Chapter 1634: Chapter 1634: Two More Hours to Go
“Mr. Ruan, we’re terribly sorry, but this virus is completely unfamiliar to us…”
Ruan Tianling wanted to explode in anger, but after thinking about it, he decided against it—anger wouldn’t solve anything.
“Everyone leave. Keep researching, do not stop. If you succeed, each of you will receive one billion as a reward! If you slack off or fool around, you know the consequences!”
“Yes, we will give it our all!”
Using both carrot and stick, the doctors naturally worked with even greater urgency.
Once everyone had left, Ruan Tianling unbuttoned a few buttons on his shirt, finally feeling like he could breathe a little easier.
He looked up toward the second floor, still unsure how he was going to tell Jian Yufei about this.
“This matter is top secret. Don’t let the mother and son find out!” he coldly ordered the few bodyguards present.
“Understood!” The bodyguards promised firmly.
Jian Yufei wiped away her tears, got up, and returned to Ansel’s room.
She lay back down, continuing to hold her child close as they slept.
Mo Lan had gone out early in the morning to the hospital for rehabilitation, so she had no idea about Ansel’s condition.
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In the afternoon, Jian Yufei woke up and went to the bathroom to wash her face.
The dark circles under her eyes were severe, and her complexion had grown pallid—it was apparent how much this ordeal had drained her emotionally and physically.
After washing her face and stepping out, she saw Ruan Tianling standing by the bed, watching the slumbering Ansel.
When he noticed her coming out, he quickly masked the shadow of darkness in his eyes.
“Did you sleep well?” he stepped forward, wrapping her in his arms with a smile.
Jian Yufei nodded, “When did you get back?”
“A little while ago.”
“Weren’t the results supposed to come out today? What did the doctors say?”
Ruan Tianling replied lightly, “They haven’t reached any conclusions, said they need a few more days to research.”
Jian Yufei stared at him, “It’s been over a week already. Why is their efficiency so low?”
“Exactly, they’re all useless. I’m planning to bring in more renowned doctors.”
“You’re heading out again? When?” Jian Yufei frowned slightly.
During this time, he had been running to various places to recruit top doctors, spending most of his days flying back and forth.
He was undoubtedly more exhausted than anyone else, and she had taken notice.
Ruan Tianling tightened his embrace around her, resting his forehead against hers: “I’ll leave in two hours and probably won’t be back for a few days.”
For reasons she couldn’t explain, Jian Yufei felt a twinge of unease.
“You’ve already gathered so many renowned doctors. Adding more probably won’t change anything.”
“More hands equal more strength. I’ve heard there’s a renowned doctor in the United States—an expert at treating viruses. I plan to bring him back.”
Hearing how confident he sounded reassured Jian Yufei somewhat.
She too hoped they could cure her child’s illness as soon as possible.
“Then let me cook for you before you leave,” she said softly. The least she could do for him was this.
Ruan Tianling shook his head, “No need to trouble yourself. Let the servants handle it. You’ve already exhausted yourself enough lately.”
He raised a hand to caress her cheek, his voice full of tender concern: “The child is important, but wearing yourself out won’t help. Promise me, take care of yourself, don’t let this break you.”
“And you promise me not to work yourself to the bone either.”
“Alright.”
Jian Yufei flashed a small smile, “Then I promise you too. But I still want to cook for you—I want you to taste my cooking.”
Ruan Tianling’s dark eyes flickered, and suddenly he pulled her close, his hand holding the back of her head as he kissed her deeply—
In recent times, their lives had been consumed by their child’s illness, leaving no room for intimacy.
Kisses had become rare…