The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 526 - 497 Memory, Return to Nan City_1

Chapter 526: Chapter 497 Memory, Return to Nan City_1

He Jingyu was taken aback, thinking of Huo Zhekun’s job and the long time he had spent in Yanjing, it was indeed time for him to go back.

"You have a point, you still have work to do." He Jingyu said, "Where’s my sister-in-law?"

"I’m staying in Yanjing to accompany Yingjie, I can’t leave Tiantian to care for him alone here," Jiang Lifang said; she could forsake everything else, but she couldn’t neglect her son.

He Tiantian frowned and after pondering, she said, "Aunt Jiang, from what I see of Brother Yingjie in the hospital, the usual routine is just taking his blood pressure and feeling his pulse, and there’s no real treatment. But whenever I talk to Brother Yingjie about things from the past, he always shows some reaction. Given this, we might as well go back to Nan City together. During the day you can go to work, and if there’s anything wrong, you can visit your hospital. And I can take Brother Yingjie to places we used to go when we were kids. Maybe that’ll help him remember!"

These were He Tiantian’s heartfelt words; the reason Huo Yingjie hadn’t recovered was due to some supernatural causes, beyond the help of medicine.

In light of this, her only option was the old-fashioned way, using past memories to remind Huo Yingjie. Perhaps it could awaken him.

Jiang Lifang thought it over and looking at her husband, she asked, "Old Huo, do you think this would be okay?"

Huo Zhekun, returning alone, couldn’t feel at ease leaving his son. After some thought, he said, "We should ask the doctor. If the doctor gives the okay to move him, then we’ll return to Nan City. Yingjie grew up there and is very familiar with the place, which could help with his recovery."

His wife would be alone back home and unable to cook, and Jiang Lifang was worried. If they could take their son with them, she was naturally pleased.

No sooner said than done, Jiang Lifang and Huo Zhekun went to speak with Doctor Zhang.

"Huo Yingjie is physically completely fine now; the only issue is his memory and intelligence. If bringing up more profound past events gets some reaction from him, returning to the surroundings he’s familiar with can indeed help his memory," Doctor Zhang explained. Although he wanted to keep Huo Yingjie nearby for observation and research, he was more hopeful for Huo Yingjie’s full recovery.

"Tiantian looks after Yingjie every day and she reported that when she brings up the past, Yingjie seems to remember. That’s why we thought of doing this," Jiang Lifang said, feeling a glimmer of hope for home from Doctor Zhang’s words.

"If that’s the case, I’ll write a certificate for you, and you can be discharged from the hospital," Doctor Zhang nodded, perhaps it would be beneficial for Huo Yingjie, as there wasn’t much more he could do for him here.

"Thank you so much, Doctor Zhang," Jiang Lifang and Huo Zhekun expressed their gratitude.

After the couple returned to the Huo Family Old Mansion, they shared their plans with Old Master Huo and Old Madam Huo.

"Ah?" Old Madam Huo was startled, "You want to take Yingjie back to Nan City?"

Huo Zhekun nodded and said, "Yes, mother. Yingjie’s condition isn’t improving in the hospital. Since there’s no medication for memory loss, we’re thinking of taking him back to Nan City. That way, we can take him around familiar places and see if he can remember anything."

"But... Yingjie..." Old Madam Huo wanted to retain him, yet she couldn’t find a valid reason.

"Ah!" Old Master Huo patted his wife’s hand and said, "Don’t be sad! The second son is right. There are no better treatment options here. Maybe after returning, Yingjie might just start remembering things from the past."

Old Madam Huo wiped away tears and choked up, "Then let it be so. I only hope my dear grandson recovers soon."

"He will, mother," Jiang Lifang said, "I am a doctor too, and I will be on hand to treat any discomfort right away. And with Tiantian here as well, we can take good care of Yingjie."

Upon hearing He Tiantian’s name, Old Madam Huo felt even more heartache and said, "Tiantian is a good girl; no matter what happens to our Yingjie, we must not wrong this young lady. The things this girl has done are worthy of the Huo Family as a whole."

Old Madam Huo didn’t elaborate, but her stance was clear.

If Yingjie didn’t get better, they should not drag down a good girl with him.

Jiang Lifang’s eyes filled with tears as she nodded and said, "Mother, I understand what you mean. If she can’t become a daughter-in-law, then she’ll be my dear goddaughter."

"It’s good that you can think this way!" Old Madam said, "The He Family and He Tiantian owe us nothing, on the contrary, we are the ones indebted to their kindness. As human beings, we must never be ungrateful."

"Mother, we’ll bear that in mind," Huo Zhekun nodded, they would not impose on others beyond their will.

Huo Yingjun was busy with work all day, only having time to visit in the evenings; he had no time during the day.

Now, hearing that his second brother’s family was leaving, he felt guilty.

"Second brother, be careful in Nan City, someone has been making moves against our Huo Family recently," Huo Yingjun advised, "We’ve been too high-profile before, we need to act with caution going forward."

Huo Zhekun nodded and replied, "The incident with Yingjie was just a trigger. That big tiger is gone, but there will be another. I’m okay in Nan City, but you and father in Yanjing, you must be careful."

After listening to his two sons, Old Master Huo said, "This matter with Yingjie cannot just be overlooked, I will surely avenge Yingjie."

"Father, the situation is still unclear. Yingjie’s case, as heinous as it is, if we become disorganized, we might just fall into someone else’s trap, and that would put our Huo Family at a significant disadvantage," Huo Zhekun said, concerned for his son’s safety but more so for the Huo Family.

After all, when the nest is overturned, no egg remains unbroken!

If the Huo Family didn’t fall, they could continue to enjoy their privileges and safety; if the Huo Family collapsed, they would be like stray dogs, their family torn apart.

"Hm, the second son is right, we must think long-term. I was too impetuous just now," Old Master Huo conceded, "But those who framed us, I will not let them off easily."

Huo Yingjun had been gloomy because of his second brother Huo Yingjie’s situation.

Without his brother by his side for guidance, he felt insecure.

Thankfully, he still had his grandfather, father, and second uncle. He wasn’t yet required to face everything alone, and he still had time to learn.

He truly hoped his second brother would recover, lightening the weight on his shoulders.

The four family members talked late into the night in the study before retiring to their rooms to rest.

Due to Huo Yingjie’s special circumstances, the discharge procedure was rather complicated, taking two days to complete everything.

He Tiantian followed Huo Yingjie back. The Huo Family stayed overnight and had a reunion meal together.

Now, as long as Huo Yingjie didn’t speak, he seemed like a normal person; but once he spoke, it was clear something was amiss.

He Tiantian had once said that Huo Yingjie seemed like a normal person at night, but with other people around, he was as silent as a gourd, not uttering a word, just sitting there.

At times, this vexed He Tiantian to no end, and she felt like beating him up.