Although Chen Yutong had started packing her belongings, she was not ready to resign herself to her fate.
For her, it had taken great effort to reach this point, to be able to close the distance with Zhan Mohan. Even if her schemes were exposed now, so what?
Even if Zhan Yangyi wanted to drive her out and divorce her now, it would still require her consent. So, if she refused to yield, what could Zhan Yangyi do to her?
She turned her head to look at Fang Xun, who was standing at the doorway. Although Zhan Mohan had said he was coming to help her move, in reality, he had just sent Fang Xun to keep an eye on her.
Chen Yutong composed herself and then said to Fang Xun, "I'm sorry, I need to pack my personal belongings. Could you please step out for a moment?"
Fang Xun hesitated, but still said to Chen Yutong, "Alright, I'll be outside the door. Let me know when you're ready."
Chen Yutong nodded slightly. Fang Xun closed the door with some concern.
As soon as Fang Xun left, Chen Yutong put down what she was packing and took out a fruit knife from the table.
Her hand holding the knife trembled. She had never done anything like this before and was filled with fear.
But now, this was the only way for her.
Chen Yutong steeled herself and plunged the knife into her own abdomen.
Fang Xun waited outside the door for about half an hour, thinking that it should be enough time for her to pack. He tentatively called out,
"Miss Chen? Are you ready?"
But there was no answer from the room.
"Miss Chen, if you're ready, please answer me."
Still, there was no response from the room.
Fang Xun frowned, a sudden bad premonition striking him. "Miss Chen, I'm sorry, I'm coming in."
When he opened the door, the scene before him froze him in place.
Chen Yutong had collapsed on the floor, a fruit knife plunged into her abdomen, blood pooling around her. She was no longer responsive.
"Miss Chen! Miss Chen!" Fang Xun approached anxiously, and a sigh of relief escaped him when he realized she could still be saved.
Wei Yumeng and Zhan Mohan, sensing that something had happened here, rushed over immediately.
Seeing the scene, Wei Yumeng’s body trembled. "She actually..."
Zhan Mohan frowned. "Take her to the hospital immediately. Quickly."
"Yutong..."
Zhan Yangyi arrived at some point. Seeing Chen Yutong's state, he disregarded everything else and immediately scooped her up, heading for the door.
Even in the car, he held Chen Yutong tightly, unwilling to let go.
"Yutong, wake up. Don't scare me." Zhan Yangyi's voice trembled. Although Chen Yutong had deceived him in various ways before, his heart ached as he saw her like this.
Seeing this scene, Wei Yumeng felt a pang of sympathy. She even wondered if their plan had been too ruthless, and if a gentler approach might have prevented Chen Yutong from doing this.
Seeing the distress on Wei Yumeng's face, Zhan Mohan gently took her hand.
"She'll be alright."
Wei Yumeng nodded slightly.
Upon arrival at the hospital, Chen Yutong was immediately taken to the emergency room.
"The patient's condition is critical. Fortunately, you brought her in promptly. We need to perform emergency treatment now. Please wait here for a while."
After instructing them, the doctor hurried into the operating room.
Zhan Yangyi leaned against the wall, his strength draining away. He was utterly lost and didn't know what to do.
At the time, he had no choice but to drive Chen Yutong away, not because he didn't love her, but because what she had done was beyond forgiveness.
He wanted her to stay, but Chen Yutong's heart was no longer with him. What would be the point of keeping her?
The atmosphere in the hallway was terribly awkward. None of the three spoke, waiting with worried expressions.
Only the doctors and nurses who occasionally passed by cast strange glances at the three of them.
Finally, the operating room door opened, and the doctor emerged again.
"Doctor, how is she?" Wei Yumeng stepped forward and asked.
"The patient is out of danger, but she is still unconscious. The knife wound has injured her kidney, and it will likely take a long time to recover," the doctor said. After a slight pause, he continued, "Given the severity of her injury, I hope you, as her family, understand the situation. If necessary, we may need to involve the police."
Wei Yumeng blinked, then realized the doctor assumed Chen Yutong had been attacked by someone malicious.
She didn't have time to explain anything. She simply nodded, "Thank you for the reminder. We will handle it. May we go in to see her now?"
"You may, but please be quiet so as not to disturb the patient," the doctor said before turning away.
Wei Yumeng looked at Zhan Mohan. "Let's go see her."
Zhan Mohan followed Wei Yumeng.
Wei Yumeng subconsciously glanced at Zhan Yangyi, but he showed no intention of entering.
He looked up at the ward door, then clenched his fist and remained where he was.
It wasn't that he didn't want to go in, but he himself didn't know what state of mind he could face Chen Yutong with anymore.
Zhan Mohan whispered in her ear, "Give him some time to think."
Only then did Wei Yumeng step into the ward.
Chen Yutong lay quietly on the hospital bed, her face paler than usual, proving that her injuries were not faked.
Wei Yumeng walked over and gently pulled the blanket up for her, then sat down beside her.
Zhan Mohan looked at Wei Yumeng inquiringly. Wei Yumeng shook her head, indicating that the person was indeed alright.
Zhan Mohan also breathed a sigh of relief.
"Mohan, did we go too far with this?" Wei Yumeng said hesitantly. "There might have been other ways to resolve this."
But Zhan Mohan shook his head. "Have you considered that she might have done this for other reasons, not out of guilt for what she's done?"
Wei Yumeng froze. When she first saw Chen Yutong, her immediate thought was that she couldn't accept the outcome and had harmed herself.
"You mean..." Wei Yumeng fell into thought. Indeed, given what Chen Yutong had already done, it was possible she would do something like that.
"But you're right about one thing. This might be too cruel for Big Brother," Zhan Mohan said, glancing towards the ward door.
They all knew Zhan Yangyi was still outside the room, but he didn't know how to face Chen Yutong now.
Wei Yumeng sighed softly. She knew that no matter what choice was made, it would cause Zhan Yangyi pain, but it had to be done.
This situation was destined to hurt someone.