Online Game: Evil Dragon Against The Heaven - 274

Ran Qingsheng—a familiar name, but one that had become so distant. Ran Chenxin’s heart trembled violently. She stared blankly at Ye Tian Xie and murmured softly, “Brother Tian Xie…Could this really… be fate? But… your eyes are completely different from that little boy’s back then.”

Back then, although only five and a half years old, he had experienced the tragic death of his family and the cold indifference of the world, making him mature far too early. His heart was filled with resentment and hatred, and his guard against everyone only deepened by the day. The vigilant and even hostile look in his eyes had scared off the timid and fragile little girl back then.

But now, from Ye Tian Xie’s gaze, all Ran Chenxin could see was a gentleness that made her heart ache and fall deeper.

“Yes, the person I was back then and who I am now are very different…『A leopard cannot change its spots』—I stopped believing in that saying a long time ago. There was someone… someone who completely changed me.” Ye Tian Xie half-closed his eyes, and a divine figure, one he thought about every moment, appeared vividly in his mind.

With her gentleness, she had soothed every wound in his heart, showed him the beauty of the world, and led him to help those in need. She guided him to experience the joy of helping others… Slowly, bit by bit, the resentment and sharpness in his heart were dissolved by her presence. Without her, Ye Tian Xie would be a completely different person now, with far more negativity in his heart.

“My life was saved by your father. All these years, I never had the chance to repay his kindness. When I finally had the ability to do so, he was already gone. Since you and your sister are his daughters, how could I let anyone bully you?” Ye Tian Xie said softly. Back then, the place where Ran Qingsheng had taken him was a modest countryside farmhouse, yet his demeanor, attire, and behavior exuded an elegance and nobility that ordinary people could never imitate. Even at the age of five and a half, Ye Tian Xie was certain that Ran Qingsheng came from an extraordinary background. From overheard conversations, he learned that Ran Qingsheng had deliberately chosen to stay in the countryside for the winter—perhaps he had grown tired of the hustle and bustle of the city.

And now, Ran Qingsheng was gone, and his two daughters had fallen into such a desperate situation. Something terrible must have happened to their family.

Huaxia’s First Military District General Hospital.

As the helicopter approached, the air defense system sounded a piercing alarm. But the moment the personnel identified the emblem on the helicopter, the alarm was immediately deactivated. More than a dozen doctors, prepared with various emergency transport equipment, rushed to the parking lot to welcome them.

As soon as the helicopter landed and stabilized, Ye Tian Xie had already opened the hatch, jumped out, and hurriedly walked forward, his brows tightly furrowed. One hand held the unconscious Chenxue, and the other pulled Chenxin along, striding anxiously toward the hospital. Zuo Po Jun and Murong Qiu Shui followed closely behind.

“Young Master Zuo…” The lead doctor had just begun to greet them when Zuo Po Jun interrupted him urgently, “Call all the best doctors from every department—especially cardiology! Hurry!!”

“Understood! I’ll arrange it immediately.” The doctor glanced at the girl in Ye Tian Xie’s arms, and his heart skipped a beat… Her face was so pale that it was terrifying. This was clearly the condition of someone whose life force was on the verge of complete depletion. Such an illness… He immediately shouted, “Quick! Prepare the life support equipment!”

Chenxue was rushed into the largest emergency room. Watching her being placed into a large life support system, with various tubes inserted into her frail body, Ran Chenxin bit her lips tightly, her hands clutching her clothes as her face turned deathly pale…

“Don’t worry, Chenxue will be fine. Let’s wait outside for now.” At this moment, all Ye Tian Xie could do was try to comfort her.

Sitting in the cold waiting room, Ran Chenxin’s face was still ghastly pale due to her anxiety… Her greatest fear was that the disease would take Chenxue away from her forever. If that happened, she would be left completely alone.

If she could trade her life for Chenxue’s health, she would do so without hesitation.

After drinking several glasses of water, Chenxin finally calmed down a little. Ye Tian Xie hesitated for a moment before asking, “Does Chenxue have any other conditions besides her severe congenital heart disease?”

Ran Chenxin shook her head. Perhaps because her body was feeling cold, she instinctively wrapped her arms around herself and spoke softly, “Since Xue’er was born, there have been many abnormalities. She often caught colds and would faint suddenly. Later, the doctors finally confirmed that she had a severe congenital heart defect… They said she would not live past the age of ten. After turning ten, her heart would stop beating,and her bodily functions would rapidly deteriorate.”

Lowering her head, she spoke in a gentle, sorrowful voice, “At that time, to save Xue’er, Father and Mother took her to every major hospital in the country. But the results were always the same. They all said that Xue’er would not live past ten. Father and Mother tried everything they could—they even considered a heart transplant. But… Xue’er’s condition was too severe and too unique. No method could be applied to her. Hope was extinguished little by little. Although Father and Mother never gave up… at that time, no one could see any hope.”

“Xue’er is really strong. She never cries, never complains, and never despairs because of her condition. Since the day she was born, I’ve spent almost every day with her. She never needed my comfort—instead, she would comfort me, telling me not to worry, saying she would get better soon… Even when she was very young, I felt that Xue’er was a little angel sent to our family, with a life as fragile as glass and a heart just as pure.”

Ran Chenxin lowered her head, her voice becoming even softer. “The day the doctors said that Xue’er’s life expectancy was nearing its limit, we still hadn’t found any hope of saving her… But she’s so strong. Even at ten years old, though her body was too weak to walk properly, she wasn’t defeated by her illness. She still smiled and talked to me every day, always telling me not to worry. She would say,『I won’t leave until I see my sister find her happiness.』”

“When did your parents pass away?” Ye Tian Xie asked, his brows slightly furrowed.

“When Xue’er was… nine years old.” As she answered, Ye Tian Xie clearly saw a trace of deeply buried hatred flash in her eyes…For such a gentle girl to harbor hatred, the crime that caused it must have been unforgivable.

“How did they die?” Ye Tian Xie asked, his expression growing more serious. Back when he had searched for Ran Qingsheng, he had learned of his death and the cause. However, at that time, he hadn’t pursued the matter thoroughly. Now, it was clear that the truth was far from simple.

“Car accident.” After a long silence, Ran Chenxin lowered her head and gave a soft response.

“Just a normal car accident?” Ye Tian Xie pressed.

Pain appeared on Chenxin’s face. She shook her head and said, “Brother Tian Xie, please don’t ask anymore… It’s all in the past. I’ve already forgotten… forgotten everything.”

Ye Tian Xie looked at her for a moment and then fell silent. He didn’t ask any further. He knew that the sisters must have discovered something, which was why they left home. Otherwise, given their family’s status, even if their parents had passed away, how could they have fallen to such a state? Even with severe illness, they would never have been left to fend for themselves. They chose to leave, to forget… Two girls with no one to rely on had no other choice but to forget.

At this moment, Chenxin was unwilling to speak the truth because she was too kind-hearted. She feared that if she told Ye Tian Xie, he would go after them… She didn’t want to bring him trouble. At the same time… despite the hatred in her heart, those people were still her blood relatives.

But for Ye Tian Xie, this was an answer he had to know. Ran Qingsheng was a kind and gentle man—a man who had left a lasting impression on him. He was someone Ye Tian Xie was determined to repay. If there was a hidden truth behind his death, Ye Tian Xie couldn’t just stand by. Moreover, he was certain… since Liu Qi Yue already knew that Chenxin and Chenxue were Ran Qingsheng’s daughters, with her abilities, she must have already investigated how the Ran couple had died.

If he couldn’t repay the kindness directly, then he would avenge them…And he would ensure that their daughters were well taken care of. Ye Tian Xie vowed silently in his heart. He never forgot a kindness—nor did he forget a grudge.

Time passed slowly in anxious waiting, each second feeling unbearably long. As Ye Tian Xie spoke with Ran Chenxin, his heart was repeatedly shaken. Four years ago, their parents had died… Three years ago, they left home. Even if they hadn’t left, it was no longer their home. When Chenxue turned ten, she was still alive, but no one there cared about her life or death. In fact, they were likely just waiting for her to die and be done with it.

She didn’t die at ten.

At eleven, despite struggling to survive with her sister, she still lived.

At twelve, even though her body was incredibly weak, she kept holding on.

This year, she was already thirteen. With no money for proper medical care or even better medicine, she still lived on, enduring everything… because she couldn’t leave her sister alone, couldn’t let her be without someone to rely on.

A body as fragile as glass, yet a heart as pure and resilient as a diamond. At this moment, Ye Tian Xie deeply admired this thirteen-year-old girl who had repeatedly defied death with her frail body.

No one knew how long they had been waiting. Finally, the door to the waiting room opened, and a slightly plump middle-aged female doctor entered, respectfully greeting, “Young Master Zuo.” Zuo Po Jun was a frequent visitor here, and the doctors all knew him, his status, and most importantly, his notorious temper. Hence, they were always extremely cautious and respectful in his presence.

“Doctor, how’s my sister? When will she get better?” Ran Chenxin hurried forward, grabbing the doctor’s sleeve, her face filled with tension and fear… She was terrified of hearing an answer she didn’t want to hear.

“What happened to Chenxue? There’s no problem, right?” Zuo Po Jun stepped forward, his face darkened.

The seriousness in Zuo Po Jun’s expression made the doctor’s heart skip a beat. But… she couldn’t lie. She shook her head slightly and spoke in a calm, measured voice, “She has an extremely severe congenital heart defect. Her heart is now almost completely failing and her bodily functions have long since lost their ability to operate properly… The fact that she’s still alive until now is already an unimaginable miracle.”