4

4

The next day.

Just after I got up, Ji Rubai, pale as a ghost, handed me a report of his deteriorating condition.

"The doctor told me that my condition has reached the final stage and requires a large sum for treatment."

"I found a new job for you, with a very high compensation."

He said this with a flustered look in his eyes, even afraid to meet my gaze.

After a moment, as if making up his mind, he added.

"The doctor promised me, this is the last treatment, and after this chemotherapy ends, I will be completely cured."

I fixed my gaze on Ji Rubai.

His lie was too clumsy.

Clearly, we both know this is a journey from which there is no return.

Why bother telling such a story to deceive me?

I nodded in agreement.

Seeing my nearly indifferent attitude.

He was slightly dazed.

He lovingly caressed my cheek, and looking at my nearly battered body, a trace of guilt inevitably flowed through his eyes.

"After this is over, we'll get married, buy a villa by the sea, and keep a dog, living our own life."

As he spoke to the end, he seemed to imagine the beautiful life ahead.

His face was full of an anticipatory smile.