Daily Intelligence System: Financial Independence-Chapter 279 - 154: Old Sun’s Condition Worsens—His Days Are Numbered

Chapter 279: Chapter 154: Old Sun’s Condition Worsens—His Days Are Numbered

Nowadays, when I talk about "death," I can smile slightly and face it calmly.

"Master Sun, shall we go and check it again? Just in case..."

Xu Li didn’t finish her sentence before tears overcame her, and she cried out, covering her mouth.

"This illness of mine, it was actually discovered just before the New Year."

"At first, I didn’t believe it. I thought those doctors at the hospital were deceiving an old man like me."

"Later, I switched hospitals several times and got checked a few more times. There’s no mistake."

"Lili, you are a good girl and a good daughter-in-law."

"Jiang Tao, you are lucky to marry such a good wife like Lili. You two must cherish each other."

People speak kind words before they die. Sun Xiaobao looked meaningfully at Jiang Tao, giving him one last reminder.

Sun Xiaobao always felt that this "fake apprentice" of his carried an extraordinary aura, sure to become noteworthy in the future.

By then, there would surely be no shortage of romantic entanglements around him. He must not get dazzled by fleeting attractions and lose something truly valuable.

"By the way, apprentice, do you have any free time tomorrow afternoon?"

Sun Xiaobao suddenly switched topics and said:

"If you are free, bring Lili and your parents over to my place tomorrow afternoon."

"I’m free."

Jiang Tao nodded, having a vague idea of what Old Sun wanted to discuss with him, Xu Li, and his parents.

The intelligence report back then showed that Old Sun had properties totaling 530 square meters and savings of over two million yuan.

If there were no surprises, it must be about inheritance matters.

But Jiang Tao felt very heavy-hearted at this moment, not the least bit excited.

In fact...

If possible, he would rather not have this inheritance to exchange for Old Sun’s health.

But...

These matters were beyond his control.

What has happened cannot be changed by his will.

Everything seems to have its place in the grand scheme of things.

"Hiss..."

A sharp pain suddenly hit Sun Xiaobao, causing him to grimace, but he still tried to put on an unconcerned appearance.

Jiang Tao and Xu Li were pained to see Old Sun wearing a mask of suffering.

"Master, isn’t that thing hanging on you a pain-relief stick? Use it if it hurts, don’t save it."

Jiang Tao glanced and saw a stick-like object in the sleeve of Sun Xiaobao’s undershirt, immediately recognizing it as a pain-relief stick.

He had used similar equipment after his ligament surgery last year.

"No trouble, this little pain is nothing. Your master might have nothing else, but I do have bones of steel."

Old Sun waved his hand with a smile, his shriveled face showing an attitude of complete nonchalance.

Jiang Tao and Xu Li chatted idly with Old Sun for more than half an hour. Seeing him growing tired, they finally said goodbye and left.

When they went out, it was already past 10 o’clock, almost 11 at night.

In the dim light of the neighborhood, only a few stray cats were still screeching and chasing each other up and down.

Affected by Old Sun’s sudden illness, Xu Li felt somewhat heavy-hearted and remained silent while sitting in the passenger seat.

When they got home, Third Brother had already taken a cab home.

Dad and Mom were still sitting in silence face to face on the sofa in the living room.

Though they hadn’t known Old Sun for long,

In this short time, the three of them formed a deep friendship and became best friends.

Now their dear friend had been diagnosed with cancer, and it was already in the late stage, they were about to face the final separation of life and death.

Their mood, too, was not in a good place.

"Mom, Dad, don’t go to work at the factory these days. Spend more time with my master."

Jiang Tao sat in front of his parents to give them a little break from work.

It seemed like Old Sun didn’t have many days left.

In those final moments, having good friends to talk with could only be a good thing.

Money is endless.

Eight Treasure Pickles can be made anytime, more or less doesn’t matter.

Once a person is gone, nothing else matters.

Mom and Dad exchanged a serious glance and nodded heavily after hearing Jiang Tao’s words.

After chatting a bit more, everyone took turns to wash up before retiring to their rooms to rest.

Jiang Tao put Dad, Mom, Xu Li, and Jiang Xue into Deep Sleep Mode. Soon they drifted off into dreamland.

He was left alone, staring at the ceiling, waiting silently for the next day to arrive.

While waiting for the intelligence to refresh, Jiang Tao’s mind wandered back to when he first met Old Sun.

Come to think of it, the two of them were indeed fated.

Old Sun was twice crushed by large rocks, and both times Jiang Tao came to his rescue.

If it weren’t for Jiang Tao, or the Daily Intelligence System providing Jiang Tao with clues, 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

Old Sun would have already finished his mourning period by now.

From strangers to acquaintances, then Jiang Tao inviting him to visit his hometown, and Old Sun taking his parents on a tour in Beijing...

Originally unrelated people became good friends.

Sometimes fate works in such mysterious ways.

"Sigh, it’s all destiny..."

"From now on, I have to start exercising and running every day!"

With a long sigh, Jing Tao suddenly became deeply concerned about his health.

To live longer, aside from maintaining a healthy routine, one must have a strong physique.

Time quickly reached midnight, and the new intelligence report came in.

[Today’s Intelligence 01]:

Yesterday you were in contact with Sun Xiaobao, acquiring related intelligence—

Sun Xiaobao is currently in severe pain because he’s trying to save money by not using the pain relief medication in the pain-relief stick.

[Sleep Mode] can effectively alleviate Sun Xiaobao’s suffering.

...

"Old Sun..."

"You’re nearly gone, how can you still be so frugal!"

Upon seeing the first piece of intelligence refreshed today, Jiang Tao immediately clenched his fists and jumped up from his bed.

The report mentioned that [Sleep Mode] could effectively relieve Old Sun’s pain.

Without any hesitation, Jiang Tao put on his slippers and left the bedroom.

He didn’t bother to change clothes, just slipped on a down jacket over his pajamas and grabbed the keys as he headed out.