Chapter 59

Yang Bo sat outside the operating room, softly comforting his mother.

The light in the operating room remained on, and the surgery was still ongoing.

Uncle San stood beside them, watching Yang Bo's mother sobbing softly. He couldn't help but console her, "Second Sister, I've already inquired about it. The doctor performing the surgery is the best in the hospital. He has done this type of surgery many times before. Your husband will be fine!"

Yang Bo's mother nodded slightly, but the worry on her face did not diminish.

Yang Bo said, "Mom, don't worry. This surgery isn't very difficult. After the removal, he will be fine! You two can look forward to a happy life!"

Yang Bo's mother nodded, anxiously looking at the operating room.

Yang Bo checked his watch and became increasingly anxious. Before the surgery, he had specifically asked the doctor, who told him that if everything went smoothly, the surgery would take only three hours. However, it had already been three and a half hours, and the surgery was still not over!

Yang Bo didn't dare tell his mother about this. He was anxious inside but didn't want to show it, so he walked a bit further down the corridor, pacing back and forth.

The door of the operating room opened with a "click," and Yang Bo hurried over. Seeing Ye Xiaoxuan come out, he asked impatiently, "How is the surgery going?"

Ye Xiaoxuan, wearing a mask, said, "The surgery is progressing smoothly. I came out to let you know so you wouldn't worry!"

Yang Bo's mother sighed in relief, but Yang Bo noticed Ye Xiaoxuan's eyes blinking and quickly pulled her aside.

Because Yang Bo's mother often boasted about their relationship, everyone assumed they were dating and didn't pay much attention.

"What's really going on?" Yang Bo asked, his face serious.

"The cancer has spread!"

Yang Bo's heart sank. He tightly grabbed Xiaoxuan's arm, "Three days ago, the tests said the cancer hadn't spread. What happened?"

Ye Xiaoxuan frowned and gasped, and Yang Bo realized he had been too rough. "How could it have spread?"

Ye Xiaoxuan shook her head, "The doctor isn't sure. He asked me to come out and tell you to be prepared!"

Yang Bo thought for a moment and understood why Ye Xiaoxuan hadn't told his mother. His mother wouldn't be able to handle such news right away. "Thank you!"

Ye Xiaoxuan shook her head, "Don't mention it. I'll go back to the operating room now!"

Watching Ye Xiaoxuan leave, Yang Bo didn't know what to do. After the liver cancer surgery, further treatment would be needed to prevent recurrence, which was why they had prepared so much for the surgery. Even so, the five-year survival rate was only 60%!

Given his father's condition, he originally had a 60% chance of living more than five years, but the spread of the cancer greatly reduced this probability!

Yang Bo sat back down, and his mother asked softly, "What did the young lady say?"

"Nothing, everything is fine." Yang Bo shook his head.

Yang Bo's mother smiled lightly, "After your father's surgery, he won't be staying in the hospital for long. You won't have as many opportunities to come here. I think the young lady is quite nice, and she cares about you. Where can you find such a good girl?"

Yang Bo was helpless, "Mom, don't worry about this!"

Yang Bo's mother smiled, "Seize the opportunity!"

After five hours, Yang Bo's mother finally noticed something was wrong. "Xiao Bo, didn't I ask you to check with the doctor? How long should the surgery take?"

Yang Bo's heart tightened, but he said, "Mom, the surgery time isn't fixed. It varies based on each person's body structure and the difficulty of the surgery. Don't worry."

"According to your logic, everyone has a different liver?" Yang Bo's mother caught the flaw in his words.

Yang Bo was slightly taken aback, "Don't worry, everything is fine."

Yang Bo's mother's expression changed, "Xiao Bo, you never lie. You always look down when you do. Tell me, what did Xiaoxuan say just now!"

Everyone's attention was drawn to them. Yang Bo opened his mouth but couldn't speak for a long time!

"Yang Lang!" his aunt exclaimed.

Everyone turned to see Yang Lang, one arm in a white bandage hanging around his neck, his hair greasy, and his clothes dirty. Yang Lang, feeling nervous under everyone's gaze, said, "Mom, I came to check on Dad's surgery!"

Yang Bo's mother glared at Yang Lang, feeling heartache at his disheveled appearance. Her eyes welled up, and her soft words turned harsh, "You still dare to come back! Even if your father dies, I don't want you to ask!"

Yang Lang stood in the corridor, the sound of his mother's scolding echoing in his ears, "Even if your father dies, I don't want you to ask! I don't want you to ask! I don't want you to ask..."

Yang Lang looked at them, sniffed, and said, "Xiao Er, take care of Mom and Dad!"

With that, he turned and left!

Yang Bo's mother was frantic, her body trembling. She never thought that the thick-skinned Yang Lang would leave because of one sentence, "Yang Lang, come back!"

Yang Lang seemed not to hear her, resolutely walking away!

"Uncle, go help chase him!" Yang Bo, seeing his mother about to collapse, quickly held her and called to his uncle.

Seeing his uncle run after Yang Lang, with the help of the relatives, Yang Bo managed to get his mother to sit down.

Yang Bo's mother stared blankly in the direction Yang Lang had left, tears rolling down her cheeks.

The light in the operating room went out with a "click," and everyone looked over. Yang Bo's mother wiped her tears and stood up, supported by Yang Bo.

The doctor came out, and Yang Bo's mother rushed over, "Doctor, how is the surgery?"

The doctor, with gray hair and a tired face, spoke in a low voice, "The surgery went smoothly, but..."

Yang Bo's mother's heart had initially relaxed, but hearing the "but," it sank. "Doctor, is there a problem?"

"The cancer has spread. These cancer cells were too hidden to be detected earlier. Although I have removed the affected area, the post-surgery recovery may not be as smooth as expected!"

The doctor sighed and explained.

"Post-surgery recovery?" Yang Bo asked, "Doctor, do you mean the risk of recurrence is high?"

"Post-surgery, we generally use a combination of traditional and Western methods to prevent recurrence. However, after the cancer has spread, I can't recheck how much it has spread or if it has been completely removed. You need to be prepared for the worst, but there's also a chance it could turn out well."

After explaining, the doctor turned and left.

Everyone was stunned. Yang Bo, who had worked hard to raise the surgery fees, never expected this to happen!

Yang Bo's mother turned to him, "What did he mean?"

"It's a bit pessimistic," Yang Bo said.

The room fell silent. For the past year, Yang Bo had worked hard to raise the surgery fees, and no one expected this to happen!