Lu You looked at their ugly behavior of being arrogant at first and obsequious at second, her eyes icy cold.
"An apology? Compensation?"
"It's too late to say these things now."
She stopped wasting words and directly used her connections to suppress these companies from all angles.
Cut off the funding chain, poach customers, and dig up dirt on people.
The methods were swift and decisive.
In just half a day, those companies were already teetering on the brink of collapse.
After dealing with all of this, Lu You stood downstairs at the company and breathed a slight sigh of relief.
Cheng Zhou silently stayed by her side, shielding her from unnecessary trouble.
Lu You turned around and looked at Cheng Zhou.
Thank you for today.
Although she could handle it without his intervention, it certainly saved her a lot of trouble.
Cheng Zhou looked at her with deep eyes.
"I don't accept verbal thanks."
Lu You was taken aback. "Then what do you want?"
Cheng Zhou stepped forward and got closer to her.
He lowered his head, his gaze falling on her lips.
"I want this one."
After saying that, he leaned down and kissed her lips without giving her a chance to refuse.
Lu You's pupils dilated suddenly, and she froze on the spot.
She instinctively tried to push him away, but Cheng Zhou grabbed her wrist before she could.
This kiss carried a hint of domineering and punitive intent, along with many other complex emotions that were difficult to articulate.
Cheng Zhou released her, looking at her flushed cheeks and somewhat flustered eyes.
"Now that's more like a thank you gift."
Lu You realized what was happening and felt both ashamed and annoyed.
"Cheng Zhou! You!"
Cheng Zhou just smiled.
"That's more like it. Next time you thank someone, remember to be sincere."
Lu You's heart pounded like a drum.
The burning sensation on my lips lingered.
"You...bastard!" she cursed breathlessly, her cheeks flushed.
Cheng Zhou looked at her embarrassed and annoyed expression, a hint of a smile flashing in his eyes, but he quickly suppressed it.
"Let's go. Aren't you worried about Shang Wu?" He changed the subject at the right time.
Lu You then remembered the important matter, glared at him fiercely, and turned to walk quickly towards the hospital.
Cheng Zhou followed silently behind her.
The two rushed to the maternity ward of the hospital.
The atmosphere in the corridor was so heavy it was suffocating.
From afar, Lu Rang could be seen standing alone outside the emergency room, his back stiff.
Lu You's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly ran over.
"A-Rang! How is A-Wu?"
Lu Rang slowly turned around, his face frighteningly pale, his eyes bloodshot.
“The bleeding hasn’t stopped.” His voice was hoarse and almost broken. “She…suddenly went into shock.”
Lu You gasped, her legs feeling weak.
Cheng Zhou caught her arm in time.
"How could this happen..." Lu You's voice trembled.
"Don't panic," Cheng Zhou reassured him in a deep voice, his gaze fixed on the light shining from the emergency room. "The doctors are still working hard; the outcome may not be bad."
His words were like a piece of driftwood, giving Lu Rang and Lu You, who were on the verge of collapse, a little bit of strength.
Time ticked by, and every second was agonizing.
After an unknown amount of time, the door to the emergency room finally opened.
The attending physician walked out with a somber expression.
"Mr. Lu."
Lu Rang immediately stepped forward, his voice tense: "Doctor, how is Shang Wu?"
The doctor removed his mask and said in a serious tone, "The bleeding is under control for now, and the shock has subsided."
Lu Rang just breathed a sigh of relief.
The doctor's next words, however, plunged him into an icy abyss.
"However, the fetus's condition is very poor, and the mother is also extremely weak."
"Now, we are faced with a choice."
The doctor produced an informed consent form.
"There is a special medicine that can strongly inhibit uterine contractions and stabilize the placenta. With its use, there is a great chance that the fetus can be saved."
Hope instantly ignited in Lu Rang's eyes.
But the doctor suddenly changed his tone.
"However, this drug is extremely harmful to the mother."
"It can severely damage a woman's kidney function, leading to extreme weakness after childbirth, which is very difficult to recover from."
"Furthermore, it will almost certainly cause permanent damage to the uterus, meaning... Miss Shang will never be able to get pregnant again."
The color drained completely from Lu You's face instantly.
"What if... we don't need medicine?" Lu Rang heard his own dry voice.
The doctor sighed, his tone tinged with regret: "Without medication, given her current physical condition, the fetus may not survive. We will try our best to take gentle measures to minimize the harm to the mother."
This is a brutal choice between two options.
Should we choose to have a child, or should we consider Shangwu's future health and fertility?
Just then, the nurse rushed out.
“Mr. Lu, Miss Shang woke up briefly, but she's not quite lucid. She keeps asking if the baby can be saved…”
Lu Rang's heart clenched tightly.
Through the crack in the door, he saw Shang Wu lying weakly on the hospital bed, her face as white as paper, her eyes unfocused, and her lips silently saying something.
She was asking their child.
Lu Rang closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and when he opened them again, only resolute determination remained in his eyes.
He looked at the doctor, his voice low but clear, without the slightest hesitation:
"No medicine needed."
"Save the adult."
"I wish Shangwu to be safe and sound."
The doctor didn't seem surprised by the choice and nodded solemnly: "We understand."
Lu You was already in tears.
She gripped Cheng Zhou's arm tightly, her nails almost digging into his flesh.
Cheng Zhou took her cold hand in return, offering silent support.
The doctor turned to go inside.
"Doctor!" Lu You suddenly called out to him.
The doctor turned around.
Lu You wiped away her tears, her tone unusually calm and resolute: "Doctor, please, and the nurses inside, thank you."
"Please keep your word."
"Tell Awu that the fetus is in such poor condition that it cannot be saved no matter what."
"It was because there was no other way that I had to give up."
"Never let her know that it was Arjun who made the choice."
She looked at Lu Rang.
Lu Rang nodded heavily.
He couldn't imagine how much pain and self-blame Shang Wu would feel if she knew that he was the one who had to give up the child.
This secret must remain a closely guarded secret.
The door to the emergency room closed again.
After a period of intensive treatment, Shang Wu's condition finally stabilized.
She was still extremely weak when she was wheeled back to her ward.
After the anesthesia wore off, she was fully awake.
Her hand unconsciously reached for her flat stomach.
It was deserted.
She seemed to understand something, and her eyes instantly went vacant, as if all her soul had been taken away.
Tears welled up silently, soaking the pillow.
"The baby is gone...is it?" Her voice was as soft as a feather.
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