Chapter 324 Surgical Outcome
The door was pushed open, and the attending physician walked out while taking off his mask. He looked tired, but his eyes were relaxed.
Everyone immediately surrounded them, and even Fu Yan struggled to his feet with Lu Yuwu's help.
"Doctor, how is he?" Lu Rang's voice trembled without him even realizing it.
The doctor looked at the anxious family members and gave them a relieved smile.
"The surgery was successful. The tumor has been completely removed. Fortunately, it was discovered in time and in a good location, so it did not cause more serious invasion."
"The pathology report will take a few days, but based on the current situation, it is highly likely to be benign, so you can rest assured."
Benign tumor removal...
Only now did they realize that Shang Wu's problem was not a minor one, but a tumor!
Lu You's legs went weak and she almost fell over, but Cheng Zhou held her up tightly.
She covered her mouth, tears instantly streaming down her face, trembling with fear: "A tumor, it was a tumor, Ah Wu..."
Cheng Zhou was also pale-faced, holding his wife tightly, still shaken.
Lu Yuwu was struck dumb, and she looked at Lu Rang in disbelief.
It turns out that Dad was bearing such a huge amount of pressure all by himself.
He was afraid they would worry, afraid it would affect his mother's mood, so he took on such a serious matter all by himself.
Thinking about how she had argued with her grandfather about the arranged marriage and caused her parents worry, she felt even more guilty and fearful.
Fu Yan felt the person beside him trembling violently, so he gripped her hand tightly, offering her silent support.
He never expected the situation to be so dangerous.
"The patient is still under anesthesia and needs to be transferred to the intensive care unit for observation for a period of time. The family can rest assured a little."
After the doctor finished speaking, he left.
Soon, Shang Wu was wheeled out by a nurse.
She lay quietly on the hospital bed, her face pale, her eyes closed, and her head wrapped in thick gauze.
Lu Rang immediately stepped forward.
He leaned over, keeping close to the moving hospital bed, his gaze fixed on Shang Wu's face. He saw the relief and deep love she had received.
Lu You and the others immediately surrounded them and followed them to the intensive care unit.
Only after seeing Shang Wu safely settled in the intensive care unit did everyone truly breathe a sigh of relief, but the lingering fear of surviving such a close call remained for a long time.
Lu Yuwu walked up to Lu Rang and called out in a choked voice, "Dad..."
Lu Rang looked up and saw his daughter's red eyes and her face full of heartache.
He reached out and gently touched Lu Yuwu's hair, his voice hoarse but carrying a sense of relief and calm: "It's alright, it's all over now."
These few simple words contain so much unspeakable pressure.
Lu Yuwu could no longer hold back and threw herself into his arms, sobbing softly.
She felt sorry for her mother's suffering from illness, and even more sorry for her father's silence and resilience in bearing everything alone.
Fu Yan stood not far away, watching the father and daughter embracing, and was somewhat moved.
He became even more certain that he would protect this girl and this family.
...
As night deepened, the hospital corridor was finally free of the suffocating panic.
In the intensive care unit, the lights were dimmed, and only the regular, soft ticking of the instruments could be heard.
Shang Wu's eyelashes fluttered a few times, and she slowly opened her eyes.
The moment consciousness returned, a dull pain came from the wound.
She turned her head and saw Lu Rang lying by the bed, holding her hand tightly, with dark circles under his eyes.
He seemed extremely tired; even in his sleep, his brows were slightly furrowed, and he could not find peace even in his dreams.
Shang Wu moved his fingers.
This subtle movement immediately startled Lu Rang.
He suddenly raised his head.
"Awu! You're awake!"
Lu Rang immediately pressed the call button, while leaning closer to her, carefully avoiding the gauze on her head.
"How are you feeling? Are you still dizzy? Does your wound hurt?"
Looking into his bloodshot eyes, Shang Wu felt no fear of illness.
She gently shook her head, her voice weak: "It doesn't hurt. Seeing you and our daughter, I'm not afraid at all."
Her gaze passed over Lu Rang's shoulder and landed on Lu Yuwu, who was standing by the bed, her eyes also red and swollen but full of joy.
"Mom!" Lu Yuwu called out, her voice choked with sobs. She wanted to rush over but was afraid of touching her wound, so she could only hold tightly to the bed railing, tears streaming down her face.
The nurse quickly came in, examined Shang Wu, confirmed that her vital signs were stable, she was conscious, and her condition was good, gave her some instructions, and then left.
Only the three of them remained in the ward.
Lu Rang held Shang Wu's hand, stroking it repeatedly, as if only in this way could he confirm that she was truly safe and sound.
He looked at her still pale face, his eyes filled with heartache and lingering fear: "I'm sorry, A-Wu, I've made you suffer..."
Shang Wu grasped his hand in return, a gentle smile curving her lips: "Don't talk nonsense. Being able to wake up and see you all makes me feel like the luckiest person in the world."
She looked at her daughter and waved.
Lu Yuwu immediately stepped forward.
Shang Wu raised her weak hand and gently wiped away her daughter's tears, saying softly, "Don't cry, Xiao Wu, Mommy's alright now. Look, I'm fine, aren't I?"
Lu Yuwu nodded vigorously, her tears turning into a smile. She pressed her face against her mother's palm, feeling the real warmth. Her heart, which had been hanging in suspense for so long, finally settled down completely.
...
In the days that followed, Shang Wu was taken home to recuperate.
Lu Rang turned down almost all unnecessary work and personally stayed by Shang Wu's side, serving her tea and water, feeding her medicine, and wiping her body, taking care of her in every possible way.
The cold-faced lawyer who was a force to be reckoned with in the business world became a meticulous and patient caregiver at home.
Lu Yuwu seemed to have grown up a lot overnight. She no longer just immersed herself in her own little world like before, but took the initiative to take on household chores within her ability. She even learned to make soup and some light dishes that Shang Wu liked from the family's housekeeper.
Although the food she cooked might not taste perfect, sometimes too salty and sometimes too bland, Shang Wu would always finish it all, with a satisfied and gratified smile on her face.
Watching her daughter's clumsy yet earnest figure bustling about in the kitchen in her apron, she felt that it was sweeter than any delicacy.
Fu Yan was young and in good health, so his wounds healed quickly.
Not long after the stitches were removed, he and his mother, Madam Fu, came to visit the Lu family.
Madam Fu brought many precious tonics, held Shang Wu's hand, and inquired about her recovery with concern, her tone sincere and warm.
"Seeing your complexion getting better every day, I can finally put my mind at ease," Madam Fu said sincerely, patting Shang Wu's hand.
After chatting for a while, Madam Fu changed the subject, her gaze sweeping over Lu Yuwu, who was sitting quietly next to Shang Wu peeling an apple, and then looking at her son, who was sitting silently to the side but whose eyes were always following Lu Yuwu. A serious expression appeared on her face.
"Awu, Lu Rang, I've come today not only to visit you, but also to discuss something important with you."
Madam Fu sat up straight, her tone becoming more formal. "After this incident, the two children have truly gone through thick and thin together, and we, as their elders, are relieved. So, his father and I discussed it and decided to hold the engagement ceremony for the two children as soon as possible, to put our minds at ease and bring them some joy. What do you think?"
Shang Wu and Lu Rang exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with smiles.
They had already tacitly accepted this matter, and now that Madam Fu had formally brought it up, they naturally had no objections.
“We have no objection, as long as the two children are willing,” Lu Rang said calmly.
"I do!"
Lu Yuwu immediately raised her head, her cheeks slightly flushed, but her eyes were bright and sparkling. She answered quickly and loudly, which made everyone laugh.
Fu Yan looked at her, his eyes filled with tenderness and doting affection.
"Good, good!" Mrs. Fu smiled broadly, gesturing to the lawyer behind her. The lawyer immediately took a document from his briefcase and respectfully handed it to Shang Wu and Lu Rang on the coffee table.
"This is……"
Shang Wu was somewhat puzzled.
Mrs. Fu's smile faded, her expression turning serious: "This is a prenuptial agreement, decided upon after discussions between his father and me. It states that after their marriage, all shares and real estate under Fu Yan's name, as well as all the Fu family shares and real estate he will inherit in the future, will be converted into marital property, and..."
She paused, her gaze sharpening as she looked at her son, then at Shang Wu and Lu Rang, and said, word by word, "The agreement includes a clause stating that if Fu Yan ever wrongs Xiao Wu in the future, including but not limited to infidelity, domestic violence, or anything that seriously harms Xiao Wu's physical or mental well-being, then he must leave with nothing! Everything he owns will be automatically and unconditionally transferred to Xiao Wu's name! Our Fu family will not tolerate any betrayal or harm!"
These words demonstrate the Fu family's utmost sincerity and determination in seeking to marry Lu Yuwu!
The living room fell silent instantly.
Lu Yuwu covered her mouth in shock, looking at Madam Fu in disbelief, then at Fu Yan.
Fu Yan was clearly hearing this additional clause for the first time.
He paused for a moment, then looked at Lu Yuwu. His eyes showed no sign of offense or displeasure, but rather were filled with composure and determination, as if to say: This is the guarantee I should give.
Shang Wu and Lu Rang were also completely moved.
They knew the Fu family valued their daughter, but they never expected it to be to this extent.
This agreement essentially staked the entire Fu family's future on their daughter's happiness.
"This...this is too serious..." Shang Wu couldn't help but say.
"No, this is a must." Madam Fu's attitude was firm. "This is the Fu family's sincerity and guarantee for our future daughter-in-law. I want Xiaowu to know that she is not alone when she marries into our Fu family. She has the entire Fu family backing her up! No one can bully her!"
She took Lu Yuwu's hand and placed the heavy agreement in her hands.
"Xiao Wu, keep this safe. If Fu Yan ever acts recklessly in the future, just take this and kick him out! Everything in the Fu family is yours!"
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