He lured her deep into his trap, using both overt and covert methods to seduce her.

This sudden situation put the caregiver in an extremely awkward position.

She first sniffed unconsciously, then looked helplessly at Fu Lu and said in a pleading tone, "Mr. Fu, I really can't lose this job. My family of five is counting on my meager income to make a living!"

After saying that, she quickly turned to Song Zhi and continued to plead, "Miss Song, please, please have mercy and help me!"

Faced with this scene, Song Zhi couldn't help but feel a bit conflicted.

She stared at the caregiver's pitiful appearance, a hint of pity rising in her heart. Just as she was about to agree, she suddenly heard Fu Lu casually ask, "Can you sleep at night?"

Song Zhi was stunned by those words and froze on the spot.

Indeed, recalling last night, the caregiver's snoring was deafening.

If it weren't for Fu Lu's company, she probably would have been kept awake all night by the incessant snoring.

Thinking of this, Song Zhi couldn't help but look a little embarrassed. After hesitating for a moment, she slowly asked, "Last night...did her snoring disturb you?"

Fu Lu frowned slightly, a clear look of disgust on his face. He said impatiently, "It's noisy."

Hearing this, Song Zhi was stunned for a moment, then looked at the caregiver with embarrassment and stammered, "Ah... Auntie, I'm so sorry, I've had this neurasthenia for a long time. I can't fall asleep at night if there's even the slightest noise, so... really, you should find another place."

As soon as Song Zhi finished speaking, the caregiver retorted, "But you slept soundly last night. When I woke up this morning, I saw you sleeping comfortably in Mr. Fu's arms."

Upon hearing this, Song Zhi felt incredibly embarrassed. Her face turned as red as a ripe apple, and she wished she could disappear into the ground.

She stood there helplessly, her mouth opening and closing several times, but she couldn't utter a single word.

Fu Lu, who had been watching coldly from the sidelines, finally couldn't stand it anymore.

His face was ashen, his eyes cold as he stared at the caregiver, and he said without any mercy, "If you want to continue working in this industry, get out of here now!"

The caregiver's face turned deathly pale, and his body began to tremble uncontrollably.

She understood the meaning behind Fu Lu's words perfectly; it was clearly a blatant warning and threat.

Despite her resentment, she dared not utter a single thought of resistance in the face of this powerful man.

Finally, the caregiver could only grit his teeth, lower his head, and slink away from the ward.

Before leaving, she glared fiercely at Song Zhi, as if venting all her resentment on her.

After everyone else had left, a shy blush rose on Song Zhi's face. She hesitated slightly before opening her mouth and saying, "Um... I actually heard the caregiver snoring last night too."

After she finished speaking, she carefully observed Fu Lu's reaction.

Fu Lu was well aware of her little scheme, but he didn't expose her. Instead, he nodded in agreement and said, "Yes, it is indeed too noisy. It's so noisy that it's impossible to fall asleep."

His tone carried a hint of helplessness.

Song Zhi nodded repeatedly, muttering, "Yeah, that snoring was absolutely deafening."

"Okay, stop thinking about it. Just eat your breakfast. I'll stay here with you."

Before he could finish speaking, Fu Lu's phone, which was on the table, suddenly rang.

The crisp ringtone broke the brief silence. He quickly reached for his phone, swiped his finger lightly, and answered the call: "Hello, sis."

After hearing what was said on the other end of the phone, Fu Lu's previously relaxed brows furrowed slightly, forming a shallow furrow.

After a while, he replied, "I understand, I'll be there in a bit."

Then he decisively hung up the phone.

Song Zhi had been silently observing his expression while he was on the phone. After he ended the call, she quickly and considerately said, "Ninth Brother, I'm really fine. You don't need to stay here with me."

Fu Lu sighed deeply, a hint of helplessness and apology in his eyes, and said softly, "I really wanted to stay with you all the time, but some tricky things suddenly came up at the company, and I have to go there to deal with them right away."

After saying that, he looked at Song Zhi with deep remorse.

Song Zhi nodded understandingly and replied gently, "Yes, it's alright. Work is important, you should go now."

Despite feeling a slight sense of disappointment, she still chose to support Fu Lu.

Fu Lu slowly walked to Song Zhi's side, gently cupped her cheeks with his hands, then leaned down and lightly pecked her soft, petal-like lips, saying softly, "I'm so sorry I can't be by your side this time, but don't worry, once I've settled things at the company, I'll definitely come back to be with you as soon as possible."

Song Zhi was a little shy at Fu Lu's sudden intimate gesture. She lowered her head slightly, blushed, and whispered, "Oh, it's okay. I'm not a child. I can take care of myself. You go ahead and do your thing. Don't worry about me."

Fu Lu was still worried and insisted, "I'm still a little worried about you being here alone. How about I call Yi Nuo over to keep you company?"

Song Zhi quickly waved her hand and refused, saying, "No need, no need. Yinuo has already started school. Her studies should be the priority. Don't let me delay her studies."

Fu Lu shook his head: "It won't affect her."

Without hesitation, he took out his phone and dialed Wei Yinuo's number.

"Yinuo, your aunt is sick and hospitalized. Can you come and help take care of her? I'll have the driver pick you up from your school now. Come out now."

After giving a concise and clear explanation of the task, Fu Lu hung up the phone.

Song Zhi looked at Fu Lu in surprise. Before she could react, she heard Fu Lu say, "Alright, everything is arranged. Be good, baby."

After saying that, Fu Lu kissed Song Zhi on the forehead, then turned and left in a hurry.

For a moment, the entire ward fell silent, leaving Song Zhi lying alone on the hospital bed.

Out of sheer boredom, Song Zhi could only lean against the hospital bed and absentmindedly play with her phone to pass the time.

Just then, my phone suddenly vibrated without warning, breaking the silence.

Song Zhi looked down and saw a completely unfamiliar phone number displayed on the screen.

After hesitating for a moment, she subconsciously swiped her finger to answer the phone.

"Hey."

Song Zhi said softly.