"Do you regret it?" His hot, male breath enveloped her from behind, his lips brushing against her earlobe, sending a shiver down her spine.
Wei Yumeng's cheeks flushed crimson, her entire body stiffening. It felt as though every nerve ending was concentrated in that one spot. But thinking of her mother, who was waiting for emergency surgery, she gritted her teeth and endured the pain.
"No... I don't regret it."
The sharp pain struck her fiercely, and she almost fainted.
After the man finished, he went to the bathroom to shower. The money was placed on the bedside table. Wei Yumeng didn't even have time to see what the man looked like. She snatched the payment and, enduring the discomfort in her body, rushed out of the hotel.
Arriving at the hospital, she poured all the money from the bag into the doctor's hands.
"Doctor, I have the money. Please save my mother."
"Go pay the fees first, and we'll prepare for surgery immediately."
"I'm going right now!" After Wei Yumeng paid the fees, she returned and prayed at the door for her mother to be alright.
Two hours later, the operating room door opened, and the doctor walked out.
"Miss Wei, your mother's surgery was very successful, but I also have some bad news."
"We found a malignant tumor in her bladder that's connected to the blood vessels. We're hesitant to operate immediately and will make a decision after further consultation with our doctors."
Wei Yumeng felt as though lightning had struck her; she could barely stand.
"Will it be life-threatening?"
"It's hard to say. If it causes arterial bleeding, it could lead to the patient going into shock and dying. So, Miss Wei, you'll need to prepare another sum of money. Our doctors will discuss how to proceed."
"How much... how much will it cost this time?"
"About five hundred thousand, including the surgery and subsequent treatment."
Five hundred thousand... Where would she find five hundred thousand?
But for her mother's life, she had to find a way, any way at all.
"Alright, Doctor, please give me a few days. I will definitely gather the money."
"Please be as quick as possible. We don't know if the tumor will touch the blood vessels. If it does, there will be severe bleeding, and the treatment difficulty will greatly increase."
"I understand." She sat powerlessly on the bench, consumed by anxiety. How could she possibly raise five hundred thousand in just a few days?
She pulled out her phone, searching for anyone she could borrow money from. Her finger finally stopped on her father, Wei Anguo's name. Although she dreaded any contact with this so-called father, she had no other choice for her mother's life.
She dialed Wei Anguo's number.
"Dad, can I ask you for 500,000? Mom needs this money to save her life."
"Perfect timing. Where are you? I need to see you about something too. Fifty thousand is no problem."
"I'll send you the address."
After hanging up, Wei Yumeng's anxiety finally eased slightly. From Wei Anguo's tone, it seemed he was willing to provide the five hundred thousand, and her mother could be saved.
She waited with anticipation for Wei Anguo to bring the money. She even felt she shouldn't have been so harsh with him before. After all, blood was thicker than water.
As long as he could save her mother this time, she could overlook his past abandonment of his wife and child.
Wei Anguo arrived at the hospital with astonishing speed. He was accompanied by his current wife, Yin Fang, and his half-daughter, Wei Jin.
"Yumeng."
Hearing Wei Anguo's voice was like seeing a lifeline. She quickly stood up.
"Dad, did you bring the money?"
"The money is negotiable. I only have one condition for you now. If you agree, I'll immediately give you the fifty thousand to save your mom."
The hope on Wei Yumeng's face froze. She couldn't help but ask.
"What condition?"