Stars In His Eyes
Chapter 923: Patriarch Gu Passes Away at 3

Chapter 923: Chapter 923: Patriarch Gu Passes Away at 3

After getting ready, He Zhilan went out, warmly dressed, and headed straight to the gynecology department of the General Military Hospital, a route she was familiar with.

Because of the last mix-up, the director here still had a vivid memory of He Zhilan. When they saw her come in, several hospital staff greeted her. Hearing that He Zhilan was there for a check-up, none of them teased her.

For accuracy, He Zhilan still chose to have a blood test. After the test was done, while waiting for the results, He Zhilan decided to visit Bian Muhe’s office first. However, before she could get there, she overheard the floor’s nurses and several doctors discussing the fact that the Gu Family’s old master was rushed to the hospital the night before.

The Gu Family’s old master’s health was poor, having been hospitalized before the New Year, and now he was hospitalized again. Normally this wouldn’t be much of a topic for gossip, but the tone of the doctors and nurses indicated that this time, the Gu Family’s old master was truly in bad shape.

"Zhilan," Bian Muhe happened to walk out of his office and saw He Zhilan standing there. Hearing the topic discussed by some colleagues and seeing He Zhilan’s expression, Bian Muhe sighed and motioned her to come to his office.

"Why come to the hospital at this time? Dongxue is off work during the daytime today," Bian Muhe started by asking.

He Zhilan shook her head, "I’m here for a blood test. Oh, and I heard those doctors outside saying that the Gu Family’s old master is hospitalized again? What happened? Wasn’t he discharged before the New Year?"

"He was rushed here the night before last, apparently upset by something, but no one knows exactly what. His health was already not very good, and with this anger, it has become even worse. Now, he is only kept alive by medication and machines, and may pass away at any moment." Bian Muhe looked at He Zhilan worriedly. "Do you want to go see the old master? It’s uncertain whether he will make it through today, and although the Gu Family has fallen on hard times, the old master has always been respected. He has kept you in his thoughts over the years."

"The Gu Family must be waiting in the ward, what’s the point if I go?" He Zhilan lowered her gaze.

"If you want to visit, I can distract them for you, give you twenty minutes," Bian Muhe placed his hand on He Zhilan’s shoulder and said, "Whether you go or not, it’s up to you. I just worry you’ll have regrets if he’s gone."

He Zhilan fell silent all of a sudden.

She could indeed hate the Gu Family, but she could never bring herself to hate the Gu Family’s old master.

The old master’s study still housed her childhood writing, and she still vividly remembered his affection towards her.

If, at this moment, the Gu Family’s old master were healthy and alive, despite her hatred for the Gu Family, He Zhilan would still remain indifferent.

But now, Bian Muhe was telling her that the person she wished to live a long life the most, might not survive past today.

"Go see him, even if it’s just a glance," Bian Muhe finally spoke up and persuaded.

After a long while, He Zhilan nodded lightly and thanked him.

Bian Muhe was a doctor, he had a million excuses to distract the Gu Family, and after they followed the doctor away, He Zhilan went straight into the old master’s ward.

Hearing from Bian Muhe that the Gu Family’s old master was seriously ill was one thing, seeing it with her own eyes was another.

The last time He Zhilan saw the Gu Family’s old master was at her remarriage banquet with He Teng. At that time, the old master was still spirited and spoke with a strong voice, but how much time has passed since then? The old master on the hospital bed could almost be described as skin and bones now, and one could only wonder how much his body had suffered during this time.

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