Hou Mingzhu's embrace was so warm, and it also gave Ye Tiancheng a sense of security, making him reluctant to push her away, wanting to get closer to Hou Mingzhu.
"But I'm really useless. When I was capable, I was arrogant and looked down on everyone. Now that I'm not, I realize how difficult it is to survive in this world."
Hou Mingzhu didn't say much, but held Ye Tiancheng tightly, wanting to pass on that warmth and security to him, so he wouldn't be so sad and distressed.
After a long while, Hou Mingzhu finally spoke, "Brother Ye, you don't look like you've rested well. Your eyes are barely open. I've arranged a place for you to rest. Go and sleep. Maybe Fatty will be awake by the time you wake up. You can't keep going like this."
Ye Tiancheng didn't speak because he didn't want to leave. Only by looking at Fatty could he feel a little better.
"Brother Ye, be good. When Fatty wakes up later, he'll be upset to see you looking so haggard."
The current Hou Mingzhu was completely different from the domineering spoiled girl she used to be. Now, with her past memories, she appeared much more understanding.
Ye Tiancheng found Hou Mingzhu's words reasonable, so he went to the resting room arranged by Hou Mingzhu and slept soundly.
When he woke up, it was already dark, as if everything had restarted.
As soon as Ye Tiancheng got up, he heard a knock on the door. When he opened it, he saw Hou Mingzhu carrying a meal tray with four small dishes and two bowls of rice.
The dishes were all exquisite and very tempting to the famished Ye Tiancheng.
"Brother Ye, I figured you must be hungry. Hurry up and eat. Good food can solve all your problems."
Seeing Hou Mingzhu smiling so happily, Ye Tiancheng's mood also lifted.
"Mingzhu, thank you for your hard work in preparing food for me."
"I wish I could prepare something better for you, but there's nothing good around here. Let's just eat something simple. I'm hungry too. Don't talk too much, Brother Ye. Let's start eating quickly."
As they ate, they chatted. Ye Tiancheng didn't ask about Fatty's condition because if Fatty had woken up, Hou Mingzhu would have told him immediately. Since she didn't say anything, he must still be asleep.
After they finished eating, Ye Tiancheng felt the fatigue creeping back in and couldn't let himself sleep again. He went with Hou Mingzhu to check on Little Fatty, who was still asleep.
Little Fatty had tubes inserted, but he didn't seem to be in pain, which gave Ye Tiancheng some comfort.
After seeing Little Fatty, Ye Tiancheng felt very tired and returned to the resting place arranged by Hou Mingzhu to sleep again.
When he woke up again, it was already broad daylight. Ye Tiancheng suddenly heard the news that Hou Mingzhu had been attacked yesterday.
The attack happened last night outside the hospital. She was suddenly surrounded by some people in black, and then hit on the back of her neck. She had woken up, but there seemed to be some abnormal conditions.
When Ye Tiancheng heard this news, he suspected that Ouyang Tinuo was the one behind it. He wouldn't dare to do anything to the eldest daughter of the four great families openly, but he could play dirty tricks behind her back.
This was the kind of person he was. Ye Tiancheng should have known him earlier and been prepared. Thinking about it now, he felt very regretful.
Without time to think further, Ye Tiancheng rushed to see Hou Mingzhu. Hou Mingzhu was already awake, with her head bandaged.
This blow made her forget the kind Hou Mingzhu, and she had returned to being cold and unapproachable.
"What are you doing here? You think you can come to visit me? What do you take me for, the eldest daughter of the Hou family? My peasant friend?"
Only the previous Hou Mingzhu would say "peasant" so casually. Ye Tiancheng's heart sank. This was bad. After all the progress, it had all regressed.
Was this destiny, causing him so much trouble?
"Hou Mingzhu, have you forgotten what happened before?"
"I don't know what you're talking about, but it's likely nothing to do with me. Ye Tiancheng, you're just a peasant. Don't think that just because you're my fiancé, I'll treat you differently. In my eyes, you'll always be a poor peasant, and I won't give you a second glance."
Seeing Hou Mingzhu scolding him so energetically, Ye Tiancheng actually felt a lot relieved. He figured Hou Mingzhu should be fine. If something were wrong, she wouldn't be able to scold so vigorously.
"Alright, Hou Mingzhu, it's good that you're okay. I'll go see Little Fatty first."
Hou Mingzhu slapped her forehead. "I really don't know what evil spirit possessed me before, to have gone to save you and even offended the Ouyang family. I find it incredible now. Was I crazy to do such a pointless thing? I'm so unlucky."
Ye Tiancheng was also speechless. Hou Mingzhu's head was injured, and this was not a good time. He didn't know how to communicate with her.
"Really, why did I get involved with you again? Ye Tiancheng, you're such a jinx, you always drag me down."
"Thank you for your trouble. I'm going to see Little Fatty. You're seriously injured, so take good care of yourself."
Ye Tiancheng had no temper with Hou Mingzhu. After all, he was tired of the constant witty banter and fighting. He would just consider Hou Mingzhu to be sick. Perhaps after some time, she would remember everything.
Until Ye Tiancheng left, Hou Mingzhu still had a surprised expression. She even asked her subordinate if Ye Tiancheng was possessed, saying he felt strange.
After seeing Little Fatty, Ye Tiancheng was still worried about Hou Mingzhu's mental state and went to see her again. As a result, Hou Mingzhu was very happy, with her head still bandaged, but it didn't hinder her at all.
"Today is a happy day. Assistant, book a place for everyone to eat. It must be a high-class place. If not, we won't eat. Today, everyone will go with me for a big meal."
Hou Mingzhu was always willful and couldn't stand staying in such a hospital. She couldn't wait to fly away. Now, she even proposed to treat everyone to a meal.
"Sister Mingzhu, what's so special about today? Since you've spoken, I definitely won't treat everyone poorly. Let's find a five-star hotel to eat at."
"Not only am I treating you to a meal, but I, the eldest daughter of the Hou family, am so generous. I'll give everyone a red envelope. Here, take your red envelopes. Thank you all for coming to the hospital to take care of me."
"Thank you, Miss. Miss Hou is truly generous. We feel very satisfied working with Miss Hou."
Hou Mingzhu was treating everyone to a meal and giving out red envelopes, making those around her extremely happy. They all flattered her profusely. Ye Tiancheng stood at the door, watching this fake scene, and was speechless for a moment.
"Alright, you guys go to the restaurant first. Eat heartily. Eat whatever you want. I'm treating today."
A large group of subordinates left. Hou Mingzhu glanced at Ye Tiancheng, who was standing at the door, and frowned.
"Why are you still standing there? Come here quickly."
Ye Tiancheng walked over and sat down, silently peeling an apple for Hou Mingzhu. Hou Mingzhu had changed again. Ye Tiancheng felt he needed to think carefully about how to get along with Hou Mingzhu today.
"Are you a dead person? You don't talk to me and only peel apples. Are you a robot?"
Hearing Hou Mingzhu's complaint, Ye Tiancheng deliberately found a topic. "Mingzhu, what will you do after you recover?"
"What can I do? After I recover, I'll naturally go out and have some fun. I'll drive my red Ferrari onto the highway and go racing." Hou Mingzhu then looked at Ye Tiancheng with a look of disdain.
"What about you? I remember you wanted to make money every day. Isn't making money too difficult for you? Why don't you go back to your Dahe Village and farm?"
Actually, Ye Tiancheng didn't know what his future held. His greatest wish now was for Little Fatty to recover quickly and for Su Muxian to be saved. However, he was powerless to achieve either of these things.
Ye Tiancheng wanted to ask Hou Mingzhu for help, but he didn't know how to bring it up.
"What's wrong? You look so glum, Ye Tiancheng. I remember even though you didn't have money before, you were quite proud. You never looked so timid like you do now."
Ye Tiancheng had also been beaten by society. This time, Ouyang Xinuo had dealt him a fatal blow. Little Fatty had not yet woken up. One doesn't realize the preciousness of life until they are injured. Life is so fragile. A living person can be gone in an instant due to an accident.
Ye Tiancheng hated himself for not being prepared enough. If he had more money when he was capable, he could have saved himself a way out.
Who would have thought that everything would go smoothly, only to be ruined by that frog monster's curse, leading to this situation? If he had saved more money in foreign banks back then, he could have resolved this crisis and wouldn't have been left with no options.
"Mingzhu, there are some things I must do, and I need your help."
Upon hearing Ye Tiancheng say this, Hou Mingzhu naturally showed her disdain.
"Ye Tiancheng, don't try to cling to me again. Our nominal fiancé relationship is over, so don't use it. We're not compatible, and you don't contact me much. Many things in the past prove that you have nothing to do with me anymore. Yet you keep asking me for help. What are you trying to do?"
Hou Mingzhu was so scared by Ye Tiancheng that she became incoherent, fearing that Ye Tiancheng would make some request, and she would have to pay for him.
"Look, I was someone you liked before. I think you should consider it. As long as you're willing to help me, I'll agree to any condition."
Ye Tiancheng's condition made Hou Mingzhu ponder. He wasn't thinking of marrying her, was he?
"Ye Tiancheng, I just said all that to hint that you should leave on your own. Why are you being so shameless and insisting that I help you? I don't want to help."
Now, Hou Mingzhu seemed eager to get rid of Ye Tiancheng. Ye Tiancheng couldn't just let Hou Mingzhu distance herself so easily. It wasn't that Ye Tiancheng insisted on being a scoundrel, but he was in a difficult situation now and had no better way, so he could only try to pester Hou Mingzhu.
"Hou Mingzhu, you just want to break ties with me like this? Impossible. You know that if a company fires someone, they have to provide compensation. Moreover, I'm your fiancé, not an ordinary employee. You can't be so heartless and kick me away."
Hou Mingzhu's greatest joy was to enjoy her life as a rich young lady and didn't want any ties. Now, Ye Tiancheng's persistent attitude made Hou Mingzhu wary.
"Tell me what compensation you want, Ye Tiancheng, as long as you don't pester me. I would rather die than marry you. Or find a crooked tree and hang myself, anything is better than spending a lifetime with you."