Rebirth as the Richest Woman in the World
Chapter 860 - 862, think carefully (second update)

Chapter 860: 862, think carefully (second update)

Nian’en followed sensibly behind, without crying, causing trouble, or asking too many questions.

"Little Zhe, everything will pass," Zhou Jin comforted Duanmu Zhe as well.

As a mother, she had to be strong. At this time, she must hold on; if she were to collapse, Duanmu Zhe would have no one to rely on.

Duanmu Zhe was taken by Zhou Jin and Duanmu Sheng to rest.

"Mommy, aren’t you coming to eat with us?" Bao Bao tugged at Chu Jin’s hand and asked in a childlike voice.

"I’ll stay here with auntie. You go with grandma, daddy, and sister," Chu Jin reached out to pat Bao Bao’s head.

"I’m not hungry, I want to stay with auntie too!" Bao Bao continued, with determination shining in his large eyes, but just as he finished speaking, a rumble from his stomach echoed through the air.

Bao Bao quickly covered his belly, frightened.

Oh stomach, oh stomach, how could you be so unreliable and growl at such a time!

Chu Jin squatted down to look Bao Bao in the eye, "Alright, quickly go downstairs with daddy to have a meal, then come back up to see auntie afterwards."

Bao Bao nodded and looked at Chu Jin, "Mommy, auntie will be alright, won’t she?"

Chu Jin smiled and nodded, "Yes, she’ll be alright."

Mo Zhixuan and Madame Mo took Bao Bao and Bei Bei downstairs to eat.

Watching their receding figures, Chu Jin turned to the hospital director, "Let’s also get ready. The surgery will begin in five minutes."

The director bowed respectfully, "Madam Ji, this way please."

Chu Jin followed the director to change into surgical attire and, with a dozen assistants, headed towards the operating room.

The surgical light turned on, and a new round of surgery began.

Actually, the gunshot wound on Mo Qingyi’s body was not much of an issue in Chu Jin’s hands; the most troublesome part now was the virus in her body.

As soon as Chu Jin entered the operating room, Duanmu Zhe came over.

As Mo Qingyi’s husband, he simply could not close his eyes because every time he did, Mo Qingyi’s figure would appear before him.

He stared intently at the lights of the operating room, hoping that Chu Jin could bring him hope.

Duanmu Sheng approached from behind and seeing Duanmu Zhe like this, she gave a deep sigh and comforted him, "Little Zhe, don’t worry too much, it will be alright."

Duanmu Zhe turned to look at Duanmu Sheng and, without saying much, just nodded.

In just a short day, Duanmu Zhe seemed to have aged ten years, his whole being frail, despondent, and without a trace of vitality in his eyes.

Duanmu Sheng gripped Duanmu Zhe’s hand tightly, her expression resolute, "Little Zhe, don’t worry. No matter what happens, I’m here with you."

Duanmu Zhe remained silent.

The light in the operating room was on for a long time, and when Mo Zhixuan and Madame Mo walked in with Bao Bao and Bei Bei, Chu Jin still hadn’t come out.

"Daddy, how long has mommy been inside?" Bei Bei looked up at Mo Zhixuan, slightly worried.

"Bei Bei, don’t worry. Mommy will come out soon," Mo Zhixuan picked up Bei Bei, and father and daughter both stared intently at the door of the operating room.

Madame Mo was sitting on a blue plastic chair, holding Bao Bao.

Bao Bao was becoming sleepy, but he still tried his best not to succumb to sleep.

The atmosphere was somewhat quiet.

Compared to the morning, Madame Mo’s condition had improved quite a bit.

Zhou Jin saw all these changes; she knew it was all thanks to Bao Bao and Bei Bei.

If only Mo Qingyi and Duanmu Zhe had a child to comfort Duanmu Zhe at a time like this, then he wouldn’t have fallen so deeply into despair.

Seeing how Duanmu Zhe was, Zhou Jin truly felt heartbroken.

From the start until now, Duanmu Zhe had not had a single grain of rice or a drop of water, and hadn’t even closed his eyes once.

Zhou Jin had never seen Duanmu Zhe like this before.

She couldn’t imagine what would happen to Duanmu Zhe if something untoward happened to Mo Qingyi.

Zhou Jin’s mind suddenly flashed with a phrase, "...do you really want to watch as the Duanmu Family’s lineage ends?"

In the current situation, all they could do was pray that Mo Qingyi was fine, otherwise, the Duanmu Family really might...

Zhou Jin didn’t dare to think about the rest.

With this thought, Zhou Jin jolted awake and immediately headed towards the restroom, stopping at the sink to douse her face with cold water.

Just as Zhou Jin lifted her head, she noticed an additional person in the bright mirror, which gave her a startle.

It was a woman dressed in a plain-colored dress.

This person was none other than Lin Xiyuan.

"Xiyuan, what are you doing here?" Zhou Jin covered her chest with her hand, asking somewhat puzzledly.

Lin Xiyuan looked rather haggard. Upon hearing this, she gave a bitter smile and said, "Auntie, you’re here too." Lin Xiyuan seemed very calm and wasn’t embarrassed by the earlier discussion; it was as if that incident had never happened.

Seeing Lin Xiyuan like this, Zhou Jin also calmed down a lot.

It looked like Lin Xiyuan had come to terms with it, so there was no need for Zhou Jin to dwell on it any longer.

Actually, both of them held the matter in their hearts; it was merely unspoken.

Before Zhou Jin could speak, Lin Xiyuan continued, "How is Sister Qingqing now? Is she okay?" Her eyes revealed deep concern.

Zhou Jin’s expression remained unchanged, "The Ninth Lady is already operating on Qingqing inside; she’ll be fine, don’t worry. But you haven’t told me, how did you happen to be here?"

Mo Qingyi had only recently been hospitalized, and Lin Xiyuan had appeared here... Wasn’t that a bit strange?

It couldn’t help but make Zhou Jin wonder.

Especially since Lin Xiyuan had previously mentioned the idea of having children for Duanmu Zhe.

Lin Xiyuan glanced at Zhou Jin, and a hint of bitterness spread in her eyes as she continued, "Yi Heng is also at this hospital, they’re on the third floor. Yan Yi had some issues with her abdomen, but the doctors couldn’t find the reason, so they asked me to take a look. Right after I returned from the military, Yi Heng called me over."

Lin Xiyuan’s medical skills were quite good, so it was normal for Zhou Yiheng to seek her out.

However, the fact that Zhou Yiheng, as Lin Xiyuan’s ex-boyfriend, had come to find her to treat his current girlfriend was a bit abnormal...

Unless, there was another reason behind it.

A flash of surprise crossed Zhou Jin’s eyes followed by a sigh, "So, Yan Yi is alright now? Xiyuan... it really must’ve been hard for you..." Despite being Zhou Yiheng’s ex-girlfriend, Lin Xiyuan could actually come over to treat Yan Yi—it was magnanimity not everyone could have.

Put bluntly, Yan Yi was the "other woman."

To be so magnanimous towards a "homewrecker" was quite exceptional for Lin Xiyuan.

Was there something amiss about this whole situation?

"It’s fine, Buddha said that saving a life is more meritorious than building a seven-level pagoda. Besides, Yan Yi is pregnant, and as a doctor, my duty is to save the injured and heal the sick." Lin Xiyuan smiled faintly, "And we’re all friends, so helping each other is only natural. By the way, Auntie, do you want to come up with me to see them?"

Zhou Jin nodded, "Yeah, let’s go."

Whether things were as Lin Xiyuan said they were would be clear once they went upstairs to see.

Lin Xiyuan seemed not to have expected Zhou Jin to directly follow up on her suggestion, a touch of panic fleeting across her eyes.

All of this was noticed by Zhou Jin.

Following Lin Xiyuan to the third-floor ward, they heard a coquettish female voice even before they entered.

"I want to eat grapes!"

"Ouch, that hurts..."

"Am I prettier or is Lin Xiyuan prettier?"

And the voice of Zhou Yiheng, "You’re prettier, you’re the prettiest."

Lin Xiyuan stood by the door, her expression somewhat bitter.

At this moment, Zhou Jin finally understood what that flicker of panic in Lin Xiyuan’s eyes meant earlier.

She had not expected Zhou Yiheng to really be here.

Lin Xiyuan raised her eyes to Zhou Jin, smiling and saying, "Auntie, don’t worry about me. I’m fine."

Zhou Jin took Lin Xiyuan’s hand, "Xiyuan, you’re a good kid. I’m sorry you had to endure this."

"I don’t feel wronged. It’s my duty to treat and save people, and fate is predestined by the heavens. If there’s anyone to blame, it’s that Yi Heng and I aren’t fated to be together," Lin Xiyuan spoke softly, a sharp glint flickering in her downcast eyes, but alas, no one saw it.

Lin Xiyuan pushed open the door, leading Zhou Jin inside.

On seeing Zhou Jin, Zhou Yiheng immediately stood up, "Auntie, you’re here."

"Auntie, I’m not feeling well, so I won’t get up. Don’t take it amiss that I don’t get up to greet you," Yan Yi glanced at Zhou Jin. Clearly, she didn’t take Zhou Jin seriously.

"It’s fine. Just lie down," Zhou Jin’s expression remained unchanged, "Yi Heng, I heard from Xiyuan about Yan Yi’s abdominal issue. How is it, is everything okay now?"

"It’s nothing to worry about, Auntie. You don’t need to be concerned," Zhou Yiheng still held great respect for Auntie Zhou Jin.

Zhou Jin nodded her head.

Yan Yi glanced at Lin Xiyuan, then began to speak, "Miss Lin, I still feel a bit of pain in my lower abdomen. Could you come and check on me? If I had known how exhausting pregnancy is, Yi Heng and I wouldn’t have wanted to have children so early..." Her words seemed boastful.

Zhou Yiheng was continuously giving Yan Yi signals with his eyes, but she seemed to not notice at all, continuing to speak nonstop.

Zhou Jin frowned slightly, but since Lin Xiyuan didn’t say anything, she also chose not to interject.

Lin Xiyuan seemed too kind-hearted, being bullied by Yan Yi like this and yet not getting angry.

But Yan Yi grew more and more excessive, "Miss Lin, everything I’m going through now is because of you. If you and Yi Heng had a child earlier, I wouldn’t have anything to do with this, would I? I wouldn’t have to suffer through pregnancy. Come to think of it, you should be thanking me," pride was written all over Yan Yi’s face.

"Yan Yi! Shut your mouth!" Zhou Yiheng rebuked in a low voice.

Yan Yi smiled slightly, "What’s the matter, Zhou Yiheng? Can’t handle hearing a few words about Miss Lin? Does the old flame still burn? Is that why you’re so upset about me teasing her?"

"What nonsense are you talking about?" Zhou Yiheng said in annoyance.

"Am I talking nonsense?" Yan Yi said with a hint of mockery, "I think you’re the one feeling guilty, aren’t you?"

The atmosphere in the ward was suffocating, and Zhou Jin didn’t want to stay another second. She took Lin Xiyuan’s hand, "Xiyuan, let’s go!"

"Auntie!" Zhou Yiheng had just tried to follow when Yan Yi stopped him, "Zhou Yiheng, dare to follow and see what happens!"

Zhou Yiheng had to stop in his tracks, unaware that a sharp glint flickered in Yan Yi’s eyes.

Lin Xiyuan was indeed a clever woman. She had the Zhou and Duanmu families wrapped around her finger.

May Lin Xiyuan get what she wants. After all, Yan Yi had already obtained what she desired. Subconsciously touching her stomach, the corners of her mouth lifted into a faint smile.

From a wild young girl to a lady of a wealthy house, she could consider her life fulfilled.

Once outside, Lin Xiyuan was pulled by Zhou Jin, "Xiyuan, you’re too soft-hearted! They weren’t asking for help; they were trying to intimidate you! If the hospital can’t solve the problem, why must you make a personal visit? That Yan Yi seemed quite spirited to me!"

Being able to show off means all is well, doesn’t it?

Lin Xiyuan replied with a smile, "Auntie, I’m fine. I volunteered to help. To be honest with you, how could I forget Yi Heng after such a long time? I won’t get over the name ’Zhou Yiheng’ in this lifetime. They say that when you love someone, you just want to see them happy. I want to see Yi Heng happy, and I’m willing to add splendor to his happiness."

Lin Xiyuan spoke sincerely, her eyes even reddening.

Her words deeply moved Zhou Jin who patted Lin Xiyuan’s hand and sighed, "Silly child, your life is long; there’s no need to bet everything on Yi Heng. He’s not worth it."

Lin Xiyuan smiled lightly, feigning ease, "As the saying goes, ’Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.’ No matter what kind of person Yi Heng is, I like him. His happiness is my happiness."

Zhou Jin sighed and continued, "Xiyuan, this is all Auntie’s fault. If Auntie hadn’t introduced you to Yi Heng initially, none of this would’ve happened." Zhou Jin felt very guilty about this inadvertent match-making that had ruined Lin Xiyuan’s life.

Seeing Lin Xiyuan like this, she feared Xiyuan might never bounce back.

Lin Xiyuan escorted Zhou Jin towards the hospital’s back garden, "Auntie, it’s not your fault. Marriage is predestined by the heavens, and this is my destiny. I can’t blame anyone." Lin Xiyuan appeared at peace, speaking with a sense of detachment.

No amount of resentment could help with the situation as it was.

"Xiyuan, you’re a good child, trust me, you will definitely meet someone better," Zhou Jin consoled Lin Xiyuan.

Lin Xiyuan chuckled bitterly, "I should have been dead long ago, but it was Brother Duanmu who saved me. Auntie..." She paused before continuing, "Please give serious consideration to what I mentioned last time. I really don’t want to destroy the marriage between Brother Duanmu and Qingyi Sister-in-law. I am aware of her condition. Just the night before last at the military hospital, Doctor Nalan had already given his answer. Let’s be real, even if a miracle happens, with Qingyi Sister-in-law’s health, she would find it difficult to have more children in the future. And, God forbid, what if something were to happen to Qingyi Sister-in-law? I know Brother Duanmu, if Qingyi Sister-in-law were gone, he would not want to linger in this world. They love each other so deeply, how could he leave Qingyi Sister-in-law? Auntie, if there’s a child, it would be different. For the sake of the child, Brother Duanmu wouldn’t do anything foolish. Auntie, don’t you agree with what I’m saying?"

Zhou Jin’s expression grew very solemn.

She knew her own son’s temperament very well. Lin Xiyuan wasn’t wrong at all.

If anything were to happen to Mo Qingyi...

Zhou Jin dared not think any further.

Seeing Zhou Jin’s reaction, a glint shone in Lin Xiyuan’s eyes, and she continued, "Auntie, I’ve made up my mind. Once I give birth to the child, I’ll leave the Superpower World. I promise, I won’t cause any trouble for you or Brother Duanmu, and moreover, I won’t tell anyone."

This matter needed to be struck while the iron was hot.

Zhou Jin’s gaze fell on a pair of grandparents and grandchildren in the garden for a moment before she retracted her look and said to Lin Xiyuan, "I will give serious thought to what you have said. Don’t follow me; I want to walk alone."

"Alright." Lin Xiyuan nodded, "Then take your time to think about it, I’ll head back first." With those words, Lin Xiyuan turned and left directly.

Zhou Jin watched Lin Xiyuan’s departing figure and heaved a deep sigh.

Actually, everything Lin Xiyuan had said was correct, and she herself had no ulterior motives, but Zhou Jin simply couldn’t get over that hurdle in her heart.

Her daughter-in-law was currently in a life or death situation, yet she found herself discussing such matters with another woman...

Zhou Jin truly felt ashamed.

When Zhou Jin returned to the operating room, Chu Jin had just come out wearing her surgical gown.

The moment he saw Chu Jin, Duanmu Zhe came back to life with full vitality and hurried forward, asking, "Sister-in-law Nine, how is Qingyi now?"

Chu Jin took off her mask and patted Duanmu Zhe on the shoulder, "Don’t worry, Qingyi is out of danger now and can be transferred out of the ICU, but for the time being, she cannot wake up. I still need to study that virus properly to come up with the best treatment plan."

"Thank you, Sister-in-law Nine, thank you so much," Duanmu Zhe breathed a sigh of relief, it was enough to know that Mo Qingyi wouldn’t leave him.

"However," Chu Jin sighed, her expression unusually grave, "Duanmu, you still need to be mentally prepared. If I can’t develop a method to counteract the poison, Qingyi might never wake up." In other words, Mo Qingyi was at risk of becoming a vegetative patient.

Originally, Chu Jin had wanted to keep Duanmu Zhe in the dark about this, but since he was Mo Qingyi’s husband, he had the right to know.

He was a man and at times like this, it was his duty to be the pillar of strength for Mo Qingyi.

Upon hearing this news, everyone else drew in a sharp breath.

Duanmu Zhe also understood Chu Jin’s intentions. He looked at her and said firmly, "Sister-in-law Nine, rest assured, no matter what, I will stay by Qingyi’s side."

Chu Jin nodded.

It was getting late now, so Chu Jin followed Mo Zhixuan back to the imperial palace.

She hadn’t rested since returning from Poland Mountain and rushed straight to the hospital to perform major surgery; she was extremely tired now.

Bao Bao and Bei Bei seemed to have grown up a lot all at once. After returning home, they washed, ate, and went to bed on their own, saving Chu Jin a lot of worry.

After taking a bath, Chu Jin locked herself in the medical room; she wanted Mo Qingyi to wake up as soon as possible.

However, the virus inside Mo Qingyi was really too strange, and no matter how much Chu Jin researched, she came up empty-handed.

In the blink of an eye, three days had passed, and still, there was no progress.

In these three days, Chu Jin had kept herself locked in the medical room day and night, not even having time to eat, and she had only seen Mo Zhixuan once.

"Daddy, is Mommy still inside?" Bao Bao and Bei Bei stood in front of the medical room and turned to the Mo Zhixuan beside them.

Mo Zhixuan nodded, "Yes, your mom is still inside. These past few days, both your dad and mom have been away, so you have to be good and listen to Grandma, without giving her any worries, alright?" Mo Zhixuan had also been very busy these days, taking care of the affairs of the Superpower World and finding time to visit Mo Qingyi.

So for the past few days, Bao Bao and Bei Bei had been staying with Mrs. Mo.

Bao Bao and Bei Bei nodded, "Daddy, don’t worry, we won’t make Grandma worry. We are very good and obedient, it’s just that Bei Bei and I miss Mommy a little..."

Just then, the door to the medical room opened.

Bao Bao and Bei Bei immediately ran over and hugged Chu Jin’s leg, "Mommy, Mommy."

Chu Jin smiled and stroked Bao Bao and Bei Bei’s little heads, "Mommy missed you too."

After not seeing her for three days, Chu Jin looked noticeably thinner. A flicker of distress passed through Mo Zhixuan’s eyes as he walked over and took Chu Jin’s hand, "Jin, you’ve worked hard. Are you hungry? I’ve left some food for you in the kitchen."

Chu Jin nodded, "Let’s go eat."

The family of four headed in the direction of the kitchen.

After eating, Chu Jin turned to Mo Zhixuan and slowly said, "Mo Zhixuan, I’m sorry, I haven’t made any breakthroughs in these three days."

Mo Zhixuan held her hand, "It’s okay, take your time. Let’s go see Qingyi later, shall we?"

Chu Jin nodded lightly, "Yes, and I need to discuss something with the dean anyway."

"Mommy, I want to go too," Bei Bei looked up at Chu Jin.

Bao Bao also said, "I want to go too. I haven’t seen my aunt for several days."