Chapter 503: Chapter 503

Zhou Guangsheng immediately called Father Bai Bai Jiaqi, who said he would arrive in ten minutes and asked them to bring Bai Jing to the door to save time.

Seeing this, Zhou Guangsheng immediately picked up Bai Jing and headed for the door.

The moment Luo Zhiyong, who had been waiting at the door, saw this scene, he rushed over and asked, "What happened to Bai Jing?"

Knowing he couldn’t explain everything on the spot, Zhou Guangsheng simply said, "Bai Jing attempted suicide. We need to get her to the hospital."

"This..." Shocked by the mention of suicide, Luo Zhiyong hurriedly prepared to flag down a car, saying, "I’ll call a car."

It seemed Zhou Chang’e also knew Luo Zhiyong; she glanced at him and said, "No need for a car, we’ll just wait here. Her dad will be here soon."

Bai Jing’s father Bai Jiaqi arrived very quickly—about five minutes later, a driver came by with Bai Jiaqi sitting in the passenger seat. ɴᴇᴡ ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀʀᴇ ᴘᴜʙʟɪsʜᴇᴅ ᴏɴ ɴovelfire.net

Bai Jiaqi, in his fifties, well-preserved and looking to be only about forty, had risen to the position of Dean Fu in the hospital.

He was quite understanding and seemed to know his daughter’s character well. Upon arriving, he did not ask many questions nor did he blame Zhou Guangsheng.

He had Zhou Guangsheng put Bai Jing in the car, then asked Zhou Guangsheng and Luo Zhiyong while letting Zhou Chang’e get into the car, "Guangsheng, if you and your friend have other matters to attend to, go ahead. Bai Jing is in my and her mother’s care now. Don’t delay on account of us."

Although Bai Jing wasn’t exactly a good person, a human life was at stake. Even if they weren’t acquainted with Bai Jing, they should still go check up on any average person.

Thus, Zhou Guangsheng said, "We’ll follow you to the hospital."

Bai Jiaqi nodded without saying much and had the driver head to the hospital.

The hospital, having already been notified by Bai Jiaqi earlier, had arrangements in place.

As soon as they arrived, Bai Jing was immediately rushed to the emergency room for resuscitation.

Everyone waited outside, unable to think of anything else—all depended on whether Bai Jing could make it through.

Regardless, it was a life at stake. Everyone hoped she’d be safe, even though Bai Jing’s death would not be particularly lamented.

After waiting outside for over an hour, the operation concluded, and the doctor came out to Bai Jiaqi and Zhou Chang’e, smiling faintly before speaking, "Dean Bai, Doctor Zhou, it’s fortunate Miss Bai was brought in time. There’s no danger to her life now, but she needs a series of tests, and there may be issues like a concussion that could emerge."

After a pause, the doctor lowered his voice to Zhou Chang’e and said, "However, it’s more important to be attentive these days. The patient is agitated and mustn’t be provoked. If this situation recurs, it’s hard to imagine the consequences. She’s pregnant and at any moment..."

The doctor didn’t continue, but everyone knew it was a situation of potential death for both mother and child.

Bai Jiaqi patted the doctor’s back to signal him to rest, saying, "Thank you for your hard work."

After the doctor left, Zhou Guangsheng and Luo Zhiyong, hearing that Bai Jing was in no serious danger, both sighed in relief and said their farewells to Bai Jiaqi.

Bai Jiaqi didn’t say much but thanked them for bringing Bai Jing to the hospital.

However, Zhou Chang’e pleaded with Zhou Guangsheng, "Guangsheng, I know Xiao Jing has done many wrongs, but since you were once husband and wife, could you help her by not getting married for now? During Xiao Jing’s hospitalization, come visit her more. Once she’s better, I’ll arrange a new place for her."

"Auntie, I..." Zhou Guangsheng found the request difficult to fulfill.

He could simply ignore Bai Jing because she never respected him, and even now, she continued to cause trouble. However, he couldn’t do the same to Zhou Chang’e.

First, when Zhou Guangsheng was her son-in-law, they treated him exceptionally well; knowing their daughter’s temperament, they were much more considerate than most towards their son-in-law.

Moreover, he couldn’t bear to see parents so worried.

Seeing Zhou Guangsheng’s hesitation, Bai Jiaqi spoke sharply to stop Zhou Chang’e, "Don’t force someone to do the unreasonable. Guangsheng and Xiao Jing have nothing to do with each other anymore. He’s not obligated to do anything for Xiao Jing."

Zhou Chang’e ignored Bai Jiaqi and kept begging Zhou Guangsheng, "Guangsheng, I’m just asking you—knowing Xiao Jing’s character, I wouldn’t trouble you if there was any other way."

"Auntie," Zhou Guangsheng thought for a moment and then relented, "Okay, I can postpone the wedding for a month until you’ve settled Bai Jing’s affairs. However, I can’t visit her in the hospital. I have a partner now, and I can’t upset her. Also, I don’t want Bai Jing to harbor any illusions."

"Guangsheng..." Zhou Chang’e disagreed and was about to speak further.

But Zhou Guangsheng felt he had done enough and cut her off decisively, "Auntie, let it be. We have duties back at the base to attend to. You and my uncle should also look after yourselves."

With that, Zhou Guangsheng pulled Luo Zhiyong and hurried away.

Watching Zhou Guangsheng’s retreating figure, Zhou Chang’e frowned and muttered discontentedly, "People today show their true colors. Someone who seemed so good turns out to be so callous."

Upon hearing this, Bai Jiaqi frowned and said, "Blame someone else? If only you had put in the effort to teach Xiao Jing properly, she wouldn’t have ended up ."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Chang’e glanced coldly at Bai Jiaqi and said sarcastically, "If not for the mess you made when you were young, Xiao Jing wouldn’t have become what she is."

"You..." Mention of his youthful indiscretions angered Bai Jiaqi, who said with a darkened face, "I’m going to work. You make sure you watch Xiao Jing well, don’t let her cause more trouble. My face has been lost enough by you and your daughter. If this happens again, I won’t continue this life."

With that, Bai Jiaqi left with a grim expression, leaving Zhou Chang’e alone in the empty hospital hall, waiting for the doctors to wheel Bai Jing out.

By the time Luo Zhiyong and Zhou Guangsheng left the hospital, it was already nearly 5:30 p.m.

The military base had closed for the day, and they no longer needed to rush back.

However, Luo Zhiyong had nowhere else to go and asked Zhou Guangsheng, "Where are you going?"

"To see Fang Xiu. My mother is also staying there," Zhou Guangsheng looked at him. "Why not join me?"

"Pingying..." Luo Zhiyong didn’t finish, sighed, and gestured toward the direction of the base, saying, "I’ll just go back to the base."

He would love to go back and see his wife and children, but returning would reveal the lie about his business trip, forcing Fang Pingying to seek a divorce.

He didn’t want a divorce, preferring to let things be. Without reaching the final straw, there might still be a chance for reconciliation.