Mei Yu’s mother looked at her daughter and Gary together, seemingly casual, and thought to herself that maybe this could work out without her intervention.
Mei Yu’s mother smiled and reached out to Gary, saying, “Come, come, sit next to Auntie.” She pulled him to her bedside.
Then, Mei Yu’s mother stared intently at Gary until he felt uncomfortable and finally spoke, “Child, make yourself at home, just like you’re in your own house. Don’t be distant.”
Mei Yu’s mother spoke excitedly, holding Gary’s hand as if he were already her son-in-law. Prince Gary, originally quite proactive, was surprised that Mei Yu’s mother was so forward, which left him somewhat at a loss. While stammering to respond, he tried to maintain his aggressive approach, saying, “Haha, Auntie, you’re too kind.”
Mei Yu’s mother didn’t hold back, looking slightly annoyed, “Indeed, I’ve had health issues since back home, and it’s getting worse. I’ve taken so many medicines, and now… Mei Yu just got me some traditional Chinese medicine.” She glanced at the bowl of medicine on the table behind Mei Yu.
Mei Yu suddenly remembered the medicine, quickly standing up and bringing the slightly cooled medicinal soup to her mother, saying, “Mom, I almost forgot about the medicine. Here, drink it quickly before it loses its effectiveness.” She held the soup to her mother’s mouth and used the spoon already prepared on the table.
Prince Gary, sitting on the bed’s edge next to Mei Yu’s mother, noticed Mei Yu struggling to feed her mother. He said to Mei Yu, “Let me do it. I’m sitting here, so it’ll be easier for me to feed Auntie.” He raised his hand to take the medicinal soup.
Mei Yu was stunned by his request, wondering why he was being so direct.
Mei Yu’s mother was delighted, saying, “Why don’t you let Gary do it, Mei Yu?”
Turning to Gary, she said, “You’re so considerate, clearly a filial child. That’s good… such a good child.”
Prince Gali laughed heartily, having regained his sense of initiative, freely controlling the room’s atmosphere. His capabilities were indeed superior. He smiled at Mei Yu’s mother and said, “Auntie, if those previous places couldn’t cure your illness, I actually know a place that should be able to treat you.”
For these minor ailments, it was naturally a piece of cake for Prince Gali.
Mei Yu’s mother was about to respond when Mei Yu, standing in the kitchen doorway, interrupted her, “Gali, I’ll find a way to treat my mom’s illness. Don’t worry about it, thank you.” Mei Yu genuinely disliked men acting this way. He might be wealthy and influential, able to help treat her mother, but she couldn’t accept favors out of nowhere.
Mei Yu spoke while pouting, chewing the apple she had just washed for Prince Gali, looking somewhat annoyed. Hearing her daughter’s words, Mei Yu’s mother became anxious, quickly pushing away the medicinal soup Prince Gali offered. She raised her body, pointing at Mei Yu in the kitchen doorway and shouted, “You foolish daughter, what are you saying? Prince Gali is kind-hearted. Don’t be ungrateful.”
Mei Yu’s mother had never spoken to her daughter like this before.
Turning her face, she resumed her smile and said to Prince Gali, “Gali, this child is like this, speaking without respect. She’s spoiled by me. What can I say…” She looked helpless, truly afraid that her excellent potential son-in-law might be driven away by Mei Yu.
Prince Gali was angry at Mei Yu’s mother, who had even hit Mei Yu. He quickly leaned forward, using his body to shield Mei Yu, stretching out his arms to protect her, and said to Mei Yu’s mother, “Auntie, please don’t be angry. Xiao Yu was just joking with me.” The sound of Mei Yu’s mother hitting her daughter was loud, and to Prince Gali, it seemed painful, but Mei Yu’s mother knew in her heart that while the slap was loud, it didn’t hurt at all.
This left Mei Yu somewhat confused. She was eager to strive and work hard to treat her mother’s illness, so why did this sudden Gali seem to win her mother’s favor so easily? These thoughts left Mei Yu unable to understand, unable to comprehend. The key was that she didn’t want to accept it from her heart because she couldn’t let go of Tian Ye and her persistent feelings.
She suddenly became unable to understand her mother’s good intentions, wanting to defend her inner persistence. After hearing Prince Gali’s words, Mei Yu waved her hand dismissively and said defiantly, “Who’s playing with you? I just don’t want you to interfere with my family’s affairs. My mom’s illness is my responsibility, don’t worry about it.”
Mei Yu’s mother’s condition took a turn.
A piercing scream, “Ah… ah… Ouch… Oh” – Mei Yu’s mother was crying out, holding her stomach and rolling in pain on the bed, looking terribly suffering.
The tragic sound instantly filled the empty room, causing anyone who heard it to feel anxious. Seeing her mother so seriously ill, Mei Yu anxiously pushed aside Prince Gali and ran to her mother’s side, holding her hand and crying, “Mom, Mom… what’s wrong? What’s happening?” Mei Yu had never seen her mother in such pain before, and her desperate struggle terrified her.
Mei Yu’s mother mumbled incoherently for a while, unable to speak, her body continuously convulsing in a way that made people panic.
In Mei Yu’s helpless cries, Prince Gali stepped forward, grabbed Mei Yu’s mother’s shoulders, and said, “Auntie, your condition is very serious. We can’t wait. Come, I’ll carry you to the hospital.” Without waiting for her response, Prince Gali lifted her onto his back.
Mei Yu watched in shock as Prince Gali acted so naturally. She wanted to say something but, seeing her mother’s critical condition, she could only hold back. She quickly ran to open the door for Prince Gali.
Mei Yu’s mother lay on Prince Gali’s back, continuously moaning, striking Mei Yu’s heart. She felt anxious to get her mother to the hospital.
Mei Yu grasped her mother’s hand, saying with concern, “Mom, hang in there, we’re almost there.” Then she looked up at Prince Gali driving in front and shouted, “Hurry up, drive faster, my mom is suffering.” Mei Yu felt truly anxious, guilty for making her mother angry.
Prince Gali, without turning back, kept his eyes fixed ahead, driving at high speed, and called out to Mei Yu, “We’re almost there, have Auntie hold on.”
Prince Gali’s royal hospital was not far from Mei Yu’s residence, but the journey wasn’t quick. Fortunately, Prince Gali’s car and driving skills were exceptional, and they arrived at the world-renowned royal hospital with advanced medical technology in just a few minutes.
The hospital was imposing and grand, clean and luxurious, creating a modern yet traditional medical atmosphere.
Prince Gali pressed a button in the car, and the hospital door automatically opened. This hospital was exclusively for royal family members, with qualified royal vehicles equipped to open the door and register the patient automatically.
Mei Yu had no time to look around. Prince Gali stopped at the emergency building entrance, and she immediately opened the car door to help her mother into the emergency room. Unexpectedly, as soon as she stepped out, a group of people rushed out from inside, quickly lifting Mei Yu’s mother into the emergency room.
Mei Yu stood by the car, staring at her mother being carried away, then turned to look at Prince Gali, whose face was relaxed, filling her heart with confusion.
But Mei Yu had no time to dwell on this.
She paused briefly, then quickly ran into the hall, following the group of doctors and nurses into the emergency room.
In the operating room, Mei Yu’s mother was immediately rushed for emergency treatment. A needle, filled with an unknown medication, was injected into her shoulder, instantly stopping her struggle.
