The engagement is over, but the black-bellied president won't let go

"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."

Xiao Yichen's voice was steady and firm, like a magic needle that stabilized the sea, injecting a dose of tranquilizer into Xiao Yiyang and Leng Ruofei's panicked hearts. The moment Xiao Yiyang and Leng Ruofei heard the news, the flame of hope rekindled in their eyes.

"I will contact the expert team here to discuss a more complete treatment plan. You should follow the doctor's instructions and pay close attention to changes in Dad's condition. Yiyang, don't worry, we will work together to help Dad get through this difficult time." Xiao Yichen's words were full of strength and determination.

After hanging up the phone, Xiao Yiyang and Leng Ruofei hugged each other tightly, and their hearts seemed to have finally caught a faint but extremely precious ray of dawn in the endless darkness.

"Thank you!" Xiao Yiyang's voice was full of affection, and he kissed Leng Ruofei's forehead with gratitude. His eyes were full of emotion, and he held Leng Ruofei's hand tightly and said, "Fei'er, thank you so much. If it weren't for your persistence and persuasion, I'm afraid I would still be stubborn and wouldn't call my brother at all. If my stubbornness delayed Dad's illness, I would never forgive myself in my life, and the consequences would be unimaginable."

Leng Ruofei gently held Xiao Yiyang's hand and said softly, "Husband, don't say that, we are husband and wife. When encountering such a thing, everyone will be panicked and at a loss. Your concerns at that time were also out of concern for your eldest brother. I can understand. But as long as we think in the same direction and work together, there will be no obstacles that we cannot overcome."

Xiao Yiyang embraced Leng Ruofei in his arms, feeling her warmth, and his heart gradually calmed down. After relaxing his tense nerves, he gazed into Leng Ruofei's eyes affectionately and said, "Fei'er, you are the angel in my life. From the moment we met, I knew that you would be my lifelong partner and support. In this difficult time, your strength and rationality make me admire you very much, and also make me realize more deeply how deep my love for you is."

Xiao Yiyang gently stroked Leng Ruofei's face and continued, "My dear, in the days to come, I will cherish every minute and every second we are together. I will protect you from the wind and rain, so that you can always feel warm and at ease."

After saying that, Xiao Yiyang slowly lowered his head and gently kissed Leng Ruofei's lips. At this moment, time seemed to stand still, and everything around them became unimportant, with only the sound of their heartbeats and breathing.

In the following days, with Xiao Yichen's remote guidance and help, Xiao Zhengchun's treatment plan was adjusted. The new medicine began to work, and Xiao Zhengchun's condition gradually stabilized.

Xiao Yiyang and Leng Ruofei stayed by his side every day, telling him about cases of people who had recovered from various illnesses in Wudu, and encouraged him to face the disease with strength. Xiao Yichen also often called and asked about the progress of his illness, giving them spiritual support.

After a long and heart-wrenching treatment, Xiao Zhengchun's high fever finally receded, and the dyspnea that had nearly suffocated him was significantly relieved. When the doctor announced with relief that his condition had improved significantly, Xiao Yiyang, Leng Ruofei, and Xiao Yichen, who was far away in Wudu, were so excited that they burst into tears. The tears that burst out of their eyes were filled with worry and anxiety for many days and the ecstasy at the moment.

They know that this is just a small step on the long road to recovery, and there may still be many unknown challenges and difficulties waiting for them. However, as long as the family works together and moves forward hand in hand, they firmly believe that no difficulty can defeat them, and no storm can extinguish the flame of hope in their hearts.

The warm sunlight shone through the window of the ward, gently onto Xiao Zhengchun's slightly pale but gradually regaining vitality. The golden rays seemed to be a blessing from God, reflecting their ardent hope and firm belief in the future.

On the other hand, Qin Lan finally noticed something was wrong. On weekdays, although the leaders and colleagues of the Public Security Bureau would occasionally contact her, the recent phone calls seemed very different. In their words, they were always comforting her, telling her not to worry, and telling her that Director Xiao would definitely overcome the disease.

At first, Qin Lan didn't take it too seriously, thinking it was just everyone's concern for her husband. After all, he had been on the front line of the fight against the epidemic, and this time he got the coronavirus in the work environment, so it was normal for the leader to care about him. But as the number of such calls increased, the doubts in her heart snowballed. One day, she finally couldn't hold back her anxiety and called Xiao Yiyang.

The moment the call was connected, Qin Lan asked anxiously, "Second brother, what's going on? Why did everyone tell me that your dad would definitely overcome the disease? What disease did your dad have?"

Xiao Yiyang was silent for a moment on the other end of the phone. He didn't know how to start, and his heart was full of entanglements. He knew that Qin Lan would know the truth sooner or later, but he was afraid that she would not be able to accept it for a while.

Under Qin Lan's repeated questioning, Xiao Yiyang was helpless. He took a deep breath and said slowly: "Ms. Qin, since you ask, I will not hide it from you anymore. My father...he is seriously ill and has been receiving treatment in the hospital."

Qin Lan's voice trembled instantly: "What kind of serious illness? Why was there no news before?"

Xiao Yiyang said in a low voice: "It is a very serious disease. I didn't tell you before because I was afraid that it would affect your mood and worry you."

Qin Lan's tears welled up in her eyes. "What disease is it? How is it now? I said my right eyelid has been twitching for the past two days... You actually hid it from me."

Xiao Yiyang explained: "We have passed the critical period now. We don't want you to be too anxious. In addition, we were all hopeful at the beginning and thought that we could control the disease quickly. We didn't want you to worry about it."

Qin Lan tried to calm herself down, her voice still trembling a little: "So what's the situation now?"

Xiao Yiyang paused for a moment, organized his words, and slowly said: "After this period of treatment, his condition has improved a little. He has recovered from the COVID-19 infection before, but who would have thought that the follow-up examination found that it was lung cancer. But fortunately, it was discovered in the early stages. When his body recovers a little in a few days, the surgery will be arranged."

When Qin Lan heard the news, she swayed, bit her lip, and said with red eyes, "How could this happen? I told him not to smoke, but he just wouldn't listen!"

"Don't worry too much." Xiao Yiyang hurriedly comforted, "Don't worry, my brother has already contacted the hospital and given the best treatment plan. I have also contacted a well-known lung cancer expert in Kyoto to perform the surgery. The cure rate for early lung cancer is still very high. As long as the operation goes smoothly, the subsequent recovery will be relatively ideal."

A glimmer of hope ignited in Qin Lan's eyes: "Really? That's great! I want to go to the hospital to see him now."

Xiao Yiyang looked embarrassed and explained, "Mom, it's not that I don't want you to go. During the epidemic, the hospital has strict regulations and cannot have too many people accompany you. Fei'er and I are here to take care of you. Don't worry."

Qin Lan frowned, full of worry and concern: "How can that be possible? I'm his wife, how can it be possible if I'm not by his side?"

Xiao Yiyang patiently advised: "Mom, I understand your feelings, but if you come, Dad will know that his condition is serious. We are still hiding his lung cancer from him. He only knows that he is in the hospital for treatment of COVID-19. Don't worry, Ruofei and I will do our best to take good care of Dad. I will tell you as soon as there is any new situation."

Qin Lan sighed helplessly and had to compromise.

A few days later, Xiao Zhengchun was pushed into the operating room. Outside the operating room, Xiao Yiyang, Leng Ruofei and Qin Lan were waiting anxiously.

In the operating room, the medical staff were busy and tense. The surgeon was focused, and the scalpel in his hand was precise and steady. Disinfection, incision, exploration... every step was done carefully.

Xiao Zhengchun was lying on the operating table, the anesthesia had temporarily made him lose consciousness. Under the strong light of the shadowless lamp, his face looked exceptionally calm.

The operation went smoothly and the tumor was successfully removed. The surgeon carefully handled the wound to ensure that there was no residue or bleeding.

A few hours later, the door of the operating room slowly opened, and the surgeon walked out with a look of fatigue on his face, but more of relief: "The operation was very successful, the tumor was removed very cleanly, and now it all depends on the patient's recovery after the operation."

After hearing the news, Xiao Yiyang and the others finally felt relieved, and Leng Ruofei was so excited that he burst into tears.

Xiao Zhengchun was pushed out of the operating room and sent to the intensive care unit for observation.

During the days in the intensive care unit, Xiao Yiyang and Leng Ruofei took turns guarding outside, not daring to relax for a moment. Their eyes were fixed on the closed door, silently praying in their hearts that Xiao Zhengchun could be out of danger as soon as possible.

Xiao Yiyang sat on a chair in the corridor, looking tired but determined. He looked at the door of the intensive care unit from time to time, as if he could see what was going on inside. Leng Ruofei paced aside, holding a mobile phone in his hand, ready to report the latest situation to Qin Lan at any time.

Xiao Ye, who was far away in Canada, heard Qin Lan talking about her illness and called her from thousands of miles away. On the other end of the phone, Xiao Ye's voice was full of concern and anxiety: "Mom, how is Dad? I'm really worried here."

Qin Lan held back her tears and comforted her, "Xiao Ye, don't worry too much. The operation went smoothly and she is now under observation in the intensive care unit."

Xiao Ye said anxiously: "Mom, you must take good care of yourself and tell me anytime if there is anything."

And Xiao Yichen, no matter how busy he was at work, still insisted on making a video call or phone call every day to inquire about Xiao Zhengchun's condition. Every time the video was connected, Xiao Yichen's worried eyes made people feel distressed.