"Grandpa, how about I go buy medicine for you?"
"It's too late, you have class tomorrow. Let grandpa go to the clinic by himself tomorrow. Be good, Xiaoya, go to sleep now, it's okay."
Upon hearing the girl's words, the old man on the bed forced a smile despite the intense pain, reassuring her.
"Oh."
Xiaoya was somewhat reluctant, but obediently headed to the inner room, glancing back with every step, her eyes full of concern.
"Hiss~"
As soon as the girl left the room, the old man finally showed a pained expression, sweat beading his forehead.
Squeak~ Squeak~
He held his breath, raised his arm with effort, and pushed himself up from the bed to sit.
The piercing pain from his waist and legs made him afraid to breathe deeply; he could only hunch over, breathing shallowly until he could somewhat catch his breath. After three to five minutes, he reached for the teacup on the table, drinking a couple of sips to feel a bit more comfortable.
