Jiang Siyu watched from the side as the doctor performed surgery. Just as the scalpel was about to make an incision on Wei Yumeng's abdomen and the doctor was preparing to apply force, a commotion erupted outside the operating room, as if something heavy was battering the door.
The doctor's hand trembled, and after the scalpel grazed Wei Yumeng's skin, it fell to the floor.
"What was that noise?"
Jiang Siyu was also flustered. She went to the operating room door and saw the door shaking violently, as if it would collapse at any moment.
Doctors are most familiar with the structure of operating rooms. Seeing this situation, he immediately took off his surgical gown. "Let's go, someone is breaking in."
Jiang Siyu was unwilling to leave, but hearing a few gunshots and the door shaking more violently, she made a decisive move and escaped with the doctor through the back door of the operating room, without bothering about Wei Yumeng and Mu Linjing.
Listening to the repeated banging on the operating room door, Mu Linjing stared intently at the entrance, only hoping that the people coming were there to save them.
After several more forceful impacts, the door was finally violently forced open. The moment Zhan Yichen rushed in, Mu Linjing let out a profound sigh of relief, her entire body collapsing onto the chair as if all her strength had been drained.
"What's wrong?"
Zhan Yichen rushed in and first checked on Mu Linjing. She shook her head. "Quick, send Yumeng to the hospital, don't mind me."
Zhan Yichen seemed to realize the gravity of the situation belatedly. However, Wei Yumeng had already lost consciousness. He had no choice but to pick up Wei Yumeng first, then have someone untie Mu Linjing. After they exited, he took them straight to the hospital.
Fortunately, the wound from the scalpel was not deep, and with not much traffic at night, they quickly reached the hospital.
Zhan Yichen had made arrangements in advance, and as soon as they arrived at the hospital, the two were immediately sent to the treatment room.
Mu Linjing was fine, with only superficial injuries, and was soon out. However, Wei Yumeng was psychologically too stressed, causing her to remain in a coma and not wake up for a long time, which gave the doctors a headache. "The patient's condition is not good right now. We cannot induce labor or use medication casually. We can only use instruments for now. Also, please notify the patient's family as soon as possible. In case of any accident, a family member's signature will be required."
Upon hearing the doctor mention signing, Mu Linjing's tears could no longer be held back. If the situation were not critical, the hospital would not usually bring up signing.
Seeing her tears streaming down, Zhan Yichen became flustered. He clumsily wiped away the tears and softly comforted her, "Don't worry, I've already notified my eldest brother, and he's on his way back. I've also asked someone to find an obstetric specialist; they'll be here soon."
Mu Linjing's mind was in chaos. She heard the words but couldn't process any information. Her mouth was filled with self-reproach, blaming herself for not protecting Wei Yumeng.
Her tears soaked Zhan Yichen's chest, causing him to lose his composure. He even began to wonder what the situation would be if he hadn't made that phone call tonight.
The power outage at the hospital tonight was arranged by Jiang Siyu. Taking advantage of the blackout, several human traffickers broke in and knocked Wei Yumeng unconscious, then took them away.
After the power was restored, as nurses went to check on patients in each room, they discovered that Wei Yumeng's room was empty. While searching everywhere, Mu Linjing's phone, which had been knocked under the bed earlier, rang.
It was Zhan Yichen calling. He had intended to ask Mu Linjing for lunch next time but was informed by a nurse that they were missing. He knew that Zhan Mohan was on an emergency business trip today. Considering Wei Yumeng was heavily pregnant, he immediately went to the traffic management bureau.
Fortunately, not many cars left the hospital during the power outage. After checking one by one, only the license plate of the car that left through the back door was fake.
After locking onto the target, he tracked them to a private hospital.
Thinking back now, he felt a chill. If he had been a minute later, he dared not imagine what situation they would be in now.
While comforting Mu Linjing, he was also extremely anxious. Fortunately, the obstetric specialist he found was fast. Upon arrival, he immediately entered the treatment room without a word.
However, after a long wait, no doctor came out to report on the situation.
When Zhan Mohan returned, weary from his journey, the two were still waiting outside.
Upon hearing about Wei Yumeng's accident, he had returned as quickly as possible, only to receive a critical illness notice.
"What does this mean? Are you saying you can't save her?" Zhan Mohan, holding the critical illness notice, was drenched in sweat. "I don't need you to save the baby; I only want the mother to be safe. No matter the cost, as long as she lives, is this so difficult?"
Knowing he had lost his reason, and was even about to rush into the treatment room, Zhan Yichen tightly hugged his waist. "Big Brother, calm down. Sister-in-law isn't completely beyond saving!"
But his strength was surprisingly great, as if he was venting all his unwillingness and regret. "Then tell me, what's the situation now?"
He grabbed Zhan Yichen's collar and pressed him against the wall. This frightened Mu Linjing greatly, and she quickly stepped forward to intervene. "Mr. Zhan, please calm down. It was Zhan Yichen who saved us. The specialist he found is already inside!"
At this moment, Zhan Mohan could no longer hear anything. He only wanted to know how Wei Yumeng was doing.
Zhan Yichen took a deep breath. "Big Brother, I've already sent someone in. What you're doing now is useless. Wait with us quietly, and believe Sister-in-law can get through this!"
Zhan Mohan remained silent and motionless. Right now, nothing could calm him down more than Wei Yumeng opening her eyes and saying a word to him.
The three stood frozen. Mu Linjing didn't even dare to breathe. It wasn't until an old voice appeared that they turned their heads.
Grandfather Zhan stood behind them, his face ashen. "Zhan Mohan, what are you doing? Let go of him!"
Zhan Mohan seemed to calm down a little at this moment and slowly released Zhan Yichen.
He remained silent, holding the critical illness notice and leaning against the wall, taking deep breaths.
Grandfather Zhan also clearly saw what he was holding. After a moment of thought, he couldn't bear to scold him further and instead asked the doctor, "What is the current situation?"
Knowing he was referring to the critical illness notice, the doctor glanced at Zhan Mohan instinctively before saying, "The patient's condition is not good. She is being kept alive solely by a ventilator. According to protocol, the hospital should issue a critical illness notice to the patient's family at this time."
Grandfather Zhan's expression became grave. "Neither the mother nor the child can be saved?"
The doctor nodded helplessly. "That's right. The child is now affected by the mother. They are sharing life and death, and the fetus is premature, so we cannot perform a forceful C-section."
Upon hearing this, Grandfather Zhan couldn't utter the words "try to save the child." Looking at Zhan Mohan's current state, he truly couldn't bear it any longer.
Zhan Mohan returned the critical illness notice to the doctor. "I will not sign. I want her to live."
His voice sounded much calmer, but his resolve was so firm that no one could say "no."
In such a situation, the doctor could only accept it back.
"The elderly specialist is currently performing acupuncture on the patient. Please, family members, wait a little longer. We will do our best."
In the hallway, everyone stared at the treatment room door in silence. Even the slightest rustle of wind made them look up.
Zhan Yichen was beside Zhan Mohan and squeezed his shoulder. "Big Brother, acupuncture takes a long time. Don't be too anxious. Sister-in-law is such a strong person; she will definitely get through this time."
He did not respond, his gaze fixed on the treatment room.
Seeing his state, Grandfather Zhan sighed heavily and walked with Cen Yuan to another part of the corridor.
"Mohan is truly captivated by this Wei Yumeng."
As he said this, his tone lacked anger and carried evident helplessness, as if he knew that any attempt to stop it would be futile.
Cen Yuan naturally understood what he was thinking. "Young Master has always listened to you, but he refuses to listen regarding Miss Wei. If this stalemate continues, it might damage their relationship."
Grandfather Zhan knew this as well. After much thought, he could only say, "It's up to her destiny. Let's get through this crisis first."
He knew that Grandfather Zhan had relented, but given the current situation, this matter seemed less important.
After a long wait, someone finally emerged from the treatment room.