"See? Boss Su is fine, perfectly alright. She just needs a few days of rest to recover," Jiang Qing said with a faint smile.
"So, your plans—Shāng Organization's plans—have completely failed. Not a single person was harmed, and in return, you’ve brought about your own destruction."
Despair flickered in the subordinate's eyes.
He truly couldn’t accept it.
But what could he do?
Everything was already beyond saving...
"Take him away," Jiang Qing ordered coldly.
There was no point in keeping this man alive now.
Dealing with him here might disturb Boss Su’s rest.
The subordinate was dragged into the courtyard.
Jiang Qing loaded the gun and pressed the muzzle against the man’s head.
"I refuse to accept this! I refuse!"
He roared hoarsely, his voice filled with fury.
Jiang Qing’s expression remained indifferent as he pulled the trigger. With a loud bang, the bullet tore through the man’s skull.
The subordinate collapsed heavily to the ground.
Jiang Qing holstered the gun and instructed the Shadow Guards in a frosty tone, "Dispose of the body. Just like Zhao Long and the others—feed him to the starving wolves. At least these little creatures will be fed, and it might earn us some karma for Night Rose."
"Yes, sir."
The Shadow Guards immediately dragged the corpse away.
Jiang Qing returned to the medical ward.
Su Hua was still asleep on the bed, while Lin Xuan sat by the window, watching over her.
"Young Master Lin," Jiang Qing asked, "is Boss Su really out of danger now?"
"She’s no longer in critical condition," Lin Xuan replied, his eyes filled with deep sorrow as he gazed at Su Hua. "But tonight, she might run a high fever. It’ll be unbearable for her."
"Young Master Lin," Jiang Qing said, "you should rest first. That way, you’ll have the energy to take care of her when the fever hits. I’ll watch over her for now."
"No need," Lin Xuan shook his head. "I’m not tired yet. I want to stay with Hua Bao myself—only then can I feel at ease."
"Alright."
Jiang Qing had no choice but to leave the ward.
Lin Xuan sat by the bed, tightly holding the woman’s hand.
In his past life, he had always assumed that Su Hua, as the CEO of Su Corporation, lived a carefree and luxurious life.
She had everything she wanted, and her obsession with him was simply because he refused to submit to her.
But he never imagined she had endured so much...
As a child, she had been soaked in medicinal baths and force-fed countless drugs—treated as nothing more than an experiment.
Later, she was betrayed time and again by those she trusted, turning her into a cold, ruthless assassin who only knew how to carry out missions.
And on that island, when she had bared her heart to him, he had shattered it with his cruel words.
Then there was the time he had shamelessly trailed after Qin Ruoyao like a lovesick fool.
During those two years confined in Night Garden, he had repeatedly defied her, trying to escape her side.
On the surface, Hua Bao was untouchable—the supreme ruler of Su Corporation, feared by all. But countless people still coveted her position, hungering for her downfall.
And then there was Shāng Organization—Zhao Long had tried to drag her back into that hell. In his past life, Zhao Long would have surely targeted him, but Su Hua must have intervened.
If he hadn’t been reborn, he would have never known any of this.
Lin Xuan’s eyes glistened with moisture.
He quietly watched the peaceful expression on the sleeping woman’s face.
Time passed minute by minute.
After what felt like an eternity, he lifted Su Hua’s hand to his lips and kissed it gently.
"Hua Bao," he whispered, "I have the power now. I can protect you properly. I won’t let you shoulder all this alone anymore."
"No matter what happens in the future, I’ll face it with you..."
Jiang Qing returned with a tray of food.
"Young Master Lin, you should eat something," she urged.
"Alright."
Though he had no appetite, Lin Xuan forced himself to finish the meal.
He needed the strength to take care of Hua Bao.
Meanwhile, Su Hua was trapped in a nightmare—one she never wanted to relive.
Just like before, she dreamed of Lin Xuan desperately trying to escape her.
"Ah Xuan, don’t go... Please, don’t leave me. Stay..."
She tossed restlessly, tears slipping from the corners of her eyes.
Lin Xuan squeezed her hand reassuringly.
"I’m here, Hua Bao. Your Ah Xuan is right here. I promise, I’ll never leave you."
Perhaps comforted by his words, Su Hua gradually calmed down.
But her grip on his hand remained tight, unwilling to let go.
Lin Xuan didn’t pull away, letting her hold on.
At midnight, just as predicted, Su Hua’s fever spiked.
Her body was drenched in sweat.
Lin Xuan had already prepared the medicine.
He took a sip, then pressed his lips to hers, transferring the liquid into her mouth.
Jiang Qing assisted by fetching warm water while Lin Xuan gently wiped Su Hua’s body with a damp towel.
Watching his tender care, Jiang Qing couldn’t help but marvel inwardly.
Young Master Lin is so devoted to Boss Su.
After all her suffering, she’s finally getting the love she deserves.
I hope their relationship stays this strong—no more tragedies, please.
If I hadn’t known the truth beforehand, my heart wouldn’t be able to take it.
The next day, though Su Hua remained unconscious, she was completely out of danger.
"Young Master Lin," Jiang Qing asked, "is there anything else we need to do for Boss Su’s condition?"
"No," Lin Xuan shook his head. "Hua Bao is fine now. Let’s take her back to Night Garden."
"Understood. I’ll arrange a private jet."
Jiang Qing quickly secured a flight, and soon, Su Hua and Lin Xuan returned to Night Garden.
By the afternoon, Su Hua finally stirred awake.
The first thing she saw was Lin Xuan slumped beside her bed, fast asleep.
Dark circles shadowed his eyes, and his face was pale with exhaustion.
Instinctively, she reached out, wanting to touch his face—
But then, the memories of what had happened at Shāng Organization flooded back.
Her hand froze mid-air.
I can’t touch him.
If he wakes up... I don’t want to see the disgust in his eyes.
Now that he knows everything, he must hate me.
Hates me for trying to kill him back then.
Hates me for erasing his memories.
Hates me for forcing him to stay.
A wave of fear and guilt washed over her, and she withdrew her hand.
Finally finished the exam! Came home, ate, and started writing right away—didn’t stop until 2:30 AM. So exhausted...
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