Shen Shi'en was slightly taken aback, then smiled and said, "This Doctor Lin has extraordinary medical skills and can bring the dead back to life. We should indeed thank him properly!"
"It's not just his medical skills that are extraordinary, Dr. Lin is also a very good person. Dad, you don't know, he has helped our Shen family many times!"
Shen Manshu quickly recounted Lin Yu's story, emphasizing how he had rescued her several times and even sent people to protect her.
Shen Shi'en clicked his tongue in amazement upon hearing this.
Unexpectedly, this Dr. Lin is quite extraordinary; it turns out he's a member of the martial arts world.
Moreover, based on his understanding of his daughter, he knew that this girl had never shown any interest in the opposite sex before, yet this time she praised Dr. Lin highly, making her intentions quite obvious.
After Shen Manshu finished speaking, Shen Shi'en looked at her with a playful expression.
Shen Manshu blushed. "Dad, why are you looking at me like that?"
Shen Shi smiled slightly and said, "Girl, you haven't fallen for this Doctor Lin, have you?"
Shen Manshu's pretty face flushed red. "Dad, I... I just admire..."
Shen Shi'en shook his head. "I'm your father. Do you think I can't see through your thoughts? Tell me, how far have things progressed between you two?"
Shen Manshu's pretty face turned even redder, "Look at what you're saying, we're just friends now, it's not like what you're saying... But... I really, really like Dr. Lin!"
Hearing his daughter admit it, Shen Shi'en shook his head with a helpless smile, "Look at you, you were so stubborn just now! Now you've given yourself away, haven't you?"
"dad……"
"Alright, alright!" Shen Shi'en didn't intend to tease her anymore. He paused and said, "I have no objection to who you like. However, when we were young, the Marshal and I made a verbal engagement. Although so many years have passed, a man's word is his bond. Besides, the Marshal's word is law, so we can't pretend it didn't happen!"
Shen Manshu pursed her lips and said, "Dad, the young marshal is indeed very outstanding, but I've never met him. What if it's not a good match? Besides, I already have someone in my heart. Apart from Dr. Lin, I won't fall in love with anyone else!"
Shen Shi'en shook his head helplessly and sighed inwardly.
He knew his daughter well; once she made up her mind, nothing could sway her.
However, he had already died once, and he had long since become indifferent to some things. Being alive was already a great blessing, and nothing was more important than his daughter's happiness.
He sighed and said, "Alright, then so be it. I'll ask the young marshal to cancel the marriage at a suitable time. But... alas, the marshal is a man who cares about his reputation. If I take the initiative to bring it up, I'm afraid he'll lose face!"
Saving face is one thing, but all interests are built upon relationships. The Shen family has been able to establish itself in Xidu for so many years entirely thanks to the support of the Governor's Mansion. Now that he has taken the initiative to annul the engagement, the two families will likely drift apart in the future.
Shen Manshu was perceptive and naturally knew what her father was thinking. She couldn't help but comfort him, "Dad, our Shen family has already achieved a lot of wealth and status. I think that in this life, we don't need to be rich and powerful. Being happy and joyful is the most important thing!"
Shen Shi'en nodded. "You're right! What's so good about wealth and glory? I originally thought Xiao Chen was a reliable kid and wanted to share some of the family business with him, but I never expected that wealth would be so blinding. He would actually betray the Shen family and do such a vicious thing. I'm so disappointed in him. Cough cough cough!"
Thinking of his adopted son, Shen Shi'en became somewhat agitated and coughed violently.
"Dad, don't get agitated!" Shen Manshu quickly patted his back to comfort him, "Dad, that's an ingrate, he can't be tamed. I told you that a long time ago, but you just wouldn't believe me!"
Shen Shi'en sighed and shook his head, saying, "I have no choice! My health is deteriorating day by day. The succession of the title is the most important thing for my Shen family. If you had married and had children earlier, I wouldn't have to worry about this so much!"
Shen Manshu quickly comforted him, "Dad, don't worry. Dr. Lin said your health will gradually improve, and you will definitely live to be a hundred!"
Shen Shi'en chuckled, "You silly girl, you really can't stop talking about Doctor Lin!"
He thought for a moment and said, "How about this, you find some time to arrange a meeting with this Dr. Lin. When I'm discharged from the hospital, we'll hold a banquet to properly entertain him! It'll be a way of thanking him for saving our Shen family's life!"
Shen Manshu nodded repeatedly, her face beaming with joy, and said, "Okay, Dad, I'll tell Doctor Lin about this later!" Then, Shen Manshu had a servant push Shen Shi'en around for a full-body checkup.
The test results were all normal; apart from being a little weak, there were no other problems.
The father and daughter were finally relieved.
Shen Shi'en visited Uncle Li's ward again, but then, feeling a bit tired, returned to his own ward.
After her father fell asleep, Shen Manshu had Xiao Huan push her outside and dialed Lin Yu's number.
Excitedly, she told him the news, "Hey, Dr. Lin, my dad's awake! I've already told him about you, and he's incredibly grateful to you. He even said he wants to treat you to a meal! I just wanted to let you know first, hehe! Don't refuse!"
Lin Yu was overjoyed to hear that Shen Shi'en had woken up, and said with a smile, "As long as the Marquis is awake, let's cancel the banquet!"
"I already said you can't refuse!" Shen Manshu said angrily.
Lin Yu smiled wryly and had no choice but to agree.
After hanging up the phone, Lin Yu thought for a moment and then called Feng Jiu over.
"Young Marshal, what are your orders?" Feng Jiu asked, bowing.
Lin Yu smiled and said, "Shen Shi'en is awake. We should pay our respects formally. Tomorrow morning, I'll send someone to deliver a formal invitation in my name!"
Feng Jiu was slightly taken aback, and then became slightly excited.
Shen Shi'en is awake?
Doesn't that mean the last letter of recommendation is about to be received?
The young marshal can finally rightfully sit in the position of heir apparent as the successor of the Feng family!
Thinking of this, Feng Jiu immediately and excitedly agreed, "Yes!"
The next morning.
A visiting card was delivered to Shen Shi'en's ward at the First Affiliated Hospital.
"The young marshal is coming to visit?"
Upon receiving this news, Shen Manshu felt somewhat uneasy.
After all, this was someone she had been engaged to, and she felt somewhat flustered upon learning that he was coming.
Furthermore, she had already decided on Dr. Lin. This made her even more unsure how to face the young marshal, especially since he had done the Shen family a favor in the Kowloon Official Residence incident.
Shen Shi'en could easily see through her thoughts and sneered, "What's wrong, little girl? Are you scared already?"
Shen Manshu blushed. "I... what do I have to be afraid of? I just don't know how to face him!"
Shen Shi'en smiled and shook his head. "Alright, since you've already chosen to annul the engagement, there's no need for you to show your face anymore. When the young marshal comes to visit, just go out and avoid him. I'll take care of him!"
"Dad, you're so wonderful, I love you so much!"
Overwhelmed with emotion, Shen Manshu jumped up and gave her father a big hug.
Shen Shi'en was stunned, "Manshu, your leg..."
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