After I Became Famous, the CEO Wants Remarriage
Chapter 341: A Strong Will to Survive!

Chapter 341: Chapter 341: A Strong Will to Survive!

Special Assistant Xu, a sturdy man standing at 1.8 meters, staggered slightly upon hearing the news. How could President Li possibly...

*Ring ring ring...*

The phone in his pocket suddenly rang, sounding especially abrupt in the dead-silent hallway.

Special Assistant Xu saw Su Huimiao’s number on the screen. After hesitating for a few seconds, he pressed the hang-up button.

President Li’s life was hanging by a thread right now. If Su Huimiao found out about this, she’d surely rush to Reykjavik!

That would be tantamount to handing the information about Li Lingyang’s absence from the Imperial City to his competitors. Worse yet, his current condition might be leaked, causing an outright storm of chaos and bloodshed...

Ning Yichu also caught a glimpse of the number that had just flashed on the screen.

But at this moment, she had no mind to worry about it.

Time dragged on endlessly. After a full four hours, the surgery still hadn’t ended.

Mo Baiyou and Ningning came back after completing their medical examinations.

"What did the doctor say?" Ning Yichu asked anxiously.

Mo Baiyou handed her the report. "Ningning was startled, but fortunately, thanks to the special medication, her condition is under control."

Hearing this, Ning Yichu finally breathed a sigh of relief. "Mr. Mo, you’ve worked so hard today. Originally, you were supposed to attend the Jade Sculptor Exhibition on behalf of Beiji, but you’ve been dragged into all this instead. Now that things seem relatively stable, why don’t you go home and rest for a bit?"

"I’m fine. I’ll stay here with you."

"But—"

"With Li Lingyang’s life uncertain, and the mastermind behind those mercenary assassins still unidentified, things could become even more dangerous if I leave."

Even though she knew Special Assistant Xu was around, meaning the mercenaries probably wouldn’t return,

since Mo Baiyou had said all this, she thought it was difficult to argue further.

Time ticked by second by second. Two more hours passed, and the sky outside had turned completely dark, with rain continuing to pour relentlessly.

Just as everyone was gripped by anxious unease, the light above the operating room went out, and the doors finally opened.

The doctor, covered in blood, walked out from inside.

Everyone present held their breath for a moment.

"Doctor, how is the patient?" Ning Yichu asked.

At this moment, the hallway was exceptionally quiet, as if even a pin drop could be heard.

"The patient was shot in the back and thigh, suffered massive blood loss, and went into shock. This was the most challenging surgery I’ve ever performed. There were moments when I thought it would fail. However, thanks to providence, the hospital’s blood supply was sufficient, and the patient’s strong survival instinct pulled him through. But..."

The doctor continued, "The next 24 hours pose a critical postoperative risk. If he can make it through, he should be able to turn the corner."

Postoperative critical period—24 hours...

The real danger had not yet passed.

"Thank you, Doctor. Is there anything we can do to help?"

The doctor shook his head. "Now, everything depends on the patient himself."

"Understood."

Shortly after, the nurses transferred Li Lingyang to the ICU ward.

Not taking any chances, Special Assistant Xu stationed several bodyguards around to safeguard Li Lingyang, forbidding anyone unfamiliar from approaching!

Through the transparent glass, the man could be seen lying pale and lifeless, his body covered in a web of tubes, eyes tightly shut on the hospital bed.

If not for the flickering data on the monitors by his bedside, he truly would look as if he had passed away.

Chen Bao and Ningning leaned against the glass, their gazes heavy as they peered into the room.

"Mommy, do you think Scumbag Dad will wake up?"

Ning Yichu’s heart trembled slightly. "He will."

"But he looks so fragile..."

"That’s because you’re underestimating Li Lingyang. His will to live is far stronger than it seems. Alright, Mommy will stay here. It’s getting late now; you two should go rest."

Midnight was approaching. If the children didn’t get enough sleep, it would affect their development.

Chen Bao pressed his lips together. While he usually liked to bicker with Scumbag Dad, seeing him collapse before his very eyes had undoubtedly left a deep impression.

"Ningning, you should go to bed."

"What about you, Brother?" Ningning tilted her little face up, asking.

Chen Bao kept his face tense. "I’ll stay with Mommy."

"Then I want to stay with Mommy too."

"Silly girl, I said both of you should go rest." Ning Yichu chuckled softly before adopting a sterner tone as an elder, saying, "Li Lingyang won’t wake up immediately. What’s the point of you staying here? Go get some rest. If he wakes up, I’ll let you know right away."

Mo Baiyou picked up on Ning Yichu’s resoluteness, and a tinge of bitterness flashed in his eyes.

So, she had never truly let go of Li Lingyang in her heart...

If it had been him instead, would she have stayed by his side like this, unwilling to leave?

However, the bigger priority now was uncovering the true mastermind behind all of this!

...

Elsewhere, in the Imperial City.

"Young Master Ting, the assassination attempt failed. Those mercenaries were all apprehended by the authorities in Reykjavik..."

The assistant, half-kneeling before Li Jingtian, reported with a pale and grim face.

"Useless!" Li Jingtian erupted in anger, smashing the wine glass in his hand onto the ground. "You couldn’t even take care of a child? Why do I even bother keeping you around?"

The assistant turned even paler and hurriedly presented the latest intel he’d received.

"News from Reykjavik—although they didn’t manage to eliminate Chen Bao this time, Li Lingyang was severely injured in the shooting and has been admitted to a local hospital. His condition is critical."

Hearing this, Li Jingtian’s shadowy expression paused slightly. Narrowing his eyes, he asked, "Are you certain?"

"I’m certain!" The assistant nodded, speaking with confidence. "Special Assistant Xu moved quickly to suppress the news, but since the incident took place at an international Jade Sculptor Exhibition, some of the jade sculptors saw what happened..."

Li Jingtian appeared contemplative. "Find someone to gather more intel."

If something really happened to Li Lingyang, it could prove to be even more valuable to them than Chen Bao’s death...

...

Back at the hospital.

After making arrangements for the caretakers to keep an eye on Li Lingyang, Ning Yichu went to find Special Assistant Xu.

"Have you traced the mastermind behind those mercenaries?"

The attackers had clearly targeted Chen Bao, with her and Ningning caught in the crossfire. The most likely culprits were people sent from the Imperial City.

However, Fan YuKe had mentioned that Shen Jiangqing had been staying in a private hospital 24/7, with her bank accounts frozen and her communication devices confiscated. Given her current constraints, there was no way she could orchestrate such an attack.

Thinking back to the mysterious forces that had been aiding Shen Jiangqing before Ning Yichu left the Imperial City...

Could these recent events somehow be tied to what happened back then?

Ning Yichu was determined to uncover the truth.

"Our people have interrogated them, but those guys were just in it for the money. They never met the employer face-to-face. All we know is that the employer comes from the Imperial City, but we haven’t found any other clues..."

Special Assistant Xu furrowed his brow before something seemed to dawn on him. "Lady Ning, please rest for now. I need to make a call."

Ning Yichu watched him hurriedly walk away, her expression puzzled.

A moment later, Special Assistant Xu stepped out onto the balcony, pulled out his phone, and made a call. Bowing slightly, he respectfully said,

"Young Master Mu!"