Lin Zhaojiang's face was frighteningly gloomy.

Seeing his expression, Director Ouyang cautiously said to him, "President Lin, please don't be angry... It's my fault for not disciplining her properly, which is why someone like this entered my office! Don't worry, she won't appear in the hospital again!"

"No!" Upon hearing this, the nurse burst into tears, almost begging on her knees. "Teacher, please don't fire me. If I don't have this job, I really won't be able to go home... Teacher, I have no choice. My mom said my younger brother needs a new computer for college, and they keep asking me for money, but my internship salary is so low. Even if I don't eat or drink, I can't buy him a computer all at once!"

Director Ouyang frowned and looked at Lin Zhaojiang.

The nurse crawled on her knees to Lin Zhaojiang's feet. "Mr. Lin, please give me another chance! I was blinded by greed... I promise I'll never do it again, I'll never do anything to harm Miss Song again! Mr. Lin, please have pity on me, I really know I was wrong..."

A hint of unfathomable gloom appeared on Lin Zhaojiang's cold face.

He looked down at the nurse, and in that instant, he suddenly thought of Song Wan's family.

The same preference for sons over daughters, the same treatment of daughters as ATMs, the same driving daughters to despair...

However, this nurse was much luckier than Song Wan.

She was at least free, while the biggest ordeal in Song Wan's life was meeting him...

Lin Zhaojiang took a deep breath, slowly exhaled, his eyes flickered slightly, and he coldly uttered a few words: "You can stay here."

The nurse stood there, stunned, as if she had been granted a pardon.

“But,” Lin Zhaojiang said, emphasizing each word, “if you reveal even a single word of what happened today, you know the consequences yourself!”

"No, no!" The nurse shook her head repeatedly. "Don't worry, Mr. Lin, nothing happened today, and I will never have any contact with Young Master Bai again!"

Is Bai Ruogu still hospitalized?

"What?"

The nurse didn't react for a moment, so Director Ouyang nudged her and gave her a wink.

As long as Lin Zhaojiang forgives her past mistakes, she will have to work for him from now on. Only by working for Lin Zhaojiang can she stay in the hospital with peace of mind.

"No...nothing more," the nurse replied truthfully. "Young Master Bai's wounds from the fight have already healed. The doctor advised him to stay in the hospital a little longer, but he insisted on going home, and the doctor didn't dare to stop him. However, he comes to the hospital every two days because he needs his dressings changed."

"So, he'll still come looking for you."

"President Lin, please rest assured, I will not make any more deals with him!"

"That's not what I meant..." Lin Zhaojiang said with a slight smile, as if it were nothing more than a casual remark, "When he contacts you again, tell me the time and place!"

He wants to meet Bai Ruogu in person!

He wanted to show him that anyone who tried to cause trouble behind Lin Zhaojiang's back would only face certain death!

*

Bai Zhijin called Song Wan and asked her out for dinner at the same private restaurant they had visited before.

It was still that beautiful and quiet courtyard house. The proprietress and the guests chatted and laughed. Her skills hadn't changed either; the dishes made from ordinary ingredients still had amazing flavors.

The woman sitting opposite me, Bai Zhijin, looked quite reserved.

Song Wan's feelings were also somewhat complicated, but she still smiled and asked, "Did you call me here today for something?"

Bai Zhijin spoke haltingly on the phone, which was completely different from her usual cheerful demeanor.

"Actually... it's nothing." Bai Zhijin forced a smile. "It's just because of my brother's matter that my parents have always felt guilty towards you, and so have I... Song Wan, do you still hate us?"

Song Wan felt a warmth in her heart and gently took her hand.

“You don’t need to do this. How could I hate you? Your brother and I weren’t right for each other, and it’s probably fate that we didn’t end up together.”

“Now that Sophia has been punished, my brother…” Bai Zhijin sighed, “My brother isn’t doing well either, it’s like God is punishing him.”

"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have said that." Bai Zhijin smiled slightly, "I came to give you this today!"

As she spoke, she took out a newly published set of comics.

Song Wan took it and gently flipped through it. The illustrations were as delicate and exquisite as ever, and although the story had its twists and turns, it was also heartwarming and touching.

It's obvious at a glance that this is her and Huo Junyang's masterpiece.

“Recently, a lot of things have happened in my family. My parents have stopped taking care of the company, and my brother is like that... So this heavy burden has fallen on my shoulders!”

Bai Zhijin smiled brightly, "After finishing this comic, I probably won't be drawing for a while. So this work has special meaning to me, which is why I'm giving it to you."

"Thank you," Song Wan said sincerely. "You have a real talent for this. Once things at the company are settled, you can pick it up again."

“Let’s take it one step at a time.” Bai Zhijin shrugged. “My brother and I used to be blindly confident in our lives. He thought he would be successful forever, and I thought I would be a painter forever… Who knew that we would be completely off track now? I’ve come to realize that I have no control over my destiny. Everything is arranged by fate.”

Song Wan's heart tightened. She looked at the girl in front of her and remembered the first time they met. Her smile was pure and radiant, and her world was as pure as distilled water.

But Bai Zhijin has matured a lot now. After her family suffered a tragedy, her eyes have gained a sense of vicissitude and determination, as well as a sense of awe for fate.

People always have to grow up, but it is indeed a bit cruel for a flower in a greenhouse to grow up in this way.

After a moment, Song Wan asked softly, "Where's your brother? Is he feeling any better?"

Bai Zhijin looked embarrassed and hesitated for a long time before finally looking up at her and saying, "This... I'm a little embarrassed to say, but it's one of the reasons I came to see you today."

"What do you mean?"

“When I visited my brother last time, he was talking nonsense.”

Song Wan was taken aback. "What did he say? Does it have anything to do with me?"

“Hmm!” Bai Zhijin nodded and whispered, “He said you and Lin Zhaojiang had that kind of relationship, and then he started throwing things. It took two doctors to come and restrain him. I even suspect he might have delusions…”

“Song Wan, did you and Mr. Lin know each other before? What exactly is going on? If it’s really as my brother said, then… then can you explain it? You don’t need to meet with him to explain, just tell me. At least I can say a few words to him so that he won’t get so agitated.”

Song Wan was a little confused. She had only spent a few months with Lin Zhaojiang, so how could Bai Ruogu have such suspicions?