Attorney He soon sent word that the chances of winning the case were slim.

Uncle Qing looked worried and murmured, "How could this happen...? The young mistress wouldn't do such a thing."

"It's all over Rongcheng's high society!" Lin Huier said angrily. "Ning Lang is determined to take back the 'Sheng Mansion' and has even threatened to take her to court and have the police come and evict her if she doesn't move out within half a month."

Sheng Xuan remained silent, his face ashen.

Lin Huier's eyes flickered slightly, and she asked nervously in a low voice, "Ah Xuan, what are you going to do next? Do you still have any money?"

Sheng Xuan slowly shook his head, "The hospital fees are still owed."

"Then... then what should you do?" Lin Huier asked anxiously, "Can we pawn or sell the things in the old house? There are so many antiques inside, we can't let Ning Lang get them for free."

“The old house was a gift from Grandpa; it’s now her private property.” Sheng Xuan said in a deep voice, “If we take it and pawn it without her permission, that’s theft. Do you think she would agree to that?”

Lin Huier looked down at his neck and whispered, "What other valuable personal belongings do you have? You should have some, right?"

Sheng Xuan noticed her gaze and his brows furrowed slightly.

How did she know?!

Could it be that the woman from that night really was her?

The thought had barely crossed his mind when he instantly recalled the scene of her pressing him about when he would wear a black rope around his neck that day—and he was immediately jolted!

It wasn't her!

It's definitely not her!!

From the day he and Ning Lang got their marriage certificate, he wore the ring around his neck. If Lin Huier had really slept with him, how could she not know!

It wasn't her after all!

Then... could it be Ning Lang? Could it be?

Seeing his big eyes staring straight at her, Lin Huier felt a little guilty and timidly lowered her head.

“Ah-Xuan, I was just concerned about you... I didn’t mean anything else.”

Sheng Xuan snapped back to reality and said calmly, "I know. Don't worry, I have a few credit cards with me. I'll use them to tide me over for a while."

Upon hearing this, Uncle Qing's cloudy old eyes reddened.

"Young master, I still have some savings on me—"

"No need." Sheng Xuan forced a smile and reassured him, "Don't worry, I'll find another way. Keep your savings for your retirement."

Uncle Qing quietly wiped away his tears, his hands and legs trembling as he shuffled out.

Seeing the scene before her, Lin Huier felt a chill run from the soles of her feet to the top of her head.

Good heavens! Sheng Xuan has even lost the "Sheng Mansion"!

Not long ago, on the day she finally became his official girlfriend, she boasted to her group of girlfriends that she could live in various luxury mansions and high-end apartments, and occasionally go to "Sheng Mansion" if she wanted to switch to a classic style.

That priceless, exquisite antique mansion—was actually acquired by Ning Lang!

No, if things continue like this, Shengxuan will most likely only get worse and worse.

What will she get out of that? The status of being an ex-girlfriend?

Even if his ex-wife was down on her luck, she still had a mansion. Surely she couldn't be left without even an eight-figure sum!

Her face paled slightly, and she took a deep breath.

"Um... Ah Xuan, you and Ning Lang have already reached the point of no return, you'd better hurry up and get 'Purple Cloud Sea' back!"

Sheng Xuan seemed not to hear, remaining motionless on the hospital bed as if she had suffered some tremendous shock.

Lin Huier panicked and grabbed his hospital gown.

“Although the wedding ring Ning Lang gave you is more valuable, it belongs to the Ning family. If it is sold, the Ning family will definitely not let it go. Therefore, the most urgent thing is to use the ring to exchange for ‘Purple Cloud Sea’. Only by pawning your belongings along with ‘Purple Cloud Sea’ will your life be secure.”

“Oh…” Sheng Xuan glanced at her thoughtfully and asked, “How do you know the ring the Ning family gave me is more valuable? That ring is so old and worn out! If Grandpa hadn’t told me to keep it safe before he died, I probably would have thrown it away long ago.”

Lin Huier avoided eye contact and awkwardly explained, "I...I heard the Ning family bragging about it in private."

"I see." Sheng Xuan nodded, then hesitated and whispered, "You're right. I'll go find Ning Lang to exchange it with him tomorrow after I'm discharged from the hospital." Who in the Ning family would boast? If there were, they would have been beaten badly by Old Master Ning's cane long ago.

Upon hearing this, Lin Huier finally revealed a happy and gentle smile.

Sheng Xuan let out a soft sigh and sighed to himself.

Holy crap! Wearing a mask while acting is so damn tiring!