21st Century Necromancer

"Kitty, how are you feeling today? Are you feeling a bit better?" Jounouchi Hiromi, with a few researchers from Mr. Chen Yu's team, came to Yuiko Tsuina's hospital room. Because Mr. Chen Yu wanted to test a new therapy on her, the hospital took it seriously and specifically arranged a private room for her.

And Jounouchi Hiromi came with these researchers who worked under Mr. Chen Yu to treat her and collect relevant experimental data. Although it sounded good that they were administering a new treatment, in essence, it was still a human experiment. Find exclusive stories on My Virtual Library Empire

However, for Yuiko Tsuina, this didn't matter much. She had no intention of curing her disease to survive. If she could help Jounouchi Hiromi, she didn't mind being a volunteer for the human experiment.

As for the therapeutic effects of the new treatment itself, no matter what, she felt indifferent. She only hoped to alleviate some of her pain and to enjoy her last days with Jounouchi Hiromi to the fullest, rather than being weighed down by her illness.

"Much better, the pain in my chest is gone today, and aside from no attacks, even the faint, lingering pain has lessened quite a bit. Thank you, Hiromi." It had to be said that the broad-spectrum anti-cancer drug developed by Mr. Chen Yu was very effective. Even just the initial treatment had significantly improved Yuiko Tsuina's quality of life.

Hearing Yuiko Tsuina say this, Jounouchi Hiromi nodded reassuringly and comforted her with a smile, "That's good. This medicine is still in the trial phase, so if Kitty, you feel any discomfort, you must tell me right away, okay?"

"Yes, don't worry, I'll remember." Yuiko Tsuina looked at the gentle smile on Jounouchi Hiromi's face and couldn't help feeling nostalgic, "Gentle Hiromi, it really takes me back! It wasn't easy to see your gentle side back then!"

Yuiko Tsuina's words made Jounouchi Hiromi pause momentarily. She had been very different in high school, resembling a bad boy in both personality and appearance. Even though Yuiko Tsuina was her girlfriend, she hadn't been very gentle with her, often bullying her instead.

But Yuiko Tsuina had taken it all in stride, seeming to find joy even in being bullied by Jounouchi Hiromi.

The gentle Jounouchi Hiromi that Yuiko Tsuina referred to emerged when Yuiko had attempted suicide by cutting her wrists because of her relationship with Jounouchi Hiromi, which her family opposed. Jounouchi Hiromi learned of the incident and rushed to look after her in the hospital for a long time, until Yuiko was discharged.

The way Jounouchi Hiromi treated her tenderly during that time became Yuiko Tsuina's most unforgettable memory. Now, seeing Hiromi's gentleness again, Yuiko couldn't help but be lost in her memories.

Seeing Yuiko Tsuina like this, Jounouchi Hiromi also felt a wave of nostalgia, but inside she was overwhelmed by a sense of helplessness. If she had encountered Yuiko Tsuina before meeting Mr. Chen Yu, there might have been a chance to rekindle their past relationship. After all, she had been a girl she once loved, and despite the years, she still had a place in Jounouchi Hiromi's heart.

But now, Jounouchi Hiromi had already accepted Mr. Chen Yu's proposal. In such circumstances, she could only choose to ignore Yuiko Tsuina's feelings, especially since Mr. Chen Yu had been so magnanimous upon learning about it, which made it even harder for Jounouchi Hiromi to respond to Yuiko Tsuina's affections.

"Why bring up something that happened so many years ago?" Jounouchi Hiromi could see the disappointment on Yuiko Tsuina's face, but all she could say was, "Yuuko, you should rest well. These researchers will check on you every day. Once your condition stabilizes completely and the tumor cells' activity is suppressed by the medication, you can be discharged.

After that, as long as you come to the hospital for regular check-ups and maintain your medication, you can ensure that the cancer won't recur."

Hearing Jounouchi Hiromi address her as Yuuko again, Yuiko Tsuina's complexion faded, but she understood that she could never be the third party who snatched Hiromi away from her fiancé. So she just nodded, mustering a forced smile, hiding her disappointment deep inside.

"By the way, Hiromi, I still don't know who your fiancé is! He must be a very outstanding person to have won your love like this. Who is this fiancé of yours that you love so much?" Despite her heart aching, Yuiko Tsuina was curious to know what kind of man could have captivated her impression of Jounouchi Hiromi, who had always shown no interest in men, and had even decided to marry him.

"Eh? Haven't I told you? He is also a doctor at this hospital. Although he came to Japan as a student from China, he now stays here as the associate professor of surgery. He's very gentle and kind to me; that's why I love him. I only just accepted his proposal not long ago.

After meeting our parents this New Year, we'll start planning for the wedding next year." Jounouchi Hiromi knew that saying this would surely hurt Yuiko Tsuina, but she did not want Yuiko to hold any illusions.

The high school days were long gone. Although that love had been deep and passionate, and she had actively pursued Yuiko Tsuina, they both owed each other emotional debts. But so many years had passed, and both of them were beyond the age of thirty. Some things should be left in the past, for the sake of both Jounouchi Hiromi and Yuiko Tsuina.

"Eh? He's a doctor here? When can I meet him then? I'm really curious to see what kind of man could capture Hiromi's heart!" Despite the turmoil in her heart, Yuiko Tsuina couldn't help but feel a competitive urge. After all, she was Jounouchi Hiromi's former girlfriend, and she was very eager to compare herself with the man Hiromi had chosen to see where she fell short.

"You want to meet Mr. Chen Yu? Let's talk about that tomorrow. He has surgery today, and I have to assist him in the afternoon," Jounouchi Hiromi explained to Yuiko Tsuina. It was not that she didn't want to let Yuiko meet Mr. Chen Yu, but Higashiyama Keika's surgery was scheduled for today, and at this moment, Mr.

Chen Yu was preparing for it. She also had to get ready for the anesthesia later and didn't have time for Mr. Chen Yu to meet Yuiko Tsuina.