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Under the guidance of medical staff, Xiao Zhengchun was sent to the isolation ward. The facilities in the ward were simple but tidy. Xiao Yiyang and Leng Ruofei helped Xiao Zhengchun make the bed so that he could lie comfortably.

"Dad, don't worry, everything will be fine." Xiao Yiyang held his father's hand tightly and encouraged him, "The hospital only allows one person to accompany you, so I will stay here to accompany you."

Xiao Zhengchun waved his hand and said, "What do you want me to accompany you for? I can walk and move. There are medical staff here. You have more important work to do, so go and do yours."

Leng Ruofei said at the side: "Dad, you can rest assured and recover. I can accompany you in the hospital."

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After arranging Xiao Zhengchun, Xiao Yiyang and Leng Ruofei came to the outside of the ward. Soon, the nucleic acid test samples were collected and sent for testing. While waiting for the results, Xiao Yiyang and Leng Ruofei did not dare to leave the hospital for a moment. They kept communicating with the dean by phone to understand Xiao Zhengchun's condition.

A few hours later, the nucleic acid test results came out, and Xiao Zhengchun was diagnosed with COVID-19. And his enhanced CT results were like a bolt from the blue - early stage lung cancer. This news was like a ruthless storm, instantly sweeping over Xiao Yiyang and Leng Ruofei's already tense hearts, and their world fell into deeper darkness.

Xiao Yiyang frowned, standing in the hospital corridor, holding the heavy test report tightly in his hand. Leng Ruofei leaned against the wall, tears welling up in her eyes, but she tried hard not to let them fall. She saw extreme worry in his eyes, but she knew that Xiao Yiyang was trying his best to restrain himself, because now was not the time to be sad.

"Husband... fortunately it is in the early stages, so surgery should be possible in time. But, our father's pneumonia condition... I heard that it's like this in Wudu..." Leng Ruofei's voice trembled, breaking the suffocating silence.

Xiao Yiyang took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. "Fei'er, don't be afraid. Let's go find a doctor first to understand Dad's specific condition before making any plans. Dad has been in the public security system for so many years, and he has seen all kinds of storms. He is not that fragile."

They came to the doctor's office. The doctor looked at them solemnly and said, "You must be prepared. The old man's condition is very complicated. The new coronavirus is highly contagious and needs to be isolated and treated. Although lung cancer was discovered in the early stage, treatment cannot be delayed."

Xiao Yiyang gritted his teeth and said, "Doctor, please tell us, which one should be treated first?"

The doctor pondered for a moment and said, "This is a difficult decision. The treatment of COVID-19 cannot be delayed, otherwise the condition may deteriorate rapidly. However, if lung cancer is not treated in time, the best time for treatment will be missed. At present, we will first take measures to control the COVID-19 condition, while closely observing the development of lung cancer and waiting for the right time to perform surgery."

Xiao Yiyang and Leng Ruofei felt increasingly heavy-hearted. They understood that this meant that their father would have to endure tremendous pain and risks.

After leaving the doctor's office, Xiao Yiyang and Leng Ruofei came to the isolation ward of Xiao Zhengchun. Through the glass window, they saw their father lying on the bed and had fallen asleep. He had been commanding the front line during this period, and only had time to rest when he was sick and hospitalized. Xiao Yiyang's eyes were red in an instant, and he clenched his fists. He vowed to accompany his father through this difficult time.

Leng Ruofei gently held Xiao Yiyang's hand, "Yiyang, we have to believe in Dad, he will definitely make it through."

The phone rang, and Xiao Yiyang saw that it was Qin Lan, so he walked over to answer it. He just briefly said that he had contracted COVID-19 and needed to be hospitalized, but did not mention lung cancer, and did not want to worry Qin Lan.

In the following days, Xiao Yiyang and Leng Ruofei were busy going back and forth to the hospital every day. As soon as the morning sun shone on the corners of the city, they hurried out so that the old man could taste the nutritious meals as soon as possible.

They carefully selected the ingredients and cooked every dish with great care. Although Xiao Zhengchun could only eat a small portion due to his illness, they still spared no effort and put their full care into it, hoping to replenish even a little bit of his physical strength. The corridor outside the ward became their temporary waiting place. Whenever Xiao Zhengchun called out softly, whether he needed a glass of water or a warm hug, they always sent it to him as quickly as possible.

However, as time went by, Xiao Zhengchun's COVID-19 condition did not improve as they had expected. He began to have difficulty breathing, and every breath seemed so difficult, as if the air had become extremely heavy at that moment. The high fever continued to persist, like a stubborn demon tightly wrapped around his weak body. The doctor had to increase the dosage of the drug to cope with the worsening of the disease.

Xiao Yiyang was extremely anxious, his eyes were filled with anxiety and helplessness. Every day, he would wait at the door of the doctor's office early, anxiously asking the doctor about his father's condition. But he often got some ambiguous answers that made him even more uneasy. His heart seemed to have fallen into a bottomless abyss, dark and cold.

Leng Ruofei saw all this and felt pain in her heart. She knew very well the huge pressure Xiao Yiyang was under, which was a deep worry and fear for his father's life. So, she silently took on more responsibilities to take care of Xiao Zhengchun and buy some rest time for Xiao Yiyang. She carefully wiped Xiao Zhengchun's body and whispered warm stories in his ears, hoping to give him spiritual comfort.

But how could Xiao Yiyang sleep? His mind was filled with Xiao Zhengchun's face tortured by illness. He often woke up from nightmares in the middle of the night, with sweat soaking his forehead. Every time he woke up, he would immediately get up and go to his father's ward, just to make sure he was still okay.

He would never have thought that a policeman like Xiao Zhengchun could be hit by the epidemic. When he was on the front line of the fight against the epidemic, he also thought that one day he would be infected, seriously ill, and die, but he never thought that his father would have such an experience!

That night, Xiao Yiyang sat alone on a quiet bench in the hospital, looking at the bright starry sky outside the window. The moonlight was like water, sprinkling on his tired face, but it could not illuminate the haze in his heart. After Leng Ruofei finished taking care of Xiao Zhengchun's care, he walked over gently and sat down slowly beside him.

"Yi Yang, don't torture yourself too much. Dad will be fine." Leng Ruofei said gently, his voice full of concern and comfort.

Xiao Yiyang turned his head slightly and looked at Leng Ruofei, his eyes full of pain and confusion: "Fei'er, I'm really a little scared. I'm afraid of losing him."

Leng Ruofei gently held Xiao Yiyang's hand and gave him strength: "I know, I know. This epidemic is very severe, but there are also many cases in Wudu who have experienced respiratory failure and eventually recovered. We can't just watch and not try all the possibilities."

Xiao Yiyang lowered his head and remained silent.

Leng Ruofei took a deep breath and continued, "Yi Yang, do you want to tell your elder brother? After all, he is in Wudu, and he should be very experienced in treatment."

Xiao Yiyang shook his head, his voice low and firm: "His condition has just improved, and he is participating in vaccine research. If I tell him now, I'm afraid he will be distracted."

Leng Ruofei sighed softly: "Husband, I understand your concerns. But Big Brother is our relative, and Dad is also his relative. If Dad's condition can be improved because of Big Brother's help, even if it's just a little hope, we should try, right?"

Xiao Yiyang raised his head and looked at the starry sky, with a lot of thoughts in his mind.

Leng Ruofei continued, "Brother has been working hard in the medical field. He is knowledgeable and may be able to give us some new suggestions and directions. Moreover, even if he is very busy now, he has the right to know about Dad's condition. This is our home, and we have to face it together."

Xiao Yiyang's eyes revealed a trace of hesitation, but he was still a little hesitant: "Fei'er, I'm afraid it will affect my brother's work. You know, his research is very important..."

Leng Ruofei held Xiao Yiyang's hand tightly: "Yiyang, big brother will understand. Dad's life is equally important. I believe big brother will not blame us. Moreover, maybe he can give us some valuable guidance without delaying work."

Xiao Yiyang fell into deep thought, struggling between family affection and responsibility.

Leng Ruofei looked at him with a firm look: "Yi Yang, we can't just give up any hope. Contacting big brother is not to cause trouble for him, but for dad, for mom, for yourself, and for our family."

Xiao Yiyang finally nodded slowly, his voice slightly hoarse: "Okay, you are right, I should tell my brother."

Leng Ruofei's eyes flashed with joy, and he immediately took out his mobile phone and handed it to Xiao Yiyang: "Then contact big brother now."

Xiao Yiyang took the phone, his hands trembling, and dialed Xiao Yichen's number. Xiao Yichen's familiar and concerned voice came from the other end of the phone: "Yiyang, you're calling so late, is there something wrong at home?" He received the most bad news in Wudu, so he couldn't help but have such a premonition in his heart.

Xiao Yiyang told Xiao Yichen in detail about Xiao Zhengchun's condition in a hoarse voice. There was a silence on the other end of the phone, and then Xiao Yichen said, "Yiyang, don't worry, send me Dad's medical report first."

Xiao Yiyang and Leng Ruofei quickly passed the inspection information to Xiao Yichen. After some anxious waiting, Xiao Yichen called again.

"Yi Yang, the situation is not optimistic. Is Dad already experiencing respiratory failure?" After receiving a positive answer, he hurriedly said, "Don't panic, I already have a preliminary treatment plan."