Chapter 25 Chapter Twenty-Five

As soon as he walked out of the airport and turned on his mobile phone, he suddenly received a call from Jiangxi, with an anxious and panicked tone: "Jiaqi, where are you? Brother suddenly passed out, and we are in the hospital now." She suddenly felt palpitations, with an unprecedented fear and panic. After finding out the address of the hospital, I rushed over there immediately. Fortunately, it was not rush hour, and the roads were not congested. Jiaqi rushed to the hospital, and Jiangxi came out to pick her up. Her eyes were red and she had already cried, and said, "The doctor said the situation is very bad, and my mother has already rushed over."

Jiaqi felt terrified. She ran all the way to the ward, through the long corridor, with countless doors of wards on both sides, she ran forward desperately, Jiangxi chased her behind: "In the ICU." Ruan Zhengdong was in the ICU, he could only see the busy figures of doctors and nurses through the big glass window. "You didn't come back yesterday, and my brother didn't talk all day. When he got up this morning, he said he was not feeling well. He never said that he was uncomfortable. He never said that he was in pain. I will call the doctor. As a result, he had already collapsed before the phone was connected.”

Jiaji regrets and regrets.If it wasn't for her, if she hadn't hesitated for a day, maybe things wouldn't have happened, and it was all her fault. It was because of her cowardice that such a thing happened. Her legs were weak and she leaned against the wall, as if only in this way could she stand firmly. Secretary Zhang came over and said a few words to Jiang Xi gently.Jiang Xi turned to her and said, "Mom wants to see you." Jiaqi's heart was pierced by a knife, but because of the unprecedented fear and panic, she was a little numb, and followed people numbly until she walked to a reception room.

Her vision was blurred, and when she saw the person on the sofa, she didn't know what to say, she just bowed her head and was speechless. Ruan Zhengdong's mother's voice was a little hoarse, and she looked tired and haggard. At this moment, she was just an ordinary mother. She said, "I mentioned you to Dongzi's father and said that you were very kind to Dongzi." After a pause, she said, "Dongzi called his father that day, and his father did not approve of your relationship. Mainly It's because Dongzi is ill, and you are still young, I'm afraid it will delay you."

She finally burst into tears and said, "No." Choking, he said, "It's my fault. I didn't come back in time, which made him worry." No matter how much she said, she would be powerless. She wished she could die. "As it is now, I am very happy that you can come back." She was weeping silently, Mrs. Ruan knew everything clearly. "You are a sensible child and kind. With you here, I feel relieved." She patted Jiaqi's hand lightly, "The doctor said he would wake up, I hope you can reassure him." Ruan Zhengdong woke up at night. On his own insistence, he was transferred out of the ICU and admitted to a special ward.

His complexion was not good, because he had taken an analgesic, and he was still in good spirits. He still smiled when he saw her, and his voice seemed a little hoarse: "You're back?" He spoke very slowly, pausing almost every time he spoke a word. It's just that he hasn't seen him for a few days, and he seems to be out of shape. Lying there, he looks thinner and thinner. She stretched out her hand to hold his hand, because his hand was cold because he was on an IV drip all the time, she held it with two hands, warming it with the body in her palm. He said: "Don't worry, I just fainted for a while." He spoke slowly, maybe because of the pain, but he still smiled, "It's more embarrassing than last time. Last time I slipped and fell in the bathroom. This time Right in the living room, tripping over the rug."

Mrs. Ruan said: "You are just disobedient. If you are willing to stay in the hospital obediently, there will be so many troubles. You have to live now." "Mom, I'm fine." He said slowly, "If you don't believe me, I'll get up and run three laps to show you?" Mrs. Ruan scolded: "Still talkative." "Why are you here?" He paused and asked again, "Didn't you alarm my dad? If I alarmed the old man, I would be guilty of a serious crime." "You are so sick, can mom not come? Xizi was crying on the phone. Fortunately, I was in Jiangsu for inspection these two days, so I can come here so soon. Your father doesn't know yet, you, let us worry about it .”

Ruan Zhengdong seemed very tired, after talking to his mother for a while, he fell asleep again unknowingly. Jia Qi didn't dare to move, Jiang Xi came over and gently took Ruan Zhengdong's hand out of hers and put it down. She didn't dare to move or speak much, for fear that she would cry. It took a long time to raise his head, only to find that Jiang Xi was looking at him with tears in his eyes. And she dared not even cry. She was only afraid that he would leave suddenly. Just when she understood, when she felt that everything could start again, he just decided to leave her like this.

She couldn't forgive herself. She has been afraid to move. I was afraid that it would wake him up, but I was even more afraid of an unspeakable fear. She couldn't move, like a little ant, curled up into the smallest ball in the endless darkness, just hoping that there would be a ray of light. But the light can never cover her. She felt terribly afraid, she had never been so afraid, and was always trembling with fear. Mrs. Ruan has to rush back to Nanjing, because of the schedule, there will be foreign affairs activities the next day. Jiangxi and Jiaqi sent her out of the hospital.

Before getting into the car, she shook Jiaqi's hand, and said in a sad and solemn tone, "Thank you, Jiaqi." Jiaqi felt sad and almost lost her composure: "Auntie." She held Jiaqi's hand for a long time, and finally patted it lightly, got in the car and left. Jiangxi also looked very haggard. Jiaqi advised her to go home and rest, but she said: "I'm hungry, and you haven't eaten yet, can you accompany me to eat something?" In fact, Jiangxi is very similar to her brother. She wants Jiaqi to eat something, but she will use this kind of tactful way of saying it.

Jiangxi has always been as picky about eating and drinking as Ruan Zhengdong, especially food, and has never wronged himself.Today, he didn't seem to care. He casually found the nearest restaurant along the road and sat down to order. Jiaqi was always afraid that she would say something, and she would be speechless, but she didn't say anything, but just ate in silence. Jiangxi ate a lot, and she kept eating without saying a word, but Jiaqi hardly ate anything. Finally, Jiang Xi said, "I'm so full." Jiaqi said: "I have a friend who once said that you will feel less sad when you are full." Jiang Xi sighed: "Your friend is wrong. If you are really sad, no matter how full you are, you won't feel better." Jiaqi said: "Yes, but I still try to eat as much as I can, because if I am hungry, I will be more sad. My father taught me that no matter how hard it is, I must try to be good to myself." Jiang Xi said, "But you hardly ate." "I've tried so hard, I just can't take it," she said. Jiang Xi stared at her: "Actually, I really thought yesterday that you would not come back." Jiaqi said: "I promised your brother, I told him to wait for me, why didn't I come back?" Jiang Xi said: "I really admire you. Before, I didn't understand what is so good about you. Now I know, that is hard work. Other people may not work as hard as you. You have always tried to be good to others. You I have been trying to be good to myself. You want others to be happy, and you want yourself to be happy. You will be shaken, you will be cowardly, and you have been a deserter, but every time you come back bravely and face it firmly. When you feel When you should sacrifice, you sacrifice yourself without hesitation, you do your best, and you don’t care about what you will get. You cry when you face difficulties, but more often you endure the pain. Because of this, they I like you, because you live very naturally, you are just an ordinary person, an ordinary and ordinary woman, you have flesh and blood and flaws, but you are alive, people feel that this is the only way to live." Jiaqi said: "Don't praise me like that, I'm not that good." Jiang Xi said: "It's just that you are not so good." She said: "My brother is so lucky to have you. "Although his current situation is not particularly good, I believe that the two of you can be together. Because my brother is very brave, and you are also very brave. If you encounter any resistance in the future, I will also feel relieved, because you will not give up , you will not be afraid." Jiaqi said softly: "No, I'm scared. I was terribly scared the first time I saw your mother." She felt even more afraid now, this fear was even fear. Fear of things she can't face. Jiang Xi struggled to change the subject, and forced a smile: "Is it okay to tell you a secret, even my brother doesn't know, in fact, I secretly showed your photo to my father." Jiaqi looked at her. She deliberately relaxed her tone: "I chose the most beautiful photo, really, it was taken by my brother that day, the one of you and Oracle playing with water on the lawn. The photo of you is so lively and lovely, beautiful and moving. Don't look at me like this, I was also forced, my brother and the old man had a quarrel on the phone, after the quarrel, the old man asked his secretary to call and said, people don't let him see, you have to show him the photos. My brother quit, I have no choice but to secretly pass them a copy." Jia Qi didn't know what to say, Jiang Xi said: "Actually, my father loves my brother the most. He has always been biased. Don't look at him on the surface. He is very strict with my brother, but in fact he is much softer than my mother. Every time he treats my brother When my brother loses his temper, it's like thunder in summer, vigorous and vigorous, but it doesn't necessarily mean it will rain. Don't worry, the future is bright. As long as the old man is settled, my mother can't stand in the way." Jiang Xi was talking hard and vigorously, as if there were still many problems to be solved in the future, and she couldn't stop, for fear that if she stopped, she would cry. And Jiaqi listened carefully, no matter what she said, she smiled and nodded. In the future, and in the long-term future, she has to be with him, as long as she is with him, she can definitely, no matter what happens, they can be together. Ruan Zhengdong's condition finally gradually stabilized, only relying on analgesics.He was still in good spirits, and he was able to get out of bed, but he became more and more silent day by day. He used to talk a lot, and when Jiaqi was with him, he would always quarrel, but now that Jiaqi tried her best to tease him, he just smiled and stroked her hair at most. She felt frustrated because the treatment was similar to that of Oracle. When Oracle acted like a baby, he just patted it on the head. On the morning of New Year's Eve, the hospital finally let go and agreed to release Ruan Zhengdong for a day and let them go home for the New Year. The house is very lively. A few days ago, Jiangxi invited a group of friends to decorate the huge house, just like Christmas. Hearing Ruan Zhengdong's comment, Jiangxi was extremely depressed, and dragged Jiaqi to ask her to uphold justice. Jiaqi said: "It looks a bit like Christmas, with colorful lights flashing everywhere. Although the word "Fu" is pasted, there are red fruits hanging on it." Joyful, although vulgar, in fact, Jiaqi likes this kind of lively atmosphere, but she refuses to admit it. Jiang Xi said: "Hmph, you are looking towards my brother now, you value sex over friends, and you despise your future sister-in-law." Aunt Li and others have gone home for vacation.There were only three of them left in the huge house, but it was still very lively.Jiangxi came up with the idea to make reunion dumplings according to the northern custom. The three of them were in the kitchen, watching TV while facing the enemy, rolling up their sleeves and pretending to be fighting.Jiangxi prepared large bags of flour, countless meat fillings, and various seasonings in advance. Jiaqi is in charge of rolling out the dough and mixing the stuffing, while Ruan Zhengdong and Jiangxi are in charge of making dumplings. Both of them made dumplings very slowly, but Ruan Zhengdong made dumplings decently, much better than Jiangxi's.He was very proud of this: "When we were in the army, we had to make dumplings during the Chinese New Year, and all the officers and soldiers made them together. On New Year's Eve, the head of the Military Commission came down to the grassroots to visit everyone. After seeing the dumplings I made, he repeatedly praised them. " Jiang Xi was not convinced, and murmured: "They almost all watched you grow up, can they not praise you? Don't look at the ugly ones I made, the fillings are big and delicious." Ruan Zhengdong smiled: "Your ones fall apart as soon as they are cooked. If you don't believe me, ask about good times." Jiang Xi said: "Don't ask her, she is facing you anyway, you are bullying me anyway, she married a daughter-in-law and forgot her mother, but you are good, even my sister is planning to forget." Ruan Zhengdong just laughed.Jiaqi specially wrapped a candy filling, saying that whoever gets it later will have good luck in the coming year. The news broadcast was broadcasting on the TV, and as usual, people from all over the country celebrated the New Year, and all provinces and cities celebrated New Year's Eve. "Focus Interview" was only reporting the preparations for the Spring Festival Gala. Ruan Zhengdong said: "How come your station has been like a day for decades, there is no surprise at all." Jiang Xi said: "Stability is the most important thing. Our station director said, don't be surprised at this moment of national celebration, as long as you are happy." The dumplings were cooked, one bowl per person, the ones made by Jiangxi were all scattered, but the three of them ate them with gusto, even Ruan Zhengdong couldn't help eating several. He has barely eaten anything lately. Ruan Zhengdong suddenly said "Yeah", and Jiaqi hurriedly asked, "What's wrong? Is it hot?" He just laughs. It turned out that when he ate sweet dumplings filled with sugar, Jiangxi was overjoyed and said, "Brother, next year you will marry Jiaji, there is sugar to eat." He secretly pinched Jiaqi's wrist, and Jiaqi smiled at her, knowing that she I already know that I have made secret marks on dumplings. Jiang Xi leaned into her ear and said, "You are just like my brother, you can only be biased. I have to ask my brother for a big red envelope tomorrow, and you have to give me a big one too." Jiaji just smiled. Keeping the New Year's Eve should have been kept until the countdown to twelve o'clock. Jiaqi was afraid that Ruan Zhengdong's health would be too much for him, so he persuaded him to go to bed around ten o'clock.He refused to do it: "You all play and tell me to sleep?" Seeing that Jiang Xi didn't pay attention, he whispered to Jia Qi, "Unless you accompany me." Jiaqi said: "Okay." It made him startled, Jiang Xi just smiled: "I didn't hear anything, I didn't see anything." Jiaqi accompanied Ruan Zhengdong upstairs, she went back to the bedroom and changed into her pajamas, but he had already closed the bedroom door. She knocked on the door: "Little white rabbit, be good, open the door, I'm not a big bad wolf, I won't eat you." He laughed in the room and opened the door to let her in. His bed was very large, an old Spanish-style bed with carved pillars on all sides, and it was quite old.Jiaqi felt that the bed was too soft, and she felt a little dizzy lying on it.The two were lying on the bed, watching TV, she turned around and hugged him, and put her head on his chest. He lowered his head and kissed her, but it was just a kiss without any other meaning. The program of the Spring Festival Gala is as boring as in previous years. Singing and dancing, the cross talk is boring, the sketches are blunt, and the solo is ugly. Jiaqi joked: "Do you know the director of the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television? Give him a call and reflect. It's really not good. He needs to listen to the voice of the masses." He thought about it solemnly: "Well, I seem to recognize him, but I forgot his phone number." She smiled and hid her face in his arms. He told her something about his childhood. "It turned out that when grandpa was still there, no matter how busy he was, the family would rush back during the Spring Festival. The whole family got together, with more than 20 adults and children, and it was lively. When grandpa passed away, the family never got together again. Later, my dad got more and more busy at work, and every year during the Spring Festival, he and my mother had to go out to celebrate the New Year, and it was only me and Xizi at home." "Although there are only the three of us together this year, I am very happy. Really, the family has not been so lively for a long time. This is what it looks like at home." She said: "Then let's live like this next year. It's best that we get married next year, so that we can spend the Spring Festival with your parents." He was dissatisfied: "How can you be the first to propose a marriage proposal? It's up to me to ask for it." She smiled: "You have always refused, so I had no choice but to speak first." He laughed for a while, but said nothing. After a long time, he suddenly asked, "Jiaqi, do you love me?" Without waiting for her to answer, he said: "Actually, do you still love Heping? That's fine, really, although you told me that I would give you time to make you fall in love with me. But now I feel really lucky, you You haven't fallen in love with me yet. In this way, if I'm not here one day, you won't be too sad. " She didn't dare to move, let alone speak, for she was afraid that if she moved a little, hot tears would overflow. He said, "Fortunately, you haven't had time to fall in love with me." His lips were on her forehead, but she didn't speak or move.Just like that, let him hug himself, and kiss for a long time. In the end, he didn't move, Jiaqi's arm was numb, and he pulled it out slowly, only then did he realize that he had fallen asleep. She stared at his face, he had lost a lot of weight recently, fell asleep like a child, his forehead was disheveled, because of the warmth, there was a little blood on his pale cheeks, which made her even more sad to see. After a while, she too fell asleep. She woke up suddenly in the middle of the night, but dared not move. He didn't turn on the light, and he could be seen in the hazy darkness. His body was trembling with pain, and he curled up and reached out to fumble for analgesics on the bedside table. Even breathing trembled because of the pain, but he was careful not to wake her up. She lay quietly in the dark. He finally reached for the pill and just swallowed it. She didn't dare to move and just lay there quietly.Listening to his light and shallow breathing like that, he inhaled forbearance due to the severe pain, the effect of the medicine gradually took effect, and he slowly fell asleep in the extreme exhaustion, while she closed her eyes until dawn. She can't even shed tears. Until Ruan Zhengdong woke up, the sleeping position of the two was very close, like two children, she was pillowed on his arm and nestled in his arms. He looked at her and smiled: "Oh, last night the uncooked rice was made into cooked rice...you will be responsible to me from now on." She deliberately followed him to say the eight o'clock line: "I'm drunk, I don't remember anything, but I will be responsible." He hugged her, and her face was pressed against his chest, listening to his heartbeat, thump, thump... Being too close seemed to be a vibration, which made her feel both at ease and uneasy. "Jiaqi." His voice seemed to be coming from his chest, it was warm. "Ok?" She was in his arms, very warm and quiet, but he didn't say anything after all.