Chapter 2: Big Brother Shen, Is It Really You?

Outside the Operating Room

"Sir, I am very sorry. This young lady had congenital heart disease, and it was already too late by the time she was brought in. Please accept my condolences," the doctor said, removing his mask with a heavy expression.

Seeing that Shen Yuntian did not respond, the doctor turned and walked back into the operating room.

Was it still too late? He had driven to the nearest hospital at maximum speed, running countless red lights along the way; why was it still too late?

When a doctor comes out, shouldn't they ask the family to sign for surgery? Why did he directly announce that she was beyond saving?

The doctor's final words, "Please accept my condolences..." kept echoing in Shen Yuntian's mind.

The operating room doors opened again, and two nurses pushed out a gurney. The taller of the two nurses looked at Shen Yuntian, who was standing there like a pillar, and asked, "Sir, are you the deceased's family member?"

Hearing the words "deceased's family member," Shen Yuntian was completely stunned.

With an empty mind, Shen Yuntian nodded, "Yes..."

The gurney was pushed in front of Shen Yuntian. Looking at Mo Hanling, whose entire body was covered by a white sheet, Shen Yuntian's hands trembled as he reached out, wanting to lift the white cloth to see this woman one last time. Although he did not love her, she was, after all, his legally recognized wife.

His hand hung in mid-air for a long time, unable to reach the white cloth; ultimately, because he did not dare, he lowered it.

Was his mother lying on a hospital bed like this back then, her entire body covered by a white sheet, waiting for someone to see her one last time? Heh, how ridiculous. To think that he, who commanded the business world, actually had something he didn't dare to do.

Forget it. Once he notified her father to come and see her one last time, he would have fulfilled his moral obligations.

Just as Shen Yuntian was about to turn around, the white cloth moved. Shen Yuntian's mouth hung open as he stared at the white cloth in disbelief.

The two nurses opposite Shen Yuntian covered their mouths, looking at the white cloth in disbelief as well.

Impossible. They must be seeing things. The doctor in the operating room said this patient no longer had any vital signs.

Just as the nurses and Shen Yuntian thought they were hallucinating, Mo Hanling suddenly sat up from beneath the white cloth.

The shorter nurse was so frightened that she collapsed directly onto the floor. The taller nurse was also terrified, but she didn't collapse; she simply walked mechanically toward the operating room, shouting as she went, "Director Lin... she's alive... she's alive!"

Beside them, Shen Yuntian was completely bewildered. Could someone tell him what was going on?

***

Three hours ago

Outside St. Relia Church

"Hello everyone, I am Lan Lan, a reporter for JS TV. I am currently at the wedding scene of Shen Yuntian, President of the Shen Group, and Mo Hanling, the heiress of the Mo Group. This union between two major enterprises will undoubtedly bring immense benefits to the Shen Group. Let's head to the scene for an interview," a reporter holding a microphone said professionally to the camera.

Lan Lan saw a gentleman in a black suit walking toward her with a cold expression. Experience told her that there was definitely a news story to be dug up from him, so she stepped forward and asked, "Sir, are you the groom, or a relative of the bride? What are your thoughts on this wedding?"

After speaking, she held the microphone up to the man in the black suit.

To her surprise, the man raised his hand to block the camera and said, "Get lost," before walking briskly into the church.

Lan Lan froze for a moment. She had been in the journalism industry for five years; a sudden situation like this was not a big problem, so she quickly recovered. "Alright, that gentleman just declined the interview for personal reasons. Let's continue with the next interviewee."

In a corner of the church, the man in the black suit clenched his fists tightly.

"Shen Yuntian, I won't let you marry Hanling."

He had come today specifically to take Hanling away! Hanling loved him; they were truly in love. That Shen Yuntian didn't love Hanling at all. No matter what, he had to take Hanling away today.

"The bride has arrived! The wedding begins," the priest on the stage announced.

The man in the black suit stared fixedly at the bride.

The bride, arm-in-arm with her father, slowly walked toward the groom.

"Xiao Ling, don't blame Daddy. That Xiao Yu can never bring you happiness. Shen Yuntian is very ambitious; B City will surely be his domain in the future. Although our Mo Group and his Shen Group have always been equals, Daddy is old and is no match for Shen Yuntian. Your health has been poor since you were a child; Daddy is only planning for your future!"

"Daddy, I don't blame you. It is my own choice. The marriage certificate has already been obtained, so you can rest easy."

"Cough! Cough! Cough!" Suddenly, Hanling coughed painfully a few times.

Seeing this, Mo Chongyun supported Hanling and asked worriedly, "Xiao Ling, are you alright? Did you take your medicine?"

"I took it." Hanling lied to her father. She knew her body likely wouldn't last much longer. She had heard everything the doctor said to her father; she could leave this world at any moment.

Before dying, if she could do one thing for her father, she would feel comforted. The marriage certificate was already obtained; she had no regrets. Just now in the restroom, she had thrown away all her medicine; she didn't want to drag this sickly body around and cause trouble for others.

Mo Chongyun nodded with relief. "It's good that you took it. Xiao Ling, just endure a little longer; it will be over soon."

Soon, they reached the side of the groom.

This was the first time Hanling had seen Shen Yuntian. He was wearing a white suit and possessed an extremely handsome face, but his cold face held not a single expression, as if this wedding had nothing to do with him. He probably wasn't marrying her out of sincerity either. Right! They had never even met before; how could there be sincerity?

*Shen Yuntian, rest assured. After today, I will no longer be in this world, and you can be with the woman you love,* Hanling couldn't help but think secretly.

Mo Chongyun placed Hanling's hand into Shen Yuntian's. "Yuntian, Xiao Ling's health is poor. Please take good care of her. I am entrusting her to you from now on."

Shen Yuntian did not respond, maintaining his cold expression. He led Hanling by the hand to the front of the priest.

Seeing the couple standing before him, the priest began to read the vows.

"Lord, we come before You to witness and bless the wedding of Mr. Shen Yuntian and Miss Mo Hanling. According to Your will, let these two become one, to observe this wedding, to grow old together, for as long as heaven and earth endure; from this day forth, to walk the path of life together, to love, to help, to teach, and to trust one another; may Heavenly Father bless their home; may both husband and wife share in great grace; may the Holy Spirit inspire them; to honor and love the Savior; and to praise Him before the Lord all their lives."

After the priest finished, he asked, "As this marriage contract is about to be formed, if anyone knows of any impediment to their union, let them speak now, or forever hold their peace."

The priest looked at the guests attending the wedding in the church. Since no one raised an objection, he continued, "Since no one objects, then we..."

"I object!" The man in the black suit raised his hand.

It was Brother Xiao! Hanling suddenly felt a sharp pain in her heart, but Brother Xiao, it was all too late. She had missed a dose of medicine; even a god couldn't save her now.

*Is it him?* The reporter, Lan Lan, watched the man in the black suit suddenly raise his hand in objection.

She had felt just now that he definitely wasn't here to congratulate them; now, there was news.

Seeing a story worth reporting, Lan Lan quickly called the cameraman to film it. "Xiao Hei, hurry up and film. We must grab this headline."

"Yes, Sister Lan." The cameraman raised the camera, filming the man in the black suit.

Seeing someone causing trouble, the bodyguards stepped forward to restrain Xiao Yu. "Sir, please leave."

Seeing someone object, the priest said to the two bodyguards, "Since this gentleman objects, he must have his reasons. Gentlemen, please let him go."

The bodyguards looked at Shen Yuntian. Shen Yuntian had no expression on his face and waved his hand, signaling them to step back. Someone causing trouble? He wanted to see what this man could actually do.

The priest continued to ask, "Sir, may I ask the reason for your objection?"

Xiao Yu stepped forward, pointed at Shen Yuntian, and said, "Father, Hanling doesn't love him at all! She loves me! If you don't believe it, ask Hanling."

Hearing Xiao Yu say this, the priest turned to ask Hanling, "Miss Mo Hanling, is what he says true?"

Hanling could no longer hold on; she knew she was failing. "I..."

Suddenly, Hanling collapsed.

Seeing this, everyone stood up in shock. The church instantly erupted into a clamor.

Mo Chongyun rushed forward to support Hanling. "Xiao Ling, what's wrong? Didn't you take your medicine? How can this be? Someone, call an ambulance, quickly!"

Hanling struggled to open her eyes. "It's too late. I didn't take the medicine; I threw it all away. Rather than living in such pain every day, it's better to leave early. Daddy, I'm sorry. Xiao Ling is leaving first."

After saying this, Hanling fainted again.

"Xiao Hei, did you film it? Don't you go making a mistake at the critical moment again." Lan Lan's eyes were on Hanling and the others on the stage, and she asked Xiao Hei, who was holding the camera beside her, with concern.

This Xiao Hei had actually failed to turn on the camera last time, causing her to miss a headline.

"Sister Lan, don't worry, I filmed it. I definitely won't cause trouble for you this time," Xiao Hei said softly, feeling ashamed, knowing that the "mistake" Sister Lan mentioned referred to the last incident.

"As long as it's filmed. This explosive news will belong to our JS this time, haha." Suddenly realizing that everyone else's expressions were heavy and that she was the only one gloating, she stopped talking.

Seeing Hanling faint, Mo Chongyun panicked and shouted, "Has the ambulance been called yet?"

"Master, the ambulance has been called," said the butler, Uncle Chen.

"Xiao Ling, why are you so foolish? Why?" Mo Chongyun said emotionally, shaking Hanling's shoulders.

Beside them, Shen Yuntian could no longer stand by. He suddenly scooped Hanling up in his arms and walked toward the exit of the church.

After Mo Chongyun reacted, he chased after him. "Shen Yuntian, where are you taking Xiao Ling?"

Shen Yuntian did not speak.

Although he considered himself cold-blooded enough and disliked women, when this woman actually collapsed before him, he still felt something; after all, that was a life.

The driver drove up in Shen Yuntian's white Lamborghini.

"I'm taking her to the hospital!" It was decisive and left no room for refusal.

"Yes, President Shen." The driver stepped out from the driver's seat.

Shen Yuntian placed Mo Hanling in the back seat, opened the car door, turned the ignition, slammed on the accelerator, and sped toward the hospital.

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