The manager’s scalp tingled as he glanced once more at Chen Li—only to find she was already dead.
But he still nodded firmly. “Yes, Young Master Shen, I’ll make sure everything is taken care of!”
“Good, I appreciate your effort,” Shen Wuxiao replied with a smile, then turned to look at the terrified n and won around him.
“This supre al was pretty expensive, and most of you didn’t even touch it. Take it ho. Share it with your wives and kids.”
“Living an ordinary life with your family is actually a blessing. Don’t keep thinking about climbing higher—it’s aningless.”
If soone who hadn’t seen what had just happened witnessed his expression, they would’ve thought he was kind and approachable. But to those who had just lived through the nightmare, his smile was enough to make their legs go numb. So even lost control of their bladder.
As Shen Wuxiao walked out, he passed by the waiter who had secretly alerted the others.
He reached out and patted his shoulder lightly.
“You… I gave you that ring as a reward, and you still went and tattled on ? Really now…”
Then, with a small grin, he kicked the waiter gently in the shin. “Be careful next ti. So things aren’t yours to ddle in.”
Waving casually, Shen Wuxiao walked off.
The room fell into a dreadful silence.
The five n who had rushed in exchanged looks, uncertain where to begin.
The manager stood in place for a long mont before finally pointing at the waiter. “Take him away. Break his legs and throw him out!”
The waiter’s face turned ghostly pale. He burst into tears. “Manager, please… please forgive …”
The manager remained cold. “You work under . I didn’t want this to happen—but I’m saving your life. Don’t bla for this!”
“In this world, even if you’re innocent, if you interfere in soone else’s affairs, you’ll still pay the price. Get him out.”
The waiter finally realized his mistake. Regret consud him.
If he had just asked Shen Wuxiao for permission before calling anyone in, none of this would’ve happened.
As for the rest of the ss, the manager followed Shen Wuxiao’s instructions exactly.
The remaining guests packed up quietly and left the room in silence…
…
Shen Wuxiao, now outside, felt completely relaxed. Humming a soft tune, he strolled along cheerfully.
Just as he was thinking of going to check on Jiang Huaiyue and Hong Ye, the two of them ca walking out together.
Seeing them, Shen Wuxiao greeted them with a bright smile, walked up, and hugged Jiang Huaiyue as he turned her in a circle.
“Oh, what are you doing? Soone might see!” Jiang Huaiyue said with a blush, playfully slapping his arm. Her heart, however, was filled with sweetness.
“You sll wonderful. Where’s it coming from? Let find it!” Shen Wuxiao replied mischievously, planting kisses randomly on her neck.
Hong Ye pouted and muttered from the side, “I sll good too, hmph.”
Shen Wuxiao paused, then turned to look at her with a grin. “You do sll good. Like a pig’s elbow simred in two liters of rice wine with not a drop of water left.”
“Mmm, delicious!”
Hong Ye froze for a second, then her pretty face flushed red. She stomped her foot. “Shen Wuxiao, I’m going to beat you up!”
She charged at him with both hands raised.
Jiang Huaiyue laughed and joined in to help her catch Shen Wuxiao.
After so playful chasing and laughing, Shen Wuxiao took the two won for more entertainnt. They played until early morning before he finally took them ho.
…
At the sa ti—
Zhonghai Cancer Hospital.
In a private hospital room.
Huang Luoyan sat quietly by the bedside, watching the little girl in front of her—Ye Tuantuan—sleeping peacefully.
Her eyes were red, and tear streaks still stained her cheeks. It was clear she had been crying.
She gently held Tuantuan’s tiny hand, stroking it softly.
Reality had been far too cruel to this thoughtful little girl. Her mother was gone, her father missing, and now… a malignant brain tumor.
The doctor had spoken with her earlier that night, saying a decision had to be made soon. The longer they waited, the more dangerous it would beco.
He’d given her three days.
With current dical technology, tastatic tumors couldn’t be fully removed. Only chemotherapy could suppress them. While the treatnt so far hadn’t been very effective, it was at least doing sothing.
Eventually, though, surgery would be necessary.
But Tuantuan was far too young.
The doctor had been honest—surgery at this age was extrely risky. The success rate wasn’t high. Even if the operation succeeded, her intelligence and mobility might be severely impacted.
Huang Luoyan understood all too well—her child’s life was more important than anything else. She would gladly take care of her, even if her developnt was affected.
But that all hinged on one thing: the surgery had to succeed.
It was a massive gamble.
If it worked, Tuantuan could live. If not, she would lose her forever.
Huang Luoyan had raised her since she was a month old. Over five years together, she had co to love her like her own daughter.
She couldn’t lose her.
At that mont, her phone vibrated in her pocket.
Seeing that it was a call from ho, her heart sank even further.
She hesitated, wanting to ignore it, but she knew her family too well. They wouldn’t let it go.
Sighing, she stepped out of the ward and into the hallway, standing near the elevator before answering.
“Hello…” her voice was soft and devoid of emotion.
“Yan’er, are you still at the hospital?” her father asked, his tone already displeased.
“What else?” she answered coldly.
Her father sighed. “I just don’t understand why you’re so stubborn.”
“That child isn’t even yours. You’ve sacrificed and worried over her for five years. Isn’t that enough?”
Huang Luoyan didn’t bother replying. She’d heard this argunt countless tis before.
Sensing her silence, her father got straight to the point. “I didn’t call to lecture you. I just wanted to tell you—there is soone who can operate on that child’s brain tumor. And the success rate is very high.”
Huang Luoyan froze. “Really…? Are you serious?”
Her father’s tone was firm. “Yes. He’s a world-renowned oncologist. With his help, it’s possible.”
“But…” he began.
Huang Luoyan imdiately understood. So that’s why he suddenly cared.
It was about that.
She interrupted coldly. “Let guess—soone with the surna Lu told you this, right? Said he could invite a top expert if I agree to beco his woman?”
Her father was montarily caught off guard, but quickly denied it. “No, not exactly. It’s true that Young Master Lu made the introduction, but he’s not the one interested in you.”
“It’s soone else… Do you rember that man from the restaurant who beat up Young Master Lu?”
“Restaurant?” she murmured.
Images flashed in her mind—of a man both fierce and devastatingly handso. But she didn’t even know his na.
He fell in love with ? How absurd.
“I don’t know him,” she said.
“You don’t need to,” her father replied calmly. “Just rember his na—Shen Wuxiao. If you follow him, our Huang family will rise to the top.”
“You’ll have a powerful husband. Tuantuan will receive the best treatnt. Why not?”
Hearing this, Huang Luoyan leaned weakly against the wall and slowly slid down into a crouch. She covered her forehead, completely drained.
It was clear what this was.
They were taking advantage of her situation.
But Tuantuan’s condition couldn’t wait any longer.
If this man truly had the ability to invite one of the world’s leading cancer specialists, Tuantuan’s chances would dramatically increase.
Though she hated the idea, she started to waver.
“This is a trade… a cruel one,” she murmured to herself.
She pictured Tuantuan crying through every chemotherapy session. She rembered what the doctor said—there was no ti left.
Finally, she spoke again.
“I need to confirm whether the doctor they invite is truly a top expert.”
“If he can cure Tuantuan, then… I have no objections.”
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