Chapter 318: Chapter 208 Confrontation_2
The caretaker imdiately removed the oxygen mask from his face and instructed, “Don’t talk too much.”
“Okay.”
Chen Cheng switched places with the caretaker, bent down, and asked, “Mr. Jin, how are you feeling?”
Jin Baogen struggled to move his lips, his voice hoarse and weak, “Mr. Chen, cough cough…”
Chen Cheng quickly handed him a cup of warm water, helping Jin Baogen drink a few sips.
After moistening his throat, Jin Baogen continued, “I’m embarrassed to say this…”
Hearing him, Chen Cheng’s heart, which had been hanging by a thread, finally relaxed.
He smiled and said, “Mr. Jin, what are you talking about? I’m relieved to see you awake.”
Jin Baogen’s breathing steadied, his voice not very loud, “This trip to the ICU, it was like risking half my life.”
He looked at Chen Cheng, concern in his tone, “Did you hand over everything?”
Chen Cheng nodded, “I’ve handed it over to Zhang Zhenchao.”
Jin Baogen sighed in relief, “This ti, if it hadn’t been for my luck, I really might have put myself in.”
Chen Cheng helped straighten the bedding, asking, “Your health has always been good, how did it suddenly…”
Jin Baogen answered, “The night I returned to Beijing, I wanted to change clothes and have dinner at Wanbao Hall.”
“I don’t know if it’s because I’m getting older or what,” he continued, “but I just raised my hand, and a sharp pain hit my chest.”
“I don’t know what happened after that.”
Jin Baogen gazed at his successor, saying, “The next thing I was aware of, I was already on the operation table.”
“Everything went dark in front of my eyes, I couldn’t see anything, I could only hear lots of people hustling around, then I fell asleep again.”
“That sleep, it lasted too long.”
“The only thought I had was that I couldn’t die…” Jin Baogen’s voice trembled, as if recalling that edge of life and death.
“Fortunately, heaven blessed , and I made it through.”
He took a deep breath and continued, “Since then, I’ve been telling myself, money can never be earned completely, but life is just one; one must appreciate it.”
He looked at Chen Cheng, his eyes filled with sincerity,
“Mr. Chen, you are still young and have unlimited potential, don’t make my old mistakes, so things, it’s better to let go, don’t push yourself too hard.”
Chen Cheng had always thought that Jin Baogen was a tough character who feared nothing, but he didn’t expect that he had also faced a test of life and death, as well as fear and despair.
“You should just focus on improving your health; Xiao ier and I still need to care for you when you are old.” Chen Cheng said with a smile.
Jin Baogen’s lips finally curved up, he asked, “How have things been lately?”
Chen Cheng wanted to ask his opinion about Xingye Products, but seeing Jin Baogen’s frail and depleted appearance, he dropped the topic.
He smiled and said, “Pretty good, everything is proceeding smoothly.”
“Also, in a little while, the business of mine and Xiao ier’s milk tea shop will kick off, and I’ve also set up a basketball training camp, we’ll be counting on you to co for the ribbon-cutting!”
Hearing Chen Cheng’s words, a glint of satisfaction crossed Jin Baogen’s cloudy eyes, he said with a smile, “Good, good, I’ll definitely co! Cough cough… It seems, I need to get well quickly.”
He looked at Chen Cheng, speaking earnestly, “Mr. Chen, I’m at ease with what you do, over the years, you’ve made solid and sure strides, much stronger than I was back in the day.”
“Mr. Jin, you flatter , there’s still a lot I need to learn from you.” Chen Cheng said humbly.
Jin Baogen waved his hand and said, “Let’s not talk about that now, just seeing you makes very happy.”
He paused, as if rembering sothing, asked, “By the way, how is Xiao Wen doing?”
Chen Cheng was involved with several won, but Xiao ier and Wen Shulin were the most important.
“Good, she’s quite alright. She’s a bit busy these days, once she’s free in a couple of days, I’ll bring her with to visit you.”
Jin Baogen nodded, “Xiao Wen is a capable girl, you and her, make sure to get along well and support each other.”
“Don’t worry, I will.”
Jin Baogen patted Chen Cheng’s hand reassuringly, and without further words, closed his eyes to rest.
Seeing this, Chen Cheng also did not disturb further, and after saying goodbye, he left the ICU.
Removing his mask, he took a long breath and exclaid, “Humans, in front of death, everything is just fleeting.”
As he walked, he mulled over Jin Baogen’s words.
“Support each other? Isn’t that what we’re doing now.”
Chen Cheng’s visit to the hospital was not just to see Jin Baogen, but also to handle the matter concerning Liu Zhiying.
Liu Zhiying was already cleared for discharge, only needing to return regularly for rehabilitation.
Yet, a new minor dilemma appeared before Chen Cheng.
With Liu Zhiying’s discharge, staying in a dormitory would certainly be inconvenient, he needed to find a place for her to stay.
Reaching the door of the hospital room, it was slightly ajar.
Chen Cheng pushed open the door, Liu Zhiying was lying on the hospital bed, reading a book Chen Cheng had borrowed a few days prior.
She hadn’t noticed Chen Cheng’s arrival until he approached the bedside, then she excitedly put down the book, attempting to rise, “Brother Cheng!”
“Xiao Ying, don’t move.” Chen Cheng pressed her shoulders down, preventing her from getting up.
“Brother Cheng, what brings you here?”
Liu Zhiying smiled happily, since their defining kiss, she hadn’t seen Chen Cheng for several days.
Chen Cheng sat down beside the bed, smiling, “Just checking on you, how are you feeling now?”
“Much better, the doctor said I can be discharged.” Liu Zhiying smiled, “I was thinking of letting Xiao Ya pick up when she’s free from classes.”
Chen Cheng took Liu Zhiying’s hand, smiling as he asked, “After being discharged, where do you want to stay?”
Liu Zhiying replied, “I only have the dorm to return to! Where else could I go?”
“Isn’t the dormitory a bit inconvenient?” Chen Cheng said with concern, “Given your condition, you need a place to recuperate.”
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