Hearing this, Lin Mo's gaze unconsciously drifted to Jiang Chengshan, sweeping over him twice.
So you old boy used to be quite the bad boy yourself.
No wonder Aunt Qiong stayed here; it was to protect Jiang Yunlu.
Jiang Chengshan's old face flushed under his stare, as if an old embarrassing secret had been exposed. He quickly let out a dry cough, forcing himself to save face.
What are you thinking! Sister Qiong stayed behind to protect us.
He paused, his voice dropping, carrying a hint of bitterness as if reluctant to look back.
More accurately, it was Nannan's mother who had Sister Qiong removed from the Situ family, so she could stay and protect us father and daughter.
This protection lasted for over a decade, right up until Jiang Yunlu grew up.
But the problem circled back.
Lin Mo was well aware of Aunt Qiong's strength.
Why would Aunt Qiong get injured?
Aunt Qiong's strength was not weak; she was much stronger than Liu Zheng, Old Bai, and even Xia Zhi.
Lin Mo could even conclude that if Ning Qingcheng were to have a true one-on-one duel with Aunt Qiong right now, they might trade blows in the early stages, but the one lying on the ground at the end would definitely be Ning Qingcheng.
Of course, that was only the current Ning Qingcheng.
However, Aunt Qiong had now been beaten to a pulp, and it was even possible she only escaped with her life by fighting to the death.
That meant the opponent's strength should be quite formidable as well.
So Lin Mo looked up at Jiang Chengshan, So what you mean is, the Situ family doesn't want to let you off, so they've come out to cause trouble for you, right?
Yes.
Jiang Chengshan nodded, his jawline pulled taut. He took a deep breath, an exhale that seemed to weigh a thousand pounds.
I've already had the company transfer a top-tier security team over for twenty-four-hour shifts, but I...
In front of those true behemoths, the security money could buy was nothing but paper lanterns.
He didn't finish his sentence, but the fear and pleading in his eyes explained everything.
I only hope that you can protect Yunlu well.
At this moment, he was not the wealthy President Jiang, but simply a father being pushed to the brink of despair.
In Jiang Chengshan's heart, Jiang Yunlu was already the most important thing in his life.
Looking at him like this, Lin Mo suddenly found it a bit funny.
He reached out and patted the old man's shoulder, neither lightly nor heavily.
Alright, put away that miserable expression of yours.
Lin Mo's tone was very relaxed, even carrying a hint of teasing.
The sky isn't going to fall, and even if it does, it'll have to ask for my permission first.
I will resolve all of this for you.
Jiang Chengshan abruptly looked up, his lips moving as he wanted to ask how he would resolve it—that was the Situ family!
But before he could ask.
Click.
The glaring red light above the operating room went out.
The air at the end of the corridor instantly froze.
Jiang Chengyue dashed to the door of the operating room in a single bound, staring fixedly at the tightly shut door.
A few seconds later, the door was pushed open, and the chief surgeon, wearing blue scrubs and looking exhausted, walked out and headed straight for Jiang Chengshan.
President Jiang.
The doctor took off his mask, his face heavy. We did our best. The patient is temporarily out of danger.
Jiang Chengshan and Jiang Chengyue had barely let out half a sigh of relief.
The doctor's next words plunged their hearts into an ice cellar.
However, the patient's internal organ damage is extremely severe. Right now, her life is entirely sustained by the life support system. To be blunt, she is currently like a shattered piece of porcelain that we've barely glued back together. She can't withstand any bumps or accidents. If another emergency occurs...
We will be powerless to save her.
These words were tantamount to a tactful death notice.
Jiang Chengshan's body swayed, barely able to stand firm.
Jiang Chengyue's face also turned pale as she grabbed the wall for support.
The atmosphere in the entire corridor was so oppressive that it made it hard to breathe.
Only Lin Mo's expression remained entirely unchanged.
He just quietly watched as the nurses wheeled out Aunt Qiong, who was covered in tubes and still unconscious, to send her to the ICU.
Lin Mo simply gave a faint glance and began to secretly activate his Rejuvenation technique.
The profoundness of this divine ability lay in its ability to heal from the inside out, repairing from the very source.
Even if it were a vegetative person, as long as their soul had not dissipated, they could be forcefully pulled back to life.
But he didn't plan to let Aunt Qiong wake up immediately; that would cause too much of a commotion. After finishing all this, Lin Mo turned and went to the lounge where Jiang Yunlu was. The rest could wait.
Outside the ICU ward, in front of the thick soundproof glass wall, the atmosphere was suffocating.
Jiang Chengyue pressed her small face against the cold glass, looking at Aunt Qiong inside, who was covered in tubes and wearing an oxygen mask. Her eyes were already completely red, and tears fell like broken strings of pearls.
Brother, Sister Qiong... she will be fine, right? Her voice was choked with sobs, full of helplessness.
Without Jiang Yunlu around, she was actually the youngest child of the Jiang family.
Jiang Chengshan took a deep breath, She will be. She definitely will be.
No matter what, we must find the murderer who reduced Sister Qiong to this state! Jiang Chengyue gritted her teeth.
It was easier said than done. It was just that Jiang Chengshan never told Jiang Chengyue too much.
The more one knew, the more trouble there was.
Only by knowing less could one live a more peaceful life.
Just then, the sound of unhurried footsteps echoed.
Lin Mo, having just settled Jiang Yunlu, strolled over. His calm expression was completely out of place with the heavy atmosphere around him.
His gaze pierced through the glass and landed on Aunt Qiong on the hospital bed. His eyes were calm and waveless, as if evaluating an object.
Then, he walked straight toward the tightly closed door of the ICU.
What are you doing?! Jiang Chengyue instantly became alert, like a mother cat protecting her cubs, spreading her arms to block the door.
You can't go in there!
Nothing.
Lin Mo casually waved his hand, Just going in to see if I can save her.
Before his voice faded, he had already bypassed Jiang Chengyue and pushed the door open.
Sir, this is the intensive care unit, you can't... A young nurse hurriedly ran over to stop him.
Lin Mo didn't even turn his head. He merely raised his hand and pushed. The young nurse stumbled back several steps, though she didn't feel any pain.
The young nurse wanted to say something else, but seeing the look in Lin Mo's eyes and terrified by the fleeting aura he emitted, she froze in place, unable to utter a single word.
Inside the ward, various monitoring devices emitted monotonous and rhythmic beeping sounds.
Under the horrified gazes of Jiang Chengyue and Jiang Chengshan, he reached out expressionlessly and directly removed Aunt Qiong's respirator!
Ear-piercing alarms instantly rang throughout the entire ward!
The heart rate and blood pressure curves danced wildly on the screen, plummeting straight down!
Brother! He's crazy! Jiang Chengyue turned deathly pale from fright.
Jiang Chengshan's heart also violently clenched, his fists instantly tightening.
However, Lin Mo acted as if he didn't hear the alarms. Without rushing, he fished out a dark Malteser candy from his pocket, pinched open Aunt Qiong's mouth, and stuffed it inside.
In reality, it truly was just a Malteser.
ive and Ruthless] Before his transmigration, Ye Xuan was playing a game called "Severing Emotions to Attain the Dao." The game's core wasn't about leveling up by fighting monsters, but about conquering various "bad women" with wicked personalities and cold, fickle natures. There was only one method to conquer them: stay unwaveringly by their side, then die at a critical moment, driving them to madness after losing the protagonist. The higher their level of regret, the higher the player's score. To dominate the server, Ye Xuan conquered all the bad women. In the early stages, he showered them with boundless tenderness, only to choose to sacrifice himself for them later, making them weep bitterly and drown in regret. Among them were: Xia Lengyue, the unfaithful immortal wife who chased after powerful men and discarded her husband like trash. Ye Qingcheng, the Demonic Venerable of the Joyous Union Sect, who appeared pure and innocent but was, in reality, promiscuous. Wu Lingxiao, the Empress of the Great Xia Dynasty, who lusted after men and loved maintaining a harem. Bai Qiangu of the Endless Demonic Sect: a bloodthirsty mass murderer. However, when the protagonist transmigrated into the game world, he made a horrifying discovery. Eight hundred years had already passed. The bad women he had conquered had now each become deities and revered ancestors. Faced with the endless stream of toxic women coming for him, Ye Xuan could only rely on his god-tier acting skills to carve a path of survival through this world of treacherous women.
uld barely embark on the path to immortality. Just as he was on the verge of death, his golden finger awakened. No matter whether it was poison, drained blood and vital energy, diminished lifespan, or any other physical debuff caused by paying a price—once midnight passed, everything would be refreshed. From then on, whenever someone asked what kind of person Chu Ran was, the answer was simple: Forbidden arts that other cultivators dared not learn? Chu Ran would learn them. Prices that even demonic cultivators dared not pay? Chu Ran would pay them. Lifespan that even righteous cultivators dared not burn? Chu Ran would burn it. All the blood essence in his body? Take it. Want both his hands and feet? He would cut them off and send them to you. You say he’s finished? He wasn’t built to sit idle. You think he’s gone mad? No—he was simply waiting for midnight. From that day onward, Chu Ran would respect neither Heaven nor Earth, bow to neither gods nor ghosts. He had only one wish: For midnight to arrive a little sooner.
ine. During your journey, you save an abandoned baby girl and become her elder brother】 【You rely on each other, becoming each other's support】 【At the end of the simulation, you shield the now-grown girl with your life, sacrificing yourself to block numerous demonic cultivators. You die, and the light in the girl's eyes fades】 …… 【Second Simulation: You are transported to a world where steam and magic coexist】 【You immerse yourself in the study of magic, obsessed with its research. One day, while out, you encounter a half-blooded demon girl wandering the streets. You take her in as your student】 【You teach the demoness what it means to be human, show her the beauty of the world, and nurture her into a miracle that surpasses even the gods】 【At the end of the simulation, you die of old age in front of the nearly immortal demoness due to your mortal lifespan】 …… One simulation after another, one encounter after another. Xu Xi suddenly felt something was off: "Wait, you said you're coming to the real world to find me?"
ions, keeping it grounded and realistic】 After quitting his job, office worker Su Yang accidentally binds with the "Enjoy Life System." As the name suggests, simply by indulging in life's pleasures, he can earn random rewards from the system—no need to spend money on beautiful women or grovel before anyone. Just enjoy, and the money follows, making it all about effortless fun. The system comes with a scanning feature, allowing him to establish a favorability bond with women rated 85 points or above. Every 20-point increase in favorability unlocks additional rewards. After suffering through over twenty years of hardship, Su Yang trembles with excitement, his dull eyes suddenly gleaming with newfound hope. "Enjoy life? How hard could that be?"
