A strange look flashed across Bai Hao's face. He said firmly, "Sister, I will not accept that person's help. The doctors here also say there is a fifty percent chance of a cure. Why should we need their favor?"

After he finished speaking, he kicked Assistant Zhang and Dr. Zhan out of the ward, ignoring Bai Jing's objections.

Left with no other choice, Bai Jing could only awkwardly see the two off.

Assistant Zhang looked at her, hesitant to speak, "Ms. Bai, we are the most confident in treating your father's illness. You should trust Dr. Zhan's medical skills, so why are you refusing?"

These words instantly swayed Bai Jing's already wavering heart towards them. "To be honest, it's because Ahao can't get past your boss that I want my father to receive effective treatment."

Assistant Zhang nodded. "Then you can think of a way. As long as Bai Hao doesn't find out, the surgery can be done."

His words gave Bai Jing some further hints, and when Assistant Zhang saw that her hesitant gaze had become firm, he nodded and was about to leave.

Bai Jing called out to him.

"Mr. Zhang, did you also pay for Ah Hao's medical expenses?"

Assistant Zhang shook his head, a dark glint in his eyes, and said, "Miss Bai, we haven't given him any money yet, and we don't know where his money came from."

“............” Bai Jing watched their departing figures, her expression turning serious.

Bai Jing and Bai Hao take turns looking after her. Today it's Bai Hao's turn, so he and Bai Jing go home together to pick up some daily necessities.

Throughout the journey, Bai Jing kept her head down, lost in thought.

Bai Hao also remained silent.

Once home, Bai Jing finally couldn't help but speak up, "Ah Hao, when I saw Assistant Zhang off today, I promised Mr. Zhan that he would treat Dad."

Bai Hao's expression remained largely unchanged upon hearing this; he simply nodded calmly, "Your agreement alone doesn't count."

"Ah Hao," Bai Jing felt extremely distressed seeing him like this, "Can you please not be so willful? Dad's illness is a matter of life and death. On such an important matter, can't you compromise even a little?"

"Sister..." Bai Hao hesitated, then stammered, "It's not what you think. I..."

Looking into her pure eyes, he couldn't bring himself to say what was on his mind, only hesitatingly saying, "Let me think about it..."

Seeing that his attitude had softened, Bai Jing stopped pressuring him. Before entering the room, she still asked, "Ah Hao, where did you get the money for Dad's medical expenses?"

Bai Hao seemed reluctant to discuss this, and replied evasively, "I saved up some money from some part-time jobs I did before..."

"Nonsense, there's no way you can make that much money doing part-time jobs."

Bai Jing looked at him with a face full of doubt, but after glancing at his expression, she swallowed her words. She knew his temperament; if he didn't want to talk about something, no amount of questioning would work.

Bai Jing went into the room, while Bai Hao tidied up in the living room.

Bai Jing felt increasingly uneasy as she thought about it in her room. No matter how she thought about it, she couldn't believe her younger brother could have obtained such a huge sum of money. At the same time, her unease drove her to go outside, intending to ask him for clarification.

But as soon as she stepped out of the room, the sight that greeted her left her speechless!

In the living room, Bai Hao was skillfully packing clothes. His previously swollen hand was unusually nimble, as if he hadn't been injured at all.

Her eyes widened, and she couldn't utter a single word.

Bai Hao finished packing his things, and when he looked up, he saw Bai Jing's surprised expression.

He realized what was happening, looked at his right hand, and quickly pulled it back.

But it was too late. Bai Jing could clearly see that his right hand was completely unharmed, and even though it was wrapped in thick gauze, it did not hinder the dexterity of his hand at all.

She walked to his side, held his hand still, and unwrapped the gauze from his hand. As soon as she unwrapped it, some small wounds were revealed.

But the horrific sight of blood and gore from that day is long gone; the wounds have mostly scabbed over and healed.

"Ah Hao, what's going on?" She was completely baffled. Didn't the doctor say that he could never have surgery again?

Bai Hao avoided her gaze, not daring to meet her eyes directly.

He wrapped the gauze she had removed back around her again, layer by layer.

"Ah Hao, tell me what exactly happened?"

"Sister, don't tell anyone about this. Remember, if others find out, we'll all be in trouble."

He stopped what he was doing and warned in a low voice.

"You..." Bai Jing stared blankly at her younger brother, who had suddenly become a stranger, and didn't know how to react.

"Your hand isn't actually that badly injured, right? This is fake?"

She realized what was happening and blurted it out.

"The explosion was deliberately arranged to ruin the company. Someone gave me a huge sum of money, enough to pay for my father's medical expenses and our future life."

Bai Hao's expression was indifferent, as if he were narrating something insignificant.

A chill slowly crept across Bai Jing's skin. This person was still her brother, yet she felt as if he was no longer her brother.

"Ah Hao, how could you do such a thing? I sent you to school since you were little, and you've always had excellent grades and good character. I thought you were the best and kindest person in the world. How could you do something so heinous?"

Bai Jing looked at him with disappointment, her small face filled with disbelief.

Her gaze pierced him deeply. Bai Hao, his neck stiff, his eyes slightly reddened from her accusation, his voice hoarse, "Sister, what is fairness in this world? At first, I thought that if I went to a good university, I could earn money in the future, give you and Dad a good life, and let you live carefree, happy and healthy. But who knew that university would be even darker than I could have imagined? I thought that if I got good grades, I could get scholarships and support the family, but who knew that in the end I would be schemed against, my spot would be taken away, and the postgraduate recommendation I finally got would be replaced because I offended a professor at the university!"

There is no such thing as fairness in this world!

He finished speaking in one breath, his chest heaving violently, his eyes filled with sorrow.

Bai Jing was stunned, slowly digesting what he said. Her younger brother had always been very well-behaved since he was a child. He would never tell her about any difficulties he encountered and would solve them on his own.

She thought he was doing well, but little did she know that he had endured so much darkness and injustice all by himself.

Bai Jing's heart ached so much she almost cried. She calmed herself down and looked at him gently. "Ah Hao, I'll help you get revenge for the grievances and injustices you suffered at school. But you have to admit your mistake to that big boss. We can't take this ill-gotten gain."

Bai Hao remained silent, looking at his hands. "But now that I've done it and taken the money, what will happen to Dad's surgery fees if I return the money?"

"Didn't Dr. Zhan say today that treatment would be free?"

Bai Hao gave a bitter smile. "Sister, don't be naive. He's only sending the doctor to treat Dad now to bribe me. Once he finds out we're the ones who framed him, how could he possibly treat Dad?"

Bai Jing thought that what he said made sense, but she still said firmly, "Ah Hao, no matter what the outcome is, no matter whether Dad's illness can be cured or not, you must be brave enough to admit your mistakes like a man. Your sister has supported your studies for so many years, not so that you would do such a heinous thing."

"I'll get the money back tomorrow, and I'll personally accompany you to the big boss to explain things clearly."

She concluded with her final words.

Bai Jing personally brought Bai Hao to Chen Ningsheng's company.

When Assistant Zhang saw the siblings again, his eyes widened in surprise.

"Miss Bai, Mr. Bai, have you made up your minds? You want Dr. Zhan to perform the surgery on your father?"

Bai Jing looked slightly ashamed and didn't dare to say more, only vaguely saying, "We'll talk about the treatment later, let's talk about it now."

"Please find General Manager Chen."

"Oh, come with me."

Assistant Zhang led the way, seemingly lost in thought.

He walked to Chen Ningsheng's office door, knocked, and heard an answer from inside. He then pushed the door open and entered.

"Mr. Chen, Mr. Bai Hao and his sister need to see you."

Chen Ningsheng put down the documents in his hand, looked towards the door, his expression as usual, as if he had already expected them to come here.

"Please sit down."

Bai Jing felt even more uneasy when she sat opposite Chen Ningsheng.

Bai Hao, standing beside him, kept his head down and remained motionless, his expression unreadable.

Chen Ningsheng stared intently at the two of them, while Bai Jing remained unable to speak.

Bai Hao's hands were clenched tightly. He kept his head down and his face was ashen. The room was silent. No one spoke. Chen Ningsheng did not press the siblings. He sat quietly opposite them, waiting for them to speak.

"sorry."

Bai Hao finally managed to say those words with all his might. The moment he spoke, he didn't dare to raise his head. The young man in his early twenties had already turned red in the face.

"Oh, how so?" Chen Ningsheng put down his teacup, raised his dark eyes, and glanced at him briefly.

Seeing that her younger brother was unable to speak, Bai Jing continued, "Mr. Chen, it's like this, the explosion in his hand earlier was because..."

Bai Jing stopped mid-sentence, unable to continue.

Seeing his sister's troubled expression, Bai Hao gritted his teeth and interrupted, "I took money from someone else to frame you. Blame me if you want. It has nothing to do with my sister."

Bai Jing hurriedly added, "Mr. Chen, Ah Hao was blinded by profit. We sincerely apologize for this. We will cooperate with any proof you require, but could you please..."

She stammered, mustered her courage, and uttered the following words: "Could you please, for the sake of us turning ourselves in, let Ahao off the hook? He just got accepted into graduate school and has a bright future ahead of him. I don't want his future to be tarnished by this stain."

"Sister!" Bai Hao couldn't stand it anymore and interrupted coldly, "I don't need you to plead for me."