Chapter 47
Xia Wansheng stared at the ceiling for a moment after waking up, then realized he must have fainted.
The smell of disinfectant filled his nostrils.
He looked up at the hospital ceiling, realizing he had fallen into a deep sleep, his back aching.
Had he returned to some point before the car accident, or was he just hospitalized after fainting from exhaustion?
He wasn’t sure.
He tried to move his hand, not feeling much pain. Had the system also healed his wound?
Now that he was in this situation, Xia Wansheng’s mind switched to survival mode, calculating how long his savings could last, if it was enough to cover his recovery period.
“System?” He called out without much hope.
He was met with only silence.
After a long while, a weak voice finally responded: [Hello host, the system is currently offline, please leave a message~]
Voices came from outside the ward.
Xia Wansheng tried to prop himself up, wanting to know what was going on.
Then the door opened, and a familiar figure walked in.
The doctor behind Yu Congyan seemed to be explaining something to him as they entered, “The patient experienced heart palpitations and dizziness due to anxiety, it’s not a serious issue, a few days of rest should be enough.”
The doctor made eye contact with Xia Wansheng, routinely asking if he had any other symptoms, then, after receiving a negative response, seemed relieved.
“Alright, since you’re awake, there’s no problem, but to be safe, you should stay for two days,” the doctor explained, “Your current condition isn’t very good.”
Xia Wansheng lay in bed, staring at the ceiling. His easily-offline constitution had also revealed other common ailments of overworked individuals.
But he didn’t have the time to think about this now. Seeing Yu Congyan, he confirmed he was still in the book world.
Xia Wansheng inwardly breathed a sigh of relief.
This was good news; it meant he still had a chance to get the five million, his vacation wasn’t over yet.
He just didn’t know where the system was.
He tried to call out to the system again, but Yu Congyan sat down beside the bed, seemingly wanting to say something.
“Was it because of that email?” Yu Congyan asked tentatively.
He hadn’t been concerned when he received the email, likely from Yu Xuan, but it seemed the message hadn’t reached Xia Wansheng. He needed to explain.
He didn’t want Xia Wansheng to worry about this.
“Email?” Xia Wansheng thought for a few seconds before remembering the unscrupulous client, then realized Yu Congyan must have seen it.
Had he finally decided to have that unpleasant conversation with him after seeing the undeniable evidence?!
“That doesn’t matter anymore.” Xia Wansheng said softly.
It truly didn’t matter to him, the original owner’s scandals had nothing to do with him. He just wanted to know how Yu Congyan would approach this.
“Don’t worry about it, we’ll talk after you recover.” Yu Congyan thought it wasn’t the right time to discuss this with a patient.
“I’m fine,” Xia Wansheng said, indicating he had recovered, “I think I can be discharged now.”
“And then collapse again without warning.”
Yu Congyan wasn’t reassured about his condition, “Stay in the hospital for a few more days for observation, I’ll keep an eye on you.”
He didn’t want to see Xia Wansheng lose consciousness in his arms again, the feeling of helplessness was terrible.
Xia Wansheng initially thought it was just a casual remark, but Yu Congyan actually visited him every evening after work.
The hospital staff gradually became familiar with this young man’s daily visits. Other family members accompanying patients even asked Xia Wansheng curiously, “What’s your relationship?”
“Honestly, I don’t know either.” Xia Wansheng said honestly.
He could joke with his agent before, saying they were caretaker and canary.
Now…the arrogant CEO from the book had become a meal delivery service, what kind of canary life was this?
Xia Wansheng’s hospital stay wasn’t bad. Yu Congyan visited him every day after work, incredibly rare for a busy CEO.
But Yu Congyan still seemed worried about his mental state. Every time Xia Wansheng tried to say he was fine and could go home, he would be refused with “the test results aren’t out yet.”
Yu Congyan seemed determined to make him rest.
Lu Mingxi also learned about the situation and took half a day off from his busy schedule to visit him, telling him not to rush back and just attend his performance later.
Facing his friend’s concerned and determined gaze, Xia Wansheng wanted to explain that this had nothing to do with work pressure, but he didn’t know where to start, so he gave up.
After all, even if he told the truth, no one would believe him.
The system’s return was as sudden as its disappearance.
[Host, how are you? I’m finally back after filing my report!]
Xia Wansheng’s situation had been so sudden that it hadn’t been prepared, so it had immediately rushed to headquarters to file a request, determined not to hinder him if he decided to go offline.
“You’re back just in time, didn’t I call you before I passed out? Where did you go?” Xia Wansheng asked.
His memory didn’t deceive him, he clearly remembered reaching out to grab the system. Although he felt like he had caught something, the system still disappeared for a while.
[Host, you were so scary, suddenly losing consciousness. I called you, but you didn’t respond, so I quickly prepared the offline application, in case you needed to log off immediately.] The system explained earnestly.
“It’s fine now, it was just an accident.” Xia Wansheng sighed, “Probably from lack of sleep.”
Hopefully that was all it was.
This world wasn’t so bad, there was no need to rush his escape.
Shen Xinghe, somehow learning about Xia Wansheng’s hospitalization, came to visit.
He had assumed Xia Wansheng had finally pushed himself too far and was prepared to offer some advice.
Learning that it was due to his poor condition, his prepared lecture was abruptly put on hold.
“This seems unexpected.” Xia Wansheng said, sitting on a bench downstairs with his eyes closed, resting.
He hadn’t expected to have any physical ailments. He hadn’t felt any real connection to this world, eating and sleeping solely for the mission.
But now, being hospitalized for health reasons was a novel experience.
“It is unexpected.” Shen Xinghe observed his condition, surprised to find his spirits seemingly quite good.
He was truly puzzled now, was Xia Wansheng doing this to get Yu Congyan’s attention?
This wasn’t just a whim anymore, it had been so long, and Xia Wansheng still hadn’t given up, this must be true love.
“By the way, Yu Congyan said he’s a bit busy today and asked me to check on you, he was worried you would be concerned about him.” Shen Xinghe sat down beside him.
Although he added the last part, it sounded plausible.
“I understand.” Xia Wansheng nodded.
After all, it wasn’t news that Yu Congyan was a workaholic.
“If he’s lost the inheritance, he might as well just give up, still dealing with that bankruptcy nonsense, what’s the point of being so busy when you’re already bankrupt?” Shen Xinghe said helplessly.
If it weren’t for his friendship with Yu Congyan, he wouldn’t be here running errands.
“Yes, even after bankruptcy… wait a minute!” Xia Wansheng, who had been absentmindedly agreeing, suddenly realized something was wrong.
“Who’s bankrupt?!” He asked, trying to confirm.
There wasn’t such a plot twist in the original book, the CEO was always a CEO, how could he suddenly be bankrupt?!
But Shen Xinghe didn’t notice his confusion, “Didn’t Yu Congyan tell you? It’s all over the news, but it’s not a big deal for him, he can easily make a comeback with his abilities, don’t worry too much.”
But Xia Wansheng was wondering whether this “bankruptcy” was Yu Congyan’s own choice or a plot change.
“I’m fine, I’ll comfort him if he needs it.” Xia Wansheng tried to remain calm.
He had left some savings for Yu Aotian, he would definitely make a comeback.
Before leaving, Shen Xinghe specifically instructed: “Don’t tell him I told you.”
Xia Wansheng nodded seriously, confident in his acting skills.
Two days later, Xia Wansheng was finally discharged.
He was prepared for a downgrade in his living situation when he opened the villa door, but the furniture and decor hadn’t changed.
Housekeeper Zhang, Aunt Liu, and the other staff were all diligently working.
Xia Wansheng looked around, his gaze finally landing on Yu Congyan, who looked the same as always. He instantly realized—
Yu Congyan must be putting on a brave face and struggling to maintain his current lifestyle after bankruptcy.
The CEO had always been depicted as incredibly wealthy in the book, naturally enjoying the best of everything. It wouldn’t be easy for him to suddenly live frugally.
But Xia Wansheng was also calculating, he only had a few million left, and at this rate, it wouldn’t last long.
He decided to discuss the conflict between “increasing material desires and dwindling funds after bankruptcy” with Yu Congyan.
So, after dinner, Xia Wansheng suggested a walk, saying he had something to discuss.
This was a problem he would never have had before, but now, he had to teach the CEO how to save money.
“It’s normal for businesses to have ups and downs, don’t worry too much.” Xia Wansheng said, his attempt at comforting sounding awkward.
“Shen Xinghe told you?” Yu Congyan immediately guessed the source.
But the news was already widespread, it was unlikely Xia Wansheng wouldn’t know.
“This will blow over soon, don’t worry.” He reassured him.
To be safe, he couldn’t reveal his plans to Xia Wansheng yet. The more he knew, the greater the risk of being threatened.
“I understand, but you don’t have to maintain this lifestyle, what if you run out of money one day?” Xia Wansheng paused, then continued, “You have to tell me if you encounter any financial difficulties.”
He had already prepared for a rainy day.
Yu Congyan, recalling the substantial amount in his account confirmed just this morning, paused for a second, then replied: “Okay, I will.”
