latelenovela Chapter 134 Tangled
Chapter 134 Tangled
When Chi Moqing returned to the ward, he saw Yan Zuozuo and Mu Tianyang looking very serious. He glanced at them in confusion and walked straight over. Just as he was about to ask Yan's mother what she wanted to eat, he heard her say, "Moqing is here. There is fruit on the table. Help yourself."
Chi Moqing smiled, not noticing at first, but as he approached, he realized something was amiss. Although Madam Yan's eyes were moving, her gaze was fixed on the wrong spot. She smiled as she spoke to him, but her eyes were fixed on the doorway.
His heart skipped a beat, and he exchanged a glance with Yan Zuozuo.
Yan Zuozuo's eyes reddened, and she covered her mouth, afraid to cry. Mu Tianyang also looked grave; it seemed they all knew that Yan's mother's tumor was pressing on her optic nerve, causing her temporary blindness.
“Mo Qing must be quite busy lately, so don’t come over unless it’s important. Zuo Zuo too, stay home and rest during your pregnancy, why are you always coming to the hospital?” Mother Yan said with a smile, reaching out to hold Mu Tianyang’s hand, but after searching for a long time, she couldn’t find it, and her face darkened.
Mu Tianyang quickly reached out and held her tightly, agreeing, "That's true. Your mother is fine, so you don't need to come over." He gave Yan Zuozuo and Chi Moqing a wink.
Yan Zuozuo covered her mouth, as if she couldn't hold back any longer, and quickly ran outside.
Chi Moqing glanced at her worriedly, then said, "Mom, Zuo Zuo is having morning sickness, I'll go check on her."
Mother Yan nodded, squinting as she tried to see more clearly, but she still couldn't make out the scene before her. She knew from the doctor's tests earlier that day that she was likely going blind.
She sighed and said, "I don't want Zuo Zuo and Mo Qing to worry. Please cooperate with this and remember to remind me."
Mu Tianyang, filled with worry, held her hand tightly and said, "The children will find out sooner or later."
"I'll keep it a secret as long as I can. Don't worry. It's not bad that I can't see. I hope you won't mind if I really go blind in the future."
"What nonsense are you talking about? You'll definitely be cured." Mu Tianyang scolded in a low voice, then paused and added, "Even if you really go blind, I'll still hold your hand and walk with you for the rest of my life. You're not allowed to have any wild thoughts."
Yan's mother smiled but didn't say anything.
Outside the ward, Yan's mother sat on a bench, sobbing uncontrollably. Chi Moqing knew she was very worried, so he gently hugged her and comforted her.
Yan Zuozuo looked at him with teary eyes: "Tell me the truth, is Mom's condition very serious?"
Chi Moqing pondered for a moment, then looked steadily at Yan Zuozuo and said, "The situation may be a bit tricky. The doctor hopes that Mom can go abroad for surgery. Otherwise, if it is delayed any longer, it may become more serious."
Yan Zuozuo's tears fell even harder as she tightly gripped Chi Moqing's hand, her face full of worry.
Chi Moqing knew she was scared, so he reached out and hugged her tightly, then lowered his head to kiss her long hair. "Don't worry, I've already contacted experts abroad. Mom will be fine."
Yan Zuozuo nodded. Luckily, Chi Moqing was by her side; otherwise, she really wouldn't know what to do.
Back in the ward, worried that Yan's mother might be scared, they quickly wiped away her tears and said, "Mom, what do you want to eat? I'll have Moqing buy it for you. Or we can order food; I know a restaurant that serves really good food."
Mother Yan shook her head: "Your uncle knows what I want to eat. You should go back quickly. There are too many germs in the hospital. You're heavily pregnant, you need to think about the baby. Go now."
"But I want to spend more time with you." Yan Zuozuo took her mother's arm, trying her best to act as usual.
"There will be time later. You're going to be a mother now, so you should think more about your child. Go back now." Yan's mother smiled and urged them to leave, worried that they would notice something was wrong.
"Mom..." Yan Zuozuo protested coquettishly.
“Calling for Mom won’t help, go back quickly,” Mother Yan said firmly.
Yan Zuozuo wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Chi Moqing, who laughed and said, "Mom, I just discussed it with the doctors, and they all recommended that I have the surgery in the United States. I've already made the arrangements, and we'll go there in a few days."
Upon hearing this, Mu Tianyang was overjoyed, "Really?"
Chi Moqing nodded, and then heard Mu Tianyang say happily, "That's wonderful! After your mother's surgery is over, Zuo Zuo should give birth soon. It will be a double celebration."
Yan Zuozuo nodded vigorously and agreed, "That's right, that's right, it's perfect for Mom to teach me how to take care of the baby."
They were having a good time discussing it, but Yan's mother was clearly not so happy. After a while, she finally said, "Going abroad again?"
"Yes, we've contacted the best and most authoritative experts, so there definitely won't be any problems." After all, it's a relapse of the illness, and considering that Yan's mother is old and the risks are high, Chi Moqing is determined to do everything perfectly, no matter the cost, just to ensure her safety.
Yan's mother tightened her grip on the blanket, looked at Yan Zuozuo and then at Chi Moqing, and finally said, "Why go so far? Just stay in China."
Yan Zuozuo and Chi Moqing exchanged a glance, and then Yan Zuozuo said, "Mom, the US has experience with this type of surgery, and the risks are lower. Let's go abroad."
Mother Yan struggled for a long time before finally saying, "Let me think about it some more." She lowered her head, as if remembering something, and asked again, "Mo Qing, did the doctor say what would happen if I didn't have the surgery?"
If she didn't have the surgery and could wait until Yan Zuozuo had children, she would have no regrets. But if something went wrong with the surgery, and she hadn't seen her grandchildren yet, she couldn't die in peace. Besides, as people get older, they often have a longing to return to their roots; even if they were to die, they would prefer to die in their homeland. But if she went to America, what if something happened…
Yan Zuozuo was stunned, and said nervously, "Mom, how can we not have the surgery? We absolutely have to have the surgery! You..."
"Zuo Zuo." Chi Moqing called her, signaling her to be quiet, before turning to Yan's mother, "Mom, not having surgery is more dangerous than having surgery. Don't you want to see our child jumping and playing, growing up into a healthy adult?"
Mrs. Yan pursed her lips and said in a low voice, "So, surgery is absolutely necessary?"
"The surgery is definitely necessary. You should think carefully about having the surgery abroad. We'll take it slowly, there's no rush," Chi Moqing said gently.
Yan Zuozuo's eyes widened. How could she not be anxious? She was extremely anxious now. Every day that was delayed increased the danger. She couldn't wait to go to America tomorrow for her mother's surgery. The mother and daughter had depended on each other for over twenty years; she couldn't lose her.
She opened her mouth to speak, but Chi Moqing stopped her, smiling and saying, "Then we'll go back first. Remember to call if anything happens."
Mrs. Yan nodded and agreed, but her smile didn't fade until they left.
Going abroad for surgery? She was actually very reluctant. Shouldn't old people stay where they belong?
Chi Moqing and Yan Zuozuo walked downstairs and were just about to receive a call from Luo Bin. He didn't know what the other person said, but his expression changed drastically and his voice rose, "What?"
Yan Zuozuo was startled and looked at him worriedly. Chi Moqing then realized that he had lost control. He gave her a reassuring smile, said a few more words to Luo Bin, and then ended the call.
Yan Zuozuo asked anxiously, "What happened?"
Chi Moqing shook his head: "It's okay. Are you hungry? Let's go back and eat."
"Are you really alright?" Yan Zuozuo asked worriedly; he definitely didn't look alright.
Chi Moqing patted her head and said gently, "It's really nothing, let's go back."
Yan Zuozuo didn't ask any further questions and went straight home with Chi Moqing. In the car, she suddenly thought of He Xinrui and asked, "What happened to her later?"
"She is also an accomplice; she attempted murder and will likely face several years in prison."
Yan Zuozuo sighed, not out of sympathy for He Xinrui, but out of lament for the unpredictability of life. Cai Qingqing and He Xinrui, both from privileged backgrounds, ended up like this. And she…
She glanced at Chi Moqing, thinking how wondrous life truly was. Their initial encounter had led them hand-in-hand to this point. Their love hadn't been dramatic or dramatic, but this quiet, enduring bond had brought them together, making them inseparable. It just goes to show how unpredictable life can be; who knows where you'll end up or what will happen?
Lost in thought, she drifted off to sleep in the car, but a sudden jolt jolted her awake. Startled, she grabbed Chi Moqing's arm tightly and asked in a panicked voice, "Mom's surgery will definitely be successful, right?"
For some reason, she was very worried. Lately, she kept having strange dreams, like a premonition that something bad was going to happen. Just now, she had another bad dream. She dreamt that her mother waved goodbye to her, and she panicked for a second before waking up.
She kept reassuring herself that dreams are always the opposite of reality, and that her mother would be safe, but the worry in her heart still couldn't be eradicated.
Chi Moqing reached out and wiped the cold sweat from her forehead, held her hand tightly, and said firmly, "We will definitely succeed."
Yan Zuozuo forced a smile. Even after returning home, when Chi Moqing cooked her favorite dishes for dinner, she was still not in the mood and looked worried.
Seeing her like this, Chi Moqing was also worried. He silently hugged her and stroked her belly with both hands. "Mom will be fine, don't worry. You have to know that you are not alone now, and you also have to think about the baby in your belly."
Yan Zuozuo looked down at her belly, her eyes filled with guilt. She said dejectedly, "I know I shouldn't let my emotions affect the baby, but I just can't help worrying. My mother and I have depended on each other for so many years. What if something really happens to her..." As she spoke, her eyes reddened.
"I understand, I get it all. I will contact the experts in the United States again and try my best to reduce the risks." Chi Moqing hugged her and kissed her forehead.
Yan Zuozuo leaned against him, and now, besides praying, she didn't know what else she could do. Although her mother spoke hesitantly, she knew that Yan's mother had no intention of going abroad at all, which made her even more panicked.
"Wouldn't it be very dangerous for Mom to have surgery in China?" Yan Zuozuo was extremely tense.
Chi Moqing sighed. There was no way to hide this, so he could only tell the truth. "Compared to overseas, the risks of surgery in China are definitely greater. My mother is getting old, so I still recommend that she have the surgery abroad."
"It's because she's getting old that Mom doesn't want to go abroad," Yan Zuozuo muttered softly. Having lived with her mother for over twenty years, how could she not understand her feelings? She understood her thoughts, but now that her life was at stake, she couldn't worry about much else.
Regardless of whether Yan's mother agrees or not, she will insist on having the surgery. After all, in terms of both medical equipment and surgical skills, foreign countries are far more advanced than China; she absolutely must go abroad!