After hanging up the phone, the gentleness on Xu Zhiru's face disappeared instantly, replaced by a sinister look.

She looked at the phone in her hand and said to herself, "Old woman, just wait. After I finish dealing with your son, it will be your turn next!"

At this time, Fu Chen was sitting in the office with a frown on his face.

At this moment, Fu Chen's mobile phone screen lit up, and an entertainment news push caught his eye: Jiang Tingchen and Ning Nanxue's relationship was exposed, and the two were traveling together sweetly, and it seemed that good things were about to happen.

Fu Chen looked at the intimacy between Ning Nanxue and Jiang Tingchen in the news, and felt an inexplicable irritation in his heart.

He picked up his phone and dialed Ning Nanxue's number, but a cold mechanical voice came from the other end of the line: "Sorry, the number you dialed cannot be connected at the moment..."

Fu Chen threw his phone aside in annoyance. He felt so upset that his heart seemed to be on fire.

In the hospital, Fu's mother lay in bed, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep.

The image of Ning Nanxue and Jiang Tingchen together kept appearing in her mind, and her heart was filled with anxiety and uneasiness.

"Achen, come here, Mom has something to tell you." Mother Fu shouted outside the door.

Xu Zhiru heard the voice and walked in reluctantly. "Auntie, what's the matter? Ah Chen is not free now."

"I want to see A Chen! Ask him to come and see me!" Fu's mother said stubbornly. She must see Fu Chen. She had something important to tell him.

"Tell me what's the matter, and I'll tell him later." Xu Zhiru said perfunctorily. She didn't want Fu Chen to know about the conflict between her and Fu's mother.

"I want to see him..." Fu's mother's voice became weaker and weaker, and her eyes began to blur.

Seeing this, Xu Zhiru felt a little panic in her heart.

She hurried forward to check on Fu's mother, but found that she had fainted.

"Auntie! Auntie! What's wrong with you?" Xu Zhiru shouted in panic, "Someone come! Someone come quickly!"

Doctors and nurses arrived quickly and sent Fu's mother to the emergency room.

Xu Zhiru stood outside the emergency room, feeling uneasy.

She didn't know what Mother Fu's situation was like, nor did she know what Fu Chen would do to her after he found out.

After a long time, the door of the emergency room finally opened and the doctor came out.

"Doctor, how is my mother?" Fu Chen's voice came from behind. He didn't know when he arrived at the hospital.

"The patient's emotional excitement caused high blood pressure, which led to cerebral hemorrhage. He needs immediate surgery," the doctor said. "Family members, please be mentally prepared."

When Fu Chen heard the doctor's words, he was struck by lightning and was completely stunned.

He grabbed the doctor's arm and asked, "What are the chances of success?"

"It's hard to say. We'll do our best," the doctor said. "Family members, please sign as soon as possible. We need to perform the surgery right away."

Fu Chen signed his name on the consent form for surgery with trembling hands. His mind was blank, with only his mother's pale face and the doctor's heavy words echoing in his mind.

Xu Zhiru stood aside, looking at Fu Chen's distraught look, a hint of pride flashed through her heart.

Mother Fu is probably in great danger this time. As long as Mother Fu dies, she will no longer have to endure the anger of this old woman.

The operation lasted for several hours, and Fu Chen stayed outside the operating room, motionless, like a sculpture.

Xu Zhiru tried to go up to him and comfort him several times, but was blocked by his cold eyes.

Finally, the lights in the operating room went out and the doctor came out.

"Doctor, how is my mother?" Fu Chen hurried forward and asked.

"The operation was successful and the patient is out of danger," the doctor said. "But the patient is elderly and frail, so he needs to be hospitalized for observation for a period of time."

When Fu Chen heard the doctor's words, he finally felt relieved.

He let out a long sigh and felt completely exhausted.

"Thank you, doctor, thank you." Fu Chen said gratefully.

"This is what we should do," the doctor said. "Family members can go in and see the patient, but please don't disturb him or her to rest."

Fu Chen nodded and walked into the ward.

Mother Fu lay quietly on the bed, her face pale and her head wrapped in thick gauze.

Fu Chen looked at his mother's weak appearance, his heart filled with guilt and self-blame.

"Mom, I'm sorry. It's all my fault. I shouldn't have made you angry." Fu Chen held Fu's mother's hand and said softly, "You must get better soon. I will never make you angry again."

Mother Fu seemed to have heard what Fu Chen said, and a tear fell from the corner of her eye.

In the next few days, Fu Chen stayed in the hospital, taking care of Fu's mother. Xu Zhiru also came a few times, but was always sent away by Fu Chen indifferently.

At this time, Ning Nanxue and Jiang Tingchen were inspecting new projects abroad.

The two of them work and play together, and their relationship becomes more stable and happy.

"Xue'er, this project has great potential, we must get it." Jiang Tingchen said, looking at the information in his hand.

"Yeah, I think so too." Ning Nanxue said, "We must be fully prepared this time and cannot make any mistakes."

"Don't worry, everything will go well with me here." Jiang Tingchen said with a smile.

The two smiled at each other, their eyes full of love and trust.

During the inspection abroad, Ning Nanxue and Jiang Tingchen not only cooperated well at work, but also got along even better in private.

Together they visited local scenic spots and historical sites, tasted local specialties, and watched the sunrise and sunset at the beach, enjoying a rare moment of time together as a couple.

The Fu family was in a state of gloom and sorrow.

Although Mother Fu was out of danger, her health was much worse than before. She lay in bed all day, depressed.

Fu Chen had to take care of his mother while dealing with the company's crisis, and he looked much more haggard.

Xu Zhiru stood outside the door, secretly feeling relieved. As long as Fu's mother stopped interfering in her and Fu Chen's affairs, she would be one step closer to becoming the mistress of the Fu family.

When Fu's mother fell into a deep sleep, Xu Zhiru and Fu Chen returned home.

Xu Zhiru was still considerate and pretended nothing had happened, helping Fu Chen prepare the bath water.

"Ah Chen, you've worked hard today. Let's rest early. You go to the company tomorrow and I'll go see mom."

Fu Chen forced a smile, and suddenly a surge of emotion came over him. He hugged Xu Zhiru tightly and kissed her.

Xu Zhiru felt sweet in her heart and responded to the kiss passionately.

"Zhiru, you are also sick, and you still help take care of my mother. You have worked so hard."

At night, Fu Chen and Xu Zhiru slept in each other's arms.

Xu Zhiru looked at Fu Chen's sleeping face, and a hint of viciousness flashed in her eyes.

She whispered softly in Fu Chen's ear: "Fu Chen, you will always be mine. No one can take you away from me."

After saying that, Xu Zhiru smiled victoriously, then closed her eyes and fell asleep peacefully.