Wang Shuxiang was four years younger than Li Langqing, making them a suitable match by zodiac sign.
Cao Guifang mused this to herself as she chatted with the father and daughter.
However, she wondered if they would be willing. After all, Li Youchang had uremia. While he wouldn't die immediately, he would require weekly dialysis. Despite the son's successful career, which daughter-in-law would want to care for a patient?
The most awkward moment came when Li Youchang casually mentioned that his son intended to donate a kidney to him. Wang Lansheng’s brow furrowed.
He said, “If he donates a kidney at such a young age, what will he do when he’s older?”
The speaker meant no harm, but the listener took it to heart.
Cao Guifang understood that they were concerned about her son donating a kidney. But the child was doing it to save his father, with no other choice.
Yet, in that moment, she wished to be selfish, to protect her son’s kidney for him.
Hearing that remark, Li Youchang felt even more dejected. What he wanted most now was not to live longer, but to see his son get married quickly.
For this very reason, Li Langqing’s visits to him were met with cold words.
“Dad, I’ve already spoken with the hospital. We’ll proceed with the surgery in a few more days!”
“What? I’m not doing it!”
Li Youchang flared up and turned his head away.
“How can you… Didn’t we already agree? Mom, please try to persuade Dad!”
Li Langqing tried to get his mother to intervene.
Before Cao Guifang could speak, Li Youchang said,
“Why donate? If you donate, I wonder which girl will marry you!”
“You don’t need to worry about that, I’ll convince her!”
Li Langqing wanted to overcome this hurdle first. As for a girlfriend, he could worry about that later.
“Hmph! You’re trying to fool me. If you have a girlfriend, bring her here!”
Li Youchang spoke without considering his words.
For Li Langqing to bring a girlfriend immediately was impossible. He hadn’t had one a few days ago, how could he suddenly have one now?
Li Langqing was also frustrated. Although as a doctor, he was usually calm, his father’s words could not be ignored. Sudanonovel.com
“I’ll bring her! If I bring her, you have to promise to have the surgery!”
This remark cornered Li Youchang, leaving him with nothing to say but to turn his head away.
Wang Shuxiang was present during all of this.
Because Li Langqing had been visiting the ward frequently these past two days, they had exchanged words unintentionally. Wang Shuxiang had even quietly asked Li Langqing about the red envelope. Li Langqing replied:
“The red envelope absolutely cannot be accepted. I took it that day only because I didn’t want you to worry too much about the surgery!”
Hearing this, her heart warmed. She felt that this person, despite his young age, was remarkably steady in his dealings.
Li Langqing decided to speak with Bai Suxiang first, using the excuse of needing her help to gauge her reaction.
“Ah? What? No, no!”
Upon hearing his request, Bai Suxiang immediately refused.
Li Langqing felt awkward but insisted,
“I really need you to help me with this. I’ll explain everything to him after the surgery is done!”
“But then you’ll be deceiving him, and wouldn’t he be even more heartbroken later?”
Bai Suxiang said, looking at Liu San Dao and asking, “What do you think?”
“This is your own matter. You decide,”
Liu San Dao said calmly.
“You!”
Bai Suxiang, somewhat annoyed, pinched Liu San Dao’s arm.
Wasn’t he going to be her boyfriend? Why was he showing no reaction?
Liu San Dao truly had no idea about these things.
However, seeing Bai Suxiang’s reaction, Li Langqing understood. It turned out that this so-called “eldest brother” was the one she truly cared for.
He felt a pang of disappointment. Taking a deep breath, he said, “I’ll think of another way!”
If he couldn't borrow a girlfriend, he'd have to rent one. That should work, right?
But Bai Suxiang was right; wasn't this a deception? What choice did he have? As a son, he only wished for his father’s health. Was that also wrong?
These thoughts repeatedly filtered through Li Langqing’s mind…
Liu San Dao had intended to end the interview. After all, Li Langqing had distributed all his merit fruits, and the Merit Handbook showed no more merit fruits to be dispersed. His tribulation seemed to have passed, yet his name still shone brightly.
This was especially true when Bai Suxiang was near.
There must be something he hadn't done yet, otherwise, it wouldn't be like this.
Liu San Dao carefully examined the Merit Handbook, not at all avoiding Bai Suxiang.
“What are you looking at?”
Bai Suxiang asked. She could only see Liu San Dao flipping through a book with no words, unsure of what he was doing.
“Let me see if Li Langqing has any unresolved matters. Otherwise, his name should have faded.”
“Oh, but why can’t I see it?”
Bai Suxiang said, intentionally or unintentionally.
Only then did Liu San Dao realize that Bai Suxiang couldn't see the words in the Merit Handbook.
He smiled, saying nothing. Holding the page for Li Langqing, he flipped it back and forth. Suddenly, he noticed an arrow.
On the back of Li Langqing’s page, Li Youchang’s name appeared, and the arrow pointed towards him.
The problem lay with Li Youchang?
Li Youchang's name flickered in and out of existence, resembling someone drawing in water and drinking.
“Gulp! Gulp!”
It seemed rhythmic, as if swallowing something.
“Oh! Merit fruits! I finally know!”
Liu San Dao exclaimed excitedly, startling Bai Suxiang.
“Oh my goodness, what are you doing? What do you know?”
Bai Suxiang asked, bewildered.
“Let’s go! To the hospital!”
Liu San Dao said, and then dashed off.
The Merit Handbook had indeed been upgraded to show the process of a person’s merit fruits being given to another, which is what the world calls repaying kindness. Or, in other words, one person’s good fortune was being enjoyed by another.
This explained why individuals with very low star ratings could continuously enjoy merit fruits from their parents or siblings.
Before Liu San Dao and Bai Suxiang even entered the ward, they heard a huge commotion inside:
“I’m not doing it! I don’t want to ruin your life. You’re still young, you can’t lose a kidney before you’re married!”
This was Li Youchang’s voice, conveying a sense of helplessness and reluctant consideration for his son.
“Dad, I’m begging you. I’ve already made arrangements with the hospital. Don’t worry, I still have one healthy kidney, and I’ll live a healthy life!”
Li Langqing’s voice was choked with emotion.
It had taken so much effort to secure the opportunity for a specialist to perform the surgery. If he missed this chance, his father’s life might truly be over.
“No, don’t! If no girl is willing to marry you, I’d die with no peace!”
“I am willing!”