Chapter 14: Have you been guarding me all this time?

Yu Mingyu had been crouching and bowing at the spot for quite some time, but received no response.

She felt her legs go numb and her body waver, unable to stand still, and couldn't help but grumble inwardly.

It's all Yu Tingwan's fault!

Perhaps Yu Tingwan's country bumpkin behavior has made Si Yanchen feel repulsed, so she too is being affected and disliked by him.

How annoying is Yu Tingwan?

Why did she come back!!

While cursing Yu Tingwan in her mind, Yu Mingyu cautiously lifted her gaze, wanting to see Si Yanchen's expression.

But when she looked up, she realized there was no one in front of her anymore?

Si Yanchen had left silently without a sound.

Yu Mingyu instantly clenched her fists, her face twisting momentarily.

"Yu Tingwan..."

She viciously muttered Yu Tingwan's name, searching the Yunshui Restaurant but found no trace of Si Yanchen. She could only stomp her foot in frustration and leave unwillingly.

On the other side, Yu Tingwan had already gotten into the car with He Mingxuan.

He Mingxuan's face was pale, his forehead covered in cold sweat, and his hands were trembling on the steering wheel.

Seeing his state, Yu Tingwan didn't hesitate to say, "Let me drive."

Otherwise, she feared He Mingxuan might accidentally send them off the road.

She still had many unfinished tasks and didn't want to die young.

He Mingxuan understood his condition wasn't right. Weakly, he offered Yu Tingwan a gentle smile, "Then thank you, Wanwan."

Yu Tingwan turned her indifferent gaze away, skillfully started the car, and drove towards the hospital.

He Mingxuan slumped in the back seat, his deep eyes constantly flickering towards Yu Tingwan, revealing complex emotions.

He had thought Yu Tingwan was just a country bumpkin, both rustic and wild. He came to meet her merely to avoid giving up the project held by the Yu family and to provoke Yu Mingyu.

So, he pretended to be a gentleman in front of Yu Tingwan, only thinking about dealing with this makeshift fiancée and smoothly acquiring the Yu family's project.

Whether she was beautiful or ugly, good-natured or bad-tempered, he didn't care.

After all, he wouldn't have anyone else in his heart anyway.

But...

Yu Tingwan seemed different from what Mingyu described?

He Mingxuan withdrew his gaze, his eyes returning to their usual indifference.

What Yu Tingwan is like, and how it concerns him?

The car soon arrived at the hospital.

In a semi-comatose state, He Mingxuan was carried onto a stretcher and taken to the emergency room.

Yu Tingwan sat emotionlessly outside the emergency room, fiddling with her phone.

"Yu Tingwan!!"

A voice full of anger suddenly echoed from the other end of the corridor.

The loud shout startled many people, who frowned and turned around, while others complained, "This is a hospital; don't make such a racket! If you continue, we'll call security."

Yu Tingwan looked up to see Yu Tingyan, his face contorted with rage, striding over. Without a word, he raised his hand to slap Yu Tingwan.

But the slap didn't land on Yu Tingwan's face.

Yu Tingwan, with a cold expression, tightly gripped Yu Tingyan's hand, her voice icy, "What are you doing?"

Yue Tingyan glared angrily at Yu Tingwan, trying to pull his hand back but found her grip too strong. He continued to glare at her with a dark expression, growling, 'Don't you know your place? Let go!'

Yu Tingwan paid no heed.

Song Yun quickly grabbed Yu Tingwan's arm, frowning as she pressed her hand down, murmuring reproachfully, 'Wanwan, what are you doing? Let go of your father.'

'And you, child, why didn't you tell us about such a big matter? What happened to Mingxuan? He was fine before, so why did he suddenly end up in the emergency room?'

Mingxuan is the only heir of the He family.

Although the Yu and He families have similar economic strength, they rely on each other for survival, and neither wants anything bad to happen to the other.

Yue Tingyan rubbed his wrist, his anger unabated: 'Did you provoke the Fourth Master, and Mingxuan took the blame for you? Yu Tingwan, can't you be more like Mingyu and give us some peace of mind!'

Yu Tingwan glanced at him coolly: 'What does it have to do with me?'

It wasn't her who forced He Mingxuan to drink a bottle of high-proof liquor.

'You...'

Seeing Yu Tingwan's indifferent attitude, Yue Tingyan was furious, raising his hand to strike her. But just as his hand was about to fall, the emergency room door suddenly opened.

He Mingxuan, pale-faced, was wheeled out.

Yue Tingyan immediately suppressed all his anger and rushed to inquire about Mingxuan's condition.

Though Mingxuan had vomited most of the liquor, he still ended up with gastric bleeding.

After hearing this, Yue Tingyan's gaze turned to Yu Tingwan, asserting, 'Mingxuan bled because of you. You will stay here and take care of him until he recovers!'

Hearing Yue Tingyan's commanding tone, Yu Tingwan rolled her eyes impatiently.

Every time she heard him speak like that, she wanted to stuff his mouth shut.

Song Yun noticed Yu Tingwan's impatience and quickly pulled Yue Tingyan aside, signaling him to stop talking. She then gently persuaded Yu Tingwan, 'Wanwan, your dad is just too anxious and spoke rudely. Don't take it to heart.'

'Mingxuan is your fiancé, after all, and he bled because of you. Staying to take care of him is only right. It's also a good opportunity for you two to bond.'

'Wanwan, Mommy and Daddy won't harm you. Just listen to us, okay?'

Song Yun spoke softly, her eyes full of tenderness as she looked at Yu Tingwan.

Yu Tingwan squinted at the couple.

What was this, one playing the good cop while the other played the bad cop?

They would have made a great double act if they weren't already married.

Seeing Yu Tingwan remain silent, Song Yun finally pulled out a bank card from her bag and shoved it into Yu Tingwan's hand without further ado: 'Wanwan, there are 100,000 yuan in this card. Take it.'

Yu Tingwan glanced at the card in her hand, nodding faintly.

Seeing her concede, Song Yun sighed in relief. Then, hesitantly, she added, 'Wanwan, stay here and take good care of Mingxuan. Mommy will go check on Mingyu.'

Yu Tingwan didn't spare them even a single glance.

Yu Tingyan, about to explode, was dragged away by Song Yun.

Finally, the room fell into a peaceful silence.

Yu Tingwan leaned back in his chair, engrossed in a game. An hour later, He Mingxuan slowly came to his senses.

Yu Tingwan put away his phone, stood up, and poured him a glass of water, his voice cool and clear, 'Awake?'

He Mingxuan took a moment to gather himself before accepting the water Yu Tingwan offered, his tone oddly grateful, 'Thank you.'

After drinking, He Mingxuan hesitated and looked at Yu Tingwan again, 'You were here watching over me the whole time?'