Chapter 100

Qiao Yu opened her eyes, and the pungent smell of disinfectant made her somewhat disoriented.

A burning gaze fell upon her. Qiao Yu slowly turned her head and saw the nurse in white clothes and a white hat staring at her in surprise. "You're awake?"

Qiao Yu blinked. "Did I sleep for a long time?"

“It’s more than just sleeping for a long time.” The nurse calmed down a bit and said while taking out her phone, “You’ve been in a coma for three whole years. Even though all your physical characteristics are normal, you’ve never woken up. Our hospital has arranged many expert consultations for you because of this, and even the former director and the former director have come to see you personally several times.”

"You don't know, you're our hospital's darling now." The nurse had a knowing look on her face. "After all, we can't let you ruin our hospital's centuries-old reputation, right?"

Qiao Yu gradually became confused, "...Three years?"

She fell into deep thought. The nurse put down her phone. "I've already notified your family. You should rest now. They should be getting ready to come over by now."

The nurse left the ward with the items. Qiao Yu sat up and put a pillow behind her back. Her mind was still foggy, and she couldn't tell which world she was in. She tentatively called out to the system, not expecting much, but to her surprise, the system's familiar voice rang in her mind, "Host, I'm here."

Qiao Yu was overjoyed. "You're really here?"

The system nodded, "More real than pearls."

"Is this... a world where I transmigrated into a book?" Qiao Yu asked uncertainly, her voice tinged with nervousness.

After receiving a positive reply from the system, Qiao Yu was puzzled again. "But I clearly went back." Frowning slightly, Qiao Yu blinked. "How did I come back? And why didn't you come back with me when I went back first?"

She had so many questions that the system selectively answered a few. "At the time, I was preparing to go back to report, so I sent you back to your original world first. But just as I was about to leave, I found that the system's progress bar had become 99.9%, and I tried for a long time but couldn't get it to 100%. I thought it was because of the female lead, so I secretly helped her a lot."

"It wasn't until a few days ago when my processor was updated that I discovered that Bai Yiyu, Ye Yunjian, Lu Shangyi, and others, including the two female leads, all have an affection level for you that exceeds 100 points and is off the charts." The system paused for a moment, "So I guess their affection for you is strong enough to affect the entire world."

"Therefore, in order to maintain stability, the laws of the world have no choice but to bring you back."

"Therefore, it was their longing for you, host, that brought you back."

Although the system's explanation was absurd, it was logical and well-founded. Qiao Yu opened her mouth, but couldn't utter a word in rebuttal. A warm feeling welled up in her heart, and the corners of Qiao Yu's mouth couldn't help but turn up. "If that's really the case, then even if I only live for fifty years, I'll die without regrets."

The system immediately raised an eyebrow. "Really?"

"..." I really want to punch this useless system to death.

Through the system, Qiao Yu quickly learned everything that had happened after the accident. At the time, the doctors had been trying to save Lu Shangyi for more than seventy hours. The hospital's best doctors took turns working, and finally, they managed to pull him back from the brink of death once again.

If Lu Shangyi hadn't been an alpha with excellent physical condition and extremely strong willpower, she probably would have passed away halfway through the surgery. At that time, Lu Shangyi's heart stopped beating several times, but she pulled through with the help of the doctors. Even the most senior doctor said that Lu Shangyi was the first patient he admired so much.

After the surgery, Lu Shangyi successfully weathered the danger period with extraordinary willpower. A month later, Lu Shangyi successfully woke up from her coma. On the day she regained consciousness, Song Wanzi, Ye Yunjian, and Bai Yiyu all came to visit her at the hospital.

The successive misfortunes of Lu Yi, Lu Shenghui, and Lu Shangyi dealt a severe blow to the Lu family. Various sectors were eyeing the Lu family's businesses, and Madam Lu, a frail and helpless omega, was clearly incapable of shouldering such a heavy responsibility. Therefore, after a brief discussion, the group helped Jiang Mei up and used their individual skills to stabilize the situation within just half a week.

With the Song, Ye, Bai, and Qiao families backing them up, all the major powers could only remain silent, not daring to provoke the weak Lu family, which was struggling to survive with only Jiang Mei, a newly-adult alpha.

During this time, some people secretly speculated that these individuals wanted to quietly divide up the Lu family and take the opportunity to eliminate this powerful rival. Rumors were rampant in the streets and alleys, with the most rampant rumors circulating online, which eventually even affected their careers.

But time will tell.

With the help of several people, Jiang Mei managed the company in an orderly manner. After Lu Shangyi woke up and rested for two days, Jiang Mei quickly handed over all the power in her hands. Bai Yiyu, Ye Yunjian, Song Wanzi and others also quickly took back their power, leaving nothing belonging to the Lu family behind.

It wasn't until this day that everyone realized the strong bond between them seemed to have far exceeded worldly expectations.

With the powerful families at the top of the pyramid uniting, it's likely that no one will be able to break this stable situation for the next few centuries. This powerful alliance terrifies other forces, who fear that one day they will become the target, leading to their destruction and ruin.

But as if they had discussed it beforehand, the group quickly withdrew, concealing their aura and disappearing as if trying to vanish from sight. New elites were constantly emerging in the capital, and newcomers to the city, without careful inquiry, would no longer hear much about the major families.

To this day, they seem to have never existed, with no sense of presence whatsoever.

After Lu Shangyi's health improved somewhat, Jiang Mei resolutely followed her birth mother abroad. When Lu Shenghui learned that his first love had returned to China, he went crazy and tried to rush over to see her, but Madam Lu did not stop him.

But what awaited him was not a rekindling of old feelings.

Lu Shenghui, a tall man standing at 1.9 meters, wept bitterly in front of the gentle and dignified omega, choking back tears several times. Unfortunately, his first love's gaze remained calm. "I don't expect you to be good to her, nor do I expect you to try to make it up to her. My only wish is for her to grow up healthy and happy." The woman's expression was excessively cold. "But you are not good to her, and you have never thought of making it up to her. You just used her as a pawn."

"It even hurt the person she cared about most."

"Lu Shenghui, you will never learn to love," the Omega coldly declared. "You are not worthy of loving either."

Lu Shenghui stood frozen in place. As the woman was about to turn and leave, he grabbed her tightly. "My love for you is real, I swear! From beginning to end, I've only ever loved you! After you left without saying goodbye back then, I never touched another woman. I remained chaste for you, and I dealt with all the women who came after me."

"You will always be the only one in my heart. I don't want anyone else but you."

The woman paused for a moment, then turned back, her eyes cold and distant. "Thank you for your kindness, Mr. Lu, but it's not necessary." With that, she withdrew her hand without hesitation and left.

Lu Shenghui tried desperately to catch up but was held back by the bodyguards. After a while, Ye Yunjian strolled in slowly. "You really want to catch her?" Lu Shenghui stared at her intently. Ye Yunjian couldn't help but chuckle softly. "But what can we do? Her flight is in two hours."

Ye Yunjian leaned forward slightly, "After leaving this time, she probably will never return to the country."

"You finally get to see her, but she's in a wheelchair." Ye Yunjian gently leaned closer and said, "Do you think she still remembers you, the handsome, dashing, and debonair man you were back then?"

"Oh dear." Ye Yunjian suddenly straightened up and tilted his head as if in distress. "What should we do? For the rest of her life, all she will remember is your helpless appearance sitting in a wheelchair, unable to do anything."

Lu Shenghui started attacking her like a madman, but Ye Yunjian easily dodged him. "However, you are deeply in love with her, and I am the kindest person." Ye Yunjian smiled slightly. "So starting today, for every month of the year, I will send her your photo on time."

Ye Yunjian said with a smile, "Perfect, Jiang Mei can also see her good father."

"Do you think she'll talk to her mother about how good you were to her those past days?"

Lu Shenghui stared at her with bloodshot eyes. Ye Yunjian gracefully raised her hand to check the time, then said apologetically, "I have to go to the police station now." She sighed regretfully, "The police said they found some new evidence, but I don't know if it's enough."

Ye Yunjian smiled at him, "Maybe your first love will see big news about you back home as soon as she lands."

Watching Lu Shenghui successfully descend into hysteria, Ye Yunjian left with a satisfied expression. The moment she turned away, all the smiles on the woman's face vanished. No matter how much pain the man was in, it couldn't undo the heinous things he had done.

Qiao Yu sighed deeply after hearing this. Just as she finished speaking, the door to the ward was suddenly opened, and Lu Shangyi's tall figure stood in the doorway, his fingertips trembling slightly.

Qiao Yu suddenly became flustered, unsure of how to face the other person.

Until the woman strode towards her and hugged her tightly without warning. It was as if the other woman was afraid she would run away, as if she wanted to merge herself into her body. Qiao Yu lifted her eyelids, a little out of breath, "Sister, if you don't let go of me, I'm going to have to go to the emergency room."

Lu Shangyi released her as expected, his deep eyes fixed on her without blinking.

Qiao Yu blushed slightly under her gaze, and after a moment, even the tips of her ears felt hot. Uncomfortably avoiding her gaze, Qiao Yu whispered, "I'm sorry to have worried you."

“I miss you so much,” Lu Shangyi suddenly said.

Qiao Yu turned around in surprise. The other person looked serious, and the deep affection in their eyes overwhelmed her like a tidal wave. Her heart skipped a beat, and her slightly trembling eyelashes revealed her helplessness.

Every day, every minute, every second.

Who could resist such a cool and aloof person suddenly uttering flirtatious words? Her heart pounded, and the rush of blood made Qiao Yu dizzy. Under the woman's intense gaze, Qiao Yu's mind went blank, and she stammered, "I...me too."

Sometimes it's while eating, sometimes while relaxing, sometimes while sleeping, or sometimes while busy, I always think of the other person without any warning.

She doesn't deliberately bother me, yet she's everywhere, gradually increasing her presence like a frog being slowly boiled in water.

It was at this time that Qiao Yu realized time and time again that she seemed to be unable to live without or forget this person.

The unwavering look in her eyes when she rushed over without hesitation, risking her life, always made Qiao Yu's heart burn with excitement whenever she thought of it. All her emotions and passions would be stirred up in an instant: she knew that this person was the right one for her.

Unbeknownst to her, Qiao Yu was getting closer and closer to Lu Shangyi.

The pleasant scent of pheromones captivated her, while the high-quality shirt and suit she wore subtly stirred her extremely sensitive and restless nerves.

Qiao Yu couldn't help but raise her fair face and slowly close her eyes.

Their breaths, warm and close, drew ever closer. Her captivating red lips were almost touching; she could even smell the faint, chocolate-like scent of lipstick on Lu Shangyi's lips.

But just then, the door was suddenly pushed open from the outside without warning, followed by a playful "yo".

Qiao Yu was stunned for a moment, then immediately retreated like a startled horse, looking at Ye Yunjian at the door with a panicked and fearful expression, her face flushed red. Her heart was pounding, as if it were about to burst out of her chest; Qiao Yu was truly ashamed to face her elders and fellow villagers.

In contrast, Lu Shangyi appeared perfectly normal, calm and composed, with a normal expression.

Qiao Yu was a little annoyed, but then she saw Lu Shangyi look up and gently rub her head, and then she blamed Ye Yunjian, saying, "You scared her."

Ye Yunjian: "?" Then I'll leave?

With his arms crossed and expressionless, Ye Yunjian sneered, "So it's my fault then?"

To everyone's surprise, Lu Shangyi shamelessly nodded and said, "Mm."

Ye Yunjian: "..." All those days before were ultimately wasted!

Upon seeing this, Qiao Yu quickly covered her face and said, "Aunt Ye, please sit down."

She was being evasive, and Ye Yunjian snorted again, but finally didn't say anything more. Instead, he asked about her health, "How are you feeling now? Is there anything else that's uncomfortable or painful?" After saying that, she pressed the call button by the bed, "I'll call the doctor to come and take a look at you again..."

Before he could finish speaking, the former hospital director, along with a group of highly skilled vice directors, department heads, and experts, knocked on the door and entered.

Ye Yunjian couldn't help but look at Lu Shangyi, who smiled and said, "Sorry, I was a step too early."

Ye Yunjian felt he should have just stood by while this guy was unconscious, letting the Lu family be completely divided up. Was this woman's existence purely for infuriating purposes?

Qiao Yu's examination was very thorough, covering everything from the smallest to the largest parts. Song Wanzi and Bai Yiyu arrived at the hospital not long after. Qiao Yu's eyes welled up with tears as she looked at the group of people who still looked beautiful and hadn't lost their charm. Song Wanzi thought the little girl was feeling unwell and was about to say a few words of comfort when she heard her say, "Auntie, sister, you are all so good to me."

Qiao Yu sniffed, "I really want to live with you guys."

Mrs. Qiao, who had been delayed by something and was only just arriving, immediately slapped her on the head, then turned back with a slightly apologetic expression, "I'm sorry, I'll take her to get her brain checked again."

Qiao Yu: "..." Mom, your carelessness has ruined so much of my gentleness.

After the check-up showed no problems, Qiao Yu was discharged from the hospital. In the first few days after her discharge, Qiao Yu was taken very well, and it was no exaggeration to say that she was living a life of bliss. Everyone treated her kindly, especially Ye Yunjian, who spoke to her in a particularly soft and gentle voice, a stark contrast to his former self.

The group all had houses next door, and no matter how late they worked, they would stay there. Qiao Yu stared at the still bright lights and couldn't help but ask Aunt Zhang to make some nourishing soup and send it over.

Aunt Zhang smiled and agreed without asking why.

But Qiao Yu always felt that Aunt Zhang's eyes had a sense that she had seen through everything.

Because of her coma, Qiao Yu missed the enrollment deadline, but the school made an exception, so she will be able to register as a freshman in September. Over the past six months, Qiao Yu's life has gradually returned to normal, and everything has become the same as before—including the attitude of Ye Yunjian and others towards her.

When they were first discharged from the hospital, they were so gentle and considerate, but as time went on, their true natures were gradually revealed.

Today one person forbids her from going out and fooling around, tomorrow another person forcefully compels her to go to the company to learn, and the day after tomorrow yet another person keeps her by their side frantically studying various cases. Qiao Yu's 24 hours a day are all clearly arranged.

Her gaze drifted almost imperceptibly over the bodyguards from the four different factions who were following her from a distance, and Qiao Yu gently curved her lips into a smile, her eyes crinkling.

Her greatest fortune was meeting several women who loved, pampered, and tolerated her during the best years of her life.

That evening, Qiao Yu specially gathered Bai Yiyu, Ye Yunjian, Song Wanzi, and Lu Shangyi together, and then said with a look of great courage, "Auntie, sister, I am already twenty-two years old, and I want to be in a relationship."

Ye Yunjian narrowed his eyes instantly, "If that person isn't Lu Shangyi, I'll kill you."

Qiao Yu was horrified: "???"

Bai Yiyu suppressed a laugh, and Song Wanzi crossed her arms, saying, "If it weren't for Lu Shangyi, we would all be fighting tooth and nail."

Qiao Yu shuddered at the thought of the scene and hurriedly ran to Lu Shangyi's side, whispering, "It's her."

"It's Sister Lu."

She licked her lips, mustered her courage, and looked directly into Lu Shangyi's eyes. "Actually, I've liked you ever since I first met you, sister. But back then, you were an omega, and so was I. Although I don't really mind that, I still had to think things through, for your sake and for my own..."

Before she could finish speaking, Ye Yunjian impatiently pushed her into Lu Shangyi's arms, saying, "You talk too much."

Qiao Yu turned around with a wronged expression, but Ye Yunjian remained expressionless. "What? You're not happy?"

"Then come here..."

Lu Shangyi immediately shielded Qiao Yu, her declaration of dominance quite obvious. Ye Yunjian twitched his eye, too lazy to snatch food from a dog's mouth.

"But," Qiao Yu frowned, "what about Aunt Ye, Aunt Bai, and Sister Song?"

“Us?” Song Wanzi blinked. “Do you think we’re not busy enough with work every day?” She’s so busy every day that she doesn’t have time to think about personal matters.

Ye Yunjian expressed the same doubt, but Bai Yiyu had a unique way of thinking: "Reluctant to part with it?"

"Then maybe we shouldn't talk to her at all."

Qiao Yu almost nodded after hearing the first half of the sentence, but thankfully she noticed the sudden change in Lu Shangyi's aura and quickly stopped herself. She cautiously turned around, and Lu Shangyi was smiling at her, his beautiful eyes saying: I'll deal with you when we get home.

Qiao Yu turned her head in a daze, realizing that she was the unlucky one, and that she was still the one who was henpecked.

Lu Shangyi turned her gaze away from Qiao Yu. "We're getting engaged next month."

Everyone except Lu Shangyi, including Qiao Yu, immediately looked up and asked, "What?!"

Ye Yunjian immediately realized, "Well, this old fox has been planning this for a long time."

From the moment he met Qiao Yu, this old fox had probably already meticulously laid a trap to lure the child into it.

Seeing that Qiao Yu's expression didn't show any resistance, Ye Yunjian sighed softly to himself. As long as the child was happy, that was all that mattered. It wasn't a bad idea to silently protect her; after all, he wasn't the only one who longed for something he couldn't have.

Later, Jiang Mei heard that Bai Yiyu, Ye Yunjian, and Song Wanzi had secretly gotten completely drunk that night.

Later, Jiang Mei heard that Qiao Yu and Lu Shangyi's engagement date had been set.

Later, Jiang Mei heard yet another time that Qiao Yu was extremely popular at university, and Lu Shangyi's rivals could circle the capital three times over. But none of them were any match for her.

She couldn't help but smile. Jiang Mei put down the scalpel in her hand; her happiness was enough.

After all, he couldn't possibly compete with his own aunt for a woman.

Everyone agrees that Lu Shangyi can protect Qiao Yu, and she thinks so too. Lu Shangyi may not be the most suitable person, but she is definitely the best one. No one would risk their life to protect Qiao Yu more than Lu Shangyi.

Most importantly, nothing is more precious than mutual affection.