Just now, because he was scared, he didn't even notice that his hand was being held by Gu Zheng.
Or even if he knew, he wouldn't care.
Gu Zheng felt a sudden emptiness in his hand, and his heart felt a similar emptiness. But he knew Xia Ran was in a bad mood, so he didn't say much, only saying...
"You don't need to worry about the money, just take good care of Grandpa. Or do you want us to find someone to take care of him?"
"No need," Xia Ran refused outright. "I can do it myself."
"Okay," Gu Zheng replied immediately. "I'll go with you."
"No need, Grandpa is fine now, I can manage on my own."
Although his grandfather's incident was due to Gu Zheng, he still didn't want to have anything to do with Gu Zheng.
"No, I need to stay with you." Gu Zheng's tone was very firm.
Xia Ran moved her lips slightly, but ultimately acquiesced and said nothing.
He didn't know what was wrong with him; he just subconsciously wanted someone to be with him.
Grandpa was quickly transferred to the intensive care unit and will need to wake up tomorrow before he can be transferred to a regular ward.
Xia Ran and the others couldn't go inside to see; they could only look through the small window at the entrance.
Meanwhile, Dazhuang had also packed his things and was ready to come find Xia Ran and the others.
But just before leaving, he thought of Gu Chen.
Gu Zheng has already left with Xia Ran; we don't know how the child is doing.
After thinking it over, Dazhuang decided to go and find Gu Chen, since Gu Zheng had already gone to help Xia Ran.
He had just reached the door when he saw Gu Chen standing there with red eyes.
"Uncle Dazhuang..."
The child's tearful voice left Dazhuang momentarily at a loss for what to do.
"Um, don't cry, I..."
Dazhuang had no experience interacting with children, and he really didn't know what to do when his child was on the verge of crying.
"Uncle Dazhuang, where is Great-Grandpa? Is he... Waaah... Is he sick?"
"Huh?" Dazhuang was taken aback. "How did you know?"
“My eldest uncle told me, sob sob sob... He said that my great-grandfather was sick, and he and my younger uncle accompanied him to see a doctor. He told me to go back with the bodyguards.”
The child cried as he spoke, and Dazhuang finally understood how the child knew.
"Don't worry, your great-grandfather will be fine. When are you going back? I'm going back too, can we go back together?"
Dazhuang glanced at the bodyguard not far behind the child. He had originally intended to leave alone, but seeing the child's condition, he thought he might as well take the child with him.
After hearing this, the bodyguard thought for a moment and said he would go ask before calling Gu Zheng.
The child nodded without hesitation.
"Okay! Uncle Dazhuang, please take me there. I... I miss my stepfather and my great-grandfather."
He originally wanted to avoid meeting his stepfather, but he simply couldn't resist today.
If something were to happen to Great-Grandpa, Little Dad would be very sad, and he wants to stay by his side.
Dazhuang didn't answer the child immediately, but instead said,
"You have to ask your eldest father about this first. I can't just take you away. From now on, no matter who you're with, you'll have to get your eldest father's permission, understand?"
Gu Chen, his eyes red-rimmed, was about to nod when the bodyguard next to him came over.
"Young Master said he would trouble you to take the young master back. We have a car, shall we leave now?"
Upon hearing the bodyguard's words, Dazhuang glanced at the child and noticed that the child was looking at him expectantly.
He had no other choice but to agree.
"Then let's go back together."
As soon as Da Zhuang finished speaking, He Xiu got out of the taxi in front.
He was probably quite drunk yesterday, and slept until just now. He had breakfast and came over, thinking he could take advantage of yesterday's events to spend more time with Dazhuang.
When He Xiu saw Da Zhuang put the suitcase in the car, his heart skipped a beat. He immediately went over, grabbed Da Zhuang's arm, and asked,
"Are you going back?"
If I weren't going back, why would I be packing my bags?
But why is Gu Chen here too? Where are Xia Ran and Gu Zheng?
Suddenly having his hand grabbed by He Xiu, who had feelings for him, Da Zhuang was instantly terrified. Upon hearing He Xiu's words, he couldn't help but roll his eyes.
“I didn’t go back. I went to find Xia Ran. Something happened to his grandfather. Xia Ran and Gu Zheng have already gone there. I’m going there with this child now.”
Actually, Dazhuang didn't want to talk to He Xiu, but for some reason, he couldn't help but say what was on his mind, even though he didn't want to say it.
He Xiu frowned and said,
"Grandpa Xia had an accident? Which hospital is he in now? What happened?"
He Xiu thought that Grandpa Xia's illness must be very serious, otherwise, why would he need to transfer to another hospital when there are hospitals here?
Dazhuang tried to keep his tone indifferent, "Yeah, it's pretty serious."
Chapter 276 Refusal
He Xiu thought for a moment and said, "I'll go back with you, but you need to take me back to the hotel to get some things first."
The hotel he stayed in was different from the one Dazhuang took him to yesterday.
Dazhuang really didn't want to be with Hexiu, so he strongly refused.
"No way." He refused outright. "Go find your own car. I'm already riding in someone else's car, so it's inconvenient for me."
He Xiu didn't speak, but instead looked directly at the bodyguard. Since the bodyguard knew He Xiu and had a general idea of the relationship between Gu Zheng and He Xiu, he nodded in agreement.
He Xiu looked at Da Zhuang with a hint of smugness in his eyes, which angered Da Zhuang.
If he hadn't already promised the child, he definitely wouldn't have ridden in the same car as He Xiu; he would have turned around and left immediately.
But he had already promised his child, and he couldn't break his promise!
So in the end, Dazhuang and Hexiu took the children and went back in one car.
However, because of Grandpa Xia's matter, He Xiu didn't joke around with Da Zhuang at all along the way. Instead, he sent a message to Gu Zheng to ask if he needed any help.
After all, he is a doctor, and there are some things he can help with.
Gu Zheng replied shortly after, with just two words: "No need."
He Xiu breathed a sigh of relief; judging from Gu Zheng's condition, Grandpa Xia should be out of danger.
Gu Zheng sent a message to Uncle Wang, asking him to prepare some food and bring some supplies over, since Xia Ran would definitely be staying here with Grandpa Xia in the hospital.
When Uncle Wang received the message, he was tending to some flowers in the garden. When he saw the contents of the message, he was so shocked that he went straight to Aunt Gu.
Because Gu Zheng stayed with Xia Ran, Aunt Gu also stayed at home.
Aunt Gu was also shocked when she saw the news, and then she quickly told Uncle Wang...
"Quickly have them make some of Xiaoran's favorite food and tidy up her personal belongings. Why did it take you so long to tell us that the old man is in the hospital?"
Aunt Gu was also anxious. Since the old man had been transferred to this hospital, his illness must be very serious.
At this moment, Aunt Gu didn't care whether she would disturb Xia Ran. She just wanted to go and check on him as soon as possible. If something happened to the old man, Xia Ran would definitely not be able to hold on.
"Okay, I'll go right away." Uncle Wang replied and quickly turned around to instruct them to prepare some food and other necessities.
Aunt Gu personally delivered the items.
After so long, Xia Ran saw Aunt Gu and Uncle Wang again.
Qin Hao's father couldn't come because he was discussing work with a client.
Xia Ran was stunned for a moment when she saw the two of them, but Aunt Gu didn't think much of it and quickly walked over with the things in her hands.
"Why didn't you tell me that Grandpa was sick? Is he still angry with Auntie?"
For some reason, Xia Ran, who had already calmed down, couldn't help but feel a lump in her throat and her eyes redden after hearing these words.
He opened his mouth, but didn't know what to say or what to call Aunt Gu. In the end, he could only look at Aunt Gu and Uncle Wang silently.
Aunt Gu noticed Xia Ran's struggle and quickly said,
"Don't talk yet. I brought you some food. Come and have some. By the way, how is the old man? Can we go and check on him?"
Aunt Gu tried her best to make her tone much gentler, as if she was afraid of scaring Xia Ran.
Xia Ran shook her head and said, "Grandpa is fine now, but we can't go in to see him yet. We can only look at him from here."
Hearing that Xia Ran was willing to speak, Aunt Gu breathed a sigh of relief.
Her gaze lingered on Xia Ran and Gu Zheng a few times, and a sense of anticipation grew within her.
Could it be that the two have made up? Otherwise, why would they come back together?
However, she didn't say anything at the moment, nor would she ask, because Grandpa Xia's matter was the most important thing at this time.
"It's good that he's alright. Don't worry, we're here to make sure nothing happens to the old man."
"Thank you." Xia Ran didn't know what else to say besides thank you.
Seeing this, Uncle Wang was also moved and quickly handed over what he was holding, saying,
"Xiao Ran, here's chicken soup. Drink some quickly so you'll have the strength to take care of your grandfather when he wakes up."
Xia Ran pursed her lips and said softly, "Thank you, Uncle Wang."
Uncle Wang: "You're welcome, you're welcome. It's all I should do. Eat quickly, don't go hungry."
Xia Ran nodded, not refusing Uncle Wang and Aunt Gu's kindness, and sat down to eat.
He could refuse Gu Zheng without hesitation most of the time, but he couldn't do that when facing Uncle Wang and Aunt Gu.
And he was really hungry now; he had to eat something so he wouldn't collapse, because his grandfather still needed him.