"But I see those pigs, they're too thin. If this continues, not only will I be anxious, but all the shareholders will be anxious too. The situation is quite serious, we'd best figure something out."
After Ye Tiancheng finished speaking, he felt he shouldn't be making a young girl who was unable to cope in a major situation, and who was maintaining her composure, think of solutions. He should solve this problem himself.
"I'm confused. Too many things have happened recently, and I'm a bit disoriented. It shouldn't be this chaotic. How about this, I'll check if it's still the effect of that dark energy. If it's not the dark energy, we'll have to call a good veterinarian. If it is the dark energy, then I'll have to resolve it."
Ye Tiancheng went to check and found that a small amount of dark energy was still circulating in the pigsty. This was likely why the pigs weren't eating their feed.
Ye Tiancheng wanted to use his true qi, but then he remembered Lin Xue's warning and immediately dared not show off anymore.
"Liu Lanying, we might have to persevere for a few days. This period is destined to be difficult. Once we get through this period, everything will be fine. I believe everything will get better."
Ye Tiancheng's most persistent thought was to gather his true qi first, and then deal with other things step by step. There was no need to rush.
"Alright, Brother Ye, I believe in your abilities. I will do my best to take care of the pig farm. You don't need to worry too much, all problems can be solved."
After discussing business, Ye Tiancheng couldn't help but discuss personal matters. Liu Lanying's eyes were too swollen, and Ye Tiancheng couldn't ignore it. He had to ask what happened. Liu Lanying shook her head, afraid to speak.
Ye Tiancheng asked several more times, but the other party refused to say anything. There was nothing else he could do, so Ye Tiancheng went to find Liu Lanying's colleague and asked indirectly. Only then did he learn that Liu Lanying's mother had been diagnosed with terminal cancer. The illness had progressed rapidly, and she was already bedridden in the hospital.
It's inevitable for older people to have health problems, but to suddenly contract such a serious illness was almost like a death sentence. Liu Lanying couldn't accept it at all and was in a state of extreme confusion.
Ye Tiancheng's current physical condition was like it was before. He could cure cancer patients. Back then, his true qi was so abundant. If it weren't for Lin Xue and Little Phoenix's help, Ye Tiancheng wouldn't know how badly he would have been ruined.
"Don't worry, let's go and see how your mother is doing first."
Ye Tiancheng knew Liu Lanying was in trouble. As a friend, he had to be by her side at this time and not let her lose face.
Ye Tiancheng accompanied Liu Lanying to the hospital and found that Liu Lanying's mother's condition was much more serious than he had imagined, with many tubes inserted into her body.
Before Liu Lanying could even speak to her mother, her mother's condition suddenly worsened. She vomited a mouthful of black blood and other mixed substances. The doctors rushed over to administer injections and perform emergency resuscitation.
"How could it have progressed so quickly?"
In the corridor, Ye Tiancheng held the crying and helpless Liu Lanying, feeling very puzzled. How could it have progressed so quickly? It didn't seem logical.
"It seems she accidentally drank some medicine. Knowing she had terminal cancer, she didn't want to live anymore, so she drank some medicine. I heard my brother say it was pesticide, but it didn't have the strong effects of pesticide, so she's not dead yet. However, the doctors have basically given her a death sentence, saying she can't be saved."
After Liu Lanying finished speaking, she was sobbing uncontrollably. After all, it was her mother. Even though she hadn't helped Liu Lanying much over the years, and under the influence of patriarchal preference, she had made this girl suffer a lot.
But now, she couldn't care about that anymore. Liu Lanying had only one thought: to let her mother suffer less pain. Saving her life was impossible. With such a serious condition, even an immortal descending to earth couldn't save her.
"I can help her reduce her suffering, but my abilities are limited. If it were before, I could try, but now my own body is very weak. I can only help her as much as I can."
Ye Tiancheng knew he couldn't save her, at most he could only help alleviate her pain. But even that was good. At least he didn't feel so guilty anymore, otherwise he would feel like he had let Liu Lanying down.
He was a capable person, but he couldn't help his best friend. Thinking about it now, he felt guilty. After all, a capable person should have greater responsibility. He could do better.
"I know you're in a difficult position too, Brother Ye. I don't want to make things difficult for you. How about this, think it over. If you can help, please do. If you can't, I won't blame you. I know it's not easy for you, and you've been through a lot of hardship recently. You're already in a lot of pain, and I really don't want to delay you."
Liu Lanying's attitude instantly triggered Ye Tiancheng's protective instincts, making him decide to take a risk.
"How about this, I'll try my best to reduce your mother's suffering. With my help, she should be able to live for a few more days. You can make arrangements for the funeral and then send the elder on her way."
Ye Tiancheng had to admit that when facing a friend like Liu Lanying, he couldn't be as devoted as he was to Hou Mingzhu. When facing Hou Mingzhu, Ye Tiancheng could do anything, even sacrifice his life. But when facing Liu Lanying's mother, Ye Tiancheng, upon thinking of her patriarchal attitude and Liu Lanying's mother's pedantic ideas, felt he had had enough. He didn't want to risk his life for such a person. It was enough to do things as perfectly as possible, and there was no need to be so meticulous.
In fact, for Ye Tiancheng, preserving his strength was crucial when he was weak. Exaggerated actions should not have happened. Agreeing to help Liu Lanying this time was already a considerable exception.
"Brother Ye, thank you for your trouble. I didn't expect that even after you rejected my confession, you're still willing to help me. I'm truly touched. It's so good to have you by my side. I hope you can always stay by my side and accompany me."
Whenever Liu Lanying faced Ye Tiancheng, she had many thoughts, but each time she was conquered by Ye Tiancheng's magnanimity. Perhaps the most beautiful state of their relationship wasn't necessarily love.
Sometimes love makes people lose their way and become confused. It's quite good when there's no love. At least she doesn't have to worry so much. Anyway, Liu Lanying had come to terms with it. In the future, she wouldn't be bound by trivial romantic matters with Ye Tiancheng. Sometimes it hinders one's progress. Only by abandoning these distracting thoughts can one's mind be clear and move forward without being restrained by anything else.
"Alright, after the doctor leaves, bring me into the ward as a family member. I will use my true qi to treat your mother. But we need to cooperate well. If those doctors find out, they definitely won't agree. They'll think it's some kind of sorcery."
What Ye Tiancheng was doing was against the heavens, so it had to be kept secret. If discovered, the situation would be extremely unfavorable. Those people would definitely try their best to stop them, thinking Ye Tiancheng was committing a crime.
"Okay, thank you, Brother Ye. I'll keep watch for you, don't worry, I won't let anyone disturb you."
After speaking, Liu Lanying watched from the doorway, and the window curtains were closed. No one could see, so Ye Tiancheng could begin to use his true qi.
Soon, Ye Tiancheng, ignoring Lin Xue's advice, once again used his true qi. The precious qi flowed over Liu Lanying's mother, and soon Liu Lanying's mother woke up.
"It's so magical, I don't feel any pain anymore."
"Mom, why don't we go home? The doctor said you're temporarily fine and can go home to recuperate."
Liu Lanying couldn't bear to tell her mother the actual situation. The reason she wasn't in pain now was due to the temporary effect of Ye Tiancheng's true qi. Problems would still arise later, and she was still destined to die.
"Then let's go home quickly. It's so expensive to stay in the hospital. I don't want to stay here either. I still need to save money for your brother to buy a car. The money for the car isn't enough yet."
Even when her life was at stake, she was still thinking about her son. At this moment, Liu Lanying didn't know what to say. However, it was the final moments, and making her mother happy was the most important thing. Even though Liu Lanying felt some unfairness, she had to swallow it for now.
Liu Lanying took her mother home. The doctor had already advised her to go home. It was convenient to take her mother back, which also saved more trouble. Liu Lanying's mother didn't want to waste the money anyway.
Every day spent in the hospital was a great ordeal for a late-stage cancer patient, and it was extremely expensive, like burning money. So leaving now was a good choice, and she wouldn't have to bear such a heavy financial burden.
After Liu Lanying's mother arrived home, her gaze kept lingering on Ye Tiancheng. After a long while, she finally spoke.
"I understand. I used to look down on you, thinking that someone who had been married twice wasn't very reliable. But this time, even though I'm so sick, you're still devoted to my Xiao Yingzi. I think you're a good person. How about this, before I leave, I hope you two can get married."
Actually, Ye Tiancheng would listen attentively to any suggestions from Liu Lanying's mother. However, this sudden suggestion made Ye Tiancheng unable to accept it for a moment.
"You want us to get married?"
"Yes, I know Liu Lanying has many grievances against her brother. Once something happens, I believe Liu Lanying won't give her brother much face. I always have a concern in my heart. But if you marry Liu Lanying, I believe you are a good person and will help me resolve all matters. Anyway, I trust you."
This mother of Liu Lanying was truly whimsical, thinking that her daughter marrying him was a very good outcome. However, she didn't consider one thing: Ye Tiancheng might not want to agree to this marriage. There was nothing she could do to truly agree with Liu Lanying's mother's words.
"But we are not boyfriend and girlfriend at all. We are very good friends, compatible partners, but not the kind of relationship you imagine. So I'm sorry to disappoint you, I can't marry Liu Lanying. I'm really sorry."