If the little fox had continued to cry and beg in pain as before, Ye Tiancheng believed he wouldn't have lasted long and would have been utterly defeated. After all, even with the slightest possibility that he had wronged the little fox, Ye Tiancheng wouldn't have chosen to treat her with coldness. This was because Ye Tiancheng himself was in immense pain.
Fortunately, the little fox didn't exhibit such painful behavior. She now seemed to have fallen into a silence, her eyes closed, leaning against the passenger side window. It was impossible to discern her emotions. Ye Tiancheng even suspected if she had fallen asleep.
If she could sleep, it meant she wasn't in much pain. Had she decided to reveal everything and no longer pretend to be weak, which was why she now appeared so composed?
A thousand thoughts rushed into his mind, creating a great deal of confusion. Ye Tiancheng disliked feeling so disoriented and believed it was crucial to calm his mind. That was the most important thing; overthinking was useless and would only lead to further suffering.
Ye Tiancheng simply shook his head, deciding not to dwell on it. Since the little fox showed no reaction, and he was about to reach Hou Mingzhu's place, everything would be revealed in time. There was no need to rush; he would take it slow.
Fortunately, he arrived soon, leaving Ye Tiancheng with little time for his thoughts. Ye Tiancheng parked the car in the garage. Hou Mingzhu had already received word of his arrival and came to greet him with her daughter.
"You're finally back. I thought you'd still be the scumbag you were before, breaking your promises and deliberately playing with my feelings. Fortunately, you have some conscience and didn't intentionally toy with my emotions. I should thank you."
Hou Mingzhu greeted Ye Tiancheng, holding her daughter. Although she felt a slight displeasure, the moment she saw Ye Tiancheng, many of her grievances vanished. There was no need to dwell on these matters anymore. The person she most wanted to see was right in front of her, and nothing else was that important.
"Alright, don't be angry. It's all my fault this time. I'll make it up to you slowly. I want to show you with my actions that I'm definitely not that kind of scumbag. Even if I've been thoughtless, I can compensate for it later. Just don't be angry with me."
Ye Tiancheng's attitude was quite good, at least making people feel comfortable and not extremely uneasy. This was good. Hou Mingzhu's face finally showed a smile. While Ye Tiancheng was away, Hou Mingzhu couldn't help but wear a worried expression. Now that he was back, there was no need to hold onto the past. What's gone is gone; it's better to live a little obliviously.
"Alright, stop with your sweet talk. I know your little tricks. I understand you too well. It's good that you're back. Don't say anything else. I've already thrown away the reheated dishes, but I've made new ones. Hurry up and eat."
Hou Mingzhu had a sharp tongue but a soft heart.
Ye Tiancheng felt he had this woman completely under his thumb at this moment. It seemed he just needed to go along with her wishes from now on. After all, Hou Mingzhu wouldn't do anything excessive and would ultimately stand by his side. This was truly wonderful, a very heartwarming feeling.
"What's wrong with the little fox? Why is her face so red?"
It was Hou Mingzhu, the more attentive one, who noticed. She had intended to have the little fox get out of the car because she had prepared some of the little fox's favorite dishes.
For instance, braised pork, which the little fox loved the most, and braised prawns. These weren't prepared for Ye Tiancheng. There were also several new pastries that Hou Mingzhu had specifically asked the kitchen staff to make for the little fox to try.
However, she suddenly noticed that the little fox was acting very abnormally. She naturally reached out to touch her head and discovered that the little fox had a fever.
"Ye Tiancheng, what's wrong with you? You didn't even know the little fox had a fever. How can you be so careless? How did you take care of her?"
The barrage of questions caught Ye Tiancheng off guard. The little fox had always been with Ye Tiancheng and had grown accustomed to relying on him for everything. Hou Mingzhu naturally felt that any problems with the little fox were Ye Tiancheng's responsibility. Ye Tiancheng hadn't taken good care of her. Even Hou Mingzhu, an outsider, felt this was wrong and was quite uneasy.
"Alright, stop talking for now and let's deal with this. I don't know why she has a fever, but it doesn't look good right now."
Hou Mingzhu was somewhat exasperated. She hadn't expected Ye Tiancheng to be so careless. The person beside him looked so weak, almost critically ill, yet Ye Tiancheng was completely out of the loop. This was truly baffling. Was his brain short-circuited? She had mentioned to Hou Mingzhu before that the little fox's background was suspicious and that she might be hiding secrets.
Hou Mingzhu couldn't understand Ye Tiancheng's speculation. She felt that Ye Tiancheng must have been under too much pressure recently, leading to these sudden, strange ideas. This was really not good.
"You have the nerve to say that. The little fox is really unlucky to be with you. I don't know what bad luck she's had to be associated with someone like you, so careless that you don't even know when she has a fever. I'm speechless."
Hou Mingzhu helped the little fox out of the car and quickly asked the butler and servants to assist. In this situation, she would naturally be taken to a room, and a doctor would be called. She also had to reprimand Ye Tiancheng again because his careless behavior was simply infuriating.
"Alright, don't be angry with me. It's all my fault. Let's take care of her first."
Ye Tiancheng thought the little fox had just stopped talking. He hadn't expected her injury to cause a fever. He truly felt guilty and couldn't argue back in front of Hou Mingzhu. At this moment, he could only meekly concede.
Hou Mingzhu gave Ye Tiancheng another glare and said nothing. For Hou Mingzhu, it was useless to condemn Ye Tiancheng any further at this point. The crucial thing was that the little fox couldn't be in any danger. Otherwise, all the preparations Hou Mingzhu had made for the little fox and all the effort she had put in would be in vain.
Thus, they took the little fox to her room. The family doctor drove over in a hurry, bringing many professional instruments and conducting a comprehensive physical examination of the little fox.
During the examination, the family doctor's expression was consistently grim. For him, it was rare to see someone with such severe internal injuries, with minor bleeding in their internal organs, which led to unconsciousness and fever. The family doctor dared not delay any further and quickly informed Hou Mingzhu.
"I don't recommend keeping her at home. I'm afraid there might be danger, so it's best to send her to the hospital. That would be safer. Otherwise, I can't guarantee what unexpected situations might arise. If something happens, I cannot take responsibility."
With the family doctor saying so, Hou Mingzhu dared not be negligent. If she were to harm the child, wouldn't she regret it for the rest of her life? Such a young life was now facing a life-threatening situation. Hou Mingzhu quickly agreed to the family doctor's arrangements to send the little fox to the hospital for emergency treatment.
Before the little fox left, Ye Tiancheng hesitated by her bedside. The injury was caused by him. Since he could cause this injury, solving it wouldn't be a major problem, it would only consume some of his true qi. However, Ye Tiancheng was somewhat unwilling to admit defeat like this. Wouldn't all his previous tests be in vain?
"Little fox, do you think you'll definitely win? Now that Hou Mingzhu is involved, she won't let me stand by and do nothing. So, I'm not sure how long I can hold on. Do you really think I'll just watch you be sent to the hospital for treatment and suffer?"
What Ye Tiancheng said to the little fox was useless. The little fox was weak and in a semi-conscious state. All her reactions were like those of an ordinary person. If there were even a trace of dark energy protecting her, she wouldn't appear so weak. No important figure would be so tragic. Clearly, all of this was a bit too much. Had he truly misunderstood the little fox? But there were many unspeakable things in between.
"Get up and answer me."
Ye Tiancheng needed the little fox to speak to him, but she showed no signs of waking up. This was the most painful part. His words went unanswered, as if everything was one-sided, all his efforts in vain. Thinking about it was truly laughable.
"Brother Ye, Brother Fatty, wait for me... Please don't kill me... I'll listen to you from now on and won't make mistakes again..."
Clearly, the little fox was in a nightmare. But even in her nightmare, she was full of dependence on Ye Tiancheng and Fatty. Ye Tiancheng saw all of this and was momentarily dazed.
If the little fox before him was acting, deliberately trying to evoke his sympathy, then her acting was too superb. She deserved an Oscar. A genuine, heartfelt dependence couldn't be described as mere affectation. This clearly required a sincerity that couldn't be faked.
Undeniably, Ye Tiancheng was deeply moved, profoundly so, to the point where it felt like a heavy blow to his heart. He couldn't bear to watch any longer.
Whether this scene was real or fake, Ye Tiancheng was engrossed. Even if leaving the little fox as a potential source of disaster would harm the world, that was a matter for the future. At this moment, Ye Tiancheng couldn't stand by and watch the little fox suffer so much.
Ye Tiancheng ultimately chose to intervene and healed the little fox with his true qi. When the medical staff in white coats rushed in, intending to lift the little fox onto a stretcher and take her to the ambulance, they found that the little fox seemed as if she had just woken up. She was refreshed, with a healthy pink hue to her face. She certainly didn't look like a patient at all, and nothing like what the family doctor had described. It was completely the opposite, a world of difference. She was perfectly healthy and didn't need to be sent to the hospital.
This turned out to be a huge misunderstanding. Hou Mingzhu and the family doctor repeatedly apologized, paid for the ambulance, and sent it away. Only after the ambulance had left did Hou Mingzhu approach Ye Tiancheng.
"No need to say more. You definitely did it. You think it's fun, don't you? To injure someone so badly and then heal them, causing me to worry. You should have told me earlier, and I wouldn't have had to call an ambulance and cause such a fuss. In the end, nothing happened. It was all a wasted effort."
Hou Mingzhu looked very exasperated, which made Ye Tiancheng feel a bit guilty. He quickly hugged Hou Mingzhu to apologize.
"Alright, don't be angry. I have my own difficulties, and some things are inconvenient to tell you. I'll explain later. Let's eat first. I'm starving. The little fox just recovered and needs to replenish her nutrition."