At four in the morning, Xia Weiliang was woken by a phone call.
"Sister Weiwei..."
On the other end of the line, Liu Yaozong was crying uncontrollably, "My mom was just rushed into the emergency room... she's not doing well, I'm so scared... I called my sister but she didn't answer, I don't know who else to turn to..."
Xia Weiliang quickly sat up, "I'll be right there."
She went to the hospital with Song Yuan, leaving Nuomi to take care of Xiao Jinzi.
At this time, Bao Fang was also being pushed out of the operating room. Compared to when Xia Weiliang last saw her, her eyes were sunken, and her cheeks were so thin they seemed to cave in.
Although she had been pulled back from the brink of death, she was now utterly depleted. The doctor frankly stated that with another episode, no one could guarantee the outcome.
Liu Yaozong stood by his mother helplessly. He had just profoundly realized that if his mother also left him, he would truly be an orphan, with no one in the world to care for or look after him anymore!
A moment later, Bao Fang slowly regained consciousness.
"Mom! Mom, you're awake! That's great!" Liu Yaozong excitedly turned to look at Xia Weiliang, "Sister Wei, my mom is awake!"
Bao Fang gazed at her son with immense affection, then slowly shifted her gaze to Xia Weiliang. She opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but no sound came out.
Xia Weiliang stared at her. "You want to see Xia Yiran?"
Liu Yaozong's body stiffened.
Bao Fang's eyes immediately reddened, and tears flowed from the corners of her eyes.
Xia Weiliang glanced at Song Yuan, who also looked helpless. Who could refuse a dying person?
"Alright, I'll bring her to see you."
After saying this, Xia Weiliang left with Song Yuan.
By the time they reached the Xia residence, it was already bright daylight.
Xia Chengye and Su Hui had just woken up. Hearing from the butler that Xia Weiliang had returned, they were both quite surprised.
Su Hui was very happy and immediately went to see her.
"Weiliang, you..."
"I'm here to see Xia Yiran," Xia Weiliang said, standing at the doorway without entering.
"Weiliang, please come in. Yiran hasn't woken up yet, I'll go wake her."
As Xia Yiran and Song Yuan entered the Xia family villa, Xia Chengye's attitude towards her was not exactly warm. Moreover, after Xiao Yi's visit last time, she hadn't spoken up to help him, which he had kept in mind!
"What do you need Yiran for?" he asked in a stern voice.
"To see Bao Fang."
Xia Chengye frowned, but knowing Bao Fang's situation, he didn't say much more.
Soon, Su Hui came downstairs alone, her face full of embarrassment. "That... Yiran had a schedule yesterday. She didn't get back until almost dawn, so she really can't get up right now."
Even as she said it, her own cheeks flushed.
The only reason Xia Weiliang came to find Xia Yiran was undoubtedly because of Bao Fang, Xia Yiran's adoptive mother.
But Xia Yiran was very annoyed. She pulled the covers over her head and continued to sleep.
Xia Weiliang's fists truly clenched.
"I'll go wake her."
Xia Weiliang left these words behind and went straight upstairs.
"Hey! Isn't she being too presumptuous!"
Xia Chengye was about to angrily follow her, but Song Yuan stopped him. "Mr. Xia, perhaps it's better to let her handle it."
Although Song Yuan was young, her aura was formidable. A cold glance from her made Xia Chengye pause.
Su Hui also hurried over to persuade him, "Yes, let the young people talk. Besides, Bao Fang's condition is indeed not good. I'm afraid if this drags on, Yiran might not even get to see her one last time..."
The two fell silent for a moment, then Xia Chengye grumbled at her again, "Why did you go to the hospital last time? And defended this ungrateful wolf in front of so many reporters! Look how popular she is now, but has she ever come back to see us? Has she helped promote our Xia family's company? I'm not asking her to repay her upbringing, this is something she could do with a flick of her wrist! But she went and turned a not-so-great brand into a national favorite!"
Xia Chengye was furious when he brought this up, but he valued his reputation and couldn't say it outright.
When Xia Weiliang left home, he had indeed said some harsh words. Now, for him to ask her to help promote the company again, he felt he couldn't lower himself.
So, he could only hope this girl had some conscience and would offer willingly.
But as it turned out, she didn't mention it at all!
This made Xia Chengye furious. If not an ungrateful wolf, then what was she?
In front of Xia Weiliang's friend, Su Hui was truly embarrassed and could only whisper, "Alright, don't say anymore. Weiliang has a contract with her company; she can't just come and promote for you."
"I think she just doesn't have the heart! How hard is it to promote? She's a celebrity, that's what she does! If you gave her national affairs, could she handle them?"
Song Yuan listened nearby, her eyelids not even lifting. She simply replied in a flat tone, "Mr. Xia, if you regret kicking her out, just say so. Everyone makes mistakes when they're blind."
After speaking, she turned and stood by the doorway.
"What did you say! You stop right there..."
"Alright, Chengye, can you be more like a man and stop being so petty?"
Xia Chengye froze, slowly turning his head to look at Su Hui. She had always been gentle and virtuous, obedient to him, and usually wouldn't even raise her voice.
But today, no, ever since she went to the hospital to support Xia Weiliang, she had changed!
Just like now, she even dared to yell at him! And call him petty?!
Su Hui had had enough. She looked up at him, saying sternly, "If you need something, just say it. Why beat around the bush? No one lives for anyone else. Since you found out she isn't our biological daughter, what have you done for her? Have you ever cared about her? Not at all. So why do you expect Weiliang to promote for you?"
"You..." Xia Chengye pointed at her, his face full of shock, "You're arguing with me?"
"I'm not arguing, I'm reasoning with you. It's just because... you're too naive, so naive I can't stand it."
Su Hui pointed at Song Yuan standing outside the door. "What did that young girl say wrong? You just regret it, didn't you? If you had known back then that Weiliang would achieve what she has today, become so popular, even be recognized by the mainstream, honestly, would you have used various forms of emotional abuse to force her to leave?"
"I..."
"So, you regret it, and you don't want to admit that you misjudged her back then, which is why you're making things difficult. But you should know, even if you think this much, she might not even pay attention or care! It's a solo act, understand? You're putting on a play for yourself and complaining that no one understands!"
"Su Hui!"
Xia Chengye was utterly stunned. "Do you know what you're saying? You're doubting me, you're slandering me, you're colluding with outsiders to question me!!"
Su Hui took a deep breath and nodded. "Yes, you're right, I am."
With that, she turned and walked away, not even looking at him anymore.
"You, you stop right there! Explain yourself, how am I... how am I blind?!"
Su Hui ignored him and continued to walk away.