CH 4

Chapter 4: I’ll take you home

Upon hearing this, Song Shuwan couldn’t help but pause for a moment, why does this plot feel a bit familiar?

Wasn’t it Fu Yumo who made Tian Tian and her family fall out and even made Old Master Fu so angry that he was hospitalized?

Two seconds later, Song Shuwan seemed to understand something.

Tian Tian didn’t lose her memory, she just confused her memories and selectively attributed things that Fu Yumo had done to Fu Chenyan, thinking that Fu Chenyan loved her obsessively.

And her and Ling Wensen’s disapproval of her jumping into Fu Yumo’s fire pit before has naturally turned into opposition to her being with Fu Chenyan.

“Mom, why are you and Dad not satisfied with Ah Yan? He’s so excellent, handsome, and loves me so much,” Ling Tian felt it difficult to understand.

With a gentle sigh, Song Shuwan reached out to tuck a strand of Ling Tian’s hair behind her ear, and gently stroked her tender face, her eyes full of tenderness.

If only she hadn’t let her go out tonight, this wouldn’t have happened. Song Shuwan was filled with regret and self-blame.

Song Shuwan don’t know if Tian Tian’s condition can still improve, how much is the treatment cost?

Now they are heavily in debt and really can’t afford the money…

Seeing her mother remaining silent with her eyebrows tightly furrowed, Ling Tian placed the water glass aside and reached out to smooth Song Shuwan’s eyebrows gently, speaking in a soft voice: “Mom, don’t frown.”

“I will be happy with Ah Yan.”

There was a strong sense of certainty in her tone, a complete trust in Fu Chenyan, but Song Shuwan felt a pang of sadness.

Tian Tian was the apple of her and Wensen’s eyes, a rose nurtured in a greenhouse since childhood. Innocent and pure, she was not worldly-wise and deserved to be well taken care of and cherished.

Song Shuwan didn’t know which man would hold Tian Tian in the palm of his hand in the future, but she knew that man would not be Fu Chenyan.

A former destitute illegitimate child who returned to the wealthy family by kneeling in the rain for three days and nights and enduring countless cold shoulders and humiliations from the Fu family, the man who stood at the peak of the Fu family’s power at a young age would not be sincere.

There was a sound of footsteps outside the door, Fu Chenyan and Ling Wensen returned to the ward accompanied by a doctor in a white coat.

Seeing the doctor, Ling Tian felt a bit resistant for no reason.

“I don’t want to do any more tests.” She looked at Fu Chenyan, unconsciously twisting the sheets with her fingertips, and a hint of nervousness appeared in her beautiful eyes. “Ah Yan, I want to go home.”

Fu Chenyan approached her, “Let’s cooperate with the doctor for one more examination first.”

Ling Tian shook her head, “My brain isn’t really damaged, I haven’t lost my memory, I remember everything.”

“I know.” Fu Chenyan gazed into her eyes, his voice lowered and more gentle. “But you hit your head, and if we don’t check it thoroughly, there is a high chance that there will be long-term consequences.”

Ling Tian bit her lip lightly, still a bit unwilling. “I want to go home.”

Fu Chenyan bent down slightly, leaning closer to her, like coaxing a child with candy. “We’ll go home after the examination, okay?”

The mature male voice was magnetic and low, and the sound of it made Ling Tian’s ear feel tingly. Her cheeks grew warm, and she blinked obediently, nodding her head.

Ling Tian sat in a wheelchair, being pushed into the examination room. She clung to Fu Chenyan tightly, wanting him to accompany her inside.

The hospital had a rule that only one family member could accompany a patient into the examination room at most. With Fu Chenyan inside, Ling Tian’s parents, Ling Wensen and Song Shuwan, could only wait outside.

Ling Tian had always relied on Ling Wensen and Song Shuwan the most since she was little, but now she had given her dependence to a stranger. Both of her parents couldn’t help but feel a little sour in their hearts.

The two leaned against the wall and stared at the door of the examination room across from them.

Recent events had made Song Shuwan extremely anxious and exhausted, “Wensen, what should we do about Tian Tian’s medical expenses?”

Their assets had been frozen, and they couldn’t come up with a single penny.

Ling Wensen put his arm around his wife’s shoulder and comforted her in a gentle voice. “Don’t worry about this. Fu Chenyan said he would be responsible for all the medical expenses.”

Upon hearing this, Song Shuwan felt much more at ease and asked, “What else did you guys talk about?”

Ling Wensen said, “He asked me to ask you if Tian Tian likes anyone.”

Song Shuwan was surprised and suspicious, “Why does he want to know that?”

Ling Wensen replied, “If I’m not mistaken, he probably has an interest in Tian Tian.”

“What?” Song Shuwan’s face trembled. “How could that be? Isn’t this his first time meeting Tian Tian?”

Ling Wensen said, “Shuwan, did you notice that he has a lot of patience with Tian Tian?”

This kind of patience isn’t just the attitude of an ordinary perpetrator towards a victim. Moreover, given Fu Chenyan’s status, he wouldn’t need to personally deal with this kind of thing.

Song Shuwan pondered for a moment and said, “I thought he was just trying to coax Tian Tian by saying that he really likes her…”

“Wensen, what should we do?”

In Jing City, the Fu family was a top-tier aristocratic family, and there were countless people trying to climb their way up to them. However, Song Shuwan only wished for Tian Tian to stay away from them as much as possible.

She didn’t believe that Fu Chenyan had genuine feelings for Tian Tian and was afraid that her daughter would end up getting hurt in the end.

Wasn’t it rumored that he had no interest in women? How could he suddenly become interested in Tian Tian?

“Compared to Fu Yumo,” Ling Wensen’s voice was somewhat hoarse and bitter. “At least in his private life, Fu Chenyan is very clean…”

Fu Yumo had a heart full of malice towards Tian Tian and would use any means to harm her behind her back. They couldn’t defend against him.

Even if it wasn’t Fu Yumo, the Ling family had lost power, and countless people would want to take advantage of Tian Tian. They were all powerful and influential figures, and how long could they protect her?

Song Shuwan weakly closed her eyes.

. . . . .

After completing a series of tests, it was already late at night. Several stars were faintly visible, hanging quietly in the dark sky.

According to the test results, there were no obstructions, bleeding, or infections in Ling Tian’s brain.

There are currently no effective medical treatments for memory confusion.

The doctor suggested that Ling Tian rest more, increase her nutrition, and not be forcibly stimulated, as it may backfire.

Just let it be, perhaps she will recover soon.

This result made Ling Wensen and Song Shuwan feel like a heavy stone had fallen in their hearts.

Just let it be, the most optimistic situation would be that Ling Tian would be normal again the next day.

But what if…

The two of them glanced at Fu Chenyan unconsciously.

Fu Chenyan didn’t say anything. His expression was very indifferent, his black pupils were deep and bottomless, and it was hard to guess what he was thinking.

The three of them returned to Ling Tian’s ward from the doctor’s office. Ling Tian didn’t ask them about the results of the examination, only asked, “Can we go home?”

She didn’t like the smell of disinfectant in the hospital and the cold feeling.

Song Shuwan said, “Tian Tian, the doctor recommends that you stay in the hospital for a few more days for observation.”

Ling Tian responded disapprovingly, “Observing at home is just as effective. If I don’t feel well, I’ll come back.”

Finally, Ling Wensen gave in to his daughter’s wishes and said, “Okay, let’s go home now.”

However, Ling Tian hesitated for a moment, and a slight blush spread across her fair face. She glanced at Fu Chenyan and whispered, “I want to be with Ah Yan…”

After experiencing the car accident, she felt that she loved Fu Chenyan even more and didn’t want to be apart from him for a moment.

Fu Chenyan raised his eyes and met Ling Tian’s slightly shy gaze. He didn’t take his eyes off her for a while, and there was a deep affectionate in his gaze.

Ling Tian’s heartbeat didn’t listen again, and her cheeks started to blush.

However, Song Shuwan was shocked and looked at her daughter in disbelief, “Tian Tian, you… want to go home with Mr. Fu?”

Ling Tian has always been very attached to her home since she was young. When most of her friends went abroad to study, she chose to stay in her home country to study.

She never stays out late when she goes out to play and always returns home before 10 pm to avoid worrying her loved ones.

However, now she wants to go home with a stranger!

Song Shuwan glanced at Fu Chenyan.

Even if this man usually avoids women, can he really resist taking a bite when presented with such a fragrant and tender piece of meat?

Ling Tian’s cheeks turned even redder as she nodded and said, “Yes, I want to go home with Ah Yan.”

“No, you can’t!”

“No, you can’t!”

Both Ling Wensen and Song Shuwan spoke up at the same time, indicating that they both minded their precious daughter following someone else like this.

Ling Tian frowned and asked, “Why not?”

She just wanted to be with the person she liked. Why couldn’t they let her have her way?

Song Shuwan : “You’re still young.”

Ling Tian : “I’m 21 years old.”

Song Shuwan : “Anyway, you can’t go.”

At this moment, Fu Chenyan, who was standing nearby, spoke in a low voice, “Madam Ling, the doctor has advised that she cannot handle any more stimulation right now. Therefore, I’m afraid she cannot go back to your house with you.”

Song Shuwan was momentarily startled, but quickly understood.

Judging by Ling Tian’s current state, it is obvious that the bankruptcy of the Ling family is no longer in her memory. She probably still thinks she is the princess of Zhongsen Group who can get whatever she wants…

If they bring her back to the Ling family tonight, she will have to face the fact of Ling family’s bankruptcy again and be kicked out of that mansion with them tomorrow.

This is a very stimulating situation.

Ling Wensen also thought of this, and the couple fell silent at the same time.

Zhongsen’s bankruptcy has dealt a big blow to Ling Tian.

Although she doesn’t say it, the couple knows that her heart must be in a lot of pain and self-blame. It’s better for her to forget about this now.

Since the situation of Zhongsen started deteriorating, they have never seen those beautiful little stars in Ling Tian’s eyes again.

She is not happy.

Fu Chenyan looked at Ling Tian and asked gently, “Tian Tian, do you want to come home with me?”

Ling Tian nodded, her round apricot eyes shining, “Hmm, I don’t want to be separated from you.”

Fu Chenyan nodded and turned to look at Ling Wensen, “Mr. Ling, the matter I asked you earlier?”

Ling Wensen understood what he meant and looked at Song Shuwan next to him for confirmation with his eyes.

Song Shuwan remained silent for two seconds and then shook her head, saying, “Nothing.”

Before the car accident, Ling Tian had not met anyone who could move her heart.

“What are you talking about?” Ling Tian looked puzzled and couldn’t understand what the three of them were talking about.

No one answered her, but Fu Chenyan’s eyes showed a faint smile.

He gently held Ling Tian’s hand with his warm and dry palm and said, “Okay, I’ll take you home.”

TL/Note: From the previous chapter, I used ‘Yu Ye’ as the name for ‘Assistant Yu’. However, in the original text, the full name of Assistant Yu is not mentioned. The Pinyin of the original text is indeed Yú yě (于也). However, in this case, “也” is used as a title or honorific and might be translated as “assistant” because it does not have a widely recognized meaning as a name.