Chapter 41 You're getting old, old man. One has to accept getting old. ...
The guests at the scene all turned their heads in unison.
Li Yin's gaze finally settled on a middle-aged man with disheveled and wrinkled clothes. He was clutching his trouser legs with both hands, his head bowed, and his expression was obscured.
Liu Dachun!
How could it be Liu Dachun?!
Facing the utterly shocked gazes of the crowd, Liu Dachun slowly raised his head and looked at everyone.
They also looked at Old Master Li, whose face was a mixture of red and green.
He moved his lips slightly, his eyelids half-open, looking innocent and pitiful.
However, his words were like sharp swords, piercing straight into Old Master Li's heart.
"Li Yin's mother was an art student. During her summer vacation, she worked part-time at a restaurant in a five-star hotel. Somehow, the old man took a liking to her. That girl had backbone; no matter how much the old man threatened or tempted her, she remained unmoved and refused his offer to be her sugar daddy. Later, the old man had no choice but to use some methods, taking advantage of her when she was drunk..."
He raised his hand and pointed to Xiao Liuzi, who was standing behind Old Master Li.
"It was Xiao Liu who pushed her. She fell and hit her head on the corner of the table, and passed out on the spot, which allowed us to leave smoothly. Li Yin was really like a wolf cub at that time, struggling with all his might. I still have the teeth marks he left on my arm."
As he spoke, Liu Dachun stretched out his arm, rolled up his sleeve, and revealed a circular scar on his arm that did indeed look like a tooth mark.
With one twist after another, the guests were completely overwhelmed and listened blankly to his recollections.
Just a short time ago, Liu Dachun was bitterly accusing Li Yin.
Why are they suddenly speaking up for Li Yin?
With him, the person involved back then, personally testifying, everyone had no choice but to believe that everything Li Yin said was true!
But why is that?
Why?
Old Master Li was also thinking about this issue.
He had supported Liu Dachun for so many years, and even introduced Liu Dachun to his wife. Before the banquet began today, Liu Dachun knelt before him, spitting out tears and vowing to personally drag Li Yin into hell.
Why was Liu Dachun able to betray him so easily in the blink of an eye?
A sharp ringing sound filled his ears, and Old Master Li could barely hear what Liu Dachun was saying.
He leaned on his cane and quickly walked to Liu Dachun's side, his withered hand trembling as he grabbed Liu Dachun's collar.
"Why?"
He leaned closer and whispered in Liu Dachun's ear, "Dachun, why?"
Liu Dachun stopped talking and looked at Old Master Li with a complicated expression.
The old man's face was etched with wrinkles, and his usually sharp eyes revealed a sense of helplessness and confusion.
Liu Dachun slowly leaned close to his ear and coldly replied, "President Li said that as long as I'm willing to come forward and expose him, he will submit evidence in my son's favor and get him a reduced sentence. He will also give me a satisfactory explanation regarding my company and my wife's illness. I'm sorry, sir."
They spoke very softly, so that only the two of them could hear each other.
Old Master Li frowned deeply, unable to believe what he had just heard, and asked in a low voice, "Just because of these things, Liu Dachun, just because of these things?"
It's just a small thing, like lifting a finger.
He can do all of these things too!
Liu Dachun would betray him over such trivial matters?!
Liu Dachun paused, a cruel smile playing on his lips: "Old man, why don't you understand?"
Old Master Li's eyes widened in fury as he stared intently at Liu Dachun, waiting for him to utter even more cruel words.
"Didn't you just say that you're getting old, and the future of the Li family ultimately belongs to President Li? Old man, one has to accept getting old."
As if in response to Liu Dachun's words, the Li family members who had been agitated by Li Yin suddenly changed their tune and began to shout angrily.
"I never imagined that Li Jianguo, who appeared so virtuous on the surface, would actually do such a beastly thing behind the scenes!"
"Pah, that disgusts me!"
"Young Master Li is much better. He puts righteousness before personal feelings and upholds justice and the law. Unlike some disrespectful elders who are greedy for power and eager to scheme and plot."
"Support CEO Li who is seeking revenge for his mother! Rape criminal, get out of the Li family!"
"No wonder Liu Dachun testified on the spot; this kind of scum deserves to be killed by everyone!"
The crowd, speaking with righteous indignation, slowly moved closer to Old Master Li, surrounding him in the center, as if it were a spontaneous trial.
Grandpa Li let go of his hand in a daze and looked around at the group of people surrounding him.
One after another, incredibly familiar faces—his former juniors, subordinates, students… In the past, when they saw him, these people always wore polite and considerate smiles, speaking cautiously, afraid of displeasing him.
Now, all that remains on their faces is disgust and disdain.
A familiar face, but a strange and frightening expression.
Old Master Li couldn't help but raise his hand to rub his eyes, thinking that his eyes were probably playing tricks on him.
Li Yin, standing not far away, quietly watched this scene.
At this moment, he was like a newly crowned emperor, strategizing and coldly watching the final days of the previous emperor.
Old Master Li slowly collapsed.
At that moment, he realized that he was truly old.
So old that he can't even see the true colors of the Li family anymore.
The old man fell into the trap but was still smug about it.
So, today's prey wasn't Li Yin, but him...
No!
He absolutely refuses to accept his fate!
How could Li Jianguo, who has experienced so many ups and downs in his life, be so easily defeated?
Even if he dies, he'll take someone down with him to hell!
"Get out!!! All of you, get out!"
As if suddenly given strength, Old Master Li stood up abruptly and fiercely swung his cane at Liu Dachun beside him!
Liu Dachun was startled and instinctively dodged to the side.
Grandpa Li's cane missed its target, causing him to lose his balance and fall downwards. His cane accidentally touched the power cord of the speaker next to him, producing a crackling sound and sparks.
The old man's head slammed hard against the stage steps.
Fresh blood gushed out instantly.
Blood and electrical sparks intertwined, producing some mysterious reaction. Several large electrical appliances in the banquet hall simultaneously emitted sparks, seemingly due to a short circuit.
The air was instantly filled with the stench of burning.
The guests had never seen anything like it before, and many of the timid women screamed in fright.
Li Yin stepped forward, checking on Old Master Li's condition while instructing his assistant, "Evacuate the guests and ask them to take shelter outside for the time being."
"yes."
The assistant nodded and led his team to evacuate the guests in an orderly manner.
Under their orderly guidance, the unruly guests gradually calmed down and walked out the door in an orderly fashion.
Sheng Yunqi sighed inwardly and patted Ling Shu's shoulder, "Shu, let's go out first."
Now that things have come to this, Old Master Li has suffered a crushing defeat, and whether he lives or dies, his days ahead will not be easy.
Ling Shu nodded and walked out with Sheng Yunqi.
Behind her, Li Yin stretched out his finger and placed it under Old Master Li's nose. After a moment, he said with some regret, "He's not dead, he just fainted from the fall."
It's true that evil can live on for a thousand years.
He seemed startled, hugging himself tightly. "The spot where he was injured is exactly the same as your mother's back then!"
Even the way they fell was so similar!
Liu Dachun prided himself on his courage, but even he couldn't help but feel a chill run down his spine when he witnessed such a coincidental scene.
Li Yin paused slightly, withdrew his hand, and slowly stood up.
Mother...did you see that?
Are you finally... a little happier now?
He turned around and, expressionless, ordered, "Send him to the hospital. Don't let him die."
Sometimes, death is the only relief.
Only by living can one atone for their sins.
-
Outside the Li family banquet hall, the guests were still immersed in the events that had just unfolded, gathering in groups and discussing excitedly.
Even Sheng Yunqi couldn't escape the trend; he was on the phone with Su Ruomeng.
"Ruomeng, you have no idea how amazing Old Master Li's fall was! He actually knocked himself unconscious! But he's lucky to be alive, and President Li has already arranged for someone to take him to the hospital."
Not far away, below the stairs, several burly servants were placing a stretcher into a cart.
The old man on the stretcher had his head wrapped in gauze, his eyes closed, and his face looked like a dead man.
Sheng Yunqi couldn't help but click his tongue in dismay: "A once-powerful figure has ended up like this. He only has himself to blame and deserves it!"
Ling Shu stood beside him, listening with a smile to his and Su Ruomeng's rambling conversation.
"Host, be careful. This is a time of chaos, and the Su family may take advantage of it to attack you."
The dog system suddenly reminded her.
Ling Shu's smile remained unchanged, but her gaze shifted slightly, and she noticed two furtive figures approaching out of the corner of her eye.
"Don't worry, I'm keeping an eye on it."
With the Su family's limited abilities, they would probably need to train for another five hundred years to plot against her.
She pretended to be oblivious, her eyes fixed intently on the people dealing with Old Master Li in the distance.
Behind her, Su Yao pulled his mother closer.
His eyes gleamed with excitement: "She's standing on the steps right now, Mom, rush over and crash into her, knocking her down the steps! She might fall even harder than Grandpa Li!"
Su's mother hesitated, her steps faltering, "I...I can't."
"mom!"
Su Yao's eyes flashed with anger. "Didn't you say you loved me the most and were willing to do anything for me? If you can't even do this little thing right, how am I supposed to stand in the Zhao family in the future?"
"Once she falls, just say you bumped into her by accident, and I'll testify for you. Zhao Liheng said the Zhao family will be responsible for all subsequent compensation; he just wants to vent his anger!"
Now even Bai Yue dares to laugh at him, he doesn't want to live like this for another day!
Su's mother was both scared and heartbroken for her son. After hesitating for a moment, she hardened her heart and said, "Okay, Mom will go!"
She squinted at Ling Shu not far away, swaying her body from side to side, searching for the best angle to crash into her.
At this moment, Su's mother seemed to have completely forgotten that Ling Shu was her biological daughter Su Ruomeng's sister-in-law.
If she really did injure Ling Shu, how should Su Ruomeng conduct herself in the Sheng family?
I don't know if Su's mother forgot or if she never cared.
She took several deep breaths, finally made up her mind, and charged fiercely towards Ling Shu!
Su's mother seemed to be able to smell the faint fragrance on Ling Shu's body.
She closed her eyes, as if she couldn't bear to witness Ling Shu's tragic fall down the steps.
I hope Ling Shu won't blame her; she did all this for her son.
Anyway, it's just rolling down a step. Ling Shu is so young, she must be in good physical condition. At most, she'll just break a bone.
It should be fine, right?
After she bumped into him, the Zhao family got their revenge and should treat her son better and help him get medical treatment, right?
Ling Shu nimbly dodged to the side, her movements as light and graceful as a butterfly, leaving no trace.
Su's mother did not feel the expected impact, and in a flash, she hurriedly opened her eyes.
There was nothing ahead; Ling Shu, who had just been standing there, had vanished without a trace.
No, it's not that there's nothing at all.
There is a long staircase outside the banquet hall, with a full twenty steps.
Su's mother: "?!"
Only a fleeting sense of confusion and fear crossed her mind before she completely lost her balance and fell heavily to the ground.
Her body rolled and thrashed uncontrollably, accompanied by a piercing scream.
The crowd instantly stirred.
"Someone has fallen!"
"What happened? How did he fall?"
"I just saw it; it looks like she rushed down by herself."
"ah?"
Su Yao stood in the chaotic crowd, his excitement and ruthlessness frozen as if he had been doused with ice water. His eyes were wide open, and his mouth was unconsciously agape, as if he wanted to shout but couldn't make a sound.
What on earth is going on?!
Why was it Su's mother who fell?!
He instinctively wanted to rush over to check on Su's mother. Just as he was about to walk out, he caught sight of Zhao Liheng in the crowd out of the corner of his eye, and his steps abruptly stopped.
Zhao Liheng wore a relaxed smile as he turned his head to discuss something with the person next to him, not even giving a second glance to Su's mother, who was unconscious below the steps, as if she were just an insignificant passerby who had nothing to do with him.
Beside Zhao Liheng, Bai Yue stood with her arms crossed, her expression icy, like a proud and arrogant peacock. Just as Su Yao looked at her, she seemed to sense something and looked up in Su Yao's direction.
Their eyes met, and Bai Yue's lips curled down slightly as she looked away without any interest.
To her, Su Yao was a complete failure. Since Su's mother had failed to outmaneuver Ling Shu, Bai Yue would no longer spare any energy to pay attention to this mother and son who had brought this upon themselves.
Su Yao also sensed her disdain and contempt.
A flame seemed to suddenly ignite in his mind, fueled by all the misfortunes he had experienced since falling ill, quickly burning away what little rationality he had left.
A bold and crazy idea popped into Su Yao's head, making his body tremble slightly with excitement and his eyes shine brightly.
Even if he's having the worst luck today, he's going to drag someone down with him!
He looked down at Su's mother at the bottom of the steps and let out a somewhat affected roar.
"mom!"
Accelerating, Su Yao rushed down the steps.
He used all his strength and "accidentally" rushed to Zhao Liheng and Bai Yue's side, "unintentionally" bumping heavily into Bai Yue's shoulder.
"ah!"
Bai Yue's pupils dilated, and a crack finally appeared on her cold face.
Su Yao sneered inwardly, but did not linger and continued to run hurriedly down the steps.
Behind him, Bai Yue lost her balance and also fell down the steps!
Hearing her scream, Zhao Liheng turned his head and instinctively reached out to grab Bai Yue, but his fingertips only managed to brush against Bai Yue's hastily loosened hair.
If he insists on capturing Bai Yue, the likely consequence will be that he gets injured as well.
He is a member of the prestigious Zhao family; there's no need for him to risk his life for a woman like Bai Yue!
In a flash, Zhao Liheng's eyes flickered, and he made a decisive choice.
He kept his hands outstretched, watching helplessly as Bai Yue fell downwards.
The scene quickly became even more chaotic.
Su Yao was running downhill, while Bai Yue was falling downhill.
However, Bai Yue was luckier than Su's mother. Because of Su's mother's situation, there were a few people scattered on the steps. Bai Yue only fell down a few steps before being stopped in time, avoiding the tragedy of falling all the way to the bottom of the steps.
Su Yao didn't have time to look back. He ran all the way to his mother's side and bent down to check on her.
Su's mother had a few bruises, but none of them were serious; she had probably just fainted from fright.
Just as Su Yao breathed a sigh of relief, a gasp came from the steps.
"Blood...you're bleeding!"
Su Yao turned around and saw blood flowing from Bai Yue's leg, dripping onto the steps.
His pupils suddenly dilated, as if he had remembered something, and his face instantly turned extremely ugly.
Oops!
Bai Yue lowered her head in confusion, staring blankly at the blood beneath her, seemingly unable to comprehend what had happened.
Zhao Liheng, who had been standing still, changed his expression drastically upon seeing this. He rushed to her side, grabbed her arm, and whispered, "You're bleeding...you're pregnant?!"
Bai Yue slowly raised her head, her expression dazed: "...Yes."
She only found out she might be pregnant after taking a test this morning. She hasn't had a chance to tell Zhao Liheng the news yet.
Beneath her, blood was everywhere.
Even if she is pregnant, things are probably not going well right now.
Li Yin walked quickly through the crowd, stopped a short distance away, and frowned as he watched the scene.
He had just finished dealing with Old Master Li's matter when another accident occurred with the guests. Two people fell down the steps and were injured.
"Quickly call a doctor for emergency treatment, and get the car ready to take you to the hospital immediately."
The assistant nodded in agreement and quickly turned to make the arrangements. Soon, the doctor arrived and treated Su's mother and Bai Yue's injuries. The other servants of the Li family were responsible for dispersing the guests, politely seeing off each guest who had enjoyed the show tonight.
Sheng Yunqi stood there blankly.
He was so focused on talking to Su Ruomeng on the phone that he didn't notice what was happening on the scene.
By the time he came to his senses, it was already too late; Su's mother and Bai Yue were surrounded by doctors and servants.
One was his mother-in-law, and the other was an old acquaintance. They had both old and new grudges against each other, but he couldn't just leave.
He looked at Ling Shu: "Xiao Shu, why don't we stay here and see how things go?"
"Um."
Ling Shu casually agreed.
She has good eyesight, and even from a distance, she can clearly see how Bai Yue and Su's mother are handling the situation.
The doctor was bandaging the wounds of Su's unconscious mother, while Su Yao stood beside her with his head down.
Bai Yue sat in the chair, her face deathly pale and her lips devoid of color.
Zhao Liheng stood beside her, his face extremely grim.
After giving Bai Yue a preliminary diagnosis, the doctor said in a low voice, "Judging from the current situation, the baby... probably can't be saved."
Su Yao heard this too, and lowered his head even further, gripping his pants tightly with both hands, looking very uneasy.
Ling Shu raised an eyebrow and promptly pulled Sheng Yunqi back from walking over, whispering, "Don't go yet, be careful not to get hurt."
Sheng Yunqi stopped in his tracks: "?"
Accidental injury? What kind of accidental injury?
The next moment, he saw Zhao Liheng suddenly erupt and slap Su Yao's face repeatedly with several violent blows.
Zhao Liheng's voice was filled with barely suppressed rage: "Bastard! You bastard!"
He had clearly used all his strength, and Su Yao was forced to stagger backward, falling to the ground and spitting out two bloody teeth.
Having been pampered since childhood, Su Yao had never experienced anything like this before, and immediately flew into a rage: "Zhao Liheng, how dare you hit me?!"
Zhao Liheng looked down at him arrogantly: "So what if I hit you? Even if I beat you to death today, what can you do about it?!"
He looked at Su Yao as if he were looking at a disgusting pile of garbage.
Ling Shu's heart stirred slightly.
[Strange, why is Zhao Liheng so angry? Does he care about Bai Yue? That doesn't make sense.]
Sheng Yunqi listened to Ling Shu's thoughts and felt puzzled as well.
I couldn't help but pay attention to the situation.
Not content with just hitting him, Zhao Liheng also made threats: "You hurt my woman, you must pay the price! From today onwards, the Zhao family no longer welcomes you, get out of the Zhao family!"
His fists were clenched tightly, as if he could rush up and beat Su Yao up again at any moment.
Su Yao covered his face, looked at Zhao Liheng provocatively, and chuckled maliciously.
Very well, since Zhao Liheng has broken off relations with him first, then he doesn't need to be polite anymore.
He glanced to the side and saw that Old Zhao, Zhao Liheng's father, was standing not far away, looking at them with displeasure.
Old Zhao was always the head of the Zhao family and always favored his youngest son, Zhao Liheng. Even when Zhao Liheng beat him in front of everyone, Old Zhao simply stood by and watched without trying to stop him.
Ha, father and son are both beasts, a den of snakes and rats.
Since that's the case, he doesn't need to give them any face.
He deliberately spoke loudly, as if he wanted everyone present to hear him.
"After all, you completely lost your manhood after returning from the Sheng family and became a eunuch! You finally had a son, but he was miscarried before he was even fully formed. Aren't you devastated?"
Su Yao discovered this secret by accident while living at the Zhao family's house.
During this period, Zhao Liheng had a very bad temper and kept seeing all sorts of doctors and taking all sorts of strange medicines.
Bai Yue had always stayed by his side without complaint, serving him and comforting him. Zhao Liheng treated Bai Yue badly, often beating and scolding her at will, and didn't treat her like a human being at all.
However, considering Bai Yue's attentive service, he tolerated her staying with him.
Bai Yue is pretty and obedient, how could Zhao Liheng resist her?
Su Yao became suspicious and secretly eavesdropped on his conversation with the doctor, learning the shocking news.
This was Zhao Liheng's biggest weakness, and Su Yao originally planned to use it as a trump card, waiting until the necessary time.
I never expected that Bai Yue would be pregnant!
In his anger, he casually pushed her, which caused Bai Yue to miscarry!
Bai Yue is likely carrying Zhao Liheng's only child. If the child is lost, Zhao Liheng will definitely go insane. To avoid further retaliation from Zhao Liheng, Su Yao chose to expose his shameful behavior in front of the old boss.
Does a man who has lost his fertility deserve to be the heir of the Zhao family?
Of course not!
Just as Su Yao had imagined, upon hearing these words, Zhao Liheng took a few steps back, the fierce look on his face instantly fading, replaced by panic and unease.
Halfway through his sentence, Zhao Liheng suddenly covered his mouth, belatedly realizing that he had spoken out of turn.
He turned his head in alarm and looked at Old Zhao, who was not far away.
The expression on Old Zhao's face had darkened, even though he had been standing by and watching.
Su Yao lay on the ground laughing, his mouth full of blood as he retorted, "Nonsense? Zhao Liheng, any doctor could find out. Do you think you can still hide it?!"
"Bastard! Bastard!"
Zhao Liheng became even more violent, raising his leg high, intending to kick Su Yao hard.
A calm voice stopped him: "Stop!"
Zhao Liheng froze instantly, a look of fear and unease flashing across his face.
The person who called out to him was General Manager Zhao.
Old Zhao strode over, staring at Zhao Liheng with an extremely imposing gaze, and asked in a deep voice, "Is everything he said true?"
Zhao Liheng shrugged, somewhat afraid of his father.
He swallowed hard. "Dad, no, I'm just sick. I'll get better!"
He gets angry whenever this is mentioned.
He got this disease because of Bai Yue and the Sheng family! He gave Bai Yue the latest special medicine from the black market in the US so that she could use it on Sheng Yunqi. His friend had warned him when giving him the medicine that it was very potent, but had serious side effects, and that he should never use it on himself.
Who would have thought that, after all the twists and turns, he would end up taking the traditional Chinese medicine himself!
When he returned to the Zhao family and found that his virility had vanished, Zhao Liheng almost went crazy.
During this period, he took medicine and received injections, and even saw several traditional Chinese medicine doctors, but there was no improvement!
He didn't dare say that in front of Mr. Zhao; he could only say that his illness could definitely be cured.
Old Zhao sneered, clearly not believing his story.
That's enough.
Those two short words seemed to carry a tremendous weight, causing Zhao Liheng's lips to instantly lose all color.
Old Zhao didn't look at Zhao Liheng again, but turned to signal his men to help Su Yao up.
He walked over to Su Yao, took out a clean white handkerchief from his suit pocket, and politely handed it to Su Yao. His tone changed from the sharp one he used when facing Zhao Liheng to a gentle and polite one: "Mr. Su Yao, no matter what, my son shouldn't have hit someone. I apologize to you on his behalf."
Su Yao raised his hand to wipe the blood from the corner of his mouth, snorted coldly, and did not answer.
Old Zhao was not angered by his unreasonable attitude. He smiled slightly and said, "The Zhao family will give you an explanation regarding your and your mother's matter. Rest assured, we will ensure that you two are safe and sound."
Just then, the ambulance arrived. Old Zhao stepped aside and gestured to Su Yao, "Get your mother to the hospital as soon as possible, don't delay her treatment."
He always had a smile on his face, and his expression towards Su Yao even seemed somewhat kind.
The old Mr. Zhao of the Zhao family is a notorious "smiling tiger." He is polite on the surface but ruthless behind the scenes.
Seeing that he had done his part, Su Yao bowed to thank Old Zhao and then got into the car with the stretcher carrying his mother.
Old Zhao walked over to Bai Yue again and comforted her.
"Xiaoyue, don't worry, you are Liheng's fiancée, and you have a long future together. Take good care of yourself after you go to the hospital. I will definitely give you a satisfactory answer regarding the child."
Bai Yue's expression shifted slightly, the sorrow on her face lessened, and a thoughtful look flashed in her eyes.
Old Zhao was always making promises to her.
She had no doubt that if she proposed to marry Zhao Liheng right now, Mr. Zhao would readily agree and begin arranging their wedding.
With just a few words, she can instantly fulfill all her childhood wishes and obsessions.
However, Bai Yue opened her mouth but couldn't say anything.
...Perhaps the stomach pain was too much for her to think rationally.
Bai Yue lowered her head and nodded haphazardly.
The doctors put Bai Yue into another ambulance.
The two ambulances sped away, leaving only the Zhao father and son standing there.
Zhao Liheng raised his hand to rub his nose, looking somewhat uneasy: "Dad... I really can cure him, really!"
Old Zhao stood with his hands behind his back, his smile still on his face, but his words were icy cold: "Useless!"
Zhao Liheng's face turned ashen. He opened his mouth, but didn't know what to say.
"I thought you'd be better. I never imagined you'd be just like your two brothers—a brainless idiot!"
Perhaps because there were no outsiders around, Old Zhao spoke without any politeness, "It's one thing to be sick, but to have even a nobody like Su Yao discover your illness and expose your weakness in public. Zhao Liheng, I really misjudged you, you arrogant fool!"
Zhao Liheng's head drooped lower and lower, his body trembling slightly.
“None of your three sons can compare to your eldest sister! If Li En were still alive, the Zhao family's legacy would have nothing to do with you!”
When the topic turned to his eldest daughter, who had passed away at a young age, Mr. Zhao's expression revealed an unconcealable grief and longing.
He shook his head, losing interest in cursing. "Forget it, I'll talk about it when I get back."
Turning around, Old Zhao looked around with a gloomy expression, his gaze meeting Ling Shu's in the distance.
Ling Shu stood atop the steps, looking down at him with an utterly calm expression, like a tranquil lake without a ripple.
Old Zhao smiled at her, but beneath that warm smile lay an overwhelming chill.
Ling Shu showed no fear and nodded in response.
Mr. Zhao's smile vanished abruptly, and he strode away.
Zhao Liheng and the other members of the Zhao family hurriedly chased after them.
Sheng Yunqi peeked around Ling Shu and asked, "Little Shu, what are the Zhao family talking about? Did Zhao Liheng really... do that thing?"
He didn't have Ling Shu's good hearing, and couldn't hear anything from a distance. He only saw Old Zhao scold Zhao Liheng and leave angrily.
Ling Shu said, "Oh, it should be true."
Sheng Yunqi clicked his tongue, feeling a wave of fear wash over him: "That drug was so potent? Luckily we were prepared, otherwise I would have been the one in trouble!"
Ling Shu added, "Old Zhao is very angry, probably because he thinks Zhao Liheng is a disgrace. I guess Zhao Liheng will probably not be qualified to be an heir in the future."
Infertility is a consequence of taking medication and suffering the consequences of one's own actions.
Even their only descendant was killed off.
That's really embarrassing.
"Serves you right!"
Sheng Yunqi unleashed a torrent of angry curses.
Ling Shu looked in the direction the Zhao family had left and suggested to Sheng Yunqi, "Brother, let's not tell sister-in-law about the Su family's matter yet."
Su's mother tried to push her down the stairs in the chaos, but ended up hurting herself instead.
It's best not to let Su Ruomeng know about this.
After all, that was the legendary "smiling tiger".
"Um."
Sheng Yunqi thought so too.
"I will send someone to keep an eye on things and do my best to ensure Su's mother's safety."
Sheng Yunqi is not a saint; trying to control everything will only harm himself.
Seeing that there were fewer and fewer people in the square outside the banquet hall, Sheng Yunqi called out to Ling Shu, "Xiao Shu, let's go too."
"good."
Ling Shu nodded and was about to leave when a voice called out from behind her.
"Ling Shu".
She stopped and looked back.
As dusk settled, Li Yin's tall figure disappeared into the night, making his eyes shine like stars.
Can I speak with you alone?
-
Li Yin and Ling Shu walked one after the other through the tall tree wall and into the quiet little garden.
I wonder what kind of flowers are planted in the garden. Even though it's nighttime, a delicate fragrance still lingers in the air.
The streetlights illuminated the colorful flowers on both sides of the path, red and purple blooming in a continuous expanse, brilliant and magnificent.
Ling Shu spoke first.
"congratulations."
The great revenge has been achieved.
Li Yin smiled and said, "Thank you."
He stopped and turned to look at Ling Shu.
The subtle fragrance in the air seemed to have intensified.
Ling Shu stopped and blinked gently.
"Without you, I wouldn't have been able to find my mother's ashes and collect her works, nor would I have been able to uncover the whole truth of what happened back then through Liu Dachun."
Li Yin's voice was deep and pleasant, like a sigh.
"Ling Shu, thank goodness for you."
Ling Shu couldn't help but smile: "I was just throwing out a brick to start a fire; you are the one who truly accomplished all of this."
Besides, even without her, Li Yin would have found another way to take revenge sooner or later.
The infamous King Yama of the Apocalypse will never let hatred go so easily.
Li Yin smiled, raised his hand to touch his nose, and seemed a little unnatural.
He was always calm and collected; this was the first time Ling Shu had ever seen him act this way.
Her heart suddenly skipped a beat.
Li Yin paused, speaking with extreme care, each word carefully chosen.
"Come to my side?"
Seemingly afraid that Ling Shu would misunderstand, Li Yin quickly added: "I know that you and Sheng Yun Shen are only in a marriage of convenience. You have never met before the marriage and have no feelings for each other."
"The Sheng family has been very good to you. I will stay with you and repay their kindness."
“Ling Shu, if you are willing, I can step in to resolve the conflict between the Sheng family and the Ling family, and let this marriage end in a dignified and harmonious manner.”
“I know you love freedom. With me, you can do whatever you want and go wherever you want. I will try my best to accompany you, protect you, and make your life smooth and joyful, without any worries.”
Ling Shu's eyes widened.
Confess your feelings?
In Ling Shu's mind, Sheng Yun Shen sighed silently.
He had already guessed what Li Yin wanted to say when Li Yin asked to speak with Ling Shu alone.
He and Li Yin are actually the same kind of people. Once they have made up their minds, they will go forward without hesitation, bravely strive for it, and work hard to overcome all difficulties and obstacles.
However, Li Yin had the courage to confess his feelings; he…
He became cowardly, and didn't even dare to reveal his true identity.
Now all he could do was listen helplessly.
Helplessly... he awaited Ling Shu's answer.
Like being slowly sliced to death.
Both men waited quietly for Ling Shu's reaction.
After a few seconds, Ling Shu smiled, her smile open and honest: "Li Yin, thank you. But I'm already married, and I have no plans to get a divorce anytime soon."
Ling Shu shook her head, her tone gentle yet firm: "Thank you, but I'm sorry."
Li Yin remained silent, looking intently at her, as if trying to see any wavering on her face.
Ling Shu met his gaze calmly.
A few seconds later, Li Yin looked away, his tone still gentle: "It's alright, Ling Shu, I'm always here whenever you need me."
He had long known that Ling Shu was not the kind of person who would be easily moved by sweet words or promises.
It's okay, there's still a long future ahead, he will wait patiently.
Ling Shu didn't say anything more, and waved to him: "I'm afraid my older brother is getting impatient, Li Yin, so I'll be going now."
Li Yin nodded: "Okay, I'll take you."
Ling Shu did not refuse.
They walked out of the small garden, one after the other.
At the edge of the parking lot, Sheng Yunqi sat in the driver's seat, glancing at his watch every now and then, clearly getting impatient.
Ling Shu walked over with light steps, and before getting into the car, she turned around again and waved to Li Yin.
Li Yin stood there watching her leave, silent as a tree.
Trees are always good at waiting.
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On the way back to the Sheng family home, Sheng Yunqi asked with concern as he drove, "Xiao Shu, what did Li Yin say to you?"
Ling Shu leaned back in her seat, the lights from outside the car window casting crisscrossing shadows on her face.
She said softly, "I didn't say anything, I just expressed my gratitude."
"oh."
Sheng Yunqi didn't think much of it.
Ling Shu's eyelashes fluttered slightly as she mentally called out to the dog system: "Dog?"
Since Li Yin spoke to her, the dog system has remained silent and has not expressed any opinion, which seems somewhat unusual.
This time, her calls went unanswered.
Ling Shu frowned slightly and called out several times.
"Dog system? Good dog? Bad dog?"
My mind remained silent; the voice that always calmly said "I'm here" did not appear.
Ling Shu sat up slightly and subconsciously turned to look at Sheng Yunqi: "Has something happened?"
"ah?"
Sheng Yunqi didn't react in time.
What happened?
The next second, his phone rang; it was a call from Butler Wang.
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Sheng Yunqi drove at top speed the whole way, speeding back to the Sheng family manor, and scrambled out of the car.
Butler Wang had prepared a shuttle bus in advance, which took him and Ling Shu straight to Xiaoming Building.
It was late at night, but the Xiaoming Building was brightly lit, with people constantly going in and out, creating a bustling scene.
Sheng Zhujun and Su Ruomeng were waiting at the door of the ward. When they saw Ling Shu and Sheng Yunqi come out of the elevator, they hurriedly went to greet them.
"Shushu, don't panic, the situation has stabilized."
Fearing that Ling Shu would worry, Sheng Zhujun held her hand and immediately offered words of comfort.
"The doctors have examined the patient carefully and ruled out the risk of infection and sepsis."
Ling Shu's tense expression relaxed a little.
She nodded to Sheng Zhujun and quickly walked into the ward.
Medical staff surrounded the hospital bed, busily working under the guidance of the attending physician. Sheng Yun Shen lay quietly on the bed, surrounded by medical personnel and equipment, a slightly abnormal flush on his pale cheeks.
Seeing him like this, Ling Shu's heart skipped a beat. She quickly stepped forward and reached out to touch his forehead.
It feels warm to the touch, but not scalding hot.
Sheng Zhujun followed beside her, her voice filled with worry: "The temperature has come down, but the doctors haven't found the cause of the sudden high fever yet."
The attending physician, holding a thick stack of test reports, added, "This sudden high fever is indeed strange. Mr. Sheng's health has always been very stable and he doesn't require much care or treatment. We've done many tests, and all the indicators are good."
"Judging from these indicators, Mr. Sheng should not have a sudden high fever."
The attending physician was a specialist specially hired by the Sheng family, and was extremely authoritative in the field of vegetative state patients. He said it was strange, and it really was strange.
He stroked his chin with his fingers and cautiously stated, "This high fever is likely psychogenic."
Ling Shu raised an eyebrow slightly.
Sheng Zhujun didn't understand and pressed for an answer: "What does 'mind-nature' mean?"
The attending physician explained, "It means that Mr. Sheng may have suffered some kind of emotional shock, which caused his sudden high fever."
Sheng Zhujun was even more confused: "Emotional blow? But he's in a vegetative state, what kind of blow could he possibly suffer?"
“I’m confused too,” the doctor shrugged helplessly, “but it’s the only reasonable explanation.”
Sheng Zhujun wanted to argue a few more points, but Ling Shu grabbed her hand and shook her head.
Ling Shu looked at the attending physician: "Is his condition stable now?"
The doctor nodded: "He's stabilized, but he'll need to be monitored for a while longer. I'll be on duty in the next room tonight, and the caregivers will take turns to ensure Mr. Sheng's safety."
"Yes, thank you."
Ling Shu said softly, "It's so late, everyone must be tired. There's no need for everyone to stay here. Junjun, elder brother and sister-in-law, you should all go back. I'll take care of things here."
Sheng Zhujun couldn't hide her worry: "Shushu, why don't I stay with you?"
"No need," Ling Shu shook her head.
She sat on a round stool beside the hospital bed, looking intently at Sheng Yun Shen on the bed. "I can keep him company by myself. The doctors and caregivers are next door, and they will take care of any problems as soon as possible."
Sheng Zhujun remained silent for a few seconds, then nodded.
The second brother's high fever came on strangely, and the doctor's conclusion was even more outrageous. Although Sheng Zhujun couldn't understand it, she knew that she must not get anxious or upset at this time.
With Ling Shu watching over her, she felt at ease.
The Sheng family and various medical staff left the ward one after another, and the room finally quieted down, with only the ticking of the instruments remaining.
Sheng Yun Shen kept his eyes tightly closed, like a sealed sculpture, completely unaware of everything.
Ling Shu sat by the hospital bed, looking down at his face.
Even in this state of illness, her face remains stunning. A high, straight nose, sensual lips, and a perfectly sculpted jawline.
"Dog?"
Ling Shu called upon the dog system in her mind again.
The dog system still did not respond.
She reached out and touched Sheng Yunshen's forehead to confirm that his temperature had completely returned to normal.
He probably needs more time to recover.
Ling Shu lowered her eyes, recalling the doctor's speculation earlier: Sheng Yun Shen's sudden high fever was likely psychogenic.
Psychogenicity...
That would be interesting.
After much deliberation, Ling Shu decided to be "mischievous".
She called Butler Wang: "Uncle Wang, I want to eat durian, could you bring some to my ward?"
“Miss Ling, we have a batch of Musang King durians that have just been airlifted to the warehouse. I’ll arrange for someone to deliver them to you immediately. However…” Butler Wang hesitated for a moment, “President Sheng used to dislike the smell of durian the most.”
You don't like it? That's good.
Ling Shu smiled and said, "That would be great. Send me two portions."
Butler Wang: "?"
Huh?
Although I don't know why, as a loyal and reliable butler, the main principle is to not ask too many questions and just deliver the goods.
After a while, two fresh durians were placed on the small table next to the hospital bed.
This is the best-tasting Musang King durian, not only is the flavor amazing, but the taste is also exceptionally rich.
Ling Shu thought for a moment, then picked up one of the plates and solemnly placed it next to Sheng Yun Shen's face.
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Sheng Yun Shen was awakened by a terrible smell.
He didn't know that he had lost consciousness due to a sudden high fever, and thought he had just "slept" for a while.
I didn't sleep very well; my head hurt, and I felt completely exhausted.
This is a bit abnormal. Since becoming a vegetable, Sheng Yun Shen has been sleeping very little. Even late at night, he often can only manage to fall asleep around two or three in the morning. And he can't sleep for long either; often, he's already awake while it's still quiet outside.
Perhaps because the body is in a "sleeping" state, the mind is unable to sleep peacefully.
He didn't have time to think carefully about this unusual situation; his mind was filled with only one thought.
What does this taste like?!
Surely no one moved him into the toilet while he was asleep?
No, the Sheng family's toilets are always clean and tidy; there's no way they could smell like that!
So what exactly is it? Why is there a faint sense of familiarity amidst this extreme stench...?
The aroma lingered in his nose, and Sheng Yunshen felt the hairs on his body standing on end from the stimulation.
He subconsciously called out to Ling Shu.
"Host?"
Ling Shu, who was eating durian by the bedside, paused slightly, a smile flashing in her eyes.
Did the smell actually wake you up?
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