77. Yearning
Liu Haibo drove, while Zhao Lu sat in the back seat with Ye Zhenzhen.
Fortunately, the hospital was very close to the hotel. As soon as they arrived at the entrance, Ye Zhenzhen opened the car door and was about to rush out, but her legs went weak and she almost knelt down. Zhao Lu caught her.
Feeling her trembling slightly, Zhao Lu tried to help her walk forward, but was gently pushed away. Zhen clenched her fist tightly, her nails digging into the tender flesh of her palm, the pain reminding her to stay calm.
Gu Tingshen is still lying in the operating room, his life hanging in the balance. She has to hold on and not break down!
After regaining her balance, she let go of Zhao Lu's hand, composed herself, and walked into the hospital. She followed the nurse to complete the admission procedures for the three of them, inquired about their injuries, and asked the waiting police officer about the specific details of the accident. She provided the three people's identification information and noted down the officer's contact information for future communication.
After finishing everything, Ye Zhenzhen sat back down on the bench outside the operating room, staring blankly at the bright red "In Surgery" sign.
The hospital was very warm, but Ye Zhenzhen felt icy cold all over.
She learned the general details from the police: the van carrying Gu Tingshen and the other two was hit by an out-of-control truck and crashed into the guardrail. All the airbags deployed, and the driver was the most seriously injured, trapped in the deformed seat.
Gu Tingshen sat in the middle, his injuries were slightly less severe, but he also fell into a coma on the spot, fortunately without any life-threatening danger. Li Qingyun was in the passenger seat, the only one who was conscious after the car accident.
I just called Gu's mother. Gu's parents and Ye Fengxing are all on their way. For them, the best news is that Gu Tingshen is not in any danger.
On the other end of the phone, Gu's mother repeatedly said yes, her voice trembling and clearly sobbing. Ye Zhenzhen almost cried along with her, but quickly held back, telling them to relax and be careful on the road.
After hanging up the phone, Ye Zhenzhen felt dizzy and filled with immense fear and lingering dread as she thought about the horrific state of the van in the photo after the crash.
In her previous life, she was very familiar with the operating room, but she had always been lying inside. She had never waited outside the operating room with such worry and anxiety for the results as she had in her previous life.
The original novel never mentions that Gu Tingshen was in a car accident. Since transmigrating, in order to avoid the fate of the original owner, she has never driven and always reminds everyone to fasten their seat belts when riding in a car.
The car accident was like a blow to the head, plunging her into deep self-blame and regret. Was it because of her arrival that Gu Tingshen suffered this undeserved disaster?
If he hadn't come to pick her up, this accident wouldn't have happened...
The original owner was paralyzed due to a car accident, but she has now escaped it, while Gu Tingshen has encountered an accident.
All sorts of terrible thoughts flashed uncontrollably through her mind, causing her unbearable pain.
She prayed in her heart: "Which god or mysterious force sent me to this world? Please, let me bear the misfortune that is mine. Please save him!"
Zhao Xu, the manager of the Gu family branch in City X, was the first to arrive with his men. Ye Zhenzhen braced herself to deal with the situation. Zhao Xu was also a shrewd man and did not disturb her too much. He simply said that he had brought his men and they would be there whenever she called, and then quietly stayed by her side.
Such a major car accident, occurring on the outer ring of G City, will be difficult to contain; the news will spread quickly. For a conglomerate of Gu's size, the news of the heir's uncertain fate will cause a bloodbath. Their presence here can offer some assistance.
Zhao Xu was not a direct descendant of the young master and did not know much about this young mistress. He only knew that this Ye family's daughter was a celebrity with considerable popularity. It was rumored that the two were in a business marriage with no real feelings for each other. However, President Gu was willing to appear on variety shows for her sake, and it seemed that they had a good relationship.
He watched coldly today, and the feelings seemed genuine. Ye Zhenzhen's worry outside the operating room was palpable, and her calm and composed handling of the serious situation reassured her subordinates.
If the young master's fate is unknown, and the young mistress is also in a state of panic and unable to handle things, then the Gu family will be on the verge of collapse.
Ye Zhenzhen's phone had been ringing non-stop since earlier. Whether it was concern or probing, she responded to each one, trying her best to avoid any mistakes.
Zhao Nanqiao was very worried about her, but unfortunately she was currently leading a team on a field trip in Yunnan and couldn't come back. She advised her to take care of herself while caring for the patient.
She was very tired, but faced with the food Zhao Lu had bought, her stomach felt heavy and she had no appetite at all.
Jiang Cheng called to reassure her that the surgical team was top-notch in the industry, and the experts they had hired were on their way to G City. He also said that none of the three of them were seriously injured and that she didn't need to worry.
Ye Zhenzhen didn't know how long she had been waiting. Her phone kept ringing. One moment she was thinking about the wrecked car, the next she was thinking about Gu Tingshen with his face covered in blood. All sorts of chaotic thoughts tormented her, making her lose all sense of time.
Finally, the light on the operating room door changed color, and she jumped up and rushed forward.
A doctor came out, took off his mask, and said, "The patient's condition is relatively stable. The two with less serious injuries have been transferred to wards, but the one with more serious injuries has a broken rib that damaged his lung and is on a ventilator. He will need to be observed in the ICU..."
Once she was certain that none of the three were in mortal danger, Ye Zhenzhen felt a huge weight lifted from her shoulders, only then realizing that her hands had been trembling the whole time.
He thanked the doctor profusely, arranged for Liu Haibo to take some people to watch over Li Qingyun, and arranged for a few people from Zhao Xu's group to wait in the ICU before rushing to the ward.
Ye Zhenzhen stood at the door of the ward, watching a group of medical staff in white coats and green surgical gowns surround the hospital bed, with various tubes extending from the cold medical equipment and connected to Gu Tingshen's body.
She stood on tiptoe to look inside, and Gu Tingshen's face flashed through the gaps in the crowd.
Her wheat-colored face was deathly pale, her brows slightly furrowed, and the respirator covering her face revealed an unprecedented weakness. Her fingers suddenly clenched a few times, and a fine, persistent pain welled up in her chest...
After the patient was finally settled and the medical staff left the room, the family members were allowed to enter. The attending physician, He Miao, was a refined middle-aged man. He gave Ye Zhenzhen a series of instructions, and Ye Zhenzhen stared wide-eyed, wishing she could write down every word, afraid of missing anything and delaying her treatment.
After the doctor finished speaking, she hurriedly asked, "How is the situation? Will there be any long-term effects?"
"The head injury may cause him to be unconscious for a period of time. Fortunately, the broken ribs did not puncture any internal organs. The leg injury is just a fracture. The patient is young, and with proper rehabilitation after the bone injuries heal, there should be no long-term effects..."
After everyone left, the man remained unconscious, and only the monotonous beeping of the medical equipment filled the ward. Ye Zhenzhen's forced composure and calmness crumbled.
She carefully held the man's large hand in her palm; his once fiery palm had lost its scorching heat.
She rubbed her face against him affectionately, her nose tingled, and tears streamed down her face uncontrollably.
When she heard the news of the car accident, her heart seemed to stop beating. The anxiety and fear she felt while waiting outside the operating room forced her to confront her inner self.
This man had long since entered her heart and become an inseparable part of her being.
I almost lost him...
She was crying uncontrollably when she suddenly felt Gu Tingshen's fingers twitch. She looked up sharply and saw the man with a slight frown, opening his eyes.
His gaze was initially somewhat hazy, but when it landed on her face, it froze, and his deep black eyes radiated a familiar tenderness.
"You're awake!" Ye Zhenzhen suddenly stood up, her tear-streaked face close to him, but afraid of hurting him, she didn't dare to move him. She hurriedly pressed the call button to notify the doctor.
Medical staff arrived quickly, the ventilator was removed, and Dr. He bent down to inquire about the patient's condition.
"How is it going?" Ye Zhenzhen asked expectantly.
"He woke up faster than expected, and his mind is very clear. He will gradually recover. He will be quite uncomfortable after the anesthesia wears off. Please press the call button if you need anything." Dr. He stood up, looking quite relaxed.
Mr. Gu's injuries were not serious, but because of his special status, he received a lot of attention from all sides. As the attending physician, he was under a lot of pressure. Now that he saw that the person had woken up smoothly, he was relieved.
Ye Zhenzhen saw Dr. He out and returned to the bedside. Gu Tingshen lay quietly on the bed watching her, his eyes deep and dark, as if he couldn't get enough of looking at her, staring intently at her.
The two stood there, neither of them speaking for a moment.
They just looked at each other like that.
Gu Tingshen couldn't get enough of looking at him.
His young wife was terrified, her eyes were red and swollen from crying, her nose was pitifully red, and even her hair was a mess, but he thought she looked beautiful.
He slowly raised his hand, which Ye Zhenzhen grasped and placed on his cheek.
"Were you terrified?" The man's voice was weak and breathless, which made Ye Zhenzhen's eyes well up with tears, and a tear slid down her cheek, landing on his hand, as if it had burned Gu Tingshen's heart.
Ye Zhenzhen nodded haphazardly, tears streaming down her face. "You scared me to death... Did it hurt a lot?"
Gu Tingshen's lips curved slightly, revealing a gentle smile. "Come here and kiss me, and the pain will go away."
Unlike usual, Ye Zhenzhen wasn't shy. With red eyes, she leaned down and kissed his forehead. Seeing the man pout like a child, she gently kissed his lips.
Gu Tingshen tasted the tears and let out a sigh.
It's so good to see you the moment I wake up!
Because of you, I have never been so attached to this world.
"Don't be afraid," he comforted softly, "it will be over soon..."
"Mmm!" Ye Zhenzhen nodded vigorously, her nose red.
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Life isn't an idol drama, where the male and female leads, who miraculously survive, hug each other and cry their hearts out, completely absorbed in each other and oblivious to everything else.
After the initial panic subsided and it was confirmed that Gu Tingshen was out of danger, various matters could no longer be ignored.
Regarding the car accident, videos from the scene have been leaked, and various rumors have circulated online. The stock price of the Gu Group has become unstable, and even the Ye Group has been affected.
The internet is abuzz with discussion and speculation, with many netizens eager for a good show, leaving fans of the Peach Blossom Couple and their CP (couple) fans on tenterhooks.
[Have you heard? Prince Gu was in a car accident! Photos from the scene have been released; the back of the car is completely crushed!]
[Gu's stock price has started to fluctuate, it's probably true! My God, this is terrifying. I wonder how Crown Prince Gu is doing; I hope everything is alright!]
[The young master Gu is the only son of the Gu family. Paparazzi have photographed Mr. and Mrs. Gu rushing to the airport, presumably heading to G City.]
[It wasn't just the two of them; Chairman Ye went too. He's like a son-in-law to half a son, and he looked extremely anxious. Even the Ye Group has been affected this time. With no official announcements for so long, could something really have happened?]
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With the elders absent, Gu Tingshen lay immobile in his hospital bed. Although his assistant, Li, who was traveling with him, suffered minor injuries, he was experiencing some post-concussion symptoms. The driver, Xiao Wang, was still undergoing emergency treatment. Ye Zhenzhen was the only one present who could take charge.
Ye Zhenzhen moistened a cotton swab with water and dabbed it on the man's dry lips. She slowly recounted what had happened after the car accident to him, "...Mom and Dad are on their way, they should be landing soon. I'll call them later to see what arrangements the company needs."
Gu Tingshen called his trusted confidant, who was greatly relieved to learn that his condition was stable. With this assurance, he became much more composed when dealing with the media.
The phone kept ringing, and Gu Tingshen's tone remained calm throughout, but his hand holding the phone was trembling more and more, and his forehead was already covered in cold sweat.
Ye Zhenzhen didn't disturb him. She just helped him hold his phone steady and waited until the call ended before gently wiping away the traces of weakness. She then tidied his hair and smoothed out his hospital gown before sitting on the edge of the bed and bringing her face close to the man's.
“Come on, darling, look here.” Ye Zhenzhen smiled and held up her phone to show the man the camera. “I’m going to post this on Weibo so they can see you’re doing well.”
Gu Tingshen slowly raised his hand and tucked the slightly messy strands of hair from the side of her face behind her ear.
A click of the shutter captured the moment.
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