In a VIP ward within the inpatient building of Jiangning City Central Hospital, Long Zhenguo was standing next to the hospital bed, where his mother Xiang Mei lay.
A few doctors in white coats surrounded the bed, with one being the hospital director, Zheng Hai, an almost 60-year-old man, yet vibrant and energetic, with well-groomed and shiny white hair. At this moment, Director Zheng looked at the unconscious Xiang Mei and said, "Secretary Long, prepare yourself psychologically, your mother's condition has deteriorated again, she might not last these few days."
"How did it worsen again?" Secretary Long's hand trembled as he spoke emotionally.
Director Zheng nodded and sighed, "The cancer cells have spread throughout the intestines; chemotherapy is of no use and will only increase your mother's suffering. It might be better—let her go peacefully."
