Lin Wan's manicured nails dug deeply into Wang Hu's shoulder, while the phone screen on the bedside table shone brightly in the darkness.
When the hospital caller ID vibrated for the third time, she finally pulled her arm away from the burning sensation. The doctor's voice, tinged with static, came through the receiver: "Mr. Song Mingyuan has been in a serious car accident and now requires a family member's signature for surgery."
The dressing mirror reflected her long, loose hair, the ends still damp with the sweat of passion.
Her memory suddenly flashed back to the scene at their engagement party where Song Mingyuan put a diamond ring on her finger, but that sweetness vanished with the death of their child.
Wang Hu's large hands roamed over her body. "Coming soon," she said dismissively into the phone, her voice broken into a groan by Wang Hu's sudden movement.
The shrill alarm of the monitor echoed down the corridor. For the umpteenth time, Song Mingyuan's attending physician glanced at the clock outside the operating room; the operating lights cast a ghastly white glow on the surgical screen.
When the nurse handed over the critical condition notice for the third time, the hospital director lowered his voice and said, "Can't you contact anyone else? Perform emergency resuscitation to save his life!"
The next morning, security guards were driving away reporters trying to sneak into the VIP lane, their flashes shattering into a blinding starlight in the rain.
As the morning light pierced through the clouds, Lin Wan rushed into the hospital in ten-centimeter high heels.
The smell of disinfectant mingled with the lingering scent of last night's perfume. Clutching the blood-stained critical condition notice, she heard the doctor's heavy sigh: "The third cervical vertebra is completely fractured. Even if the surgery is successful, you will require 24-hour care for the rest of your life."
When she was about to transfer money to the hospital's account, she discovered that their joint account had been frozen.
Suddenly, the television at the nurses' station broadcast a news report. The footage showed that Song Wenming, from the Provincial Urban Construction Bureau, was under investigation for suspected embezzlement, and that the Haicheng Group building had been sealed off.
Lin Wan's face instantly drained of color—her five properties and three black cards had now become glaring related assets in the investigation team's documents.
The nurse at the cashier handed the last debit card back to Lin Wan. "This card can't be used either!"
She said angrily, "Get discharged! We don't have the money for treatment!"
Actually, she had another card, which Wang Hu had given her this morning. She just assumed that Wang Hu was using the card to coax her.
Lin Wan recalled Wang Hu's strange expression when he came to the hospital, and then called Wang Hu from a corner of the hospital, "Did you know in advance?"
Wang Hu said, "The investigation into the Song family? I submitted all the evidence!"
Lin Wan angrily questioned Wang Hu, "Why did you do this? And why didn't you tell me beforehand! Do you know that all my properties and savings have been frozen!"
Wang Hu understood Lin Wan's feelings at that moment, but he was not the kind of man who would abandon someone after the fact.
He quickly and gently coaxed Lin Wan, "Baby, don't be angry. We didn't even know each other before last night! Besides, how much are your mere five houses worth? Didn't I already give you a card? With that card, you can buy as many houses as you want, even ten!"
Lin Wan still had some doubts after hearing Wang Hu's words.
She walked up to the ATM, inserted her card into the card slot, and then entered her PIN.
When the balance section appeared on the screen, the string of numbers almost made her jaw drop!
Lin Wan's eyes widened as she carefully counted the numbers—a whopping 1.2 billion RMB in cash!
She couldn't believe her eyes; so much money—it was an astronomical figure!
Holding her phone, Lin Wan said incredulously to Wang Hu on the other end, "So much money, and you're just giving it to me like that? Aren't you afraid I'll take the money and run away?"
Wang Hu's lips curled into a wicked smile as he confidently said, "Hehe, baby, do you think you can live without me?"
Lin Wan felt a little embarrassed by Wang Hu's words, and involuntarily recalled the craziness of the previous night, her face turning slightly red.
She didn't say anything more and turned to walk towards the hospital's payment counter.
As Lin Wan swiped her card, a thought suddenly flashed through her mind: everyone else was spending their husbands' money to find lovers, but here she was, spending her lover's money to save her husband. This feeling was truly strange… Life is unpredictable, and fortunes can be unpredictable!
When Wang Hu returned to the hotel, it was already nine o'clock in the morning.
When he gently pushed open the door, the sight before him warmed his heart—Liu Ying had already woken up and was sitting in a chair in the living room, pouting her sexy little red lips and looking at him with some anger.
Wang Hu was always thick-skinned. Facing Liu Ying's gaze, he stepped forward without hesitation and pulled her into a tight embrace.
His voice was deep and gentle, as if it could melt one's heart: "Oh, baby, you're finally awake! Haven't had breakfast yet? Come on, let's go get something to eat together."
However, Liu Ying was not swayed by his sweet words.
Her keen sense of smell detected the lingering scent of other women's perfume on Wang Hu, and this unfamiliar smell instantly ignited her dissatisfaction.
"Ugh! I'm so angry!"
He specifically asked me to come and keep him company, but he disappeared all night, spending the whole night with other women.
Liu Ying grew angrier the more she thought about it. She buried her head in Wang Hu's arms, her hands unconsciously clenching into two small fists, which then fell lightly onto Wang Hu's chest like raindrops, making a banging sound.
Although the sound was quite loud, she didn't actually use much force; it was more of a way to vent her emotions.
Wang Hu naturally sensed Liu Ying's anger, but he did not let her go because of it.
He grabbed Liu Ying's fists, raised them high, and then held them firmly with one hand while using the other to wrap his arms around her slender waist.
Before Liu Ying could react, Wang Hu suddenly lowered his head and kissed her alluring red lips with perfect accuracy.
The sudden kiss made Liu Ying's body tremble violently, and her originally upright body instantly became soft and powerless.
After Wang Hu released her hands, she seemed to lose her support and involuntarily hugged his neck.
As they kissed, they ended up on the bed in the bedroom.
Looking down at Wang Hu, Liu Ying couldn't understand why he could always so easily coax her when she was angry.
I wanted to pretend to be angry and pout while scolding him a couple of times.
But as Wang Hu moved, the words that were about to come out of his mouth changed into another sound.
An hour later, Liu Ying's hair was soaked with sweat and clung tightly to her face.
In Wang Hu's eyes, she looked incredibly alluring. He kissed her red lips and said, "It's almost noon. Let's take a shower, go downstairs for lunch, and then go out and have some fun!"
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