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"Liangying is busy right now, and she'll feel at ease if you're all healthy. I happen to know someone at a health checkup center, so it'll be easy to arrange. Consider it a health gift from Liangying to you since she won the championship?"

He explained his reasons flawlessly, demonstrating both his concern and Zhang Liangying's filial piety.

Mr. and Mrs. Zhang exchanged a glance. Although they still felt it was unnecessary, they couldn't resist Li Jun's sincerity and Zhang Liangying's support from the side.

"Then... should we investigate?" Zhang's mother hesitated as she looked at Zhang Jingying.

Uncle Zhang hesitated for a moment, then finally nodded:

"I'll listen to you."

He had originally come to see his niece, and since Li Jun was so determined, he went along with it.

And that was the end of it.

Li Jun acted quickly, and the next day he contacted a reputable medical examination center in Chengdu and arranged a comprehensive examination package.

He accompanied her throughout the entire process, running errands and helping her with registration, queuing, and guidance with patience and meticulousness.

Zhang's mother, who was initially reserved and afraid of troubling others, gradually relaxed under Li Jun's natural and considerate care.

The checks were conducted one by one.

Apart from slightly elevated blood lipids, Uncle Zhang's other indicators were basically normal, and he was in good health.

Zhang's mother's initial check-ups seemed to go smoothly, with no major problems in her blood pressure, electrocardiogram, or routine blood and urine tests.

It wasn't until the abdominal ultrasound was performed that the doctor's expression became somewhat focused and serious after lingering on a certain area of ​​the screen for a while.

"Do you experience any discomfort here? For example, bloating, dull pain, or fatigue?"

The doctor asked Zhang's mother.

Mrs. Zhang thought for a moment and said, "Sometimes I feel a little bloated and tired after eating. It's easy to get tired as you get older, does that count?"

The doctor didn't answer directly, but simply said:

"There's an image at this location, but the boundaries aren't very clear. I suggest you do some further checks to confirm."

Standing outside the examination room, Li Jun and Zhang Liangying saw the doctor's changing expression and their mother's slightly bewildered face through the glass, and their hearts skipped a beat at the same time.

An ominous premonition crept in, like a cold snake creeping up on me.

Over the next few days, with Li Jun's arrangement and insistence, Zhang's mother underwent a more precise enhanced CT scan, as well as several related blood tests for tumor markers.

The process of waiting for the results is agonizing for everyone.

The atmosphere at home, which was once filled with the joy of reunion, was unknowingly shrouded in gloom.

Uncle Zhang's silent smoking sessions became longer, but Aunt Zhang, forcing herself to stay awake, comforted her daughter and Li Jun instead:

"It's okay, it'll definitely be fine. Doctors just like to scare people."

Zhang Liangying visibly became anxious, couldn't sleep well at night, and her face turned pale.

The glory and joy of winning the championship faded instantly in the face of the potential health threat to her mother, becoming light and fleeting.

For the first time, she felt so clearly how vulnerable the armor of success and fame was in the face of the illness her loved ones might be facing.

She unconsciously gripped Li Jun's hand tightly.

Li Jun took on all the communication and coordination responsibilities.

He privately consulted with a doctor friend to understand the various possibilities, and also had to comfort Zhang Liangying and the two elderly people, so he appeared unusually calm.

Only he knew how tense he was. He took his parents for a medical check-up because he remembered that Zhang Liangying's parents had some health problems and hoped that they could be discovered in time.

He dared not think too deeply about it, and could only tell himself over and over again that modern medicine is advanced, and if it is discovered early, there is always a chance.

The afternoon the results came out was hot and humid.

Li Jun and Zhang Liangying went to the hospital together.

The attending physician was a kind-faced but stern-sounding middle-aged female director.

She looked at the films and reports in her hand, and then at the extremely nervous young couple in front of her.

"Ms. Zhang's family members?"

The doctor confirmed.

"Yes, I am her daughter." Zhang Liangying's voice trembled slightly.

The doctor nodded, speaking in a calm but clear tone: "Based on the current examination results, a space-occupying lesion has been found in the body and tail of the pancreas. The imaging features are not optimistic, and the possibility of a malignant tumor is relatively high."

However, it was discovered relatively early, and the lesion was localized, with no clear signs of surrounding invasion or distant metastasis.

This is a stroke of luck amidst misfortune.

The words "malignant tumor" exploded in Zhang Liangying's ears like a thunderclap.

Her vision went black for a moment, and she swayed. Li Jun immediately caught her.

"Doctor, what should we do?"

Li Jun forced himself to calm down and asked the crucial question.

"Surgical resection is currently the preferred option. If a radical resection can be successfully performed, the prognosis will be much better. Hospitalization is necessary as soon as possible for a comprehensive preoperative evaluation and to develop a surgical plan."

The doctor's words were clear and logical:

"Your family needs to be mentally prepared. This surgery is significant, and recovery will require time and patience. However, with active treatment, the chances of recovery are very high."

Stepping out of the consultation room, the long hospital corridor was filled with the smell of disinfectant. Sunlight streamed in from the window at the end, but there was no warmth to be felt.

Zhang Liangying leaned against the cold wall, finally unable to hold back any longer, and tears streamed down her face silently, yet more heartbreaking than any loud wailing.

She wasn't crying for herself, but for her mother, who had toiled her whole life and hadn't even had a few days of peace before she was about to suffer greatly.

They cried because they had just become capable of giving back, but were now facing the possibility of losing it.

Li Jun gently pulled her into his arms, letting her bury her face in his shoulder, his fingers stroking her trembling back.

"Don't be afraid, Yingzi."

His voice was deep and firm, piercing through her sobs:

"Early detection is the greatest chance. We'll find the best doctors and use the best treatment plan. Don't worry about the money, I'll take care of everything. Auntie will be alright."

His promise was not empty words.

He knew what this meant: huge medical expenses, finding top medical resources, the risks of surgery, and long post-operative care.

But for him, it was necessary.

Zhang Liangying cried in his arms for a long time, until her tears ran dry and only sobs remained.

She looked up, her eyes red and swollen.

She looked at him, her voice hoarse yet clear:

"I will save my mother, no matter the cost."

Don't worry.

Li Jun wiped away the tears on her face.

However, this was earlier than he remembered, meaning he had reached a point where the pathological condition was relatively mild. Li Jun breathed a sigh of relief, as this was better than he had imagined.

His main concern is whether domestic medical technology can reach this level.

Moreover, his career is just starting out, so he doesn't actually know many people.

These were all things that worried Li Jun. In order to put Zhang Liangying at ease, he had to mobilize all his connections and relationships to resolve this matter.