Chapter 8, the aurora dissipates

I dare not continue to think further

The last five words drained all strength from Gu Mi Yin, and she sat on the ground like a rag doll, tears streaming down her face. Suddenly, she raised her head and, refusing to give up, asked, "Doctor, are you joking?"

In a short period of time, Xia Han seemed to have become a different person; she was no longer ostentatious, no longer laughing heartily, and no longer cursing. When accompanying her to rent an apartment, she asked the landlord if there was a water heater. The landlord rolled his eyes and said, "You want to rent cheaply, yet expect all the appliances to be included. How is that possible? In this day and age, having a place to stay is already quite good! Are you renting or not? If not, I will rent it to someone else."

I truly hope that everything will turn out as my mother said, and that Xia Han will choose to forgive me

I hurried to the hospital and inquired at the front desk of the inpatient department, finally locating Xu Jingchuan

Xu Jingchuan shook his head

Meng Xilou hung up the phone abruptly, seemingly angry. I sat there in a daze, my mind blank. His assertiveness left me feeling at a loss.

The moment Xia Han saw her father, tears streamed down her face

Gu Yuetian was also angry. He glared at me and said, "I am not selfish. What do you and your mother eat and wear! The Summer family is where it is today not because of me, but because of Xia Qijun! Without me, there would be others; I just happened to be that person. Su Xi, understand this: who is supporting you and your mother now!"

If it weren't for my mother stopping me, that slap would have already landed on my face

"Daughter, I am sorry..." Xia Qijun was in tears.

Do you know where he is

I glanced at my mother before chasing after her

The hospital is very quiet, as if one can hear the sound of electricity flowing

a ninety percent chance

"What brings you to see me?" Xu Jingchuan asked, squinting as he looked out the window.

I pointed outside, signaling Xu Jingchuan to go out and talk, and he nodded.

The police asked if Gu Yuetian had offended anyone, to which his mother shook her head and said she did not know, as she had never inquired about Gu Yuetian's matters

Tears mixed with rainwater slide down, and everything in front is blurred

Vanjia's expression changed repeatedly as he said in a low voice: "Gu Mi Yin has already told me, but I do not believe it"

Xia Han suddenly turned around, staring at me without moving, and said word by word: "Su Xi, my father has fallen to this point today because of Gu Yuetian"

The first year of university is coming to an end. I have had a few meals with Meng Xilou and walked through a few streets. We have not held hands, nor have we embraced. Our walks have been filled with silence, and our relationship has not made any substantial progress. Yet, I feel that everything is getting better

Something dripped onto my forehead, a refreshing sensation. I looked up, and large raindrops came crashing down, quickly soaking the street. The rainwater fell on the leaves by the roadside, making a pattering sound. Passersby hurriedly ran to find shelter from the rain. I quickly ran under the eaves of a roadside shop to take cover from the rain

Vajra murmured a "good" and then turned around and left without hesitation

The sky was overcast, and the weather in June was unbearably hot. I squatted by the roadside, looking up at the sky. Suddenly, my phone rang; I looked and saw it was a call from Meng Xilou.

Gu Mi Yin said with a cold smile: "What kind of woman gives birth to what kind of child, do not foolishly think you can take away the Gu family's wealth!" Gu Mi Yin was surrounded by thorns, and no one could approach her

Mother squatted down and asked with concern, "Xixi, what exactly happened..."

"Is this the way the Xia family has become because of you?" I asked, looking into Gu Yuetian's eyes, word by word.

Xia Han's eyes were red and swollen, revealing a hint of confusion. When she saw me, tears streamed down her face incessantly

During the process of seeking shelter from the rain, she was surprisingly quiet

I stood outside anxiously for a while, then turned and ran to find Xu Jingchuan

When the police were handling the traffic accident, they reviewed the surveillance footage from the time of the crash and found the incident to be quite suspicious. Before the event occurred, the car that collided with Gu Yuetian was parked by the roadside. It was only when Gu Yuetian's vehicle appeared that the parked car started its engine and drove straight ahead, crashing into Gu Yuetian's car. At that moment, a truck happened to be passing by, and Gu Yuetian's car was hit twice. The perpetrator was wearing a hat and had their face covered, making it impossible to clearly identify their appearance

Finally, I found her in front of her mother's gravestone

I have long stated that Xia Han's healing ability is stronger than mine, so after an incident, once she vented her emotions, she was able to quickly face reality. She began to go out to look for a job, and in order to save money, she ate instant noodles every day, took the bus to work, and then took the bus back. In a short period of time, I could find no trace of a spoiled young lady in her.

Neither my mother nor I mentioned this matter to Gu Mi Yin, fearing that she might act recklessly

I held her hand and said with a smile, "Rest assured, I do not charge interest"

I have already made the worst possible plans; whether it takes ten years, twenty years, or even a lifetime, I am willing to wait

Mother is worried about Gu Mi Yin and asked me to go out to find her

She is like a resilient plant, striving to grow, yet I find it increasingly difficult to discern her joys, anger, sadness, and happiness

I also have my own selfish motives; if Gu Mi Yin and Fan Jia were to be together, perhaps Meng Xi Lou would finally give up.

Xia Han looked at me, her expression momentarily stunned, and then became indifferent

Mom said on the other end of the phone, "Gu Yuetian ... ... car accident ... ... at the city hospital ... ... "

After Xia Han's figure completely disappeared, I felt as if all my strength had been drained away. My legs went weak, and I immediately knelt by the roadside, gazing in the direction she had departed.

She spoke with a sobbing tone, already so flustered that her words were jumbled, yet I understood her

Gu Yuetian has been lying in the intensive care unit for half a month, showing no signs of awakening whatsoever

I stood outside the hospital room and saw Xu Jingchuan through the window on the door

The last sentence resonates with authority

The vehicle involved in the accident was also a stolen car

With each word spoken, his complexion turned a shade paler, until all color drained from his face, and he finally managed to suppress his emotions and said: "You will be hurt if you stay with him"

In the rain, I felt a chill all over my body, and I began to tremble. I must go find Gu Yuetian to seek clarification.

Meng Xilou

Xia Han is my only friend, and we once promised to be good friends for a lifetime, but how did it turn into this in the blink of an eye? I really cannot understand.

A month later, Gu Yuetian still had not awakened and was declared by the doctors to be in a vegetative state

I swear to the heavens, I was really just asking casually

It has been a long time since Meng Xilou has contacted me, and Fan Jia has not come to find me either. I attend classes and leave alone, once again becoming a solitary individual

Gu Mi Yin's hair has been straightened and restored to its original black color. She is wearing a white cotton long dress and brown leather shoes, appearing both ladylike and artistic. Apart from the tattoo on her neck, there is no indication that she was once so wild.

However, seeing the serious expression on Xia Han's face, I suddenly found myself at a loss for words

I replied expressionlessly: "I know. I know what you want to say, but... I love him..."

She clutched my clothes tightly, as if grasping the last straw of hope

The rain falls heavier and heavier, soaking my clothes and also wetting my heart

When I am not attending classes, I often wander around downstairs at Xia Han's building, hoping to encounter her. However, she seems to be avoiding me, and we have never met.

Vanjia was completely enraged, his hands trembling: "Su Xi, you will ruin yourself!"

These are merely my own assumptions

He walked out with a wave of his hand, leaving me standing there in a daze

I stood in the corridor with Xu Jingchuan. It had been a long time since I last saw him, and he had become even more gaunt. Perhaps due to staying up late, his eyes were bloodshot, and he had heavy bags under his eyes

Xia Han leaned against the tombstone, curled up tightly, her hair disheveled, and tear stains still visible at the corners of her eyes. Her clothes were dirty, one of her shoes was missing, and her feet were covered in mud. At this moment, Xia Han resembled a bubble, ready to burst at the slightest touch

The doctor repeated in a low voice: "The patient is very likely to become a vegetative state, we have done our best..."

Upon hearing this news, Mother nearly fainted, while Gu Mi Yin completely broke down, screaming as she ran out of the ward

It is evident that everything was premeditated

I did not even change my clothes and went directly to the study

Mother shook her head

One day, my roommate handed me a stack of money, saying it was returned by Xia Han. I asked her if Xia Han had said anything, and my roommate shook her head.

Has something happened at Xia Han's home, do you know?

Gu Yuetian sat in the chair, feeling surprisingly good. When he saw me, he asked with some curiosity, "Why are you back?"

This sentence sounds so harsh, I explained: "I accompanied Xia Han ... ... "

The gentle breeze is tranquil, and the mountains and rivers are at peace

The city is so vast, where should I begin to search?

In this world, only a mother's embrace is the warmest, and my heart gradually finds peace in this warmth

I hurriedly ran to Xia Han's dormitory, and her roommate said she hadn't attended class for a week. I felt a sense of panic inside, unable to imagine what Xia Han must be feeling.

A rare smile appeared on her face

Then you ... ...

How dazzling Xia Han was back then, but now she has merged into the dust, all her pride has been shattered. She heard my footsteps and slowly opened her eyes

But who can say for certain whether that person can actually be caught

I waved at her

Life must go on, yet the script written by fate becomes increasingly alarming and despairing

In this silence, only the heart-wrenching cries of Xia Han can be heard. Apart from the last time at the bar, I have never seen her in such a state of despair; that proud queen is as fragile as glass.

I shook my head and asked in a low voice, "Where is Gu Yuetian?"

The door of his house was also tightly shut. I anxiously knocked on the door, calling out Xu Jingchuan's name loudly. After knocking for about ten minutes, a neighbor opened the window and asked, "Are you looking for Xu Jingchuan?"

Xia Han took two steps forward, standing amidst the curtain of rain. She said softly, "Su Xi, we can no longer be friends..."

Xia Han's words and her gaze seemed like a knife, piercing deeply into the softest part of my heart. Although no blood could be seen, the pain was unbearable.

I hugged my mother tightly, choking back tears as I said, "Mom, Xia Han no longer wants to be my friend... I have no friends left..."

I took all the money I had saved over the years and accompanied her to look for a house

I walked over quietly, tears streaming down my face

I searched everywhere for the places that Xia Han usually loves to go, but I did not see any trace of her. I began to imagine some of the worst possibilities, and that feeling of worry seemed to tear me apart.

I anxiously took out my phone to dial Xia Han's number, but it indicated that the phone was turned off

Gu Mi Yin raised her head and glared at me fiercely. Then she got up from the ground, walked over a few steps, grabbed my hair, and said with a twisted expression: "Su Xi, you are a harbinger of disaster! You caused my mother's death, and now you want to kill my father!"

I wanted to ask him why he was so calm, why he didn't go look for Xia Han. But thinking of his grandmother on the hospital bed, I suddenly couldn't bring myself to ask.

These are all that Meng Xilou wishes to see, and I cater to him, allowing him to achieve his goals

I also rushed into the rain, wanting to explain, wanting to hold her hand, but she had long since gone. I stood foolishly in place, watching Xia Han's departing figure, my heart shattered into pieces

Upon seeing this news, I was completely taken aback, feeling that these events are so distant from me, yet they are happening right around me

During the last class of my freshman year, I was originally focused on listening when my phone suddenly vibrated

His silhouette carries a sense of sorrow

The villa's main gate is tightly closed, and the curtains are drawn tightly, allowing not a single ray of light to penetrate. A seal is affixed to the entrance of the villa, and a few reporters are squatting outside.

How could you do this? You have caused the separation of Xia Han and her father, and have led to the disintegration of the Xia family. Why would you do such a thing? I have lost my reason; all notions of family education and manners have been cast aside. The only thought in my mind is to seek justice for Xia Han

My mother and I pulled La Gumi Yin's arm, urging her not to act impulsively

The police said they would do their best to find the perpetrator and asked my mother and me to go home and wait for news

Su Xi

About half an hour later, Xia Han finally walked out with red eyes, her face bearing an expression that was difficult to describe

"What!" Gu Mi Yin grabbed the doctor's collar fiercely and said, "What did you just say? Do you dare to say it again!"

Xia Qijun, who is clearly only in his forties, has developed a significant amount of gray hair, making him appear to be over sixty. Once full of vigor, he now bears the marks of time, and his eyes reveal a hint of cloudiness

Seeing him like this, I found myself at a loss for words

Upon hearing these words, I went mad and randomly grabbed something from the table to throw at Gu Yuetian

Xi Xi, please do not do this

Is it Gu Yuetian who caused today's situation? Is it Gu Yuetian who put Xia Qi Jun in prison? I would never believe it even if you beat me to death

The sky gradually darkened, and when the last ray of light disappeared, the door of the operating room was opened. Gu Yuetian was wheeled out, his body connected to various tubes, and was sent into the intensive care unit

Meng Xilou heard my voice and indiscriminately questioned, "Why didn't you come to do the laundry?"

That day, I was browsing the news online out of boredom and discovered a video that was quite popular. The video was filmed through illicit means and exposed the entire process of the Xia Family Pharmaceutical Factory producing counterfeit drugs. The Xia Family Pharmaceutical Factory was ordered to cease production, Xia Qijun was sentenced to prison, and all assets were confiscated

Dad

Mother heard the noise and hurried over, looking at me in such a frenzy, she came up and grabbed my arm

The best friendship should have a beautiful ending; when our hair turns gray, friends will still be together. However, my friendship with Xia Han has been severely severed due to the grievances of the previous generation.

He remained silent for a long time before slowly responding: "I know..."

Am I really going to lose my only friend

I can understand her hatred and resentment.

Seeing Gu Mi Yin cry so sadly, I couldn't help but console her, saying, "Uncle will definitely get better."

Vanja, don't come looking for me anymore, it wouldn't be good if Meng Xilou sees you... I kept my head down, afraid to look at his expression at this moment.

Vanja looked at me for a long time, and the emotions in their eyes were indescribable.

Upon hearing this sentence, I was stunned in place.

His grandmother just had surgery at the Municipal Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital.

While I was dreaming, and while I was thinking of Meng Xilou, an incident suddenly occurred at Xia Han's home

He is in the study.

Who should be blamed for things turning out like this?

I calmed my mind, pushed the door slowly, and walked in quietly. Xu Jingchuan saw me, hesitated for a moment, and then continued with his work.

My tears fell uncontrollably as I sat on the ground, crying in despair

Later on, I went to look for Xia Han several times, but she was never there. I waited for her at the door for a long time, but she never showed up. I stuffed many notes through the crack of the door, but there was no response. I tried my best to salvage our friendship, but Xia Han seemed to have made up her mind and didn't want to have anything to do with me or the Gu family.

On the sickbed, his grandmother had various tubes inserted into her body. She was emaciated and weak, with such faint breathing that it made people hesitant to speak.

You still have me

There is a damp smell in the air.

I shook off my mother's hand, pointed at Gu Yuetian, and shouted: "Gu Yuetian, you are truly selfish! You have never considered the feelings of others, you are always so selfish!"

Summer Han's life has had its ups and downs. She was admired during her glory days, but trampled upon during her downfall. Xia Qijun was imprisoned, and his wife had long been missing. Her credit card was suspended, and she had no money at all. Unable to bear the gossip at school and unable to afford the tuition, even her livelihood became a problem, so she had to temporarily drop out of school.

Indeed, I am not qualified to denounce him, nor can I seek justice for Xia Han

She has lost her sanity and raised her hand to wave at me

In that fleeting glance, everything is understood without words

I saw the sadness in his eyes, and my heart felt as if it was being heavily pressed down by something: "What she said is true, Meng Xilou and I are together."

Until now, it is merely a memory

Having spoken, she hurriedly dashed into the heavy rain

"These are not your faults. Once Xia Han's resentment subsides, she will naturally forgive you," Mother gently comforted.

Who said that only lovers feel pain when they part

Since when did time quietly take away my mother's youth?

Do you know which places Xia Han loves to go to

As her friend, I only discovered this so late

I never knew that Gu Yue Tian's car accident was not an accident

On the weekend, she invited me to go see Xia Qijun

Upon hearing these words, Gu Mi Yin let out a cry of despair, bursting into tears, and her sorrowful appearance made it impossible for me to hold back my own tears

She used to always protect me, and now it is my turn to protect her

I rushed out of the school gate, hailed a taxi, and headed to Xia Han's home

I held the money, my hands trembling. Xia Han really wants to cut ties with me, leaving no debts and no lingering thoughts.

While my mother was keeping watch over Gu Yuetian, she was called to the police station by the police, and I went along with her

Every time at this moment, I cannot help but think of Xia Han, as many places in the school are filled with memories of her

I glanced at him, sighed, and then hurriedly left the hospital to find Xia Han

As soon as I saw it was a call from my mother, I secretly answered it

I didn't have time to ask for leave, so I hurried to the hospital.

Gu Yueting was taken aback, then said indifferently, "It is a fact that he produced fake medicine, and I can be considered as eliminating harm for the people."

The matter of my relationship with Meng Xilou was first known to Fan Jia. He invited me to go out for fun over the weekend, and I honestly told him that I would be visiting Meng Xilou, even mentioning that we are in a romantic relationship.

I looked at her face, which was filled with uncertainty, and asked, "What did you talk about with your father?"

I returned home in a disheveled state, and upon seeing me, my mother exclaimed, "Xixi, why have you come back like this? Why didn't you take an umbrella?"

I helped Xia Han move things and then tidy up the new house. The two of us were busy until late at night. Xia Han patted my shoulder and said, "I can only use your money to treat you to a meal now"

Gu Yuetian is the backbone of the Gu family. If he becomes a vegetable, then...

Gu Yue Tian struck at my soft spot with great force

At the entrance of the hospital, I ran into Gu Mi Yin, who arrived at the same time. It had been a long time since I last saw her, and she looked completely different.

Gu Mi Yin hurriedly asked the doctor, "How is my father doing?"

When Gu Mi Yin and I arrived at the door of the operating room, my mother was sitting silently on the long bench outside, shedding tears. From the side, the wrinkles at the corners of her eyes were particularly numerous, making her look especially aged

I buried my head and replied softly, "What difference does it make? At least I have tried to love."

I sat beside, holding my mother's hand, hoping she would feel better. Gu Mi Yin frowned and paced back and forth in the hospital corridor, with an anxious look on her face.

The Xia family is her proud capital, her everything. Xia Qijun is her father, but he is now in prison.

The street is bustling with people, yet there is no sign of Xia Han.

I saw Xiahuan clenching her fists, trying hard to endure. In the past, she would have definitely cursed back long ago. But now, she has learned to be patient.

The script should not be like this, and the ending should not be like this

She said we can no longer be friends

The doctor sighed heavily, glanced at the three of us, and slowly said, "He may become a vegetable. You'd better prepare yourselves mentally."

Is my father not out yet? Gu Mi Yin inquired

I quietly stepped out, leaving the space for the father and daughter.

At least in this youth, I have deeply loved someone, recklessly and without concern for the cost, like a moth to a flame, not asking for anything in return. I just want to strive to love, so that when youth fades away, I will have stories to tell. I will tell them: "Once, I loved someone so earnestly..."

I knelt before her, holding her tightly. She leaned on my shoulder, crying to the point of breathlessness, and I could feel the dampness on my shoulder. Xia Han sobbed and said, "Su Xi, I have nothing left... nothing at all..." Her tone was filled with despair, and a wave of bitterness surged within me.