Super Soldier in the City

Chapter 2453 - 2517: Su Lio’s Condition

"That’s more like it!" The women rolled their eyes at him, Ye Yunzhu stood up to stretch and said, "We won’t meddle in this matter. You know what you’re doing. Anyway, this Yanzi is destined to join our family, and there’s no stopping it!""What you said... your opinions are very important too," Li Yifei emphasized.

"Taking advantage and pretending otherwise, fine, you’re probably tired from just getting back. Xiaoyao, Yiyi, you two continue to give your husband a massage, take a shower to relax. I’ll have someone prepare dinner. Today, we’ll have a family feast and won’t disturb the elders," said Su Mengxin.

"Yeah yeah!" Chu Xiaoyao nodded eagerly, Feng Yiyi’s cheeks turned slightly red. This girl is always shy, just like before.

Li Yifei wasn’t tired, but he was happy to enjoy his wives’ massages. He began discussing recent events. Because of the troubles with Noah’s Ark, Chu Xiaoyao and Su Lio couldn’t go to school, and had been home these days.

"Hubby, haven’t you heard of summer vacation?" Xiaoyao blinked as she heard Li Yifei’s apology.

"Uh... yeah!" Li Yifei suddenly realized it was summer break before, and even though school started, they’d only miss a few days. He pinched Xiaoyao’s cheek and continued, "Not sure how long it’ll last, you should keep waiting for now."

"Doesn’t matter, the coursework isn’t tight. It’s the same if we stay home," Xiaoyao said indifferently. She had finally understood that she’s completely different now from before. Their academic life is different from ordinary people, and after all the previous events, her and Su Lio’s interactions with other classmates at school were also awkward, so it was the same at home.

"Mm, probably after resolving this matter, things will be much more stable," Li Yifei said.

"Hubby, when that time comes, can I also..." Su Yiyi began speaking, only to blush deeply. Li Yifei’s hand paused; originally it was on her waist, about to move up, but seeing her embarrassment, he asked, "Can what?"

"No... nothing," Feng Yiyi shook her head.

"Come on, there’s no need to be shy with me," Li Yifei chuckled.

"It’s just..."

"Oh my, this silly girl, Yiyi wants to ask if she can get pregnant and have a child by then. She really envies the sisters who have children, even if you’re not home, they have someone to care about."

Is that so? Li Yifei looked at Feng Yiyi, and seeing she didn’t deny it, but softly replied, Li Yifei said, "Alright, after solving this, we’ll focus on the big matter of having children!"

"Hubby, it’s not necessary... I just... suddenly thought of it," Feng Yiyi murmured softly.

"Sudden or not, it’s actually about time, including Xiaoyao. Of course, you’re both still young, not exactly urgent. Xiaoyao too, whenever you want a child, we’ll work hard for it," Li Yifei said.

"Yeah yeah!" Feng Yiyi nodded repeatedly, her cheeks flushed, shyly endless.

"How’s Ali’s health?" Li Yifei asked.

Chu Xiaoyao replied, "Her health... isn’t well. Recently, she’s been very weak. Without you at home, Sister Shanshan and Xuexiang can’t treat her, but Grandpa Su has come by a few times, and Elder Murong is also here, so there’s no big problem!"

"I’ll go check on her later!" Li Yifei said. Su Lio’s health issue is indeed a major problem, Li Yifei promised the Su elders to do his best to treat Su Lio, not just to keep her alive, but to live like others.

Su Lio’s condition had worsened quickly. A few days ago, she could still move about freely, but now she felt a sense of impending death, as if surrounded by death itself.

She hadn’t shared these feelings with the women at home, fearing they’d worry, so she had been staying at home, enduring indescribable pain, always ailing. She’d been close to death multiple times since young, aware of the mortality she faced at any time, becoming accustomed.

Before coming to the Li family, Su Lio had mood issues, becoming reclusive. Her personality very good at times, but troublesome at others, yet after joining the Li family, with interactions and help from Li Yifei, her personality had improved greatly.

As Li Yifei’s True Qi offered more physical benefits, Su Lio could restore her studies, living normally.

She’s treasured this past year. If there’s a future, she’d cherish it, but... is there a future? Leaning back on a comfy recliner, Su Lio blinked, gazing at the clouds. She envied those free, unrestrained clouds, floating wherever.

Her life in the Li family brought freedom, albeit limited, with the Li family treating her kindly beyond the familial bond with Su Mengxin.

She experienced friendships outside her family environment, often retreating to a secluded spot in the mountains, while the family offered companionship and warmth.

Initially misunderstanding Li Yifei, contact gradually changed her view. Despite his flaw for women, the man was decent, respectful, never once crossing a line.

Despite requiring medical treatments that exposed her, he remained professional, never inappropriate.

Admittedly, during moments alone, Su Lio wondered if she might like Li Yifei. She’d met few men, none like him, unique and unlike any other.

Yet, with so many wives already, and her days limited, alongside Su Mengxin, there could be nothing inappropriate between them.

Wrapped tightly in blankets despite the warmest air conditioning, she felt a chill, biting her lip. This inner cold she experienced was hard to bear.

The sensation, while not a severe illness episode, was unsettling—a clear awareness of imminent demise, difficult to describe and endure.

Reaching this point was lucky, few worldwide with such ailments had an unparalleled expert grandfather. From birth, significant True Qi was used to suppress her condition, granting childhood survival, even reaching twenty years old.

Wouldn’t typically meet someone like Li Yifei, adept at suppressing her ailment entirely, during her worst moments.

His timely presence, her sole close male contact.

Why does his image appear constantly today, more than even Grandpa? Am I nearing the end? Su Lio blinked. Though now she felt helpless, not wanting to burden Li Yifei, she hadn’t shared her feelings with him or others.

Snuggled in, wondering if she’d be discovered. Visitors continued daily, checking even at mealtime if absent, yet she felt different today.

Grandpa would mourn, a tragedy for the elders. Would the family grieve? Likely, though she hadn’t burdened them much, but indeed been a burden... Su Lio felt defeated, seeing herself as ominous.

Perhaps in another life, she’d be less unfortunate? Shaking her head, she corrected her thinking, grateful for her fortune, surviving whereas others couldn’t.

Li Yifei still searches for a cure, attempting Indescribable Realm to transform her meridians, defying fate, a seemingly unattainable task even for Grandpa.

If I quietly leave... it might not be bad, ending my suffering. Grandpa would mourn, yet we’ll meet again. Though harsh, it’s reality as Su Lio saw Elder Su’s time also limited.

Would the family grieve? Still... not my choice to die, merely fate...

She tightened herself in the blankets, mind wandering without a clear thought, suddenly hearing noise. Eyes slightly open, she menacingly saw a shadow, barely discerning sound.

"Ali!" A familiar voice—a male’s, though possibly female’s, distorted as Su Lio faded again, drowning within faint sound as silence engulfed her world...