Chapter 263 So Sour, Truly So Sour

The next morning, Zhao Yanan and Zhou Xiaoruo went to visit Chu Yuxuan at the hospital.

The two best friends stayed together last night and talked until the early hours. Even though makeup could hide their dark circles, the redness in their eyes was still visible. Zhou Xiaoruo carried a box of fruit and a bouquet of flowers. As soon as she stepped into the ward, she loudly shouted, "Little sister-in-law is here to visit!" Sitting by the window, Old Four, who hadn't slept all night yet didn't show much fatigue, blinked and muttered under his breath, "Crazy woman..."

Chu Yuxuan leaned against the headboard and smiled faintly, "Are you here to see me or someone else?"

Zhou Xiaoruo glanced at Old Four, then laughed, "I'm here to see both!... Park Bucheng, is your mouth welded shut or something? In your country, would saying hello to a friend result in a death sentence? You're as silent as a corpse!"

Old Four replied, "Aishiba."

Zhou Xiaoruo shot him a glare and muttered, "Aishiba my foot, is that the only thing you can say all day..."

Zhao Yanan couldn't help but laugh, watching Zhou Xiaoruo and Old Four. She wondered if this pair of frenemies would ever become something more.

After a moment, she looked at Chu Yuxuan and noticed her husband gazing at her with deep affection. Blushing, she lowered her head slightly and walked over to sit by the bedside.

"Does it still hurt?"

Chu Yuxuan grabbed her hand and pretended to be pitiful. "It hurts, hurts a lot. I need Doctor Zhao to prescribe a remedy."

Zhao Yanan extended a finger and gently brushed the bite mark on the corner of his lips, whispering, "My medicine hurts even more."

Chu Yuxuan said softly, "I'm not afraid."

Zhao Yanan rolled her eyes at him, "Be serious... Did the doctor say when you can be discharged?"

Chu Yuxuan replied, "After a few more IVs and some oxygen therapy, I can be discharged tonight."

Just then, Zhou Xiaoruo placed the fruit on the bedside table, rolling her eyes as she muttered, "Ugh, the sourness, it's unbearable! Feeding people dog food first thing in the morning is really damaging to one's virtue!"

Zhao Yanan scolded, "Watch your mouth."

Chu Yuxuan chimed in, "Old Park, delete her WeChat."

Old Four muttered, "Mm…"

Zhou Xiaoruo quickly rushed over to Old Four, grabbing his phone with both hands. "Park Bucheng, are you insane? If your boss told you to eat crap, would you do it?!"

Old Four replied calmly, "Unlike you, my brain isn't missing a screw."

Zhou Xiaoruo, wearing a pout, turned to Chu Yuxuan with a pitiful expression, "Brother-in-law... I was wrong... Wait, what happened to the corner of your mouth?"

Zhao Yanan's face turned even redder. Instinctively, she reached out to cover Chu Yuxuan's mouth, but it was too late.

Chu Yuxuan smiled, "Your sister bit me. It was sweet."

Zhou Xiaoruo rolled her eyes so hard they nearly disappeared. After a brief pause, she gave Old Four a resentful look and teased, "Park Bucheng! Did you not wash your face this morning? Look at your dry skin! No way, you have to come to my clinic tonight for treatment!"

Old Four grumbled, "Aishiba!"

Chu Yuxuan laughed so hard his wounds almost split open. If his cold-blooded brother really ended up with Dr. Zhou, their days would be filled with joy.

After some banter, Zhao Yanan adjusted Chu Yuxuan's collar and stood up. "Yuxuan, I'm heading out now. You rest well."

Chu Yuxuan was taken aback for a moment. "It's the weekend today. Where are you going? Stay with me a bit longer."

Zhou Xiaoruo's gaze turned slightly awkward, and she glanced out the window.

Zhao Yanan squeezed Chu Yuxuan's hand, smiling softly. "I'm going to Xiaoruo's clinic for a treatment. I haven't gone this whole month."

Chu Yuxuan shrugged, "Alright, take that big guy with you. I'll feel more at ease."

"Mm." Zhao Yanan nodded and looked at Zhou Xiaoruo, "Let's go."

Zhou Xiaoruo, without missing a beat, poked Old Four's chest with a smirk. "Be sure to come tonight, Park Yisheng is missing you. You can ignore me, but you can't abandon your kid, can you?!"

After giggling for a bit, she waved goodbye to Chu Yuxuan and left the room with Zhao Yanan.

Chu Yuxuan looked at Old Four in confusion. "A kid? You two are playing it wild, huh! Park Yisheng… That's a lively name."

Old Four didn't respond.

Chu Yuxuan chuckled, "Old Four, you should really consider Dr. Zhou. She's quite a catch."

Old Four said indifferently, "I won't live for much longer. There's no point."

"Don't say such pessimistic things," Chu Yuxuan said. "It's just a bullet. Sooner or later, there'll be a way to remove it."

Old Four didn't reply, turning his back to Chu Yuxuan and squinting at the bright sunlight streaming through the window.

Chu Yuxuan picked up the phone on his bedside table and sent a message to Old Two: "What did that specialist in Shanghai say?"

After about ten minutes, Old Two replied: "He looked at Old Four's scans and did a VR simulation of the surgery. It failed… but he's taking it seriously and is still working on a solution."

Chu Yuxuan replied, "Throw more money at it. Use cash to hammer out a plan. Also, stay in touch with the hospitals in New York and Luxembourg. Whichever one has the best plan, we'll go there."

Old Two responded, "Got it. I'm on it."

Meanwhile, Old Three dropped off Zhao Yanan and Zhou Xiaoruo at the clinic. After what happened before, the big guy personally escorted them upstairs and did a quick inspection of the clinic to ensure it was safe. Just as he was about to leave, Zhao Yanan called out, "Why don't you rest in the living room? There isn't even a chair in the hallway."

Zhou Xiaoruo, knowing Old Three was still beating himself up with guilt, comforted him, "Hey, you may look silly, but you give off a real sense of security! Sit on the sofa. I'll make you some coffee. If you're bored, watch some TV or play with the cat."

Old Three smiled sheepishly, feeling a bit embarrassed, "I'll just wait outside… Sis-in-law, I used to be a monk. I'll meditate in the hallway. Don't worry about me."

Zhao Yanan pouted, "No way. Listen to me and stay in the living room. Don't run around, or your big brother will accuse me of mistreating you."

Pausing for a moment, she joked, "Also, aren't you afraid a bad guy might fly in through the window?"

Old Three scratched his head, "It's so high up. If someone could fly in, they'd have to be Spider-Man. I wouldn't stand a chance…"

Zhou Xiaoruo chuckled, "You're like the Hulk! How could you lose to Spider-Man? Don't forget, you can knock out a god with one punch! Hahaha…"

After a few jokes, Old Three relaxed and sat down on the sofa.

Zhou Xiaoruo made him a cup of coffee, turned on the TV, and then led Zhao Yanan to the treatment room. Left with nothing to do, Old Three sipped his coffee and went to the balcony to play with the cat.

The little black kitten was about two months old, and in Old Three's huge hands, it looked even more delicate and small.

"So, your name is Park Yisheng, huh? Humph... I can't curse your dad, but I sure can curse you!"

"Meow!"

"Oh? Talking back? I'll flick your little nose…"