She involuntarily looked up at Cheng Wei, who was looking at the newspaper in his hand, and it didn't look like something was going on at all. Zhou He quickly lowered his head and looked at the book intently.

Dr. Jia flew abroad and only gave a reply half a month later. His opinion was in line with Dr. Jiang's, and he recommended surgery as soon as possible. But before he could do the operation, he had to see the patient.

This means that you have to tell Aunt Qi about this. Zhou He's heart had already thought of a statement, and the appointment with Dr. Jia was next weekend, just after the exam.

Although he had already thought about it, Zhou He's heart was still a little bumpy, and he didn't tell Aunt Qi in advance, and he hurried home in the afternoon after the exam.

In winter, Aunt Qi was cold, her face was pale, and her spirit was not very good. Some of them had colds and some coughs. Knowing that Zhou He was going out, she was busy in the kitchen early, cooking soup, and steaming the xiaolongbao that Zhou He liked to eat.

Zhou He brought it up at the dinner table, pondered for a while, and said: "Aunt Qi, I have a friend who knows an authoritative expert, and I asked him to register for us, and it will be the day after tomorrow." She tried her best to make herself look relaxed, and continued: "That expert is one of the best in China, and I heard that if he is in charge of the operation, the success rate of the operation will be much higher." ”

Qi Yun was stunned when she heard this at first, and then heard Zhou He mention the operation, the hand holding the chopsticks paused, and looked up at her.

Her face was pale, but rarely serious, and she said, "I know my body, study hard." I'm not going to see the doctor. ”

Her tone was similarly unusually resolute. This was something that Zhou He did not expect at all. She immediately shouted, "Aunt Qi......"

She was about to say something, but she was interrupted by Qi Yun before she could say anything. With a look of fatigue on her face, she said, "Call your friend right away and thank him." If you still have my aunt in your heart, keep me away from him in the future. ”

The words that followed were already harsh.

She had always been gentle and gentle, and rarely used such a tone.

Zhou He knew that she had misunderstood, which was also normal, the operation required a large amount of money, and it was impossible for this money to fall from the sky.

She put down the chopsticks in her hand, looked at Aunt Qi, and said, "Don't you still believe me?"

Qi Yun didn't answer her hand, and after a while, she said softly: "Ahe, I know my illness very well. There will be no problem with taking the medicine. She raised her head to look at Zhou He, and continued, "I still regret not being strict enough with Jingran. ”

With a Qi Jingran in front of her, she was naturally afraid that Zhou He would follow in her footsteps. After all, it is impossible for pies to fall from the sky.

Although she took in Zhou He at the beginning, her health has not been good all these years, and she can't talk about raising her, but she takes care of her. If she destroys herself again because of her illness, she will die without escaping.

Zhou Ji did not avoid her gaze, and said sincerely: "Aunt Qi, it's not what you think. Do you remember the last time it snowed heavily, I went to take care of a sick colleague? Actually, it was not a colleague, it was a friend of Uncle Cao, the owner of the noodle restaurant where I worked. The doctor this time is what he found, don't worry about the money for the operation, I have already told him that I will return it to him as soon as possible after graduation. Do you believe I can call him, you ask him. ”

Even if this is true, it is not so easy to repay the debt owed to someone so much. Qi Yun was silent for a moment and said, "You thank him for me." I'm fine, if you want me to be happy, don't talk about it again. ”

Her tone was completely irrefutable. Zhou He wanted to say something, but was stopped by Qi Yun.

Zhou He knows her character, although she is gentle and gentle, but the things she decides will not be easily changed. Things were not at all as she expected, she was anxious, she wanted to say it again when she was watching TV at night, but before the words could be spoken, Qi Yun asked lightly: "Don't you want me to be happy?"

Zhou He had to shut up now.

Aunt Qi was helpless if she didn't get in the oil and salt, so she had to call Cheng Wei. told him what he couldn't convince Aunt Qi.

Cheng Wei was silent on the phone for a moment and asked, "Is it convenient tomorrow morning?"

That means he's coming tomorrow morning.

Zhou Yi was stunned, and then said, "Convenient." Thank you. The words that followed were sincere.

Cheng Wei didn't know what he was doing, so he hung up the phone with a faint hum.

Cheng Wei came over after breakfast, he was polite, he didn't look at the furnishings of the house, and after entering the house, he politely called Auntie.

Zhou He almost had almost no friends come to the door, and Qi Yun's eyes were full of doubts. Zhou He explained stiffly and said, "Aunt Qi, this is Mr. Cheng, I mentioned it to you yesterday. ”

The smile on Qi Yun's face faded. The tone was still polite, and he said, "Mr. Cheng, please take a seat." Ah He went to pour Mr. Cheng a cup of tea. The humble house is simple, and the hospitality is not good, please forgive Mr. Cheng. ”

Cheng Wei always had a smile on his face, and Qi Yun's polite detachment did not fade the smile, he still smiled slightly and said, "Auntie is polite." He didn't wait for Zhou He to pour tea, looked up at her, and said, "I want to talk to my aunt alone." ”

When he came, he didn't say that he wanted to talk to Aunt Qi alone, and Zhou He couldn't help but be stunned. Qi Yun had already looked up at her, and said with a slight smile: "Go, go to Grandma Li's house to find some golden threads for me." ”

Zhou He had no choice but to say hello, open the door and walk outside.

There was fine snow outside, and there were footprints left by Cheng Wei in the yard. I don't know what Cheng Wei will talk about with Aunt Qi, Zhou He can rest assured, so he is guarding the door. Be prepared to rush into the house at the slightest movement.

The waiting time was very long, and Zhou He didn't even notice that his hands outside were red from the cold. There was a slight whisper of conversation, but I couldn't make out what was being said. She could only walk back and forth anxiously.

Cheng Wei and Aunt Qi talked for about half an hour, and when they heard footsteps coming out, Zhou He immediately stepped forward and pushed the door open. probably knew that she had been standing outside, and Cheng Wei was not surprised. said to Aunt Qi who sent her out: "It's cold, you stay." ”

He looks like a junior and humble, and he doesn't look like a normal child at all.

The smile on Aunt Qi's face was gentle, and she said to Zhou He, "Ah He sent Xiao Cheng." ”

As soon as he heard this tone, he knew that there was a play, Zhou He breathed a sigh of relief, quickly stepped aside, and said very badly: "Please." ”

Cheng Wei glanced at her with a smile, greeted Aunt Qi, and then continued to walk outside.

As soon as he got outside, Zhou He immediately asked, "Aunt Qi will change her mind, will it pass?"

Cheng Wei took out a cigarette and lit it, his face was still smiling, and he said, "What do you ask when you know everything?"

Zhou He breathed a long sigh of relief, a sincere smile appeared on his face, and asked curiously, "How did you convince Aunt Qi?"

Aunt Qi was still so resolute at that time.

Cheng Wei didn't answer, the corners of his lips hooked, opened the door of the car parked next to him, and said, "No need to send it, go back." ”

He obviously didn't plan to say it like this, Zhou He was stupid. watched him turn around neatly and leave, then turned around and went back to the yard.

No matter how Cheng Wei persuaded her, it was undoubtedly a good thing that Aunt Qi could agree. A smile appeared on Zhou He's face, and he walked quickly into the courtyard.

Aunt Qi was willing to cooperate, and it was smooth to see Dr. Jia. Although he had done many tests before, he didn't know if there was any change in his condition, so Dr. Jia still prescribed a checklist.

After a series of examinations, she was tired, and Aunt Qi's already pale face was even whiter, and her face was full of tiredness. I came over early and didn't eat, and as soon as I sat down, Cheng Wei handed me a glass of warm water.

I can't get all the test results today, so I have to go back and wait. Cheng Wei went in to greet Dr. Jia, and waited for Aunt Qi's face to recover a little before going downstairs.

It's cold outside, and Aunt Qi doesn't want to stay outside longer. Whatever was casually solved at breakfast, I didn't eat it well. When she returned to the small courtyard, Aunt Qi invited Cheng Wei to sit in the house, eat something and go back.

Cheng Wei did not refuse, and followed into the courtyard.

Aunt Qi was originally going to cook herself, where would Zhou He let her move, let her rest and let her get it.

Cheng Wei was indeed very pleasing to the elders, and chatted with Aunt Qi in the living room with a fire. He was obviously very adaptable, and he was not used to it because of the simplicity of this place.

I ate dumplings at noon, I don't know what flavor Cheng Wei likes to eat, Zhou He wrapped shrimp, pork, and camellia dumplings.

The shepherd's cabbage is grown in the greenhouse of an old farmer nearby, and it has not been sprayed with pesticides, so it is much more tender than the one bought in the vegetable market. The juice comes out with a light touch.

I don't know if I think there are shepherd's cabbage in this season or what, Cheng Wei was slightly stunned when he ate the shepherd's cabbage dumplings, and didn't move for a while.

Aunt Qi paused for the action of pinching the dumplings, and asked with concern, "Don't you like shepherd's cabbage?"

Cheng Wei quickly came back to his senses, smiled slightly, and said, "No." I just remembered that there were elders in the family who also liked to wrap camellia dumplings in the past. In the spring, they go up to the mountains to dig for camelina. ”

This is the first time Zhou He has heard him mention the elders in the family. He didn't say anything, and continued to eat dumplings under Aunt Qi's greeting.

The guests were happy during this dumpling, Cheng Wei still had something to do, and he sat down for a while after eating the dumplings and left. When leaving, he told Zhou He that he would inform her of the results at the hospital.

However, judging from the results of the examination obtained today, most of them are going to be operated on as soon as possible.

Although Zhou He had asked Dr. Jiang before, after all, it had been delayed for so long, so he hesitated for a moment and asked, "Did Dr. Jia say how much the success rate of the operation is?"

Cheng Wei pondered a little and said, "The success rate is still very large, but there is a chance for anything." You should also be very clear. ”

Aunt Qi's illness was dragged into the way it is now, and if she had had had surgery earlier, it would not be the same as now. She is not young anymore, and there are many variables. Zhou He is indeed clear.

The topic was a little heavy, and she didn't speak for a moment, but nodded.

Cheng Wei didn't say anything comforting, paused slightly, pulled the door and got into the car.

Zhou He stood outside for a long time, and when Aunt Qi entered the house, Aunt Qi had already started to do embroidery, Zhou He sat down next to her, and said softly: "I happen to be at home on vacation, can you call Qi Jingran back for dinner in two days?"

Don't be afraid of anything, just climb in case.

Aunt Qi obviously thought of it, smiled slightly, answered a good word, sighed again, and said, "I haven't seen her for a long time, I don't know ...... her."

She said no more.

Zhou He didn't dare to tell her what happened to Luo Kaiwen at all, so he squeezed out a smile and said, "It should be okay." She's not a child anymore, don't worry. ”

Qi Yun nodded and didn't continue on this topic.

Before Zhou He could call Qi Jingran, Cheng Wei called first. Saying that the results had come out, Dr. Jia asked for an interview with her.

Zhou Heyu suddenly had some bad premonitions, and answered on the phone. Restrain yourself and calm yourself.

It was Cheng Wei who came to pick her up, he didn't come to the house, and waited for Zhou He at the entrance of the alley.

Zhou He was soulless all the way, and almost fell when he got out of the car. When the two arrived, Dr. Jia went to a meeting, and Zhou He sat anxiously on a chair in the corridor, staring in the direction of the entrance of the corridor.

Dr. Jia came back for about half an hour, and he was not surprised to see Zhou He and Cheng Wei there, so he nodded and entered the office.

Zhou He followed in, but Cheng Wei didn't go in, sat in the corridor for a while, looked at the closed door of the office, and went to the window of the corridor to smoke.

Dr. Jia didn't beat around the bush, Zhou He sat down and handed her the results of the examination, muttered for a while, and said, "The results are not as optimistic as expected, if the surgery was done half a year ago, the success rate would be more than 80%." Now there is only a 60% success rate, and the operation has to be done in the imperial capital. ”

Zhou Heru was knocked on a stick, and his mind was dazed for a while, so he looked at Doctor Jia.

Dr. Jia knew that she was still unacceptable for a while, sighed, and said, "Still, I mind the surgery as soon as possible." Your aunt doesn't know if she told you that she's been lethargic lately and often feels out of breath. This situation gets worse as it drags on. Eventually, you will fall into a complete coma. ”

Zhou He suddenly remembered that morning, in the past, no matter how slight her steps were, as long as she went downstairs, Aunt Qi would wake up. And that morning, when she had made breakfast and opened her door, she was asleep. At that time, she thought that her sleep had improved, but she didn't know that her condition had become more serious.

Zhou He's mind was muddy, and it took a long time for him to become a little clearer. Her voice was so astringent that she asked, "If you don't have surgery......

She was clearly still unacceptable. Dr. Jia sighed and said, "Miss Zhou, you need to face reality. If you don't have surgery, your aunt may fall asleep at any time and never wake up again. She's been in good health lately, and I've probably never told you about it. ”

How could Aunt Qi tell her, what she said to her was always to tell her not to worry, her health was fine.

Zhou He's nose was so astringent that her mind was like a mess, and she didn't even know how she got out of Dr. Jia's office. I don't know how I followed Cheng Wei out of the hospital in the car.

Outside, the sky had darkened, the lights were on, and the crowd of people who got off work were in a hurry. Cheng Wei did not send her back to the house, nor did he take her to the apartment, but took her into a bar.

It was still early in the morning, and there were very few customers in the bar. Cheng Wei took her to sit down in front of the bar, ordered a drink, and pushed it in front of Zhou He.

Zhou He didn't speak, and drank it all in one gulp with the cup. The heat slid down her throat, and she couldn't help coughing, but quickly calmed down and took the second glass of wine.

Rao is her drinking amount is good, and after drinking three glasses of spirits in a row, her brain has become chaotic. She put the cup back on the bar, and the tears fell uncontrollably.

Her tears became more and more fierce, and finally she buried her face in the palm of her hand and began to cry. The hot liquid kept sliding between the fingers. I don't know when the bar was cleared, and only she and Cheng Wei were left.

Cheng Wei didn't say anything to comfort her, and silently handed her a tissue.

Zhou He's silent crying stopped after a long time. Cheng Wei didn't stay in the bar anymore and took her out.

Probably because of the fragility of drinking, Zhou He reached out and hugged Cheng Wei's waist in the cold wind outside, buried his head in his chest, and let the tears fall on Cheng Wei's clothes.

Cheng Wei stood and quietly let her hold him. After a long time, he said in a low voice, "Don't cry. It's not as bad as you think. ”

I don't know if I listened to Cheng Wei's words, Zhou He's tears gradually stopped.

Drunk, Cheng Wei was originally going to take her back to the apartment. But Zhou He insisted on refusing and insisted on going home. Cheng Wei had no choice but to send her back.

Although she was drunk, her mind was not confused, and she did not wake up Aunt Qi, and went upstairs lightly.

Cheng Wei's car was parked outside, and he watched the lights in the attic turn on and off, and then drove away.

Zhou He opened her eyes the next day and her brain woke up, it was still early outside, and she lay on the bed for a long time without moving. Thinking back to what Dr. Jia said yesterday, my chest hurt. She didn't even know how to tell Qi Jingran.

She closed her eyes and lay down outside until it was getting dark, and then went downstairs to make breakfast.

Aunt Qi's drowsiness during this time was indeed not as alert as before, and she didn't know when she opened the door Zhou He, and she slept deeply.

Before Zhou He could call Qi Jingran, Xu Yuanning actually came over. He didn't ride his motorcycle, he came by taxi.

Zhou He went to open the door and saw that he was a little surprised, it was about to be the New Year, she thought that he had already gone home for the New Year.

"Senior brother, why are you here?"

She was even more puzzled about how Xu Yuanning found here. As he spoke, he opened the door of the courtyard and invited Xu Yuanning into the house.

Xu Yuanning didn't go in, a somewhat reluctant smile appeared on his face, and said, "If you don't go in, it's good to be outside." ”

He paused slightly when he said this, and then asked, "I heard that Auntie doesn't seem to be very good?"

The results just got, Zhou Ji didn't tell anyone. She couldn't help but look up at Xu Yuanning.

Xu Yuanning seemed to know what she was thinking, and said, "Didn't you meet Xiao Xie when you went to the hospital that day? ”

I did meet his roommate in his dormitory at the hospital that day. At that time, when he asked, Zhou He just replied casually, but he didn't expect him to tell Xu Yuanning.

Zhou He was silent for a moment, but in the end he still squeezed out a smile and said, "It's okay, I will prepare for surgery as soon as possible." She didn't want to stay on this topic, so she changed the topic and asked, "Senior brother, didn't you go home for the New Year?"

At this time, I am afraid that there is no one in the school.

Xu Yuanning nodded and said, "I'm working on a project with Professor Xu, and I won't be able to go back in a few days." He was silent for a moment, looked at Zhou He, and asked, "Do you need my help?"

Zhou He squeezed out a smile and said, "I will definitely open my mouth to you if necessary." ”

Xu Yuanning nodded, and after a while, he asked again, "Is the operation fee enough?"

The relationship between the two was far from when he cared about the cost of surgery. Zhou He was stunned for a moment, and then said, "It's almost." ”

Xu Yuanning didn't speak anymore and fell silent.

It was a little strange for him to do this, but Zhou He didn't ask. Standing outside in the cold, she paused and asked, "It's cold, do you want a cup of hot tea?"

Xu Yuanning shook his head, looked up at her, and said, "Ahe, don't do anything that you regret. ”

Zhou Ji didn't understand what he meant, Xu Yuanning had already continued to speak: "Regarding the operation fee, I will find a way for you." You—don't you ......"

He had to work a little what he said later. But the meaning is not difficult to understand.

The cost of the operation was not something that Zhou He could afford, and he was not to blame for thinking about it.

Zhou Hehu was a little tired and said, "Senior brother, it's not like you think. I also understand your intentions, and I will tell you something. ”

Her explanation was undoubtedly pale and weak.

Xu Yuanning's lips pursed tightly and said, "Trust me, I can solve it well." When he had finished speaking, he did not continue, and said, "I will go first." ”

Zhou He wanted to call him again, but his back had quickly disappeared into the alley.

Zhou He had been thinking about how to tell Qi Jingran, but he really couldn't take care of anything else, so he stood outside for a while and went back to the courtyard.

Zhou He called Qi Jingran in the evening, and her phone was able to get through this time. The voice was hoarse, and he fed impatiently when he opened his mouth.

Zhou He was silent on the phone for a moment and asked, "Have you had time to come back in the past two days?"

Qi Jingran was still very impatient, and asked, "What are you doing when you come back?" She didn't know what she was doing, but after saying that she knew, she hung up the phone without waiting for Zhou He to speak again.

Zhou He's heart was very depressed, and he stood at the window for a long time without moving. Inexplicably, she suddenly remembered the scene when she met Aunt Qi for the first time. His eyes suddenly became astringent.

It was also winter, and it was overcast with a light drizzle. The cold wind on the street howled, and it was cold to the bones.