Yun Que'er's body slumped forward involuntarily, as if on the verge of fainting, yet her eyes remained wide open.
The most painful thing in life is being unable to even slip into unconsciousness to evade everything when you desperately want to.
Suddenly, Yun Que'er felt a sharp pain in her chest. She had never been certain before whether she truly regarded Yun Motan as a family member, but at this moment, she was acutely aware of that piercing, bone - deep agony.
Ji Chengxuan supported Yun Que'er's body and kept soothing her.
"It's all my fault, all my fault. I... I shouldn't have..."
Just then, the door of the emergency room was pushed open again.
The medical staff walked out. The leading doctor took off his mask and shook his head at Yun Fujin.
"We've done everything we could. I'm very sorry. Your father was too severely injured. We simply..."
The doctor couldn't continue. These kids were so young, and he just couldn't bear to tell them they were about to lose their only relative.
But everyone already understood what he meant.
"No, it's impossible!" Yun Jianzhou punched the wall, oblivious to the fact that his knuckles were bleeding.
Yun Fujin stared blankly at the doctor. "Is there really no way to save him..."
The doctor shook his head helplessly. A doctor is supposed to have a kind heart, and he didn't want to give Yun Fujin such an answer, but he had to tell the truth.
"We've really done our best. You have two options now. First, leave your father here and keep him on life - support equipment. In this way, his life can be maintained for a few more hours, but he will suffer a great deal during this period. Or you can choose to take him home so that he can at least spend his last moments in his own home."
"What do you mean you've done your best? Aren't you ashamed to say that!"
Yun Jianzhou rushed forward suddenly, trying to grab the doctor's collar. But he soon realized that no matter how much he roared or went crazy, it was all in vain.
The doctor looked at him pityingly. "Kid, we're really sorry."
This was the only answer the doctor could give them at the moment.
Supported by Ji Chengxuan, Yun Que'er slowly stood up.
She blinked her eyes, and bigger teardrops rolled down from her eyes, making Ji Chengxuan feel extremely worried.
Was this really the only outcome?
Yun Que'er couldn't accept it and didn't dare to believe it.
But the fact was right in front of them. Even if they didn't want to face it, they had to.
"Big brother..." Yun Que'er said hoarsely. "You make the choice."
Yun Fujin lowered his head and suddenly let out a strange laugh.
"No, it can't be..."
He laughed and cried at the same time. It was the first time everyone had seen Yun Fujin lose control of his emotions like this. For a moment, they held their breaths and didn't dare to say a word.
After venting for a while, Yun Fujin cried so much that he was almost dehydrated. Finally, he leaned weakly against the wall and reached out his hand to the doctor.
"We'll give up the treatment and take dad home."
It was the same flat - cart. They had originally intended to use it to bring Yun Motan to the hospital to save his life. But now, they had to use it to take him back so that he could be buried under the soil.
Yun Que'er just followed the others blankly. Ji Chengxuan walked beside her, constantly looking at her with concern.
He hated himself for being unable to help Yun Que'er and was even more worried that she might have an emotional breakdown.
"Yun Que'er, I'm sorry..." In the end, all Ji Chengxuan could do was apologize.
Yun Que'er shook her little head weakly. "No, it's not your fault."
But whose fault was it?
Was it the ill - fated destiny that made the kind - hearted Yun Motan suffer such a disaster?
Was it the indifferent villagers who refused to help, thus delaying Yun Motan's treatment time?
Or whose fault was it... Yun Que'er didn't know.
Old Doctor Ji walked in front. Seeing the two kids lagging behind, he came over and stroked Yun Que'er's head.
"Little Que'er, you've always been a sensible girl, and your big brother listens to you the most. This is the toughest time for your big brother. You must persuade him, or what will happen to your whole family of siblings?"
Old Doctor Ji knew that such cruel words shouldn't be said to a child like Yun Que'er, but now that the situation was set, they had to grow up.
Yun Que'er nodded blankly and continued to shuffle forward.
Finally, they arrived home.
The villagers who had previously known that Yun Motan was injured all gathered around. Hearing that Yun Motan had been brought back, they all sighed regretfully.
"Teacher Yun is such a rare good person. Why did this happen to him? He's only in his forties this year."
"Maybe it's just fate," someone said philosophically. "Perhaps it was predestined that he could only live this long. Alas... Man proposes, God disposes."
Some people even had red eyes because of Yun Motan's situation. "Why him? I really wish I could take his place and suffer for him."
Yun Que'er passed by them and gave them a mocking look.
Their words sounded so nice, but when Yun Motan's life was hanging by a thread and Yun Fujin almost knelt on the ground to beg them for help, they didn't do anything.
Now that he was on his last breath and about to die, saying these after - the - fact remarks was meaningless.
Yun Que'er had always known that people's hearts could be cold, but she never knew it could be so hypocritical.
This show really didn't need to be staged because no one wanted to watch it.
Yun Motan's breathing was already extremely weak. Old Doctor Ji listened to his heartbeat and shook his head at Yun Fujin.
"Make preparations."
It was probably just a matter of time. They had to prepare for Yun Motan's after - death arrangements.
One reason was for a happy event to ward off bad luck, and the other was that if Yun Motan really passed away, they couldn't just let his body lie there.
He came into this world in an orderly way, and they had to send him off in the same manner.
Yun Jianzhou and Yun Yi were already crying like babies. The two of them knelt beside the bed, constantly shedding tears, and their front clothes were almost soaked.
Yun Fujin also mustered up his strength to make arrangements for Yun Motan's funeral.
He turned around and saw Yun Que'er standing expressionlessly behind him.
Yun Que'er had cried several times, and her eyes were swollen like peaches. But now that she wasn't crying, Yun Fujin was even more worried. He was afraid that Yun Que'er would hold her emotions in and hurt herself.
"Don't be sad, little Que'er," Yun Fujin squatted down and hugged her. "You still have your big brother. Big brother promises you that no matter what, big brother will never leave you guys."
Yun Fujin hugged Yun Que'er tightly. He couldn't help but let out a sob and then rushed out in a hurry.
Watching Yun Fujin bustling around, Yun Que'er suddenly had an urge to go hysterical. She suddenly pushed open the door and ran out.