Shen Zhenghao’s heart sank the moment he saw Ji Luofei. Why was she here at the hospital instead of staying home with Jun Shen?
As expected, Gu Zhiyan’s already grim expression worsened upon seeing Ji Luofei.
Ji Luofei, noticing Gu Zhiyan gripping Shen Zhenghao’s collar, immediately rushed forward and grabbed Gu Zhiyan’s hand. "Miss Gu, I am also heartbroken that A Yan is injured, but this has nothing to do with Zhenghao. It's all my fault. I didn't expect Jun Shen and A Yan to fight, and I couldn't stop them in time. If you want to vent, come at me. Let go of Zhenghao."
As Ji Luofei spoke, she forced out a few tears, feigning self-reproach and pain.
Disgusted by Ji Luofei's touch, Gu Zhiyan angrily flung her hand away. "Get lost!"
"Ah…"
Ji Luofei lost her balance and fell directly to the ground.
Seeing this, Shen Zhenghao shoved Gu Zhiyan in anger. Xie Luofeng shielded Gu Zhiyan in his arms.
Meanwhile, Shen Zhenghao quickly helped Ji Luofei up. "Luofei, are you alright?"
Ji Luofei shook her head weakly, tears streaming down her face like pearls. "Zhenghao, I've already told Jun Shen that no matter what, he is A Yan's brother. It was wrong of him to hit someone. He wanted to see A Yan, but I was worried A Yan wouldn't want to see him, so I didn't let him come. Is A Yan okay?"
Just as Shen Zhenghao was about to speak, Gu Zhiyan's icy voice cut through the air. "Brother? I only have one son, Shen Chi Yan. Who is his brother? Stop shedding crocodile tears here. If anything happens to my son, I will not let any of you go."
Shen Zhenghao dared not say anything more. Ji Luofei also continued to cry, her face a picture of sorrow.
Song Qinian watched Shen Zhenghao ask Ji Luofei if she was hurt, and gently suggest that Ji Luofei shouldn't have come. Ji Luofei shook her head, claiming she wasn't in pain and saying words of concern. Suddenly, it felt ironic.
If she hadn't heard Ji Luofei's words with her own ears or witnessed this scene, she might have truly believed Ji Luofei's love for Shen Zhenghao was genuine and profound. Now, she felt that everything Ji Luofei did had an ulterior motive.
Song Qinian guessed correctly. Ji Luofei's visit to the hospital was certainly not out of concern for Shen Chi Yan's life or death.
It was because she had finally secured Shen Zhenghao and feared that he might feel guilty towards Shen Chi Yan and Gu Zhiyan because of Shen Chi Yan's incident. She worried that he might reconsider and get back with Gu Zhiyan, which would be troublesome.
The thought made her restless.
However, based on the current situation, Shen Zhenghao seemed to have no feelings for Gu Zhiyan at all.
But why was Xie Luofeng with Gu Zhiyan?
Could it be that they were together?
At that moment, the operating room door opened, and a doctor in a white coat and mask walked out.
Several people immediately rushed forward, with Shen Zhenghao leading the charge. "Doctor, how is my son?"
The doctor sighed heavily. "The patient has a severe stomach problem. I had already told him before not to smoke or drink. But today, not only did he drink, but he also got into a fight and caused his stomach to bleed."
Everyone's heart leaped into their throats, except for Ji Luofei.
Ji Luofei cared nothing for Shen Chi Yan's life. For her, it would be even better if Shen Chi Yan died.
Shen Zhenghao's face turned ashen. "Then my son..."
If Shen Chi Yan met with an accident at his birthday banquet, he would never have peace in this life.
"His life has been saved, but his body is too weak. He must be hospitalized and rest, especially his stomach. It must be taken good care of and not abused any further, otherwise, even an immortal could not save him!"
Hearing this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
Soon, Shen Chi Yan was wheeled out of the operating room. His face was pale and haggard, his lips completely devoid of color.
He, who had always been so high and mighty, now lay on the white hospital bed, his breathing weak. Song Qinian's chest ached with discomfort.
Although his life had been saved, Shen Chi Yan was still unconscious, and no one dared to leave.
Two hours later, Shen Chi Yan finally woke up. Shen Zhenghao tried to go see him but was stopped at the door by Gu Zhiyan. Gu Zhiyan entered the ward alone.
Xie Luofeng had not left. Song Qinian had wanted to greet him, but in this situation, she didn't know what to say.
Shen Zhenghao, seeing Xie Luofeng nearby, spoke with a decidedly unpleasant tone. "Director Xie, you are always so busy. Why are you here today with Zhiyan to see our son?"
Shen Zhenghao deliberately emphasized the words "our son."
Xie Luofeng let out a soft scoff. "So Mr. Shen San knows that A Yan is your son."
This remark hit Shen Zhenghao like a thunderbolt, making his expression even worse. Just as he was about to retort, Gu Zhiyan walked out of the ward with a cold expression.
"Zhiyan, how is A Yan? I want to go in and see him, talk to him."
"A Yan is already asleep. Besides, do you think he wants to see you?"
Shen Zhenghao was rendered speechless.
Ji Luofei immediately chimed in, "Miss Gu, regardless of why Jun Shen and A Yan fought, it was indeed wrong of Jun Shen to beat A Yan to the point of spitting blood. Whatever compensation you and A Yan want, you can state it now. As long as we can do it, we will try our best."
Gu Zhiyan let out a cold laugh. "Compensation? What can you compensate for? Can you share the physical pain my son is enduring?"
Ji Luofei had initially thought Gu Zhiyan was a pitiable woman abandoned by Shen Zhenghao, weak and incapable, otherwise, how could she not even keep one man?
She never expected Gu Zhiyan to be so tough. Was it because Xie Luofeng was backing her up?
"However, A Yan needs someone to take care of him during his hospitalization. Since you know you were wrong, send someone over to look after him. I don't trust anyone else, so let Song Qinian take care of A Yan!"
Ji Luofei was naturally displeased upon hearing this. Regardless of whether Gu Zhiyan's intention was to humiliate her and her son, or to try and get Song Qinian and Shen Chi Yan back together, she would never agree to such an absurd request.
"Isn't that a bit inappropriate? Niannian is A Yan's ex-wife and Jun Shen's wife. Anyone else would be more suitable to take care of A Yan than her!"
Song Qinian also did not expect Gu Zhiyan to make such a request. Could it be Shen Chi Yan's idea?
"Appropriate? Heh… you think it's inappropriate now? When Li Junshen was vying for his own brother's wife, did he consider this problem then?"
This statement not only struck Ji Luofei and Shen Zhenghao but also pierced Song Qinian's heart, causing her to lower her head silently.
Gu Zhiyan glanced at Song Qinian and continued, "Furthermore, my son was beaten by your son until his stomach bled. It is only right that your son should take care of A Yan, but I don't trust him, and your son probably wouldn't want to either. Therefore, Song Qinian must take care of A Yan."
Her words were impeccable.
Ji Luofei still wanted to say something, but Shen Zhenghao held her back. When Ji Luofei looked at him, he shook his head at her, then looked at Gu Zhiyan. "Regarding this matter, we still need to see what Niannian thinks."