Countermeasures.

Hearing this news, Xia Muzhu wept tears of joy, thanking the doctor profusely.

Lin Yu sat beside her, holding her. Hearing the news, he was naturally very happy too.

However, after the initial joy passed, he immediately realized a fatal problem.

If Xia Yueshan woke up and found out that he had cheated on his sister with two other women...

...

Thinking of that scene, Lin Yu's temples throbbed.

It was too terrifying.

Xia Yueshan would probably chop him alive, wouldn't he?

Lin Yu ground his teeth secretly, worried to death.

Given the current situation, he definitely couldn't abandon either Tang Manman or Qing Mo.

So, to resolve the huge hidden danger that was Xia Yueshan, he had to lay his cards on the table before the guy woke up.

And he needed to make the three women form a good relationship, as close as sisters.

Only then, when Xia Yueshan discovered the truth, would Xia Muzhu—the only one who could stop him—step forward to speak up for him, Qing Mo, and Tang Manman.

Otherwise, if that punk went crazy...

Lin Yu really couldn't imagine what he wouldn't dare to do.

The only one who could break this deadlock was Xia Muzhu.

As long as he could make her willingly accept it, no matter how furious Xia Yueshan was, there would be nothing he could do.

After sorting this out, Lin Yu suddenly felt a mountain of pressure.

Time was a bit tight.

It seemed he couldn't procrastinate anymore.

He had to get the three of them tangled together as soon as possible!

It was just...

He didn't quite know where to start...

Lin Yu scratched his head in distress.

Lying in Lin Yu's arms, Xia Muzhu saw his frowning, distressed look and asked with concern:

What's wrong?

Are you feeling unwell anywhere?

Uh, I...

Makka Pakka, Akka Wakka...

Lin Yu was just about to tell her no, but his voice was suddenly interrupted by a phone ringtone.

And he didn't even have to think; he knew immediately it was his!

Lin Yu took out his phone. Seeing the caller was Tang Manman, he was so startled that he shoved the phone back into his padded jacket pocket and pressed the mute button on the side.

At this moment, Xia Muzhu was leaning against his chest. Lin Yu didn't know if she had seen the incoming call, so he sneaked a guilty glance at her.

Xia Muzhu looked normal, her azure eyes reflecting her concern for Lin Yu's health.

Uh...

I am feeling a little unwell.

Lin Yu changed his mind.

For Tang Manman to call at this time, she must have woken up and was anxious for him to fulfill his promise.

So he couldn't stay here anymore.

He might as well use this excuse to just leave.

Where do you feel unwell?

We're right here in the hospital, do you want to get a doctor to check you out?

No, no!

Lin Yu repeatedly refused. How could he dare let a doctor examine him?

He might actually expose his lie!

Cough, cough!

Lin Yu coughed twice.

Trying his best not to let his inner guilt show in his tone, he said:

I just had a little to drink this afternoon, and I'm a bit tired now. I'll be fine after I go back and rest.

Xia Muzhu nodded upon hearing this.

She reached out to brush a few stray hairs from Lin Yu's forehead, gently tidying his appearance.

She gazed at him softly and affectionately, saying in a gentle voice:

Then go back and rest.

Yeah.

Lin Yu nodded and got up to leave.

After taking just a few steps, before even leaving the clinic, Lin Yu suddenly remembered something.

It was something he often thought about, but also frequently forgot because of other matters.

Since he remembered it this time, he might as well ask quickly.

Turning his head to look at Xia Muzhu, Lin Yu asked with concern:

Is the money for Little Shan's hospital stay still enough?

If it's not enough, you can tell me.

When Lin Yu brought this up, Xia Muzhu's eyes softened, her gentle features filled with tenderness.

It's already enough.

And the money you gave me was too much.

I won't be able to use it all.

You should take the rest back.

Uh...

Lin Yu was dumbfounded.

When did he ever give her money?

Too much, even unable to use it all?

His body reacting first, Lin Yu squeezed out an unnatural smile and stammered a little:

No, no need.

You keep it.

Even after Little Shan wakes up, there will still be many places where money is needed.

Xia Muzhu nodded and didn't refuse, only the happiness between her brows deepened a bit more.

Turning to leave the ward, Lin Yu walked toward the elevator while trying to recall if he had ever given her money and just forgot about it.

Emmmmm...

What was there to recall!

With the two pennies to his name, how could it be worthy of Xia Muzhu saying the money was too much?

You have to know, Xia Muzhu could be considered a little rich lady herself.

Her parents abroad remitted money to her year-round.

Not counting real estate and cars, she had seven figures in savings alone!

Since that was the case, there was no need to guess.

It must be money given by Qing Mo.

Only she could casually throw out a sum of money that even Xia Muzhu would say was too much and couldn't be spent.

Makka Pakka, Akka Wakka...

The phone rang again. Lin Yu picked it up and saw it was a call from Tang Manman.

Lin Yu had just reached the elevator. He cautiously glanced back at the clinic he had just come out of, and only after seeing that Xia Muzhu hadn't come out did he answer the call.

Lin Yu, where are you now?

As soon as the call connected, Tang Manman's impatient voice came from the receiver.

Hearing her anxious tone, it sounded as if she had lost something.

I'm outside.

What's wrong?

Lin Yu evaded mentioning he was at the hospital, afraid Tang Manman would know he was accompanying Xia Muzhu.

After all, she knew about Xia Muzhu's brother being hospitalized.

Where are you?

I'll come find you.

Tang Manman said anxiously.

Lin Yu knew what she was anxious about. He glanced out the window; it was already dusk.

It wasn't early anymore.

But for that matter, it was a bit too early.

After thinking for a moment, Lin Yu gave the name of a shopping mall:

I'm at Century Plaza, come over.

Okay, I'll be right there.

After Tang Manman finished speaking, she hung up.

The elevator doors happened to open at that moment. Lin Yu stepped in and went all the way down to the first floor.

Just as he exited the elevator, right across from him, another set of elevator doors was just closing.

Through the final gap before the doors shut, Lin Yu vaguely caught sight of a familiar face.

Su Yuyao?

Was it her?

Lin Yu scratched his head, a bit uncertain. Because the doors closed so quickly, that hurried glance didn't let him see the girl's full face clearly.

But if he couldn't see clearly, then so be it.

It didn't matter.

Lin Yu was actually eager to avoid Su Yuyao as much as possible anyway.

Leaving the hospital, he arrived outside the main gates.

Looking at the few taxis parked there, Lin Yu casually picked one close to him, opened the door, and got in.