Fu Yan was not excited; he simply held Lu Yuwu tightly in his arms.
"Okay, let's not separate."
Lu Yuwu had just smiled when she was interrupted by a gentle knock on the door.
Shang Wu and Lu Rang came in carrying nourishing soups and fruits.
"Yanyan, how are you feeling? Is your wound still hurting a lot?" Shang Wu walked to the bedside, looking at Fu Yan's face with concern, her tone full of heartache.
"Aunt Shang, Uncle Lu, I'm fine, much better."
Fu Yan struggled to sit up straight, but Lu Rang held him down.
"Don't move around, be careful of your wound."
Lu Rang gave him instructions, his gaze sweeping over the gauze on his shoulder, his eyes filled with complex emotions, a mixture of gratitude and lingering fear.
"Thanks to you this time."
Fu Yan shook his head, his gaze unconsciously turning to Lu Yuwu beside him, his eyes gentle: "It's only right."
His little actions did not escape the eyes of the three elders present.
Shang Wu and Lu Rang exchanged a knowing smile.
Mrs. Fu was filled with relief.
La Men inquired about Fu Yan's injuries and the doctor's instructions with concern. Seeing that Fu Yan was in poor spirits, Shang Wu gestured for Lu Yuwu to come along so that Fu Yan could rest properly.
Lu Yuwu was a little reluctant, but she still obediently stood up.
“Xiao Wu,” Lu Zheng, who had been sitting silently in the corridor, suddenly spoke, “Come out with me for a moment, Grandpa has something to say to you.”
Lu Yuwu's heart tightened slightly. She glanced at her parents, then at Fu Yan on the bed. Seeing him nod slightly to her, she took a deep breath and followed Lu Zheng out of the ward.
Hospital corridor.
The rest area at the end is relatively quiet.
Lu Zheng looked at his granddaughter, who had grown into a graceful young woman, with a deep gaze.
Having gone through this kidnapping ordeal, he seemed to have a different perspective on many things overnight.
“Xiao Wu,” Lu Zheng began, his tone no longer as oppressive as before, but with a hint of gentleness, “Tell Grandpa the truth, are you serious about that boy from the Fu family?”
Lu Yuwu raised her head and met her grandfather's scrutinizing gaze. This time, she did not flinch or hesitate at all.
Having survived a life-or-death ordeal, she knew her own feelings more clearly than ever before.
“Grandpa, I’m serious.” Her eyes were bright. “I like Fu Yan. I’ve liked him for a long time. I was immature before. I argued with him and made him sad, and I was sad too. But after this incident, I’m even more certain that I can’t live without him.”
"He was willing to give up his life for me, Grandpa. I want to be with him, please grant my wish."
As she spoke, she bowed deeply to Lu Zheng.
Looking at the sincerity and determination in his granddaughter's eyes, and recalling how Fu Yan had risked his life to save her, Lu Zheng nodded.
What could be more important than two children being true to each other and willing to give their lives for one another?
Lu Zheng sighed deeply, reached out to help his granddaughter up, and a relieved and kind smile appeared on his face.
"Alright, alright, you young people can decide for yourselves. Grandpa is old and can't keep up with your ideas anymore. As long as you're happy, Grandpa will support you."
He paused, patted Lu Yuwu's hand, and spoke solemnly.
"Once Fu Yan recovers from his injuries, let's pick a date and hold the engagement ceremony first. Our Lu family's granddaughter can't be left in such an ambiguous situation."
Lu Yuwu could hardly believe her ears, and her eyes instantly welled up with tears.
She excitedly hugged Lu Zheng's arm, her voice choked with emotion, "Thank you, Grandpa, thank you so much."
Inside the ward, Shang Wu and Madam Fu discussed another matter.
"What are your plans regarding Jin Ting?"
Lu Rang asked in a deep voice, his tone cold.
He couldn't calm down at the thought that his daughter had almost met with misfortune because of this crazy woman.
Madam Fu's face instantly darkened, a hint of heartache and resolve flashing in her eyes.
"I've already had my lawyers follow up on this matter. Armed kidnapping and intentional assault—our Fu family will never protect such a heartless and depraved person! We will do whatever it takes to ensure she is severely punished by law!"
Her attitude was resolute and without the slightest hesitation.
Even though Jin Ting had called her aunt for so many years, when it came to matters that crossed her bottom line and endangered the lives of her son and future daughter-in-law, she chose to put aside her own family for the greater good.
Shang Wu nodded, satisfied with Madam Fu's handling of the situation.
This potential danger must be completely eliminated; we must not give her any more opportunities to harm her family.
After finishing their business, Shang Wu suddenly felt a strange dizziness, and it seemed that warm liquid was flowing down her nose.
She instinctively raised her hand to wipe it, and found her fingertips covered in bright red blood.
"Shang Wu!" Lu Rang was the first to notice her abnormality, his expression changed drastically, and he immediately stepped forward to support her.
Shang Wu wanted to say something, but then everything went black before her eyes, and her body went limp as she collapsed, completely losing consciousness.
"mom!"
"Shangwu!"
The ward was thrown into chaos.
...
When Shang Wu regained consciousness, the first thing she smelled was disinfectant, and when she looked up, she saw the white ceiling of the hospital ward.
She turned her head slightly and saw Lu Yuwu with red and swollen eyes, holding her hand tightly, sitting on the edge of the bed silently shedding tears.
Lu Rang was standing at the door of the ward with his back to her, speaking to the attending physician in a low voice, his expression more solemn than ever before.
"Arrange the surgery as soon as possible... there are risks..."
These words drifted into Shang Wu's ears intermittently.
Her heart sank.
Surgical risks?
Does she... have some serious illness?
Looking at her daughter's red, tear-filled eyes and Lu Rang's heavy back, a terrible thought uncontrollably crept into her mind.
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