The richest man's parents were kidnapped, and his adorable son captivated the entire family.

"Family members, please leave first."

The doctor rushed to the ward, but Gu Yinshen was stopped outside the door and could only anxiously peek through the crack in the door.

Xie Yumin slowly opened her eyes, her gaze unfocused as she scanned her surroundings, finally settling on the incandescent light bulb above her head.

She raised her hand to block out the light, but the IV needle in her hand pulled on the IV line, causing her to let out a faint cry of pain.

The soft sound was like a fine needle, piercing straight into Gu Yinshen's heart.

He clenched his fists so tightly that his nails almost dug into his palms.

The nurses began checking Xie Yumin's vital signs. Gu Yinshen stood there like a statue, his eyes fixed on the movements in the ward, afraid of missing any detail.

After a while, the doctor and nurses finally came out of the ward.

"Doctor, how is she?"

"The situation is currently stable, but we still need to continue to monitor it."

The doctor removed his stethoscope and spoke to Gu Yinshen.

His tense shoulders relaxed slightly, but the worry between his brows did not disappear.

"I...I can go in."

Upon hearing that Xie Yumin was alright for the time being, Gu Yinshen originally intended to leave immediately, but he couldn't help but speak up tentatively.

"It's fine to chat for a bit, but we need to be mindful of the time."

The doctor seemed to understand and nodded, saying, "The patient needs rest, a simple greeting is fine..."

"As for what happens next, we can talk about that after I'm transferred to a regular ward."

"Okay, thank you doctor."

Gu Yinshen nodded quickly.

After the doctor left, Gu Yin took a deep breath and slowly walked into the ward. The smell of disinfectant mixed with the faint medicinal scent on Xie Yumin's body wafted towards him.

He looked at the weak person on the bed, and his throat suddenly tightened.

Xie Yumin turned her head and met his gaze. A hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, and then she tried to sit up.

"Don't move."

Gu Yinshen strode forward and reached out to help her, but stopped in mid-air, ultimately just hovering lightly behind her.

"The doctor said you're out of danger."

Xie Yumin forced a smile that looked more like a grimace: "Thank you for your trouble, Mr. Gu."

Her voice was hoarse, like sandpaper scraping, and every word she spoke seemed to require immense effort.

Gu Yinshen frowned and turned his face away, refusing to look at her.

"If Mengmeng hadn't kept making a fuss, I wouldn't have..."

Before he could finish speaking, he choked on his own words.

Although he initially only wanted revenge, seeing her weak appearance now, he felt an indescribable irritation and heartache.

Just then, the cell phone rang suddenly.

Gu Yinshen took out his phone—

The screen displayed Ruolan's name.

Upon seeing the name, his face instantly darkened. After hesitating for a moment, he pressed the answer button.

"Gu Yinshen, how long are you going to stay in the hospital?"

Ruolan's sharp voice came through the receiver, "There's a ton of work waiting for you at the company. Are you really going to put all your work aside for someone so insignificant?"

Gu Yinshen gripped his phone tightly, glanced at Xie Yumin on the bed, and found her quietly watching him, her eyes calm and unfathomable.

“I know what I'm doing; you don't need to remind me.”

He turned and walked to the window, lowering his voice to say, "I told you, don't interfere in Mengmeng's affairs anymore. Also, find a way to suppress the online public opinion immediately."

"you!"

Ruolan screamed angrily on the other end of the phone, "Gu Yinshen, don't forget our engagement! What you're doing now shows you don't respect me at all!"

"engagement?"

Gu Yinshen sneered, "Ruolan, if you continue to act so willfully and recklessly, don't blame me for disregarding our years of friendship."

After saying that, he hung up the phone and put it back in his pocket.

It started raining again outside the window, and the raindrops pattered against the glass.

Gu Yinshen stood by the window, staring blankly at the rain.

He heard a rustling sound behind him, turned around, and saw Xie Yumin struggling to sit up.

"What are you doing? Are you out of your mind?"

Gu Yinshen quickly stepped forward and pressed down on her shoulder.

The two were so close that he could even see the fine downy hairs on her eyelashes.

Xie Yumin raised her head, looked directly into his eyes, and asked softly, "Where's Mengmeng? Is she alright?"

Gu Yinshen was startled as he looked at the undisguised worry in her eyes.

What am I doing?

He turned his face away and said stiffly, "She's resting at the hotel; she's safe."

Xie Yumin seemed relieved, leaning back on the pillow and closing her eyes: "That's good..."

Her voice grew softer and softer, and soon the sound of even breathing could be heard.

Gu Yinshen stood by the bed, quietly watching her sleeping face.

The ward was quiet, with only the sound of rain outside the window and the faint ticking of the monitor.

He reached out to smooth her slightly furrowed brow, but abruptly withdrew his hand just as his fingertips were about to touch her skin.

"What the hell am I doing?"

He cursed himself inwardly, then turned and strode out of the ward.

In the hallway, the assistant was waiting to the side with documents in his arms.

"Mr. Gu, Miss Ruolan just came over... but I sent her back."

The assistant cautiously observed his expression. "Miss Ruolan seems very angry... Would you like to..."

"She's angry? If it weren't for her, there wouldn't be so much trouble."

Gu Yinshen paused, a ruthless glint in his eyes: "Go back first and have the public relations department prepare."

"This woman is a bit brainless, you can keep an eye on her for me."

After speaking, he looked towards the ward again, his expression complex and unreadable.

Gu Yinshen stood outside the ward, gazing at Xie Yumin's sleeping profile, Ruolan's sharp voice still echoing in his ears.

He knew Ruolan's temperament well; if provoked, she might recklessly reveal Mengmeng's true identity, at which point the situation would completely spiral out of control.

However, Gu Yinshen couldn't directly reveal this, since Mengmeng was his bargaining chip for revenge against Xie Yumin.

If someone notices his inner wavering, it will likely cause even more trouble.

He frowned and paced back and forth in the corridor, his leather shoes making an annoyed sound as they scraped against the floor.

The assistant followed beside him, carrying the documents, not daring to breathe.

"This can't go on like this."

Gu Yinshen suddenly stopped, his eyes filled with anxiety. "Go and keep an eye on the hotel. Once Mengmeng wakes up, bring her here immediately."

"Yes, Mr. Gu."

The assistant nodded quickly and took out his phone to make arrangements.

"Don't let her run around. What if she causes any more trouble..."

Gu Yinshen rubbed his temples, his tone tinged with helplessness.

He recalled how Mengmeng had been running around for Xie Yumin in the hospital, and a soft spot in his heart was touched, but he quickly suppressed the emotion.

"And what about you here?"

The assistant asked cautiously.

"I'll go back to the company first."

As Gu Yinshen spoke, he took one last look at the ward, then turned and walked towards the elevator. "Notify me immediately if anything happens."