Fu Yan Ting was ruthless, not just to others but also to himself.
The blade, sharp and precise, aimed for his chest, but a slight distance from the heart, ensuring no fatal danger. Even so, with so much blood lost, Fu Yan Ting felt weakened.
Upon seeing Fu Yan Ting's actions, Lin Qian roared, "You're just like your father, a lunatic."
What Lin Qian truly wanted to say was, "Is it worth it to do this for a woman?"
Lin Qian reaffirmed that not taking Fu Yan Ting with her back then was the wisest decision. Look at Lin Nan, he was so much like her, not deeply in love with any woman. How was Fu Yan Ting now any different from his father? It was a pity, though, that the woman Fu Yan Ting's father loved was not her. Even after all these years, even with Fu Yan Ting's father dead, Lin Qian's hatred remained unquenched.
Hearing Lin Qian's words, Fu Yan Ting's lips curved into a mocking smile. He spoke indifferently, "This life of mine was given to me by you. Now, I'm letting out the blood that belongs to you. This way, you and I will have no further connection."
"Fu Yan Ting, are you sick? You want to sever your mother-son relationship with me for that woman? You weren't like this before." Although Lin Qian despised Fu Yan Ting, she never imagined he would take such a decisive stance to cut ties. For Lin Qian, Fu Yan Ting still held significant value. Despite her disdain and reluctance to admit it, Lin Qian had endured it all these years, never intending to completely sever ties with Fu Yan Ting. Today, hearing these words from Fu Yan Ting himself, Lin Qian could not accept it.
Lin Nan, hearing the commotion from the next room, rushed over. He saw Fu Yan Ting standing there covered in blood, his eyes visibly filled with anger towards Lin Qian. Without a second thought, Lin Nan stepped forward and asked, "Mom, did you call 120?"
"No. Family shame should not be spread. This unfilial son actually wants to sever his mother-son relationship with me for a woman. How could I call 120?" Lin Nan gasped at her words. Lin Qian always blamed Fu Yan Ting, never looking for reasons within herself. Lin Nan quickly dialed 120 and then found hotel staff to help staunch the bleeding.
Given Fu Yan Ting's influence in Yan City, the ambulance arrived soon after, accompanied by the hospital's director and authoritative doctors. No one spoke during the journey. Upon arrival at the hospital, Fu Yan Ting was rushed into the emergency room. Lin Nan considered that Fu Yan Ting now harbored resentment towards them. Even if he stayed to care for Fu Yan Ting, it would only add to his distress. After much thought, Lin Nan called Yan Xi. Upon hearing that Fu Yan Ting was injured and hospitalized, Yan Xi rushed to the hospital.
Seeing her mother hurrying to the hospital to see Fu Yan Ting, Yan Zi Tong, though reluctant to admit it, knew her mother still loved the scumbag. He had to help her; her mother would be terrified alone. Yan Zi Tong accompanied Yan Xi to the hospital. Initially, Yan Xi refused, but she knew Yan Zi Tong well enough; he would find a way to get to the hospital even if she refused. Therefore, it was better for Yan Xi to take Yan Zi Tong herself.
At the hospital, Yan Xi and Yan Zi Tong alighted from the car and headed to the emergency room Lin Nan had mentioned on the phone. Outside the emergency room, Yan Xi indeed saw Lin Nan and Lin Qian. Yan Xi didn't know how Fu Yan Ting was injured, as she hadn't had time to ask clearly on the phone. Worried about Fu Yan Ting, she had hung up after Lin Nan spoke and rushed to the hospital.
However, upon seeing Lin Qian, Yan Xi hesitated. She truly did not want to interact with Lin Qian. Lin Qian was Fu Yan Ting's mother, so it was normal for her to be at the hospital when Fu Yan Ting was in trouble. Yan Xi now deeply regretted her haste, wishing she hadn't rushed to the hospital if she had known Lin Qian would be there. But before Yan Xi could leave, Lin Nan spotted her. Lin Nan waved at Yan Xi. With no other choice, Yan Xi reluctantly approached.
Lin Qian sized up Yan Xi, her gaze as if she wanted to tear Yan Xi to pieces. Yan Xi had no idea what she had done to anger Lin Qian so much. Although Yan Xi disliked Lin Qian, she couldn't recall doing anything substantial to provoke her, wondering why Lin Qian was looking at her like that. Lin Qian seemed to notice Yan Xi's confusion and let out a cold snort, moving aside. As she passed Yan Xi, Lin Qian muttered, "As expected, an ill-bred wretch. Intentionally instigating discord between my son and me. Now look, your husband is dying. Are you satisfied?" Lin Qian's voice was not loud; she dared not be too direct with Yan Xi. She feared Fu Yan Ting would retaliate if he found out.
However, the floor of the emergency room was extremely quiet. Despite Lin Qian's low voice, Yan Xi heard every word clearly. Yan Xi knew very well that Lin Qian's words were deliberately spoken in her presence, yet Yan Xi dared not retort. Lin Nan, seeing Lin Qian's nonchalant attitude about escalating the situation, couldn't help but frown. Lin Nan walked up to Yan Xi and softly explained, "Miss Yan, my mother didn't mean anything by it. Please don't take it to heart. Everyone is very concerned about my elder brother's injuries right now."
"Lin Nan, since when did you become so talkative?" Lin Qian's words were precisely meant for Yan Xi. Hearing Lin Nan's interjection, Lin Qian's expression turned extremely unpleasant. Lin Nan turned to look at Lin Qian, fully aware of her thoughts. Lin Nan spoke calmly, "Mom, the Lin family is in chaos right now. If you cause more trouble, even if Big Brother is injured, this is Yan City." The implication was that Yan City was largely controlled by Fu Yan Ting's people. If they weren't careful, and this matter reached Fu Yan Ting's ears, the Lin family would have no hope left.
Although Lin Qian was unwilling, she ultimately said nothing, shooting Yan Xi a furious glare before moving aside and falling silent. Lin Qian knew very well how much Fu Yan Ting cared about Yan Xi. Yet, Lin Qian was simply unwilling to accept that Fu Yan Ting would treat his own mother with such defiance for a woman. In Fu Yan Ting's heart, she was of no consequence.
Yan Xi didn't want to listen to the conversation between Lin Qian and Lin Nan. Her entire heart was with Fu Yan Ting. How was he injured? Was it serious? Why hadn't he come out yet? How long had he been inside? These questions swirled in Yan Xi's mind. Suddenly, Yan Zi Tong spoke, trying to comfort her, "Mom, don't worry. That scumbag father will be fine. Haven't you heard the saying, 'good people die young, but villains live for a thousand years'?"