Reborn: Changing Fate
The Haunting Presence of Father

All the specialists from the First Capital Hospital gathered in the conference room at three in the afternoon to consult regarding Ye Tianxin's grandmother.

Ye Tianxin sat in the corner anxiously and listened while the specialists discussed her grandmother's condition.

Since he knew almost nothing about medical science, the technical terms used sounded strange to him, and he was at a loss as to how to respond to them.

“Based on Grandma's current condition, is she still able to have surgery?” he asked anxiously as the specialists ended their discussion.

One of the surgeons replied, “In theory, your grandmother's disease could be treated if she had surgery and took chemo drugs simultaneously. However, every operation poses risks. No doctor can guarantee a hundred percent success rate of surgery, and I'm no exception.”

Ye Tianxin was well aware that her grandmother's condition was complicated and had a relatively high risk of surgery. The specialists had already given him a clear explanation beforehand.

Li Qingcang stole a single glance at Ye Tianxin's petite face from the corner of her eyes and noticed that she had turned pale. He became more concerned about Ye Tianxin.

“So we can treat Grandma's illness effectively if she has surgery and takes chemo? What are the odds?” Ye Tianxin kept asking about her grandmother's treatment plan.

After a moment of silence, the main surgeon replied, "Fifty percent."

'Fifty ... It was only half a chance, Ye Tianxin thought. He felt a sudden pain spreading from his heart. He did not know how to deal with the harsh reality that was waiting for him.

“Then, please schedule him for surgery now,” he asks.

The chief surgeon nodded and reminded, “Sure, Miss Ye, but we still can't do the surgery on your grandmother. You are not old enough to give consent even though you are his immediate family.”

"Is that so?" he muttered, and the main surgeon nodded silently. As there have been many medical disputes lately, hospitals have become very cautious and strict when it comes to surgery, for fear of facing problems.

"I will sign," Li Qingcang suggested, stepping forward.

“The condition of the grandmother is already quite severe and will deteriorate every day,” Li Qingcang said.

"In addition, he couldn't wait until Ye Tianxin was 18 years old before he had surgery."

"Blog ... Young Master Li, I will advise you to think twice," the director of the First Capital Hospital warned.

Li Qingcang waved his big hand and ignored the director's warning, “Give me all the documents. I'll sign it now.”

When he received the documents, he signed them as quickly as possible, under the supervision of all specialists, and took full responsibility like a man. The hospital director could not help but look at Ye Tianxin a second time.

'Young Master Li of the Capital has always been protected by law. Of all people, why did she seem to have such a weak point for this young lady from the countryside? Can no woman from a wealthy family in the Capital hold a candle to this girl? They would be very angry if this was the case, ' he wondered.

'I better report this to Mr. Li so I won't be held responsible in case something goes wrong. I will also ask for advice from him, ' the director mused.

Ye Tianxin was silent after coming out of the conference room with Li Qingcang. He was often reminded of how lucky he was to be able to meet such a great man like Li Qingcang when he donated his blood back then. Alone in the great capital, he would have been very hard-pressed if they had not crossed paths.

"Tianxin," Lu Jijun suddenly called out from behind him.

Ye Tianxin was stunned to see him, and a fleeting look of disdain flashed across his eyes.

“Why is he here again?” he growls.

"Tianxin, why are you moving wards?" She asked.

Li Qingcang protected Ye Tianxin behind him calmly, and Lu Jijun seemed to disagree upon seeing this. He was still opposed to the idea that Ye Tianxin's girlfriend was a man from a wealthy family.

"Trs. Lu, do you not realize the reason why Grandma moved the ward?” Li Qingcang spoke in a condescending tone. “We changed wards because we didn't want anything to do with you. Do you understand what I'm trying to say?”

Lu Jijun sighed and replied, ignoring Li Qingcang, “Tianxin, why are you so stubborn? Your grandmother needs to have surgery. How can you handle all this yourself? Besides, this is not a minor operation. Where will you get the money? I'm aware that you hate me, but can we discuss this politely for now?"

Ye Tianxin's lips slowly curled up into a smirk. He could not understand how he could be so brave.

'What made him think that I would hold a grudge against him?' Ye Tianxin pondered.

'I don't hate or blame him. If someone is to blame for everything that has happened, it is me... I'm the one to blame. I'm too stupid and easy to guide.’

While Lu Jijun wanted to get close to Ye Tianxin, he did not dare to do so, as he was sure Li Qingcang would definitely intervene again.

Lu Jijun is a respectable man, and would be a fool for him—more likely to look like it—if he was dumped again like last time.

“Tianxin, I'm your father. I won't hurt you" Lu Jijun promised.

“Trust me, I also hope your grandmother is fully healed. Don't be so hostile to me. The most important thing for us now is your grandmother and your college entrance exam.” Unfortunately, his words fell on deaf ears.

Ye Tianxin felt grateful for the fact that Mother Du Juan had allowed her to star in a film by the famous director, Jin Xin, which saved her from the need to beg money from Lu Jijun. He was also grateful to be able to face Lu Jijun confidently and proudly declared that he had never depended on her to survive.

Above all, he was extremely grateful for the fact that he had managed to save Li Qingcang back then. He was like a huge tree that could keep a young tree like him firmly against the harsh conditions.

"Trs. Lu, there is no need for you to concern yourself with my affairs or my grandmother's illness. I beg you to stay away from my family,” demanded Ye Tianxin. As she spoke, she looked charming like her mother, Ye Linlang.

'No matter how bad his condition was, he remained steadfast and stubborn. She was exactly like her mother, Linlang.Ye Linlang.

He was the dream of a lifetime that he was chasing.

“Tianxin, it's impossible for me to stay away from you. At that time, your grandmother refused to hand you over to me. I should have insisted on raising you by my side. Now that Grandma is sick, please give me a chance to be a father to you. You can depend on me for the rest of your life,” promise Lu Jijun and glance at Li Qingcang.

Although she realized Li Qingcang's displeasure, she continued, "In addition, I am your father, and I will never let you fall in love at such an early age."

Both Li Qingcang and Ye Tianxin were shocked when they heard what Lu Jijun said. They could not imagine how he could be so unwise as to express his objection to Ye Tianxin's blueness*hian.

No father would underestimate his daughter openly without knowing the truth. Judging from this, she was exactly like her daughter, Lu Qingxin.

"Trs. Lu, it seems like you always have the impression that I have an inappropriate relationship with any man in my social circle. Would you suspect that Brother Li is my sugar daddy if he was even older?"

Although Ye Tianxin had never mentioned about her family to Li Qingcang, she was roughly able to figure out who Lu Jijun was.

"Trs. Lu, first of all, I am not Tianxin's girlfriend," Li Qingcang explained.

“I won't move on a young girl. I have a sense of shame. Second, please be careful with your words especially in public. What you say can cause others to develop misunderstandings about Tianxin.”

When Lu Jijun heard this, he could not say anything. Words escaped him. It was inevitable for him to second-guess the relationship between Ye Tianxin and Li Qingcang, as he had seen many young girls mingling with men old enough to become their uncles in the shopping mall. While they would call these people as their uncles affectionately, everyone knew what their true relationship was.

Since Ye Tianxin was a beautiful young lady and came from the countryside, it was very possible for her to be easily deceived and manipulated by Li Qingcang.

As Ye Tianxin's biological father, Lu Jijun felt that he had the right to hold her daughter.

“Master, since you are not Tianxin's girlfriend, then the affair between my daughter and I has nothing to do with you. Aren't you a little nosy?”

Ye Tianxin, who was unwilling to bother wasting her time to talk to Lu Jijun, interrupted, “Tn. Lu, I think YOU're nosy here. Since you have so much time, why don't you bring your own daughter, Lu Qingxin, and stop her from running to the hospital to claim a random stranger as her sister? In addition, you should also pay attention to your words and actions. I don't want anything to do with you."

Ye Tianxin's words pierced Lu Jijun's heart. Those words hurt him a lot.

'How can he treat me like this?' he wonders.

“Tianxin, no matter how hard you try to deny it, you will never be able to cut ties with me. I'm your father, and the same blood runs through you. As a father, I am responsible for you. For the past 10 years, I have ignored your existence due to various circumstances, and I regret it. I don't deny that I've made a big mistake. But please, give me a chance. I will try my best to make it up to you. Please allow me to be a father to you.

When Ye Tianxin heard this, her head throbbed in pain. He simply could not understand Lu Jijun's persistence when he had already explained himself.

'Why can't he stop bothering me?' he thought, desperate.

"I don't need a father," Ye Tianxin declared with confidence. “I never needed it in the past, so I won't need it in the future either. Please direct all your fatherly love to your daughter, Lu Qingxin.”

As he finished speaking, he noticed Lu Qingxin. He was behind Lu Jijun. He raised his head and looked at Ye Tianxin. Then he spoke meekly, “Sister, Daddy misses you so much and Grandma.”

Ye Tianxin rolled her eyes towards Lu Qingxin.

'If only we return to Jiameng City instead of the hospital in the Capital, I swear that I will chase after this shameless duo with a broom without hesitation,' thought Ye Tianxin furiously.