"Are you sure Shen Chi Yan is really in a vegetative state?"
Li Jun Shen stood by the window, looking down at the patients and their families bustling below. His handsome face, reflected in the glass, was inscrutable.
"We're sure. The Shen family visits the hospital every day. Lin Qiu Tong, after being released, also went to see Shen Chi Yan but was driven out by Song Qi Nian. And your father... he has also been to see Shen Chi Yan."
Li Jun Shen narrowed his eyes, remaining silent.
Ever since Shen Chi Yan's accident, the stock price of Ding Sheng Group had been in steady decline. Although the Shen family had tried their best to conceal Shen Chi Yan's comatose state, some people had caught wind of it. Investors withdrew their capital, and shareholders sold off stocks.
Without a guiding force, Ding Sheng Group was in a state of panic.
If Shen Chi Yan were faking it, he wouldn't stand by and watch Ding Sheng Group suffer such a blow.
After all, if he were to remain unconscious, Ding Sheng Group might change hands.
With this thought, a cold curve formed on Li Jun Shen's lips. "It's time."
Thinking of something, he turned back and asked, "How is Song Qi Nian doing?"
"She's moved into the hospital now, keeping vigil by Shen Chi Yan's side. On the surface, she seems alright, but every night she cries while looking at Shen Chi Yan."
Crying...
Li Jun Shen's expression instantly turned dark and unpleasant. Hmph... it seemed she truly loved Shen Chi Yan.
But Shen Chi Yan was lucky to be alive, having been shot in the chest and yet not dying.
"Knock, knock, knock..."
A sudden knock on the door was followed by Ji Luo Fei's gentle voice, "Jun Shen..."
Li Jun Shen gave his companion a look. The man nodded, then opened the door, greeted Shen Zheng Hao and Ji Luo Fei with a nod, and left the room.
Shen Zheng Hao instinctively glanced at the man but paid it no mind.
"Jun Shen, how are you today? Feeling any better?"
Ji Luo Fei, like a kind and benevolent mother, walked over and took Li Jun Shen's hand.
"Much better."
The two presented a picture of maternal affection and filial piety. Watching this scene, Shen Zheng Hao's mind suddenly drifted to Gu Zhi Yan and Shen Chi Yan.
Gu Zhi Yan and Shen Chi Yan were both cold in temperament. Shen Chi Yan had never been clingy since birth, and Gu Zhi Yan was not like other mothers who were overly affectionate with their children. Therefore, he had never seen such a scene with Gu Zhi Yan and Shen Chi Yan.
At the time, he thought Gu Zhi Yan was heartless, and Shen Chi Yan's personality was entirely inherited from her.
Now, he realized that Gu Zhi Yan was not heartless, but it depended on the person. She was not as cold to Xie Luo Feng as she was to him.
And his son, Ah Yan, he wasn't a block of ice or a piece of wood, but cold on the outside and warm on the inside.
As the mother and son chatted, Ji Luo Fei noticed Shen Zheng Hao hadn't spoken. She turned to look, only to find Shen Zheng Hao's thoughts had drifted far away.
Ji Luo Fei frowned slightly. She had people keeping an eye on Shen Zheng Hao. Ever since he returned from visiting Shen Chi Yan, he had been distracted.
It had been even earlier, when he came to her asking about Zhou Shao Yuan, that he had already seemed off.
Ji Luo Fei saw it but said nothing, only admonishing Li Jun Shen, "No matter what, your health is the most important thing. Mom only has you as a son, you must not have any problems!"
If Shen Zheng Hao hadn't been present, Li Jun Shen wouldn't have wanted to perform this act of maternal love and filial piety with Ji Luo Fei.
"I know."
Ji Luo Fei stroked Li Jun Shen's head and sighed softly, "Alas, Mom has no other wishes now. I just hope you can be healthy and safe."
Having said that, Li Jun Shen followed Ji Luo Fei's lead and asked Shen Zheng Hao, "Dad, how is Chi Yan?"
"Ah..."
Hearing Li Jun Shen's question, Shen Zheng Hao snapped back to reality. He had initially thought Li Jun Shen and Shen Chi Yan were at odds over Song Qi Nian, but he hadn't expected him to proactively inquire about Ah Yan.
"You..."
As if guessing Shen Zheng Hao's thoughts, Li Jun Shen smiled slightly. "Although Chi Yan and I both love the same woman, that doesn't change the fact that he is my brother. That fight last time was due to my impulsiveness. I regretted it afterward. After all, to me, he is my only brother."
Hearing Li Jun Shen say this, Shen Zheng Hao felt a measure of relief. "His life was saved, but we don't know when he'll wake up. It's possible... he'll never wake up!"
The worry and sadness on Shen Zheng Hao's face didn't seem feigned. Li Jun Shen's dark eyes flickered slightly, then he comforted, "He has heavenly protection, and with so many people waiting for him to wake up, he surely won't let them down."
Shen Zheng Hao sighed wistfully, "Let's hope so!"
On the way back, Ji Luo Fei looked at Shen Zheng Hao and said, "Zheng Hao, Ah Yan is in a coma, and Ding Sheng Group is facing unprecedented blows and hardships. Your elder brother's family doesn't understand business at all, and your second brother was sent to the countryside by the old lady. Without a guiding force, Ding Sheng Group will become a pile of loose sand and will eventually scatter. Why don't you let Jun Shen lend a hand and help the Shen family?"
Shen Zheng Hao was also anxious about Ding Sheng Group's affairs, but the old lady had not officially recognized Li Jun Shen, so it was difficult for him to say anything.
Seeing Shen Zheng Hao hesitate, Ji Luo Fei linked her arm with his, resting her head on his chest, and said gently, "Jun Shen is your son, and he carries the blood of the Shen family. Now that the Shen family is in trouble, as a son of the Shen family, he naturally has a responsibility to bear this burden. When Ah Yan wakes up, he will surely return the company to Ah Yan."
Shen Zheng Hao thought of Gu Zhi Yan and Xie Luo Feng being affectionate and lovey-dovey when Shen Chi Yan was in a coma.
Meanwhile, Ji Luo Fei was concerned about Ding Sheng Group and the Shen family.
Hmph, who was truly worthy of love was clear when you compared them.
"Yes, I will discuss this with my mother."
Ji Luo Fei's eyes lit up, and she let out a concealed sigh. "Yes, I hope the Shen family can overcome this difficult period as soon as possible."
As a result, as soon as Shen Zheng Hao brought up the matter to the old lady, he was driven out by her with her cane.
The old lady trembled with anger. "Go back and tell Ji Luo Fei that even if the Shen family goes bankrupt, I will never hand over Ding Sheng Group to her and her son. And you... if you want me to live a few more years, don't appear before me. Get out!!!"
Shen Zheng Hao was utterly dismayed. He hadn't expected his good intentions to anger the old lady so much that it caused her to be hospitalized.
When Gu Zhi Yan learned of this, she found Shen Zheng Hao and slapped him. "Shen Zheng Hao, it was one thing that you were brainless before, but now you've gone and angered Mom. I don't expect you to do anything for the Shen family, but can you at least not add to the chaos at this time?"
Shen Zheng Hao was furious. "How am I adding to the chaos? I'm doing it for the good of the Shen family and Ding Sheng Group!"
Gu Zhi Yan sneered. "Is that so? I think you want to give everything in the Shen family to Ji Luo Fei and her son!"
"What do you mean by that? Luo Fei said that once Ding Sheng Group overcomes the current difficulties and Ah Yan wakes up, Jun Shen will return the company to Ah Yan."
Gu Zhi Yan was so angry she wished she could open up Shen Zheng Hao's head and see what was inside.
"Do you think that's possible? If it were you, would you return it?"
"Of course, I would!"
Seeing Shen Zheng Hao's righteous demeanor, Gu Zhi Yan couldn't help but laugh in exasperation. "You're a naive fool, but Ji Luo Fei and her son are not. If you truly want the Shen family to fare better, stop causing trouble!"