He knocked on the door several times, but nobody responded.
Ye Chen took out his phone and dialed Grandma ZhangРІР‚в„ўs number, already deciding that if she didnРІР‚в„ўt answer the phone again, he would break in.
Grandma Zhang, who was boiling water in the kitchen, heard the phone ringing, pushed her wheelchair over, and picked up the phone to see the number displayed. She felt a surge of emotion: "Little Chen, have you finished your work?"
"Grandma Zhang, you scared me to death! If you didnРІР‚в„ўt answer the phone, I was about to break the door down." Ye Chen exhaled deeply as he spoke.
Grandma Zhang didnРІР‚в„ўt react for a while. She initially thought Ye Chen had called after finishing his work, but she just heard the word "break the door."
Hearing no sound from the other end, Ye Chen said, "Grandma Zhang, IРІР‚в„ўm at the door. Open the door for me quickly."
"Alright, alright, hold on." Grandma Zhang hung up the phone, hurried to the door, and opened it.
A handsome young man wearing a delivery uniform stood there, and tears of emotion filled Grandma ZhangРІР‚в„ўs eyes.
Seeing the elderly woman blocking the doorway, Ye Chen scratched his head and asked, "Grandma Zhang, are you not going to let me in?"
"Little Chen, come in quickly, come in." Grandma Zhang moved her wheelchair aside, clearing the path.
Ye Chen changed into slippers and entered, sitting on the couch.
Grandma Zhang brewed a pot of tea and poured a cup for Ye Chen: "Little Chen, why did you come back?"
Ye Chen, who was not related to her, had only made one call before coming to see her. How could such actions not move the elderly lady?
"Finished work, and I happened to miss you, so I came to see you." Ye Chen said with a smile.
Upon hearing Ye ChenРІР‚в„ўs words, Grandma Zhang was too moved to know what to say.
"Grandma Zhang, the weather outside is great. Let me take you out for some fresh air. ItРІР‚в„ўs not good to always stay inside the house." Ye Chen suddenly suggested.
Grandma Zhang hesitated for a moment and said, "Thank you, Little Chen, but thereРІР‚в„ўs no need."
"Grandma Zhang, donРІР‚в„ўt worry, IРІР‚в„ўm not a bad person." Ye Chen spoke frankly, hoping to dispel any concerns the elder might have.
After all, they had only met twice, so it was normal for her to have reservations. Ye Chen didnРІР‚в„ўt mind.
"Little Chen, donРІР‚в„ўt misunderstand. ThatРІР‚в„ўs not what I meant. I know youРІР‚в„ўre a kind child, itРІР‚в„ўs just... just..." Grandma Zhang quickly explained.
"Just what?" Ye Chen thought, since the elder believes he is a good person, what concerns could there be?
Grandma Zhang continued, "IРІР‚в„ўm just afraid of troubling you. After all, my legs arenРІР‚в„ўt so convenient to move, and getting downstairs isnРІР‚в„ўt easy."
Upon hearing her concerns, Ye Chen laughed and said, "Grandma Zhang, you donРІР‚в„ўt need to worry about that. IРІР‚в„ўll carry you downstairs."
Following Ye ChenРІР‚в„ўs instructions, the elder left the wheelchair and leaned on Ye Chen.
Ye Chen walked out the house, carrying her carefully, fearing she might feel uncomfortable.
By the time they reached downstairs, Ye Chen was already drenched in sweat.
Seeing Ye Chen sweating profusely, the elder felt a twinge of sadness: "Little Chen, youРІР‚в„ўve worked hard."
"Grandma Zhang, donРІР‚в„ўt stand on ceremony with me now."
Once outside, Grandma Zhang took several deep breaths of the fresh air, savoring the warmth of the sunlight on her.
She couldnРІР‚в„ўt quite remember how long it had been since she last went outside.
If it wasnРІР‚в„ўt for Ye Chen, she probably wouldnРІР‚в„ўt have dared to think about doing this, let alone come downstairs.
Initially, Ye Chen helped the elder stroll around, and a smile appeared on her face.
But suddenly, the elderРІР‚в„ўs face turned pale, and she clutched her chest.
"Grandma Zhang, Grandma Zhang, whatРІР‚в„ўs wrong?" Ye Chen asked anxiously.
"Little Chen, thereРІР‚в„ўs medicine in my pocket. Once I take it, IРІР‚в„ўll be fine." the elder responded weakly.
Since Ye Chen hadnРІР‚в„ўt returned to the delivery point to get his car, he quickly dialed 120, informing them of Grandma ZhangРІР‚в„ўs condition and address.
Ye Chen took out the medicine from Grandma ZhangРІР‚в„ўs pocket, placing it in the elderРІР‚в„ўs hand.
After a while, Grandma Zhang started to recover, her complexion no longer as pale as before.
"Little Chen, I just scared you, didnРІР‚в„ўt I? IРІР‚в„ўm really sorry." Grandma Zhang said apologetically.
"Grandma Zhang, please donРІР‚в„ўt speak. The ambulance will be here shortly."
As soon as those words left his mouth, the 120 ambulance drove up to the building entrance, and Ye Chen helped the medical staff get Grandma Zhang into the vehicle.
The vehicle sped towards the general hospital, where doctors examined the elder and told Ye Chen, "The elder has a heart condition and needs surgery, but the current head heart surgeon is overseas for training. Considering her age, an expert is necessary, and we suggest RenРІР‚в„ўai Hospital."
The doctor continued, "Of course, we know that RenРІР‚в„ўai Hospital isnРІР‚в„ўt accessible for just anyone and the costs are quite high, so weРІР‚в„ўd like to discuss it with the family."
"Doctor, IРІР‚в„ўm not the elderРІР‚в„ўs family. I know she has a daughter, and I think it would be best to discuss this with her." Ye Chen said awkwardly.
"Oh, then do you know her daughterРІР‚в„ўs phone number?" the doctor asked.
"IРІР‚в„ўm not sure, but the elder does."
Ye Chen and the doctor entered the ward and said to the elder, "This young man just mentioned heРІР‚в„ўs not your relative. We need to communicate with your family now."
Upon hearing this, Grandma Zhang showed a troubled expression: "ThereРІР‚в„ўs no need, doctor. IРІР‚в„ўm familiar with my body; taking some medication will suffice."
"Grandma Zhang, I really think your daughter should come." Ye Chen said firmly.
After persuasion from the doctor and Ye Chen, the elder summoned her daughter to the hospital.
Half an hour later, a woman in her forties wearing an office uniform walked into the ward.
Seeing her mother, she impatiently said, "Mom, I was still in a meeting. WhatРІР‚в„ўs wrong with you, staying at home perfectly fine, suddenly coming to the hospital?"
Instead of showing concern, the woman accused as soon as she saw her mother.
"Yu Ting, I was downstairs and suddenly felt discomfort in my heart so I came to the hospital." the elder said trembling.
"What do you mean РІР‚в„ўdownstairsРІР‚в„ў? With your legs, how could you possibly get downstairs?"
Before the elder could speak, Ye Chen chimed in, "I helped your mother downstairs. You, as her child, donРІР‚в„ўt even care about her health and donРІР‚в„ўt take the time to visit her."
Hearing Ye ChenРІР‚в„ўs words, the woman was displeased: "Who are you, a delivery boy, to meddle? Why would you bring my mom downstairs anyway? Such a hassle!"
"And mom, how could you let a stranger into the house? Do you know him? What if heРІР‚в„ўs bad?"
Hearing her daughterРІР‚в„ўs words, the elder said emotionally: "Little Chen is better than you, kinder than you."
"Mom, are you out of your mind, trusting an outsider like this?"
"I, this outsider, care more about the elder than you, her own daughter. You are truly unfit as her child." Ye Chen said harshly.
"What do you know? Unlike you, I have work. I have a whole family to support, and you, a lousy delivery boy, have no right to judge me."

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