With Mu Jingxuan keeping watch at the hospital, everyone else felt a lot more at ease. They each returned to their rooms to care for their respective individuals, while Yu Zheng, back in his office, promptly fell into a deep sleep.
After all, with Dr. Mu here…
Meanwhile, his so-called Dr. Mu was still sitting in the hallway.
“Aren’t you going to get some rest?”
Lu Haoran asked, noticing Mu Jingxuan’s exhausted appearance. He had been searching for so long; it was time to take a break. He knew Mu Jingxuan had also gone into the water, and it was likely he’d have to leave at daybreak.
“I can’t sleep.” She hadn’t found him yet; how could he close his eyes?
Lu Haoran was taken aback. He was trying to be helpful, but Mu Jingxuan wasn’t receptive. Fine, with only a few hours until dawn, he’d keep him company.
And so, the two of them sat on the benches outside, chatting aimlessly.
Inside the ward
Luo Qinlan watched Xuan Hongyi, wanting to speak but hesitating. However, after many years of marriage, and as her own beloved, how could she not know what she was thinking?
“Let Mo Han go. They have children. If not for Mo Han, you should at least consider the little ones. Furthermore…”
Noticing Xuan Hongyi’s strange expression, Luo Qinlan couldn't help but ask, “What’s wrong?”
“The biological mother of your three grandsons… jumped into the water and still hasn’t been found.”
Luo Qinlan’s pupils widened instantly. This…
So, that woman had attempted suicide because of them?
Luo Qinlan’s heart felt heavy. She had previously thought this woman was very cunning.
But ever since she learned about the children, she had decided to meet her. As long as she wasn’t excessively unreasonable, she would turn a blind eye. But now…
She couldn’t help but feel a pang of regret. No wonder Mo Han was in this state today; no wonder he was so eager to leave as soon as he woke up. She had been worried…
With that thought, Luo Qinlan turned and gently took Lan Lexuan’s small hand.
“It’s Grandma’s fault. Grandma apologizes to you all.”
She had been worried that the children might be hurt by this. Losing their mother at such a young age, if they weren't properly cared for, she feared they might develop psychological problems.
But was simply taking good care of them enough to prevent harm?
As dawn approached, Lan Lexuan developed a high fever. He was weak all over, his body feeling like it was in a fiery furnace. He weakly shook his head in discomfort, but touching his wound sent tremors of pain through his heart.
Tears involuntarily streamed from the corner of his eyes…
“Mommy, do you see? Lexuan is really suffering. Can you come back quickly?”
But… they were lying to him. Mommy hadn’t come back yet, and she wouldn’t be coming back…
After helping his wife to a nearby bed, Xuan Hongyi returned to keep watch. However, he soon noticed something was wrong. Sweat was continuously beading on Lexuan’s forehead, and he immediately walked out of the door.
“Jingxuan, come in quickly and take a look. Lexuan’s condition is abnormal!”
Mu Jingxuan, who had been sitting, instantly frowned. How could there be another problem? Without time to think further, he strode in, with Lu Haoran following closely behind. Fortunately, Xuan had stayed.
However, Mu Jingxuan’s brow remained furrowed. Anyone would be unable to bear repeated problems, let alone a child.
He immediately began the examination, treatment, and preparation of medication. The hospital, which had been quiet for a moment, became noisy again. With this commotion, Luo Qinlan, who had managed to get a little sleep, was also startled awake. She stood by, her heart filled with anxiety once more.
After a long while, Mu Jingxuan finally stopped, and Yu Zheng, following suit, immediately wiped the sweat from his forehead.
“What’s going on? Tell us quickly!”
Seeing Mu Jingxuan remain silent for so long, Lu Haoran anxiously spoke up, wishing he could pry his mouth open and force him to utter a word.
Mu Jingxuan’s pupils flickered, his gaze dark and unreadable, the emotions within difficult to discern.
“The fever will subside on its own, but… there will be after-effects.”
These words caused everyone present to sink in spirit, a bad premonition settling in.
“What… after-effects?”
Luo Qinlan’s question was laced with a tremor. Why did the child have to endure so much?
“We’ll have to wait until he wakes up to make a judgment.”
Back in the operating room, Lan Lexuan’s cardiac arrest had already caused irreversible damage to his body. With him carrying that burden, and now with a persistent high fever, the most critical issue was his slow heart rate, which was not a good sign.
Luo Qinlan tightly grasped Xuan Hongyi’s hand, managing to stay on her feet.
“I’ll do it, I’ll do it. I’ll help Lexuan reduce his fever. I’ll do it…”
She was afraid that if she had nothing to do, she would start overthinking.
…
At the small inn
A man was tidying his clothes. Hearing the sound of the door opening, he casually asked, “Is it done?”
The bodyguard bowed his head respectfully and replied, “As per the young master’s instructions, everything has been completed.”
Only then did the man turn around, a roguish curve forming on his lips. “Let’s go. What are we waiting for? I’m leaving S City openly today. This is their public humiliation!”
“Yes!”
The bodyguard’s response was exceptionally loud. They had investigated and found that all their personnel had been redeployed. It was said to be…
“Congratulations, young master. That Xuan Mohan is now dispirited and neglecting everything. They say he was in the water all night. This is the perfect time for us to press our advantage!”
“Heh heh! Losing his beloved, he’s too devastated to stand up, isn’t he? Seeing his pain and their unhappiness makes me happy!”
The man was in high spirits, spreading his arms wide. “Come, tie a handsome and eye-catching tie for this young master. I need to return in style!”
With the young master in a good mood, his subordinates also felt a sense of ease. “Yes, young master. How about this one…”
…
In an ancient yet luxurious palace, a middle-aged man was half-reclining on a chair, appearing at ease. Soon, he thought of something and immediately sat up.
The man had a typical square face with a wide jawline and thick masseter muscles, exuding an imposing aura even without anger, yet his smile could send shivers down one’s spine.
“Someone!”
As soon as the man spoke, a servant hurried in. Standing before him, the servant’s expression was respectful and awed, mixed with an inexplicable fear. “Sir, what is it?”
“Go and bring me my cat! You are all useless; you can’t even take good care of a cat!”
When the cat was brought back, the bodyguard was dealt with. Useless. Look how pitiful his cat looked, emaciated and having lost so much weight. How could his cat be like this!
Ultimately, it was their poor care! Did they dare to be insincere when he wasn't around? If they didn't take his words seriously, they would have to pay the price!
This black cat had been delivered yesterday, but the bodyguard protecting it had been seriously injured on the way back, delaying things until today. And if he couldn't even take care of himself, how could he manage a picky cat?
Therefore, after only a few days, the black cat, which had already been listless, had slept through the entire day without waking and had lost a lot of weight, which was normal. But in the man’s eyes, it was completely unacceptable!