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Qi Ziluo came down from the stairs, feeling a bit tipsy himself. He was originally not an obstetrician, but after encountering the Jin Family, he felt like he had become an all-purpose doctor.
However, the Jin Family was currently going through a tumultuous time. With Jin Mengxi's recent accident, the reporters were already aware of it. Was it really not orchestrated by someone with ulterior motives?
"Xi Er is currently in a coma. Once she wakes up, everything will be fine. But as you know, she is allergic to anesthetics, so this miscarriage has had a significant impact on her," Qi Ziluo regretfully announced Jin Mengxi's condition.
Upon hearing this news, the faces of the Jin Family darkened immediately.
It was precisely because Jin Mengxi was allergic to anesthetics that Second Uncle and Auntie had spent a great deal of time searching for renowned doctors worldwide, hoping to find a way to alleviate Jin Mengxi's suffering.
She couldn't even endure a minor surgery.
"Thank you," Second Uncle expressed his gratitude to Qi Ziluo.
Only then did Qi Ziluo realize that the number of people waiting downstairs had diminished; only Second Uncle, Auntie, and Qiao Chen remained. Was Jin Chengyan not planning to return?
"Qiao Chen!" A voice called from the doorway. Qiao Chen turned around and saw his sister rushing in, followed closely by Xi Yisheng.
Just as Qiao Chen was about to call out to his sister, Jono stepped forward and slapped him!
"When did I teach you to do such things? Jin Mengxi is only twenty!" Knowing what it felt like to be hurt, Jono would not allow her brother to hurt another girl, even if that girl belonged to the Jin Family.
She would not let her brother become a heartless man.
Perhaps what his sister said at that moment was right; such behavior was indeed disgraceful. So Qiao Chen stood there, listening to his sister's reprimand.
Jono was genuinely angry. After Jin Chengyan left, it took her a long time to regain her composure. She had exerted great effort to recover from the fact that she and Jin Chengyan had completely separated.
However, soon Xi Yisheng informed her about what was happening outside.
Previously, when she heard from Jin Mengli that they were together, she felt something was off. There were so many girls who liked Qiao Chen; even if Qiao Chen had high standards for choosing a partner, could it be that Jin Mengxi truly met those standards? But did she even consider which family Jin Mengxi belonged to?
Did Qiao Chen really want to be with someone from the Jin Family?
But at that time, she had so many things on her plate that she simply didn't have the time to care about Qiao Chen.
Now, wanting to intervene, it was already too late.
What could she possibly get Jono to say about Qiao Chen?
Just then, another medical team descended from a different staircase, but they were not there to treat Jin Mengxi.
"Jin Shao, actually, during the last examination, Old Jin's health was already poor. He just fainted due to stress," Dr. Gao said as he removed his mask while speaking to Jin Chengyan. "I recommend taking him to the hospital for a thorough check-up."
Jin Chengyan nodded; he was genuinely startled when Jin Zhongshu fainted earlier.
He had always thought that Jin Zhongshu was in great health, the kind that could live to be a hundred years old. But seeing Jin Zhongshu collapse right in front of him truly frightened him.
Don't think that just because he and Jin Zhongshu often argued over trivial matters that he didn't care about his father deep down!
He had never considered what it would be like if his father were to leave him.
Meanwhile, those downstairs heard the commotion coming from the staircase, and Jono spotted Jin Chengyan.
Jin Chengyan also noticed Jono.
One was on the stairs, and the other was in the living room; one looked down while the other looked up, yet their gazes seemed to miss each other entirely as they quickly scanned past one another.
Qi Ziluo had been with Jin Mengxi earlier and was unaware of what had happened outside. However, upon seeing Dr. Gao approach, she realized something must have happened to Jin Zhongshu.
"What happened to Uncle Jin?" Qi Ziluo asked as she looked up.
This was also what Jono wanted to know, but she felt hesitant to ask directly.
"What else could it be? He almost scared himself to death!" Jin Mengxi shot a glance at Jin Chengyan. Naturally, she couldn't resolve everything just by rushing over.
"Qi Ziluo," he said, silencing himself, unwilling to pursue the matter further.
Jono withdrew his gaze and addressed Qiao Chen, "Go check on Jin Mengxi. You are an adult now, and I believe you understand this better than I do. However, I do not want you to be a man without responsibility. If that is the case, you do not deserve to be my brother."
Everyone in the living room, including those upstairs, heard Jono's words.
In truth, even if such a situation had not arisen, Qiao Chen would have had to marry Jin Mengxi due to her pregnancy. It was just that he could not manage to make everything appear grand; he needed to quickly choose a wedding date to conceal her condition before the marriage.
But now that everyone knew about Jin Mengxi's miscarriage, whether for the sake of Jin Mengxi's dignity or the reputations of the Jin and Qiao families, they needed to marry as soon as possible.
Hearing his sister's words, Qiao Chen silently went upstairs to see Jin Mengxi.
However, compared to the situation with Jin Chengyan, Jono felt that what was happening between Qiao Chen and Jin Mengxi was more pressing.
He turned his gaze away from the stairs and met the eyes of Second Uncle and Auntie. It was no longer appropriate to refer to them as Second Uncle and Auntie at this point.
Just as he was about to speak, Xi Yisheng took Jono's hand, noticing how cold hers felt.
It made sense; after experiencing such events, it was impossible for Jono's palms not to feel chilled.
"Faye, it's okay. I'm here," Xi Yisheng whispered to Jono. The way he spoke resembled a husband protecting his wife, which was somewhat unexpected in front of the Jin family.
After all, for these past few years, Jin Chengyan had cherished Jono deeply in his heart, even though everyone had believed she was dead for four years.
To hold onto feelings for someone everyone thought was gone showed that his affection was undeniably strong.
Yet now, Jono stood with another man right in front of Jin Chengyan.
Jin Chengyan also averted his gaze, pretending not to see Jono and Xi Yisheng displaying their affection before him.
Earlier that morning, he and Jono had been entwined in each other's warmth, expressing their love and even discussing their future...
But in just a few hours, everything had changed dramatically. Jono had quickly found solace in someone else's arms, and just like that, he felt like a stranger.
Qi Ziluo exchanged glances with Jin Chengyan, then looked at Jono, wanting to ask what was going on. Hadn't they just performed surgery on Qiao Lovely? Why did it seem like they were strangers now?
However, Jin Chengyan acted as if he hadn't noticed, continuing his conversation with Dr. Gao.
Qi Ziluo was now incredibly curious. On one side, Jin Chengyan was oblivious, while on the other side, Jono and Xi Yisheng seemed to be in perfect harmony.
"Dr. Gao, I hope you can keep my father's condition confidential," Jin Chengyan instructed.
"That's for sure. We'll have someone here to keep watch until Mr. Jin is out of danger," Dr. Gao replied before heading back to check on Jin Zhongshu.
At this moment, Jin Chengyan stood by the stairs, reluctant to go down. Next to him stood Jin Mengli, who was watching her brother and then glancing down at Jono and Second Uncle Auntie, who seemed to be talking about something.
"Ayan, it seems that you and Jono..."
"We won't be together anymore." Jin Chengyan turned his back to Jono. The earlier incident with Jin Zhongshu fainting had already shocked him deeply. If he continued to insist on being with Jono, would he end up making Melancholy sick too?
Hearing Jin Chengyan say this, Jin Mengli was slightly taken aback.
"Ayan, actually Mom and Dad's objections to you being with Jono aren't because they think she can't match you; it's because they feel she can't love you wholeheartedly or give herself entirely to you. What you need is not just a wife; right now, Jono simply cannot fulfill that role," Jin Mengli understood far more than Jin Chengyan did.
Jin Chengyan looked at Jin Mengli, feeling a bit confused.
As for Jono, he could sense that she had given him all her love. As for why she ultimately chose to leave, perhaps it was because she felt that being with him brought more pain than joy.
But after hearing what Jin Mengli said today, he seemed to have a different perspective.
Jono loved him, but her love was selfish.
"When I'm with Tian Kuo, maybe I don't love him completely, but I clearly understand my responsibilities and know what I should and shouldn't do as Mrs. Chu. She might be a good wife but wouldn't make a good Mrs. Jin. Do you understand what I'm saying?" This was something that the future head of the Jin family had to face.
Jin Chengyan took a deep breath and said, "Sister, if you were my brother, it would be so much better."
That way, he wouldn't have to face everything he was currently dealing with.
Jin Mengli smiled but didn't respond.
...
"Mr. Jin, Mrs. Jin, I know it might be a bit presumptuous for me to say this now, but I would like to propose on behalf of the Qiao Family. Once Jin Mengxi's health improves, I hope she can marry Qiao Chen. Qiao Chen will take good care of her, if..."
"Jono, don't say any more." Second Uncle interrupted Jono sharply. "I will not allow Xi Er to marry Qiao Chen!"
Jono was taken aback, realizing that Second Uncle likely wouldn't forgive Qiao Chen for his negligence.
"But..."
"I know what you're trying to say—that Xi Er had a miscarriage and everyone knows she was pregnant before marriage. Who would dare to want a girl like that in the future? Am I right?" Second Uncle's words were fierce.
In truth, Jono didn't want to say these things. As a woman herself, if Jono cared about Jin Mengxi's situation, then others would certainly feel the same way.
Moreover, who decided that someone who had a miscarriage couldn't pursue love anymore?
That must be the mindset of a narrow-minded man!
She just felt that Qiao Chen needed to take responsibility in this matter. Besides, she could see that Jin Mengxi liked Qiao Chen very much. As for Qiao Chen, she hadn't asked him how he felt; perhaps he liked her, or perhaps he was just using her.
"Xi Er is the fifth young lady of our Jin Family. I don't know how many people are lining up to marry her. I won't let someone who doesn't even care about her marry her! She’s already been hurt before marriage; who knows what would happen after?" Second Uncle was adamant.
Jono felt helpless and a bit anxious.
Xi Yisheng held her hand and subtly signaled for her not to be nervous.
Seeing the expression on Xi Yisheng's face, she felt a little more relaxed, but until the matter was resolved, she couldn't feel at ease at all.
"Mr. Jin, Mrs. Jin, Faye is merely suggesting a solution. Even if both our families agree and have set a wedding date, if Qiao Chen or Miss Jin disagree, we cannot interfere with their thoughts. Faye just wants to minimize the losses from this situation, and I hope you understand." No matter who it was, Xi Yisheng couldn't bear to see Jono being bullied.
"Who are you?" Second Uncle glared at Xi Yisheng, clearly angry at her unexpected presence.
Standing tall beside Jono, Xi Yisheng thought it was obvious who she was.
"I am Faye's..."
"Second Uncle, Auntie." Jin Chengyan finally came down from upstairs, clearly not wanting to see Xi Yisheng declaring her claim over Jono on Jin Family's territory.
Did she think it was enjoyable to flaunt their relationship here?
Interrupted, Xi Yisheng turned to look at Jin Chengyan. Their previous meeting a few hours ago had not been pleasant, and she hadn't expected to see him again so soon.
Jin Chengyan didn't even spare her a glance, but he could clearly see Jono holding Xi Yisheng's hand.
Second Uncle was furious at the sight of such a mess!
Just as he was about to explode, a heart-wrenching scream came from upstairs.
"Get out—just get out!" Jin Mengxi's voice was weak yet sharp, piercing through the walls and reaching the living room.
Second Uncle and Auntie's expressions changed; Qiao Chen had just gone upstairs, and now Jin Mengxi was losing control of her emotions!
Second Uncle shot a fierce glare at Jono before rushing upstairs, fearing that something might happen to Jin Mengxi.
Once only their generation remained in the living room, Jin Chengyan coldly addressed Jono, "Do you feel happy seeing all of this?"
Everyone around him had been hurt—mentally and physically—which made Jin Chengyan feel that his insistence had been wrong.
Jono's heart raced; this was not what she wanted to see.
"Yes, I not only want you to feel pain, but I also want the people around you to be hurt because of you. Only then will I feel satisfied," Jono said, turning her eyes away. The cruel words rolled off her tongue more easily with each utterance.
"Fine, then what other tricks do you have? Use them all and let's see how much you can torment me," Jin Chengyan said, stepping closer to Jono, his imposing presence bearing down on her.
"I'm not looking for mutual destruction. I understand the principle of knowing when to stop, but seeing you like this puts my mind at ease!" She saw him in such agony, yet she knew that after a while, he would bounce back and return to the original Jin Chengyan, no longer entangled by anything.
"Yisheng, let's go find Qiao Chen. There's no point in arguing with someone who doesn't matter," she said.
Turning around, she linked arms with Xi Yisheng and headed up to look for Qiao Chen.
Just as they reached the staircase, Qiao Chen came down from above and paused upon seeing his sister.
"What happened?" Jono asked, genuinely concerned about Jin Mengxi's state. "It's normal for her to be emotionally unstable right now; you should stay by her side."
When Jono lost her child, she had desperately wished that the child's father would be there with her. But time and again, hope turned into disappointment, and in the end, Jin Chengyan never showed up. And then there was nothing more.
Qiao Chen looked at his sister and said, "I broke up with her."
"Ah?" Breaking up at a time like this? What was Qiao Chen thinking?
"Sis, let's talk about this later. Staying here might not be welcome."
Jono felt as if she barely recognized Qiao Chen anymore. Had four years apart, relying only on phone calls, made her miss out on Qiao Chen's growth and turned him into a complete bad man?
But Jono couldn't believe her brother would become that kind of person.
"Faye, let's head back for now. Let the Jin family handle their own matters. Qiao Chen and Miss Jin have their own ways of dealing with things; at this moment, you shouldn't get too involved with the Jin family," Xi Yisheng said firmly.
She had come here intending to take Qiao Chen away; she didn't know what they might do to him if he were left alone here.
What he did not expect was that even if Jono was not here, with Qiao Chen's current identity, he believed he could make the Jin Family members dare not touch him even a little.
Jono was being pulled by Xi Yisheng, walking out of the Jin Family Villa.
Perhaps it was because so much had happened in one day that Jono simply lacked the energy to think about anything else. As he walked, he didn’t glance anywhere else and thus didn’t see Jin Chengyan giving her one last look.
A farewell gaze.
From this moment on, he and Jono would truly be like bridges crossing over rivers, paths diverging; they would forget each other in the world, never to meet again.
If such a relationship could still be together, wouldn’t it mean abandoning family interests in pursuit of personal feelings?
Jin Chengyan was first and foremost the heir of the Jin Family, and only secondarily a man with emotions and desires.
He clearly understood his identity and status, and it became clearer by the day, which is why he chose to let go now.
Retracting his gaze, Jin Chengyan took off the ring from his ring finger.
The ring had only been worn for a couple of days; it hadn’t even fit his finger properly yet, but now it was being removed so quickly.
He placed the ring into the pocket of his suit.
Perhaps in his lifetime, he would never wear this ring again!
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