Rebirth: The Comeback of the Girl-Chapter 920 - 919: Not Good at Persuading Others

The final scene of the Calligraphy and Painting Competition was not held at the same venue as the semifinals.

Moreover, once entering, it was obvious that there were far fewer participants than during the semifinals.

Zhen Yu had been there for less than ten minutes when she received a call from Sun Shuhan.

Only then did she find out that her other two roommates had come with Sun Shuhan specifically to cheer for her and Zhen Yu!

When the four met, they chatted noisily! It genuinely eased the concerns weighing on Zhen Yu’s mind.

The format of the competition was still on-site themed creation, only stricter this time!

Perhaps due to the enthusiastic encouragement of her roommates, after the competition ended, Zhen Yu felt she had performed quite well.

Yet Zhen Yu didn’t have time to say more than a few words to them before Han Mingyue took her away!

Turning back, the three girls looked at her with ambiguous and teasing expressions.

But as she turned forward, Zhen Yu saw something amiss in Han Mingyue’s serious profile.

"What’s going on?!" Once they were somewhat away from the crowd, Zhen Yu immediately voiced her question.

Han Mingyue slowed her steps upon hearing, then spoke while walking, "Teacher Cao hasn’t said a word since waking up! The doctor says he might have given up... and such patients shouldn’t be agitated, also..."

Zhen Yu was psychologically prepared, so she wasn’t too shocked upon hearing this, only asked, "Also what?"

"And his passive resistance attitude will certainly greatly diminish the treatment effect! The doctor also said that the biggest taboo for cancer patients is abandoning themselves before the illness defeats them. Such patients usually don’t survive, cough!"

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Zhen Yu was silent for a long time.

So long that only after she and Han Mingyue had gotten off the car at the entrance of the Beijing University Cancer Hospital did she realize that this wasn’t the hospital Mrs. Cao mentioned over the phone, where a kindhearted person took Teacher Cao.

"Why did we come here? Teacher Cao..."

"Transferred!" Han Mingyue explained while paying the fare, "The appointment Mrs. Cao arranged is today! The person called her, saying if not today it would be void! Non-refundable and non-exchangeable! So..."

"I understand." Zhen Yu’s heart didn’t waver too much, she stepped inside, "Let’s go! See for ourselves first."

"Yes!" Han Mingyue agreed and hurriedly followed, not even rushing to inquire about her exam.

But thinking about the matters of the day, it seemed inevitable that she would later ask in detail at home tonight!

So, after taking the elevator upstairs, Han Mingyue directly led Zhen Yu to the door of Teacher Cao’s hospital room.

Upon hearing voices through the ajar door, Zhen Yu instinctively stopped in her tracks!

Then in less than a second, she quickly raised her right hand and knocked on the hospital room door.

Mrs. Cao looked up and immediately saw Zhen Yu through the glass on the hospital door, then hurriedly beckoned, "Come in quickly!"

"Madam! Teacher Cao."

After entering, Zhen Yu greeted, then stared silently at Cao Yong seated on the hospital bed.

Despite Cao Yong’s short stature, he always sat with a straight back!

Even now while seated on the hospital bed, he maintained an upright posture, staring forward.

It’s a pity, his gaze had lost its former sharpness!

Instead, it plainly revealed endless disillusionment and aimlessness...

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Eventually, it was Cao Yong’s wife who couldn’t bear the silence anymore, breaking the ice with chuckles, "Sit! Let’s sit first and talk!"

Upon hearing, Zhen Yu and Han Mingyue immediately found places to sit down readily.

Then Zhen Yu projected her voice and called out, "Teacher Cao!"

Cao Yong initially didn’t move, then suddenly took a deep breath and exhaled slowly.

"I know you came to persuade me, don’t bother!" Cao Yong shook his head with furrowed brows and said, "I know my body well enough! Shu Mei, return the money to her, Zhen Yu we cannot accept your money!"

"Teacher!" Zhen Yu felt anxious upon hearing! Then she jumped up from the chair and rushed to the end of the bed, supporting herself with her hands on the bed frame, questioning, "With you being a math teacher, are money and life equally important?!"

"Both are important!" Cao Yong’s response was quick and earnest!

"I’ve enquired, whether treated or not, the outcome for late-stage lung cancer is the same! The money you earned through hard work shouldn’t be thrown into my bottomless pit! Your intention is appreciated, but this money must be taken back!"

"Who said there’s no difference?! Which quack told you that?! I’ll go find him!"

As Zhen Yu spoke, she prepared to roll up her sleeves, Han Mingyue quickly stood up and pulled her hands! Then joined in the conversation.

"Teacher Cao, this is a hospital! Everyone understands that the difference between treatment and not is significant! Don’t you want to accompany your family longer? Even, even just until your daughter’s college entrance examination is over..."

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Han Mingyue’s words were unusually straightforward, looking at the sudden change in Mrs. Cao’s expression, one could sense how taboo this topic was to her!

However, after listening, Cao Yong unexpectedly relaxed his tightly furrowed brows, and seemingly tried to smile.

"Old Jiang has always been good at judging people, you indeed are quite perceptive, understanding that ’severe illness requires strong medicine’! Unfortunately, Teacher, I’ve eaten more salt than you’ve taken medicine! This trick is useless on me! Don’t bother persuading me further, since I can’t leave alone, my wife and I will return to where we came from tomorrow!"

Upon hearing, Zhen Yu and Han Mingyue exchanged a glance! Their eyes instantly filled with disappointment.

Cao Yong’s wife sat dumbly on the side, radiating deep melancholy and sorrow. 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

She said nothing because, before these two students arrived, she had exhausted her words completely! Yet to no avail.

For Cao Yong simply won’t budge! He’s stubbornly obstinate!

She had hoped these two students could accomplish something! But now it seems they’re no more effective than her!

But it’s unavoidable.

Han Mingyue has intelligence but isn’t proficient at persuading! His comforting was limited to a repetitive phrase.

While Zhen Yu is a straightforward person! Preferring direct approaches, her counseling has the same style! Despite being slightly more intelligent these days, at most she manages a couple of minor turns before hitting a dead end!

Amidst the oppressive atmosphere, Han Mingyue suddenly had a spark of inspiration! He quickly remembered someone!

"Xiao Yu! Step out with me!"