The entrance to the hospital was crowded with people, many of whom claimed to be Bai Mingyu's fans.
They held up signs and shouted in unison for their brother to be cleared.
Since Bai Mingyu appeared and clarified that he recognized his illegitimate child, the public opinion had actually reversed.
The artist, who was supposed to be finished and dead, had, with the power of public relations, forcefully rehabilitated Bai Mingyu into an unknowing father.
His outstanding acting in the live broadcast had completely convinced the fans that his ex-girlfriend had secretly given birth to the child without his knowledge, and that she had sold the news to paparazzi wanting to extort money.
Bai Mingyu had become the victim?
Hmph, shameless!
Apple took the child's spare clothes from home and avoided the main entrance, intending to go through the back door to the inpatient department.
But who knew, the observant fans had already dug up Apple's photos, and some who were unaware even cursed Apple for being shameless...
However, Apple and A'ming endured it all. They would always use the fact that Bai Mingyu admitted to the child and was willing to donate bone marrow as a reason to silently bear the abuse from those people...
A'ming rushed forward, pushing through the crowd, tightly shielding Apple's head.
He could tolerate the scolding from those ignorant fans, but he couldn't stand them bullying Apple.
She had already endured too much. Regardless of whether the child was his or not, Apple was a good mother. She took meticulous care of this little life...
Since the child fell ill, she had stayed outside the intensive care unit day and night, praying devoutly, begging heaven to transfer all the pain to herself as a mother, rather than see her child suffer the torment of illness!
Apple tightly held A'ming's hand. She pulled A'ming to her side. She was too gaunt, like a piece of paper, with bones that seemed as if they would scatter on the ground with a gentle touch...
Apple: "Let them curse. The child is mine. As long as the big star in their eyes is willing to save my child, I am willing to kneel to every one of them..."
A'ming choked back tears. He knew this was the last glimmer of hope for this great mother.
Finally, they returned to the ward. The nurse took the washed clothes from Apple's hand and entered with a whole bag of diapers.
Fortunately, they all had hope. The little life would soon undergo surgery, and he would live on with his parents' blessings!
At this moment, a man in black walked over and patted A'ming's shoulder. A'ming turned around, somewhat surprised.
Bodyguard: "Hello, are you Mr. A'ming?"
A'ming nodded. Apple also stared nervously at the man in front of her. He seemed to be a troublemaker. They had been through too much recently, and it was inevitable that they would be somewhat frightened.
The bodyguard handed over a business card.
Bodyguard: "Hello, I am Mr. Yan Shizong's bodyguard. This is our boss's business card. He would like to invite you to sit in a nearby coffee shop. He has something to tell you."
A'ming took the business card. Apple also read the name and introduction on it word for word.
Even if one didn't follow the entertainment industry, just hearing the name Yan Shizong was enough to know that he was the owner of a famous entertainment company in the country.
But A'ming couldn't understand it any further. Why would such a big figure seek him out...
Bodyguard: "If you go, you will know what our boss wants to tell you."
A'ming was a little timid. He thought about it and decided to send a message to Ou Yunchen, as he was the friend he felt he could rely on the most...
More importantly, in case of any unexpected turn of events, he could ask him to take care of his poor child and wife...
Avoiding the crowd, A'ming got into Yan Shizong's car, and they quickly arrived at the nearby coffee shop.
Bodyguard: "Mr. Yan, A'ming has been brought here."
The bodyguard made a gesture of invitation, and A'ming sat opposite Yan Shizong nervously.
As soon as A'ming sat down, he felt his backside burning. He immediately stood up and extended his hand to shake hands politely. This was the first time he had met someone more formidable than Ou Yunchen.
But Yan Shizong didn't want to shake hands with such a person. He leaned back, smiled at A'ming, and then told him to sit down.
Yan Shizong: "What would you like to drink?"
A'ming: "No, no need, Mr. Yan, may I ask why you are looking for me..."
Yan Shizong: "Two black coffees."
Yan Shizong interrupted A'ming's question and called over a nearby bodyguard, acting on his own initiative to order A'ming his favorite black coffee.
A'ming was too scared to ask again. He kept his head down, hoping Ou Yunchen would reply to him soon.
Yan Shizong: "So, is that child really Bai Mingyu's?"
A'ming first looked up nervously, but he didn't dare to look at the man in front of him. He felt that Yan Shizong always had a frightening aura, as if countless deities were looking down on him at the same time...
That feeling made A'ming unable to tell a single lie.
A'ming: "Yes, yes..."
Yan Shizong: "Do you know, I originally spent a lot of money to ruin the artist Bai Mingyu, because he blocked our artist's path."
"Just a while ago, when his illegitimate child was exposed, I was very happy. Finally, I could make this eyesore disappear for a while..."
A'ming: "Mr. Yan, you have to believe me..."
Yan Shizong placed his index finger to his lips, signaling A'ming to be quiet.
Yan Shizong: "But someone tried their best to whitewash Bai Mingyu, which is why the originally innocent you and your wife became the target of public criticism."
"I know the information didn't come from you. Although you want to save the child, you don't have the guts or the brains to make Bai Mingyu take responsibility and donate bone marrow."
A'ming nodded repeatedly. Before this, he dared not think of anything else.
Whether Bai Mingyu was good or bad had nothing to do with him.
He just wanted Bai Mingyu to save the child...
Yan Shizong: "Don't you want to know who sold the child's information?"
A'ming had suspected people at the hospital, but he had no evidence. He didn't know who else could have leaked the fact that Apple had Bai Mingyu's child...
Coupled with the paternity test, it made him even more convinced that it could only be someone from the hospital...
A'ming: "Is it someone from the hospital?"
Yan Shizong let out a cold snort. What a useless and cowardly man.
Yan Shizong: "The person who sold the child's information to the paparazzi and the one who tried their best to whitewash are the same person, and this person is someone you are very familiar with."
A'ming: "Is... is it Apple?"
Yan Shizong: "You would suspect the child's mother, but you wouldn't suspect that man?"
A'ming's lips trembled. That man... was it Ou Yunchen, whom he had once misjudged?
A'ming: "You're talking nonsense!!!"
Yan Shizong laughed. It seemed he wasn't completely cowardly, as he could still retort loudly.
Yan Shizong: "Do you really consider this man a friend? Is it because he also came from an entertainment club like you? A bartender..."
A'ming: "Shut up! Ou Yunchen is not like you say!"
"He's my good buddy!"
"My wife and I have always been taken care of by him!"
"When I needed it most, Ou Yunchen was by our side. He also found the best doctor for the child!"
"Who do you think you are to slander him!!!"
Yan Shizong burst into laughter. He didn't seem angry at all. Instead, he found it amusing that this man, who spoke in such a small voice, had suddenly become brave!
Yan Shizong: "He took care of you because he felt he owed you. That paternity report was sent to the paparazzi by him."
As he spoke, Yan Shizong's bodyguard handed A'ming a document. It was the record from the testing center, clearly stating that the payer was Ou Yunchen!
A'ming: "Don't try to trick me with such things! What is your purpose in slandering someone like this!"
This time, Yan Shizong finally stopped laughing. He picked up his coffee and stared into A'ming's eyes. Seeing his angry look, he took the first sip of his coffee.
Yan Shizong: "I don't understand why he did it, but he whitewashed Bai Mingyu again."
"Perhaps he learned from the paparazzi that my artist and Bai Mingyu were competing for an award, so he wanted to win over the entertainment company Bai Mingyu belonged to."
"After all, he has now opened a company in the entertainment industry and wants to make money he shouldn't be making."
A'ming: "I don't believe your words. Brother Yunchen is the kindest to me. He wouldn't do anything to betray me!"
Yan Shizong: "Fine. Since you want to be a fool, continue being one."
"However, I hope you can deliver a message to your good friend: Don't touch what you shouldn't, don't do what you shouldn't, and don't provoke who you shouldn't!"
Yan Shizong picked up his coffee and stood beside A'ming. While casually warning A'ming, he nonchalantly poured the remaining coffee into A'ming's cup, splashing the hot coffee all over the table.
This was Yan Shizong's nature. What he didn't want, he would destroy, be it a person or an object, rather than let anyone else have it.
After Yan Shizong left, A'ming sat in the coffee shop, his mind replaying Ou Yunchen's kindness, even his subconscious refused to believe what he had just heard.
"A'ming?" A gentle call finally pulled A'ming back from the brink of turmoil.
A'ming: "Brother Yunchen, you're here."
Ou Yunchen looked at the mess on the table and then at A'ming, who was stained with coffee spills.
Ou Yunchen: "What happened? What's going on? I rushed over as soon as my meeting ended."
A'ming quickly grabbed tissues to wipe up the coffee on the table.
Ou Yunchen: "Call a waiter to clean it up."
A'ming stared at Ou Yunchen speechlessly. He opened his mouth, but found he couldn't ask. He should wholeheartedly believe his buddy!
Ou Yunchen: "I heard Bai Mingyu has agreed to donate bone marrow?"
A'ming: "Yes, it's great news. Brother Yunchen, you just found out?"
Ou Yunchen: "I watched the replay of his apology live broadcast."
A'ming: "Do you know why he suddenly admitted to Apple's child?"
Ou Yunchen: "Perhaps under pressure."
A'ming nodded. He wanted to analyze Ou Yunchen's expression to see if he was lying, but unfortunately, Ou Yunchen was always so calm and composed.
A'ming: "Brother Yunchen, are we good friends?"
Ou Yunchen: "Of course."
After thinking for a moment, Ou Yunchen continued, "Are you facing difficulties?"
A'ming had wanted to ask several times if he was the one who took the child's nail for the test...
The document Yan Shizong showed A'ming clearly stated that the child's sample was obtained from nail clippings...
A'ming's nose felt a little sore. He didn't know why he was crying, perhaps it was because these past few days had been too agonizing.
Ou Yunchen: "Is the child... not doing well?"
A'ming: "No, the child is doing well. Surgery will be done soon."
A'ming stood up and suddenly bowed deeply to Ou Yunchen.
He said, with tears in his eyes, "Thank you for helping me so much, and thank you for saving the child."
Ou Yunchen quickly stood up and tried to help A'ming up, but as soon as he reached out, A'ming unexpectedly stepped back and dodged him.
A'ming: "I should go back to see the child. Goodbye, Brother Yunchen."
With that, A'ming wiped his tears and quickly left the coffee shop...
Ou Yunchen stood frozen. A'ming was indeed a bit strange today, and that farewell, as if it were a long goodbye, felt so desolate and helpless in retrospect.