Saving the male protagonist in the dungeon only resulted in him becoming cannon fodder.

Outside the ward, Liu Ting had cried until she couldn't cry anymore. Lu Ze rushed to the hospital after learning of the incident. Seeing Bai Mengmeng covered in blood, he hugged her tenderly and comforted her, "Don't be afraid, Li Yan will be alright."

Liu Cheng arrived at the ward door and saw his sister Liu Ting's distraught appearance, a pang of pain shooting through his heart. He knew his sister had always been a strong person, but now she was so vulnerable, it was heartbreaking. Lu Fei, who arrived late, stared blankly at Bai Mengmeng, who sat motionless on the floor, her eyes vacant and lifeless, as if she had lost her soul. Lu Fei's eyes involuntarily welled up with tears, which streamed down his cheeks. He slowly knelt down and gently shook Bai Mengmeng's shoulders, trying to rouse her: "Mengmeng, say something! Say something!" Bai Mengmeng slightly raised her eyes, her gaze fixed blankly on Lu Fei.

At this moment, Lu Ze approached Luffy and said gravely, "Did you see that? If we hadn't stopped them, many more innocent people would have been hurt." Luffy nodded blankly, stood up, and walked towards their secret base. When he arrived at the building, he expected the security guard at the gate to stop him, but unexpectedly, the guard let him through immediately. Entering the room, Luffy found many childhood photos displayed inside, and these precious memories flooded back.

Luffy was filled with pain and self-reproach. He picked up his phone and dialed his father's number. On the other end of the line, Luffy said firmly, "Dad, if someone has to sacrifice themselves, then let it be me." Hearing this, Uncle Luffy's body instantly collapsed to the ground. He sighed deeply, understanding his son's resolve. Now, it was time to make a decision…

Meanwhile, Li Ming fled back to the United States immediately. Upon learning of what had happened, Old Master Li was furious and placed Li Ming under house arrest. Li Yan, however, remained in a coma and has not yet woken up.

Liu Ting, like a walking corpse, spent all her time in the hospital room with Li Yan, except for work-related matters. Bai Mengmeng also tried her best to spend time with her, constantly reassuring her, "Don't worry, the doctor said he's only temporarily unconscious, and the chances of him waking up are very high." However, Liu Ting was filled with deep self-blame, saying to Bai Mengmeng, "If I hadn't joked about wanting to be his girlfriend, perhaps things wouldn't have turned out this way." Looking at Li Yan lying on the hospital bed, Bai Mengmeng couldn't help but think that one day this bed might be occupied by Lu Ze. So, she turned to Liu Ting and said earnestly, "Don't blame yourself. I believe that even if Li Yan were given another chance, he would still protect you without hesitation. Because being your boyfriend is the happiest thing for him. And I believe he is silently protecting you right now." After saying these words, Bai Mengmeng and Liu Ting clung tightly to each other.

At that moment, Lu Ze, standing outside the ward, overheard Bai Mengmeng's words. He couldn't help but silently pray that if he were to encounter misfortune one day, he hoped Bai Mengmeng could be as strong as she was now. At the same time, he secretly resolved to become stronger so that he could better protect those around him.

As evening fell, a ray of sunlight streamed through the window and shone on Bai Mengmeng's pale face, making her appear as beautiful as an angel. A gentle breeze ruffled her hair, bringing a refreshing scent. She sat quietly by the bed, her eyes vacant and unfocused, as if she had lost her soul. Her beauty and loneliness intertwined, evoking a sense of pity in the listener.

Bai Mengmeng suddenly sensed a familiar presence, a flicker of anticipation rising within her. She slowly turned her head, looking towards the doorway, hoping to catch a glimpse of that familiar figure. However, reality disappointed her; the doorway was empty. She frowned, asking in confusion, "Has anyone been here just now?" The bodyguard respectfully nodded, replying, "Yes, Mr. Lu was just here." Hearing this, Bai Mengmeng's emotions became complex. She knew the brutality of this battle; she had to win. Without hesitation, she picked up her phone and dialed Lu Ze's number. After a few rings, Lu Ze finally answered. But they didn't speak; only silence. Bai Mengmeng silently hung up, tears streaming down her face. She leaned against the wall, crouching down, burying her head in her knees, weeping silently. Her vulnerability and helplessness were laid bare at this moment; her strength was merely a facade, the inner pain impossible to conceal. She silently took out her phone, found a photo of the two of them together, gazed at Lu Ze in the photo, and silently prayed that he would be safe and sound.

Lu Ze didn't actually leave. He returned to the door and witnessed this heartbreaking scene. His heart ached as if it were being torn apart, but he was powerless to do anything. He silently left the hospital, leaving Bai Mengmeng to suffer alone.

Meanwhile, Li Yuan learned that his younger brother was still in the hospital, and he was frantic with worry. He immediately pulled strings to try and see his brother. When Li Yuan entered the ward, the scene before him tore his heart apart. His beloved brother was lying in bed, pale and lifeless. Li Yuan could no longer contain his grief and wept bitterly. He was filled with self-reproach, blaming himself for not protecting his brother.

Looking at his younger brother, Li Yuan was filled with pain and anger. He secretly resolved that, no matter the cost, he would make those who had harmed them receive their due punishment. However, Li Yan remained unconscious, and Li Yuan could not obtain any information from him. Therefore, Li Yuan decided to go to the company to handle some matters first.

When Li Yuan arrived at the company, he noticed something strange: in Li Yan's desk drawer, there was a note with an address written on it. This address was the same one Li Yuan had used when he met Bai Mengmeng and Lu Ze. Li Yuan's intuition told him that this matter was not simple. After some thought, Li Yuan decided to find a way to stall for time so that he could personally go to that address to investigate.

Finally, Li Yuan, having sought help from Luffy, found an opportunity and ventured alone into the deep mountains. Deep in the forest, he discovered a house hidden among the trees. Li Yuan cautiously approached the house, and through the window, he saw someone he knew very well living inside. Without hesitation, Li Yuan grabbed the man by the collar and loudly demanded, "What on earth happened here?"