University High (Yizhan Fanfiction)

Chapter 33: Unconscious

The pair of lovers lived happily for several months. Zhan was still working in his company, while Yibo would oaccasionaly be called to rehearsals by the company that was recommended by Mingjue. He said that they were forming a new boy band and they had to undergo rigorous training for the sake. On his days off, he would accompany Zhan to the office and hung around helping a little. At night, he would cook dinner and they would eat together.

One night Yibo did not return home and XiaoZhan could not contact him. He fell asleep waiting for him on the sofa. When he woke up it was morning and his phone was buzzing endlessly.

"Are you related to Mr Wangyibo?" asked the voice on the other side.

"Your number was on the top list of his caller id and also on his call shortcut list...He had an accident.."

The rest of the conversation was blurry and the last thing Zhan remembered was him speeding to the hospital where the operator had pointed to.

"Doctor, I'm his relative, whats wrong with him?"

"He has external injuries that isn't very serious. The one we are concerned about is his head injury. He had hit his head on the ground due to the collision. He may have post traumatic brain injury. What we can do now is give him conduct CT scan or an MRI. Can you sign forms to permit that?"

"Sure."

The police were also present and they explained that it was an accident involving two motorcycles whose other driver was drunk. The other person was also in ICU. He was asked if he wanted to press charges but Zhan only said that he would wait for Yibo to wake up before deciding. 

After taking care of the paperwork, Xiaozhan entered the room where Yibo was admitted.

The room smelled of antiseptic and cold metal. 

He looked at the sleeping Yibo who lay almost lifeless on the bed. He had on a respiratory mask that covered half his face. The doctor had said that they needed to ensure ample oxygen supply before his condition stabilized. His face was pale. 

Xiaozhan pulled on a chair next to the bed and held his hand. Tubes of fluids were attached to his skin through a needle that extended to an IV drip which hung on a metallic pole next to the bed. A slight red could be seen at the area close to the skin where the needle was punctured through. 

Yibo's fingers were ice cold to the touch. 

Xiaozhan checked the temperature of the room and adjusted the thermostat to a warmer temperature. His emotions were a mixture of guilt and paranoia.

The door burst open and a panicked faced Zoey came inside.

"Oh my God, Yibo.. what happened to you?"

Xiaozhan looked up at her, somewhat grateful that she could make it. She brought a huge bag filled with Yibo's clothes that she packed soon as Xiaozhan told her the news.

"I rushed here as soon as you called."

Xiaozhan explained to her what the doctor told him.

"Does he have any relatives?"

"Just me here, we also have a grandmother who lives with my mother but she is really old and lives out of town. He's an only child. His mother passed away.."

"What about his father."

"Hmm.. Yibo never talked about him much. He did provide financially but Yibo barely used the money."

"Still, he must want to know about this condition."

"Ohh also his father is married with another woman and had children with her."