Peerless Divine Doctor in the City of Flowers
Chapter 659: The Warmth and Coldness of Human Relationships, The Harsh Realities of the World

Chapter 659: Chapter 659: The Warmth and Coldness of Human Relationships, The Harsh Realities of the World

"Jiaqi, what’s wrong?"

When Zhao Jiaqi walked back to the medical room on the right, Xu Zhi Rou noticed her swollen eyes.

She had obviously just been crying.

"It’s... it’s nothing... just that grandpa got hurt, and it feels heartbreaking."

Zhao Jiaqi naturally couldn’t say it was because she had just argued with her grandfather.

So she changed the subject, "How is Lin Fan doing?"

"Mr. Xue is still in there doing a thorough examination; Meng Yao is with him."

Xu Zhi Rou stood outside the tent, her face filled with anxious waiting.

Although Mr. Zhao had already made a decision, she still held onto a sliver of hope.

What if Mr. Xue had some way to save him.

"Oh, that’s good then."

Zhao Jiaqi glanced at the tent, then couldn’t help but take another look at Xu Zhi Rou.

"Zhi Rou, now that the fight is over, what are you planning to do next?"

"What do you mean ’what to do’?"

Xu Zhi Rou didn’t quite understand what Zhao Jiaqi meant at first.

"I mean... after all this is over, what do you plan to do?"

"If Lin Fan doesn’t wake up, I want to stay in Jiangning. After all, Meng Yao alone can’t take care of him, and I don’t trust hiring someone else, so I plan to stay and help out. At least taking walks and strolling around is pretty nice. Aren’t you planning the same?"

That’s when Xu Zhi Rou understood.

But she looked curiously at Zhao Jiaqi, who had previously also said she would stay to take care of Lin Fan.

"But... what if he never wakes up? Are you going to stay by his side forever?"

Zhao Jiaqi didn’t answer Xu Zhi Rou’s question; instead, she looked straight into her eyes.

"Of course!"

Xu Zhi Rou pursed her lips, but her gaze was resolute.

Be it a year, ten years, or even a lifetime.

Though she hadn’t known Lin Fan for long, in her heart, every aspect of his behavior was perfect.

Having such a man was already more than she could ask for.

"But... Meng Yao is his wife, and we... are nothing!"

Zhao Jiaqi bit her lip.

The one who had just stood firm with her grandfather, after leaving the tent, had also begun to reflect on their previous conversation.

What her grandfather said was extreme, but it indeed made sense.

She wasn’t his wife, not even his woman.

"So what if not? I may not be his wife, but still, his comrade in arms, right? Even if it’s just a friendship, how does it matter? Regardless, I will keep watching over him until he fully recovers."

Xu Zhi Rou’s voice was soft, yet it carried unwavering conviction.

After all, from the beginning, she never intended to contend for anything.

"Alright then!"

Zhao Jiaqi bit her lower lip and nodded.

His mind had already made a decision.

While the two were speaking, the tent was flung open.

Xue Muhua, with a face full of worry, walked out.

"Mr. Xue, is there any hope for Lin Fan?"

Zhao Jiaqi and Xu Zhi Rou immediately walked over quickly.

They asked with a face full of concern.

"This... this... I really don’t know how to say this..."

Xue Muhua looked at the two women with furrowed brows, "Lin Fan’s body doesn’t have any issues, it can be said that it’s in the best possible condition, but still, it can’t be determined what exactly happened that keeps him in a coma. As for the notion of soul damage, it’s not a term from my medical expertise, and besides, the study of souls is not my strong suit either, so... I can only say, my medical skills are truly inadequate. If Lin Fan were conscious, perhaps he might have a way to treat himself, but I’m incapable."

"Is there really no hope at all?"

Hearing this, tears also covered Xu Zhi Rou’s eyes.

Although they already knew this outcome.

But now truly facing it, it’s indeed difficult.

"I can only say that with my current medical skills, it’s utterly impossible, but I will return to Medicine King Valley and look into some ancient texts to see if there are any relevant records."

Xue Muhua couldn’t make an absolute statement; after all, a doctor must maintain a compassionate heart, and he still needed to provide a glimmer of hope for the patient’s family.

As for the means to cure Lin Fan, at least he didn’t have any right now.

While the three were discussing these matters, Ning Mengyao also walked out.

After wiping away her tears, she looked towards Zhao Jiaqi and Xu Zhi Rou.

"Since Mr. Xue has already tried his best, we should all prepare ourselves mentally. I was just thinking, let’s not spread the news of Lin Fan’s injury, especially not let Yang Linglong, Li Qiqi, and Shangguan Min Yue know about it. They are all in a period of intensive training right now, and I don’t want to disturb their emotions. As for Lu Feifei, let’s also keep it from her for now, given that she has just arrived in Modu and is unfamiliar with the place. It wouldn’t be good to have this weighing on her mind too. "

Ning Mengyao’s words deeply moved the two women.

Facing such a serious situation, her first thought was not to disrupt others’ lives.

"Meng Yao, rest assured, I will stay with you to take care of Lin Fan,"

Xu Zhi Rou quickly clasped Ning Mengyao’s hand.

She was very serious with her words.

"Zhi Rou, I appreciate your sentiment, but don’t forget that you have a major responsibility, and shouldn’t forsake your duties because of Lin Fan’s situation. I also believe that if Lin Fan were conscious, he would definitely not want to trouble others because of himself,"

Ning Mengyao smiled at Xu Zhi Rou, "If he were awake, I wouldn’t let you go either, but now that he has become like this, you staying here won’t be of much use either. It would be better for you to fulfill his dreams and stand firm in your role. Although he isn’t very serious normally, when it comes to national affairs, his seriousness is beyond understanding. Like this time, I believe he was prepared to make sacrifices, so anyway, you must continue to help guard our nation."

Ning Mengyao’s words instantly made Xu Zhi Rou’s tears flow.

She really didn’t want to delay herself anymore.

Lin Fan was now no different from a vegetable and had already lost his usual flair. It could be said that he had become useless, so how could he still qualify to be Prince Zhen Nan’s son-in-law.

"Meng Yao, don’t quick to drive us away, I suddenly thought of a way,"

Zhao Jiaqi, who had been silent all this while, suddenly slapped her forehead.

In her grief, How could she forget that person?

"What way?"

Ning Mengyao and Xu Zhi Rou eagerly turned to Zhao Jiaqi.

Both Divine Doctor and Mr. Zhao had sentenced Lin Fan to his fate; what else could she possibly have?

"You might not be aware, but Lin Fan actually has another confidante, Ni Chang, the Saintess of the Celestial Cave. Because she has always been hidden underground, her body can’t endure sunlight. So recently, she used my body to come up to the surface, which is why I have been back for a while but have not returned to Longya."

Zhao Jiaqi excitedly grasped the hands of the two women, "Her mind is now filled with thousands of years of memories, perhaps she might have a way to heal Lin Fan. I’m going right away to the Celestial Cave to ask her to come up using my body!"