Spreading Gospel as the God of Bishoujo

One Hundred and Fifty-First Page Bad News

——”Xiao Kai, do you really need to hide?”——

Well, I guess I was feeling guilty.

I said I was going to visit someone who was sick, but instead, I ended up slacking off here. If they saw me, wouldn’t it look like I didn’t care much about AJ’s situation?

Even though there wasn’t much to care about, since my presence wouldn’t have helped anyway.

——”The important thing now is to get Zǐ Jiàng to the Research Institute as soon as possible. The one who is truly angry isn’t her.”——

I understand, the one truly angry is Lǐn Huā. She hasn’t called all afternoon, which is scary…

Yòu Zi and I pushed through the crowd and arrived in front of them. AJ looked at me with great interest, from top to bottom. My usual high visibility rate was even higher with this maid outfit on, as if I were walking under spotlight.

“It suits you well?咯～”

AJ clicked her tongue at me and asked, “Didn’t you say you were going to visit someone? Why are you here judging maids?”

“I have my reasons…”

I glanced around at the people nearby, finding it hard to speak.

“…Let’s go somewhere else to explain, come this way.”

“Chairman! Wait for me!”

Just as I was leading Sister Zǐ and the others into the safe passage, an unexpected fool also caught up and squeezed between us.

I asked, “What happened to your part-time job?”

“（<ゝω·）☆ Qí Luó Xīng～"

Xiǎo Lěi showed me a V sign with both hands and smiled, "To respond to the fans' enthusiasm! Senior Chāngpú decided to return to the shop to help out, Sister Qiūluó went too, but they don't need so many people, so I was released by the shopkeeper!"

"I see, because the real ace came back, you became unnecessary."

"That's not true!"

The fool retorted, "I came out to accompany you! And why is this guy still here?"

She pointed rudely at Sister Zǐ, but was stopped by the playful AJ who hugged her shoulder.

"Sister Lěi's maid outfit is also very cute! I envy you so much! Are you hiring more staff at the shop?"

"AJ also wants to work as a maid at the shop?"

Xiǎo Lěi shook her head after looking at AJ's flat stomach, "That probably won't be possible. They're definitely hiring, but the schedule is too tight for me as a part-time student... Even if the shopkeeper is nice, she wouldn't hire a pregnant woman as a maid, right?"

"Oh, that's quite a shame."

AJ's words weren't meant to express disappointment. She was actually trying to ease the tension between Sister Zǐ and the fool. I was worried too; usually, Lǐn Huā would mediate, but she wasn't around, and I feared they might argue... However, only the fool was making noise. Sister Zǐ had become calmer recently and didn't take Xiao Lei's provocation seriously.

"I talked a lot with AJ and Miss Grizelda. Although she sympathized with AJ's situation and offered her a recommendation, AJ must maintain her value as a model. Of course, I will also ask the Research Institute to develop a cesarean section method that doesn't leave scars."

Even though AJ's belly hadn't grown yet, Sister Zǐ had already made arrangements for the future.

——"Zǐ Jiàng is indeed developing into a virtuous wife, aiming to establish herself as a responsible main wife?"——

Don't bring up such topics I can't follow!

——"Hmph, I've sealed off the safety passage. This time, no one will intrude. Let's go back to the Research Institute from here?"——

I'll send AJ off.

——"Of course, it won't take long... Hey, phone!"——

Lǐn Huā finally called.

——"...Xiao Kai, something has happened to Grandma!"——

I don't know what Sister Yīng saw at the Research Institute, but she used the Spatial Jewel without hesitation to put everyone inside, which scared me.

I swallowed hard, my heart pounding heavily, and my slightly trembling hand answered the call.

"...Lǐn Huā, what happened?"

"Kǎi-Chan, where are you now? Hurry up and come over! Grandma... Grandma..."

Lǐn Huā's voice was urgent and choked up.

"Accelerated rejection reaction, we need to perform an emergency kidney removal surgery. The risk... The risk is very high!!"

——————

In a moment of distortion, Sister Yīng threw me out of the Spatial Jewel. I vaguely saw the ceiling of the underground cavern, surrounded by witches in white coats. The main surgeon, Xin Zi, was standing in front of the operating room putting on protective gear.

Grandma, unconscious, was pushed out by the witches from the ward, lying on the bed with a respirator. Her face was pale, without any color.

"Kǎi-Chan!"

Sister Yīng bit her lip, rushed over, and punched me—right on the fake breast.

Although it didn't hurt, I stumbled backward and hit Xiao Lei.

"Why did you come so late! Didn't you say you'd come once you finished with AJ's affairs!"

Lǐn Huā, with tears in her eyes, questioned me, but I just watched as Grandma was wheeled into the operating room.

"...I didn't know this would happen."

"The risk of the surgery is very high. Grandma might not come out of this. Kǎi-Chan, you idiot, why didn't you come earlier in the afternoon!"

Lǐn Huā continued to hit my chest, but her strength gradually weakened until she just lay sobbing in front of me, breaking my heart.

Only when Xiao Lei nudged me did I put my hand on Lǐn Huā's back. The slight trembling of her shoulders tugged at my heart, and the guilt of not seeing Grandma one last time grew.

"I'm sorry..."

I remembered what Master Hālìlùyà had said before.

If Senior Sister's preparations failed, she had a backup plan, but she couldn't say anything more. Although I didn't know what other methods she had, I tried to comfort Lǐn Huā.

"There's still a chance. Let's find Master Hālìlùyà."

It was also a comfort to myself.

"What can we do by finding her?"

The door to the operating room closed. Old Lady walked over with a sad expression. She seemed very upset, but crying wasn't her style. Instead, Mom had red-rimmed eyes, almost ready to cry.

"Your grandpa can't do anything about this situation. Whatever she suggests, it will likely close off your last chance."

"...We should still ask."

Lǐn Huā's tears soaked my collar. We thought the surgery would go well, but this rejection reaction was unexpected.

Even though this possibility wasn't low, Senior Sister had prepared us mentally, but when it really happened, it felt like the sky was falling.

"Cherry Sauce, take us to Master's Temple... Only take Lǐn Huā and me."

I helped Lǐn Huā up. Xiao Lei wanted to say something, but eventually stood aside with Sister Zǐ and AJ, who had joined them.

"Wait! If you're going to your grandpa's place, I'm coming too."

Though she didn't get along with the master, Old Lady decided to go anyway.

"If I think the plan is unfeasible, I won't let you take risks," she added.

"Mm..."

Old Lady patted our heads.

"Don't look so down! It's just removing a problematic kidney. Your grandma isn't dead yet!"

But she was now left with only one kidney, and she was weak, so her strength wasn't great.

I sighed, "Without a solution, death is just a matter of time. Although I didn't spend much time with Grandma and even disliked her before meeting, now... she's an important family member to me."

Cherry Sauce used the Spatial Jewel.

"She's more important to me! So, we need to solve the problem!"

Old Lady said, turning to kiss Mom, then stepped into the Jewel herself.

"Right, we're going to the master's place for answers."

Lǐn Huā grabbed my hand and entered the Spatial Jewel with me.

We landed on the bed. Old Lady was holding Yòu Zi, who had turned back into a pet ferret.

"Xiao Kai? Why are you back... Wah!"

Then, this cute little animal was thrown out of the Jewel by Old Lady.

"Little Ying, let's go."

Old Lady patted the bed. The Spatial Jewel carried three people away from the Research Institute.

For the first time, we experienced continuous tremors. Cherry Sauce floored the gas pedal, flying us southward towards the Temple.