In just a few days, Han Jun's appearance had undergone a dramatic change. His hair was messy, his clothes were wrinkled, his eyes were dark and swollen, his lips were dry and chapped, and he had a dark stubble. Beer cans and cigarette butts were scattered all over the ground, and the air was murky and choking.
Almost as soon as she stepped inside, Tang Ning was choked and couldn't help but cough.
But she still walked in without hesitation, ignoring Han Jun lying on the ground, and went straight to the French windows on the other side, pulled open the curtains and pushed open the French windows.
In an instant, the dazzling sunlight poured in, and fresh, clean air rushed in as well.
Looking at the trash all over the floor, Tang Ning closed her eyes briefly, then immediately took out her phone and dialed a housekeeping company, demanding that they send her several hourly workers as soon as possible...
Before Tang Ning could even give the address, she noticed that Han Jun, who had been lying motionless on the ground, trembled slightly with his thick black eyelashes. Without even opening his eyes, he reached for a beer can, picked it up, and poured it into his mouth.
Upon seeing this, the string of reason in Tang Ning's mind finally snapped. She politely hung up the call and then quickly went to Han Jun's side. Just before he poured the beer into his mouth, she snatched the beer can from his hand.
The sudden emptiness in his hands caused Han Jun, whose eyes were tightly closed, to furrow his brow.
The man opened his eyes unhappily, and the next second, he met Tang Ning's gaze, which was as cold as ice.
After staring at each other for an unknown amount of time, Han Jun finally looked away from Tang Ning and spoke in a flat but hoarse voice, "You're back..."
After giving that indifferent greeting, he acted as if Tang Ning didn't exist in his eyes. He sat up halfway and put his other hand on another unopened can of beer.
Just as he was about to reach out and open the tab, suddenly, a small, fair hand reached out from the side and snatched the beer from his hand without a word.
At the same time, Tang Ning's cold voice rang out, "You like to drink, right? I'll drink with you."
As she spoke, she pulled the tab on the beer can that Han Jun hadn't yet opened, tilted her head back, and drank it down.
Before she could even take a sip of her beer, Han Jun swiftly snatched it back, his voice stern, "What are you doing? What are you doing, messing around like this? Don't you know you have a bad stomach?"
Upon hearing this, Tang Ning couldn't help but burst out laughing. "Me, joking?"
She pursed her lips, turned on the front camera of the phone she had been holding, raised her hand and pressed Han Jun's head down, shoving his entire face against the phone. "Then why don't you let Mr. Han see what you look like now, and see who's really messing around!"
After she finished speaking, Tang Ning's chest heaved uncontrollably, whether from anger or something else.
After finally calming down her intense emotions, she released her hand from Han Jun's head. Just as she was about to speak, she suddenly noticed that the man lying on the ground was trembling slightly.
Suddenly turning him over, Tang Ning was shocked to see Han Jun's face was so white it was almost transparent. Not only that, but his hands were also pressed tightly against his stomach, and his whole body was curled up like a boiled shrimp.
"Han Jun..."
She called his name softly.
Before Han Jun could answer her, he suddenly opened his mouth and spat out a mouthful of blood, bright red and glaring.
"Han Jun!"
The original owner had a bad stomach, but how good was Han Jun's stomach anyway?
After all, they had endured those days of hunger together. Han Jun had even tried his best to give food to Tang Ning because she was a girl. It was only because of his good health that he didn't get seriously ill, but it did damage his health. This is why he ended up in this state under the dual stimulation of physical and psychological stress...
Standing in front of the operating room, Tang Ning couldn't help but think this.
Just then, several hurried footsteps suddenly came from beside me.
"President Tang!"
Hearing the call, Tang Ning turned around. The people who came were none other than Han Jun's secretaries.
"How is President Han?"
"He has a perforated stomach and is currently undergoing surgery."
Tang Ning had just finished answering when her phone vibrated again in her trench coat pocket.
The reason it's "again" is because her phone kept vibrating almost the entire way to the hospital after she called an ambulance for Han Jun.
She looked at the name displayed on the screen and answered the call immediately.
"Yes, it's me. Okay, I'll be back in a bit!"
Tang Ning hung up the phone, let out a soft sigh, and then looked at the several secretaries in front of her, whose faces were full of worry, fear, and confusion. She instructed them, "Li Li, you and the others stay here and keep watch. I have to go back to the company immediately. Remember, notify me on WeChat after the surgery is over. You can also call me if anything happens, understand?"
"Understood, Mr. Tang."
"Thank you for your hard work."
Tang Ning's tone softened slightly.
"It's not hard work, it's not hard work, it's what I should do."
Several secretaries said this in unison.
After explaining things to them, Tang Ning glanced at the operating light still on in front of her, clenched her fist, and then walked out of the hospital.
Watching Tang Ning's figure disappear around the corner, the remaining secretaries exchanged glances, and one of the young women suddenly spoke up, "President Tang is really working too hard, juggling two jobs."
"Yes, Mr. Tang is the most capable person I have ever met in my life, and the person I admire the most."
"I don't know if our company can survive this crisis..."
"Hopefully we can pull through."
At the company, Tang Ning was busy until midnight before finally receiving a call from Han Jun's secretaries. After answering the call, she didn't even have time to eat. She bought two sandwiches on the roadside and rushed to the hospital without stopping.
"How about it?"
Upon entering the ward, seeing the secretaries surrounding the bed, Tang Ning casually took off her trench coat and hung it aside. Seeing Li Li moistening Han Jun's lips with a cotton swab, who was still unconscious, she naturally took it from him.
"The doctor said the surgery was very successful. Next, once Mr. Han wakes up and passes gas, he will be able to eat normally. However, he needs to take good care of himself afterward, otherwise it will still be very dangerous."
Li Li quickly reported.
"Thank you for your help."
After Tang Ning finished moisturizing Han Jun's lips, she looked apologetic and said to the others.
"No trouble at all..."
The group quickly waved their hands.
Seeing this, Tang Ning glanced at the clock on the wall and smiled again, "I've kept you all busy until now. How about this, I'll give you a day off tomorrow, but you'll still get your wages. Is that okay?"
Why not?
That's perfect, I can finally have a good rest for a day.
The group quickly expressed their gratitude.
After Tang Ning saw the group off, she sat down by Han Jun's bed and opened her notebook.
Yes, she'll be staying with me tonight.
The main problem was that there were too many things to do at the company. Anyway, she wasn't planning to sleep. Han Jun's sisters were already heartbroken because of their mother's death, and she really didn't want to make them worry about Han Jun's affairs.
It's worth noting that in the story, even though the original owner had such a falling out with Han Jun and Xia Yang, she didn't let Han Jun's mother and sisters know anything about it. They were really good people; she always handled her own affairs and didn't want others to worry about her.
It wasn't until Han's mother passed away that Han Jun's five older sisters learned that Han Jun had broken up with Tang Ning, and they immediately began to hurl insults at Han Jun.
They really said everything.
If Han Jun were in ancient times, he would be a shameless Chen Shimei. All his money was earned by Tang Ning, and now he insists on being with his mistress, which is cheating. He should leave with nothing and not take a single penny.
Xia Yang had just interjected that Tang Ning had cheated on her first.
Then Han Jun's second sister retorted, saying that anyone in the world could cheat, but Tang Ning would never cheat. She was definitely being framed. So what if there were photos? The photos must be fake.
It was precisely because Han Jun's sisters unconditionally chose to believe her that the original owner felt increasingly devastated and desperate. After all, even outsiders could see through it, Han Jun believed it and even took the opportunity to divorce her.
That's why she realized that this man's heart was no longer with her, and there was no point in her forcing it. But she couldn't just let go and let the two of them be together. So she chose revenge, a final, desperate revenge.
Thinking of this, Tang Ning paused slightly while typing, and a smile appeared on her lips.
Just then, her phone suddenly vibrated on her desk. Seeing the two words "Chen Yin" flashing on the screen, Tang Ning raised an eyebrow and answered the call.
"Hey, I know, I've eaten. Where are you now? At the hospital. Yes, Han Jun had some trouble and had surgery. I'm staying with him at the hospital all night. Yeah, don't wait for me. I'm not going back tonight, I'll go back tomorrow morning. I've hired a caregiver. Yeah. What kind of breakfast do you want tomorrow morning? I can bring it back for you. Okay. Get some rest, goodnight."
Tang Ning hung up the phone, stared at the screen for a long time, then smiled gently and threw herself back into her work.
The next day, Tang Ning was awakened by the system notification sound of 54088.
Han Jun's current favorability rating: 85.
Slowly opening her eyes and turning her head, Tang Ning met the gaze of the man on the hospital bed.
"woke up?"
As she spoke, she pressed the bell next to her.
"The doctor will examine you in a bit..."
"You've been watching over me here all night..."
Han Jun's voice was hoarse, as if someone had sprinkled a handful of ash into his throat.
"Don't get me wrong, it's just that I happen to need to work overtime."
As she spoke, Tang Ning raised her hand to check the time. "It's getting late, I should be going. The caregiver I hired should be here soon. Just tell him if you need anything."
After saying that, Tang Ning began to pack up the documents and notebooks she had brought.
Seeing the other person's slightly pale face and the faint dark circles under their eyes, Han Jun felt as if an invisible hand had squeezed his heart tightly, making it hard for him to breathe, and his eyes stung with tears.
What exactly did he do?
Um?
What exactly has he been doing during this time?
He and Tang Ning have been together for ten years, a full ten years. How many decades does a person have in their life? Tang Ning has spent almost all of her most youthful and brilliant ten years on him, accompanying him through disappointment, setbacks, successes, and joys. What did he promise her before? He said he would give her the grandest and most spectacular wedding, making everyone envious of her, and that he would hold her hand for a lifetime, never letting go easily no matter what happened.
But what was the result?
As soon as Xia Yang returned, he seemed to lose his mind, trying to find out about her through various channels and constantly entangled with her, completely forgetting that there was a Tang Ning waiting for him at home.
Now, he can't even bear to think about how Xia Yang endured those five months of contact with him.
And now, in his most painful moment, it is still Tang Ning who is willing to stay by his side...
hehe.
Han Jun laughed silently, and as he laughed, tears began to fall.
At this moment, Tang Ning had already packed her things and was preparing to leave.
Watching her retreating figure, Han Jun suddenly spoke, "Tang Ning..."
Upon hearing this, Tang Ning immediately stopped in her tracks, not because of Han Jun's call, but because he had just given her another 3 points of favorability.
Han Jun's current favorability rating: 88.
Out of consideration for their goodwill, she stopped, and then she heard—
"sorry……"
Upon hearing this, Tang Ning herself didn't feel anything, but the lingering consciousness in her body caused her eyes to suddenly well up with tears.
It was as if the dry eyes of someone who had lived in this body for a long time had regained the awareness to shed tears.
There was no other reason than that she deserved this sincere apology.
Tang Ning gently wiped away the tear from the corner of her eye, without saying a word or offering forgiveness.
For her, a simple apology wasn't enough.
Even with enough sincerity, it's far from enough.
Those who do wrong should pay the price.
Author's note: Tang Ning: If apologies were useful, what would I be needed for?
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