Her words gradually calmed their emotions, but the worry did not dissipate.
"Where is your grandmother? I need to see her. I must be with her. If I'm not there, she won't eat or drink." Elder Master Ling's eyes were teary, his voice choked with emotion.
"Don't worry, Grandpa. The situation is unclear now. Yucheng is also busy taking care of Grandma. We can't go and cause trouble right now."
"Yes, you're right." Elder Master Ling paused, wiped his tears, and continued, "I'll wait for her news at home. I won't cause trouble."
Gong Zhi Jing looked at him, feeling a pang of sympathy.
"Grandma will be fine..."
...
Ling Junye arrived at the hospital.
Seeing Ling Yucheng's state by the emergency room door, his expression grew even more somber.
"Has your grandmother not come out yet?"
Ling Yucheng looked up at him, nodded slightly, and then continued to stare blankly, his head bowed.
A crowd had gathered around, with many reporters hidden among them.
His appearance was clearly captured and spread online.
This matter had garnered significant attention, causing another upheaval online, but Ling Yucheng had no energy to care about it now.
Ling Junye couldn't stand it anymore and stepped forward to persuade him, "Go change your clothes. I'll have someone bring you clean ones."
Ling Yucheng shook his head without thinking, "No, I'll wait for Grandma to come out."
Nothing else mattered to him now; only his grandmother's safety was paramount.
Ling Junye frowned deeply but ultimately said nothing.
Father and son stood and sat, waiting quietly outside the operating room.
Time trickled by, each moment feeling exceptionally slow.
Finally.
A doctor in a white coat emerged from inside.
Ling Yucheng immediately stepped forward to meet him.
"The patient is out of danger. She suffered from heatstroke. Fortunately, she was brought in on time. Any later would have been very troublesome. Considering her age, her recovery will be slow in all aspects, so you must take good care of her!"
"Thank you, Doctor!"
Ling Yucheng's taut nerves finally relaxed, and he let out a big sigh of relief.
The doctor nodded, his gaze exceptionally gentle.
Firstly, it was because of Ling Yucheng's filial piety. He had noticed Ling Yucheng's soiled clothes and saw that he had no intention of abandoning the elder. He had been waiting patiently outside the operating room. As a doctor, he had seen many cold-blooded and heartless family members.
Secondly, his outstanding appearance was indeed pleasing to the eye.
He kindly said, "Young man, go change your clothes. There are nurses keeping an eye inside; everything will be fine."
Ling Yucheng nodded and thanked him again.
After the doctor left, Ling Junye entered the operating room to see Madam Ling, while Ling Yucheng left, calling home to report that all was well.
Upon learning that Madam Ling was fine, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
At this point, Elder Master Ling could no longer bear to wait at home and insisted on going to the hospital to visit his wife.
Neither Zhu Yunfei nor Gong Zhi Jing could dissuade him this time, so they could only accompany him.
When Ling Yucheng returned after changing his clothes, Madam Ling had already been transferred to a regular ward and had woken up.
However, her emotions were unstable, appearing like a frightened bird. She wouldn't let anyone near her. She huddled alone on the sofa, muttering to herself, her eyes warily fixed on the door. Anyone who entered would agitate her, so everyone dared not approach. She didn't even recognize Ling Junye, and no matter what he said, she wouldn't let him near.
When Ling Yucheng arrived, he saw everyone crowded at the doorway. After understanding the situation, he immediately stood at the door and communicated with the people inside.
"Grandma, do you still recognize me?"
Madam Ling tightened her body, her eyes fixed on the person at the door, and defensively asked, "Who are you? I don't know you."
Ling Yucheng smiled at her, indicating he meant no harm, and his tone was as gentle as possible.
"Then do you recognize Ling Yucheng?"
Patients with Alzheimer's are like children; they need to be coaxed.
Upon hearing the name, Madam Ling's expression immediately turned confused. She frowned and tried hard to think. Although she couldn't recall, she knew in her heart that the owner of this name was very important to her. Even so, her gaze remained guarded as she looked at Ling Yucheng.
Ling Yucheng patiently coaxed her, "Grandma, I am Yucheng, your grandson. I want to eat your sweet and sour pork ribs."
"Sweet and sour pork ribs..."
Madam Ling murmured the words, carefully observing the person in front of her. Her confused mind seemed to be gradually clearing. For someone with Alzheimer's, love is the key to awakening their memories.
"Yucheng, Grandma's good grandson, are you hungry? Grandma will make you sweet and sour pork ribs. Huh? Where is this? Why am I here?"
Seeing that her emotions had calmed down, Ling Yucheng stepped into the ward.
"This is the hospital. Grandma is sick. Shall we rest quietly in bed, okay?"
Madam Ling looked confused, then looked down at the hospital gown she was wearing and suddenly realized, "Oh, yes, I'm sick. I need to rest."
Ling Yucheng helped her lie down on the bed.
As soon as she lay down, Madam Ling seemed to remember something and asked, "Where is your grandpa? Why isn't he here to accompany me? He'll definitely come to accompany me!"
"Grandpa is at home. He's not well either, don't you remember?"
"Impossible, he will definitely come to accompany me. I want to go find your grandpa. He can't live without me!"
Seeing that the person he had just pacified was about to fuss again, Ling Yucheng felt a headache coming on.
At this moment, his phone rang.
The call was from Gong Zhi Jing. He immediately said to Madam Ling, "Grandma, wait a moment, I need to take a call."
Madam Ling nodded obediently and sat still.
"Yucheng, I'm on my way to the hospital now. Grandpa insisted on coming to see Grandma. I really couldn't stop him..."
These two elderly individuals were truly stubborn. Ling Yucheng said helplessly, "I understand. Come over!"
After the call ended, he said to Madam Ling, "Alright, stop fussing. Your husband will be here soon."
Madam Ling immediately climbed back into bed obediently, acting very well-behaved.
"You two are truly devoted to each other. Are you hungry? I'll have someone bring food."
Ling Yucheng's heart was finally at ease. Seeing the old lady's spirit, she wouldn't have any major issues.
"I'm hungry, but I want to wait for your grandpa to eat together."
Ling Yucheng: "..."
After a moment of speechlessness, he called to arrange for food to be delivered.
About half an hour later, the food was ready, and the entire ward was filled with a fragrant aroma.
However, Madam Ling sat on the bed without moving, neither eating nor drinking. The food was laid out in front of her, but she wouldn't eat it, no matter how hungry she was. Ling Yucheng could do nothing but wait with her for the elder master to arrive.
Another ten minutes passed.
Elder Master Ling, Gong Zhi Jing, and Zhu Yunfei finally arrived.
When they appeared at the door.
Madam Ling immediately looked at them and recognized Elder Master Ling at a glance.