Xiao Anjing was still trying his best to invite the best experts in neurosurgery. The private hospital conducted another brain examination for Tianyi.
There had been no significant changes in the blood clot in Tianyi's brain recently. If they insisted on being discharged, the doctor believed it was not impossible.
However, the doctor repeatedly instructed Susu not to let Tianyi experience too much emotional fluctuation or overexert himself after returning home. She was told to bring him back to the hospital immediately if any discomfort occurred.
Susu kept the doctor's instructions in mind and, following Tianyi's wishes, brought him back home.
She also decided not to keep it from Xiaolin and Xiaomei any longer. She told them the truth and then requested a week's leave for Xiaoxing from school, hoping that father and son could strengthen their bond before the surgery and leave no regrets.
On the way to pick up Xiaoxing, Xiaoxing was happy, thinking he didn't have to go to school and could play at home for a few days, looking at the scenery outside the car window.
But when he turned around and saw that Susu hadn't spoken at all, not even smiling, he leaned over understandingly and asked, "Mom, what's wrong? Why aren't you happy?"
Susu hugged Xiaoxing, unsure how to tell him about Tianyi's condition, especially since he would discover Tianyi's blindness when they got home.
"Good son, for the next few days, stay home with Mom and keep Dad very, very happy, okay?"
Xiaoxing asked with a bit of confusion, "Then you both don't have to go to work and will stay home with me?"
Susu smiled, trying her best not to transfer her negative emotions to the child, and said, "Do you know why I asked for your leave and told you to go back and accompany Dad?"
Xiaoxing shook his head and asked, "What happened to Dad?"
Susu held Xiaoxing's hand and said, "Dad is sick lately and might need surgery soon. Before his surgery, we need to give him confidence and strength, and keep him in good spirits."
Xiaoxing asked nervously, "What illness does Dad have? Will he die?"
"No, no," Susu panicked at the word, only telling Xiaoxing, "Dad is just too tired, and his eyes have temporarily had some problems. He'll get better after the surgery."
Xiaoxing said, as if understanding but not fully, "Dad's eyesight has worsened, does he need to wear glasses? Some classmates in my class have got glasses, and they say they won't need them after surgery when they grow up."
"Something like that, but Dad's eyes are not just about worsened eyesight; he can't see anything at all right now." Susu tried to keep her tone calm, "But we can be his eyes, help him see things, and read what he can't see to him."
"Okay, I understand. I'll be Dad's guide dog when we get back." Saying this, Xiaoxing knelt on the car seat, bending his two hands to make a puppy-like posture.
Susu was amused by Xiaoxing and pulled him, saying, "My good son, yes, we'll be your dad's guide dogs."
Everyone in the villa felt uneasy, but they all tried their best to act as usual, not showing any special care for Tianyi, who couldn't see.
Xiaoxing, without the emotional burden of the adults, naively believed Susu's words, thinking Tianyi's blindness was temporary and he would be fine after the surgery.
He was happy and delighted to be able to help his father carry things, guide him, and read texts from books to him.
His simple joy also infected Tianyi and Susu, and the two younger ones followed him, joining in the fun, making them almost forget the risks they were about to face.
One day, Susu and Tianyi were playing a game with the children in the living room.
At that moment, Xiaolin walked in from outside and said, "Young Master, Young Madam, Second Uncle is here with a lot of things, saying he wants to visit the Young Master."
As soon as Susu heard this, she felt that Second Uncle had no good intentions. "Tell him to go back. We won't see him. Just say Tianyi has just taken his medicine and is resting."
"Okay." Xiaolin was about to go out to turn away Second Uncle.
Tianyi said in a deep voice, "Wait."
He realized that Second Uncle couldn't possibly have thought of visiting him on his own. The person behind him was likely Xie Zhendong.
It seemed that news had reached Xie Zhendong that he hadn't attended the group's meeting.
Susu asked confusedly, "What's wrong? Do you want to see him?"
Tianyi thought about how to respond and said, "First, have Xiaomei and the nanny take the children to their rooms."
Susu didn't know what he was thinking but agreed and quickly asked Xiaomei to take the children to the children's room.
Tianyi added, "Susu, Xiaolin, you need to help me. You need to make Second Uncle believe I just have a cold and not let him see that there's something wrong with my eyes."
Xiaolin immediately said, "Okay, Young Master. I'll do whatever you tell me to do."
"Go and bring him in. Just tell him I've just recovered from a cold and am still a bit weak," Tianyi instructed.
Xiaolin agreed and went out.
Susu tightly held his hand, saying worriedly, "Why do you have to let him see you? He's always had bad intentions! Last time, it was Huang Xiuli and her daughter whom he instigated. Otherwise, how would you have gotten into a car accident!"
"I've told you before that there's someone behind him, and that person is likely Xie Zhendong." Tianyi patted her hand and said, "I need to make Xie Zhendong dismiss his suspicions and not try to attack Aoxiang while I'm incapacitated."
Susu suddenly understood. Then they absolutely could not let Second Uncle see that Tianyi's eyes were not working, and she couldn't help but become nervous.
Tianyi comforted her, "It's okay. Look at me, opening my eyes and putting on some presence. Can you tell anything at all?"
Susu hummed, "Yes, you can't tell anything at all."
"Later, you must cooperate with me calmly and not let him see any flaws when he tries to probe," Tianyi said, relaxing himself first.
Susu heard sounds from outside. Seeing Second Uncle walking in with gifts in both hands.
Tianyi sat on the sofa, changed his posture, held one hand to his forehead, and turned his face as if he were feeling unwell.
Susu got up to greet Second Uncle and said with a smile, "You are an elder. Why are you personally visiting Tianyi? Sending someone to convey greetings would have been enough."
Second Uncle put down the gifts in his hands and tried to get closer to Tianyi to see him more clearly, but Susu deliberately kept blocking his view.
He had no choice but to first exchange pleasantries with Susu, saying, "I heard from a junior in Aoxiang that Tianyi was sick. He didn't attend the year-end meeting or the party, so I was very worried he might have a serious illness."
Susu casually said, "Oh, his cold this time was quite severe. The doctor said it was viral, and he was afraid of contagion, so it would be better for him to go out after he has completely recovered at home."
"That's right, that's right. The weather this year, with its alternating cold and heat, is most conducive to catching a cold," Second Uncle perfunctorily replied to Susu, tilting his head to get a clearer look at Tianyi's condition.
Susu agreed, "Yes, you know his health has always been very good. He's never had a cold like this before, but occasional colds are also a way of detoxifying..."