Chapter 467: Chapter 467: Dad Asks Me if I Am Willing to Save Mom

Cheng Xing not only had her fever gone, but she was also in great spirits.

She was diligently eating a banana.

Cheng Zhiwei was filled with heartache, this was her treasured child, who had never suffered like this.

"Mom, have some water." Cheng Xing tugged at Cheng Zhiwei’s clothes and whispered.

Cheng Zhiwei gave her a sip of hot water, already thinking that if she couldn’t expel it naturally, she would have to undergo surgery, and that would be so painful.

Thinking of that scenario, she felt an immense panic.

She stroked Cheng Xing’s hair and asked patiently, "What did Dad say to you?"

Tilting her head, Cheng Xing repeated what Zhou Lin had said that day, "Dad said only I could bring Mom back."

She gestured, "Dad asked me if I was willing to save Mom, and I agreed."

"He gave me a candy and asked me to eat it."

The words were simple, but Cheng Zhiwei felt a chill.

She knew Zhou Lin did it to save her, but the thought scared her.

Cheng Xing then went to the bathroom.

Fortunately, after several attempts, she managed to expel it.

Cheng Xing was safe.

When Zhou Lin woke up, it was already the next morning, the smell of disinfectant at his nose and the pain in his body reminded him that he had narrowly escaped death.

He slightly turned his head and saw Cheng Zhiwei’s sleeping face beside his hospital bed.

He couldn’t help but reach out to touch it.

Cheng Zhiwei instantly woke up, "Zhou Lin..."

Her tone quickly returned to normal, calm, "You’re awake, I’ll call the doctor."

She didn’t seem too pleased.

Zhou Lin didn’t know what had happened but decided to wait and see.

Zhang Yuanheng checked on him and then left.

Cheng Zhiwei offered him a glass of water to drink, her care was apparent, but her expression was cold, showing no sign of joy at his awakening.

He guessed what might have upset her, feeling a bit guilty, and thought about finding the right time to clarify things.

But suddenly, Cheng Zhiwei stopped visiting.

And for two consecutive days, she didn’t come.

At six o’clock in the evening, when only Lin Yu came by, Zhou Lin couldn’t help but stretch his neck to look behind her.

"Are you alone?"

Lin Yu set down the soup she brought and acted as if she knew nothing, "Who else did you expect?"

Zhou Lin’s brows furrowed, "Where is she?"

Lin Yu gave him a glance, "Don’t you know why she hasn’t come?"

Zhou Lin touched his nose, "She is indeed upset."

"Zhiwei is just heartbroken for the child, don’t blame her, she still made this soup for you."

Cheng Zhiwei felt uncomfortable.

It wasn’t that she really didn’t care about Zhou Lin.

She just was angry and didn’t want to see him temporarily.

After putting the child to sleep, Lin Yu also came back, and she sighed saying she needed to stay overnight at the hospital with Zhou Lin.

Cheng Zhiwei subconsciously asked, "What happened?"

"He’s got a slight fever." Lin Yu was troubled and sighed, "I’m going to change and head to the hospital."

"How did he suddenly get a fever?" Cheng Zhiwei asked.

"The wound might be infected."

"I’ll go." Cheng Zhiwei stopped Lin Yu, asking her to look after the child.

"Is that... too much trouble for you?" Lin Yu was overjoyed yet restrained herself.

Cheng Zhiwei just smiled, knowing exactly what Lin Yu meant by that; she obviously hoped Cheng Zhiwei would visit Zhou Lin at the hospital.

After all, she hadn’t gone for two days.

She briefed Cheng Yang and Cheng Xing, changed her clothes, and went to the hospital.

Upon entering, she saw Zhou Lin watching something on a tablet, looking pale.

She frowned and said coolly, "Why aren’t you resting yet?"

As soon as she spoke, her wrist was gripped.

Zhou Lin’s voice was low and filled with a tender grievance, "I thought you were not coming anymore."

Cheng Zhiwei glanced at his hand, feeling the warmth that was indeed feverish.

She checked his forehead, and he was indeed feverish.

"I’ll ask the doctor." Cheng Zhiwei was worried about his condition.

"Don’t go." Zhou Lin embraced her from behind.

Cheng Zhiwei even heard his muffled groan of pain.

"What are you doing? Don’t you care about your life?" she scolded anxiously.

Such a serious injury, and yet he dared to move recklessly.

Zhou Lin didn’t let go, resting his chin on Cheng Zhiwei’s shoulder, his voice soft and gentle, "I know I shouldn’t have involved Cheng Xing, but when I found out Zhou Chenyan was still alive, I really couldn’t wait any longer."

Zhou Chenyan was so reckless, who knew what she might do,

Cheng Zhiwei pursed her lips and remained silent. She knew of course that he did it to save her, and shouldn’t blame him, but it still hurt.

She spoke more sternly, "You should go back to bed."

"Then, do you forgive me?" Zhou Lin pursued.

His breath was warm against her ear, scorching.

Cheng Zhiwei took a deep breath, bearing with it, "Zhou Lin, let go first, once you’re better, we’ll talk about this."

Zhou Lin turned his head, his warm kiss landing on the side of Cheng Zhiwei’s face, his voice muffled, "Zhiwei, it hurts."

A childishly whining tone.

Cheng Zhiwei rolled her eyes in annoyance, cursing at his deserved pain.

"I know I was wrong," Zhou Lin followed her words with apology.

He had been shot to save her and narrowly survived. Cheng Zhiwei couldn’t really stay angry seeing how weak he was, she just didn’t have the heart.

"No more of this," she warned sternly.

She would rather suffer herself rather than getting the child involved.

"I understand." Zhou Lin sat somewhat unsteadily by the bed.

Cheng Zhiwei called Zhang Yuanheng over, who after checking mentioned, "It’s a normal reaction. If you’re still worried, we can check the blood tomorrow."

Such a serious injury would naturally cause a immune response.

After seeing Zhang Yuanheng off, Zhou Lin held onto Cheng Zhiwei’s hand and never let go.

Cheng Zhiwei, unable to remain stern, simply let him, only asking, "How did you find out Zhou Chenyan wasn’t dead?"

"He Mingzhu," Zhou Lin explained slowly, "I’ve always had someone follow her."

He Mingzhu was growing crazier, even deliberately mimicking Cheng Zhiwei’s mannerisms in an attempt to seduce him, but Zhou Lin naturally didn’t entertain her, and spoke rather harshly.

He Mingzhu then unintentionally slipped up, revealing Zhou Chenyan’s existence.

Zhou Lin used some methods and naturally learned everything.

"And Wen Yongning," Zhou Lin laid out the story, "he told me about Zhou Chenyan’s psychological trauma."

Wen Yongning had a friend who was a psychologist and had treated Zhou Chenyan, who later, knowing Zhou Chenyan’s secret weaknesses, was silenced.

But before his death, he informed everything to Wen Yongning.

Knowing Cheng Zhiwei was missing, Wen Yongning immediately found Zhou Lin and shared all he knew, which made Zhou Lin think of Cheng Xing.

Hearing Wen Yongning’s name, Cheng Zhiwei fell silent.

"These past days he has been visiting me, hoping I’d persuade you to meet him," Zhou Lin this time didn’t act rashly but asked for Cheng Zhiwei’s opinion, "Do you want to see him?"

"Let’s meet."

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