<h4>Chapter 245: Chapter 245 Decision</h4>


    Ji Yu frowned but knew that this sort of matter couldn’t be forced.


    "Well, then I’ll trouble you, senior." She could only hope Madam Ji’s condition wouldn’t be too bad. If surgery really became necessary, it would indeed take a toll on her body.


    Fortunately, things went rtively smoothly. The other party happened to have a surgery scheduled in Z Country during this period, so when Xia Chuanhe extended the invitation, they agreed readily.


    Ji Yu was naturally full of gratitude toward him. "Senior, I don’t even know how to thank you enough. Without you, I don’t know how long it would’ve taken me to gather everything."


    Her gratitude toward him was pure and simple.


    But his gaze toward Ji Yu was anything but simple. "Yu, are you still working on restorative surgeriestely?"


    "Yeah, SinceXin was founded by me, of course I have to keep persisting. Plus, I hope to see more smiles on people’s faces in the future."


    Her dedication to this was especially pronounced.


    Her unwaveringmitment made Xia Chuanhe chuckle. "You really haven’t changed a bit; you’re exactly the same as before."


    It seemed like everyone else had undergone some sort of transformation over time, but Ji Yu remained as she always had been.


    "What’s there to change? I’m simply sticking to what I want to do. I’m just more clear about my goals than others, that’s all."


    She understood this feeling deeply.


    Even if issues arose, she would never regret it.


    This was precisely what Xia Chuanhe had initially admired about Ji Yu. Seeing her like this now made him reflect on that admiration.


    "Yu, after all these years, there’s actually something I’ve always wanted to say to you."


    "Yu, go talk to Dad and get him to rest." Ji Yuanzhou showed up at that moment, intentionally or unintentionally interrupting the conversation and calling Ji Yu away.


    Xia Chuanhe’s gaze toward Ji Yuanzhou immediately took on a subtle meaning.


    But Ji Yuanzhou clearly wasn’t fazed by such a look; he just wanted to resolve this matter smoothly.


    Still, the man before him was undeniably a headache. Even dealing with him would require quite a bit of effort.


    "I don’t have much to say about Yu’s situation. She has someone she likes, so I hope you won’t make her feel awkward." Ji Yuanzhou understood Xia Chuanhe’s thoughts; if it was never possible from the start, why keep dwelling on it?


    He likely wasn’t surprised by this, so he epted it quite calmly. "Yu is the kind of person who has someone she likes and is also liked by others; that’s only to be expected. But that doesn’t affect the fact that I like her."


    These two things werepletely independent. "Not to mention, the two of them aren’t even married yet. And even if they were, there’s always the possibility of divorce. So my pursuit isn’t a problem at all."


    Ji Yuanzhou couldn’t help but admire his thick skin—otherwise, how could he even say such things out loud?


    "You really are someone who leaves people speechless." He’d already lost count of how many such situations he’d encountered.


    "I’m merely expressing my feelings appropriately. No matter the oue, since I promised to help with this matter, I have no intention of giving up."


    He said with a smile.


    But Ji Yu’s attitude toward this matter was undeniably surprising.


    Ji Yu noticed that Mr. Ji’s condition truly wasn’t good, so she wanted to persuade him to get some rest. "Dad, you know that we now have a chance to wait for Mom to wake up. If you keep pushing yourself like this, your body won’t hold out."


    She patiently tried to convince Mr. Ji, and he understood that Ji Yu was right.


    But he simply refused to leave. "Yu, I’m not afraid of youughing at me, buttely, whenever I close my eyes at night, I keep thinking about your mom and me, and then her current situation. It’s impossible for me to fall asleep."


    He wanted to escape this state and get some proper rest, but it was too difficult. No one could remain indifferent toward this matter.


    When Ji Yu heard those words, she naturally understood where he wasing from. But under these circumstances, his health was the most important thing.


    "Dad, you know Mom’s temperament. If she wakes up to see you like this, how could she possibly be at ease?"


    Sure enough, mentioning Madam Ji was the most effective approach.


    Mr. Ji sighed and finally agreed. "Yu, you’re right. I should really get some rest now. When your mom wakes up, I’ll be better able to apany her and take her out to y."


    As he spoke, he settled himself onto the care bed next to them, not wanting to leave even a step away.


    It wasn’t until Ji Yu saw him close his eyes that she took her leave.


    As she walked out, a sudden longing for Gu Qixiao came to her. If the two of them ever found themselves in a situation like this, would Gu Qixiao feel the same kind of deep affection for her?


    "Yu, why are you standing there daydreaming?" Xia Chuanhe noticed her dazed expression and thought she was worrying about Madam Ji’s condition. "Don’t worry, I’ll definitely help you handle Auntie’s situation."


    Ji Yu forced a faint smile. "I understand. Thank you, senior." She tried her best to appearposed, but he still saw through her facade.


    "Yu, if there’s anything troubling you, you can talk to me. I can help you with any of these things. Please don’t suppress it within yourself, it’ll only make you feel worse."


    But Ji Yu’s thoughts were far beyond his ability to help.


    Right now, the person she most wanted to see was Gu Qixiao.


    "Senior, really, it’s nothing. I still have other matters to attend to, so I’ll head off now. If you need anything, just call me."


    At this moment, she truly wanted to see Gu Qixiao.


    Xia Chuanhe didn’t rush; he still had plenty of time.


    But clearly, things weren’t as smooth as he’d hoped.


    After leaving the hospital, Ji Yu went directly to Gu Qixiao’spany.


    When Gu Qixiao saw her, his eyes lit up with joy. "Yu, why did you make time toe see me today?"


    "It’s nothing. I just suddenly wanted to see you. Recently, I’ve been busy with my mother’s situation and haven’t had much time for you, so I made a special effort toe today."


    Recently, Gu Qixiao had also been busy, so the two of them had been slightly out of sync. But there was no need to rush; they still had time to be together in the days ahead.


    Gu Qixiao rarely saw this clingy side of Ji Yu. Seeing her like this, his heart softened involuntarily. "Yu, you always act so reserved, but when you’re being sweet like this, it’s really hard to resist."


    Ji Yu couldn’t help butugh. "This isn’t me being sweet—I genuinely missed you."


    She just wanted to see what he was up to.


    At this moment, Gu Qixiao finally understood how much Ji Yu truly cared for him.