Chapter 23: You are dead, my stepmother will remarry me

Chapter 23

If Gu Junxing saw his son in this state, he would probably be greatly comforted, regardless of how his son usually was, he could see the concern for his own father at such a crucial moment.

"Don't worry, the doctor said it's lung nodules. A surgery and regular follow-ups should do it. It's not a very severe issue. Let's go, come with me to the hospital." Nian Suian grabbed Gu Zhijing's arm, leading him out of the office.

"Teacher Cen, I'm sorry for the interruption." When Nian Suian came out and saw Cen Xi standing at the door, she knew that Cen Xi intentionally let them have a private conversation.

"No trouble at all, Mrs. Nian. You both should get to the hospital now."

"All right, in that case, Zhijing will be back in class in a few days." Nian Suian asked Gu Zhijing for three days off, which she had already discussed with Cen Xi.

"That's fine. Zhijing, don't worry too much. I'll mention it to the other teachers. When you come back, we'll make up the classes you've missed during your free time. Just accompany your father today and don't worry about school." Cen Xi gently reassured Gu Zhijing, even considering the classwork he might miss due to leave.

"Thank you, Teacher." Gu Zhijing was also very polite, bowing to Cen Xi before leaving with Nian Suian.

"I've asked Butler Su to pack your things. We will be staying at the hospital tonight."

"Hmm."

Gu Zhijing was quiet, quite unlike his usual talkative self. Therefore, once they got in the car, Nian Suian purposely said, "Let your friends know you're taking a leave. If you don't show up for a few days, they might start worrying about you."

Nian Suian thought, compared to adults, children are more likely to share their happiness or sorrow with friends. Sitting quietly in the car might make him feel better than staying silent the whole way.

Hearing Nian Suian's words, Gu Zhijing took out his phone and explained to his friends. His friends, usual jokers, became supportive and comforting.

The hospital was not far, and they arrived shortly. So, Nian Suian didn't call Gu Junxing in advance and directly went to his room after asking the nurse about his ward.

Gu Junxing was staying in a large suite and it was his assistant who opened the door for them.

"Dad!" Gu Zhijing called out 'Dad' with heartfelt concern and affection.

"Why are you here?" Gu Junxing was surprised. Not that he didn't want him there, but he didn't expect Nian Suian to pick Zhijing up from school.

"Great!" Upon hearing about good food, Gu Zhijing sprang up ready to go. Blackguarding his dad on the way out he mocked, "Poor thing, someone is so sick they can't eat."

"Go on, hurry up, don't eye sore here," Gu Junxing pretended to be angry. Truly, he wasn't craving a slice of pizza that much; he just thought it was fun to tease his son.

"Butler Su, would you like to join us? It's about time for dinner," Nian Suian invited Butler Su.

Sensing Butler Su's hesitation, Gu Junxing reassured him, "Go on, I can take care of myself. If something comes up, I will call the nurse or doctor." That persuaded Butler Su to leave.

The pizza at this place was famous. Nian Suian had ordered delivery from there several times before, but never dined in.

"Smells so good. Too bad your dad can't have any," Nian Suian inhaled the delicious aroma as they walked in and gloated.

"Well, we can take it back home and let him smell it at least. He already feels so miserable not being able to eat!" Gu Zhijing suggested.

Butler Su had no objections, but he quietly felt sorry for his boss. Gu Zhijing was really skilled at teasing his Dad.

Both of them agreed easily, and ended up bringing back several 10-inch pizzas, plus a bunch of other snacks and drinks.

Enjoyment is better when shared, so they figured why not share with the nurses and doctors back in the hospital. They all could have some fun together.

They had bought a lot of stuff, so much so that the three of them had to hail two cabs. Butler Su took one of them, guarding the pizzas. Nian Suian and Gu Zhijing shared another, protecting the snacks and drinks. It looked as if they had nearly emptied out the pizza place.

Upon reaching the hospital, Butler Su had no choice but to call down Gu Junxing's assistant too because the three of them couldn't carry all of it themselves.

With armloads of food and the idea that distributing some items would lessen their load, they started to hand out the food, right from the ground floor nurse's station.

Li, a nurse, had only been working there a week. Seeing the pizzas, she thought: The senior nurse was right after all, the patients here are quite generous. The pizzas from that shop are not cheap, and looking at everyone around her taking them as if it's the usual thing, she was even more convinced that this was a good place to work.

They walked and distributed food all the way, and apart from what they had for themselves, they also handed out almost everything they had. They were about to deliver the last pizza and then head back to enjoy their own feast when they heard....

"Zhengxi can't do it, he can't donate!"