Niu Chengzhi thought he was going to die, to die in that dark place.
Even at the last moment before he lost consciousness, he was repenting for what he had done.
If fate could give him one more chance to choose, he would never have continued down the wrong path.
Now he finally understood how much Chang Xiuxiang had suffered, and how much the child had suffered.
"Doctor, how is my husband?"
"Don't worry, he's already gotten rid of the fever. There are no major problems. He should wake up soon."
"Thank you, Doctor."
Niu Chengzhi had never realized how pleasant this voice could sound, like an unattainable angel.
Had he died? Was he in heaven now?
But soon, a hint of mockery appeared on his face. How could someone like him go to heaven?
Chang Xiuxiang saw the doctor out and returned to find Niu Chengzhi's hand moving. She instinctively grasped his hand.
"Chengzhi? Chengzhi? Are you awake?"
These calls made Niu Chengzhi fully conscious. He looked up at the white ceiling, feeling a bit dizzy.
Where was he? Niu Chengzhi extended his hand and found that his little finger was indeed gone.
This might become a lifelong dark mark for him.
Seeing Niu Chengzhi awake, Chang Xiuxiang excitedly leaned closer to him, "Chengzhi, how do you feel? Can you see me?"
Niu Chengzhi then turned to look at Chang Xiuxiang, at the woman he had longed for. He suddenly didn't know how to face her.
He was glad that fate had indeed given him a chance to choose, but how could he atone for his past mistakes?
"Xiuxiang, I... I truly know I was wrong this time." Niu Chengzhi's face was full of guilt. "After this incident, I now realize what a worthless person I was before."
As he spoke, he slapped himself directly.
Chang Xiuxiang was startled by Niu Chengzhi's action and quickly stopped him, "Don't do that."
"Xiuxiang, don't stop me. I really don't know how to express my apologies to you and the child, so let me punish myself."
Niu Chengzhi raised his hand and slapped himself again.
"Chengzhi, you don't need to do this. Knowing your mistakes is the best reward for our family. As long as you are willing to live a stable life from now on, we can pretend nothing happened, okay?"
Speaking of this, Chang Xiuxiang hugged Niu Chengzhi, "Speaking of which, I should apologize to you too. I shouldn't have abandoned you back then."
"It's not your fault, I deserved it."
Just as the atmosphere between them was becoming tender, the hospital room door was suddenly kicked open from the outside.
"Yo, still flirting? Niu Chengzhi, have you forgotten something? You disappeared a while ago, causing me to lose money on the money I lent you. Now that you're back, shouldn't you pay us back the principal and interest, totaling 1.2 million?"
Niu Chengzhi, who had just woken up, looked even worse.
"Brother Wang, I promise you I will repay all the money, but can you give me some more time?"
Brother Wang sneered, "Still need time? Haven't I given you enough time? It's been nearly a month, how long do you expect me to wait?"
Chang Xiuxiang used her body to shield Niu Chengzhi, "Brother Wang, please, we only need a week, just one week."
However, Brother Wang, looking at the mature and beautiful Chang Xiuxiang, had other ideas.
"How about this, let your wife spend a few nights with me, and I'll consider writing off the debt between us."
If it were the Niu Chengzhi from before, he might have actually handed Chang Xiuxiang over.
But now, he understood what was most important to him.
He struggled to get up from the hospital bed and walked to the window.
"Brother Wang, I will not give my wife to you. She is the most important person in my life. But if you insist that I repay the money now, then I can only repay you with my life."
Niu Chengzhi said, stepping onto the windowsill.
Although Chang Xiuxiang rushed to stop him, Niu Chengzhi just smiled at her.
"Actually, I've also thought about whether life would be better for you and the child if I weren't around. My debts outside are impossible to pay off anytime soon. It's just right for you mother and daughter to be free from a terrible man like me."
"No, don't." Chang Xiuxiang was already in tears. "Chengzhi, come down first. We can find other ways. It doesn't have to be like this."
But Niu Chengzhi shook his head, "No need. I really don't want to cause you any more trouble. After I jump, you should find a better man."
"No, no!" Chang Xiuxiang was anxious, but she had no solution.
She had no money now, yet she had to come up with money.
As Wei Yumeng arrived at the hospital entrance, she saw a crowd gathered, saying someone was about to jump from the building.
She looked up and realized it was Niu Chengzhi's ward. At this moment, Niu Chengzhi was already half out of the window.
"What on earth is going on?"
Wei Yumeng hurried her steps...
"Niu Chengzhi, seeing that you have some backbone today, I'll be polite. Given how many times you've done business with our company, I'll give you a chance. If you dare to jump from here today, the previous debt will be written off."
Based on Brother Wang's understanding of Niu Chengzhi, he didn't believe Niu Chengzhi would actually jump.
Instead, he was more eager to get Chang Xiuxiang.
If Niu Chengzhi jumped to his death, she would become a widow, and he would have a chance to get close to Niu Chengzhi.
But if Niu Chengzhi didn't jump, he would still have to mortgage Chang Xiuxiang to him. In any case, he would benefit.
Chang Xiuxiang was enraged by Brother Wang's playful attitude at this moment. She didn't know there could be someone in this world who so disregarded another person's life.
But even so, she might have no choice. For Niu Chengzhi, she had to take this step.
"Brother Wang, I agree..."
Before she could finish her words, Wei Yumeng pushed open the ward door.
"How much does he owe you? I'll pay it."
Chang Xiuxiang quickly said, "No, this has nothing to do with her."
Niu Chengzhi also knew he had caused a lot of trouble for Wei Yumeng's family, so he spoke up, "Xiuxiang!"
Chang Xiuxiang then looked at him again.
"My mind is made up, don't argue anymore." Niu Chengzhi gently stroked Chang Xiuxiang's hair. "My greatest fortune in this life is having a wife like you. Unfortunately, I don't have the fortune to enjoy it. Let me pay the price I deserve, okay?"
Niu Chengzhi suddenly pushed Chang Xiuxiang away and jumped down himself.
"No!" Chang Xiuxiang looked down from the window.
He saw Niu Chengzhi looking at her in mid-air: "Xiuxiang, be happy."