I married a petty hooligan in place of my sister, living a life of poverty. Who knew that my husband would suddenly transform into a mysteriously powerful and influential tycoon?
Jiang Can co...
These are all photos of Yoon Moon-hee.
Mental health rehabilitation centers are somewhat unique, as most of the patients there have weakened immune systems. To prevent family members from bringing in bacteria or flu viruses from outside, the center recently revised its regulations.
Family members can only visit once a month; the rest of the time, the patient must stay in the sanatorium and be carefully cared for by professionals.
Jiang Can can no longer see her mother as often as before.
So Shen Xiao used his position to take photos of her from time to time so that she would know that her mother was doing well inside.
“Aunt Yin is recovering well,” Shen Xiao said with a light laugh. “The nurses who are taking care of her said that she is behaving just like a normal person lately, whether it’s talking or doing outdoor activities. I’ve also seen her medical records and asked her attending physician, and they said that her medication dosage has been halved recently.”
"Really?" This was fantastic news for Jiang Can.
"Yes." Shen Xiao nodded. "However, I'm just a doctor on temporary assignment here for training, so I don't have much authority... I can't take you to see her often. Otherwise, you would definitely be pleasantly surprised!"
"Don't say that." Jiang Can smiled gratefully. "These photos are already very helpful! Dr. Shen, I really should thank you."
"You're too kind." Shen Xiao pursed his lips. "I should be thanking you!"
"Thank me?"
Shen Xiao was a little embarrassed, but he still scratched his head and told her with a smile, "I've been dating Yuqing a lot lately... Heh, I know, you must have said a lot of good things about me, right? Thank you, Jiang Can!"
Jiang Can was genuinely happy for him and also wished Lin Yuqing well.
I just don't know if Lin Yuqing has ever told him about that matter.
She was silent for a moment, then looked up at him and smiled gently, "This is all thanks to you. Sister Yuqing was moved by your sincerity."
“But if you hadn’t arranged that trip, things wouldn’t have progressed so quickly between us.”
"Alright, let's not keep thanking each other, it makes us seem distant!" Jiang Can laughed, then suddenly remembered something and turned around to open the drawer.
"By the way, there's a boxing match at Gu Mang's boxing club this weekend. Here are the tickets, why don't you come with Sister Yuqing?"
Shen Xiao's eyes lit up, "Gu Mang's match?"
“It wasn’t him, it was some of his students,” Jiang Can said with a smile.
"Oh, then I definitely have to go watch! I want to see how a strict teacher produces outstanding students!"
"Yes, I'll definitely come!"
Jiang Can escorted Shen Xiao to the company entrance, carefully put the photos away after returning to her office, and then immediately began working.
In the six months since she married Gu Mang, their relationship has grown stronger day by day. They both have stable jobs and work together to manage their little family.
With her mother's condition improving, Yin Cheng has escaped the shadow of school bullying and is preparing for her dream university entrance exam.
Moreover, every time she encountered danger, she always managed to escape unscathed, or even turn misfortune into good fortune.
Thinking back to six months ago, her world was still bleak, as if she had stepped into an abyss and could not see the light.
Perhaps even Heaven couldn't bear to see her suffer too much, so it sent Gu Mang to save her.
Jiang Can smiled, her two shallow dimples filled with sweetness.
...
She arrived at the competition venue early on the weekend, and soon the place was packed. Just like last time, Gu Mang arranged for her to sit in the very center.
Not long after, Lin Yuqing and Shen Xiao came in one after the other.
"Jiang Can, this place is really great!" Shen Xiao exclaimed in admiration. Looking at the cheering crowd and the athletes full of hormones, he felt like he had entered a new continent, and his eyes couldn't take it all in.
The burly men on the stage were all Gu Mang's students.
Their attacks were swift, accurate, and ruthless, leaving their opponents utterly helpless and forced to retreat repeatedly. The competition bell rang repeatedly, and the victories were almost always on Gu Mang's students' side.
Gu Mang, as the head coach, sat backstage, calm and composed, a hint of approval flashing across his stern face.
"Wow, that's amazing! Great!" Shen Xiao was extremely excited, jumping up and down and cheering wildly throughout the match, just like the spectators. "Keep it up, hook... Yes!"
The cheers from the crowd were deafening, and Gu Mang's team won another victory.
"Jiang Can, if Gu Mang's students win all these matches, won't he get a lot of prize money too?"
Jiang Can was taken aback by his question and laughed for a long time before being unable to answer.
"What are you doing?" Lin Yuqing asked, both amused and exasperated. "Don't tell me you're thinking of changing careers and becoming a coach instead of a doctor?"
"This line of work is really good!" Shen Xiao looked around. "Look at these spectators, they all bought tickets to come in. The boxers get appearance fees regardless of whether they win or lose! Of course, the coaches get even more!"
"Shen Xiao, are you obsessed with money?" Lin Yuqing's eyes widened.
"Sigh," Shen Xiao sighed deliberately, "If I don't become obsessed with money, how will I save up enough to get married?"
"What did you say?"
Shen Xiao suppressed a laugh and shook his head vigorously.
Lin Yuqing laughed and raised her hand to punch him, but then she turned around and froze!
Jiang Can was taken aback, noticing that something was wrong with her expression. "Sister Yuqing, what's wrong?"
Lin Yuqing remained silent, her eyes fixed on a certain spot, and gradually she began to tremble, her face turning pale.
Jiang Can followed her gaze and looked over.
Not far from the stands, a dark figure was walking through the crowd toward the emergency exit.
Jiang Can vaguely felt that the man was tall and strong, and even just looking at his back gave off a cold and imposing aura.
Her heart skipped a beat, and looking at Lin Yuqing's expression, she seemed to understand something...
At this moment, Lin Yuqing suddenly stood up!
"Where are you going?" Jiang Can asked, chasing after him.
Lin Yuqing didn't answer, and hurriedly ran towards the figure. They went through the emergency exit, crossed a dimly lit corridor, and arrived at the backstage area of the competition venue.
Jiang Can was panting and about to ask what was going on when Lin Yuqing suddenly stopped.
Outside the backstage dressing room, the man was standing face to face with Gu Mang.
The harsh white light of the incandescent bulb made the two people's faces appear sharply defined.
Both men exuded powerful auras, their eyes equally deep and cold, but the stranger opposite them had a more sinister expression.
"Husband..." Jiang Can's heart pounded.
The man seemed to have ill intentions, and she was worried that Gu Mang would suffer a loss.
But why did Gu Mang become acquainted with him?
Jiang Can looked at him, then at Lin Yuqing, her mind a complete mess.
"Husband?" The man's voice trailed off with a mocking laugh as he looked at Gu Mang. "You're married? Looks like you're doing well!"
Gu Mang stared intently at him, without saying a word.
The man had a roguish air about him, a scar between his eyebrows, and he wore black gloves even in the sweltering heat. The moment he looked at Jiang Can, he also noticed Lin Yuqing beside her.
At that moment, his expression changed, and the coldness in his eyes, like cracks in ice, suddenly burst open in large sections.
Lin Yuqing stared at him as if she had seen a ghost, her whole body trembling like a leaf.
“Sister Yuqing…” Jiang Can stepped forward and took her hand.
The man was only momentarily stunned before his expression returned to its usual indifference. A slight smirk played on his lips as he glanced disdainfully at Gu Mang, carelessly flicking cigarette ash at him.