My Childhood Sweetheart Is a Little Crybaby!-Chapter 216: One Less Person in This World Who Loves Her

Taking the medication, Jiang Yuan did not have trouble sleeping that night. The next day, they continued to explore nearby, not leaving until the third day. Their last stop was Lake Toya, where they checked into a hot spring hotel at Lake Toya.

There is an otherworldly beauty to Lake Toya in winter.

The lake water was a deep blue, reflecting against the snowy white on the lake’s edge, creating a comforting scenery.

This time everyone stayed a bit longer. They stayed for five days straight. During the day, they went skiing at the ski resort, and at night, they stayed in the hotel to soak in the hot springs, or went to Hakodate Mountain to view the night scene.

Looking down from Hakodate Mountain upon the entire city’s myriad of lights, the street lamps were reflected off the sea, a breathtaking view.

Standing at the top of Hakodate Mountain, Jiang Yuan turned around, her eyes gleaming as she said to Xu Jiayan, "Brother Yan, can we promise to come to Hokkaido again in the future?"

This city was incredibly romantic.

Xu Jiayan looked down at her, his dark, deep eyes reflecting the girl’s captivating little face; a slight, almost imperceptible indulgence appeared on his handsome face, his voice gentle: "Okay!"

By the time they returned to West City, it was already the Chinese New Year season, and everyone was very happy with this trip. The happiest of all was Xu Jinyan, because he finally found an area where Jiang Xiaoyuan was inferior to him.

The girl’s tumble in the snow while skiing was enough to keep him laughing for the whole holiday.

On New Year’s Eve, the family was originally preparing the New Year’s Eve dinner happily together.

Lin Wan received a phone call halfway through, her gaze suddenly shifting towards Jiang Yuan, her expression becoming complex, a sudden "thump—" in Jiang Yuan’s heart.

After hanging up, Lin Wan said, "Yuanyuan, your grandpa had an accident."

As the elderly grow older, coupled with the death of their only daughter, the impact on the two elders had been substantial, their health declining over the years. 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

Just now, while pasting Spring Festival couplets at the doorway, he fell from the stool.

The situation was not good.

After listening to Lin Wan, Jiang Yuan felt her heart sink abruptly, her whole person somewhat stunned.

She still remembered the old man’s guilt-ridden words from those years: "If you ever feel wronged, come back."

And just like that, many years had passed.

Over these years, the old man would take a bus from the neighboring city to visit her every now and then, transferring multiple times, journeying several hours, all just to see her and make sure she was doing well.

Occasionally, Jiang Yuan would also visit them, but the two elders, fearing the Xu Family might hold grudges, did not allow her to stay long.

Although they had not lived together these years, their affection had not diminished.

Suddenly hearing the bad news, Jiang Yuan felt in that moment as if she was plunged into an icy, snowbound world.

"Aunt Wan!" Jiang Yuan looked up, her eyes brimming with tears.

"Don’t be afraid. Everything will be fine," Lin Wan comforted her.

While she spoke reassuringly, she was clearly aware that the old man’s condition wasn’t good. Otherwise, they wouldn’t be calling at this time; they probably wanted the girl to rush over to say her final goodbye.

Lin Wan held her in her arms and said, "Go pack up, we’ll go to the hospital with you now."

"Aunt Wan, I don’t need to pack anything, let’s just go now!" Jiang Yuan clutched at her sleeve, the entire person seeming fragile and helpless.

"Okay," Lin Wan said, her heart aching for her.

The driver had already been on holiday for a few days, so Xu Annian personally drove, the whole family rushing to the neighboring city.

At this time, every household began to paste Spring Festival couplets and set off firecrackers, the atmosphere was one of joy and liveliness everywhere.

Jiang Yuan sat in the car, watching the sceneries flashing by outside the window, yet feeling very cold, so very cold, as if the chill had seeped into her bones...