Amid the chaos, an aged voice rang out: "Xiao Ke! Stop!"

It was the old patriarch of the Chen family, Chen Ke's grandfather, who walked over, trembling and being helped along. Looking at the tense scene before him, tears streamed down his face: "How long are you going to cause this trouble? Do you want to watch the Chen family be completely destroyed in your hands?"

Upon seeing his grandfather, the madness in Chen Ke's eyes gradually faded, replaced by a trace of struggle and pain. He clenched his teeth, his voice hoarse: "Grandpa..."

"Child, stop now," Old Master Chen sighed. "You've already made a mistake; don't go any further."

Chen Ke wavered. He looked at Fu Xingzhou on the hospital bed, then at his grandfather, torn between his own feelings. Finally, as if using all his strength, he whispered, "Grandpa... I want to see Su Su, just once... and then I'll stop."

The Li brothers exchanged a glance, both hesitant. Just as Li Yulin was about to refuse, the door to the ward suddenly opened.

Li Susu came out. She had heard the commotion outside and understood Chen Ke's thoughts. She knew that Old Master Chen held extraordinary significance for Chen Ke.

“Chen Ke.” Li Susu looked at him calmly and nodded politely to Old Master Chen, “Mr. Chen.”

“Su Su…” Chen Ke looked at her, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

“Let’s stop here, Chen Ke,” Li Susu said firmly. “I can wipe the slate clean. We can still be friends like before.”

"Su Su..." Chen Ke wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Li Su Su.

“But,” Li Susu’s tone suddenly turned cold. She took out a small knife from her pocket and held it to her neck, “if you insist on taking me away, then I have no choice but to take this path.”

The atmosphere froze instantly, and everyone held their breath.

However, Li Susu's actions were not a bluff. The cold touch of the blade against her skin made her feel as if it would slice through her delicate skin and draw out bright red blood at any moment.

"Su Su!" Chen Ke's eyes widened in horror. He never expected Li Su Su to be so resolute. "Are you crazy? Put the knife down!" He reached out his hand, trembling, but dared not get close, afraid of provoking her.

Li Susu's gaze was firm, without the slightest hesitation: "Three years ago, you saved my life. I have always remembered it in my heart, and I have no way to repay you. Now, whatever you want, I am willing to give you. But, Chen Ke, I have my family and my lover, and I cannot abandon them. What you want, I cannot give you. Since that is the case, then I will return this life to you."

Her tone was calm, as if she were stating something insignificant, yet it sent chills down the spines of everyone present. Old Master Chen turned deathly pale and almost collapsed.

"Su Su, calm down!" Chen Ke's voice was trembling with tears. "I don't want your life! I just want you..."

“I told you, I can’t give you that,” Li Susu interrupted him. “Chen Ke, you’re great, you deserve a better woman. Stop clinging to me, let go.”

Chen Ke closed his eyes in pain, two lines of tears sliding down his cheeks. He clenched his fists so tightly that his nails dug deep into his flesh, yet he felt no pain whatsoever.

He knew Li Susu was right. He loved her, but he couldn't selfishly imprison her in his own world.

"Su Su..." Chen Ke choked up, her voice hoarse, "Are we... still friends?"

Li Susu gently shook her head, removing the knife from her neck. The blade gleamed coldly, reflecting on her pale yet resolute face. "Chen Ke, I hope we can both live well. Love is not selfish possession, but compromise and concession."

Chen Ke stood there stunned for a long time, as if centuries had passed. Finally, he took a deep breath, turned around, and waved to the people behind him, "Let's go."

Watching Chen Ke and his group leave, Li Susu finally couldn't hold on any longer and swayed slightly. Li Yulin quickly stepped forward to support her, "Susu, are you alright?"

Li Susu shook her head, forcing a smile, "I'm fine, brother."

Just then, a faint groan came from the ward.

“Su Su…”

Li Susu's heart tightened, and she rushed into the ward. Fu Xingzhou slowly opened his eyes, looking at her weakly, "Susu... are you alright?"

Seeing him wake up, Li Susu finally felt relieved. She held his hand, her eyes slightly red, and said, "I'm fine, everything's taken care of."

Fu Xingzhou forced a smile, his eyes filled with tenderness. "Silly girl, is it worth it for me?"

Li Susu laughed too, "You risked your life for me, what do all this I've done for you amount to?"

The two exchanged a smile, everything understood without a word.

That afternoon, Fu Xingzhou's condition improved somewhat, and he returned to China accompanied by Li Susu.