eurekapd Chapter 1292: Yun Rui's sincerity: The head of the family took the lead
Chapter 1292: Yun Rui's sincerity: The head of the family took the lead
When the nurse came in to remove the infusion needle, Yan Wanqing's fingertips were still trembling slightly. Not because of pain, but because of anticipation. She watched the needle being pulled out, leaving a tiny pinhole, like those vague gaps in her memory, finally being filled.
The evening glow filtered in through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the hotel suite, casting a warm orange-red color on the carpet.
William sat on the single sofa by the window, holding a cup of freshly brewed black tea in his hand. The hot steam blurred the fine lines at the corners of his eyes.
He is in his early sixties and his hair has turned gray, but he is in good spirits and his eyes are still sharp.
As a person of the same generation as Gu Mingcheng, he watched Gu Yunqian grow up and had a special concern for this junior.
Gu Yunqian sat on the sofa opposite, his posture upright, but with a hint of fatigue between his brows that was hard to conceal.
He had just finished a lot of work and rushed here without stopping. "Uncle William, I'm sorry to have troubled you to come back all the way from Switzerland." He spoke respectfully, with respect for his elders.
William waved his hand and took a sip of black tea: "Why are you being so polite to me? Your father and I have been friends for many years. If you have something to ask me, I will naturally come back."
He put down the teacup and looked at Gu Yunqian. "Tell me, is it because of Miss Yan's matter that I came back this time?"
Gu Yunqian nodded, his expression becoming serious: "Wanqing remembered some vague fragments when she was in a coma, and she hopes to regain her complete memory. After thinking about it, I think only you can help us."
William was silent for a moment, his fingers gently rubbing the edge of the teacup. "Memory recall is no small matter," he said slowly, his voice steady after years of precipitation, "You should know the risks involved. What happened to your father and second aunt back then was a lesson for you."
When mentioning his father, Gu Yunqian's eyes darkened.
Of course he knew that not only his father and second aunt, but he himself also had to bear the consequences.
Everyone who experienced it fell into long-term pain, and the entire Gu family was in turmoil as a result.
"If she doesn't get the result, she will keep persisting. But what if the answer is right in front of her?" As he spoke, Wuyunqian revealed his true purpose.
William looked at Gu Yunqian. This junior had his own opinions since he was young, and once he made a decision, it was difficult to change it.
"Does your father know about this?" he asked.
"He started some things, so how can we, the younger generation, escape..." He didn't have a direct answer and couldn't give a direct answer, so he could only avoid the question like this.
William pondered for a while, and his brows not only did not relax but became more and more furrowed!
During the treatment, she may experience strong emotional fluctuations, which may even cause secondary mental damage. He paused and continued, "You know the consequences better than I do."
Gu Yunqian frowned, he knew William was telling the truth. But when he thought of Yan Wanqing's eager eyes in the ward, he couldn't refuse.
"I believe in your medical skills, your expertise, and your character," he said sincerely, "Just let her think that her mother died of illness."
William looked at Gu Yunqian’s determined eyes and sighed in his heart.
"Since you said so, I'll give it a try. However, before treatment, I need to give Miss Yan a comprehensive examination to assess her mental state.
I would only start treatment once I was sure she was suitable.”
Gu Yunqian showed a relieved smile on his face: "Thank you, Uncle William."
"Don't thank me yet," William waved his hand. "The treatment process will be long and requires an absolutely quiet environment. I will find a suitable place near the hotel as a treatment room. You arrange for security and don't let anyone disturb me."
"No problem, Uncle William. I'll ask someone to do it right away." Gu Yunqian agreed without hesitation.
Before they knew it, the sky outside the window had darkened. The light in the hotel suite softly shone on the two of them, creating a warm yet serious atmosphere...
When Gu Yunqian pushed open the door of the ward, Yan Wanqing was staring at the ginkgo potted plant on the windowsill.
The sunlight shone through the glass onto the ends of her hair, casting a light golden glow on her pale face, adding a bit of warmth. He walked lightly to the bedside and spoke softly, "How do you feel today?"
Yan Wanqing turned around and saw the thermos bucket in his hand. A hint of surprise flashed across her eyes: "Why are you here? Don't you have to go to work?"
"Just finished." Gu Yunqian put the thermos on the bedside table. When he opened the lid, a faint steam came out - inside was a soft and glutinous white fungus and lotus seed soup. "Auntie said this is soothing, so she specially stewed it for you."
He didn't mention the memory recall directly, but just picked up the spoon, scooped a spoonful, blew it on his lips to cool it down before handing it to her.
Yan Wanqing hesitated for a moment, but still opened her mouth to take it.
But just this first bite!
"Doctor William told me to take you to see him when you feel better. Haven't you always wanted to recover the memories in your dream?" Gu Yunqian put down the spoon, took out a tissue and handed it to her. She took it over naturally as if she had done it a thousand times.
Yan Wanqing paused while holding the spoon. She knew that Gu Yunqian would not make a promise easily. It must have taken a lot of effort to invite someone back from Switzerland.
"He... is willing to help me?" There was a subtle hint of temptation in his voice.
"He needs to examine you first." Gu Yunqian pulled a chair over and sat beside the bed, looking her straight in the eye. "Memory recall is risky, so it's better to be on the safe side."
He didn't try to persuade her, he just gave her the choice.
"I want to try." Yan Wanqing put down the spoon and gently stroked the edge of the warm bowl with her fingertips. "The person who appears in my dream must be an important person. I can't let him down."
"If you like, I'll take you to see him tomorrow. The examination will be simple, just a chat and a few psychological tests."
He deliberately downplayed the concept of "treatment" for fear of adding pressure to her.
"Okay." She raised her head, the hesitation in her eyes gone, "Thank you for your help."
The next morning, Gu Yunqian drove to pick her up personally.
The black sedan drove smoothly on the tree-lined avenue. Gu Yunqian did not mention the treatment, but only talked to her about the little things when they first started working together.
These trivial memories were like warm water, slowly soothing Yan Wanqing's tense nerves. When she started to laugh, Gu Yunqian glanced at her in the rearview mirror, with a barely perceptible softness in his eyes.
The hotel suite was decorated like an elegant living room, without the cold feeling of a hospital.
William was sitting on the sofa looking through documents. When he saw them come in, he put down what he was holding and stood up with a gentle smile on his face: "Hello, Miss Yan, I am William."
"Hello, Uncle William." She greeted him in the same tone as Gu Yunqian, and her nervousness dissipated a lot.
"Sit down." William pointed to the sofa opposite, turned around and poured a cup of warm water and handed it to her, "Don't be nervous, we're just chatting casually."
"I heard that you always dream about the same scene?" William changed the subject, his tone still gentle, "Can you tell me what the scene is like? Don't worry, just tell me as much as you can think of."
Yan Wanqing's fingertips unconsciously stroked the wall of the cup. She pondered for a moment before speaking: "There is a cedar forest, and on the ground..." She paused and lowered her voice, "There is also a man's voice, shouting 'Don't let her remember.'"
William listened carefully, making a few notes in his notebook from time to time, but he didn't ask for details. "What do you feel when these images appear?"
"I feel flustered, as if something is blocking my chest." Yan Wanqing's fingertips trembled slightly, "but it feels very familiar, as if... it is a very important person or thing."
"Memory is like a stone that sinks to the bottom of the water." William closed the notebook, his eyes gentle but firm, "Some stones are smoothed by the water, while others still have edges and corners. What we need to do is not to pull the stone out by force, but to slowly wait for the water level to drop so that it can surface on its own."
He looked into her eyes. "This process may take a long time. Do you have the patience?"