"Third sister, Dad will tell us what he wants us to know, and you shouldn't ask too many questions about what he doesn't want to talk about."
"Since Mom didn't come along, there must be some reason why."
Zhou Chuan broke the silence, speaking in what he considered his own cleverness.
Zhou Ling opened her mouth, but was speechless. She knew she had said the wrong thing and Zhou Chuan had taken advantage of her, so she could only force a smile and agree with Zhou Chuan's point of view.
Zhou Haide did not respond to their conversation about their mothers, but instead changed the subject, feigning concern as he asked them how they had been doing all these years, whether they were happy, and so on.
"Dad, I'm so happy because I met Xiao Kun. Xiao Kun loves me very much and is so good to me..."
Zhou Ling immediately put on a happy expression and began to praise Zhao Kun in front of Zhou Haide, trying to leave a good impression on Zhao Kun.
Hearing this, Zhou Chuan sneered inwardly. Others might not know the truth, but he certainly did. Ever since Zhou Ling married into the Zhao family, she had hardly had a good day. Old Mrs. Zhao disapproved of her in every way, and Zhao Kun hadn't earned much money to support the family. He was even having illicit affairs with other women.
Even so, Zhou Ling still said she was happy.
It can only be said that Zhou Ling was too deeply poisoned.
If it weren't for his own reservations—he also had some dirty secrets he didn't want Zhou Haide to know—Zhou Chuan would definitely have told the truth.
However, Zhou Chuan did not know this.
Zhou Haide knew perfectly well what both he and Zhou Ling had done in the past.
But Zhou Haide didn't expose her; he even deliberately pretended to be happy for Zhou Ling.
Hearing Zhou Haide praise Zhao Kun, Zhou Ling was secretly delighted. Zhao Kun himself was also moved, thinking that with Zhou Haide's appreciation, it would be easier to gain benefits in the future.
Zhou Chuan felt a little resentful, as if he had been neglected and outshone by Zhou Ling's family.
Just as he was feeling down, Zhou Haide suddenly looked at him and asked about his situation.
Seeing that he was being taken seriously, Zhou Chuan immediately started talking about how hard he had worked since entering society and how he had started his own business.
Of course, he didn't mention being repeatedly deceived. Zhou Chuan understood that such a shameful thing would only leave Zhou Haide with a foolish impression.
And so, the family of three chatted for a long time in the private room.
Zhou Ling and Zhou Chuan both felt Zhou Haide's care and attention towards them, which made them very excited. They felt that it wouldn't be long before they could go to Hong Kong Island with Zhou Haide to live.
"Have you two considered leaving the mainland and going to Hong Kong Island?"
Suddenly, Zhou Haide's words made Zhou Chuan and Zhou Ling's hearts clench. It was coming, it was really coming, their life as rich young masters and ladies was beckoning to them.
“I will listen to Dad. I will do whatever Dad tells me to do.”
This time, Zhou Chuan spoke first, seizing the initiative and appearing like an obedient child.
Zhou Ling instinctively wanted to say yes, but seeing Zhou Chuan say this, she couldn't let herself be at a disadvantage by showing too much longing, so she followed Zhou Chuan's example and acted as if she would listen to Zhou Haide's arrangements.
"You two are both good children, but unfortunately, I can't take you back with me right now; my health won't allow it!"
Zhou Haide sighed as he finished speaking, a look of helplessness on his face.
Um?
These words struck Zhou Ling and Zhou Chuan like a jolt. What had happened to Zhou Haide?
Just as the siblings were filled with doubt,
Secretary Wang revealed that Zhou Haide was ill and needed an organ transplant to survive.
What!
Is it that serious?
For a moment, Zhou Ling and Zhou Chuan both fell silent. They never expected that Zhou Haide was so seriously ill, but Zhou Haide's complexion didn't seem to indicate it.
Furthermore, with Zhou Haide's financial resources, organ transplantation shouldn't be difficult.
Could it be...?
Zhou Chuan's heart skipped a beat; he suddenly thought of something.
Could Zhou Haide have deliberately made up this excuse to test their filial piety?
That must be it!
After all, the family had been separated for too many years. When Zhou Haide found them, he would not easily let them inherit the family property. Only by passing this test and examining their filial piety could he determine who the first heir was.
The more Zhou Chuan thought about it, the more he felt he had guessed the truth.
Since that's the case,
Zhou Chuan knew he had to make Zhou Haide see his filial piety and become the most valued person. Then, all of Zhou Haide's assets would be his.
Fortunately, he was clever and saw through Zhou Haide's test.
Zhou Chuan glanced at Zhou Ling and saw that she was still in a daze. He sneered inwardly, "Third sister, this time, I'm going to take the lead."
At this point in time,
Zhou Chuan suddenly looked serious, grabbed Zhou Haide's hand, and said, "Dad, what organ do you need? I'm willing to donate mine to you. You gave me life, and now it's time for your son to repay you."
Zhou Chuan's words were sincere and heartfelt.
Zhou Ling, standing to the side, was completely stunned, her eyes wide with disbelief.
Zhou Haide was equally surprised; Zhou Chuan was so filial.
This made Zhou Haide feel a pang of guilt, but he quickly suppressed the thought when he thought of Zhou Xiaolong lying in the hospital bed.
"Third brother, are you really willing to give me your organs?"
Zhou Haide stared at Zhou Chuan and asked.
Zhou Chuan knew that at this moment, he had to show Zhou Haide his determination and not hesitate in the slightest. Only in this way could he inherit the most property.
“I am willing. If you don’t believe me, I can sign the organ transplant agreement to prove my willingness.”
Zhou Chuan took a deep breath and said with a determined look on his face.
“Dad, Xiaoling and I are also willing to donate our organs to you, as long as you are safe and sound.”
At this time,
Zhao Kun suddenly spoke up, expressing a willingness to give up everything for Zhou Haide's life.
Hearing this, Zhou Ling, who was standing next to him, was slightly taken aback. She was about to tell Zhao Kun not to talk nonsense when she saw Zhao Kun giving her meaningful glances.
This made Zhou Ling realize that Zhao Kun must have some deeper meaning behind doing this.
Considering how proactive Zhou Chuan had been, Zhou Ling wasn't stupid, and soon she vaguely understood what was going on.
This is a test!
Suddenly, Zhou Ling understood why Zhou Chuan and Zhao Kun had said similar things. She was too stupid to have thought of this immediately.
“Dad, Xiao Kun’s decision is my decision, and I am willing to donate my organs to you for your sake.”
Zhou Ling immediately followed.
"Are you sure? This is no small matter. Although it won't cost you your lives, it could affect the rest of your lives."
Zhou Haide quietly watched the three of them.
"I'm sure, absolutely certain."
"We are serious."
Seeing that Zhou Chuan and Zhou Ling both said the same thing, Zhou Haide laughed loudly, "Alright, since you are so kind, Secretary Wang, bring over the organ transplant book."
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