Chapter 628 Zhao Shuzhuo is happy
There was a hint of expectation in Wang Jianguo's eyes as he recalled the meticulous care that Zhao Shuzhuo had taken for Yang Xiaohua and her daughter over the past few days.
Every morning, before daybreak, Zhao Shuzhuo gets up early and runs to the canteen to get a steaming hot breakfast.
Then he carefully brought the food to Yang Xiaohua's ward. Watching her eat happily, a satisfied smile also appeared on his face.
During the day, whenever he had free time, he would come to the ward and chat with Yang Xiaohua to relieve her boredom.
Tell her interesting stories about Jianye Village and the simple and honest folks there, so that she will gradually yearn for that distant place?
When Yang Xiaohua's father needed help, Zhao Shuzhuo ran around without saying a word, helping to get medicine and contact doctors, and he was very busy.
"You have been together for these days, and you have taken such good care of her and her father. I believe Comrade Yang Xiaohua also understands your character."
"She is a smart and kind girl. She will definitely see that you are someone worth entrusting your life to."
Wang Jianguo continued, with a hint of certainty in his tone.
"As long as she goes to Jianye Village with you, given your responsibility, you will definitely not let her suffer."
"Although the conditions there are not as good as those in the city, you will do your best to give her a warm home and let her live a stable life."
At this point, Wang Jianguo's voice lowered slightly, and he added hesitantly:
"But... I mean, if, if she doesn't want to go with you, then... then it can only be said that you two are not destined to be together."
"Sometimes, feelings are really helpless and can't be forced. But no matter what the result is, we have to face it calmly, don't you think?"
Wang Jianguo patted Zhao Shuzhuo on the shoulder, as if to cheer him up, or as if to comfort himself.
He knew that this step was crucial for Zhao Shuzhuo, and the road ahead was full of uncertainties, so he could only take it one step at a time.
At this time, the corridor was still quiet, with only the occasional bird calls outside the window, as if telling the fateful choice that the lovers were about to face.
Zhao Shuzhuo stood there, lost in thought. He knew that it would not be easy to convince Yang Xiaohua, but for their common future, he had to muster up the courage to give it a try.
After Wang Jianguo finished his earnest words, the corridor fell into a long silence.
He stared at Zhao Shuzhuo quietly, only to see that he had his head lowered, his brows furrowed, and his eyes full of entanglement and confusion.
His lips were slightly pursed, and he couldn't utter a word. He seemed to be shrouded in a deep sorrow.
Seeing Zhao Shuzhuo so silent, Wang Jianguo knew that no matter how many words he said, it would be difficult to immediately dispel the haze in his heart. Some things ultimately depended on him to figure out and decide for himself.
So, Wang Jianguo sighed softly and spoke again:
"Brother Shuzhuo, I know this makes you feel very uncomfortable, but time is pressing and we can't just stay like this. Go back to the ward and talk to Comrade Yang Xiaohua."
As he spoke, Wang Jianguo raised his hand and pointed in the direction of the ward, his eyes full of encouragement and expectation.
"We will set off back to the Great Northern Wilderness tomorrow. The itinerary has been set long ago. There are still a lot of things in the village waiting for us to deal with when we return."
"Besides, you've been here for so long, you should at least say goodbye to Secretary Dong. He's always been very caring towards us, and this is what we should do out of both emotion and reason."
Wang Jianguo's voice was calm and firm, trying to make Zhao Shuzhuo realize the urgency of the matter.
He paused, then continued:
"I'll be waiting for you at the guard post at the door. Don't worry and go ahead and talk. No matter what the result is, we have to face it calmly. If you need any help, just come to me at any time."
Wang Jianguo walked forward and patted Zhao Shuzhuo gently on the shoulder, giving him strength and support.
After listening to these words, Zhao Shuzhuo was still immersed in his own thoughts. After a long while, he raised his head woodenly.
He looked at Wang Jianguo with empty eyes, and then nodded mechanically. His movements were slow and stiff, as if he had lost his soul.
Then he slowly turned around and walked towards the ward step by step with heavy steps.
Every step he took was extremely difficult, as if there were thousand-pound lead blocks tied to his feet. His back looked lonely and desolate, as if he carried all the helplessness and sorrow in the world.
He knew that the next communication would determine the fate of both of them, and he had to muster up the courage to face all the unknowns and challenges.
In the ward, the smell of disinfectant permeated every inch of the air. The sunlight outside the window shone through the mottled curtains, casting a few dim light and shadows, falling on Yang Xiaohua's slightly haggard face.
Zhao Shuzhuo gently pushed open the door of the ward, and his footsteps were deliberately light, for fear of disturbing Yang Xiaohua who was immersed in sadness.
He looked at her cautiously, and saw that she was sitting quietly on the edge of the bed, her shoulders trembling slightly, and she was holding a handkerchief tightly in her hand. The handkerchief had long been soaked with tears and was wrinkled and stuck to her palm.
Zhao Shuzhuo's heart was full of pity. He just stood quietly at the door and watched for a while. He found that Yang Xiaohua's emotions seemed to have slowly calmed down.
Her breathing was no longer as rapid as before, and her trembling shoulders gradually stabilized, but her red and swollen eyes still revealed her inner sadness.
Zhao Shuzhuo breathed a sigh of relief. He tiptoed to a chair beside him and sat down slowly, trying his best to make his movements appear natural and not abrupt, so as not to touch Yang Xiaohua's fragile emotions again.
After sitting down, he cleared his throat, his voice as gentle as the spring breeze, and said to Yang Xiaohua:
"Xiaohua, sit here. I have something to say to you."
His eyes were full of concern and reluctance, as if he had thousands of words to say but didn't know where to start.
Hearing Zhao Shuzhuo's voice, Yang Xiaohua slowly raised her head, looking like a pitiful little deer that had been injured.
She nodded obediently, gently wiped away the remaining tears from the corners of her eyes, then slowly moved her body and sat more upright on the hospital bed.
It was as if she was telling Zhao Shuzhuo in this way that she was ready to listen to every word he had to say.
"Brother Zhao, I know you want to go back. Brother Jianguo just came and told me. I...I don't want you to leave."
Yang Xiaohua spoke, her voice choked with sobs, and her slightly trembling lips revealed the emotions she was trying hard to suppress.
As she spoke, she seemed unable to bear the pain of separation and slowly lowered her head. Her originally gentle voice became smaller and smaller, almost like a whisper.
Zhao Shuzhuo's heart suddenly tightened. He watched tears well up in Yang Xiaohua's eyes again. The crystal tears seemed like they would roll down at any time and hit the back of her pale hand.