The scene was one of unmatched tragedy.
Another story of happiness shadowed by illness and the lack of money for treatment...
Liu Zhizhong felt entirely numb, his heart aching with pain.
And that pitiful young girl, with disheveled hair, tears soaking the strands plastered across her pale, paper-like face.
It was clear that she was too thin, too frail, her dark eyes devoid of light, filled only with despair and desolation.
Her mother, holding her, could no longer speak through her tears.
The heartbroken young girl soon fainted and slumped over onto her mother through the barrier of the Elantra's cockpit.
The female driver felt a weight on her and shook her head, supporting her daughter, trying to lay her back in the passenger seat.
Liu Zhizhong couldn't bear it any longer because he had recognized the female driver!
Especially that striking little red mole right in the middle at the base of her neck!
He immediately rushed over, opened the passenger door, and exclaimed, "Sister Juan, give the child to me, I'll cover whatever it costs!"
As he spoke, he wrapped his arms around the young girl, preparing to carry her out.
"You..." The female driver was stunned, staring blankly at Liu Zhizhong, "You are...?"
Liu Zhizhong hadn't mistaken her!
Her name was Lin Juan, a past neighbor from Liu Zhizhong's hometown. This was the woman who had once shown him kindness!
When Lin Juan saw him holding her child and wouldn't let go, she shook her head.
Tears filled Liu Zhizhong's eyes as he said firmly, "I'm Zhizhong, Doggy, Doggy Liu Zhizhong, remember?"
Yes, Liu Zhizhong's childhood nickname was Doggy.
"Doggy?" Lin Juan paused, scrutinizing Liu Zhizhong, "Are you... really Doggy?"
"It's me, it's me! Come on, no matter what's wrong with the child, I'll take care of it!"
"It's not... My goodness, you really are Liu Zhizhong?" Lin Juan still couldn't believe that this dashing and handsome young man was the dirty little Doggy from before.
It seemed he had done well for himself over the years, hadn't he? Official source ıs 𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭·𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮·𝙣𝙚𝙩
"My daughter's illness... forget it, Liu Zhizhong, let it be, I can't trouble you with this... Ah! Ah, ah..."
Liu Zhizhong was too impatient for further talk, and hurriedly picked up her daughter, racing directly to the hospital emergency room.
Lin Juan cried out in alarm, not even having turned off the car's engine, and jumped out to follow him.
Liu Zhizhong ran swiftly, while Lin Juan chased after him in high heels, which made catching up difficult.
When she finally caught up, Lin Juan said they didn't need to go to the emergency room; her daughter needed a heart transplant, the hospital had a donor, but she had run out of money.
Upon hearing this, Liu Zhizhong understood instantly, and his next actions were incredibly bold.
Half an hour later, Lin Juan was completely dumbfounded.
Her daughter Lin Youyou was admitted to the best private room in the hospital, the most prestigious one aside from the high-ranking officials' wing.
A respirator, ECG, oxygen, and all other necessities were provided, along with a dedicated nurse and an assistant physician.
Liu Zhizhong even demanded special meals be prepared.
The attending physician said that after one week of care she would be ready for surgery, with a specialist flying in from the Southern region to perform the operation personally. There would be no problem.
After all, Liu Zhizhong had paid three million in medical fees upfront, which was a significant amount rarely covered by medical insurance.
Watching her unconscious daughter lying quietly on the hospital bed, Lin Juan held her small hand, tears streaming down her face, utterly unable to believe such a twist in life.
Liu Zhizhong stood silently by her side, witnessing this scene, feeling a whirlwind of emotions. Was this how fate played with people?
After a while, the assistant physician whispered something in his ear.
So, Liu Zhizhong felt it was right and leaned in to say softly into Lin Juan's ear, "Sister Juan, let's step outside. The child probably won't wake up until tonight. It's been many years, and I have things I'd like to talk to you about. It looks like... neither of our cars have been turned off yet..."
Lin Juan then looked up, her beautiful face nearly touching Liu Zhizhong's mouth.
Her face flushed with a sudden reddening, she nodded and looked at Liu Zhizhong, feeling as if she was in a dream, so unreal...