Page 102 Grandmother
While Xiao Kai and the others were persuading Grandfather in the underground temple, I also started my plan.
No longer needing to transform into a breast, I saved a large amount of notebook material, which was perfect for use as a medium for my actions.
After extracting Xiao Kai’s divine power, I activated a teleportation spell and arrived at the hospital ward. Then, through the ventilation ducts, I entered the ICU room, avoiding the cameras. I hung upside down from the ceiling above Grandmother’s head.
Coincidentally, two doctors were examining Grandmother. As doctors, they wouldn’t discuss her condition in front of the patient, but their constant shaking of heads and sighs indicated her poor health.
The two doctors left.
On the bed, an elderly woman with silver hair was sleeping, wearing an oxygen mask.
This was a good opportunity. Compared to the strenuous conversation in reality, entering Grandmother’s dream would be a better choice.
“Excuse me…”
I slowly descended from the ceiling, shrinking my form and secretly slipping into Grandmother’s pillow. Then, I began to synchronize our consciousnesses.
… White, cold, blizzard.
Endless winter filled my entire field of vision.
Dreams reflect a person’s heart. Such a frigid scene represented Grandmother’s mental state. A huge sense of despair washed over me, and facing the possible impending death, it made sense that she would feel this way.
Putting on a warm coat, I walked through the blizzard.
Though it was very cold, since it was a dream, there was no real impact other than feeling cold. My movements were not hindered at all.
“Grandmother!”
The heavy snow obscured my view, making it impossible to locate her position. I could only shout loudly.
“Where are you? If you hear me, respond!”
There was no response. My voice was drowned out by the howling wind, but Grandmother’s consciousness must have been somewhere within this dream.
“Tsk, troublesome.”
The cold in the dream meant nothing to me, and the falling snow wouldn’t hinder me either.
I waved my hand, interfering with the dream environment, causing the blizzard to temporarily subside. This allowed me to finally see the full layout of this place.
“This is really… nothing at all.”
Once the blizzard was dispelled, nothing remained.
The heart phase of someone near death is monotonous, almost heartbreaking.
From afar to near, everything within sight was a vast, endless expanse of white.
“Grandmother isn’t buried under the snow, right?!”
Underfoot was a thick layer of white snow.
In dreams, one doesn’t die, but it’s unusual to dream about being buried alive. Perhaps there was some deeper meaning to this dream.
With this thought, I dove into the snow like a hunting arctic fox, then burrowed downward like a mole.
Digging through the snow was still cold, but my speed didn’t slow down.
After digging two or three meters, the scenery suddenly changed. The whole person who had burrowed into the snow fell to the ground from somewhere.
“Ouch!”
Even though there was a carpet, I still fell flat on my face.
This was a warm, small, familiar room… yes, it was the VIP room where Grandmother was before being transferred to the ICU.
The only difference was that there were no windows or doors.
And Grandmother herself, even in her own dream, lay helplessly on the bed.
“Hey! Grandmother!”
I brushed off the snow from my body, forcing a smile as I greeted her.
“Did you bring me here?”
Grandmother nodded.
“I saw you burrowing around up there, so I let you in… Are you Xiao Kai?”
Although she said “saw,” it was more like a feeling?
She could control her dream to some extent, indicating she wasn’t deeply asleep, but rather in a state of clear dreaming.
I replied, “I’m Chang Ying!”
She didn’t seem surprised, her eyes narrowing kindly.
“Little Ying? I know you. Ling Hua told me about you… Come over, let me take a good look at you.”
Grandmother on the bed beckoned to me, and I obediently sat down on the edge of the bed.
“I’m dreaming now, right?” Grandmother’s thoughts were very clear.
I pointed to myself and explained, “Yes, but I am real, not just a character in your dream!”
“Do you know you’re dreaming but don’t wake up… Is this your ability?”
“Hehe, I did something, after all, if you woke up, we couldn’t talk like this.”
Grandmother held my hand.
Even though it was our first time talking face-to-face, I felt a deep sense of familiarity, almost to the point of being moved.
I continued to explain, “Through dreams, I can visit you even outside visiting hours. If you want to see anyone, I can bring them in too… But dreaming can only provide comfort, it can’t solve any real problems.”
The last sentence was a reminder.
“If I don’t understand this basic principle, haven’t I lived my life in vain?”
Grandmother patted my hand gently, her eyes wrinkling at the corners.
“I know I don’t have much time left.”
“Don’t say that. Everyone is still trying. You will get better.”
“I know my own condition.”
Grandmother shook her head, dismissing my reassurances.
“Your father’s situation, Xiao Lin Hua has already told me. Because of Bei Hai and Cang Er’s mistakes, your family has suffered a lot, right?”
“We’re doing well. Although life isn’t wealthy, we live peacefully. And Xiao Kai’s kind-hearted nature isn’t suitable for a cutthroat environment.”
Grandmother said, “I can give you a better life. This is what I owe you.”
“You’re mistaken.” I shook my head.
“Neither I nor Xiao Kai feel like you or Grandfather owe us anything. We can take care of ourselves, don’t worry too much… But you, giving up treatment too early is too soon. There’s still a chance for improvement.”
“Are you talking about the transplant surgery?”
“Yes, Ru Bi Fang is preparing,随时可以把烛北海的肾换给你随时 ready to replace Bei Hai’s kidney with yours. The process will use magic to assist, minimizing harm to your body… She has prepared for years, please don’t refuse.”
Although my main task wasn’t to persuade her to accept the surgery, doing so would be ideal.
“After you left yesterday, I thought a lot. I can accept the surgery… But the kidney, let’s match it from the organ bank.”
“Using someone else’s kidney carries greater risks, and matching a kidney takes a lot of time.”
“I know… But Bei Hai’s path ahead is long. Even if the transplant succeeds, I won’t have much time left. It’s a losing proposition.”
Her reason for refusal surprised me. She was actually thinking of Bei Hai…
I asked, “He and Grandfather have been away from you for so long. Shouldn’t you hate him? This is his compensation, you should accept it with peace of mind.”
“I am still a mother, I can’t bear to do that.”
Clearly, Bei Hai didn’t even want to meet when he came to visit, yet now she was worried about his future health?
“Grandmother, do you want to see Grandfather?”
When I asked this, Grandmother froze, holding my hand.
“As you know, she is imprisoned by Tian Dao in her temple, unable to leave until Xiao Kai completes his trials. That’s why we’re worried you might never see each other again.”
“Since she can’t come out, and I can’t get out of bed, could we meet through dreams?”
“No, we have a way to make you see each other in reality, to say everything you’ve wanted to say over the years.”
“But I don’t want to see him.”
I knew it wouldn’t be easy to convince her, but I hadn’t expected such a firm refusal. Grandmother even pushed my hand away.
“Grandmother, I beg you to give her a chance. Grandfather knows his mistakes can’t be fixed, but you were once husband and wife.”
“But have you ever seen such a marriage? Was he a good husband?”
The old woman looked up, her gaze aimlessly staring at the ceiling as she whispered softly, “When we were young, he confessed to me along with Bi Fang. The scene is unforgettable… But it became the thing I regret most.”
The TV in the ward turned on without warning. Grandmother’s memories were projected like slides, fragmented and modified due to the passage of time. The characters in the film were abstract, but I could barely identify them.
Between Ru Bi Fang and Grandfather, Grandmother chose the latter, walking hand in hand into the wedding hall.
At least at that time, she was happy, right?
“Do you regret choosing Grandfather now?”
This might be a redundant question.
Quietly watching the looping slides, Grandmother’s eyes welled up with tears.
“Although Bi Fang excelled in many ways compared to Cang Er, I ultimately chose him because he always brought new experiences. Compared to the meticulous Bi Fang, being with him was more interesting… That’s what I thought back then, but I didn’t expect him to be so unreliable.”
Grandmother reached for the remote control beside her pillow and turned off the TV playing the slides.
She pressed the button hard, her emotions stirred by the mention of Grandfather.
“In the end, let’s meet Grandfather!”
I held Grandmother’s hand, even lying down beside her.
“Even if it’s just to tell him these thoughts and make him regret forever, it’s better than having no result.”
“There’s no hope between us anymore.”
“Grandfather hasn’t given up. She is also exploring ways to save you, so you can’t—uh?”
I was getting emotional, but Grandmother suddenly raised her hand and touched my lips.
She asked, “Little Ying, do you have a way to get me out of the ward?”
“Yes… Although your physical body is still in the ward! What I can take out is just a clone carrying your consciousness.”
“That’s fine, let’s go out for a walk first. Don’t go to Cang Er’s place, let’s find somewhere to relax first.”
Maintaining the exchange state requires continuous consumption of divine power, but I can draw from Xiao Kai, so it’s not a big problem.
“I understand… But where do you want to go?”
“Is distance not a problem?”
“Anywhere you want… But only within the city. Too far and I can’t go.”
Grandmother lowered her head and thought for a moment, then said, “Then let’s go to Bi Yang. After all, I am the principal there.”
