family of doctors

That night, Shao Rong slept very unsteadily, and he had a bad premonition in his heart. He always felt that his father must have encountered unprecedented difficulties at work, so the expression on his face was so heavy, and he checked all night long. material.

Shao Rong was sleeping on the bed, looking sideways at the back of his father sitting at the table.

Against the dim light in the middle of the night, although the man's back was straight, there was an inescapable loneliness and exhaustion.

Inexplicably, Shao Rong suddenly felt a faint sadness in his heart.

He has been living with him since he was six years old. Father and son guard the same home together, and there is always a feeling of being dependent on each other.It is actually not as easy for a young man to raise a child by himself, but Shao Rong doesn't know why he has never planned to marry again for so many years.On his terms, wouldn't it be easy to marry another woman?

Although he was puzzled, Shao Rong didn't dare to ask directly.

Even the bottom of my heart is faintly rejecting the appearance of a third party between father and son.

But seeing him alone... still hurts.

Shao Rong clenched his fists lightly under the quilt.I must grow up quickly, and when I become a doctor in the future, maybe I can share some of the hard work for him.At least, when something goes wrong in the hospital, he won't be like a layman who doesn't even understand professional vocabulary.

Just thinking about it like this, the sky soon dawned.

The sound of the mobile phone alarm clock woke Shao Rong up completely. When he sat up from the bed, his father was still arranging the documents on the table. Although he hadn't slept all night, he seemed to be in good spirits. Perhaps the physical strength of the surgeon is indeed more abundant than ordinary people. .

Seeing Shao Rong wake up, Shao Changgeng stopped his movements, looked up at him, and asked with a smile, "Did you sleep well?"

Shao Rong nodded: "Yes."

"Don't lie to me." Shao Changgeng took a step forward, stood in front of Shao Rong, gently stroked his eyes with his thumb, and whispered, "Obvious dark circles."

The pulp of the thumb could clearly feel the eyeballs under the warm eyelids moving uneasily. Shao Changgeng softened his heart, moved his finger away, and asked softly: "Is it because I feel uncomfortable after being drunk, or did I disturb you?" gone?"

Shao Rong shook his head, "It may be because of the alcohol stimulation, the mental state was very high last night, and the mind was always thinking about things, without any sleepiness."

"Oh?" Shao Changgeng looked at him tenderly, "What did you think?"

Shao Rong hesitated for a moment, then lowered his head and said, "I think, Dad has been single for so many years, why don't you consider marrying a woman you like?"

Shao Changgeng didn't speak, nor did he make any movements.

But the warm atmosphere between the two of them cooled down in an instant.

Shao Rong could even feel the deep gaze cast on his head, which sent chills down the spine.

Bite the bullet and say: "Mom has been dead for so long, and I wouldn't mind if you remarried. After all, you'll be lonely all the time, right?" She searched for words carefully, but still didn't get any response.

Shao Changgeng continued to remain silent.

"Father?" In such silence, Shao Rong was almost out of breath.

After a long time, Shao Changgeng whispered, "Should I be happy to have such a considerate son?"

The words without any emotion seemed to be the calm before the storm, making Shao Rong instinctively aware of a hint of danger.

Shao Rong quickly stopped the topic, and said softly: "I'll wash my face first." After speaking, he ran to the bathroom as if fleeing.

The deep gaze of the man behind him made Shao Rong feel uneasy.

—Maybe he mentioned a taboo topic, so you made him angry?

This restlessness lasted until breakfast time.

Seeing his father warming up the milk and putting it on the dining table, Shao Rong was worried that he would be scolded if he walked over, so he stood in front of the sink and washed his hands.Unexpectedly, Shao Changgeng didn't show the slightest sign of anger, instead he turned his head and said with a smile, "Come and have breakfast."

Shao Rong walked over bravely, sat across from him, glanced secretly, and saw that his expression was still calm, and he seemed to have calmed down.

Only then did Shao Rong feel relieved, and whispered, "Dad, I'm sorry."

Shao Changgeng stopped moving: "What?"

"I'm sorry. I shouldn't talk too much about your private affairs."

Shao Changgeng glanced at him, and said in a low voice, "It's good to know, don't mention it again in the future."

"En." Shao Rong nodded seriously.

At this moment, Shao Changgeng's phone rang suddenly. He glanced at the caller ID, picked it up and began to speak English.

Shao Rong's English level can only be understood roughly. It seems that he wants to send his father to London for treatment and help me contact a certain professor. ADI and DoctorRobert appear frequently in the conversation.

After he hung up the phone, Shao Rong asked worriedly, "Is grandpa sick?"

Shao Changgeng didn't intend to hide anything, and simply told Shao Rong the situation, "Yes. Your grandfather has Alzheimer's disease, an irreversible neurodegenerative disease."

Seeing Shao Rong's confused face, Shao Changgeng chose a more popular explanation method, "In other words, his brain will slowly shrink, and his memory and intelligence will decline due to this. At the end of this disease, he will even lose the ability to move and become As smart as a child."

Shao Rong opened his eyes wide in shock, "Isn't that like dementia?" Sensing the inappropriate wording, Shao Rong immediately shut up.

Shao Changgeng glanced at him and said calmly: "That's right, the most common name for this disease in China is Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's disease is just a relatively professional medical term."

Shao Rong couldn't associate the upright and serious Shao Anguo with the words "dementia".

In his impression, although Grandpa said very little, every word was very imposing, and the majestic feeling of the head of the family always made Shao Rong dare not look him directly.

Becoming demented, for someone as proud as him, is more difficult to accept than becoming disabled... right?

Shao Rong's mood was quite complicated. After a long silence, he said, "Dad was just contacting friends abroad. Do you want to send him abroad for medical treatment?"

"Yes." Shao Changgeng nodded, "I am a younger brother, and his uncle is a member of ADI. ADI is Alzheimer's Disease International International Alzheimer's Disease Association. I want to send my father there for treatment, after all, there are the most Professional researchers, and the most advanced treatment methods."

Shao Rong nodded, "When are you going to send grandpa abroad?"

"Let's wait until after Xinyu's wedding. His beloved little daughter gets married. He must really want to attend."

"Dad wants to send him abroad personally?"

"I have more acquaintances there, so it is more secure to go in person."

"Oh……"

Although Shao Changgeng's tone was calm, Shao Rong felt a heartache and heavy emotion for no reason.

Shao Changgeng had already finished his breakfast during the conversation, so he stood up and changed the subject, "I'm going to the hospital early today, so I'll take you to school on the way. Hurry up and finish eating, I'll wait for you downstairs."

Looking at Shao Changgeng's tall and straight back, Shao Rong suddenly felt uncomfortable.

Dad has always been very calm, and his emotions are always well controlled, but after living together for so many years, Shao Rong carefully captured his depression and pain just now.

She couldn't help walking quickly behind him and calling him softly, "Dad."

Shao Changgeng turned his head in doubt, "What?"

Shao Rong seemed to be comforting him, and gently grabbed his palm, "Don't be sad. Even if Grandpa's illness can't be cured, we can try our best to let him spend a happy old age... besides, Dad still wants to With me."

A trace of surprise flashed in Shao Changgeng's eyes.

The palm was gently held by him, like a small animal trying to curry favor with its master, with gentle and warm movements.

After a moment of silence, Shao Changgeng asked uncertainly, "Are you... comforting me?"

Shao Rong held his hand tighter, and said seriously: "Dad, don't be sad, and don't be alone in your heart. When you are in a bad mood, it will make you feel better. Although I don't understand That medical knowledge can't help you much, but I can be a good listener."

——Shao ​​Changgeng suddenly hugged Shao Rong into his arms.

The slowly tightened arms, as if hugging the most precious treasure, are gentle, but with a firm strength that does not allow the other party to escape.

Shao Rong stayed in his arms obediently, stretched out his arms to hug him gently, and said softly, "Dad, don't be sad..."

Shao Changgeng rested his chin on Shao Rong's shoulder, greedily smelling the youthful and warm body fragrance on his body.After hugging for a long time, he said in a low voice and slowly: "I'm not sad. Because I still have you."

Shao Rong was stunned for a moment, although he felt that this sentence was a bit strange, but after all, he was the one who comforted him first, so he had no choice but to bite the bullet and carry out the comfort beyond his control to the end.

Shao Changgeng continued: "I remember you said that no matter what happens, you will stand by Dad. Right? Shao Rong?"

Shao Rong hesitated for a moment, then nodded firmly and seriously, "Yes, Dad."

The embrace tightened suddenly.

It was as if he wanted to rub the other person into his own body, so tight that even his chest began to ache slightly.

——Shao ​​Rong, how can I let go of you like this?