Chapter 2286 - 29: Qin Song, Marry Me
Gu Xiran originally thought that Qin Jin would arrange for Qin Song to accompany him on the flight back to the country, but unexpectedly, after being helped into the car by Qin Jin, Qin Song started vomiting, accompanied by fresh blood coming from the man’s mouth.
Gu Xiran’s expression changed; it was the first time she had seen someone vomit blood.
As blood-red vomit came out of Qin Song’s mouth, his handsome face turned even more disturbingly pale.
"Qin Song, are you okay?"
"Don’t touch him, sit beside him and don’t move around, protect yourself."
"Alright."
Qin Jin’s stern command left Gu Xiran unable to take any other action, only able to watch helplessly as Qin Jin and his accompanying assistant hurriedly helped Qin Song up, caressed the man’s stomach, and fed him sips of warm water.
Gu Xiran only hoped they could get to the hospital quickly.
Qin Jin looked solemn, turned to Gu Xiran with tightly pressed lips, and calmly instructed, "Call Uncle Huo and tell him we will be staying at Paris Hospital. Right now, immediately, ask him to make arrangements."
"Okay."
Gu Xiran was utterly flustered, tears falling like broken pearls from her eyes, yet she didn’t realize it.
She sniffled and explained the situation briefly to Huo Zun over the phone, but didn’t mention that the patient was Qin Song, merely passing him off as a friend, not wanting to worry Huo Zun.
Upon learning that the person was experiencing stomach discomfort, Huo Zun immediately arranged for the top gastroenterologists and nurses in Paris to wait in the emergency room.
Once Qin Song arrived at the hospital, he was immediately sent to the emergency room.
Gu Xiran and Qin Jin couldn’t go in and could only wait anxiously at the door.
Looking at the tightly shut emergency room doors, Gu Xiran sniffed, bit her lip, and said, "Brother Qin Jin, Qin Song will be alright, won’t he?"
After saying this, Gu Xiran realized it wasn’t the first time she asked that question. She bit her lip, her face pale and bloodless, forced to sit rigidly on a chair, worried she might faint at any moment.
Qin Jin furrowed his dark brows, saw Gu Xiran’s hands shaking severely, walked to her side, and sat beside her, pulling her into his embrace.
"It’s okay! I promise you."
"Alright..."
Tears continued to stream from her eyes, and Gu Xiran choked and sobbed; how could Qin Song torment his stomach like this...
How could he.
Did he know how worried this made everyone?
"Brother Qin Jin, I... want to go home... want to take Qin Song back to Yuncheng City."
"Hmm, once his condition stabilizes, we’ll bring him back."
"Brother Qin Jin... I’m so scared, every time at the hospital, I’m so scared, and this time, I’m even more frightened."
"I know, it’s okay, I’m here."
"Hmm."
Qin Jin more vigorously wrapped Gu Xiran in his arms, supporting her with his strong arms, even though she was repeatedly sobbing to the point of almost breaking down.
They seemed like drowning children, each other buoyed by the other’s presence.
Gu Xiran closed her beautiful eyes, leaned against Qin Jin’s chest, and murmured softly, "I just want him to be alive now... being alive is enough."
"Brother Qin Jin... I have my answer now... I think my answer is the same as yours, family and life are more important than love..."
Qin Jin: "..."
Gu Xiran understood, although Qin Jin seemed not to have a definite answer, in fact, he had long made his choice.
Otherwise, Qin Jin wouldn’t have rejected her back then.
When faced with the declining life of someone close... one inevitably... makes concessions.
At this moment, Gu Xiran felt exactly this.
Faced with the decline of a life, there is nothing but concession, even if the sky falls, it’s far less significant than the decline of life.
Qin Jin understood Gu Xiran’s answer, a decision he had always anticipated, but hearing the woman’s precise answer now, the pain was something only Qin Jin could comprehend.
"Okay."
Qin Jin tightened his embrace around Gu Xiran, murmuring, "Rest for a while, you haven’t had a proper rest."
"Okay."
Gu Xiran quietly leaned against Qin Jin’s chest, although not sleepy, resting her mind, physically and mentally exhausted.
...
After more than 8 hours of intense resuscitation, the emergency room light finally went off.
Gu Xiran had become numb from sitting, and Qin Jin quickly helped her to her feet, pressing his lips, "Move slowly."
"Uh...doctor, how is the patient now?"
No wonder Qin Jin told her to move slowly, Gu Xiran rushed forward anxiously to ask.
"The patient’s cancerous area in the stomach has expanded... urgent surgery is needed to remove half of the stomach, otherwise if it continues to spread, it will truly be hopeless."
Gu Xiran: "..."
Listening to the doctor’s fluent English, Gu Xiran’s face was pale, supported by Qin Jin to avoid collapsing.
Qin Jin had already anticipated this answer, knowing Qin Song’s cancer was spreading, the previous efforts were to maintain the situation.
"Hmm, when will he wake up, is it feasible for him to take a flight back to the country for treatment?"
"It’s not recommended for him to undergo long journeys. It’s advised to adjust the patient’s mood and status and proceed with surgery as soon as possible. The patient’s will to survive seems limited, so it’s hoped that you, as family members, can work on this, as the surgery is very risky, with a low success rate. If he lacks the will to survive, failure is almost guaranteed."
Qin Jin nodded upon hearing this.
"I understand, thank you."
"You’re welcome..."
...
After the doctor left, Qin Jin helped Gu Xiran to sit back in her seat and quickly arranged for an assistant to prepare a room.
Qin Song was pushed out of the operating room and directly sent to the VIP ward for twenty-four-hour doctor supervision.
Gu Xiran saw the man’s pale face and couldn’t help but feel heartache. Now Qin Song didn’t show any of his usual charm and charisma.
Gu Xiran extended her small hand to grasp Qin Song’s larger hand, warming it for him.
Due to the IV drip, Qin Song’s hand was always cold.
Gu Xiran’s beautiful eyes were brimming with tears as she picked up a cotton swab soaked in water and moistened the man’s dry lips.
"Brother Qin Jin, when will he wake up?"
"I just asked the doctor. He’ll wake up at six in the evening and can’t eat spicy or irritating food. I’ve arranged for some mild porridge to be prepared."
"Okay."
Gu Xiran nodded and stopped speaking, focusing on taking care of Qin Song.
Her mind was filled with the hundreds of letters Qin Song had written.
When she had a moment, she was determined to read each and every one.
Qin Song wasn’t someone with much patience, yet he had written over a thousand letters to her. Gu Xiran’s lips curled into a wry smile, wondering if this was a case of one thing overcoming another.
...
At 7 PM, Qin Song finally woke up, having had his stomach pumped due to a night of heavy drinking.
Gu Xiran saw the man waking up and her face lit up with joy. She quickly approached and spoke, "Qin Song, how are you feeling now?"
"Tang Bao..."
"Yes, it’s me."
Gu Xiran’s beautiful eyes shimmered with tears of joy.
Qin Song gazed into the woman’s tear-laden eyes, pursed his thin lips, and after a long while, spoke hoarsely.
"I’m alright, I’m really fine... really fine..."
Qin Song took quite a while to realize this wasn’t a dream. Tang Bao was truly right in front of him.
Then Qin Song’s face turned pale, realizing that since he was lying in the hospital, Gu Xiran surely knew about his condition.
"Why are you here, Tang Bao?"
Qin Song struggled to sit upright, trying to appear less unwell, but his vision darkened and his stomach churned.
"Don’t move..."
Gu Xiran quickly supported Qin Song and then managed a slight smile.
"Isn’t it because you’re here, refusing to go back, so I got worried and came over..."
Qin Song: "..."
"Qin Song, you jerk! I’m angry, really angry..."
"..."
"How could you not tell me you were sick? Do you even consider me a friend, a brother?"
Qin Song’s dark eyes dimmed, acknowledging that despite his efforts, he couldn’t keep it a secret.
Qin Song’s lips curved into a bitter smile as he gazed at Gu Xiran in front of him, and after a while, he spoke hoarsely: "I don’t see you as a brother... just a little brat."
When he finished speaking, Qin Song affectionately raised his hand to ruffle Gu Xiran’s hair.
"Looking closely now, you don’t seem that pretty after all. Up close, your face seems a bit big... your nose isn’t quite tall enough. Okay, I’ll reluctantly admit your lips are fine..."
"I’ve seen plenty of beautiful actresses in the entertainment industry... any girl I pick out would be prettier than you."
Gu Xiran: "..."
Big liar.
Qin Song was truly the biggest fraud.
Even now he’s talking about picking up girls. If it weren’t for the fact he’s sick, she’d really want to give him a good beating.
"Yes, yes, alright, they’re all beautiful... happy now? Since you’re awake, take your medicine."
Gu Xiran wore a stern expression, pouring a cup of warm water, picking out each pill and placing them in her hand, supporting Qin Song to sit upright, then feeding each pill to him.
For Qin Song, it was the first time being cared for by Gu Xiran, and his lips formed a weak smile.
"I think I’m pretty happy right now..."
Upon hearing this, Gu Xiran’s eyes reddened as she threw the pills into Qin Song’s mouth. She then helped him drink the water.
Qin Song’s stomach wasn’t in great shape, so everything he ate had to be checked by the doctor.
As Gu Xiran saw Qin Song successfully take his medication, her beautiful eyes softened.
She wished to hold onto Qin Song’s hand and not let go, so no one could take him away...
With red-rimmed eyes, Gu Xiran looked at Qin Song, pursing her lips and said: "Qin Song... marry me."
Gu Xiran’s words were like a thunderclap, making Qin Song stiffen completely.
Returning from the doctor’s office, Qin Jin had just entered the ward when he heard Gu Xiran’s words. His tall body froze in place, and his handsome face turned shockingly pale.
Sometimes, a woman’s decisiveness surpasses a man’s in every way.