Chapter 15: The Visitor
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That year, the elder Huntelaar was 62 years old.
From 1879 to 1904, 25 years passed, and the elder Huntelaar had gone from a sixty-year-old man to an almost ninety-year-old. In this era, even in Europe, where life expectancy is the longest, 87 years old can definitely be regarded as an advanced age. So all along, John has been paying close attention to the old man's physical condition and regulating his lifestyle.
It's just that the power of time is irresistible after all.
When old Huntelaar's body began to show some bad signs, John didn't have much to do if he found out. He was too old to be treated with a lot of treatment. And without those advanced tests, without enough medicine, John was able to do very little.
So when John rushed all the way back to old Huntelaar's bedroom and did a preliminary examination of his grandfather, who had just woken up, his eyes instantly became gloomy!
"John, don't be in a hurry."
Looking at John's solemn expression, the old Huntelaar who woke up gently patted his arm and said softly, "I may be a little tired...... I didn't have a good rest for these two nights, nothing happened. β
"Well, you can get some rest first, and I'll come back to see you later."
Smiling reluctantly, John turned his head and beckoned the butler and his wife to leave the old man's bedroom.
"Anna, cancel tomorrow's birthday party!"
As soon as he walked out of the door, John ordered, "Mr. Elber, get your car ready tomorrow morning, and I will take my grandfather to the hospital for a comprehensive examination." β
In any case, Huntelaar Hospital already has a certain capacity.
For example, the world's second testing laboratory, for example, the world's first electrocardiogram, and the world's most advanced X-ray machine, etc. Although John knew that it didn't make sense for his grandfather to go for these tests, he didn't know why, and only by taking him to these tests did his mind seem to be calmer......
The next day's examination, naturally, was useless.
John had long known about the old man's condition, and he also knew that there was no way to ...... in this era In fact, even after a hundred years, there is no particularly good way. After all, the old man who is almost 90 years old, many treatment methods can no longer be used, so even if he is reluctant, he can only silently accompany the old Huntelaar and accompany him through the last period of his life.
In fact, people live two lives, and many things have already been seen.
John still vividly remembers that when he first entered the ward for internship in his previous life, the first thing he saw was a patient with cirrhosis. The patient could not lie down because of his condition, so he had to sit on the bedβfor days and nights, and the wailing made him almost run out of the door. After first joining the work, John has rotated through various departments, and has seen patients on long-term hemodialysis, patients who have been diagnosed with no money to treat their illnesses and left in disgrace, and patients who have sudden emergencies and died when they are sent to the hospital......
It took John only three years to go from fluctuating to indifferent.
Every day, there are such patients, and every once in a while, someone dies from the ward, and no matter how kind and soft-hearted the doctor is, he will become indifferent. If anyone is going to have a heart that is torn by the pain of a patient like he did during his internship, he will definitely not be able to do it in this industry, because then his heart will definitely not be able to stand it soon......
Far from it.
Of course, John will not treat his relatives like ordinary patients, but he will not panic like ordinary patients' family members. As a physician, the world's top physician in this era, John knows very well the situation of old Huntelaar, and he also knows how much time he has left, and of course, he knows what is the best choice for the old man.
So after sending the old man home after the examination, John did not go out again.
In the evening, the family spent John's thirty-sixth birthday affectionately, and the next morning John got up and walked around the garden with his grandfather, and then it was a variety of activities that old Huntelaar liked such as playing cards and drinking tea. John wouldn't be so deliberate, but it's Saturday anyway, and everything is so natural.
It's just that when old Huntelaar went upstairs to take a nap after lunch, Su Li quietly walked over: "Sir, uh...... There's one thing......"
The Chinese chef's face was full of hesitation and uneasiness.
"Huh?"
Looking at Su Li's stumbling appearance, old Huntelaar said lightly: "Su Li, if there is anything, just say it directly, no one else in the family can understand Chinese." β
When responding to the other party, John used Chinese.
"That's right, there's a gentleman who wants to see you!"
Taking a deep breath, Su Li said softly as if he had finally made up his mind: "He is a Chinese, and he was also introduced by Mr. Rong Hong, but ...... This is not all the way to the current imperial court, and now he is in the United States...... He heard that you are very concerned about domestic affairs and have been supporting international students, so he would like to meet you. β
ββ¦β¦ Not all the way? β
After listening to Su Li's answer, John was stunned at first, and then his brows suddenly furrowed.
Since the defeat of the First Sino-Japanese War, especially after the entry of the Eight-Nation Coalition into Beijing, the ruling foundation of the Qing government has been completely loosened, and various revolutionary parties have become active. What Su Li said obviously means that the identity of the other party is not simple, and I am afraid that he belongs to the revolutionary party all the way.
Thinking of this, John couldn't help but take a closer look at his chef.
Ever since he joined the Huntelaar family as a chef, he has become one of John's favorite servants in the family. This is not only because Su Li is the only one in the family who can provide him with authentic Chinese food, but also because Su Li is the only one who can speak a few words of Chinese to John, which makes him regain the feeling of his previous life. However, as the chef in the family, Su Li is also very clear about his position, so even if John has a very good attitude towards him, he has never exceeded his identity.
But today......
"Revolutionary?"
The middle finger of his right hand tapped lightly on the armrest of the couch, and John fell into deep thought.
To be honest, this was the first time John had a relationship with the Revolutionary Party since the crossing. But think about it, I was too young in those years in China, I was still a foreigner, and I couldn't have a chance when I came back. So as soon as he heard the words from Su Li's mouth at first glance, John's heart couldn't help but churn.
For Su Li, John still trusts him.
After so many years of getting along, John certainly believed in Su Li's loyalty, but equally, he did not dare to ignore the fact that the other party was Chinese. In other words, after staying in the United States for so many years, Su Li, who originally supported the imperial court, has now begun to support the revolutionary party? This change was quite dramatic for John.
To see or not to see, that's the question.
On the one hand, John really didn't want to have anything to do with any revolutionary party. He knew that the Qing government would last for several years. Therefore, if he was involved with the revolutionary party, if the news spread, it would have an impact on his schools and industries in China. And to be honest, John didn't have a good impression of many revolutionaries in those years!
But......
Looking at Su Li's faint uneasiness, John couldn't control his curiosity.
Traveling to the world of the early 20th century, how can you not see the legendary revolutionary party? Will you regret it in the future?
"Hmm...... Just to meet? β
Uncontrollable curiosity, John pondered for a moment and then smiled slightly, "Okay, invite him to the living room, and I'll be over in a moment." β
It's not that hard to make a decision.
Although it may bring trouble to yourself, it is only possible after all.
And John himself knew that with his current status and status, let alone just meeting a certain revolutionary party, what could he do if he funded them? He just doesn't want to use means in his homeland, and if it really comes to the time when it is necessary, I believe he has no scruples.
"In terms of the future, this should be regarded as a revolutionary predecessor, right?"
After waiting for a while, he got up and walked towards the living room, John couldn't help but think crankily: "It's just that the people who can come to the United States this year should not be ordinary people, could it be some big bull who has left a name in history?" I'm looking forward to it......" (To be continued.) )