Flash Marriage with Dr. Huo

"Three days," Zhou Mufeng paused and added, "This is the deadline I give you. Give me an answer within three days. If you agree, we will hold the wedding. If you agree to marry into the Zhou family, we will immediately start the cooperation process and try our best to save your family business; otherwise..." Although he didn't finish his words, the meaning was clear.

After the Zhou family left, the atmosphere in the living room finally returned to a certain calm. Tang Xiaqing couldn't wait to ask her parents, wanting to know the whole story.

She asked directly: "Dad, Mom, what happened to our family's company?"

In response to his daughter's question, Tang Wenhai nodded gravely and laid out all the facts. "Yes, Xia Qing, this is a long story. A few days ago, our company misjudged an important investment project and was targeted by a company, resulting in a funding shortage. Our family business is currently facing unprecedented challenges." His tone was low and filled with self-blame.

Tang Xiaqing's mother, Li Yunyun, gently patted the back of her hand, her voice filled with concern and worry. "I know today's scene is hard for you to accept," she said slowly. "The Zhou family claims to be here to support us, but in reality, the sense of superiority they exude from their words makes it seem like they're taking advantage of our family's predicament."

Mother Li Yunyun continued, "And, more importantly, we've all heard that Zhou Mufeng is a notorious playboy. I'm afraid his attitude towards marriage is not sincere. Even if he likes you now, it may only be temporary. In fact, he came to us yesterday, and we disagreed, so he brought his grandfather here today." Mother Li Yunyun's words revealed a hint of indignation.

"Don't worry, kid. Mom and Dad will find a way and won't let you suffer any injustice. Let's go to the company now to see the situation." After saying that, Tang Xiaqing's parents went out.

Tang Xiaqing sat by the window, gazing into the distance, her mind awash with thoughts. Faced with the Zhou family's sudden proposal and her father's heavy expression, her heart felt as if a huge rock had weighed on her, unable to let go.

She instinctively wanted to find someone to talk to, but she thought of her friend Lin Yunzheng. However, she was in the hospital, resting in bed due to threatened miscarriage, so she immediately stopped the phone number she was about to dial.

After a while, Tang Xiaqing was immersed in complicated thoughts. Suddenly, the cell phone rang sharply, breaking the moment of silence.

The caller ID showed her mother's name, and at that moment, her heart tightened. She answered the phone and heard her mother's trembling and anxious voice: "Daughter, come to the hospital quickly! Your father has had a heart attack and is being treated..."

Hearing these words, Tang Xiaqing's world seemed to collapse in an instant.

Her tears flowed uncontrollably. Without thinking much, she hung up the phone and immediately planned to go downstairs to the hospital.

The moment before starting the car, Tang Xiaqing's emotions surged like a storm. She tried hard to calm herself down.

Ten minutes later, Tang Xiaqing drove to the hospital and rushed into the lobby. The smell of disinfectant in the hospital intensified her anxiety.

When she came to the waiting area outside the operating room, she saw her mother Li Yunyun. Her eyes were red and she hurried forward to greet her daughter.

"Daughter, you're finally here." Li Yunyun's voice was a little tired. "Your father's condition is really critical. Just now, a shareholder of the group called him. The shareholder's tone was very tough, and your father couldn't bear the pressure. He suddenly had a heart attack. I don't know if they will come to the hospital next... Your father is still in the operating room, and I don't know how to overcome this crisis..."

After saying that, Li Yunyun looked somewhere with empty eyes, as if her whole body was swallowed by fear and worry.

Tang Xiaqing's mood at this moment had reached freezing point. On the way here by car, she had thought about asking Huo Chenjun for help.

However, the impression Huo Chenjun gave her was that he was always aloof, which always made her feel alienated. He had to think twice about everything. Last time they parted, Huo Chenjun failed to show up at the airport to see her off, which made her feel more uncertain about this relationship.

Will Huo Chenjun be willing to help?

Even so, considering the family's plight, Tang Xiaqing still plucked up the courage to pick up the phone, walked to the end of the corridor and called him.

Tang Xiaqing tapped the screen with her finger, took a deep breath, and pressed the dial button. The few seconds she waited for the call to connect felt like an eternity, and she felt both anticipation and trepidation.

The first time I called, no one answered.

Mr. Huo on the other end of the phone was in a meeting in Germany.

Tang Xiaqing called twice in a row, but each time the call was not connected, it was as if time had stopped, making her heart heavier.

Huo Chenjun usually had his phone on silent mode during meetings. He never answered calls during meetings. But when he saw the screen light up, he decided to call back after the meeting.

When the third call came, Huo Chenjun didn't want to wait any longer. He vaguely realized that it might be an important matter. Huo Chenjun's meeting partner nodded and apologized, explaining in a low voice: "Sorry everyone, I have an urgent call and need to go out to answer it."

Huo Chenjun quickly walked into the corridor outside the meeting room and answered the phone.

"Hello..." Huo Chenjun pressed the answer button, but before he started talking, he heard Tang Xiaqing sobbing on the other end of the phone.

On the other end of the phone, Tang Xiaqing's sobbing was like a drizzle of rain knocking on the window, reaching Huo Chenjun's heart. Huo Chenjun felt that unlike her usual decisiveness and cheerfulness, she seemed particularly fragile at this moment.

This contrast made Huo Chenjun realize that the matter was more serious than he had imagined, and he felt that she must have encountered great difficulties or harm.

"Little princess, don't cry. What happened? Tell me." Huo Chenjun asked.