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"Uh... yes, I know." Xiangzi nodded slightly, not daring to meet their gazes.

"Since you knew that guy had ALS, why didn't you tell us earlier?" Li Xi sat on the bench with his left leg heavily resting on his right leg.

"Because...Xiao Ai and I agreed that this is a secret between us." Xiangzi's voice weakened. "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have kept it from you."

"One more thing." Su Shi started, a hint of resentment in her tone, "Why did you let Aine-chan attend our rehearsal even though you knew she had ALS?"

"I've tried to persuade Xiao Ai before, but she told me this is her lifelong band and she hopes I respect her choice..."

At this point, Li Xi couldn't help but interrupt: "Is that guy an idiot? A lifelong band... Her own health is not good, what's the point of talking about a lifelong band? She is..."

Li Xi suddenly stopped. She turned her head, glanced at Su Shi beside her, then looked up at Xiangzi, but in the end she didn't say this sentence.

This was clearly a band she formed for her entire life. Does she want to abandon us later...tsk.

Thinking of this, Li Xi took a long breath and held back the tears that were about to overflow.

"I'm sorry..." Xiangzi lowered his head, "It's my fault. I didn't think too much about it... I just thought that as long as Xiao Ai is happy, that's all that matters."

"Xiao Xiang, I have one more thing I want to ask you." Su Shi stood up and straightened Xiangzi's lowered head. The two looked at each other, "Do you... still want to continue running Mujica?"

Xiangzi's left hand tightly grasped his right hand: "Yes..."

"To earn money to pay for Xiao Ai's medical treatment?"

Xiangzi shook his head, then nodded: "Yes... and no, I don't make money mainly from Mujica."

Xiangzi continued, "Grandfather said...if my band really becomes successful, then I'll return and become the heir, and he won't interfere too much with financial matters."

"Is that so..." Su Shi's eyes darkened slightly, "But... Xiao Xiang, if you say that we have to wait until the band becomes famous before we can go back to inherit the family property, then given Aine-chan's physical condition, can she wait that long?"

“Eh? I’m looking at ALS. Isn’t it said that the life expectancy from diagnosis is three to five years? Well… Aine-chan, it’s not even a year yet… so…”

"Xiao Xiang, what are you thinking about?" Su Shi frowned slightly, interrupting her and continuing, "If you're sick, the sooner you get treatment, the better. And, let me tell you something you may not like to hear, everyone's physique is different. Are you so sure that Aine-chan will live for three to five years?"

After a pause, Su Shi continued, "I checked on the way back from Aine's house to get the medicine, and there are cases where people only lived for a year from diagnosis to death."

"But...Su Shi, Xiao Ai is so young...her body..."

"You mean... you see this disease as something positive? How do you know it will develop the way you imagine?"

"Also..." Sushi pulled up her browsing history, clicked on the page she had searched for previously, and handed it to Xiangzi. "With this disease, it's important to exercise moderately and be happy. Which do you think Aine-chan has?"

"Do you think she's been exercising moderately every day since she formed the band, or is she happy every day?"

Su Shi's words left Xiangzi speechless. She lowered her head and returned the phone to Su Shi: "I'm sorry... Su Shi... I was too naive."

On the side, Li Xi looked at Su Shi with a strange expression: "Why do I feel...that you have changed?"

"Me?" Su Shi turned his head and pointed at himself. "What happened to me?"

"I feel like... you seem to have become more responsible... and more thoughtful..."

"Really..." Su Shi continued to look at Xiangzi, "So, Xiaoxiang, we should speed up and start looking for a hospital that can cure ALS..."

Su Shi's voice was a little weak, as if he didn't believe what he said.

Although Xiangzi felt it was cruel, she still told the truth: "Su Shi... My grandfather told me that there is no hospital in the world that can cure ALS. It can only prolong life."

"Although... although you say that, maybe there is a hospital with potential, but it just lacks funds, right?" Su Shi reached out and grabbed Xiangzi, forcing a smile at the corner of her mouth, looking at her expectantly as if wanting Xiangzi's approval.

Hearing this, Xiangzi nodded and said, "Yes, perhaps some hospitals may have the technology or ideas, but they cannot implement them due to funding issues."

Looking at the two people who suddenly felt hopeful, Li Xi opened his mouth and wanted to speak, but found that he couldn't say anything at all.

How could there really be such a hospital? Even if ALS could be cured, it would take decades... But, what if there really is one?

It seems...if I don't think this way, there's no hope at all...

"Su Shi, you're right. I can't just look after Mujica now. I'll go home later and ask my grandfather to help me find a hospital that's famous for treating ALS, and then let Xiao Ai be hospitalized..." At this point, Xiangzi was suddenly stunned, "By the way...will Xiao Ai accept it?"

"She has to accept it whether she wants to or not. There's no room for negotiation."

Looking at Xiangzi who lowered his head, Su Shi felt a little guilty: "I'm sorry, Xiaoxiang... I questioned you like that at Aine's house before because I didn't know what you were thinking... I thought you didn't care about Aine-chan... I'm sorry, I misunderstood you."

Hearing this, Xiangzi was stunned for a moment, then she shook her head: "It's okay, Su Shi, you don't have to blame yourself. I know you are also worried about Xiao Ai, and I care about her too. After all, without Xiao Ai, there would be no me now. You are right, there is no room for negotiation, she must accept it, I don't want to lose her..."

Li Xi, who was sitting next to him, suddenly said, "Is there anything...Is there anything I can help with?"

Seeing that both of them were looking at him, Li Xi turned his face away: "I... am also a friend of that guy... I also want to do my part."

Chapter 188 Say it again

"Li Xi..." Su Shi looked at Li Xi with some surprise.

Although Su Shi was surprised that Li Xi would be so proactive, but when she thought about it carefully, it made sense. Although she was relatively straightforward, she had always been silently caring about other friends.

"Since Rikki is so proactive..." Xiangzi forced a smile and patted Rikki's shoulder gently, "Then I'll leave Xiaoai in your care for now. I should be quite busy during this period."

"Well, that's the case. I'll have to prepare for some things I might need to do later. So, Lixi, I'm counting on you."

"Okay, I understand." Li Xi nodded, "By the way, Su Shi...where is that girl...I want to see her."

"Aine-chan, she's at my house now. It's pretty late today, so let's wait until tomorrow, okay?"

Li Xi nodded and stood up from the bench: "Well, tomorrow then."

"Oh, Sushi, I remembered something." Xiangzi suddenly spoke up, interrupting their conversation. "Don't tell Xiaoai that I formed Mujica for her. Based on her mentality, she definitely wouldn't want to do that. Of course, as for the money we earn, needless to say, she must be able to use it."

"So, based on what you just said, Xiaoxiang, about having Aine-chan hospitalized, we should just take the money out without telling her the specific source of the money?"

Xiangzi nodded: "If she asks, just say it was paid by the family. That way, she might feel better than if we said it was our money."

"Really..." Su Shi raised her head and looked at the sky that had already darkened. Would Aine-chan think so? I hope so.

……

At night, Su Shi dragged his tired body back home.

As soon as she opened the door, a burst of fragrance entered her nose, and her eyes sparkled. She knew that it was the smell of vegetable minestrone soup.

She followed the smell to the kitchen, where Aine was wearing a clean white apron and cooking dinner.

Aine-chan is wearing an apron... She's so cute... I really want to hold her in my arms...

After a moment of daze, Su Shi shook the thoughts out of her mind and quickly said, "Aine-chan, why are you in the kitchen? You should rest now."

"Eh? Soyorin, you're back." Aine grinned, her fangs sparkling in the light.

"Stop laughing. Give me your apron. You go out and I'll cook."

Aine was stunned. She leaned over and pointed at the food in the pot: "But..."

"No buts, just go out and sit on the sofa." Without wasting any more words with Aiyin, Su Shi took the spoon from Aiyin's hand and pushed her out of the kitchen. "From now on, you just need to stay at my house and I'll cook for you."

"Uh..." Aine wanted to say something more, but after seeing Su Shi's eyes, she stopped, "Okay then."

"That's right." Hearing this, Su Shi put away her stern appearance, and smiled in her beautiful eyes, "Then Aine-chan, just wait on the sofa for a while, the meal will be ready soon."

After dinner, Suyo, who was already 7 years old, got up and sat on the sofa, while Aine leaned on Suyo.

"I've told Lixi everything today."

“Yeah.” Aine nodded, “Did she show any signs of it?”

"She's very angry. She's very angry about why you didn't tell her earlier." Su Shi placed her hand gently on Aine's face and caressed it. "Of course... she feels guilty too."

Aiyin felt a little ashamed: "Uh...it's really my fault."

"Later, we called Xiaoxiang over and confronted her about some of the doubts."

"Eh?" Aine sat up and looked into Suye's eyes, "Did you call Sakki over too?"

Su Shi nodded: "Yes, ask her why she let you come to mygo rehearsal even though she knew you lied to her that Yueyi had ALS."

"Did she say that?" Aiyin lowered her head, not daring to look at Su Shi again.

Looking at Aiyin's appearance, Su Shi subconsciously rubbed her fingers, then she shook her head: "No."

"Actually... it's my own problem." Aine gently grabbed Soyo's hand, "Soyorin, don't be angry. I told her that this is my lifelong band, and I hope she respects my choice."

"Oh, really." Su Shi raised her hand and rubbed Aine's head, "It's just like what Xiao Xiang said."

"Eh? Soyorin... didn't you say Sakki didn't say that?"

"Let me see if you will lie to me again." Su Shi smiled, "You are much better behaved now."

Aine pouted, looking angry: "Tsk, Soyorin is so mean, what else did you say to Sakki?"

"Then we'll find a good hospital and take you there."

“Huh?” Aine was stunned. She quickly shook her head. “It’s useless, Soyorin. I’ve already asked about my illness. It can’t be cured…”

Aine spread her hands and said, "That's why I ignored Sakki's advice and went to rehearse with you guys."

"Then I don't care. The patient should stay in the hospital." Su Shi clenched his fists. "We haven't even tried, how do you know this disease can't be cured? Don't worry about the money. Xiaoxiang and I have enough money."

“This disease… is a terminal illness.” Aine lowered her head, tears in her eyes as she said this.

How do you know that this disease cannot be cured?

Suyo's words echoed in Aine's mind, and she sighed.

I want to be cured of this disease, too... But, so far, there has been no case of a complete cure for ALS in the world. The best that can be achieved is that someone has lived for decades thanks to Olliu's technology... But, I don't want to lie in bed motionless like a living dead... I don't want to watch myself die bit by bit before my own eyes...

Rather than that... I'd rather die gloriously...

As she imagined herself lying on a hospital bed, skinny and in need of care, Aine felt a chill in her heart.

I don't want this to happen!

"Aine-chan? What are you thinking about?" Su Shi put her face close to Aine and called softly.

Hearing Suyo calling her, Aine came back to her senses and forced a reassuring smile: "Soyorin...don't waste your energy. Save more money for yourself. My fate is already determined anyway."

"Huh?" Su Shi's body stiffened, and then she subconsciously leaned forward. "What did you say?"

As if she didn't hear Su Shi's tone, Aine repeated, "Soyorin, I told you to keep more money for yourself and don't waste it on me."

"I didn't hear you clearly, please say it again..." Su Shi's hands couldn't stop shaking.

“I…” Aine started to speak, but stopped what she was about to say, “soyorin?”

"Why don't you continue?" Su Shi grabbed Aine's collar and asked hysterically.

Just now, she wanted to slap Aine hard to wake her up, but she held back in the end.

Chapter 189 The Best Return

"I...but what I said is the truth...soyorin..." Aine did not resist Su Shi's pull, she just turned her face away and explained, "You should know it too..."

Seeing Aine's aggrieved look, Su Shi admitted that she had never wanted to hit Aine like this, even though she had wanted to use her to restore Crychic at the beginning.

Suppressing the restlessness in her heart, Su Shi gritted her teeth, her voice trembling: "Qian! Morning! Ai! Yin! You've already abandoned me once, do you want to do it again?"

Aiyin turned around, feeling confused by Suyo's words: "So... Soyorin, when did I ever abandon you? I never did that."

Su Shi released her hand that was holding Ain's collar and straightened Ain's collar with an unhappy look on her face: "You have had this idea before, and it has already happened to me."

Hearing this, Aiyin lowered her head. She only felt her face getting slightly hot. What Su Shi said was right. She had indeed thought about cutting off ties with Su Shi as soon as the disease broke out.

"But... Soyorin, even if you say that, ALS is a disease like this, and spending money on it is simply a bottomless pit..."

"Don't worry about the money. Xiaoxiang and I will find a way." Su Shi gently held Aiyin's trembling hand. "All you have to do is accept the treatment well. Do you understand?"

“Soyorin…” Aine’s eyes were reddened, and a tear flowed down the corner of her eye, “Why are you so nice to me…”

"Silly girl." Su Shi smiled slightly, her eyes full of tenderness. She reached out and wiped away the tears from the corners of Ai Yin's eyes. "Why should I be so good to you? Don't you have the answer in your heart?"

Aine was speechless for a moment: “I…”

"Ever since you comforted me at Asuka Mountain...my heart has belonged to you."

After saying that, Aiyin hugged Su Shi tightly and sobbed softly: "Soyorin, I don't know how to repay you..."

Su Shi gently patted Aine's back. She said softly, "Repay me? Living well and staying with me...that would be the best reward for me."

“Soyorin…” Aine hooked her hands around Soyo’s neck and kissed her.

After a long moment, their lips parted, Aiyin's face flushed red: "I... I'll be fine."

"That's right." Su Shi caressed Aine's head lovingly, "Okay, Aine-chan, stop crying and go take a shower. Riki wants to see you tomorrow."

“Rikki?” Aine was stunned. “She wants to see me? Uh…it’s because of this ALS, right?”

"That should be it." Su Shi gently pinched Aine's soft cheek, "Okay, don't think too much. Making yourself relaxed and happy is more important than anything else."

Aine nodded obediently: "Yeah."