Conscience is Uneasy

United Hospital!

Outside the surgery clinic, a commotion broke out.

"He's so handsome! I wonder which doctor is lucky enough to have such a patient. But… why does he look so familiar?"

A group of young nurses stared at the tall figure walking past, their eyes shining with admiration as they whispered among themselves.

"Isn't he Fu Xichen, the CEO of Xingluo? The one who's always on the financial news?" another nurse whispered back.

As they watched him closely, they couldn't help but unconsciously follow his steps.

"Oh no, he's here to see Dr. Shen! Quick, we should leave!"

Realizing where Fu Xichen was heading, the nurses quickly scattered, pretending to be busy.

Outside the outpatient clinic of the surgical department, a slender figure stood at the door.

"Dr. Shen, long time no see."

Fu Xichen strode in without knocking, his bodyguards following behind and shutting the door.

Shen Zhihuai looked up and asked calmly, "I don't know what important business Mr. Fu has with me today?"

There was a trace of displeasure on his face, and his attitude toward Fu Xichen was cold.

"You don't know why I came?"

Fu Xichen walked up to his desk, his dark eyes filled with pressure.

"Sorry, I really don't know why Mr. Fu is looking for me. I only know that I have patients who need treatment. If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave now," Shen Zhihuai said, getting up immediately.

Fu Xichen blocked his path.

"Wen Yiran, you should be very familiar with her, right?"

Shen Zhihuai's face remained serious.

"Mr. Fu, I don't know who you're talking about. I only know that my patients' lives are my priority! Please move aside!"

Without hesitation, he tried to walk past Fu Xichen.

"Shen Zhihuai, you can't afford to go against me!"

Fu Xichen warned in a low voice.

"Of course, I know the consequences," Shen Zhihuai replied, his voice unwavering. "And that is having a guilty conscience!"

As a doctor, he had already done something against his conscience four years ago.

He refused to let guilt haunt him again.

Fu Xichen's eyes darkened slightly, unable to fully grasp his words.

"Very well, then don't blame me for being ruthless."

At his signal, the bodyguards began searching the office.

Shen Zhihuai remained indifferent, making no attempt to stop them.

He knew that compared to Fu Xichen, he had no power to resist.

"Boss Fu, there's someone in the bathroom!" a bodyguard reported.

Shen Zhihuai's expression changed slightly as he quickly explained, "That's my intern!"

Fu Xichen smirked.

"Kick the door open."

Just as the bodyguard raised his foot, the bathroom door swung open.

A young man in his twenties, dressed in a white coat, walked out.

He looked puzzled, scratching his head.

"Dr. Shen, what's going on? Who are these people? Do you want me to call the police?"

The intern was completely unaware of the situation.

Seeing this, the bodyguard turned back to Fu Xichen.

"Boss Fu, are you satisfied now? Or do you want to search the entire United Hospital?" Shen Zhihuai asked.

Fu Xichen's face turned cold. Without another word, he turned and left.

He had received news today that someone spotted Wen Yiran at United Hospital.

Back then, he had arranged for professionals from this hospital to perform routine checkups on her when she was pregnant.

He also knew that Shen Zhihuai had been present the night she gave birth.

If anyone had the ability to take her away under his nose, it had to be him.

After everything quieted down, Shen Zhihuai let out a deep breath.

"Come out."

Only then did Wen Yiran step out of the bathroom.

When she woke up last night, she realized Shen Zhihuai had brought her here for treatment.

Every time she was in danger, he would show up in time.

Wen Yiran couldn't help but suspect it wasn't a coincidence.

According to what Shen Zhihuai told her, he had learned about her condition from his friend, Dr. Li, who visited Fu Xichen's house.

Worried, he rushed to her location and found her unconscious.

As for how he entered the villa and took her away, he didn't explain.

"Dr. Shen, who was that guy? He looks like a thug, way too arrogant," the intern muttered.

"It's none of your business. Just forget what happened today," Shen Zhihuai instructed.

The intern obediently left.

But Shen Zhihuai himself couldn't shake off the odd feeling.

Even though he had gathered plenty of information about Fu Xichen and knew he was a composed man, today's behavior seemed completely out of character.

Was he actually worried about Wen Yiran?

"Thank you, Dr. Shen! I'm really sorry for always troubling you," Wen Yiran said sincerely.

Last time, she had promised to repay him for the surgery costs, but now she had no choice but to break her promise again.

She felt embarrassed.

For four years, Shen Zhihuai had helped her unconditionally. It made her uneasy.

"You're welcome."

Shen Zhihuai didn't mind.

He was willing to make up for the mistakes he made back then.

"Can you take me somewhere?"

Without hesitation, Wen Yiran wanted to settle her debt immediately.

Shen Zhihuai nodded.

As soon as Wen Yiran stepped into the house, tears welled up in her eyes.

She recalled what her parents had done for her four years ago.

The memory was both heart-wrenching and painful.

And Fu Xichen's cold-heartedness made her realize, love and hate were equally deep.

Holding back her tears, she hurried home.

She hadn't seen her parents in four years.

She didn't know if they were doing well.

Now, the only people she could rely on were her parents. She had no choice but to ask them for money.

Rather than owing Dr. Shen, she would rather owe her family.

Besides, 800,000 yuan wasn't much for the Wen family.

After all, the Wen and Fu families were both wealthy and well-established.

That was why she had been able to marry Fu Xichen back then.

"Dad, Mom! I'll give you another ten minutes to think about it. I don't have the patience to wait any longer!"

Wen Yixin sat on the sofa, legs crossed, speaking impatiently.

"Yixin, didn't I tell your father to wait a few more days?" Xu Kaili frowned, feeling helpless at Wen Yixin's aggressive attitude.

"A few more days? You've been saying that for years! Today, I want an answer!" Wen Yixin snapped.

The old man, who had been silent all this time, finally spoke.

He was Wen Kewei, Wen Yiran's father.

"Yixin, to be honest, we want to wait until your sister is discharged from the hospital before making a decision. I believe she'll recover soon and be released."

Wen Kewei sighed, his tired eyes filled with sorrow.

What saddened him wasn't Wen Yixin's hostility, but the thought of his poor daughter trapped in a mental hospital.

Just thinking about it made his heart ache.