Zoey didn’t care, she just sat next to him without moving a muscle. She didn’t talk, she didn’t eat, she didn’t even sleep, she just sat there like a lifeless puppet.
“If this goes on … I’m afraid, something is wrong not only Jerry Xiao …” Sea Gu painfully looked at the ward, she really wanted to drag her out on her, will she Shake her awake and force her to have a good sleep and eat something.
But …
Wouldn’t dare! No one would dare to do this …
“Zoey wouldn’t have survived without him.” Owen Baker clenched his fists and pounded them against the wall in a depressing way. Was it possible that God was born to torture?
Two men, of the same mind, stood outside the promenade. Thinking of what was to come, for a long time, both were speechless.
Owen Baker’s cell phone rang at the beginning of a long hallway, plunging into a quiet atmosphere. He was stunned for a moment, wanting to hang up the phone, but when he saw the long string of numbers displayed on the screen, his eyes flashed for a moment. “A call from America!”
He spoke to Sea Gu, who was instantly energized, “Answer it, maybe it’s the Institute!”
“Uh-huh.” Owen Baker took a deep breath and stepped aside to answer the phone. The smooth exchange couldn’t hide the relief and ecstasy. This was simply too good to be true!
Hanging up the phone, looking at his expression Sea Gu had more than half guessed, “Which institute?”
“AWE Institute of America.” Owen Baker replied as he pushed his way into the hospital room. This was truly a God-send! “Zoey , is saved! He’s saved!”
Owen Baker clasped Zoey’s shoulder in excitement, and Zoey was still in a trance, her unfocused eyes slowly falling toward him, and it took a while for her to hear Owen clearly.
“Just got a call from the AWE Institute! They are doing a research program on WIID disorder in China and are searching around for WIID patients. Zoey , did you hear that? Now he might be saved!!!”
“Brother, are you telling the truth?” Zoey’s lips quivered before she asked the words softly. There was a sort of trance of disbelief.
“Yes! Really! Brother never lie to you!” Owen Baker nodded his head to ensure that. Zoey as if suppressed for too long, tears continue to flow down, the next instant … head tilted, the whole person fainted in Owen’s arms.
“Zoey ? Zoey!” Owen Baker was startled and rushed to slap her little face, but she was completely unresponsive and remained ghastly white.
“She must be physically exhausted. I’ll take her to the emergency room.” Sea Gu picked Zoey up with a quick eye and turned back to Owen Baker, “You contact the AWE Institute and notify everyone by the way.”
“I got it. Zoey is all yours!” After Owen Baker nodded, Sea Gu hugged Zoey and headed out.
The people at the AWE Institute were always efficient. The very next day, Screan, the head of research for the project, appeared in the hospital room with a full complement of documents.
“First, because it’s still in the research stage, we can’t guarantee that we will be able to cure the patient’s WIID disorder. But, the chances are at least % . Better than the 0% chance he has now.”
“Secondly, the family has to sign this document, guaranteeing that the patient’s is alive or dead, and that we will not be held accountable by the Institute.”
“Thirdly, in order to ensure the confidentiality and comprehensiveness of our research program, during this period of treatment, the patient must stay at our institute. No contact with the outside world, not to mention no family visits.”
Everyone looks at each other in disbelief after Screan utters this string of conditions. Zhan Qingtian glanced at his wife, signaling her to sign, and Mrs. Zhan flinched with red eyes. How could she dare to just hand her son over to someone else? Besides, he was still alive or dead?
Zhan Qingtian’s hand shook several times, but he also didn’t have the courage to sign his name.
“Uncle, these are the minimum requirements of the Institute.” Owen Baker spoke up and advised. However, Zhan Qingtian put his pen down and looked at Owen Baker, “Ask Zoey. She has the right to make a decision with us.”
The words of Zhan Jingtian only fell, the door of the ward was pushed open, and Zoey appeared weakly. Zoey appeared weakly. Her face was not good, and she had a hanging bottle on her hand. Zoey’s body is so weak that even walking is hard, and Sea Gu is holding her up.
Everyone looked at her, waiting for her to make a decision. She, looking deeply at the man on the bed, barely hesitated, and made a categorical, courageous decision.
“Uncle, sign it! This is the chance God has given us, even if it’s only %, we should grab it. I believe … Jerry will spare us and will come back.” The firmness under her eyes made people feel moved.
Zhan Qingtian nodded, and Mrs. Zhan still couldn’t help but speak, “Until he is healed, he won’t be able to see him. Is that something you can accept as well?”
Zoey smiled and nodded her head, tears staining the corners of her eyes, “As long as I have the chance to see him again in this life … any terms, I’ll take them …”
“Good, in that case, we don’t need to delay any longer.” Zhan Qingtian took a deep breath and finally made up his mind, signing his name on the document. Apparently, because he was carrying a heart full of sorrow, he laid down his hand with such force that the tip of his pen scratched the document.
Mrs. Zhan huffed and followed her husband’s signature and fingerprints.
Everything …
At this point, there is a conclusion of sorts.
Zoey scooted over to the bed and gave the man she loved the most, the most, the most, a deep hug. Without shedding a tear, she was strong enough to plant a kiss on his lips, strong enough to send him away …
…
All of them, watched the Institute’s car, leave the hospital.
Mrs. Zhan fainted again, and the children cried and screamed, even their voices were muffled. owen could only hold them firmly to prevent them from coming forward. yami Hu also leaned into her husband’s arms, secretly wiping away tears.
This parting, because no one can predict the future, seems more and more painful.
Zoey’s hand, gripping Sea Gu’s arm tightly, has been trembling, constantly …
“Zoey , you have to be brave …” he, heartily advised her.
She nodded, a haze before her eyes. “Yes, I’m going to be brave … He’ll come back, I’m sure …”
The Institute’s car, disappeared from everyone’s view and Zoey suppressed the urge to close her eyes and cover her throbbing chest.
In the ear, as if you can still hear his voice … whispering, I love you …
In front of my eyes, his doting smile can still emerge … gently sighing her, the fool …
Breath, seems to remain, belongs only to his scent … tightly entangled in every inch of her breath …
One year later …
This is the season of spring. There is no winter cold or summer heat. It’s the right time of year when green branches cover every corner of the streets and flowers bloom.
Zoey After dropping off her kids at class, she went down this cherry blossom avenue on the street and down … further. At the end of the cherry blossom avenue is a research institute that has just been established for a year. Next to the institute is a coffee shop. Anyone with a little bit of brains would know that this kind of place is not suitable for running a coffee shop.
Here, it’s kind of secluded, smacking of few pedestrians passing by. Only occasionally there will be a group of tourists, to the cherry blossom road, and then rest in this only one coffee shop.
Zoey took the key and opened the door of the cafe. Cherry blossoms had fallen all over her shoulders, and the crisp ringing wind chimes, ruffling over her shoulders, scattered the cherry blossoms petal by petal on the carpet.
As she did every day, Zoey took the lead in pushing the right window open. This way, she could have a perfectly clear view of the Institute if anyone came in or out. Over the course of the year, she did see people walking out of here, and she also saw … people covered in white cloth being pushed out.
Each time, she was on edge, gathering her courage to run over, but, well …
Each time, she settled down.
Not him … not the one she was waiting for …
“Sister Zoey! I brought you another customer!” The door of the coffee shop was pushed open from outside. A crisp wind chime accompanied by the bright voice of a young girl rang out. Zoey didn’t need to look up to know who the visitor was.
The only one who is always this spirited and energetic is the girl Sura.
Like a child king, she beckoned and greeted in dozens of strangely dressed young boys and girls.
“Sister Zoey!” Everyone greeted her in unison.
Zoey envies their youth. Smiling away, she greets them, “Are they all still drinking the same?”
“Uh-huh. The usual!” Everyone waved. Found a place to sit. Sula was alone on the bar, watching Zoey brew coffee.
Today’s Sura was particularly beautiful. A white dress wrapped around her body, the golden waistband was extremely tight, and her long purple hair outlined her already pretty little face, making it even smaller and smaller. The so-called ‘magic wand’ she carried on her back was almost half as tall as she was. The whole person, just like coming out from a comic, couldn’t find a single fault.
“Who’s the cosplayer today, Centurion Girl?” Zoey asked her as he made her a cappuccino.
She winked, “Goddess Athena. Is that good?” She circles in place again, trying to give Zoey a better view.
“Stinky!” Zoey teased her, handing her the cappuccino, “This one goes to Chi first, he was the last to receive it last time.”
“Roger!” Sura dutifully delivered it to the designated boy, then turned back to Zoeyand continued, “Ya, if I go to Owen’s company like this, do you think it’ll make a mess of their company?”
She grinned wickedly, a ghostly look on her face. zoey lost her smile, “I don’t think the security people would even let you in.”
She nodded at Sura’s so-called wand, “This thing, it’s a sharp weapon.”
“Fair enough.” Sura reached up and touched her wand with a small, agonized hand, and after a moment of contemplation, she nuzzled again, “Whatever, I’m going to try it some other time.”
She doesn’t want to be a pushover, but why is Owen avoiding her? You don’t have to avoid him as a friend, do you?
“Sister Zoey’s coffee just keeps getting better and better! You don’t have a boyfriend yet, do you? Consider me! I’ll marry you and have coffee every day,” Xiaochi shouted, raising her voice. There was a great deal of excitement, and the scene was very lively.
Without waiting for Zoey to speak first, Sula held up Zoey’s hand with the diamond ring and waved it proudly, “See? Do you recognize it? If you’re not interested, you should leave now, because Sister Ya is already married to someone else.”
“OH… turns out to be married! What a shame!” Koike exclaimed exaggeratedly, looking like he couldn’t take the blow and was about to shake.
“Blame it on your mom for giving birth to you too late well.” Sura laughed brightly, her smile radiant, her large, soulful eyes brimming with color. She walked over in big strides and patted Xiao Chi’s shoulder with a serious look, “Xiao Chi, you’re advised to give up before it’s too late. Ya Sister na, not only does she have a famous flower, but also, there are two super cute kids oh!”