Shen Wuyou quickly found some old Chinese medicine doctors in the courtyard and flipped through ancient books, actually finding an acupuncture technique.
An An was led outside by Wang Haozhuo. He looked from afar through the doors and windows at Elder Wang, whose body was covered in silver needles.
"Uncle Xiao Zhuo, is Grandpa really going to die?" He no longer used his playful nickname, tears welling up in his eyes.
He had watched Elder Wang's health decline day by day, and he had a premonition about some things.
Wang Haozhuo didn't know how to explain to An An. He had been an orphan since childhood and was taken in by the Jiang family.
Here, with Elder Wang, he felt a different kind of care. Elder Wang would hold his hand while he wrote and recited ancient poems to him.
Despite meeting him for the first time, Elder Wang showed no fear of the terrifying scar on his face and only praised him. Yesterday, when Elder Wang was conscious, he even gave him a card and told him to get cosmetic surgery so he could find a good wife later.
How could such a kind person encounter such a misfortune?
He turned his head to look at the oppressive dark clouds overhead, only hoping that Huo Rou would return soon.
Stimulated by the silver needles, Elder Wang opened his eyes. "Little A Rou, are you back?"
His first words were still about Huo Rou.
"She's already on the plane," Shen Wuyou gently held Elder Wang's hand. "Just hold on a little longer."
"Wuyou, record a message for me. If I can't wait any longer, she can at least hear me say goodbye," Elder Wang's voice was almost inaudible. Despite enduring physical pain, he managed a smile.
"That girl can't stand someone leaving without saying goodbye," Elder Wang's smile faltered. "I know."
Shen Wuyou's fingers were ice-cold. He took out his phone and pressed record.
Elder Wang's voice grew fainter, and the temperature of his hand grew colder.
Shen Wuyou's phone rang.
It was Huo Rou.
"Wuyou, I've landed. I'll be there in half an hour. I've already finished the purification and can use it directly," Huo Rou rushed through her instructions.
Elder Wang heard her words and said softly, "Take your time, don't rush."
Huo Rou sniffled and threatened, "You still have to back me up, don't forget."
Elder Wang forced his eyes open and laughed, "Okay."
The call ended, and he looked at Shen Wuyou. "Half an hour. Can you let me see Little A Rou one more time?"
He no longer had the strength to keep his eyes open and slowly closed them. Elder Wang felt the pain in his body and knew this request was too much to ask.
But if he left like this, what would happen to his Little A Rou?
"It might be very painful," Shen Wuyou's voice trembled slightly. He didn't want to suggest this method, but deep down, he also wanted Huo Rou not to have any regrets.
"Let's do it," Elder Wang exhaled.
The sirens of police cars grew closer.
Huo Rou had unimpeded passage all the way to the hospital. She rushed to the ward with the bottle in her arms.
She only saw the patient on the bed, covered in tubes, with bright red blood constantly being transfused in and out.
An An was by the bedside, crying heartbrokenly.
She hurried over and pushed the bottle into Shen Wuyou's arms. "Wuyou, I brought it. We can save him!"
Shen Wuyou looked at the full bottle of liquid in his arms, unsure of how to speak.
"Little A Rou."
Elder Wang gritted his teeth and spoke. His body trembled with pain, and his words were shaky.
Huo Rou walked in a daze to his side.
"We treated you like our granddaughter," Elder Wang looked at her with kind eyes. "I'm going to find your grandmother; she's been waiting for me for a long time..."
"In the next life, come and be our granddaughter, and we'll love you dearly."
Elder Wang had waited too long. He was in so much pain that he could no longer feel Huo Rou holding his hand.
"Little A Rou, goodbye..."
The last two words from Elder Wang were voiceless. He closed his eyes with a sense of contentment.
The piercing sound of the machines assaulted Huo Rou's every nerve.
If it weren't for the interference from BDD, she should have made it in time. Huo Rou's eyes were filled with desolation and hatred.
Giles, BDD.
[Zhou Wu: The contents of the USB drive also played a part in this cyberattack. I suspect Duan Rui; he left that day and hasn't returned.] Battle Flag Alliance group chat.
[Keyboard: Boss, the US is here again. Where are you? Do you need help?]
[Ren Zhen: She's not in the country recently; she probably hasn't seen her phone.]
[Liu Wu: Boss just got on the plane.]
[Panda: How do you all know my master's whereabouts?! By the way, I can't hold on much longer.]
[Keyboard: I've reported it; we should be able to hold on.]
[Qiong Qi: This is too arrogant. I wasn't paying attention for a moment, and I couldn't stop this thing.]
It was the US again.
Huo Rou's accumulated hatred erupted.
If she didn't go looking for trouble, they would come to her doorstep.
Huo Rou's thumb moved slightly, and a message was sent to the group chat.
[Chi You: Tomorrow, we strike back.]