"Miss Lin, you don't need to deny it."

Dr. Li interrupted her, "There's nothing shameful about facing your feelings. You're just... trapped."

"Trapped?" Lin Yue looked at her blankly.

"Yes." Dr. Li nodded.

"You are trapped in the memories of the past, trapped in your dependence on Lin Fan. You have not learned to be independent, you have not learned to grow."

"What...what should I do?"

Lin Yue's eyes were filled with confusion and helplessness.

"You need to learn to let go," Dr. Li said slowly. "Let go of your excessive dependence on Lin Fan, let go of past memories, and let go of things that don't belong to you."

"Let go..." Lin Yue murmured to herself, her eyes vacant.

“Yes, let go.” Dr. Li held her hand and said encouragingly, “It’s a long and painful process, but I will be with you. I will help you find your true self.”

"Find...the real you..." Lin Yue repeated the sentence, a glimmer of hope seemingly igniting in her eyes.

The hospital's special care ward.

Lin Fan leaned against the headboard, his face still somewhat pale, but his eyes remained sharp. He was holding his phone, having a conference call with executives at Qihang Technology.

"President Zhao, how's the R&D progress while I was away from the company?" Lin Fan's voice was deep and powerful, carrying an unquestionable authority.

On the other end of the phone, Mr. Zhao's voice sounded slightly nervous: "Mr. Lin, the development of the 'Morning Star' chip is going smoothly, but... but..."

"Just what? Why are you stammering!" Lin Fan frowned, his tone becoming stern. "Just say what you're asking!"

Mr. Zhao took a deep breath and quickly reported, "Mr. Lin, it's like this. Although we handled the situation at the exhibition well and attracted some new potential partners, our competitors haven't been idle either. They've been spreading rumors, saying that we... saying our technology isn't up to par, and they've also said... saying that you..."

"What are they saying about me? That I neglected the company for personal feelings?" Lin Fan sneered, his tone laced with sarcasm. "That's all they're capable of!"

The ward door was gently pushed open, and a nurse walked in carrying medicine. Lin Fan gestured for her to wait a moment, then continued speaking into the phone: "Ignore these clowns! Let them run wild! Mr. Zhao, remember, Qihang Technology relies on strength, not words!"

"Yes, Mr. Lin, I understand!" Mr. Zhao's voice was noticeably more invigorated.

"Also," Lin Fan's tone softened a bit, "the matter of security technology research and development that I mentioned to you last time needs to be implemented as soon as possible. This is an important direction for our future, and we absolutely cannot let our guard down."

"President Lin, rest assured, I have arranged a dedicated team to handle this project, and we will do our utmost!" President Zhao assured him.

"Hmm." Lin Fan nodded. "Are there any difficulties with funding?"

"Funds..." Mr. Zhao hesitated for a moment, "Mr. Lin, to be honest, due to some previous turmoil, the company's stock price has been affected to some extent, and the cash flow is indeed a bit tight..."

Lin Fan's eyes narrowed, and his fingers tapped lightly on the edge of the bed, making a rhythmic "tap-tap" sound.

“Alright,” Lin Fan pondered for a moment, then decisively said, “The original listing plan will be postponed for now. Let’s focus on technological research and development, and first develop the ‘Morning Star’ chip. That’s our foundation!”

“But, Mr. Lin, this will put a lot of pressure on the company…” Mr. Zhao said with some concern.

"Pressure? No matter how much pressure I'm under, it can't compare to the pressure I'm facing the Black Wolf Gang!" Lin Fan sneered. "Tell those shareholders that if you want to make money, you need patience! Qihang Technology isn't one of those garbage companies that just grab money and run!"

"Yes, Mr. Lin, I understand!" Mr. Zhao's voice was full of admiration.

Lin Fan explained a few more details before hanging up the phone. He let out a long sigh and rubbed his throbbing temples.

The nurse walked to the bedside and handed the medicine to Lin Fan: "Mr. Lin, it's time to take your medicine."

Lin Fan took the medicine and swallowed it in one gulp, the bitter taste spreading in his mouth.

He gazed at the shimmering sea outside the window, his eyes deep, as if deep in thought.

Inside the luxurious hotel conference hall, the lights were on and every seat was taken. A huge electronic screen played a loop of a joint interview video with Lin Fan and Ye Yuyan. Below the stage, reporters with their cameras and microphones flashed incessantly, creating a vibrant and enthusiastic atmosphere.

In the video, Lin Fan calmly and sincerely explained why he suddenly left the engagement banquet. Ye Yuyan, standing beside him, maintained an elegant smile and nodded gently from time to time to show her support for Lin Fan.

The scene switches to Lin Yue's diagnosis report, where the words "severe anxiety disorder" are particularly eye-catching.

"...The situation was urgent, and I had to get to my sister's side immediately, otherwise the consequences would have been unimaginable." Lin Fan's voice was deep and powerful, with a slight tremor. "I feel deeply sorry for Yu Yan, but I believe she can understand my feelings as an older brother."

Ye Yuyan looked at Lin Fan tenderly, her eyes filled with love and heartache:

"Of course I understand, family is always the most important thing. Lin Fan is a responsible and dependable man, and I am proud of him."

After the video finished playing, a round of enthusiastic applause erupted in the audience. Most people were moved by Lin Fan and Ye Yuyan's sincerity, and the online public opinion began to gradually shift.

However, there are always some people who like to nitpick.

"Tch, all talk and no action!" In a corner, a young man wearing a baseball cap and bundled up tightly curled his lip in disdain. "Who knows if he's just putting on an act for us?"

He typed rapidly on the keyboard, and a comment appeared online: "He ran away at the engagement party and only came out to explain afterwards? Haha, this acting is too fake!"

This comment quickly became a trending topic, and some netizens who were unaware of the facts began to follow suit.

"Exactly. Even if his sister is sick, there's no need to leave his fiancée alone at the scene, is there?"

"I think Lin Fan is a total jerk! He probably wanted to call off the wedding a long time ago!"

"The Ye family is really unlucky to have such a son-in-law..."

In an instant, another storm of controversy erupted online. Speculation, doubts, and insults poured in, seemingly threatening to drown Lin Fan and Ye Yuyan.

"These people are really something!" Qihang Technology's public relations manager slammed his fist on the table in anger. "We've already explained everything clearly, but they're still making trouble here!"