Ye Wenming could not care about anything else now. He immediately picked Zhuo Qianyun up and said to Lil Yan, "Follow me and we’ll bring Mommy to the hospital. You don't want Mommy to be in such pain all the time, do you?"The little one said nothing and just followed Ye Wenming closely.After getting into the car, Ye Wenming put Zhuo Qianyun in the front passenger seat while Lil Yan got into the back seat without a word.The little one's eyes that were similar to Zhuo Qianyun's kept staring at her nervously through the gap between the seats. His little mouth kept saying, "Mommy, it's okay. It's okay. Once we reach the hospital, the doctors will treat you. You'll be okay right away!" With difficulty, Zhuo Qianyun breathed a sigh of relief and squeezed out a smile for her son. She did not want the child to worry too much about her. "I'm fine... The pain will go away in a minute..."Looking at the mother and son, Ye Wenming felt a touch of bitterness in his heart. He stepped on the
Ling Yiran was taken aback and said, "Okay, I'll come to the hospital right away.""Ling Yiran." Ye Wenming's voice rang out again. It was deep and husky. "I... seldom beg others, but I’m begging you with everything I have and my life to persuade Qianyun to accept my liver. Do whatever it takes to get her to agree to a transplant!"Ling Yiran could not help being a little stunned. Having met Ye Wenming, she knew how difficult it was for a man with such a personality to say such a thing.However, Ye Wenming was really desperate now that Sis Zhuo’s life was at stake.If Sis Zhuo died, then Ye Wenming... would really be in hell."Got it," replied Ling Yiran."What's the matter?" Yi Jinli asked when she ended the call."Sis Zhuo is in the hospital. The doctor said she needs a liver transplant now. Otherwise, it’ll be too late and there won't be another chance." Ling Yiran rose to her feet as she said that. "I'm going to the hospital to persuade Sis Zhuo to agree to have the operatio
"Yiran, what are you doing here?" asked Zhuo Qianyun."Ye Wenming told me about it." Ling Yiran walked closer, took a deep breath, and said, "Sis Zhuo, have the operation. It's your last chance. If you give it up, there's really no way for you to recover from your illness.”"Yiran!" Zhuo Qianyun started to panic, fearing that Lil Yan would find out about her illness.However, Ling Yiran had deliberately said it in front of her child in hopes that Zhuo Qianyun would take the gamble for Lil Yan."Sis Zhuo, I know these few months are precious to you. You're afraid that once you take the bet, you won't even have these few months, but... if you win, you’ll be able to watch Lil Yan grow up."As she spoke, Ling Yiran paused and touched her bulging belly. "It's like how I'm gambling too. Maybe it would've been safer if I had chosen a fetal reduction, but as a mother, it's hard to give up any of my three children. So I decided to take a gamble for the kids.""Sis Zhuo, you have to take a
"I... was hoping Ling Yiran could persuade you, but... I was afraid... Afraid that she couldn’t. So... I couldn't help coming in. I know you don't want to see me and won’t bother using my liver, but..."He paused and spoke as if he was exhausting all his strength to utter these words. "I beg you to have the operation. As long as you have the operation, I won't appear in front of you anymore. You’ll never see me again!"He only wanted her to live. As long as she survived, everything else did not matter.Zhuo Qianyun looked at him and said, "If I proceed with the operation, it'll be dangerous for you too. Do you have any conditions?"Her tone was calm. It was as if they were only talking about a deal.'Conditions?' Ye Wenming's eyes widened immediately. "Are... Are you willing to have the operation?""Yes..." She wanted to take a chance for her son and mother, "You can tell me whatever conditions you have. I don't want to owe you anything. But if I die on the operating table or suf
When Ye Wenming woke up again, there were not only the doctor and nurses but also Yi Jinli standing in front of his hospital bed.The anesthetic had not yet worn off, so he did not feel much pain in his body."How is... Qianyun doing?" Ye Wenming asked with difficulty."The operation went well, but she has to be in the ICU for two days," Yi Jinli answered him.Ye Wenming heaved a sigh of relief. 'The operation went well. That's good.'Even if... I can never show up in front of that woman again, at least she has a part of me in her body.'My liver will accompany her for the rest of her life until she grows old...'And the bone marrow she gave me will always be with me. Perhaps this is another kind of company!'Ye Wenming said nothing. It was as if he did not care about his health.Even when the doctor told him about the post-operative precautions and the effects of the operation on his body, he remained silent.After the doctor and nurses left the ward, Yi Jinli said, "Once Zh
Perhaps subconsciously, he hoped that when Yiran found out about the truth one day, someone would give him a hand too....Zhuo Qianyun recovered well after the surgery. After two days in the ICU, she was transferred to an ordinary ward.Even though the transplant was successful, she still needed regular medical follow-ups.Every time Zhuo Qianyun saw the surgical scar on her upper abdomen while the nurse changed her dressing, mixed emotions surged up in her heart.No matter how unwilling she was, the liver in her body was eventually changed to Ye Wenming's!However... maybe she could survive. Perhaps she could keep living so that her mother did not have to go through the tragedy of losing her daughter and watch Lil Yan grow up.Lil Yan and Mrs. Zhuo had nervously stayed with Zhuo Qianyun in the hospital these days. Ling Yiran would come to the hospital to visit Zhuo Qianyun from time to time."I'm really embarrassed to let you worry about me when you're heavily pregnant," Zhuo
Ling Yiran was sad when she thought of Lianyi's resilience, but she was more proud than anything to have such a strong friend. She knew Lianyi would not be defeated so easily!Even though Lianyi had broken up with Bai Tingxin, she did not give up on herself but chose to cooperate with the treatment to recover. She had even jokingly said to her, "Isn't it only a breakup? How big of a deal is it? Few people get married after dating their first loves these days. At best, I'm just following the crowd. Maybe Mr. Right will come to me once I leave the hospital!"Lianyi's optimism made Ling Yiran believe that Lianyi would be happy in the future!"That's good." Zhuo Qianyun was also slightly relieved. "Yiran, you and Lianyi shouldn't end up like me."She would never fall in love again.The two of them did not notice that the ward’s door was not closed. A figure flashed faintly outside the door....Ling Yiran and Yi Jinli returned to Yi Residence. Ling Yiran was about to go upstairs, bu
"Really? If... If one day you find out that I had hurt you before, will you never accept me again no matter how much I beg for your forgiveness?" He asked that question with such difficulty that every word seemed to be squeezed out of his throat.Ling Yiran turned around and looked at the man in front of her with a somewhat puzzled look. "Jin, what's come over you? I keep having a feeling that you've been extremely uneasy these days."Yi Jinli was silent. 'Uneasy... Yeah! I'm indeed uneasy.'Zhuo Qianyun and Ye Wenming's incident had made him uneasy. He feared that the same fate might befall him."If what I said made you uneasy, I can explain! I just thought of Xiao Ziqi and felt a little emotional because of what Sis Zhuo said. You don't have to overthink it. How could you have possibly hurt me? Besides..."She paused. She raised her hand and gently caressed his brows, which seemed to be tinged with melancholy. "Didn't we make a promise where I'll forgive you as long as you cry i
He clenched his jaw and felt his teeth ache. 'Yeah, she’s broken up with me. She has every right to find a new boyfriend, but... the thought of her smiling at another man, and kissing and hugging him makes me uncomfortable.’ Gu Lichen could not help feeling irritated."You can't find one! Do you think you can find another man like me to love when you love me so much?" he said.Zhong Keke retorted with a slightly red face, "You... You're too confident. Who are you to say I can't find one? I love you now, but I can slowly get over you. Besides, I don't need to find a man like you in the future. I just need to find an ordinary man with a good personality who treats me well! I’ll give him all my heart, and he’ll do the same!"It was more like she was telling herself that.'Yes, I can move on from him. I can do it!'However, her words seemed to have provoked him as he turned the steering wheel sharply, slammed on the brakes, and pulled over at the roadside.She was thrown forward and
The fact Zhong Keke accepted was that she feared she would love him more and more!When Yi Jinli and Gu Lichen returned to the ward, Ling Yiran was still chatting with Zhong Keke about the children, not only the new baby but also the triplets."Alright, Lichen and I are going home first. Yiran, have a good rest. I'll visit you and the baby again next time," Zhong Keke said and got up after seeing the exhaustion on Ling Yiran's face.Ling Yiran replied, "Okay. I'll let you meet my triplets next time.""Sure."After Zhong Keke and Gu Lichen left, Yi Jinli lay on Ling Yiran's bed and said, "If you're sleepy, sleep first. The doctor said you need more rest."Ling Yiran said, "I'm a little sleepy, but I had a nice chat with Keke today. Jin, you know what? I think it's great that Lichen has fallen in love with Keke. Keke's a wonderful woman, and Lichen has finally found his happily ever after."She said as she slowly closed her eyes and fell asleep.Looking at his wife's sleeping fac
"Thank you! It's a good painting, and I like it very much. I didn't expect you to draw my daughter like that.""I saw the baby when I came to the hospital that day, so I remembered," said Zhong Keke."I heard from Jin that you and Lichen both came to the hospital that day. I didn't scare you, did I?" said Ling Yiran.Zhong Keke smiled softly, "All that matters is that you're safe. Being alive is better than anything."The two women chatted while the two men looked at each other. Then, Yi Jinli said, "Lichen, let's go get some air."The two men got up and walked out of the ward.Zhong Keke looked uneasily at the ward door.Ling Yiran said, "They’ll be back soon. Don't worry. My Jin won't kidnap Lichen."Zhong Keke smiled, knowing that Yi Jinli probably had not told Ling Yiran about what happened that day."By the way, how are you and Lichen's relationship? Does he treat you well?" Ling Yiran asked."He treats me well." It was true. He treated her well. He would give her everyt
He and Song Qingyao were not even friends."You don't have to explain this to me," said Zhong Keke. They had broken up, and she did not need these explanations.Besides, she knew better than anyone that he had always been in love with Yiran.Thinking of Yiran, Zhong Keke said, "I want to go to the hospital to see Yiran. Can I?" The last time she visited Yiran, Yiran was still unconscious, so she wanted to check on her.Hesitation flashed across Gu Lichen's face."Don't worry. I won't say anything to trigger Yiran. I’ll still pretend to be your girlfriend in front of Yiran. If Yiran asks you, you can say we're doing quite well. When Yiran has recovered, I can make an excuse to say we've broken up. Of course, I can take all the blame. For example, I thought being with you attracted too much attention, or I couldn’t get used to being with you, or I had fallen for someone else—"Before she could finish speaking, she was suddenly pulled into a wide embrace.His hands held her tightly
Zhou Xinmian: [I said you were living with Gu Lichen now. Then they said nothing and left readily.]"..."Zhou Xinmian: [Did you block their phone numbers? They said you're not answering your phone.]Zhong Keke: [Yeah.]She should have blocked her uncle's family's phone numbers long ago. Even blocking them now was considered late!Zhou Xinmian: [Well done! But didn’t they try calling you using another phone number?]Zhong Keke: [They did. But as soon as they spoke and I heard their voices, I hung up and blocked their phone numbers.]In other words, she did not give them a chance to talk.She did not want to listen to what they had to say anyway. They had worn out the last of her affection.Zhou Xinmian: [Have you made up your mind this time?]Zhong Keke: [I’ll just consider that my grandparents only gave birth to my father!]In other words, she no longer considered her uncle and his family her family!Zhou Xinmian: [You should have done that long ago! They told me Gu Lichen
It was why he had said such things at the time to keep the woman from leaving!"Maybe I've liked you since then." It probably started earlier than he thought.Zhong Keke's eyes watered as tears were about to pour out. She raised her hands and covered her eyes, "Gu Lichen, stop telling me such things!"Such things would only make her waver when her resolution was hard-won. Did he know how much determination and perseverance it took her to ask for a break-up and keep her distance from him to stop loving him when she loved him so much?Though her hands shielded her eyes, they could not stop the tears.His fingers pulled her hands away. "Alright, I'll stop. I'll stop talking. Don't cry."Her tears had always left him flustered.He hugged her and coaxed her. The indifference in his phoenix eyes had become affection.Zhong Keke finally stopped crying, but she still sniffled occasionally.Holding a tissue, Gu Lichen carefully wiped the tears from her face. After a moment, he said,
"Do you care about me?" She smiled bitterly. "That word isn’t only something you say but..." She did not continue speaking after a pause.However, he already knew what she was going to say.Gu Lichen turned pale. He knew that the incident at the comic fiesta was something that bothered her.He was the one who caused it!"Also, I think we'd better talk about the possibility of me getting pregnant!" she said."Okay, go ahead," he said as he asked the others in the living room to leave."Will you insist that I have the baby if I get pregnant?" she asked, looking at him."If you’re pregnant, I don't want to lose the baby," he said. He had never longed for children even though his parents had always wanted grandchildren, even if it was out of wedlock.However, such ideas had never occurred to him.Now, he wanted to have the baby because they would be... his baby with Keke!"Even if I don't want the baby, are you still going to stop me from having an abortion?" she asked.He was s
Even though he did not love her, she still thought she was a better candidate than Zhong Keke.However, to her disappointment, the way Gu Lichen looked at her was still icy."I'm not interested in you. The Song family you're so proud of will no longer exist in Shen City a year later. Perhaps the Song family can keep some things if you start planning now. Otherwise, you'll have nothing left."With that said, Gu Lichen left the ward, leaving Song Qingyao standing where she was in a daze.Other than reluctance, resentment, and jealousy, there was more shock and fear on her face.'Does Lichen intend to eradicate the Song family within a year? Is... Is he going that far for Zhong Keke? He doesn't love Zhong Keke, right? Why is he doing it? Why?' Unfortunately, no one could give her the answer.Gu Lichen walked out of the hospital and got into the car. He slowly closed his eyes as Song Qingyao's last words flashed through his mind.'It doesn't matter... even if I don't love her?'Kek
Song Qingyao's heart sank. Sure enough, he could find out anything he wanted to."Why did you do it?" Gu Lichen said coldly.Song Qingyao suddenly laughed. "You're asking me why? Gu Lichen, I’ve loved you for so many years. What do you think?""I wouldn't love you even if Zhong Keke didn't exist. If I wanted to fall for you, I would have done so from the beginning," said Gu Lichen.Song Qingyao's mouth was full of bitterness. She knew that!However, knowing was one thing. Her being reluctant and unwilling to accept it was a different matter!She shouted, "Why did you choose Zhong Keke? You love Ling Yiran because Ling Yiran saved your life when you were a child. What about Zhong Keke? Why her?"She accepted losing to Ling Yiran because she had never saved Lichen's life.However, how could she accept losing to Zhong Keke? "Because she's the one who saved me from the messy relationship," replied Gu Lichen."What do you mean?" Song Qingyao was puzzled.Instead of explaining, he