coobybook Chapter 580: Take a Last Look
Chapter 580: Take a Last Look
Chu Xu held the phone tightly, his voice more humble than ever before.
"Help me once, please, just once. You don't have to do anything, you don't have to pretend to be my girlfriend, just come to the hospital to see my grandma."
There was no sound from the other end of the phone for a long time, only Shen Lan's breathing could be heard.
Chu Xu's heart sank to the bottom.
When he thought there was no hope and wanted to say "Sorry to bother you", he heard Shen Lan's calm and steady voice.
"Don't worry, I've already asked someone to prepare a car. Tell me the hospital address and ward, and I'll be there right away."
In an instant, Chu Xu's beautiful eyes regained their vitality, shining frighteningly brightly, surging with intense emotions that even he was unaware of.
"Thank you, thank you..."
"Stop thanking me and tell me the name of the hospital."
Shen Lan interrupted him, opened the door and got in the car. Jin Yu was worried about her and hurried to get in as well.
After Chu Xu told Shen Lan the hospital and ward number, he hung up the phone and gave some instructions to the driver.
The car flew out like an arrow.
Shen Lan didn't have any extra thoughts at the moment. She made the decision the moment Chu Xu started to pray.
It’s no big deal just to see the old lady for the last time and let her pass away peacefully.
As for whether or not she suspected Chu Xu of having ulterior motives, Shen Lan didn't think about it. She could see that Chu Xu and her grandmother had a close relationship, and she had also heard Jin Yu talk about some of the Chu family's affairs.
Chu Xu couldn't possibly use his grandmother's death to plot against her.
Shen Lan decided to take a gamble this time.
Her hand was held tightly by Jin Yu, and she looked at the scenery outside the window that was constantly moving backwards, her eyes unfocused.
Inside the jewelry Chu Xu sent, there was a note written by Old Madam Chu.
Because the old man was ill, the words he wrote were somewhat weak and airy, but the characters were beautiful, enough to show his previous skills.
The light boat has passed the tens of thousands of mountains.
Just a few words left Shen Lan with a very good impression of this old man whom she had only met once.
Her mind was in a mess, and from time to time she would flash through the images of her parents before they died.
Dad’s despair and unwillingness, mom’s worry and reluctance.
If her small gesture can help the old man pass away peacefully, she is happy to do it.
Anyway, on the phone, Chu Xu promised her that she didn't have to do anything and didn't have to pretend to be his girlfriend.
"Miss, here we are."
After arriving at the destination, Shen Lan jumped out of the car and jogged with Jin Yu until they finally arrived at the ward Chu Xu mentioned.
Before I even walked in, I heard crying and wailing coming from inside.
Shen Lan's heart skipped a beat. Could it be that she was too late?
She and Jin Yu looked at each other and both frowned.
Suddenly, Chu Xu shouted, "Chu Yang, get out of here!"
Then he heard Father Chu's stern voice with a choked sob: "Your grandma is not dead yet, why are you crying? Get out!"
This time he stood beside Chu Xu for a rare moment, his voice filled with sorrow.
But there is only a little bit of truth in this grief, and more of it is confusion about the future.
After the death of Old Madam Chu, the Chu family had fewer connections with those families. Without her around, would those people still give him face?
Chu Xu saw through his thoughts and glared at him with red eyes: "All of you get out."
Chu's father raised his eyebrows: "This is outrageous! You still dare to ask me for something? Who is the father and who is the son..."
Before he could finish his words, he was kicked out by Chu Xu.
The father and son were kicked out in a mess. Looking at the furious and sad Chu Xu, neither dared to say anything.
They both knew that Chu Xu was in a bad mood and did not dare to provoke him, for fear that he would go crazy and kill them.
Shen Lan breathed a sigh of relief and quickly walked past the two of them to Chu Xu.
"I am coming."
When Chu Xu heard her voice, the violent emotions that were surging wildly in his heart were instantly suppressed.
He saw Shen Lan's hair was soaked with sweat, and her forehead and nose were covered with sweat. She was still breathing hard, so he knew she was running towards him quickly, and he felt indescribably grateful.
"Go in quickly, grandma is still conscious."
Father Chu saw Shen Lan's face clearly, and was shocked and astonished. He hurriedly stopped her: "No, you can't go in. She's an outsider, why let her in!"
Most importantly, she was someone who once had an intimate relationship with Xiao Yun.
The old lady is about to die. If Chu Xu provokes Xiao Yun again, no one will help him to plead for him, and the Chu family will be implicated by Chu Xu again.
Chu Xu pushed him away without showing any mercy to his father and sent Shen Lan directly to the ward.
He stood at the door like a gatekeeper.
Chu's father was angry but dared not speak.
Jin Yu was also dumbfounded when she saw this situation, but judging from Chu Xu's performance, it should not be disadvantageous to Shen Lan, so she had no choice but to stand quietly outside and wait for Shen Lan.
Shen Lan was pushed in, still a little confused.
Hearing the old lady's heavy breathing, he quickly reacted and walked to the bedside.
Looking at the old lady's skinny and dazed appearance, she calmed down and gently pressed several acupoints on the old lady's head.
After a while, the old lady opened her eyes and looked much more energetic than before.
Shen Lan knew that this was just an illusion.
Just now, she used the Shen family's special massage technique to stimulate the acupuncture points, allowing her to recover briefly.
This situation is similar to a last gasp of light.