Chapter 162

Chapter 162

At two o'clock in the early morning, Fu Rulan rushed to the hospital.

Fu Rulan wore a light-colored coat, its high-end fabric slightly wrinkled, and the hem stained with mud—evident signs of her hurried journey.

Yu He stood up and called out, “Sister Rulan.”

Seeing Yu He, Fu Rulan’s eyes reddened slightly. She extended her hand towards Yu He and asked, “What did the doctors say?”

“Intracranial hemorrhage. The surgery was very successful, but he hasn’t woken up yet. The doctors said that with his condition, he might wake up tomorrow, or it might... take a very long time.”

It could be three to five days, a few weeks, months, or even years.

Fu Rulan paced slowly in the corridor. “There is an excellent neurosurgery expert in Country M. However, with such a severe accident, there might be restrictions on Fu Yunzhe leaving the country before the investigation results are clear...”

Five hundred million in liquid assets is not a small sum. In a massive project, a nine-figure funding gap could cause the entire project to collapse.

If Fu Yunzhe were awake, solving the funding issue would be straightforward. As the person in charge of the Fu family, Fu Yunzhe could control the cash flow of all the family’s enterprises. But since he is in a coma, all the procedures become exceptionally troublesome.

But compared to the people injured by the falling chandelier, five hundred million in funds is nothing.

The accident resulted in 13 people with minor injuries and 4 with severe injuries. What Fu Rulan was most worried about was someone taking advantage of Fu Yunzhe’s coma to throw all the blame on him, seizing the opportunity to pull him down from his position of power in the Fu family.

Fu Rulan took a deep breath, “First, let’s gather the funds for the project and sign with a reliable contractor... I’ll send someone to negotiate about the accident investigation. We can’t let them push Yunzhe out. Otherwise, even if he is allowed to receive medical treatment outside of prison, Yunzhe won’t be able to leave the country.”

Yu He silently calculated; he had a considerable amount of assets in his own name, including investments from live streaming and gifts from Fu Yunzhe. All in all, the total value was quite impressive.

The more those people wanted to take advantage of Fu Yunzhe’s coma, the more Yu He wanted to stabilize the situation, ensuring that the power of the Fu family wouldn’t fall into others' hands.

Fu Yunzhe had won all his life, and Yu He would not let him lose now.

*

The next morning, Yu He made a trip back to the Fu residence.

In the absence of Fu Yunzhe, the whole Guanyun Mountain is desolate and quiet, autumn is deepening, and the withered branches and fallen leaves hang lonely on the treetops, rustling in the autumn wind.

As Yu He steps onto the staircase, the doorkeepers immediately open the grand doors for him: "Young Master Yu."

Perhaps having heard some rumors, the servants in the Fu residence are more solemn than usual, daring not to show the slightest smile on their faces, moving lightly and soundlessly, as if wishing they could even silence their breathing.

A suffocating low pressure pervades the air above the Fu residence.

Yu He stands in the grand foyer, looking back at the path he had just traversed, recalling the first time he came to the Fu residence, when he met Fu Yunzhe just behind these hefty doors.

His gaze lingers briefly on the grand doors before Yu He turns and walks towards the elevator, heading up to the third floor, where he retrieves some items from a safe.

When descending, he chooses not to take the elevator, striding down the stairs and leaving the Fu residence without a backward glance.

Back at the hospital, there is quite a crowd gathered at the entrance to the ICU, clamoring to be let in.

"What is going on with your hospital? We are all relatives of the patient, is it not our right to see him?"

Several nurses block the entrance:

"It’s not visiting hours yet, and not so many people can enter at once. The patient is still in a critical condition!"

The crowd is well-dressed, looking respectable, but they ignore the nurses’ pleas. Upon closer inspection, some of the Fu family elders are even among them.

"The accident investigation team is currently at the company, and all the shareholders are waiting for news. Now, the person in charge is lying in your hospital, it’s been a day and a night, what exactly is going on?"

"A major incident has occurred in the Fu family, and Fu Yunzhe, as the head of the family, should take responsibility. Hiding in the hospital is not acceptable!"

A heaviness settles in Yu He’s heart as he makes his way through the crowd to the entrance.

He stands in front of the nurses, asking in a deep voice, “What exactly are you uncles doing here?”

In front of Fu Yunzhe, the Fu family members are usually very polite to Yu He, showering him with warm greetings, but now that Fu Yunzhe is lying uncertain between life and death in the ICU, they won’t even give Yu He a second glance.

Some, already disdainful of Yu He, sneered coldly: “What does this have to do with you?”

A layer of chill enveloped Yu He's eyes as he retorted, “What's this? Fu Yunzhe was just rushed into the emergency room yesterday, and today you all change your faces. Isn't this a bit too quick?”

The person sneered contemptuously: “Without Fu Yunzhe, what are you? Worthy to talk to me?”

Enraged to the point of laughter, Yu He responded, “Without Fu Yunzhe, what are you? Today, I am here, and none of you will get past this door. Whether Fu Yunzhe lives or dies, I will bear the responsibility. There's no need for all you uncles and elders to worry.”

Fu Haishan slowly stood up, his face stern as he looked towards Yu He: "I don’t think you can handle this responsibility! Are you, an outsider, trying to take charge of the Fu family? There has never been such a precedent in our family!"

In the face of the elder Fu’s gaze, Yu He remained unflustered:

"Fu Yunzheng can be the head of the Fu family because he has the ability to do so. I can be in charge of Fu Yunzheng because the civil code grants me that right and responsibility," Yu He said, looking around at everyone, his words resounding forcefully. "Is the Fu family’s rules above the law?"

Fu Haishan was so furious he almost fell backwards.

Yu He was indifferent, standing alone in front of everyone, his demeanor natural and relaxed, yet his presence was no less impressive.

He stood alone, but he was as powerful as a thousand troops.

A powerful aura supported Yu He; his soul was filled with strength, and his desire to win was stronger than ever before.

All these people used to rely on Fu Yunzheng. Now that the building is about to collapse, they are all anxious to disassociate themselves, afraid of being implicated in the disaster, and trying to push all the blame on Fu Yunzheng.

They used to suck the blood out of Fu Yunzheng, and at the critical moment, they even want to break his bones and suck him dry of his marrow!

Yu He looked around, his heart as cold as ice.

He could no longer be a little crane perched on a branch; he had to grow into a big tree, stand tall, and be by Fu Yunzheng’s side.

Unable to deal with Yu He, Fu Haishan turned to provoke Fu Rulan: "Little Lan, is this the kind of brother-in-law you picked out after much consideration?"

Fu Rulan gathered her shawl around her shoulders but did not speak.

Fu Haishan continued to press: "There’s a five billion gap in the construction site’s funding. You let this canary make a fuss in front of the elders. Fu Rulan, this is not the attitude of someone who wants to borrow money."

Fu Rulan's face changed abruptly, but she managed to force a smile and said, "Uncle, this is the Fu family’s business. We rise and fall together. If you make things difficult for Yu He now, what will happen when Yunzheng wakes up..."

"I've asked the doctor. Yunzheng had suffered severe injuries in a car accident years ago, and this is a secondary injury, which is extremely dangerous,"

Fu Hui spoke, interrupting softly: "Little Lan, there are some things big brother doesn’t want to say too explicitly, but you, me, and the Fu family, we need to be prepared for the possibility that Fu Yunzheng might not wake up."

Fu Rulan was so angry that her whole body trembled: "Whether my brother wakes up or not is none of Uncle’s family’s business."

Fu Haishan spoke slowly: "Is that so?"

He knew that Fu Rulan had the temperament of a young lady and couldn’t stand provocation. Originally, it would have been difficult for his family to refuse when Fu Rulan came to them for money. Now, by provoking Fu Rulan, he could sever their ties, which suited him just fine.

The rest of the Fu family followed Fu Haishan's lead, and upon seeing him make a move to leave, they all started coming up with excuses to leave as well.

Before leaving, they took turns giving Fu Rulan bad advice, leaving her feeling suffocated and utterly disappointed with the Fu family.

"Little Lan, reconsider the plot of land in the eastern part of the city," Fu Haishan, confident and seemingly holding all the cards, finally revealed his true intentions. "That piece of land is so hot right now, who else but us would dare to take it?"

Yu He lifted his head, looking at everyone: "I'll take it."

In an instant, all eyes were on Yu He.

Fu Hui narrowed his eyes: "Yu He, don’t talk big if you can’t back it up. Even if Fu Yunzheng gives you twenty million a year, five hundred million would be enough to buy your loyalty for the rest of your life!"

Yu He curled his lips, mimicking Fu Haishan's tone as he retorted leisurely: "Is that so?"

He lit up his phone screen, showing his account balance to Fu Hui.

Fu Hui glanced at the phone screen nonchalantly.

After looking away, he suddenly widened his eyes and turned back.

He stared hard at the string of numbers on Yu He’s phone, counting and recounting, but was at a loss for words.

Fu Conglin, not as scheming as the others, voiced what everyone was thinking: "Damn, did you photoshop all those zeros in?"

Yu He remained expressionless as he handed the phone to Fu Rulan: "Sister Rulan, Uncle is right. I'm an outsider, and the Fu family's affairs really aren't my place to interfere or decide. But now, you've seen their attitude..."

Fu Haishan’s heart was pounding. He had been calculating every step, waiting for Fu Rulan to have no way out.

Like a mantis stalking a cicada, unaware of the oriole behind, Yu He was waiting for the Fu family to show their true colors, earning Fu Rulan’s complete trust at the last moment!

Yu He said to Fu Rulan, “Five hundred million in funding is not a problem, and there’s no need to worry about taking over the construction corporation. I've already talked to my elder brother Chen Sijian; we can start work tomorrow."

Fu Rulan looked down and saw Yu He's phone still on the mobile banking interface, with a nine-digit balance that even she found unbelievable.

“Little Lan, you can’t listen to this Yu He,” Fu Haishan immediately changed his tone: “We are your real family.”

Fu Rulan sneered, not paying him any more attention: “Uncle, no need to worry. With Yu He’s help, this money is more than enough.”

Fu Haishan, disbelieving, looked at Yu He: “How do you have so much money?”

Yu He, looking at the dumbfounded Fu family members, spoke without a hint of boastfulness, yet the content was enough to make these money-grubbing people green with envy.

“Of course, it was given by Fu Yunzhe.”

Fu Conglin doubted his entire life, muttering, “Has Yunzhe’s little uncle gone mad?”

The group exchanged glances, at a loss.

Originally, they had all come with the mentality of enjoying the drama, pressuring Fu Rulan to give up the land in the east of the city. However, they didn’t gain any benefits and ended up being shown up by Yu He instead.

Which family could secure five hundred million in capital within a single day?

Wasn't this a wild and fanciful tale?

How could a gold digger, who climbed up the ranks through his looks, have such immense economic power?

The exclamation blurted out by Fu Conglin mirrored the inner thoughts of everyone present.

Has Fu Yunzhe gone mad?

Only after everyone else had left did Fu Rulan ask, “Xiao He, where did you get so much money?”

“I mortgaged the house at Guanyun Mountain to the bank,” Yu He, slumped on the bench, covered his eyes with his hand, and continued, “The neurosurgery professor you mentioned, I've looked into him; he is indeed very impressive. Once Fu Yunzhe's condition stabilizes... send him abroad for treatment.”

Fu Rulan’s face showed worry: “But there hasn’t been much progress with the accident investigation team. I'm not sure if Yunzhe will face any restrictions leaving the country.”

Yu He’s expression didn’t change much; he spoke as if discussing a very ordinary matter: “I'll be his guarantor and stay in the country, so Fu Yunzhe can go abroad.”

Fu Rulan was taken aback: “What? If any issues are found, as his spouse, you would have to bear joint and several liability for compensation!”

Yu He responded nonchalantly, “So what?”

For a moment, Fu Rulan was actually left speechless.

Yes, indeed, so what?

In Yu He’s eyes, Fu Yunzhe’s condition was the top priority; everything and everyone else had to take a step back.

Himself included.

Fu Rulan was deeply moved, her hand trembling as she stroked Yu He’s temple, “Xiao He, it’s Yunzhe’s good fortune to have met you…”

Yu He lowered his eyes, "Ever since he met me, he’s had his fair share of misfortunes. He should have personally inspected the property in the eastern part of the city long ago, but it kept getting postponed because of me."

“That’s child’s talk. Even if he had gone to inspect the site, would he have been able to make sure the workers installed the lights properly? Don’t put all the blame on yourself. This time, everything just happened to coincide. They were clearly targeting Yunzheng.”

Yu He fell silent for half a second before saying, “I know, that’s why I will stay with the Fu family in his stead, guarding his position. Mr. Fu has won all his life; I can’t let him lose now.”

Fu Rulan looked at Yu He with a heart full of pain, “At worst, we could just let the bank auction off the house. Luckily, that house is still quite valuable.”

“I don’t want to sell the house.” Yu He slightly furrowed his brows, “That is mine and Fu Yunzheng’s home. If Mr. Fu... really can’t wake up, all of our memories together are there.”

Every blade of grass and tree in Guanyun Mountain held Yu He’s most precious memories.

He had lived there with Fu Yunzheng, staying by each other’s side day and night, enjoying the basketball court Fu Yunzheng built for him, and assembling cat climbing frames together.

Yu He told Fu Rulan, “The medical facilities in the Fu residence are quite comprehensive. Even if he can’t wake up, I can still take care of him at Guanyun Mountain.”

It was then that Fu Rulan realized why Yu He was so determined to save the Fu residence.

He had even prepared for the worst!

The first time she met Yu He, he was still a young teenager, beautiful and clever, fresh and delicate like a newly sprouted bamboo, full of vigor but ultimately fragile, unable to withstand storms and adversity.

Unknowingly, the boy who once stood behind Fu Yunzheng had quietly grown into the appearance of a man, capable of bearing the brunt of storms and protecting Fu Yunzheng under his wings when he fell.

Yu He had grown up.

He was no longer the hesitant boy when facing life and death.

Life’s surprises are like bolts from the blue; no one can predict them.

When the storm arrives, whether prepared or not, you have to face it, and must face it.

The first time Yu He heard about Fu Yunzheng’s adventures in the south and north, he was profoundly moved, feeling that this was the true nature of a man.

Teaching in the mountains, developing medical facilities in Africa, protecting the environment, rescuing wild animals, outsmarting poachers... Fu Yunzheng never gave up, using his own strength to change countless lives.

But it was only when Yu He accompanied Fu Yunzheng himself did he realize that behind every thrilling story was a thin line between life and death.

The moment the crystal chandelier fell was too fast, Yu He could no longer recall the specific details. He only vaguely remembered the moment they embraced, the faint scent of soapberries on Fu Yunzheng.

On the summit of Bulo in northern Myanmar, the seriously injured Fu Yunzheng spoke a lot to Yu He, entrusting him with many things.

But this time, Fu Yunzhe didn’t get the chance to say much to Yu He.

If Fu Yunzhe never wakes up again, then the last words he ever said in this world would be: "Xiao He, don’t be afraid."

These four words endowed Yu He with relentless and boundless courage; he would be as brave as Fu Yunzhe, facing this unpredictable world.

Yu He couldn’t believe that Fu Yunzhe would just leave him behind like this.

They are bound to reunite one day.