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Chapter 707 - 697: The Impossible Tremor

Chapter 707: Chapter 697: The Impossible Tremor

"Impossible!"

Even though Xu Maochun had dreamed countless times that his son was still standing alive before him, he was awake now, having just heard the truth about his son’s death and gazed at his son’s heart with profound heartache.

Revival from death has always been nothing more than a beautiful wish for people, how could it possibly happen in reality?

He was a doctor and knew even more clearly that this was utterly impossible.

"So, would Mr. Xu be willing to believe me this time?"

Xu Maochun was at a loss for words.

He stared intently at Wu Jue for a long time before he trembled and asked, "You, how will you do it?"

"Put Mr. Xu’s heart back. Although I’ve used a secret technique to preserve this heart, the heart alone can’t exist independently, the secret technique isn’t omnipotent, and after a long time without the nourishment of flowing blood, it will wither just the same."

"Just putting the heart back, and he’ll come back to life?"

"I can only say, there’s a possibility."

Xu Maochun was still struggling. Logically speaking, retrieving his son’s heart and placing it back in the body would at least make him complete.

As for the person who harmed his son back then, that person brought it upon themselves and can’t live, so his son should also be able to rest in peace.

But now the person in front of him had offered him another option that was almost wishful thinking; though he said it was impossible, and felt it was impossible, it was very difficult not to harbor a faint glimmer of hope.

"Wouldn’t we need to bring in a cardiac surgery expert to perform this operation? I know experts in this field, I can contact them now."

Wu Jue silently pulled out a surgeon’s license from his pocket, "Mr. Xu, don’t worry, I can do it."

Xu Maochun: "..."

Jiang Lingxi couldn’t help but raise her eyebrows.

She only knew Wu Jue was quite skilled in traditional Chinese medicine, she didn’t expect him to be so versatile.

"Alright," after thoroughly checking the authenticity of Wu Jue’s license, Xu Maochun finally made up his mind, "I’ll let you in!"

Behind the glass wall was an environment no less sterile than an operating room. Wu Jue went through disinfection procedures before entering with the heart.

The three people outside watched through the glass without blinking.

As time passed by minute by minute, Wu Jue, looking pale, came out after finishing the sutures at the chest.

This time he had independently completed a major surgery, and combined with the non-stop rush to get there earlier, he sat in a wheelchair once out and didn’t want to move at all.

Jiang Lingxi glanced at Xu Maochun, who was still staring at the operating table, and walked over to Wu Jue, choosing not to ask how confident he was.

They all said it was a miracle, one could only wait for the miracle to happen, or not happen.

"Wu Jue, what is Mr. Xu’s condition after the transformation?"

She had wanted to ask this question earlier but chose to hold it back when she saw Wu Jue trying hard to persuade Mr. Xu.

Wu Jue took a breath, "Actually, his transformed body is somewhat similar to Wu Hua."

This was something Jiang Lingxi had also considered before, she nodded, "And if the miracle happens, will he become like Wu Hua?"

If that’s the case, being neither human nor ghost, would Xu Zhiyi want to come back to life?

He might still want to, with a father and son, who could sever this bond?

Even if he couldn’t live like a normal person!

"Your question is as incisive as ever!" Wu Jue gave a wry smile, "It’s not as severe as Wu Hua, but it’s also impossible for him to live like a normal person anymore. This transformation left him a glimmer of hope for revival but also stripped away his ability to be a normal human."

Shen Yunqing patted his shoulder, "Whether he can accept this change, we first have to see if he can wake up. You’ve already done your best."

Wu Jue looked up into his friend’s eyes, pursed his lips, and softly said, "Actually, I also don’t know if what I’m doing is saving him or harming him again."

The three fell silent for a moment, all looking towards the operating table behind the glass wall.

"Will those patterns disappear?"

"No, they’ve already become part of his body. If he wakes up, he’ll have to live with those patterns."

After waiting for a long while, Xu Maochun couldn’t hold back and sneezed.

He finally shifted his gaze, looking at the three who were accompanying him in the underground waiting.

"Why don’t you go upstairs and rest, have some hot water, no need to accompany this old man waiting here."

"You should also go up and rest. Don’t let Mr. Xu wake up and find you’ve caught a cold."

"I’m afraid if I go upstairs first, if somehow... I’ll wait a bit longer, just a bit longer."

As Xu Maochun spoke, he hit the elevator button behind him, "You go up first, I’m really okay, I’ve stayed longer before. Maybe the kid hears too many people and is embarrassed to wake up."

Jiang Lingxi, seeing she couldn’t persuade him, had to take Shen Yunqing and Wu Jue into the elevator.

As soon as she got back to the surface, her phone buzzed.

All the messages she couldn’t receive underground came flooding in.

Tong Yue: [The promotion event for the new drama is scheduled for three-thirty in the afternoon, I’ll pick you up after lunch.]

[Where are you? Did you see the message?]

[You aren’t answering your phone, young mistress, at least send a reply!]

...

Jiang Lingxi quickly replied with a [Received], then looked up at Shen Yunqing, "I suddenly remembered I have an event this afternoon."

She had it memorized, but the shock from Xu Maochun’s request made her forget it completely.

"I’ll drop you off first. Wu Jue..."

"I’ll stay," Wu Jue waved to them both, "I’ll inform Mr. Xu that you need to leave for now due to an urgent matter. If a miracle really happens, I’ll need to thoroughly examine Mr. Xu’s body, and I’ll have to diligently emphasize post-operative care and lifestyle considerations. If he doesn’t wake up... the body will need proper handling too. Regardless of the outcome, I’ll keep you updated."

Shen Yunqing: "Thank you for your hard work."

Wu Jue smiled: "It’s my duty."

Almost as soon as Jiang Lingxi got into the car, Rong Yue’s call came through.

"I didn’t get your messages because the basement signal was bad, Sister Rong, just come to Xiyuan to pick me up at the designated time."

Tong Yue, who hadn’t even had time to start speaking: "... Quite on the ball. Right, I saw the national station’s new drama promotion, you might have to perform a simple talent act related to your character during the live broadcast, think about what to prepare, it should align with the character you’re playing."

"Something the character would do?"

"Yes."

"Alright, got it."

After hanging up, Jiang Lingxi seriously contemplated the acts she could perform related to her role as the Emperor.

But after thinking for a while, she had to admit.

"I really don’t seem to have any talent."

"What?"

"Talent. For the afternoon event, I need to perform a skill related to my character. I can lead troops in battle, review memorials at morning court, but none of these can be performed, right? If I’d known, I would have learned the piano from you!"

Back then, she was only interested in listening, making comments was doable.

"Never mind, I’ll improvise if necessary."

After saying that, both their eyes were drawn to the suddenly illuminated phone on the car mount.

It was a call from Wu Jue.

Jiang Lingxi quickly answered it.

And heard a voice so excited it was slightly incoherent, but still recognizable, coming from the other end, "It moved, oh my god, it really moved..."

"What moved?"

"The heart! It’s really moving!"