Chapter 136: Gu An Appears
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Fang Cun’s laboratory was located in an industrial park in the suburbs, covering an area of only six to seven hundred square meters. In addition to him, there were two university professors and graduate students specializing in related fields, all of whom were eccentric geniuses who loved research.
An Bu brought Jian Ningxuan to the laboratory, and Fang Cun immediately greeted them warmly, eager to show them his discovery.
“This medicine is amazing, definitely the greatest modern invention. Not only can it greatly enhance human physique, but it can also effectively inhibit the growth of cancer cells, greatly reducing the mortality rate of late-stage cancer patients.”
Jian Ningxuan and An Bu had already seen the complete research materials, so they weren’t surprised by the effectiveness of the medicine. It’s just that the research results couldn’t be published yet because Mo Dongxiao couple hadn’t had time to conduct clinical trials. Furthermore, the key ingredient in this medicine was Molly’s blood.
“The person who developed this medicine is simply a genius. If given the chance, I really want to pay my respects. I wonder at what stage their clinical trials are now and how long it will be before it’s officially launched?” Fang Cun continued to talk excitedly, his enthusiasm overflowing. He didn’t know Mo Dongxiao couple and was naturally unaware of the underlying interests. He just wanted to conduct further research based on this medicine.
An Bu said, “This medicine won’t be on the market for the time being because several of the ingredients are severely scarce and cannot be produced. It can only be used for research purposes.”
Fang Cun sighed regretfully, then put on a shy expression and said, “Sister An, do you still have that medicine? Can you spare me a few more tubes?”
Last time, An Bu found a total of ten tubes of the special medicine at the Mo family’s lab, gave two tubes to Fang Cun, and kept a few tubes for later use. Any medication has an expiration date and can only be stored for two to three years at most. Even if she wanted to leave some for Molly, she couldn’t, so it wouldn’t hurt to give a few tubes to Fang Cun for experimentation.
“Have you used up the two tubes I gave you last time?”
“Not yet…”
“Then let’s wait until you’ve used them up,” An Bu reminded, “We can’t produce more of this medicine in the short term, so I can only give you two more tubes at most.”
“Understood, I’ll make sure to use them sparingly!” Fang Cun raised his hand to promise.
After that, he showed An Bu and Jian Ningxuan around the laboratory and introduced them to the other researchers and their recent projects.
After spending the morning in the lab and treating Fang Cun and his team to lunch, An Bu and Jian Ningxuan bid farewell and left.
Back at the villa, Jian Ningxuan suddenly spoke up, “Bubu.”
“What?”
“Do you have a good relationship with Fang Cun?”
“It’s okay.”
“He’s so young to have his own lab, his abilities and financial resources seem outstanding.”
“Hmm?” An Bu heard the casual tone and couldn’t help but glance at him, then casually replied, “Indeed, quite outstanding.”
Jian Ningxuan silently opened his notebook and didn’t say anything more.
An Bu raised an eyebrow, cuddled up to him, and affectionately said, “But in my eyes, Mr. Jian is the most outstanding.”
Jian Ningxuan lowered his brows and eyes: Really, why say these things for no reason, he doesn’t mean anything else… (silently sparkling)
An Bu smiled gently, “Mr. Jian, why do I like you so much?”
Jian Ningxuan: …Not reserved at all.
Thinking this in his mind, his hand had already reached her waist. He leaned over and kissed her lips, his gaze pure and clear, reflecting a person’s figure without any impurities.
In his eyes, An Bu felt the happiness of being treasured, colorful and radiant…
The next day, An Bu was released from her small black room and resumed her caregiving duties.
Upon arriving at Fu Junyao’s residence, she learned from the nanny that Fu Junyao’s mother’s condition had worsened and she had been urgently taken to the hospital.
After obtaining the address, An Bu hurried to the hospital.
According to the nanny, Qu Xiu got up to use the bathroom last night, accidentally slipped, and suffered a second head injury, fainting on the spot. Her condition was critical.
After emergency treatment, the doctor announced a pessimistic result: Qu Xiu’s condition had deteriorated, and conservatively estimated she only had three to five days left.
Sitting alone by the bedside, Fu Junyao silently looked at Qu Xiu on the bed. The drawn curtains cast a dim shadow over him.
An Bu approached him with a food container, took out the dishes one by one, and placed them on the table.
“Eat something,” she said.
Fu Junyao’s lips moved a few times, his voice hoarse as he said, “I was adopted by the Fu family, and my foster parents were very kind to me. I once vowed to be filial to them, but they didn’t give me the chance. My foster father passed away less than a year ago, and my foster mother is about to leave me too.”
Looking at this young man in his twenties, studying at university, managing a company, and taking care of his sick mother and underage sister, bearing unimaginable pressure alone.
She had promised to protect them as Gu An, but in the end, she didn’t fulfill it.
“After my foster mother passes away, the Fu family will come to fight for the inheritance. I’m tired and don’t want to fight with them anymore. I just hope my sister will live a worry-free life in the future, not seeking great wealth, just happiness.” Fu Junyao’s willpower was depressed, and the barriers he had been forcefully maintaining seemed to collapse overnight.
He and Fu Hanshuang never coveted the Fu family’s property, but wanted to repay their foster parents’ kindness and hoped to expand their business. But now that they were both gone, what was the point of continuing these efforts? Instead of fighting with the Fu family for power and profit, causing internal strife, it would be better to let go and hand over these industries to the Fu family for handling.
An Bu frowned, probably guessing his thoughts. He believed he wasn’t of Fu family blood and wasn’t qualified to inherit the Fu family’s property. However, these properties were all accumulated bit by bit by his foster father Fu Haiya and had nothing to do with other members of the Fu family. Since Fu Junyao was the designated heir chosen by Fu Haiya, he was the most qualified person to inherit these properties.
An Bu turned her head and looked at Qu Xiu on the bed, suddenly a thought came to her mind. She had seen Qu Xiu’s medical records, and the cancer cells had spread extensively, beyond recovery. If that was the case, why not try the special medicine? Perhaps there was still a glimmer of hope.
But her current identity was definitely not suitable for making this suggestion, so she could only let “Gu An” appear again.
Thinking of this, An Bu didn’t linger in the ward for too long. After comforting him a few times, she made an excuse and left.
Sitting in the quiet ward, Fu Junyao felt a sense of inexplicable loss, as if abandoned by everyone, a feeling of loneliness surged.
After some time, he faintly heard a rhythmic sound of high heels, coming closer from afar and stopping outside the ward in the end.
“Knock, knock” came a few knocks on the door, and the door was pushed open. A slender figure walked in gracefully, accompanied by the familiar sound of high heels, and entered Fu Junyao’s line of sight.
Dressed in a black dress, paired with a red coat, she walked gracefully, exuding mature charm.
Fu Junyao suddenly stood up, uncertainly calling out, “Aunt Gu An?”
“Are you surprised to see me?” Gu An took off her sunglasses, revealing a mature smile.
A trace of excitement flashed in Fu Junyao’s eyes, then dimmed again. He looked down at Qu Xiu on the bed and said indifferently, “Are you here to visit my mother, or to take over guardianship?”
“It’s neither.” An Bu was indifferent to his cold attitude, walked to the bedside, and said, “I have a newly developed medicine on hand that has a certain therapeutic effect on cancer, but it hasn’t undergone clinical trials yet. Do you want to let your mother try it?”
Fu Junyao suddenly raised his head, unable to believe it, and asked, “Are you serious?”
“I have no reason to lie to you,” An Bu said seriously, “But this medicine carries some risks, and self-medication is illegal, so I need your permission, and it must be kept strictly confidential.”
Fu Junyao stared at her intently, his eyes flickering with uncertain flames. After a moment, he took a deep breath and nodded heavily, “I trust you.”
This person had been silent all this time, but now, at his most desperate moment, she suddenly appeared and brought him a glimmer of hope. Even if the final result was not satisfactory, he was willing to take the risk. Given Qu Xiu’s current condition, without a miracle, she wouldn’t survive more than five days.
With Fu Junyao’s consent, An Bu immediately took out the medicine and syringe from her bag and skillfully injected Qu Xiu.
Fu Junyao nervously watched Qu Xiu’s reaction. After tens of minutes passed, everything remained normal, with no adverse reactions.
He looked up at An Bu, his eyes questioning.
“Don’t worry, tomorrow, let the doctor do another brain CT scan for her,” An Bu put away the medicine and syringe, reminding, “Hopefully, she can get through this.”
This kind of miraculous medicine couldn’t cure cancer directly, but it should be able to alleviate the condition, inhibit the spread of cancer cells. If all went well, perhaps Qu Xiu could live a few more months.
“Aunt Gu An.” Fu Junyao walked up to An Bu, tightly holding her hand, “Can you stay?”
An Bu raised her head, meeting a pair of eyes full of expectation, and smiled, “I think, I don’t need to stay.”
Who said there was no need? He really hoped she could stay, stay by his side.
Fu Junyao knew that he harbored an inexplicable feeling towards this woman who was more than ten years older than him, to the extent that every time he saw someone who looked like her, he couldn’t help but treat them as the same person.
Right now, the only person he could rely on was Gu An, the only person he could trust was her.
“Fu Junyao.” An Bu smiled, “You are the heir cultivated meticulously by Fu Haiya. Don’t be disheartened because of a little difficulty. I’ve said it before, I’m your umbrella. Although I usually don’t interfere much, when needed, I will definitely lend a hand. With your abilities, I believe even without me, you can do very well.”
“When I need you, I can’t contact you at all,” Fu Junyao’s tone carried a hint of resentment and grievances, like an abandoned little wolf pup.
“Alright, it’s my fault.” An Bu reached out her hand, “Give me your phone, I’ll give you my number.”
“Are you going to change your number right after?” Fu Junyao handed her his phone, his gaze staring intently at her face.
“That… I’ll try not to.” Who knew if she would suddenly lose her memory again next time.
“Try not to?” Fu Junyao gritted his teeth, “No, besides your phone number, you need to tell me all other contact methods, like email, YY, QQ, Weibo…”
“Do you want me to tell you the contact information of all my friends and relatives too?”
“That’s even better.”
“One phone number, one email, that’s all.” Her contact information could compile a family tree, she couldn’t even remember them all, let alone tell others.
Fu Junyao reluctantly took back his phone, still wanting to argue, but she interrupted, “Okay, I have something to do, I’ll leave first.”
“Wait.” Fu Junyao hurriedly held her, “The people from the Fu family should all be coming to the hospital tomorrow, Aunt Gu An, you…”
“I will also come.” An Bu gently pushed away his hand, stepping away gracefully, under his gaze, she left gracefully.
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