CHAPTER 88: CHAPTER 88 I MUST STAND UP

"I disagree!"

Waving his hand, Lu Zheng also interrupted Lin Wan, "You listen to me first."

Lu Zheng turned to Lin’s Mother, "Auntie, just because Lin Wan’s injury can’t be treated now doesn’t mean it can’t be treated in the future. Technology is advancing.

And when it comes to recovery and maintenance, how does your hometown compare to the advantages of Hai City?

What if in a few years, there is a treatment plan and possibility for Lin Wan, but she has already missed the best treatment period?"

Lin’s Mother’s eyes flickered upon hearing this, clearly moved.

Seeing Lin Wan about to speak, Lu Zheng raised his hand to interrupt her again.

"Speaking of this, I have to mention my advantage."

Lu Zheng said seriously, "I just sold a set of core game code to Tencent for fifty million, which is enough to cover Lin Wan’s future rehabilitation and treatment expenses."

"Fifty million!" Lin Wan was shocked. She had never asked Lu Zheng about this matter and didn’t expect he made half a billion in one go.

Lu Zheng nodded, but of course, he wouldn’t tell them that after buying a house and paying taxes, he only had a little over ten million left.

"Besides, Lin Wan’s injury, Western medicine can’t do it now, so why not try traditional Chinese medicine? Acupuncture might work."

Lu Zheng said, "And when it comes to Chinese medicine, Hai City’s TCM should be better than that in your hometown, right?"

"So instead of going back home and giving up all hope, why not stay in Hai City? There might be a turnaround."

"This..."

"Lu Zheng."

Lu Zheng once again interrupted Lin Wan, his momentum overwhelming.

"You were the one who pursued me actively, now wanting to break up, how can it be that easy!"

A light blush appeared on Lin Wan’s pale face, "Who was the one who did it actively? I never said directly!"

Lu Zheng nodded, "Is that so? Okay then, it was like dry wood and fire, silently understood."

"Who with you..." Lin Wan was anxious.

"Lu Zheng, right."

"Yes, Auntie."

Lin’s Mother nodded, "Let’s go out, Auntie has a few words to say to you."

"Alright!"

"Mom—"

"Don’t worry, just chatting a few words with Lu Zheng, not interfering with your matters."

With Lin Wan’s concerned gaze, Lu Zheng and Lin’s Mother left the ward together.

...

They came to the end of the corridor.

Lu Zheng licked his lips, one-on-one with the prospective mother-in-law under these circumstances, he wasn’t prepared.

"First of all, I have to thank you for your sincerity."

Lu Zheng waved repeatedly, "You’re too kind, it’s what I should do."

"Lin Wan’s father died early, leaving us, a widow and orphan. Luckily, we had pension payments, so it’s not particularly difficult."

Lu Zheng’s eyes flickered, not expecting Lin Wan to have grown up in a single-parent family.

Lin’s Mother was momentarily lost in memories, "Lin Wan, this child, stubborn, admired her father since she was young and also wanted to become a police officer, I couldn’t talk her out of it."

Lu Zheng felt a jolt inside, Lin Wan had told him that she had wanted to become a police officer since she was a child, and he had always thought her reason was like many others who aspired to be firefighters, pilots, or astronauts, influenced by books and stories.

He didn’t expect it was because her own father was a police officer who died in the line of duty!

"Lin Wan’s father died catching bad guys as a police officer, so ever since Lin Wan became a policewoman, I’ve been living in constant fear, often having nightmares, scared of hearing bad news someday."

"That’s why I never let Lin Wan have her colleagues call me, and yesterday early morning, the caller wasn’t Lin Wan, but someone else. Can you understand how I felt at that moment?"

Lu Zheng could only nod.

"Luckily, she’s not dead; otherwise, I might not see the snowfall this winter."

"Auntie..."

"What you said earlier makes sense, and I believe you still love Lin Wan now."

Lin’s Mother looked at Lu Zheng, "But no matter how well you say it, the possibility of Lin Wan’s recovery is very slim.

Can you take care of Lin Wan for one year, two years, for ten or eight years?

If not, it’s better to let her go. After all, you’ve only been dating for about a month; how deep can the feelings be?

If Lin Wan returns, with her conditions, she can still find a mildly disabled husband, and support each other for a lifetime.

If something goes wrong on your side, I’m afraid it won’t be good for either of you later; it would delay Lin Wan and waste your time.

So, please think it over calmly, don’t rush to give me an answer. Regardless, Lin Wan and I won’t blame you; after all, this isn’t your responsibility."

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Lin’s Mother took a breath after finishing her words, "That’s all I have to say, let’s go back."

Lu Zheng nodded, thinking that Lin’s Mother probably didn’t know the details of the case.

Typically, if it weren’t for Huang Xiumin, he wouldn’t have known either, and Xiumin told him because she wanted him to know about Lin Wan’s contributions for him, while not telling Lin’s Mother was because it wouldn’t help her to know.

...

Back in the ward, meeting Lin Wan’s gaze, Lu Zheng nodded, "I just discussed with Auntie about your future recovery."

Lin’s Mother turned to look at Lu Zheng: ???

"Auntie might stay in Hai City to look after you, so co-renting with Huang Xiumin is no longer suitable." Lu Zheng said, "I will rent a two-bedroom in a Community with convenient transportation, that way visiting the hospital for treatment or rehabilitation massage will be convenient."

Lin Wan was dumbfounded and looked at her mother, have you already decided for me?

"I didn’t..."

"It’s settled, there are still a few days before you’re discharged, I’ll go prepare the house and get it ready, you just focus on getting better."

"I..."

Lu Zheng nodded at Lin Wan and Lin’s Mother, then turned and left.

"Mom." Lin Wan looked at Lin’s Mother, "What did you just talk about?"

...

On the other side, Lu Zheng went out and called Xiumin.

"Hello?"

"Hi, it’s Lu Zheng, send me Lin Wan’s salary account info."

"What’s up?"

"To ease Auntie’s worries."

"Hold on."

...

"Did I say something wrong?"

In the ward, Lin’s Mother and Lin Wan were having a heart-to-heart.

"No." Lin Wan shook her head, "Actually, I’m a little regretful."

"Why?"

"I should have quietly left." Lin Wan’s eyes dimmed, "As long as Xiumin kept it secret, how would he find me?"

"So, deep down, you’re not willing to leave?"

"Mom..." Lin Wan murmured, "Do you think I can get better?"

Lin’s Mother didn’t speak, but the look in her eyes towards Lin Wan was full of pain.

"Ding dong!"

Lin Wan’s phone made a soft sound.

Casually picking up the phone, Lin Wan’s eyes widened as soon as she saw the screen.

"What’s wrong?" Lin’s Mother couldn’t help but ask.

Lin Wan put down the phone and took a deep breath, "He transferred ten million to me."

"He? Lu Zheng!" Lin’s Mother was taken aback.

Lin Wan nodded.

Lin’s Mother thought for a moment and couldn’t help but ask, "What are you planning to do?"

Lin Wan took a few deep breaths, then with a firm gaze, said resolutely, "Recover! I must recover, I must stand up!"

Neither can I betray this love, nor will I yield to that grudge!