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In the VIP Ward of the Chinese-Western Medicine Integrated Hospital in City A, the on-duty doctor was conducting daily routine checks on the patient in the bed. The VIP Ward was very quiet, with only faint breathing sounds and the beeping of machines echoing in the spacious room.
It was already early summer, and a scorching heat wave swept through the entire city, as if it were going to roast people alive.
A taxi drove up from a distance and stopped at the entrance of the integrated hospital. Green Qi opened the car door and stepped out, struggling against the heat that hit her face.
She hurried into the hospital, her eyes scanning the hospital's directional map in the lobby for a moment before heading straight towards the inpatient department. Her small face was covered with fine beads of sweat, and her long ponytail swayed from side to side as she walked briskly.
It was early morning, and there were many people using the elevator. After pressing the button, Green Qi anxiously watched the numbers slowly descend. Her petite lips were tightly pressed into a straight line. With a "ding," the elevator finally arrived. As people inside exited one after another, she stepped in and pressed the floor button; soon, the elevator stopped at the VIP floor.
After registering at the nurse's station and asking for her father's room number, Green Qi followed the directions to find her father's ward. She felt deep regret for having left her father behind in pursuit of what she thought was love. Her father had treated her so well, working hard just to provide her with a better life, while she had done nothing for him.
Arriving at her father's room, Green Qi took a deep breath, turned the doorknob, gently pushed open the door, and walked in.
Her father lay asleep in bed, his pale face devoid of any vitality. Tears welled up in Green Qi's eyes; she rarely cried because her father had said he loved to see her bright smile. That person had also said something similar—only those who heard it remembered, but what about those who said it?
Forcing herself not to dwell on such thoughts, she sat down by her father's bed, reached out to rub her face, and forced a smile.
Perhaps sensing someone nearby, Old Man Gu slowly woke up. His heavy eyelids struggled to open as he removed his oxygen mask and attempted to sit up. Green Qi hurriedly helped him. "Dad, take it easy; let me adjust your bed first!"
As she spoke, Green Qi crouched down to raise the head of the bed. It took Old Man Gu a while to regain his senses. "Daughter, why are you back? It must be that Secretary Xu who told you!" His voice was still somewhat muddled from just waking up. Hearing this made Green Qi feel an indescribable pain; even in this state, her father still wanted to hide things from her.
She fought back tears welling in her eyes as she pushed the bed adjustment handle back in and pulled over a chair to sit down, tucking in the blanket beside him. Softly she said, "Dad, I missed you; can't I come back to see you?" Listening to his daughter's affectionate words brought a smile to Old Man Gu's face, softening his expression as well.
He reached out and patted Green Qi's hand, smiling as he said, "Whatever you want, Dad will support you. As long as you're happy, that's all that matters. Over the years, I've been so focused on the company that I haven't been able to spend time with you. I've missed so many moments of your growth, and now look how much you've grown!" His simple words undoubtedly struck a chord with Green Qi's already fragile nerves. She tightly grasped her father's hand, forcing a smile while her nose tinged with bitterness, and her stubborn eyes began to burn with tears.
Making an excuse to step out and call a friend in America to report that she was safe, Green Qi hurriedly left the hospital room. After running a few steps, she could no longer hold back the tears that burned her eyes. She stood by the window for a while to calm herself down. Instead of returning immediately to her father's room, she went directly to the doctor's office to find her father's attending physician.
After carefully inquiring about her father's condition, Green Qi didn't even know how she left the office. Although she had mentally prepared herself beforehand, facing the reality was still unbearable.
The doctor's words echoed in her ears: "The patient is experiencing severe kidney failure and needs a transplant as soon as possible; otherwise, there is a risk to his life!" Not wanting anyone to see her distraught expression, she turned into the stairwell, where only the sound of her footsteps could be heard in the quiet space. The thought that her father might die caused tears to quickly spread in her eyes, falling drop by drop onto her toes as she descended the stairs.
When Green Qi returned to the hospital room, Old Man Gu was already asleep, likely exhausted from his weakened state. Early the next morning, after Old Man Gu finished his porridge, Green Qi made an excuse to find a doctor for a compatibility test. The VIP ward corridor was rarely traversed and felt eerily quiet. Just as she reached her father's room door, a nurse rushed over: "Miss Gu, why didn't you answer your phone? The patient's condition has deteriorated rapidly; he just underwent emergency treatment and has now been moved to the intensive care unit!"
The nurse's words were like a bolt from the blue; Old Man Gu had just faced death without her knowledge. Without taking time to see her father, she hurried to the doctor's office. There she learned that her father needed surgery tomorrow; time was tight, a suitable kidney source had not yet been found, and her own compatibility results were still pending. In an instant, countless thoughts collided in her mind, feeling like they might explode.
In despair often lies a glimmer of hope. Around noon, the doctor informed her that there was a patient whose compatibility ratio was very similar to her father's and whose family was willing to donate organs. The doctor urged Green Qi to negotiate with the donor's family as soon as possible. Upon hearing this good news, Green Qi's heart, which had been numb from pain, finally felt a moment of relief.
She understood that this was the only chance to save her father; no matter what demands were made by the other party, she would accept them—
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