Chapter 799: On Pins and Needles

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Shu Pan’s gesture made Gu Shaoting tense up, and he tightened his grip on her hand.

The red light outside the operating theater was still on, and there was indeed no sound on the other side of the door.

As Gu Shaoting was squeezing Shu Pan’s hand hard, she frowned in pain but didn’t complain. She just let him squeeze her hand as she quietly led him to the end of the corridor, away from the entrance to the emergency department.

The two of them didn’t talk. They just held each other’s hand in silence and stood side-by-side, leaning against the wall.

The corridor was dead silent.

Everyone was anxious, but they did not show it.

Shortly after, Song Can arrived. “How is it? Why did the old master suddenly faint?”

Song Can was out with a friend and rushed over as soon as she heard the news.

Shu Pan also informed Gu Shaoting’s uncle and Gu Huanhuan, who was at an event in a nearby city and would rush over as soon as the event ended.

“Mom, they are still working on Grandpa.” Shu Pan said hurriedly when she saw Song Can.

“Okay, Grandpa will be fine.” Song Can said self-consolingly.

Song Can glanced at Gu Shaoting, who had always been close to his grandfather. He probably felt terrible.

Song Can did not know what to say to comfort him when she saw his silence and slightly red eyes.

The “in operation” red light was still on outside the operating theater.

Everyone was on pins and needles. They were all afraid to hear bad news. After all, Grandpa was old and it was hard to tell what could happen.

As time passed silently, Shu Pan could clearly feel Gu Shaoting’s anxiety and agitation because his hand was very cold, yet his palm was covered in cold sweat.

She didn’t say anything, but she tapped his fingertip lightly with hers. He could feel it because he turned to look at her, pursed his lips and nodded to tell her that he was fine.

He understood what she was doing and knew that she was comforting him. His tightly furrowed brows relaxed a little as he squeezed her hand repeatedly. His movements were much more natural now. He was telling her that he was grateful for her comfort.

The three of them stood outside for a long time. Shu Pan felt her feet go numb and couldn’t help but wriggled it.

Although her movement was subtle, it caught Gu Shaoting’s attention. He looked down at her and then quietly led her to the lounge chair next to him. “Sit down for a while. We don’t know when Grandpa will be out.”

So, they all sat down and waited anxiously.

Not long after, Gu Shaoting’s uncle arrived. He was also anxious when he found out that the old master was still inside.

He kept pacing back and forth outside the operating theater.

Suddenly, he said in a deep voice, “Why isn’t Huanhuan here yet?”

“Uncle, I’ve already informed her. She’s in a neighboring city and it’ll take some time for her to get back. Moreover, today is a weekday and the roads are jam packed.” Shu Pan explained.

Gu Feng finally stopped asking.

Everyone was staring at the door of the operating theater, hoping that the doctor would come out soon with good news.

…

Meanwhile, Gu Huanhuan was at the opening event of a store in a neighboring city. Her youthful and lively image matched the store’s image very well, and she accepted the job after they agreed on the terms.

However, a few minutes before the event began, she received a call about her grandfather suddenly taken ill. She wanted to cancel her appearance and rush back, but her manager dissuaded her.

The event had already started. She probably couldn’t opt out now.