diskusbooks Chapter 529 Avril at the Presbyterian Hospital!
Chapter 529 Avril at the Presbyterian Hospital!
After lunch, Wang Xiucheng unusually suggested going downstairs for a walk.
Ma Xiaoxuan pushed the wheelchair over, and Wang Xiucheng frowned and looked at it for a long time before finally giving in.
Ma Xiaoxuan helped Wang Xiucheng into his wheelchair and they arrived at the Presbyterian Hospital's garden, which was covered in vegetation.
It's already June, and most of the plants in the yard are in full bloom.
A gentle breeze stirs, carrying the fragrance of flowers.
Wang Xiucheng pointed to a place, and soon the two arrived at a pavilion.
There was already someone sitting in the pavilion. Although he was turned to the side, Wang Xiucheng still opened his mouth and asked, "Avril?"
The woman, who had been staring at a flower in a daze, heard someone calling her and turned around.
The woman was stunned when she saw Wang Xiucheng, who was dressed casually but sitting in a wheelchair.
The next moment, he asked with some surprise, "Are you the king?"
“It’s me.” Wang Xiucheng wheeled himself over and extended his hand.
Ma Xiaoxuan was also slightly surprised.
The woman in front of me, who is a little overweight and looks a little haggard, is actually Avril Lavigne, who swept the music awards more than a decade ago.
If Wang Xiucheng hadn't been so certain, and if there hadn't been this woman's voice, Ma Xiaoxuan would never have believed it.
Avril Lavigne loves smoky eye makeup, so if Ma Xiaoxuan saw her like this on the street, she probably wouldn't even give her a second glance.
However, Ma Xiaoxuan was not surprised at all that Avril knew Wang Xiucheng.
This is the United States. Even if someone is not interested in sports, they can't possibly not know who James Curry is.
This is similar to how even if a Chinese person doesn't like sports, they've at least heard of names like Ma Long or Fan Zhendong.
Although Wang Xiucheng is far from reaching the level of James Curry, his strong rise in the past two years, coupled with two Slam Dunk Contest championships, and this year's Finals championship and Finals MVP, has made him a remarkable player.
Even an ordinary American needs to know the term "the King's Time".
“I watched your match on TV while I was in the hospital,” Avril said. “I wanted to go to the game in person, but I couldn’t get a ticket.”
Although Avril was smiling, Ma Xiaoxuan could hear the disappointment in her words.
“You will always be a good friend of the Chinese people. If you want, I will reserve a seat for you at the Barclays Center,” Wang Xiucheng said seriously.
"Hehe, thank you for remembering." Avril was still smiling, but seemed much more relaxed than before.
"How is your illness?" Although there were no outsiders around, Wang Xiucheng still asked softly.
Upon hearing this, Avril's eyes darted away slightly, as if she didn't want to answer the question.
But seeing Wang Xiucheng's concerned expression, she said, "I've had some relapses recently, so I moved in early to prevent the disease from recurring, but it's actually fine."
Wang Xiucheng nodded upon hearing this, and then tentatively said, "I heard that the treatment for this disease in China is the same as in the United States, but China seems to pay more attention to conditioning."
“If you want a change of environment, I can help you contact hospitals in China and for post-rehabilitation care. You know, I still have some connections in China.”
Wang Xiucheng said with a smile.
Before Avril could answer, Wang Xiucheng continued, "I actually really hope you go to China. The environment in the US isn't suitable for you, and your current personality isn't suited to this place either."
Avril was silent for a few seconds, looking at Wang Xiucheng who seemed quite serious, before finally saying, "Can you let me think about it?"
"What's there to consider?" Wang Xiucheng said somewhat forcefully, "It's settled then. I'll contact my sister as soon as I get back and have her make the arrangements. Wait for my call. By the way, what's your phone number?"
Avril was a little confused; Wang Xiucheng's previous statement was still, "If you want..."
But now, Wang Xiucheng has made this decision forcefully, as if his own opinion is no longer important.
However, Avril really wanted a change of scenery.
She does want to leave the United States now.
Just a few days ago, she broke up with her boyfriend Tyga, which made her very sad.
Now that Wang Xiucheng has extended such a strong invitation, Avril is less inclined to refuse.
It's been a long time since I've been to China!
After chatting for a while and exchanging phone numbers, Wang Xiucheng said goodbye to Avril.
As Ma Xiaoxuan pushed Wang Xiucheng towards the hospital, she finally asked tentatively, "What about your feelings for her..."
"Sister Xuan, don't overthink it. She's 40 already. I only have respect for her," Wang Xiucheng said seriously.
"I was just asking, what's the rush?" Ma Xiaoxuan retorted, but a smile played on her lips.
Although she knew it was unlikely, she still asked.
Hearing Wang Xiucheng say this, she was naturally happy.
Although she knew that Wang Xiucheng had many older sisters, she believed that she was irreplaceable.
At least, he controls so many of Wang Xiucheng's businesses, as well as legal issues, and even currently holds 3% of the Nets' shares on his behalf.
When it comes to how important Wang Xiucheng is to her, Ma Xiaoxuan is not afraid of anyone.
"Sister Xuan," Wang Xiucheng suddenly asked casually, "Did you see Avril sitting in the gazebo, looking at that flower?"
Ma Xiaoxuan was slightly taken aback. Indeed, Avril had been sitting there quietly, looking at something.
“Lyme disease can easily cause anxiety and even depression,” Wang Xiu said resentfully. “Letting Avril stay in the US any longer…”
Wang Xiucheng didn't say what he meant next, but Ma Xiaoxuan knew what he meant.
"Don't worry, it won't happen." Ma Xiaoxuan patted Wang Xiucheng on the shoulder.
Wang Xiucheng laughed: "But I almost didn't recognize this lady without smoky eye makeup."
Ma Xiaoxuan nodded subconsciously, but suddenly, she froze.
Was Wang Xiucheng's request to transfer from the Special Surgery Hospital to the Presbyterian Hospital just for Avril's sake?
Wang Xiucheng underwent surgery at a special surgery hospital.
The day after the surgery, Wang Xiucheng requested to be transferred to the Presbyterian Hospital.
The Special Surgery Hospital is a hospital with very strong surgical capabilities. Most of the buildings in the hospital are operating rooms and research laboratories, so the inpatient conditions are indeed relatively poor.
Therefore, Wang Xiucheng's request is quite normal.
Furthermore, both the Special Surgery Hospital and the Presbyterian Hospital are affiliated with Cornell Medical College, making it easy to transfer between them.
Of course, the main reason is that the Nets offered so much that it was impossible to refuse.
Ma Xiaoxuan initially thought that Wang Xiucheng had come to the Presbyterian Hospital only because of his living environment.
But now it seems that Wang Xiucheng's actions were likely due to Avril Lavigne.
Just then, Ma Xiaoxuan's phone rang.
The ringtone had already told Ma Xiaoxuan that this wasn't her phone, but Wang Xiucheng's.
Ma Xiaoxuan glared at Wang Xiucheng, initially thinking it was another call from one of his older sisters.
To my surprise, when I opened it, the name on it was written in Chinese characters: "约胖子" (Yue Pangzi).
"Who is Fatty Yue?" Ma Xiaoxuan asked as she handed her phone to Wang Xiucheng.
Wang Xiucheng likes to date beautiful women. She knows that. When did he develop this taste?
Wang Xiucheng didn't answer her, but instead picked up the phone directly.
"Hey, Jokic!"