The fake heiress loves to act? The max-level boss isn't interested in playing along.

Zhou Yun panicked completely, quickly putting down the bowl and chopsticks in her hands and tightly hugging her son's shoulders.

Tears welled up in her eyes instantly, and her voice choked with emotion.

She comforted him again and again: "Son, don't cry, don't cry, Mom is here, Mom will always be here."

If you're feeling down, just tell your mom. Don't bottle it up, tell her everything, okay?

Listening to her mother's gentle comfort, Xie Ci's regret and pain surged up like a tidal wave, and she could no longer suppress them.

He clenched his fists, his nails digging deep into his palms, tears blurring his vision.

Choking back tears, she spoke haltingly.

Every word was filled with heart-wrenching pain: "Mom... I drove Huahua away... I drove her away with my own hands..."

I...I said so many cruel things. She's so good to me, she must hate me to death. Mom, what should I do about Huahua? ...What should I do...My heart aches so much, it hurts so much I can't bear it anymore. I can't breathe, I really can't breathe..."

As he spoke, he pressed his hand tightly against his chest.

Her face turned deathly pale from crying and heartache.

Even his breathing became rapid and disordered, and his whole body was trembling uncontrollably.

It's not that he doesn't love her, it's that he loves her too much, forcing himself to let go.

But once Fu Hua really leaves, she will never appear again.

He then realized that he simply couldn't bear the pain of losing her.

The moment he pushed her away, he thought he was fulfilling her wish.

He only realized it when she was really gone.

He also plunged himself into an endless hell.

Zhou Yun hugged her son tightly, tears streaming down her face, patting his back.

"Silly child, silly son, don't do this, don't torture yourself like this."

Mom knows you're suffering inside. You don't want to be a burden to Huahua; you're doing it for her own good. Mom understands all of that.

"Huahua is such a kind child, she loves you so much, she won't blame you, she really won't blame you."

She understands your feelings; she knows you're doing it for her own good. She won't hate you, so don't blame yourself.

"Don't cry anymore. If you keep crying, your health will collapse. You need to recover and get better. You can't keep going like this."

Zhou Yun held her son in her arms, comforting and reassuring him repeatedly.

It took more than half an hour of coaxing to calm Xie Ci down.

He stopped trembling violently, and his sobs gradually subsided, though his eyes remained red.

Tears continued to fall silently, and I felt utterly exhausted, as if all my strength had been drained away.

Seeing that he had calmed down, Zhou Yun quickly picked up the water glass on the table.

I poured him a glass of water and handed it to him: "Here, have some water. You've been crying for so long, your voice is hoarse. Drink some water to soothe it."

Xie Ci slowly raised his hand, took the water glass, and sipped it gently.

But after taking that sip of water, he suddenly looked up.

His eyes reddened again at a visible speed, his gaze filled with complex emotions.

Seeing his reaction, Zhou Yun panicked.

Thinking the water was too hot, I quickly took the cup and gently blew on it.

Her tone was anxious: "Did you burn yourself? It's all my fault, I didn't check the temperature. I'll blow on it to cool it down for you before you drink it."

She blew on the water glass repeatedly, testing the temperature over and over again.

After confirming that it wasn't too hot, she handed it to Xie Ci again: "Okay, have some water. If you don't drink water, your body will become dehydrated, and it will affect your recovery."

Xie Ci turned his head to the side, his eyes resolute, refusing to drink another drop.

"Aci, what are you doing? How can you not drink water? Be good, just take a sip, okay?"

Zhou Yun was extremely anxious, and her eyes reddened again.

My son is already weak, and if he doesn't drink water, he'll definitely have problems.

She held the water glass and tried to coax and soothe her.

Xie Ci kept his lips tightly closed, showing no intention of drinking.

When Zhou Yun was at a loss, she suddenly remembered the glass bottle that Dr. Zheng had given her.

That was spring water that Fu Hua deliberately left behind.

She grasped at a straw and quickly put down her water glass.

He took the frosted glass bottle out of the cabinet and quickly walked to the table.

Open the bottle cap and pour the spring water into the cup.

It has no impurities, the water is clear and transparent, and it has a faint sweet smell.

She examined it for a moment, then picked up the water glass again and walked to the bedside.

Her tone was pleading, and she coaxed gently, "Son, please, just one sip, just a tiny sip, okay? Just one taste, alright?"

Xie Ci looked into his mother's pleading eyes, and saw her reddened eyes.

Feeling reluctant, I remained silent for a long time before slowly reaching out and taking the water glass.

He hesitated before bringing the water glass to his lips and taking a small sip.

The sweet spring water slid down his throat, and a familiar taste, one that haunted his dreams, instantly spread throughout his mouth.

Xie Ci's eyes suddenly lit up; his previously dull eyes instantly shone with light.

That's the scent of Fu Hua.

It was the taste of the water that Fu Hua would give him whenever he was sick or unwell.

Without further hesitation, he picked up the water glass, tilted his head back, and drank it in large gulps.

He drank the entire glass of water in just a few gulps, not leaving a single drop.

After finishing his drink, he gripped the glass tightly.

"Mom, where did you get this water from?"

Zhou Yun felt a mix of emotions as she looked at her son's reaction.

There was heartache, bitterness, and a touch of helplessness.

She knew her son could taste the flavor.

She held the glass bottle, her eyes filled with complex emotions.

She said softly, "Mom went to the mountains outside the city to fetch it. It's pure natural spring water, very sweet, right?"

"If you like it, Mom will go up the mountain to get it for you every day, and you can drink it every day, okay?"

After hearing Xie Ci's words, his expression shifted slightly, and he tightened his grip on the water glass.

He didn't ask any further questions or speak. He slowly lowered his head, his eyes filled with longing, regret, and reluctance, and remained silent.

Xie Ci closed his eyes, and tears silently streamed down his face once again.

.........

Shen Jingshan, accompanied by Shen Yichen, his secretary, and bodyguards, had just arrived at the entrance of the Fuwai Hospital building when...

Dean Li was already waiting there early on.

With a very respectful smile on his face, he hurried over to greet us.

He stretched out his hands, his attitude warm and humble.

Completely abandoning his usual airs as the dean, he said, "Professor Shen, you've finally arrived! You must be tired from your journey. I've been waiting here ever since I got the call, afraid of neglecting you!"

Dean Li knew perfectly well that Shen Jingshan was a very important figure in the military.

Even though he's not in power, he's still not someone someone of his level can afford to offend.

Let alone a hospital director, even city or provincial leaders,

They all need to be treated with utmost courtesy. If they aren't treated well, or if the surgery goes wrong in the slightest,

He can forget about staying in his position as dean.

He personally led the group to his office.

He instructed the nurse to pour tea and then handed her a hot towel.

I kept a smile on my face the whole time, and didn't dare to be careless in the slightest.

Once everyone was seated, Shen Jingshan didn't beat around the bush.

He went straight to the point: "Dean Li, I don't like beating around the bush, so let's get to the heart of the matter. My husband has had a heart valve problem for quite some time, and we haven't been able to find a suitable opportunity to have surgery."

I've heard that Fuwai Hospital and Kanghua Company have a close partnership. Kanghua's medical technology and R&D capabilities are top-notch in China, and I trust them.

So this time, I specifically brought my wife's complete set of medical reports, hoping to have this surgery done at Fuwai Hospital. Can you give me a definite answer?