Chương 66: Finding a Good Home for Her
However... just at that moment, the lights suddenly came back on, startling both of them into closing their eyes from the sudden brightness.
"The power's back on!"
Sheng Xiangsi was delighted and opened her eyes first.
But then she froze.
Right in front of her was Fu Hanjiang's magnified handsome face, very close... Just a tiny distance away, and his thin lips would be touching hers.
This posture...
Could it be that he was about to kiss her?
Sheng Xiangsi broke out in a cold sweat. No, impossible! Considering Fu Hanjiang's dislike for her, this was absolutely impossible!
It must have been because it was too dark earlier, and they couldn't see anything.
"Um..."
Sheng Xiangsi whispered, reminding him, "The power's back on."
"Mm."
Fu Hanjiang's face remained expressionless, but inside, he was in turmoil!
Had he almost kissed Sheng Xiangsi just now? How could that be? When did she start to have such an attraction for him?
What was wrong?
How could this happen?
Fu Hanjiang pretended to be calm, released Sheng Xiangsi, stood up, and spoke in a lazy, indifferent tone, "Since everything's fine, I'll be going."
"Mm, okay."
Sheng Xiangsi stood up as well and saw him to the door, "Be careful on your way."
"Alright."
Fu Hanjiang turned around and walked away without looking back.
Once downstairs, he looked back suddenly, staring at the lit window of Sheng Xiangsi's apartment, squinting his eyes. His long eyelashes cast shadows, concealing his thoughts.
...
The next day.
Fu Hanjiang went to visit Fu Hanchuan.
He had received a call from the doctor, and he was the only one who came. Yao Leyi was out of town for a shoot and couldn't make it.
"Second Master."
The doctor responsible for Fu Hanchuan had something important to say this time.
"What's the situation? Speak up."
Fu Hanjiang frowned, worried about his brother's condition.
"Second Master," the doctor smiled, "Don't worry, it's not bad news. It's like this... There's a new type of medication in the United States, specifically for your brother's condition."
"Oh?" Fu Hanjiang's eyes brightened, "Tell me more."
"It's like this..."
This medication was developed independently by a hospital in the U.S. and has already been used clinically.
There have even been successful cases of patients in a vegetative state for years waking up.
The doctor said, "Although Young Master Fu has been in a coma for years, his body functions have been well maintained. I believe it's worth trying this medication. The success rate is quite promising."
However, this medication wasn't globally available and hadn't been mass-produced.
Therefore, obtaining this medication was not only expensive but also challenging in terms of procurement.
But the Fu family was no ordinary family. The doctor might not have the means, but that didn't mean the Fu family couldn't.
"Second Master, could you think of a way to get this medication?"
"Mm."
Fu Hanjiang nodded. "Alright, I'll find a way."
No matter how difficult it was to get the medication, he would do everything possible to get it for his brother! To wake him up and get him off that bed where he had lain for years!
He thought for a moment and instructed the doctor.
"Don't tell Grandma or Leyi about this yet."
"Understood."
The doctor understood his meaning.
Although there were successful cases of this medication, it wasn't 100% guaranteed. They had faced disappointment many times over the years.
Fu Hanjiang wanted to bear this pressure alone until his brother woke up.
If his brother woke up, it would be a cause for celebration.
If not, then the disappointment and sorrow would be his alone to bear.
...
Fu Mingzhu was recovering well after her surgery.
In a few days, she was preparing to be discharged.
What followed was just a matter of proper rest, and the conditions at the Fu family home were naturally better than any nursing home.
On the day of discharge, Sheng Xiangsi came to visit.
"Xiangsi." Fu Mingzhu happily held her hand, "You're such a good girl, always the first to come."
Just then, Fu Hanjiang walked in, and upon seeing Sheng Xiangsi, his eyes unconsciously lit up, and his voice carried an unknowing joy.
He raised an eyebrow, "Grandma, are you saying I get no credit for staying with you these past few nights?"
"Stop trying to take credit."
Fu Mingzhu patted Sheng Xiangsi's hand, "Our Xiangsi is so obedient and considerate, how can you, standing around like a wooden stick, compare?"
"Humph." Fu Hanjiang chuckled, "Fine, your Xiangsi is the best."
"Exactly."
Fu Mingzhu laughed and then turned serious, "Xiangsi, these next few days, come stay with Grandma at our house."
Her tone was one of command, not a suggestion.
Sheng Xiangsi was surprised and hesitated, "Grandma, this... isn't appropriate, is it?"
Considering her current relationship with Fu Hanjiang, moving into the Fu family home didn't seem right.
"What's inappropriate?"
Fu Mingzhu lightly glared at her, "Even if you and Hanjiang can't be husband and wife, does that mean you stop calling me Grandma?"
"Of course not." Sheng Xiangsi immediately shook her head.
"Then that's settled."
Fu Mingzhu smiled, "To Grandma, you will always be my little granddaughter. I've just been discharged, and you can't stay with me for a few days?"
With things said this way, Sheng Xiangsi found it hard to refuse.
Fu Hanjiang chimed in, "Xiangsi, just agree. Leyi isn't in Jiang City these days, and Grandma has no one to talk to."
Any further refusal would seem unreasonable.
Sheng Xiangsi had no choice but to agree, "Then I'll stay with Grandma for a few days."
"Good." Fu Mingzhu was pleased, patting her hand and smoothing her hair, "Such a good girl."
Since she would be staying a few days, Sheng Xiangsi needed to go back to West 12th Street to pack some things. Fu Mingzhu instructed Fu Hanjiang to accompany her and bring her back to the Fu residence.
Actually, even without her instruction, Fu Hanjiang would have done so.
Back at West 12th Street, Sheng Xiangsi packed her things, got in the car, and headed to the Fu residence.
On the way, Sheng Xiangsi remembered something and looked at Fu Hanjiang, "By the way, when is Yao Leyi coming back?"
"It'll be a few days. Why?"
"Oh." Sheng Xiangsi nodded, "When she comes back, please let me know in advance."
"Hmm?" Fu Hanjiang was puzzled, not understanding, "Why?"
Sheng Xiangsi was surprised that he didn't understand.
"Of course, to leave. She doesn't want to see me... you know she won't want to stay under the same roof as me."
Hearing this, Fu Hanjiang was taken aback, gripping the steering wheel tighter.
He scoffed, "You're overthinking. Leyi isn't that petty. She's long forgotten the past."
Really?
Sheng Xiangsi smiled faintly, shaking her head almost imperceptibly.
"Then just think of it as me not having the face to face her."
Hearing this, Fu Hanjiang's breath caught... She had thrown his own words back at him!
So he couldn't even argue back.
...
That evening, Sheng Xiangsi stayed at the Fu residence.
After dinner, Fu Mingzhu asked Fu Hanjiang to stay behind for a talk.
"Grandma, what's up?"
"Mm." Fu Mingzhu held her ginseng tea, sipping it slowly, "Do you know why I wanted Xiangsi to stay?"
Fu Hanjiang raised an eyebrow, "Didn't you say you wanted her to keep you company?"
"You..."
Fu Mingzhu paused, shaking her head with a helpless smile.
With a sigh, she said, "You... oh well, I've come to accept that you really don't like Xiangsi, and I've accepted that."
Hmm? Fu Hanjiang was surprised, "What did I do now?"
Why was this turning into a discussion about him not liking Sheng Xiangsi again?
"What did you do?"
Fu Mingzhu glared at him, "Even if you can't be husband and wife, you grew up together at least. As a sister, you can't even remember her birthday! If Hanchuan were well, he would surely remember."
What? Fu Hanjiang was taken aback. That girl's birthday was coming up?
He listened as Fu Mingzhu continued, "I plan to throw her a proper birthday party and then... find her a good match."
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