C2 They Had to Bear the Consequences

"I see." She nodded. The moment she turned around, she clenched her fists tightly. Her face instantly turned pale.

She understood her identity. From the beginning until the end, they only had a beneficial relationship...

"The money has already been transferred to your account. The hospital has already arranged everything." Zheng Ting's voice sounded again, as if saying another word was stingy.

"Thank you." She did not turn around. She walked towards the door and touched the handle with her finger.

"I need the Shen family."

Yov Yue was stunned. She almost thought that she had misheard this sentence. She could not help but turn her head to look at Zheng Ting.

He had already opened his eyes.

She had suspected more than once whether Zheng Ting's eyes were made of glass. They were clear and transparent, but the bottom could not be seen. They were always cold, but after that layer of indifference, something was faintly floating. It could not be seen clearly and could not be grasped. It disappeared in a flash.

Was that his explanation?

He was the illegitimate son of the Zheng family. He was not officially recognized by the Zheng family until three years ago. She had witnessed his hard work and the difficulties he had gone through with her own eyes. For a family like that, it was equally important for him to maintain a stable position. His strength and patience were equally important.

Yov Yue's heart moved. Waves surged over, raising her heart to her throat.

"Moreover, the Shen family has done you a favor. You better guard your duty and do not do anything beyond the rules. Otherwise, you will bear the consequences. Do you understand?" The next sentence forcefully pushed all of Yov Yue's fantasies to the bottom.

The corner of her lips slowly lowered. Then, she lowered her head and laughed lightly. "Are you worried that I will tell you your secret?"

Zheng Ting stared at her face. He did not respond, but silence had shown everything.

She forced a smile, but her heart sank again and again.

So it was only to prevent her from causing trouble that he would give such an explanation.

"Don't worry, my father's life is in your hands. I have never had the capital to negotiate terms with you. I can only obey your orders - - This is what you said to me when we first met seven years ago. Do you still remember?"

Yov Yue looked up. Her black and white eyes flashed in the night sky. She looked at him and turned to leave.

The door closed.

In the darkness, Zheng Ting's breathing rhythm suddenly changed, but it only lasted for an instant and immediately returned to normal.

He looked up at the cold wooden door, then closed his eyes again and pursed his lips.

Outside the door.

Yov Yue quickly walked out of the villa. For the first time, she felt cold all over her body. She endured the churning in her stomach and walked under the tree before violently retching.

Her phone rang and temporarily interrupted her thoughts.

She wiped her mouth and took a breath before taking out her phone and picking it up.

"Hello, Miss Yov is it? Please come to the hospital immediately! Your father had a sudden illness and is currently being treated. You should first settle the operation fees and the medical risk notice..."

What did you say? " Yov Yue opened her mouth.

After hanging up the phone, cold and fear invaded every pore of her body.

At the hospital.

When Yov Yue staggered to the door of the emergency room, her legs had already started to soften. Looking at the extinguished lights in front of the emergency room, her heart sank completely.

It had been seven years since her father found out about cancer. His condition had started to deteriorate a month ago. She had been mentally prepared for this, but when she really heard the word "sorry," her heart was still torn open, and blood kept flowing out.

The attending physician walked up and patted her shoulder gently, comforting something in her ear in a low voice.

Yov Yue's vision was already blurred. She looked at the doctor's face and could not say anything. Her mind was blank.

The doctor looked up at Yov Yue's expression. His lips moved slightly and he finally said in a low voice, "My condolences." After saying that, he turned around and left.

She was the only one left in the large ward.

Yov Yue looked at the person covered in white cloth on the bed and began to tremble uncontrollably. The entire world turned gray and white, and she lost her direction.

"Dad..." She called out softly. The pain had filled every breath.

After a long time, she took a deep breath and looked up. She resisted the pain in her heart and began to deal with her father's funeral.

When the sun was slightly bright, her father's body finally entered the funeral home. The cremation ceremony was held in the middle of the night. She was the only one attending the funeral.

In this city, no one cared about the life and death of the father and daughter. The only person who had contact with her was Zheng Ting. However, such a weak connection was not enough for her to trouble him.

The phone suddenly rang.

Yov Yue walked out of the funeral parlor. Even though it was already midsummer, her hands and feet were still cold. She leaned against a tree tiredly and picked up the phone.

"Hello."

"Hello. Hello. Is this Miss Yov Yue?" The person on the other end of the phone spoke in English.

Yov Yue was stunned and a trace of doubt suddenly flashed through her heart. Then she said, "Yes."

"We have already approved your application. Princeton University welcomes you. " At the same time, if you participate in the training of field reporters, the school will consider your situation and waive part of your tuition fees. "

Yov Yue's expression changed. She stood up and said after a while. "Are you sure it is me?"

The person on the other end of the phone seemed to be amused and said, "It must be you."

"Thank you." She hesitated and hung up the phone.

The moment she hung up the phone, she stood rooted to the spot for a long time. She looked up at the east, unable to make a decision in her heart.

Her father had left, and her only concern here was gone. Then what was she still hesitating about?

Yov Yue lowered her head and looked at her stomach. She lifted her finger gently and paused in the air before closing her eyes.

Two minutes later, she made a decision. She took out her phone and made a call.

The screen only displayed two words - Zheng Ting.

The phone rang for a long time. Just as Yov Yue's eyes dimmed, it suddenly connected.

"Is something the matter?" The voice on the other end was cold and indifferent. There were no ups and downs, but it was very pleasant to hear.

"Yes..." When Yov Yue heard this voice, she felt all the blood in her body start to freeze. She hesitated for a long time before saying, "I have something to tell you. Can we meet today?"

"What is it?" Zheng Ting seemed to pause for a moment and then said, "Then tell me on the phone that I don't have time."

"It's very important. " If you don't have time today, then tomorrow, I can wait for you. " Yov Yue pinched her fingers, her gaze firm.

After a while, the phone was so quiet that even the sound of breathing could be heard.

Yov Yue's fingertips started to turn white and her forehead started to sweat.

For the past seven years, she had never appeared outside of Zheng Ting's physical needs. This time, she had never appeared outside of Zheng Ting's physical needs. He should not be an exception for her, right?

"After five o'clock, you will go to Melton Restaurant." He suddenly opened his mouth.

Yov Yue instantly felt relieved. Her eyes flashed and she replied, "Okay."

This day passed very painfully. She went to the hospital to get a certificate and wandered on the streets for five hours before waiting for the appointed time to meet with Zheng Ting. She walked into the restaurant.

Zheng Ting had already arrived.