Chapter 9: But We Have No Money...

The middle-aged man in the white coat finished speaking, then, seeing two young people sitting outside the door, quickly corrected himself: “Ahem… both of you come in together.”

“Let’s go.”

Su Nian gently tugged Su Yu’s small hand.

Once they entered the office together, Su Nian glanced at the increasingly anxious Su Yu beside her and asked the seated doctor, “Doctor, may I ask how my sister’s test results turned out?”

Hearing this, the middle-aged doctor first gathered all the various test reports into a bag.

Only then did he rise and come over to Su Nian’s side, smiling as he said, “Child, don’t worry. Your sister… she just has a minor issue.”

As he spoke, he patted Su Nian’s shoulder, a hint of pity flashing in his eyes.

Su Nian understood immediately, gratefully accepting the bag the doctor handed over.

Su Yu’s condition…

How could she not know?

The doctor’s carefully chosen words and the decision to have the patient come in together clearly aimed to avoid shattering the patient’s last line of psychological defense.

“Doctor, may I ask… what minor issue is it?” Su Yu suddenly looked up, curious.

The doctor replied in as light a tone as possible, “A small problem in the brain… but don’t be afraid. As long as she undergoes surgery within these two months, there’s no major problem.”

Su Nian nodded. “Alright, thank you, Doctor!”

“Hm.”

The doctor watched the young pair leave, his eyes full of complexity.

...

Along the way, no matter how much Su Nian comforted and spoke, Su Yu kept her head bowed in silence, her expression occasionally drifting off.

Only when they returned home did Su Nian see Su Yu’s eyes slightly reddened. After changing her shoes, she headed toward the bedroom.

He hurriedly reached out and grasped her slender, soft arm, gently reassuring her, “The doctor said surgery will fix it. It’s definitely benign. Don’t be afraid.”

Hearing this, Su Yu lifted her head. Her beautiful eyes, somewhat moist, gazed at the man before her.

In a low voice, she suggested, “If it really is benign, can we just treat it with medication? I don’t want surgery…”

She was not foolish.

Though the doctor tried to cover it well, her sensitive heart could not miss the signs.

At the very least, having a brain condition that requires surgery alone…

The severity was clear without a doubt.

“How can that be?” Su Nian became anxious.

“But we don’t have the money…” Su Yu lowered her head again.

Though she tried to endure, tears still slipped down uncontrollably.

Hearing this, Su Nian instinctively recalled the scenes from his past life, his heart stinging as if pricked by needles.

“Leave all of this to me, okay?”

He pulled the silently sobbing girl into a tight embrace, as if unwilling to let her go.

The girl shook her head repeatedly in his arms, trying to break free but failing.

The exorbitant surgery fees!

Hospital bills, medical expenses…

The young man before her still had a promising future!

But the future for herself…

...

She feared it would only become a burden.

Recalling the fainting episode from that morning.

Was this illness really that simple?

At this moment, Su Yu trembled all over.

But suddenly, when a warm sensation pressed tightly against her thin lips!

Her mind, originally clouded with negative thoughts,

Instantly went blank.

“Mm…”

The close-up handsome face before her and the softness on her lips made Su Yu’s heart skip a beat!

He…

He, he, he!

He actually kissed me?

Aside from these five words, nothing else came to her mind.

Feeling the boy’s insistence,

Su Yu gradually succumbed to the fierce advance,

Starting to respond stiffly.

After at least half a minute…

When a streak of silver hair quietly broke between their lips,

Su Nian raised his hand, gently caressing the girl’s delicate face, and said softly, “Since our parents passed away, you’ve been the one taking care of me.”

“So next…”

“Give me a chance, okay?”

Though Su Yu’s eyes were reddened and tears had ceased,

Upon hearing these words, her vision blurred once more.

She rubbed her small face against his chest, wiping away the tears.

Only then, blushing, she stammered, “You… you probably haven’t eaten yet, right? I… I’ll make something for you.”

“Good!”

Su Nian smiled, willingly releasing the now warmed Su Yu from his embrace.

Seeing her flustered escape, he smacked his lips.

“Hm…”

“Girls’ mouths really are sweet?”

That was too rough this time.

He’d have to savor it properly someday!

...

In the blink of an eye, after lunch,

The time reached one o’clock in the afternoon.

Su Nian prepared to return to the virtual chamber, aiming to upgrade his talent today,

And to obtain the ancient necklace!

Su Yu, blushing the entire time, shyly said goodbye before obediently going back to school.

Originally, Su Nian intended for her to take two months off.

After all, her condition forbade overexertion, especially mental strain.

But no matter what, she refused!

Only after she repeatedly promised that attending school was merely to pass the time and that she would be careful did Su Nian reluctantly agree.

“Let’s see what good things can drop in the next half day!”

Su Nian stepped into the virtual chamber.

Casting aside all distractions,

Upon reopening his eyes, his consciousness returned to the novice village!

[Player: Emperor.]

[Super S-tier Talent: Percentage Finisher (LV1).]

[Level: LV6 (250/2000).]

[Class: Priest.]

[HP: 1600/1600.]

[MP: 865/865.]

[Attack: 23. Magic Power: 10.]

[Attack Speed: 0.90. Movement Speed: 2.5.]

[Armor: 98. Magic Resistance: 93.]

[Physical Penetration: 0%.]

[Magic Penetration: 0%.]

[Free Attribute Points: 0.]

[Equipment: Novice Staff, Bloodstained Battle Robe, Battle Boots (Blue).]

[Skills: Not learned.]

[Inventory: Lord’s Heart, First Boss Kill (Title), Random Skill Book.]

Quickly scanning the overwhelmingly strong stats,

Su Nian, satisfied, immediately opened the game map.

Now that his ID was well known by many, plus the watchful gaze of the Bright Moon Club,

To avoid unnecessary trouble,

His only choice was to farm bosses in another novice village!

Just so long as he didn’t randomly teleport to...

Some strange, weird place!

[Confirm travel to Novice Village No. 1588?]

“Confirm!”

Without hesitation, Su Nian pressed.

The next second, his vision blurred!

“Hm?”

“Whoa?”

“???”