On the VIP floor of the hospital, it was so quiet that the sound of a needle dropping could be heard, as if it were a completely different world from the hustle and bustle of the wedding downstairs.
Su Wanwan was still wearing that expensive toasting dress. Under the luxurious coat outside, the hem of her wedding dress was faintly visible. She sat on the bench outside the ward, her fingers twisted together tensely, and her heart was pounding wildly from running and tension. Lu Tingchen stood beside her, with one hand resting on her shoulder. It seemed soothing, but in fact, his own body was tense as well, his eyes fixed intently on the tightly closed door of the ward.
The doctors and nurses have been busy inside for nearly an hour.
How could there be any sudden commotion? Su Wanwan's voice trembled imperceptibly as she looked up at Lu Tingchen and asked. After the huge surprise came a deeper sense of fear. How will grandpa view her as his "granddaughter-in-law" when he wakes up? Would you believe Lu Tingchen's "erotic" rhetoric? It will still...
Doctor Li said this was a good sign, possibly due to strong external stimuli, such as the good news of a wedding, which activated some brain functions. Lu Tingchen's voice sounded relatively steady, but the force of the hand resting on her shoulder had unconsciously increased a little.
Obviously, he is also worried about the same problem. Just now at the wedding, I could have dominated everything with my strength, but in the face of my awakened grandpa, can those lies still hold water?
Just then, the door of the ward finally opened.
Dr. Li, the attending physician, came out with a tired but relieved smile on his face: "Mr. Lu, Madam, good news!" The old man has indeed regained consciousness. His consciousness is gradually recovering. Although he is still very weak, he can already do some simple communication and movements!"
The heart that had been in suspense finally dropped by more than half, but then it was lifted even higher - the moment of judgment was approaching.
Can we go in and have a look now? Lu Tingchen asked, and his Adam's apple rolled slightly imperceptibly.
Sure, but don't take too long. The patient needs to rest. It's best to go in alone at a time." Doctor Li cautioned.
Lu Tingchen looked down at Su Wanwan. Su Wanwan shook her head immediately, her eyes filled with pleading: "You go and see grandpa first." " She needs a little time to mentally prepare herself.
Lu Tingchen gave her a deep look, nodded, took a deep breath and was the first to push the door open and enter the ward.
The ward was filled with the smell of disinfectant and the faint ticking of various precision instruments. Old Master Lu lay on the hospital bed, even more emaciated than before, with a pale complexion. But his once sharp eyes had opened. Although they still looked a bit cloudy and tired, they had already regained their vitality.
Seeing Lu Tingchen come in, his fingers moved slightly.
"Grandpa." Lu Tingchen quickly walked to the bedside, his voice unusually hoarse and cautious. "How do you feel?"
The old man's lips quivered a few times and he let out an extremely weak and hoarse voice: "..." "Hey..." Kid... "Knot..." Marriage... All... No... "Calm down..."
Although it's intermittent, the meaning is clear! He learned what happened at the wedding!
Lu Tingchen's heart sank suddenly. It was indeed impossible to hide. He held the old man's emaciated hand and lowered his eyelashes, saying, "I'm sorry, Grandpa. I've caused you to worry." It was some accidents, but they have been dealt with.
The old man's cloudy eyes stared at him. After a long silence, he struggled to speak again, his voice even softer, almost requiring him to close his ears to listen: "..." Well... Ya... Head... And..."
He was asking Su Wanwan!
Lu Tingchen's heart was in his throat as he carefully considered his words: "Wanwan is outside." She... I'm very worried about you."
The old man fell silent again, as if gathering strength. After quite a while, he spoke again, but the words he said made Lu Tingchen's whole body tremble!
"... Late... Late... It is... Ok... Kid... "Son..."
"... "Commission..." Qu... She... "Got..." "
Lu Tingchen suddenly raised his head and looked at his grandpa in disbelief! What does Grandpa mean by this? ! Could he... Could it have been known all along? !
"Grandpa, you..."
The old man seemed extremely exhausted. He closed his eyes but struggled to add the last sentence, which was like a thunderclap in Lu Tingchen's ears:
"... Su... Home... ... Debt... Good morning... Just... Qing... "Got..." "
"... It is... I... Let... You... Dad... Many... "Photo..." "Fu..." "... ""
"... Marry... To... She... It is... You... Xiao... Son... ... "Create..." "Transform..." "
Buzz!
Lu Tingchen's mind went blank and he was completely stunned!
Grandpa knew long ago that Su Wanwan was a substitute bride! Not only do they know, but they also seem to be glad to see it happen? ! Even... The so-called "huge debt" of the Su family and the need for a "marriage alliance for rescue" were actually driven by the grandfather himself? ! Was the purpose just to send Su Wanwan to his side? !
This... What on earth is going on here? !
The huge amount of information was overwhelming his cognition, leaving him unable to digest it at all for the time being!
Looking at his shocked expression, the old man's lips seemed to twitch extremely weakly, as if he wanted to laugh but felt powerless. In the end, he could only utter a few words in a breathing voice: "..." It's called... She... Enter... Come on..."
Lu Tingchen almost mechanically stood up, walked to the door with a somewhat unsteady gait, and opened it.
Su Wanwan immediately stood up nervously and looked at him eagerly, "How is Grandpa?" He... Did he...
Lu Tingchen looked at her with a complex gaze, his eyes filled with shock, sudden realization, and an indescribable surge of emotions. He took a deep breath and tried to make his voice sound normal: "Grandpa is fine. He wants to see you."
Su Wanwan's heart tightened again. As if she were about to go to the execution ground, she walked stiffly into the ward.
The ward was very quiet, with only the regular ticking of the instruments. Su Wanwan walked carefully to the bedside. Looking at the weak but conscious old man on the hospital bed, her nose stung and tears almost fell.
"Grandpa..." Her voice choked up, filled with guilt and unease. "I'm sorry..."
The old man slowly opened his eyes and looked at her. His gaze was no longer sharp; it became very gentle, even carrying a hint of... Kindness and apology?
He lifted the hand that wasn't receiving an intravenous drip extremely slowly and moved his fingers slightly.
Su Wanwan was stunned for a moment, then understood. She quickly and carefully held that emaciated hand.
The old man's hand was very cold, but he held her back with great force, extremely slightly.
"... Ok... Kid... "Son..." He looked at her, speaking each word with extraordinary clarity and solemnness, "..." To... After... Tingchen... "Deception..." Negative... You... Report... "Lawsuit..." Grandpa... Grandpa... Grandpa... Help... You... Punch... He..."
There is no questioning, no blaming, only complete acceptance and protection!
Su Wanwan's tears burst forth instantly and gushed out in a torrent! She threw herself onto the bedside, sobbing uncontrollably: "Grandpa..." Sorry... I'm really sorry...
All the grievances, fears and unease seem to have found an outlet for venting at this moment.
The old man let her cry and his other finger moved slightly again. Lu Tingchen immediately stepped forward and handed over a tissue.
The old man motioned for Lu Tingchen to wipe Su Wanwan's tears.
Lu Tingchen's movements were a bit stiff, but he still carefully wiped the tear stains off her face, his mood extremely complicated.
When Su Wanwan's emotions had calmed down a little, the old man seemed to have exhausted all his strength. He closed his eyes wearily and his breathing became even and long, as if he had fallen asleep again.
After Dr. Li came in for an examination, he signaled that they could go out first and let the patient rest.
Stepping out of the ward, Su Wanwan was still immersed in the huge shock and emotion brought by her grandfather's tolerance, crying and laughing at the same time.
Lu Tingchen, however, fell into deeper contemplation and confusion.
Grandpa's attitude said it all. Not only did he know it early, but he was also the facilitator. So, the "care" that father provided to the Su family back then, that so-called "consensual marriage"... Could it be that from beginning to end, it was all a carefully planned scheme by Grandpa?
Was the purpose just to give Su Wanwan to him?
Why?
Just because grandpa thought Su Wanwan was a "good kid"?
This reason is too far-fetched!
There must be deeper reasons behind it! A reason that even he doesn't know!
Looking at Su Wanwan beside him, who had finally let go of the heavy burden in her heart because of her grandfather's approval, with red eyes but a relieved smile on her face, his heart was filled with an even stronger protective desire and... A trace of indescribable panic.
If all of this is truly a trap, then what is the purpose of the person who laid out the plan (Grandpa)? What role does Su Wanwan play in it? Is she an insider or, like him, just a pawn at the mercy of others?
And is that "old friend" who has been lurking in the shadows and constantly causing trouble also related to this situation?
He felt that a larger net was slowly tightening, and he had just caught a glimpse of the tip of the iceberg.
He put his arm around Su Wanwan's shoulder and led her away from the hospital.
In the car, Su Wanwan leaned on his shoulder. Maybe she was exhausted from crying or perhaps a huge burden had fallen from her heart. She gradually fell asleep, with tears still hanging from the corners of her eyes.
Lu Tingchen looked at her peaceful sleeping face, his gaze as deep as the sea.
No matter what the truth is or what Grandpa's intentions are, the only thing he is certain of now is that he will never allow anyone or anything to hurt the woman in his arms.
Even if that person is his grandfather.
He took out his mobile phone and sent a message to Qin Hao
"Suspend all suppression actions against Shen Zhe." "
"Re-examine all the financial transactions and agreement details between my father and the Su family back then." "
Also, focus on checking all the people the old man had contact with and all the matters he had dealt with in the six months before his illness, especially those related to the Su family.
He was determined to see what was hidden beneath this thick fog.
The car smoothly drove towards their new house.
While sleeping, Su Wanwan had no idea that a much larger storm was brewing secretly about her background and the origin of this marriage.