Chapter 511 Wanting to Break the Contract
Chapter 511 Wanting to Break the Contract
She frowned, and before she could even speak after answering the call, she heard Cao Youyou's sobbing voice coming from the other end, "Miss Yan, can you come to the hospital... Waaah..."
Yan Zuozuo was taken aback, and an ominous premonition rose in her heart.
"Youyou, speak slowly, what happened?"
Cao Youyou sobbed uncontrollably, "Yan Zuozuo, come quickly! Mr. He is dying... If you don't come now, you'll never see him one last time..."
Yan Zuozuo was stunned as if struck by lightning, standing there in disbelief. What did he mean by He Cangyuan being unable to make it?
"What happened? Where are you?"
After hanging up, she stood there blankly, which worried Snowden and Chi Moqing.
"Zuo Zuo, what's wrong?"
Yan Zuozuo's face was complicated, a mixture of sadness, anger, and many other indescribable emotions.
"Girl, don't scare us, what happened?" Snowden asked worriedly.
Yan Zuozuo bit her lip, her eyes reddening, and clenched her fists tightly as she said, "He...he's not going to make it..."
Who?
Snowden was confused, but Chi Moqing reacted immediately, "Which hospital?"
Yan Zuozuo gave the address, and Chi Moqing drove there directly, explaining, "He Cangyuan."
That man...
A dark, unfathomable glint flashed across Snowden's wise and weathered face. The man who betrayed Yan Zuozuo and her daughter deserved this fate.
In his view, it was deserved, a punishment he had to endure. But he understood Yan Zuozuo's feelings. No matter how much he hated her, how much he pretended not to care, or how much they acted like strangers, they were still related by blood.
“Cao Youyou called… I don’t know, he, how did he suddenly become unwell…” Yan Zuozuo stammered.
Snowden patted her hand to comfort her, but Cao Youyou...
He narrowed his eyes. Could it really be that woman?
Very well, he has been looking for her for a long time, it's time to put an end to it.
Chi Moqing originally intended to find a place to park and have the bodyguards following behind take Snowden back. However, this was refused, as Snowden insisted on going with them.
After getting out of the car, the bodyguards blended into the crowd to avoid attracting attention.
Yan Zuozuo walked in a hurry, even forgetting Snowden's presence. Although this was very impolite, she was in such a state of confusion that she couldn't care less.
"Don't rush, walk slowly." Chi Moqing took a few quick steps and grabbed her arm, speaking gently.
Yan Zuozuo turned around and met Chi Moqing's concerned eyes. A warm feeling washed over her previously anxious heart. She squeezed his hand and followed him toward the hospital.
When they arrived, the operating room lights were still on. Cao Youyou was crying her eyes out, her clothes were dirty and disheveled, and her face was deathly pale. There seemed to be bruises and wounds on her arms and hands, making her look utterly wretched.
Seeing Yan Zuozuo approaching, Cao Youyou choked up and tried to walk towards her, but her legs gave way and she collapsed to the ground.
Yan Zuozuo was startled and quickly went over to help her. "Don't say anything, just sit down and rest."
Cao Youyou sat on the bench, and Chi Moqing poured a glass of warm water for Yan Zuozuo. She smiled gratefully and handed it to Cao Youyou, saying, "Have a sip of water first, then tell me slowly."
Cao Youyou was sobbing uncontrollably, her hand holding the cup trembling uncontrollably. Seeing her like this, Yan Zuozuo felt a pang of heartache.
Cao Youyou had only had a miscarriage a few days ago and hadn't even recovered yet when this happened. It's really tough on her.
After taking a few sips of water, she finally came to her senses. "It's all my fault... If I hadn't insisted that Mr. He come out with me, this wouldn't have happened... He was trying to protect me, and he got stabbed by the robbers... It's all my fault..." As she spoke, she started crying again.
Yan Zuozuo's heart tightened. Had she been stabbed by the robber?
Cao Youyou was about to say something to Yan Zuozuo when she suddenly saw Snowden walking over from not far away. Her body stiffened, a look of shock flashed in her eyes, and she swallowed all her words.
As Snowden looked at Cao Youyou's face, a series of images flashed through his mind. He narrowed his eyes, as if he had thought of something.
It really was that woman!
He stood there, staring intently at Cao Youyou, his expression complex.
How did this woman end up next to Yan Zuozuo? Was it a coincidence or intentional? What was her purpose?
If it's something that happened decades ago, hasn't it already been clearly explained?
He gripped his cane tighter. The presence of this scheming woman beside his family was definitely not just a coincidence.
Snowden's sharp gaze made Cao Youyou feel guilty. She didn't dare to meet his eyes and buried her head in Yan Zuozuo's arms, biting her lower lip tightly.
Yan Zuozuo, oblivious to the unusual atmosphere between the two, kept comforting Cao Youyou. However, Chi Moqing saw all of this; this Cao Youyou was indeed no simpleton.
The operating room lights went out, and the doctor came out.
Cao Youyou was the first to rush over, anxiously asking, "How is my boyfriend?"
The doctor removed his mask, sighed, and told her with a grave expression, "I'm sorry, we've done everything we could. But the patient's injuries are too severe... Please accept my condolences."
"What?!" Cao Youyou exclaimed in shock, and before she could catch her breath, she fainted.
"Youyou! Youyou!" Yan Zuozuo quickly hugged her, but she was too weak and almost fell. Fortunately, Chi Moqing was quick-witted and caught Yan Zuozuo in his arms.
Jian Ning came over to catch Cao Youyou, and Chi Moqing instructed, "Find her a bed and call the doctor over."
Jian Ning immediately complied. Just then, He Cangyuan was wheeled out. His wounds had been treated, and he was still on an IV drip. His body was soaked in large patches of blood, and he also had injuries on his face. One could imagine how intense the situation had been.
Yan Zuozuo felt a sudden pang in her heart and couldn't help but choke out a sob.
How could this be... how could this happen...
"You, you..." Although he had let down the mother and daughter, and although he had been unreasonable and left without a trace, Yan Zuozuo still couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness when faced with the fact that he was leaving.
This man used to be so arrogant, so full of vigor and pride, how could he have fallen to such a state?
In the ward, the doctor said he didn't have much time left and told them to cherish it.
Yan Zuozuo sat there, tightly holding his aged hand. In her memory, these hands had always been well-maintained, but now, in just a few years, they had become unbearably old. The mottled marks and calluses seemed to tell of how difficult the past few years had been for him.
Chi Moqing stood to the side, looking at his wife's red eyes from crying, and felt a pang of pain in his heart. He gently patted her shoulder and said, "Wife, I'll be right outside. Call me if you need anything."
Yan Zuozuo bit her lip, her heart filled with emotion.
Chi Moqing gently closed the door, leaving them alone.
Looking at He Cangyuan, who lay pale and ashen on the hospital bed, Yan Zuozuo's heart clenched, and her eyes, which had just been red from crying, instantly welled up with tears again. She had always thought she had no feelings for He Cangyuan anymore; even face-to-face, she treated him like a stranger. He didn't even deserve to hate her.
However, she was now so heartbroken she could hardly breathe. Tears welled up in her eyes and rolled down onto his hand.
"Left left..."
A weak voice came from behind, and Yan Zuozuo was startled. She quickly bent down in front of He Cangyuan and said, "I'm here."
"Don't cry, it's not worth it..." He had no words left to speak, his voice was broken and intermittent, and even his breathing was barely perceptible.
Yan Zuozuo quickly wiped away her tears: "I won't cry, I won't cry... I'm so happy you're awake... The doctor said you're doing well, rest well, you'll definitely get better..."
He Cangyuan forced a smile; he was too exhausted to keep his eyes open. Looking at the daughter he had wronged his entire life, he was filled with remorse.
He was so sorry to her, so sorry to her mother. He must have been possessed to treat them so cruelly. Now he wants to make amends, to apologize to her, but it's too late, far too late.
He Cangyuan is no human being!
"Zuo Zuo... I'm sorry, can you... can you forgive me..."
Yan Zuozuo's heart was aching terribly. Even at this point, he was still thinking of asking her if she would forgive him. This man...
She clenched her fist. How could she still hate him? How could she blame him?
Actually, she had long since stopped hating him. If it weren't for He Cangyuan, she might not have met Chi Moqing, this gentle and considerate man.
Yesterday's events are as dead as yesterday; all entanglements vanished with my mother's passing. In this vast world, one can only blame fate for its cruel tricks and the unfairness of this world.
In the end, he and his mother and daughter lost to fame and fortune. When he chose to leave, they let go. They just never imagined that their farewell would be in this way.
It hurts so much!
"Zuo Zuo...you must be happy..." This short sentence contained so much guilt and self-blame.
After all, it was he who wronged them, mother and daughter.
"And Rui Rui... I'm sorry..." The He family brought this upon themselves and deserved their fate.
Her arm slid down heavily, and Yan Zuozuo's tears rolled down her cheeks.
The person is gone.
If there is an afterlife, he wants to make it up to them, mother and daughter, even if it means being their servant.
"He Cangyuan!" Cao Youyou exclaimed as she woke up from her nightmare.
She opened her eyes abruptly, and before she could even process what was happening, she saw the man sitting by the bed. Although he was old, he was still very energetic. The ring on his hand, in particular, deeply stung her.
"Snowden..." The last time she saw this man was many years ago.
Suddenly a world away.
"After all these years, it's hard for you to still remember me."
Under the covers, Cao Youyou's hands were clenched tightly. She would never forget this man, not even if he turned to ashes!
“How did you get here?” she asked.
Snowden's expression hardened: "That's the question I should be asking you. We signed an agreement; you can't appear in front of me and my family. Cao Youyou, are you trying to break the agreement?"
Cao Youyou gasped sharply: "No, it's just a coincidence... You know, my boyfriend is injured... I came to the hospital..."
"Your boyfriend?" A hint of disdain flashed in Snowden's eyes. "If he really is your boyfriend, and you love him that much, then your reaction when the doctor said he couldn't be saved was quite strange."
"What do you mean?" Cao Youyou asked, looking guilty.
"You keep saying how much you love He Cangyuan, but you haven't asked him a single question yet. Instead, you have the leisure to chat with this old man like me," Snowden said sarcastically. "What do you think I mean?"
A flicker of panic crossed Cao Youyou's eyes, but she quickly regained her composure: "You are a French political figure, I dare not offend you..."
“I see.” Snowden interrupted her. “Years ago, you approached me for the same reason, didn’t you? Cao Youyou, do you really think I don’t know what you did back then?”
Clenching her teeth, Cao Youyou felt a chill run down her spine.
For so many years, seeing him had been her lifelong obsession, but now, facing him, she felt only fear and intense dread.
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