Gu Wencheng ultimately couldn't pull through. On the fifth day, complications arose and, after being rushed to the emergency room, he couldn't be revived.
Yan Xi hurried to the hospital upon hearing the news.
The hospital had already moved Gu Wencheng's body to the morgue, awaiting arrangements by the family.
When Yan Xi arrived, Old Master Gu still hadn't shown up.
Mrs. Gu was clutching onto Gu Wencheng, sobbing uncontrollably.
When she saw Yan Xi rush in, it was as if she'd found hope. She reached out and grabbed Yan Xi, pulling her toward Gu Wencheng's side as she pleaded.
"Xiao Xi, save Wencheng—he's not dead yet."
"Touch him, his body is still warm. How could he be dead?"
"Xiao Xi, I'm begging you, save Wencheng, please."
As she spoke, Mrs. Gu dropped to her knees, beseeching Yan Xi to save Gu Wencheng.
Yan Xi raised her hand to check Gu Wencheng's pulse—it had completely stopped.
Hurriedly, she bent down and helped Mrs. Gu back up, whispering softly.