Chapter 498: Only by taking a dangerous gamble can we keep a faint hope alive (2)
A Blessed Daughter
Chapter 498: Only by taking a dangerous gamble can we keep a faint hope alive (2)
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“Thank you. I appreciate it,” Wei Ruo said gratefully.
She was also fortunate that Physician Cheng was the one who had come today. Only with him here could she feel confident enough to act so boldly.
Wei Ruo then called Xiumei back. Since she needed to apply needles not only to Wei Mingteng’s chest but also to his back, she required someone to help hold him steady so his body would not move.
When the door opened, Wei Yilin instinctively craned his neck to look inside, hoping to catch a glimpse of something.
But all he could see was a screen blocking the view.
Wei Yilin pursed his lips. Remembering what Xiumei had told him earlier, he restrained himself and did not rush inside.
No one knew how much time passed. To Wei Yilin, who waited outside, the time felt unbearably long.
By now it was already dark, long past the usual dinner hour. On ordinary days, if dinner had been delayed this late, Wei Yilin would already have been complaining loudly.
But today, he simply sat quietly by his father’s door without making a sound.
The door opened once during that time—it was Physician Cheng’s apprentice bringing in medicinal soup.
After quite a while, the door opened again, and Physician Cheng came out.
Wei Yilin immediately sprang to his feet.
“How is my father?”
“Young Master, please calm down. Your father is still unconscious. Whether he can pull through this crisis is still uncertain for now.”
Physician Cheng could only tell the truth. He could not bring himself to offer comforting lies; he did not want to give the family hope only for them to be disappointed later.
Hearing this, Wei Yilin could no longer hold back. Tears streamed down his face.
Just then, Wei Ruo also came out of the room. Wei Yilin suddenly rushed forward and hugged her.
“Big Sister, what should we do? The physician said Father is in great danger.”
Wei Ruo looked down at Wei Yilin, who was clutching her leg and crying uncontrollably. She reached out and patted his back.
“Don’t cry. It’s too early for that. The physician said it’s dangerous, not hopeless. Tonight we’ll keep watch carefully. We’ll do everything we can and help Father get through this.”
Wei Yilin nodded while crying, completely unlike his usual arrogant and self-important demeanor. At this moment, he was nothing more than an ordinary eight-year-old boy—frightened and helpless.
For once, Wei Ruo did not push him away in annoyance. After he calmed down a little, she said, “If you’re still worried, you can stay and keep watch tonight.”
Wei Yilin immediately nodded. “I want to stay with Father!”
“Then go eat something first.”
“I won’t eat. I’m not hungry. I’ll stay right here with Father!”
“You need to fill your stomach so you’ll have strength tonight. When the time comes and your help is needed, you’ll be able to do something. Otherwise, if your stomach starts growling in the middle of the night and you have no strength left, I won’t have time to take care of you,” Wei Ruo said.
Wei Yilin took her words to heart. “I’ll go eat right now. I’ll eat my fill so I’ll have enough strength for the whole night!”
Wei Ruo nodded and turned to instruct Xiumei. “Meimei, take him to get something to eat.”
“But Miss, you haven’t eaten anything yet,” Xiumei said, more worried about Wei Ruo.
“After you take him to eat, bring me something back as well,” Wei Ruo replied.
Wei Ruo still needed to remain by Wei Mingting’s side in case any unexpected situation arose.
She didn’t know if Wei Mingting would make it through this. All she could do was try her best to protect this faint of hope.
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