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Go ahead, Xiao Zhe definitely doesn’t want to be romantic with an old man like me!
Summer Yuluo looked at Fang Yuzhe in surprise, not knowing whether to refuse or agree.
Fang Yuzhe also looked at her, “Yuluo, are you pregnant?”
“Ah?”
“Dad, I don’t know if Yuluo is pregnant or if I’ve got a terminal illness. Why are you being so good to me?
“I won’t go, I’m scared!”
“You little brat!” Fang Tiancheng was about to pat his head, but halfway through changed to patting his back, “Don’t refuse a toast only to drink a forfeit! Give you a good face and you don’t even know your place!”
Fang Yuzhe couldn’t figure out why his dad had changed so much, so he called his grandfather.
“Probably because I educated him with his own love story. Anyway, it’s a good thing. Just take Yuluo and have a good trip!”
Summer Yuluo was overwhelmed. Either she would completely oppose it, or she would be accepted as family, even being taken on an international trip!
On the day of departure, Summer Yuluo was extremely excited. She had never been on a plane before; everything was so fresh and thrilling.
Her and Fang Yuzhe’s seats were right next to each other, with Fang Tiancheng sitting in front of them. When the plane took off, possibly due to sudden air pressure changes, Fang Yuzhe had another reaction. He softly called out and closed his eyes. Yuluo nervously asked what was wrong.
“Why can’t I see anything?”
“Xiao Zhe?!” Fang Tiancheng was scared, hurriedly unbuckling his seatbelt and stumbling to crouch in front of him, “Are you okay?”
Fang Yuzhe tried hard to open and close his eyes several times, finally returning to normal, “That’s strange. By the way, Dad, what did the doctor say last time you took me to the hospital?”
“Nothing was wrong. Have you been playing games again?”
I don’t think I’ve played much!”
“No more games in the future. You don’t know how to take care of yourself at all!”
Fang Yuzhe glanced at his dad and found him annoying – “Go back and sit down. No moving around now!”
Mr. Fang looked at his son with complex emotions, sitting back and leaning on the chair. His chest felt tight, his eyes dry, and the symptoms were occurring more frequently. That damned thing was growing, and he was powerless – Zhou Yao, are you missing your son too much? But you can’t take him away. He’s only nineteen. How can you make him accept this? How can I live?
The seven days in Paris were very pleasant. They visited the Louvre, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and leisurely walked down the Champs-Élysées. Standing by the Seine River and looking from afar at the towering Eiffel Tower, Yuluo leaned on Fang Yuzhe’s shoulder, saying she suddenly believed in eternal love.
During these seven days, Fang Tiancheng willingly demoted himself from a stern father to a second-rate photographer, constantly taking photos of the two. Mr. Fang seemed not to care; as long as his son had a smile on his face, he was happy and satisfied.
Don’t Say I’m Strong
The diagnostic results from several American hospitals were almost the same as those in China. The most optimistic hospital gave a two percent success rate, which was essentially zero.
Yu Yexiong couldn’t bear to tell his son-in-law the results, and Fang Tiancheng didn’t ask. As long as there was a glimmer of hope, his father-in-law would rush to comfort him.
After returning from France, Fang Yuzhe continued his stress-free work, while Yuluo prepared for school.
Xia Dahao had long passed the critical period, and when settling the final medical expenses, there was still a significant outstanding debt. This time, Yuluo didn’t need to worry, as Mr. Fang took the initiative to help her.
“If there’s anything with your father in the future, come directly to me. Don’t let Xiao Zhe worry. Rest assured, I’ll help you as much as I can.”
Fang Tiancheng actually wanted to tell this girl the truth, hoping that if she could accompany his son through the last journey of his life without incident, he would be willing to pay her. But he was afraid she couldn’t keep the secret. His son already had so few carefree days left, and he couldn’t accept anyone reducing those days.
“Uncle Fang, why are you suddenly so good to me?”
Fang Tiancheng smiled bitterly, “Since I’ve decided to accept you, I have to treat you like family. Uncle has no other requirements, just make Xiao Zhe happy.”
Summer Yuluo, like Fang Yuzhe, had many questions in her heart and was carefully guarding against the potential terrible true purpose behind all this.
The truth didn’t make her wait long. Yu Yexiong brutally laid it out before her.
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Impossible! The hospital must have made a mistake. Xiao Zhe has never had headaches or dizziness before. His poor eyesight is from playing too many games. I’ll never let him play games again, I’m going to throw away his game console right now!” Xia Yuluo cried uncontrollably on the phone.
Yu Yexiong on the other end was also choked up, silent for a long time before speaking again – “Okay, cry now. Before Xiao Zhe comes back, I know you’ll find a good reason for your tears. Don’t tell him too early. You’re a strong girl, I believe you can do it.”
Xia Yuluo didn’t want to be strong if being strong meant saying goodbye forever to her loved one. But she was truly strong, and when Fang Yuzhe came back, she was already smiling again.
“Why are you crying again?” Fang Yuzhe saw her eyes were still red.
“I just watched a Korean drama, it was so touching,” Xia Yuluo made no attempt to hide her sadness, her eyes reddening again.
“I can’t stand you women, what’s so good about such stupid things!”
“Who says they’re stupid? I feel sad and moved watching them love each other but unable to be together.”
“Why can’t they be together? Is it another long-lost sibling story? They’re just fooling naive tears like yours!”
“Yes, how stupid. I’ll never watch such stupid things again!”
“How come you’re not arguing with me? That’s not like you!” Fang Yuzhe was unaccustomed to being agreed with so easily.
Xia Yuluo hugged him, “I know TV is fake, but it still makes me feel that when two people can be together, they should cherish each other.”
Fang Yuzhe was completely exasperated, “What drama is this? This kind of show should be banned!”
This well-intentioned lie lasted for over a month. A month later, Yuluo had started school, but she transformed from a studious student who would attend class even when sick to a bad student who skipped mandatory and elective classes, spending all her free time sticking close to Fang Yuzhe.
“Yuluo, why did you suddenly stop loving studying?” Fang Yuzhe was curious.
“Who loves studying? Anyway, someone’s willing to support me!”
“If you don’t love studying, just drop out of college. We’ll make money together and travel the world.”
“Is this your dream?” Xia Yuluo asked seriously.
“I guess so. My dream is to earn enough money to travel the world with someone I love!”
Yuluo nodded, “My dream is exactly the same. If you mean what you say, I’ll really drop out.”
Fang Yuzhe always kept his promises but didn’t believe his girlfriend would make such a major decision so readily.
“Reflection
Fang Yuzhe attributed his doubts to himself after experiencing a blindness episode lasting over three minutes.
Three minutes was brief, but suddenly losing sight and falling into complete darkness made time seem to stand still.
He was driving on the city’s main road, and if his friend wasn’t in the passenger seat who could drive, the consequences would have been unimaginable.
“Yuluo, honestly tell me, is there something wrong with my body?”
