Rebirth: My Dear Little Wife Is So Scheming

Chapter 228 - 228 228 While Parents are Alive There is Still

?Chapter 228: Chapter 228: While Parents are Alive, There is Still a Place to Go in Life Chapter 228: Chapter 228: While Parents are Alive, There is Still a Place to Go in Life “Don’t be anxious, you should first tell me about the old master’s condition.” Bai Xiao had never seen a patient’s family member so anxious before, could it be that the old master was already gravely ill?

“Right, I might have been a bit too anxious. I haven’t clearly explained the old master’s situation to you.” Jiang Zhijie also felt that he had been somewhat rash today, probably because too many things had happened recently; his mother had passed away, and soon after, the old master collapsed and has been in a coma for over a month now.

If he doesn’t wake up soon, it could be truly dangerous.

And there was so much work at his own unit that he was completely overwhelmed.

“Three months ago, my mother passed away. My father and mother had a very deep love for each other, and unexpectedly, nearly two months ago one day, my father suddenly fell into a coma. After the hospital urgently treated him, they said the old master himself had high blood pressure, which, combined with emotional agitation, caused frequent fluctuations in his heart, leading to severe cardiac overload and organ failure.

He’s still not awake to this day.”

Bai Xiao understood, the old master’s symptoms were not as severe as Wang Han’s, “All right then. I’ll ask for leave from the hospital and then we can set out.” The family had already come to her door, and they even had an airplane ready, so they clearly didn’t want her to delay.

Jiang Zhijie gratefully indicated, “Good, Doctor Bai, don’t worry about the leave; I can ask for you. I am an old acquaintance of Dean Zhang. It would be best if we could leave right now.”

Bai Xiao was surprised, right now?

Was there really a need to be this hurried?

“Isn’t it a bit too rushed to leave now?”

“You can rest assured, we will prepare everything you need. The airplane is also on standby. As for the leave, I can ask Dean Zhang over the phone while we’re on the way. As long as Doctor Bai departs with us, that will suffice.” Jiang Zhijie had everything prepared in advance.

Bai Xiao glanced at her brother and An Zhiyuan.

An Zhiyuan asked Wang Han, “Xiaohan, why such a rush? It’s still snowing outside, with heavy snow weather, there could be safety issues with the airplane taking off.” He didn’t know Jiang Zhijie, so he could only ask Wang Han.

Wang Han was embarrassed, what could he say?

“Big Brother An, don’t worry, I’ll definitely take good care of my sister-in-law, and I’ll go with her. There won’t be any issues. Principal Jiang is the vice-principal of Aviation University, so you have nothing to worry about.”

His uncle was being too anxious.

He hadn’t even settled down before he wanted to whisk someone away.

Bai Xiao almost jumped up; this was the principal of the Aviation University she had almost attended.

No, the vice-principal.

She wondered if the vice-principal knew she had almost been a student at Aviation University, he might regret it to death.

“Big Brother An, I should go on this trip then.”

This wasn’t the time to be politely declining.

An Zhiyuan and Bai Song were actually more worried about the weather, knowing full well that heavy snow could greatly affect an airplane’s takeoff and landing. Their main concern was safety, especially An Zhiyuan. He worried every time Bai Xiao went to treat and save people, it was as if she had touched death, and he really felt uneasy not being by her side.

But he had his own restrictions. He wasn’t some ordinary office worker who could take leave whenever he wanted.

He had his duties.

Pulling Wang Han to one side, he whispered, “I’m entrusting her to you. Our two families have a different kind of bond. Since you’re taking her from my care, you need to bring her back to me whole and unharmed. If even a single hair is out of place, I’ll hold you accountable.” He had grown up with Wang Han and thus spoke without any need for formality.

Wang Han gave a bitter smile, “Big brother, no matter what, I grew up trailing behind you. Since you said that, it proves how important sister-in-law is to you. Rest assured, even if I had ten guts I wouldn’t dare let anything happen to sister-in-law, not even the slightest problem.”

An Zhiyuan might appear polite and amiable, but he was actually a very strong person inside, and his only possible flaw was how protective he was of his own people.

Now it seemed that his future sister-in-law was of utmost importance in his big brother’s eyes.

Of course, he would not take it lightly. Besides, Bai Xiao was also his benefactor; he couldn’t repay kindness with enmity.

Meanwhile, Dean Jiang was already making another call to Dean Zhang.

“Dean Zhang, this is Old Jiang!”

“Yes, yes, I know I wouldn’t bother you unless it’s urgent. Brother, I’ve come to seek your help.”

“I need to borrow a doctor from you.”

“That’s Bai doctor I’m talking about.”

“It’s because our old man has been unconscious for nearly two months, and he still hasn’t woken up. I’m almost out of my mind with worry.”

“Even though Bai doctor is an acupuncturist, I know she’s very capable; that’s why I’ve come to ask for her specifically. Now, I’m just waiting for you to grant her some leave. Look, the New Year is coming, and there will be holidays anyway. How about granting her a couple of days off now? I’ve never asked you for a favor before, you surely can’t refuse to help me this one time, big sister?”

Dean Jiang actually begged shamelessly.

Apparently, Dean Zhang had said something on the other end of the line because Bai Xiao had already packed two pieces of clothing; she hadn’t brought anything else as it wasn’t necessary.

But she really needed an assistant. Aside from other things, there had to be someone to take care of her after she treated the patient.

“Dean Jiang, I need an assistant. I hope I can bring Xiaoli, the intern from our department, with me.”

Dean Jiang nodded and said to Dean Zhang on the phone, “She needs an assistant, it looks like it’s one of the interns from their department, Xiaoli. Big sister, please, be thorough in your help. My old man is really in danger; otherwise, I wouldn’t be doing this.” He glanced at Bai Xiao, some things he couldn’t say out loud.

In fact, it was a desperate attempt, as akin to trying to revive a dead horse. They had consulted many doctors, and the old master’s room had almost become a specialized department for expert consultations. In just these two months, who knows how many specialists from all over the country had flown in.

In truth, he harbored little hope for this so-called Divine Doctor Bai Xiao they were inviting, since many renowned experts, national-level professors, and highly touted divine doctors had been helpless in the face of their comatose father.

So, to be precise, it was only after hearing Wang Han’s personal experience that he was moved, but deep down, he still had no certainty about the outcome.

But he couldn’t give up just yet. After all, the old master had spent his life in bloody battles and had experienced significant milestones through the years. Now, just when he was finally able to enjoy some peace, the mother was gone. He felt guilty inside, too busy with his career to spend time at home taking care of the elderly.

Then, his father collapsed.

This made Dean Jiang truly understand the saying, “With parents, one still has a place to go; without them, life is just a journey to the end.”

With parents around, no matter how old we are, we are still children in their eyes, still able to act spoiled and mischievous with them. Whether successful or unsuccessful in our careers, we can always share with them. But without parents, one becomes the loneliest person; the hardships of life, the difficulties of living, must be borne alone, with no more havens of support.

Since his mother passed away, Dean Jiang had sworn to take good care of his father.

No one could understand his current feelings, this all-out rescue effort. It was not just his own desire but also the wish of all five Jiang brothers.

The five brothers had all made their mark, yet now they couldn’t fulfill their filial duties to their parents. The impact and blow this dealt to their hearts were hard for others to even imagine.