Mu Ning Jing took a few steps forward and called out softly, "Uncle Mu."
The way she addressed him showed her attitude.
Pain flashed across Mu Yiqing's eyes. He exerted all his strength and reached out to Mu Ning Jing.
Mu Ning Jing hesitated for a moment and held Mu Yiqing's hand. His palm was dry and warm, but she could no longer feel the warmth of family love because her state of mind had changed.
Mu Yiqing looked up at Yu Anna, who was standing at the head of the bed, and reached out his other hand to her.
Yu Anna quickly leaned over and held Mu Yiqing's hand tightly. Tears flowed from her red and swollen eyes. "Dad …"
"Take it off …" Mu Yiqing said weakly. His voice couldn't be heard clearly because of the oxygen mask.
Yu Anna moved closer to Mu Yiqing. "Dad, what did you say?"
Mu Yiqing moved his lips again. "Take it off …" He lowered his gaze and seemed to be looking at the tip of his nose.
"He said to take off the oxygen mask." Mu Ning Jing said as she reached out to take off the oxygen mask from Mu Yiqing's mouth.
Yu Anna slapped her. "Are you crazy? Take off the oxygen mask? Do you want my dad to die?"
Ju Qiulan walked up a few steps and said angrily, "Yu Anna, just talk. Why are you hitting her? If you called her to come over to bully her with your family, then we'll leave now. "
Violent coughs came from the bed. Mu Ning Jing looked over. Mu Yiqing's entire body was shaking violently because of the coughs, but his eyes were fixed on her. That look in his eyes said that no matter how bad his body was, he just wanted to look at her a few more times.
Mu Ning Jing was slightly moved. She gently held Mu Yiqing's hand. "Don't worry. I won't leave."
Mu Yiqing seemed to be relieved. The corners of his eyes turned up slightly. Then he looked at Yu Anna and repeated, "Take it off."
Yu Anna cried and shook her head. "No … You'll die if you do that … I don't want you to leave me …"
Mu Yiqing then looked at Yu Wenbai, who was standing at the head of the bed.
Yu Wenbai could tell that Mu Yiqing knew that he didn't have long to live and had something to say. He walked over and removed the oxygen mask from his mouth.
Without the oxygen mask, Mu Yiqing opened his mouth wide and took a deep breath. He looked like he would pass out if he couldn't catch his breath. He looked at Yu Wenbai and said weakly, "Xiao Yu … I'll leave it to you …"
Yu Wenbai looked back at the young man standing at the end of the bed with bloodshot eyes. Then, he looked back at Yu Wenbai. "Don't worry. Little Yu is the only heir of the Yu family. Even if you don't tell me, I will train him well."
Mu Yiqing nodded. His gaze slowly turned towards Mu Ning Jing. "Ningning … I'm … I'm sorry … I'm going to … apologize to Ping 'er … You … take good care of yourself …"
Mu Ning Jing thought that she had already sorted out her feelings and understood how she should face Mu Yiqing. She should treat him as a fellow villager and a friend. However, when she heard what he said, her heart still hurt. It was the kind of pain that went beyond friendship. She pursed her lips and looked at him, tears flowing uncontrollably.
Mu Yiqing's chest was heavy and he panted heavily. His sickly pale face turned red in an instant.
Yu Anna cried and said, "Dad … I'll call the doctor …"
Mu Yiqing pulled Yu Anna, who was about to get up and leave. He shook his head at her and slowly put her hand and Mu Ning Jing's hand together. There was a look of anticipation in his eyes. He moved his lips and wanted to say something. However, he suddenly spasmed. His body arched and then fell down heavily with his eyes closed.
Yu Anna was so scared that her face turned pale. She shouted, "Dad … Dad …"
The person on the bed didn't respond.
The young man at the end of the bed ran out with a sobbing voice. "Doctor … Doctor … My dad fainted …"
Mu Ning Jing looked at Mu Yiqing's peaceful face. Big drops of tears fell down. The tragic cries and messy footsteps in her ears seemed to be very far away from her.
Dad left just like that?
Just like Mom left?
Someone suddenly pushed her. Mu Ning Jing stumbled and fell to the side. Ju Qiulan caught her in time. "Let's go."
Mu Ning Jing turned back to look at Ju Qiulan. She grabbed her wrist tightly. Sadness surged in her eyes. She choked and said softly, "He's … dead …"
Deep down, Ju Qiulan didn't want Mu Ning Jing to have anything to do with the Yu family. However, they were blood relatives after all. Especially when she saw Mu Ning Jing trying her best to hold it in even though she was obviously upset. For the first time, Ju Qiulan felt pity for this woman whom she had previously disdained. "You and Xi 'er, and me … Let's go back."
Ju Qiulan brought Mu Ning Jing back to her residence. On the way back, Mu Ning Jing didn't make a sound. She leaned against the seat and stared out the window in a daze. Tears kept falling down her face.
Ju Qiulan frowned slightly. How could this woman cry so quietly?
She looked … awkward. Her heart ached for her.
When the car stopped, Mu Ning Jing realized that they weren't in Qin Garden. She turned to look at Ju Qiulan in confusion. She looked at her quietly with her red eyes and didn't say a word.
Ju Qiulan awkwardly ran her fingers through her hair. "Aren't you worried about Xi 'er? You can keep abreast of the progress of the case here. " Ju Qiulan seemed to be afraid that Mu Ning Jing would reject her and embarrass herself. She quickly added, "If you want to go back to Qin Garden, I can send you back now."
Mu Ning Jing looked at Ju Qiulan quietly for a few seconds and said softly, "Thank you."
Her words made Ju Qiulan feel even more uncomfortable. It was as if her thoughts had been seen through. She pushed the door open and said as she got out of the car, "Don't misunderstand. I'm not worried about you. I'm just afraid that Xi 'er will blame me for bullying you."
Mu Ning Jing looked at Ju Qiulan's back as she fled in panic. A trace of warmth flashed through her sorrowful heart. She turned and got out of the car, following Ju Qiulan into the villa.
After entering the villa, Ju Qiulan saw Mu Ning Jing sitting on the sofa and staring at the glass coffee table in a daze. She wasn't crying anymore, but her sadness was written all over her face. Ju Qiulan wanted to say something to distract her, but found that they had nothing in common.
Ju Qiulan thought for a moment, picked up the remote control and turned on the TV. She pretended to watch for a while. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw that Mu Ning Jing kept her head down and didn't even glance at the TV. Ju Qiulan couldn't help but frown.
Ju Qiulan put down the remote control and got up to go upstairs. After a while, she came down with a stack of books. She sat on the sofa and flipped through them seriously. After a few flips, she put them down and got up to go to the kitchen. She instructed the housekeeper, "Ask her what she likes to eat later. Make a few dishes according to her preferences."
The housekeeper smiled and nodded. "Yes, Madam. I'll find out what she likes."
Ju Qiulan nodded. Then she frowned and said, "Xi 'er hasn't married her yet. Why are you calling her that?"
The housekeeper saw that although Ju Qiulan spoke with a straight face, there was obviously a smile in her eyes. She nodded and said, "Yes, Madam." But in her heart, she thought, Madam's temper is too strong and arrogant. She clearly likes Xi 'er, but she's too soft-hearted to admit it.
Ju Qiulan turned and walked out. After a few steps, she stopped and turned back. "Don't tell anyone that I told you to do this."
The housekeeper smiled and nodded. "Yes, Madam. I won't tell Young Madam."
Ju Qiulan, "…" Didn't I tell you not to call her Young Madam?
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