Old Master Tang shook his head helplessly, "Everyone’s fate is different, and it can’t be forced, Dr. Zhou, I know that performing surgery on me involves risks for you too. If something goes wrong, it would greatly affect you..."
After all, if someone had an issue on his operating table, his career would definitely be damaged.
"Old Master Tang, this..." Zhou Zhongqing sighed, "I’m not worried about that."
"Let’s just leave it, I won’t have the surgery. I’ve lived to a ripe old age, I’ve lived enough." With this tone, Old Master Tang seemed quite accepting.
"Grandpa..." Tang Wan stood beside, her eyes rimming with urgency and redness.
According to Zhou Zhongqing, even without surgery, the risk of thrombosis was still there; either way, it was problematic.
"It’s alright, Grandpa’s fine." Old Master Tang beckoned her over, taking her hand, "If something really were to happen during the surgery, I’m afraid I might not even get to see you for the last time, just like your grandma..."
"She left without saying a word, it was heartless!"
"After so many years of marriage, she could have at least said goodbye, instead of leaving silently. My heart, ah—"
Remembering the past brought grief to the old master, causing Tang Wan, who was standing beside, to shed tears along with him.
The Jiang Family stood aside, unsure of what to do. Jiang Jinsang somehow found a handkerchief and handed it to Tang Wan.
"Dr. Zhou, what about doing the clot removal surgery first?" Fan Mingyu suggested.
Zhou Zhongqing pursed his lips, "At his age, any surgery is a harm. If he really has to go through surgery, I would suggest doing the other necessary procedures at the same time. The clot surgery also isn’t without its risks..."
"Enough, let’s not talk about it; I won’t have the surgery. Coming to Beijing this time, consider it as visiting old friends and having fun." The old master held Tang Wan’s hand, "The risk of the surgery is too high. If I can’t make it through, it’s better not to have it at all. Perhaps I could live a few more years."
"My greatest wish in life is to see our Wanwan marry into a good family, fulfilling her grandma’s wish. Otherwise, I won’t even know how to face her when my time comes."
"Grandpa, don’t talk nonsense. Don’t you still want to wait to hold your great-grandson? You said you’d help me with the baby." Tang Wan bit her lip.
She had witnessed both her mother and grandmother pass away and couldn’t bear to hear him talk .
"I will, as soon as you have a child, Grandpa will help you soothe them. I’m still very strong." The old master said and even patted his chest.
But he suddenly coughed violently twice, frightening everyone.
Zhou Zhongqing stood on the side, hesitated for a moment, "Mr. Tang, Miss Tang, my advice is still to follow the plan and go through with the surgery. I will do my utmost. All surgeries have risks, but if he gets through this, with the old master’s health, living to ninety is certainly no problem."
Tang Wan and Tang Yunxian exchanged glances. They were now faced with a difficult choice.
Without surgery, the old master could pass away at any time. With surgery, there was a chance to fight, but the risk was also significant, and they couldn’t make a decision right away.
"Please give me an answer as soon as possible. If you decide on surgery, the hospital needs to start arranging it, because there’s only one machine of its kind in the country, and many patients are waiting for it," Zhou Zhongqing spoke directly.
"I understand, thank you for your effort," Tang Yunxian replied, his brow furrowed.
"Dr. Zhou, will you stay for dinner?" Mingyu invited him.
"No, thanks, I have some matters to attend to at the hospital, I need to leave now..."
"Uncle Zhou, let me walk you out," Jiang Jinsang offered.
The two exchanged glances, Zhou Zhongqing coughed twice, signaled his assistant to follow, and while leaving, he reminded Jinsang to take care of his health and to contact him if needed.
"What is it?" Zhou Zhongqing’s heart felt uneasy under his gaze.
"Is Grandpa Tang’s condition really as exaggerated as you say?" Medical jargon could make appendicitis sound like a fatal disease to anyone unfamiliar with medicine.
"I’m a professional with ethics; what I say is true."
"It’s true, but has it really gotten to the point you described?"
"That’s something you need to ask Old Master Tang and your grandmother..." Zhou Zhongqing shrugged into his clothing, "It’s really cold today, I need to hurry home. Contact me by phone if there’s anything."
Having said that, Zhou Zhongqing left, and Jiang Jinsang had some idea of what might be going on, but he didn’t know what his grandmother and Grandpa Tang were conspiring together.
Wanwan was even crying urgently!
When Jiang Jinsang returned, the Jiang Family had moved from the guest room and was ready for dinner, but such an event left everyone with little appetite.
"Wanwan, tell me where you and Xiaowu went to have fun today," the old master said with a smile.