The call was from Xiao Wu, and he brought bad news.
"Grandpa Song is in critical condition," Xiao Wu said.
Song Yi'an almost crashed into the car in front of him. The news really caught him off guard.
He realized he couldn't drive anymore. He quickly pulled the car over to the side of the road, picked up his phone, and anxiously asked, "What's going on? This morning when I asked you, you said he was fine."
Xiao Wu quickly explained, "Yes, I went to see Grandpa Song last night. He was in good spirits. But just now, the doctor suddenly issued a critical condition notice. Grandpa Song has been sent to the operating room for emergency treatment. Since the hospital is full of Song Yunsheng's people, I can't get first - hand information. I can only ask the nurse. I heard that Grandpa Song's heart had stopped beating before he was sent into the operating room."
"What about now? What do the doctors say?"
"Now he's still in the operating room. It doesn't look good."
After all, Grandpa Song was the only blood - related family he had in this world. Although Song Yi'an had always disliked Grandpa Song, he never wished for his death. Moreover, since taking over the Song Corporation, their emotional bond had deepened, and Song Yi'an gradually understood some of Grandpa Song's difficulties. The Song Corporation was indeed a tough nut to crack.
Hearing the sudden news that Grandpa Song was in critical condition, Song Yi'an felt completely at a loss for the first time.
Just as he was dazed and didn't know what to do, a small hand covered his big hand that was holding the steering wheel. Xiao Wu on the other end of the phone hadn't hung up yet, and Li Qiyu replied on Song Yi'an's behalf, "As long as the doctor hasn't given up, there's still hope. Don't be so pessimistic. You should stay at the hospital gate and wait for news. Don't panic. We'll buy tickets now and will be there by tomorrow at the latest."
"Okay, Madam," Xiao Wu said and then hung up the phone.
Hearing the word "we" in Li Qiyu's words, Song Yi'an looked up at her.
"Xiaoyu, it's a complicated situation there. I don't want you to get involved," Song Yi'an said.
"You know I know martial arts. I can protect myself," Li Qiyu said, trying to lighten the mood by joking. But the worry in Song Yi'an's eyes didn't fade at all. He still looked nervous. "They're not ordinary kidnappers. They're not as stupid as that one who just walked into a trap. They're all very shrewd. I'm worried about you..."
"I'm worried about you too," Li Qiyu interrupted him.
Of course, she knew her own limitations. In terms of fighting on the battlefield, she wasn't afraid. But when it came to underhanded tactics, even though she had been reborn, she was no match for Song Yunsheng and Zhong Yuxiu, who had no bottom line and would use anyone.
But this time around, she was sure that even if she couldn't help much, she wouldn't cause any trouble.
She knew that even if she couldn't come up with any useful suggestions, just being by Song Yi'an's side would be a help to him.
Li Qiyu analyzed, "First, if I stay in City B, you'll still be distracted. And you'll have to rush back home every now and then. I know I can't persuade you. So the only way is for me to go with you so you can be at ease."
"But..."
Li Qiyu ignored his protest and continued, "Second, I'm still your wife. Grandpa Song is your grandfather and also my elder. Now that he's in danger, as a younger generation, I have the obligation to see him."
Before Song Yi'an could say another "but", Li Qiyu quickly went on, "Third, I don't think I'm completely useless. At least I can say something about your opponent, Song Yunsheng."
"You also think Song Yunsheng is behind this?"
The word "also" showed that Song Yi'an had the same suspicion as Li Qiyu.
No, to be more accurate, Li Qiyu was certain.
"Xiao Wu also said that Song Yunsheng's people blocked the hospital entrance and prevented Xiao Wu from passing on the news to you. Song Yunsheng clearly came prepared," Li Qiyu said.
Moreover, with Grandpa Song's sudden illness at this critical moment, Li Qiyu instantly understood the purpose of the drama of Jiang Yongfeng and Zhong Yuxiu's so - called "running away from home" this morning.
They didn't really want the truth or fairness. They just wanted to hold Song Yi'an back.
Presumably, this was all instigated by Song Yunsheng.
Although Song Yi'an and Li Qiyu had the same idea, there were slight differences.
Song Yi'an still had some doubts about whether Song Yunsheng would dare to harm Grandpa Song.
Although Song Yi'an was used to the harshness of the business world, he still couldn't believe that someone would commit a crime just for money.
"After all, this is a crime. Once exposed, one will face imprisonment," Song Yi'an said.
Li Qiyu snorted, "In Song Yunsheng's mind, there's no such concept."
Song Yunsheng was like an emperor, above everyone else. Even though people said that the law was equal for everyone, few people really dared to punish the emperor.
Li Qiyu told Song Yi'an an old story. "Back then, Song Yunsheng poisoned his own elder brother to seize the throne. He's a man who will stop at nothing for profit. There's nothing he won't do."
She learned this from Zhong Yuxiu. When Li Qiyu was in the "cold palace", many people came to show off in front of her, and she learned many truths that she had never noticed before.
Hearing this, Song Yi'an was greatly shocked. He didn't dare to waste any more time and quickly called Li Juan.
"Li Juan, book two tickets to the capital," Song Yi'an said.
"Two?"
"Yes, for me and my wife."
...
Because he was in a bad mood, besides assigning Li Juan to book the tickets, Song Yi'an also asked Wang Shu, who was beside Li Juan, to be a temporary driver.
Song Yi'an and Li Qiyu didn't even have time to go back to Xiyu Villa to change their clothes. They rushed straight to the airport.
At this time, Li Juan was sitting in front of the computer, constantly refreshing the flight information. She finally managed to buy two economy - class tickets. The flight was very late, departing at one o'clock in the morning.
But it was good to have tickets now.
Wang Shu drove Li Qiyu and Song Yi'an to the airport. Seeing how rushed they were, he knew there must be trouble in the capital. He asked, "Do you need me to go and help?"
In the past, with Song Yi'an's personality, he would have flatly refused.
He didn't want to owe anyone favors, even if it was his friend who had studied with him for four years.
However... looking at Li Qiyu and thinking of Grandpa Song still lying in the hospital, Song Yi'an nodded and said, "Buy a ticket for tomorrow. We'll wait for you in the capital."
At this moment, he really needed help.
This trip to the capital was bound to be a tough battle.