The enormous propeller roared so fiercely, it almost seemed as if it wanted to blow my skull off.

The strong wind whipped the debris on the lawn straight into my face, stinging and burning.

I involuntarily squinted, watching rows of pitch-black armed helicopters hovering in the air, and men in full combat gear neatly and decisively rappelling down to the ground.

Anyone unfamiliar with the situation would probably think this was a Hollywood blockbuster filming location, or that some head of state had just been assassinated.

But I know very well that this whole thing is aimed at me.

More precisely, it was aimed at the pregnant woman who had just had her water break, in excruciating pain, lying at my feet.

Five minutes ago, I just did the craziest thing in my life.

As a suspended surgeon rushing to find a match to appease my raging mother, I “picked up” this unfortunate woman on the street.

The ambulance was stuck on the third ring road; her condition was acute placental abruption, and a delay of just ten minutes would have meant the deaths of both of them.

I didn’t have time to explain medical terminology to my family, much less time to gently comfort them.

To save them quickly, the only option is to use the most extreme method.

So I snatched her phone, dialed the contact pinned at the top: “Husband,” and said something that would land me in jail.

Immediate results.

But it seems I messed with the wrong person.

These aren’t just ordinary family members, are they?

Clearly, the King of Hell is alive.

Dozens of bodyguards in black suits immediately sealed off the scene. The dark muzzles of the guns—though cleverly concealed—were pointed directly at me, and I could still smell the cold, metallic stench.

The leading man wore a tailored suit and was tall and imposing like a tower.

Her face was so beautiful it was heartbreaking, but at this moment it was so gloomy it looked like it could burst into tears.

He strode forward, his imposing presence seemingly freezing the air around him.

“Who said they wanted to cut open my wife’s stomach?”

His voice was low, cold, and filled with murderous intent.

I swallowed hard, but my hands didn’t stop moving.

I’m using a newly purchased eyebrow trimmer—sterilized with alcohol—to cut open the pregnant woman’s dress for an emergency procedure.

“It’s me.”

I didn’t lift my head, my hands moving incredibly fast.

“Tell your helicopter to park properly; with this strong wind, dust could easily get into the wound and cause infection.”

The man paused.

Perhaps never before have we seen a kidnapper worried about the hostage’s wounds getting infected.

He stood before me, looking down at me from above, his figure completely enveloping me.

“How much money do you want?”

He asked in a cold voice.

“Or do you want to live?”

“I need bandages, hemostatic clamps, antibiotics, and a stretcher that won’t get stuck in traffic. Immediately!”

Finally, I lifted my head and glared at him.

“Your wife’s cervix is ​​fully dilated, and the baby is in a breech position. If you utter another word of nonsense, prepare to go and collect your corpse!”

The man was stunned.

The pregnant woman finally managed to take a breath, weakly clutching at his trouser leg.

“Ms. Gu… Ms. Gu… she’s a doctor… she’s saving me…”

Former CEO?

The name Gu Yanzhou flashed through my mind—a man who controlled half of the city’s business empire, rumored to have connections in both the legitimate and illegitimate worlds.

Done.

It seems I just threatened to cut open his wife’s stomach.

 

2.

The misunderstanding was resolved faster than I expected.

Mainly because Gu Yanzhou looks scary, but he’s not stupid.

He waved his hand, and the bodyguards in black suits, who had been pointing their guns, instantly transformed into a professional transport team, gently placing the woman onto a prepared stretcher.

The accompanying medical team also jumped down from the helicopter and quickly took over.

I breathed a sigh of relief, stuffed the blood-stained eyebrow trimmer into my pocket, and stood up to brush the dust off my backside.

“The regular army has arrived, so I’m withdrawing now.”

Looking at the clock, my heart went cold.

There are only ten minutes left until the blind date.

My prospective partner is a “high-quality male idol” carefully selected by my mother; I heard he studied abroad and earns millions of yuan a year. If I’m late, my mother could nag me for a whole year.

“Wait.”

Gu Yanzhou called me over.

He had now regained his arrogant and superior demeanor, but there was an added hint of scrutiny in his eyes as he looked at me.

“The things she said on the phone just now…”

“Tactical terrorism.”

I interrupted.

“Would you have agreed to have a helicopter called if I hadn’t scared the hell out of you? The ambulance is still sitting abandoned on the highway.”

Gu Yanzhou was silent for two seconds, as if processing this logic.

Then he pulled out a foil-stamped business card and handed it to me.

“Gu Yanzhou. I owe you a favor today.”

I did not accept it.

My hands are covered in blood; accepting it would only dirty them.

“No need, Mr. Gu. Saving people is just instinct, even though I’m currently suspended from my duties.”

I chuckled to myself.

“Instead of doing me a favor, could you please have someone drive me to the Peninsula cafe? I’m running late.”

Gu Yanzhou raised his eyebrows.

“Going on a blind date?”

“It’s perfectly obvious.”

I was just wearing that Chanel-style dress that I deliberately wore for the blind date — now it’s wrinkled and stained with blood.

Gu Yanzhou’s lips curved into a smile of amusement.

“Get in the car. I’ll give you a ride.”

The truth is, riding in a Rolls-Royce to a blind date is definitely more impressive than taking the subway.

If we ignore the fact that I smell completely of blood.

Gu Yanzhou was driving himself, going at speeds like an F1 race, yet surprisingly stable.

“Did you just say you’ve been suspended from work?”

He asked suddenly.

I watched the scenery flash by outside the window and responded indifferently with a single word.

“Yes. Offending the wrong person. In a hospital, sometimes saving lives can be considered a mistake.”

Gu Yanzhou didn’t ask any further questions.

The car stopped right in front of the cafe, exactly at the appointed time.

“Thank.”

I opened the door and stepped out without looking back.

The sound of a car window rolling down echoed from behind us.

“If you have any problems, call that number.”

I waved and rushed straight into the cafe.

At the time, I had no idea how much weight that promise carried.

I also don’t know what kind of weirdo my next blind date will be.

 

3.

When I found table number 18, the so-called “sea turtle elite” was impatiently checking his watch.

The man was fairly good-looking, but his eyes betrayed a cunning and calculating nature that made me very uncomfortable.

I didn’t beat around the bush, I sat down directly.

“Sorry, I had some things to do on the way, so I was delayed.”

He lifted his head and sized me up from head to toe.

His gaze lingered for quite a while on my blood-stained sleeve and slightly disheveled hair, his eyebrows furrowed into an “X” shape.

“Lin Xia, right?”

He opened his mouth, his voice clearly showing his displeasure.

“She’s exactly thirty seconds late.”

I: “……”

Is this what they call master time management?

“Furthermore, what’s with this appearance of yours?”

He hates using tissues to cover his nose.

“What a strange smell. Aren’t you a doctor? Why are you so careless about hygiene?”

I took a deep breath, suppressing the urge to throw the glass of water in front of him right in the face.

“I was just on my way to help someone, I didn’t have time to change my clothes. You’re Mr. Wang, right? I heard from the matchmaker that you work in finance?”

Wang Qiang snorted coldly and straightened his back.

“That’s right, he’s back from Wall Street. As for his annual income, well, you wouldn’t understand those complicated financial models anyway.”

He picked up the menu, but didn’t give it to me; he just flipped through it himself.

“Since you’re here, let’s get straight to the point. I have very high standards for a life partner.”

“First, after getting married, she has to quit her job. Being a doctor is too demanding; she can’t provide for a family. I need a full-time housewife to take care of my daily life and our future children.”

“Secondly, my mother will be living with us. She’s from the countryside, so things aren’t easy for her. You must be filial and not argue with her.”

“Thirdly, I don’t like women who spend money extravagantly. Your salary card will be given to my mother to keep from now on. After all, I work in finance and know how to manage money.”

“Wednesday…”

I was wide-eyed with surprise when I heard that.

This isn’t about finding a wife; this is about finding a paid nanny who also doubles as a baby-making machine.

Not only did they not receive their salary, but they also had to hand over their paycheck.

“Mr. Wang.”

I interrupted his rambling speech.

“I think you’ve misunderstood. I’m here for a blind date today, not to apply for a slave position.”

Wang Qiang’s expression darkened.

“Miss Lin, what kind of attitude is that? You’re a suspended doctor, your reputation is already ruined. The fact that I even bothered to see you is already a great favor. Do you think you still have the right to choose?”

My heart pounded.

How did he know I was suspended?

This matter is known only to those within the hospital; absolutely no one outside knows about it.

Unless…

“Who told you that?”

I asked in a cold voice.

Wang Qiang smiled triumphantly.

“This world is small. My cousin, Lin Ru, works at your hospital. She said you accepted bribes from patients and caused medical malpractice, and you’ve been blacklisted by the entire industry.”

Lam Nhu.

Hearing that name, my fists clenched.

It turned out to be her.

My “good” cousin—the one who stole my promotion, falsely accused me of accepting bribes, and ultimately kicked me out of the hospital.

This world is indeed very small.

We’re destined to meet again.

“You already know why I’ve been suspended, so how dare you come here?”

I gave Wang Qiang a cold smile.

“Aren’t you afraid that one day, when I’m in a bad mood, I’ll put some medicine in your drink?”

Wang Qiang’s expression changed for a moment, but he quickly regained his arrogant demeanor.

“Stop trying to scare people. Lin Ru said you’re just a soft target. If I’m willing to marry you, that’s already a blessing for you. I advise you to agree quickly if you know what’s good for you. Otherwise, with your reputation, you can forget about ever getting married.”

As he spoke, he reached out to grab my hand.

“Her reputation isn’t good, but her face is passable. As long as she’s obedient and listens to me…”

“Slap!”

I slapped her hard, the sound echoing loudly.

The entire cafe fell silent.

Wang Qiang covered his face, staring at me in disbelief.

“You… you dare hit me?”

“What if I hit you?”

I stood up and looked down at him from above.

“This slap is a lesson in respect for you. And tell Lin Ru not to think that no one knows about the dirty things she does. I, Lin Xia, may be suspended, but I’m not dead yet!”

After saying that, I picked up my bag and prepared to leave.

Wang Qiang was furious, jumping up and grabbing my arm.

“You filthy whore! You beat someone up and then try to run away? No way! If you don’t kneel down and apologize to me today, I’ll make sure you can’t live in this city anymore!”

He was very strong; I couldn’t break free for a moment.

People around started pointing and gesticulating, but no one stepped forward to help.

Just as I was about to use my self-defense technique to deliver a fatal blow to him, a cold voice suddenly interrupted.

“Make her kneel? Who do you think you are?”

The large door was pushed open.

Two bodyguards in black suits strode in, snatched Wang Qiang away from me like a chick, and threw him forcefully to the ground.

Immediately afterwards, Gu Yanzhou entered with long strides.

He had changed his clothes; the dark gray windbreaker made him look even taller and colder.

He didn’t even glance at Wang Qiang lying on the ground, walking straight to me and frowning as he looked at my wrist, which was red from being gripped.

“Is it finished?”

I nodded in astonishment.

“Chairman? Why are you here?”

“It was on my way.”

Gu Yanzhou spoke indifferently, her eyes glancing back at Wang Qiang.

“Is this the person you’re supposed to be meeting? Your taste is terrible.”

Wang Qiang was thrown off balance and was about to get up and curse, but when he clearly saw Gu Yanzhou’s face, he immediately turned pale.

“Mr. Gu… Mr. Gu?”

Having been involved in the financial world for so long, how could he not recognize this god of wealth?

Gu Yanzhou ignored him and turned to ask me:

“Do you need my help with the trash?”

Seeing Wang Qiang trembling like a leaf, I suddenly felt a sense of emptiness.

“No need, it would dirty my hands.”

I adjusted my clothes.

“This kind of person is not worthy.”

Gu Yanzhou nodded and waved his hand.

The bodyguards immediately understood, lifted Wang Qiang up, and dragged him straight outside.

“Mr. Gu! Mr. Gu, please forgive me! I didn’t know she was your person…”

Wang Qiang’s desperate cries faded into the distance.

The entire cafe was deathly silent.

I sighed and looked at Gu Yanzhou.

“Chairman Gu, isn’t what you’re doing considered repaying kindness with malice? You’ve scared away my blind date, and my mother will kill me!”

Gu Yanzhou’s lips curved slightly upwards.

“Perfect. I’m currently looking for a family doctor, with room and board provided, and a monthly salary three times your previous one. Are you interested?”

I was stunned.

Isn’t the direction of this storyline moving a little too fast?

“Furthermore,”

He paused, his eyes becoming deep and profound.

“My wife has woken up, and she wants to meet the benefactor who threatened to cut open her stomach.”

 

5.

I followed Gu Yanzhou to the hospital.

It wasn’t just any hospital, but the First People’s Hospital—the very place that kicked me out the door.

Gu Yanzhou’s wife, Su Wan, was placed in a VIP intensive care unit on the top floor.

This floor is usually left empty; only truly wealthy and powerful people are entitled to live here.

As soon as the elevator doors opened, I saw several familiar faces.

The director, the vice director, and my “good” cousin — Lin Ru.

Seeing Gu Yanzhou step out of the elevator, they immediately went forward to greet her.

“Mr. President, you’re back. Your wife’s condition has stabilized, and our hospital’s top team of experts has held a consultation…”

The director’s words trailed off halfway through.

Because he saw me standing behind Gu Yanzhou.

Lin Ru’s eyes immediately widened, as if she had seen a ghost.

“Lin Xia? Why are you here?”

She screamed, her voice filled with disbelief and an unmistakable panic.

“This is the VIP area, unauthorized persons are not allowed in! Where are the security guards? How could they let this fired person in?!”

The director also reacted, his expression darkening.

“Lin Xia, you’ve been suspended. You’re not welcome here, get out!”

He turned to Gu Yanzhou, immediately changing his tone.

“Mr. President, I’m very sorry. This is a former employee of our hospital, who was dismissed due to unethical medical practices. I don’t know how she managed to sneak in, but she’s causing you trouble. I’ll have someone escort her out immediately.”

I stood there, watching their clumsy performance, and found it amusing.

This is where I once risked my life working, where I once wanted to stay.

How ironic.

Gu Yanzhou stopped, his cold gaze sweeping across the crowd.

“Medical ethics are corrupted?”

He repeated those words, his voice tinged with mockery.

“Tell me specifically, how exactly is it corrupt?”

Lin Ru thought he was questioning me, and immediately became enthusiastic.

“Chairman, you wouldn’t believe it. Lin Xia is usually so slow at work, and she’s always accepting bribes. What’s worst is that last time she made a surgical error, almost killing a patient, and then tried to shift the blame to a colleague. People like her are the scum of the medical profession!”

She spoke while looking at me with a smug expression.

It was as if they were saying: this time you’re definitely dead.

Having been labeled a “scumbag” in front of Gu Yanzhou, in this city, and even in the entire industry, I will have no way to turn things around.

I said nothing, just silently looked at Lin Ru.

I want to see how far she can go with her fabrications.

After hearing this, Gu Yanzhou’s face remained expressionless.

He turned to me.

“Is that so?”

I gave a wry smile.

“Does the former president believe it?”

“I don’t believe rumors, I only believe evidence.”

Gu Yanzhou said calmly.

Lin Ru panicked.

“The evidence is all in the file! Mr. President, don’t be fooled by her. She’s best at feigning innocence. Moreover, her presence here today certainly doesn’t bode well; she might even be planning to secretly take private photos of your wife and sell them to the paparazzi for profit!”

This hat seems to get bigger and bigger as I put it on.

The director also chimed in.

“Yes, Mr. Gu. For your wife’s safety, she must be immediately expelled, and the police must be notified!”

At that very moment, the door to the hospital room burst open.

A nurse ran out in a panic.

“Mr. President! Your wife has woken up! But… but the wound is very delicate; our doctors don’t dare touch it casually…”

The director was stunned.

“What’s so special about it? Let Director Lin come in and take a look! Lin Nhu is the youngest deputy director in our hospital!”

Lin Ru puffed out her chest.

“Yes, leave it to me. I will definitely take good care of Mrs. Gu.”

She said that and then tried to storm into the hospital room.

But Gu Yanzhou raised her hand to stop her.

The slender, strong hand stood suspended in mid-air like an impenetrable iron gate.

“Is she worthy?”

Just three words.

But it was like a heavy hammer blow, striking directly at Lin Ru’s face.

She froze in place, her face turning pale.

“Mr. Gu… Mr. Gu?”

Gu Yanzhou didn’t even bother to look at her once, turning around and making a “welcome” gesture towards me.

“Dr. Lam, I’m sorry to bother you.”

At that moment, the hallway was eerily silent.

Lin Ru was struck as if by lightning, her whole body trembling.

I adjusted my collar, and under the horrified, skeptical, and envious gazes of everyone, I strode into a room they could only dream of entering.

As I walked past Lin Ru, I paused for a moment.

Use a voice only the two of us can hear:

“Cousin, look carefully. This is what a real doctor looks like.”

 

6.

In the hospital room, Su Wan was weakly leaning against the headboard.

Her eyes lit up when she saw me walk in.

“Benefactor…”

I went over and checked the readings.

“Just call me Lin Xia. How does that sound?”

“The wound hurts a little, but… I feel very peaceful inside.”

Tô Uyển held my hand.

“Without her, I and the baby would be…”

“Don’t talk, save your strength.”

I removed the bandage and checked the previous emergency incision.

Even though I used a razor to trim my eyebrows, under rudimentary conditions, I managed to avoid all major blood vessels and nerves. For the stitches, I used a needle and thread from the first-aid kit; it looked a bit messy, but it was absolutely practical.

The hospital’s specialists didn’t dare touch it because they had never seen this kind of “unconventional” suturing before and were afraid of being held responsible.

“It’s alright, I’m recovering very well.”

I am proficient at changing dressings and re-bandaging.

“The stitches will be removed in a few days, and with the use of scar-fading cream, the scar won’t be too noticeable.”

Tô Uyển looked at me, her eyes filled with gratitude.

“Doctor Lam, I heard from Yen Chau that you were fired from the hospital?”

My hand movements froze.

“Yes. I offended a petty person.”

“Is it because of that person named Lin Ru?”

I was a little surprised.

“You know?”

Tô Uyển smiled; her complexion was pale, but she exuded an air of intelligence.

“Yen Chau has sent people to investigate. The person who was making the most noise outside just now, wasn’t that her?”

I nodded.

“Actually, during that surgery, she severed the patient’s artery. I went in to save him. The patient survived, but she altered the surgical records, shifted the blame onto me, and even bribed the patient’s family to cause trouble.”

I spoke very calmly.

What’s done is done, and anger is pointless.

Tô Uyển squeezed my hand tightly.

“Lin Xia, good and evil will eventually be repaid. Sometimes, retribution comes faster than you imagine.”

She pressed the call button at the head of the bed.

“Yen Chau, come in for a moment.”

The door opened.

Gu Yanzhou walked in, followed by the trembling director and Lin Ru, whose face was ashen.

Tô Uyển pointed at me.

“Yen Chau, I want to hire Lam Ha as my personal doctor until I’m fully recovered.”

The director was shocked when he heard this.

“Madam, this is against the rules! Lin Xia is no longer qualified to practice, and moreover, she has a bad history at our hospital…”

“Regulations?”

Gu Yanzhou gave a cold smile and turned to look at the director.

“In this city, my word, Gu Yanzhou’s word, is law.”

He only pointed to Lin Ru.

“As for ‘bad history’… I found out a few quite interesting things.”

He snapped his fingers.

The assistant behind him immediately handed him a file.

Gu Yanzhou threw the file straight into the director’s face.

“Look carefully. This is the actual surveillance video of that surgery, the electronic evidence of Lin Ru altering the medical records, and even her bank transfer records to the patient’s family.”

“Bang.”

Papers were scattered all over the ground.

Lin Ru’s legs went weak, and she collapsed onto the floor.

The director tremblingly picked up the papers to read them, his face growing paler and paler.

“This… this…”

Gu Yanzhou’s voice wasn’t loud, but it sounded like a death sentence being pronounced.

“From today, I am the largest shareholder of this hospital. And my first decision is to dismiss you from your position as hospital director.”

“And what about Lin Ru…?”

He glanced at the woman sitting on the ground, his eyes filled with disgust.

“Falsifying medical records, medical fraud, suspected intentional infliction of injury. The police are downstairs.”

Lin Ru suddenly raised her head, her eyes filled with hatred and madness.

She knew she was finished.

But I’m not willing to accept this.

She suddenly sprang to her feet, a pair of surgical scissors seemingly appearing in her hand, and charged madly straight at me.

“Lin Xia! It’s all your fault! You ruined me! I’ll kill you!”

She was moving very fast, and the distance was closing.

In that moment, I had absolutely no time to dodge.

The sharp blades of the scissors gleamed, thrusting straight toward my neck.

Screams of terror echoed all around.

Tô Uyển screamed in fear.

Gu Yanzhou was two steps away from me, reaching out to grab me, but it seemed too late.

My pupils constricted, and I felt the breath of death approaching.

Just then, the tip of the scissors was only one centimeter from my neck.

“Bang!”

A loud explosion.

The door to the patient’s room was kicked open.

A shadowy figure, like a flash of lightning, darted in and delivered a powerful kick to Lin Ru’s waist.

Lin Ru was flung out like a tattered doll, crashing hard against the wall and spitting out a mouthful of blood.

The scissors clattered to the ground.

Still shaken, I stared at the figure blocking my view.

Broad shoulders, narrow waist, dressed in camouflage uniform, and carrying the strong smell of gunpowder.

He slowly turned around, revealing his familiar, resolute face.

“Sister, I’m home.”

My eyes widened.

“Lin… Lin Feng?”

My younger brother joined the special forces and I lost contact with him three years ago?

Why is she here?

And… what about those fully armed soldiers standing behind her?

Lin Feng smirked, revealing his white teeth.

“I heard someone was bullying my sister? And it happened in the Lin family’s territory?”

He glanced around, finally settling his gaze on Gu Yanzhou, his expression not very friendly.

“Mr. President, you are very rich. But my sister is not someone anyone can just mess with.”

Gu Yanzhou narrowed his eyes.

In the air, the two men’s auras clashed violently.

The smell of gunpowder is even stronger than before.

My mind went blank for a moment.

On one side is the newly acquired “wealthy benefactor,” and on the other is the younger brother who disappeared three years ago and suddenly returns with an entire army.

“Lin Feng? Weren’t you at the border?”

Instinctively, I asked a question, trying to break the awkward silence.

Lin Feng withdrew his gaze from Gu Yanzhou, turned to look at me, and in an instant transformed into a naive, grinning younger brother.

“My mission is over, so I’m going home to visit. As soon as I got off the plane, I heard that you were upset in the hospital, so I rushed here immediately.”

He pointed toward the soldiers behind him.

“While we’re at it, let’s take the guys to visit my sister.”

By the way?

Did he bring an entire special forces squad to the hospital to “conveniently” visit his sister?

I saw the director and Lin Ru cowering in the corner, too scared to even breathe loudly.

Gu Yanzhou remained calm. He adjusted his sleeve cuff and looked at Lin Feng.

“So you’re the captain of the ‘Falcon’ assault team. I’ve admired you for a long time.”

Lin Feng raised his eyebrows.

“The former president is really quick to get the news.”

“Also.”

The two looked at each other and smiled; although the smile didn’t reach their eyes, the tense atmosphere had clearly eased considerably.

Obviously, among powerful people, there’s always a special kind of understanding.

The police finally arrived in a hurry.

Seeing the entire room filled with special agents and the “big boss” Gu Yanzhou, the leading police officer broke out in a cold sweat.

But when they saw Lin Ru being kicked half to the point of death along with her husband and the authentic evidence, their work efficiency increased unusually high.

Lin Ru was escorted away, still muttering curses indistinctly.

But no one paid any attention to the cries of a loser anymore.

The former director was also taken in for questioning.

The farce has finally come to an end.

“Sister, are you going home?”

Lam Phong stepped forward, offering to help me carry my bag.

“Are not.”

I shook my head, looking at Su Wan lying on the hospital bed.

“I promised President Gu that I would be Su Wan’s personal doctor. Besides, there’s still a patient here who needs you.”

Lin Feng frowned and looked at Gu Yanzhou.

“My sister is very expensive.”

Gu Yanzhou smiled.

“Name your price.”

“It’s not about money.”

Lin Feng snorted coldly.

“My sister has a bad temper and can’t stand being wronged. If even a single hair on her head were to be harmed while she’s with you…”

“I’m taking the entire Gu Group as collateral.”

Gu Yanzhou interrupted, her voice calm but firm.

Lin Feng paused, then looked intently at him.

“Okay. Remember what I said.”

He turned to me, gave me a few instructions, and then led his men away noisily.

Before leaving, he left two people to stand guard right in front of the hospital gate.

The name sounds great:

Ensuring the safety of healthcare workers.

 

8.

In the days that followed, my life changed drastically.

Tô Uyển was a very good tenant, and also a very good friend.

Under my care, her body recovered very quickly.

And what about Gu Yanzhou…?

This man is a little strange.

Clearly, there are plenty of servants in the house, yet he still prefers to run to the sickroom.

Each time she came, she didn’t say much, just sat on the sofa handling documents, or… looked at me.

I stared at it until my scalp went numb.

“Chairman, is there a flower on my face?”

After being stared at by him for ten minutes, I finally couldn’t take it anymore.

Gu Yanzhou closed the file, her slender fingers tapping lightly on her knee.

“Lin Xia, have you ever thought about returning to the operating room?”

I was stunned.

“Of course. It’s my profession, and it’s my dream.”

“That’s good then.”

Gu Yanzhou stood up.

“Next week, the First People’s Hospital will hold a press conference. They will clarify all the previous accusations against you and officially appoint you as the head of the surgical department.”

I was so shocked that the pen in my hand fell to the ground.

“Head of Department? My seniority isn’t high enough yet?”

“As long as you have sufficient technique, that’s all that matters.”

Gu Yanzhou stepped in front of me and bent down to look at me.

“Furthermore, that’s what she deserves. That hospital is now under the Gu family’s ownership, I mean, that’s the case.”

At that moment, I looked at the man in front of me.

It’s not just about gratitude.

It’s like a kind of… thrill when you’re given the firm resolve to make a choice.

9.

The scene at the press conference was unprecedented.

All the media in the city came.

It’s not just because the Gu family took over the hospital, but also because the name “Lin Xia” has become so popular lately.

From “kidnapper” to “miracle doctor,” then to “sister of a special forces operative,” my story has been embellished to the point of being miraculous.

I stood on the stage, facing countless flashing lights.

This time, it’s not a desperate flight, but a glorious return.

I clarified the truth and presented the evidence.

All the dirty water that had been splashed on me was washed away at this moment.

The applause below was thunderous.

In the crowd, I saw Lin Feng, and he gave me a thumbs-up.

I also saw Su Wan; she was holding her one-month-old baby, smiling gently.

As for Gu Yanzhou, she was standing in the last row.

He didn’t step up to claim the spotlight; he just quietly watched me.

In those eyes, there was a tenderness and pride I had never seen before.

After the press conference ended, Gu Yanzhou stopped me backstage.

“Congratulations, Director Lam.”

He gave me a bouquet of flowers.

Not ostentatious red roses, but an elegant bouquet of lilies. “Thank you, Mr. Gu.”

I received the flowers, feeling a little embarrassed.

“Is this considered an employee benefit?”

“Not counting.”

Gu Yanzhou took a step forward, cornering me against the wall.

“This is a gift from a suitor.”

My head went “boom.”

“Following… pursuing? Mr. Gu, don’t joke around, your wife is still at home…”

“Su Wan is my younger sister.”

Gu Yanzhou looked straight into my eyes and spoke each word clearly.

“My biological sister. She uses my mother’s surname.”

I: “……”

I: “???”

I: “!!!”

I remember that day on the street, I was holding my phone and calling “the baby’s father.”

I remember Su Wan calling him “President Gu” instead of “husband.”

Recalling the close but absolutely unambiguous relationship between the two of them.

It turns out…

I’m the only fool.

“So… that phone call…”

I stammered the question.

“Yes, she threatened to cut open my sister’s stomach at that time.”

A smile flickered in Gu Yanzhou’s eyes.

“Doctor Lam, shouldn’t we settle this debt properly?”

I swallowed hard.

Gu Yanzhou leaned down, his warm breath caressing my ear.

“Can I repay you with my body?”

I later learned that Su Wan’s husband was an anti-drug police officer, serving year-round on the border, with a top-secret identity.

That day, Su Wan went to visit her injured husband who had just returned, but she went into labor halfway there.

As for Gu Yanzhou—who is always referred to as “President Gu”—he is not only a business tycoon, but also Su Wan’s most reliable support.

As for that reckless phone call I made that year, it later became a topic of endless laughter during the Gu family’s after-dinner tea and drink gatherings.

Even Lin Feng, every time he met Gu Yanzhou, couldn’t help but tease her:

“Hey, isn’t this the CEO who almost had his wife cut open by my sister?”