C10 Chapter 10

Fifty million dollars is no small amount.

Especially for someone from a broke, empty-handed background like hers—it was a lifesaving godsend.

Ling Xiao: Qiang, that clutch save? I owe you one.

System: No need to thank me, bestie! This is a special perk I’m giving you.

Ling Xiao: I was just being polite. Why are you taking it seriously?

System: ...Humans are so shady. I’m going back to space!

Ling Xiao paid $2 million up front for her mother’s treatment and follow-up care.

The nurse said it was too much. Ling Xiao replied coldly, “Use the best meds for my mom.”

The nurse gave an awkward smile. The girl was stunning, but her vibe was ice-cold—pretty to look at, not someone you’d dare get close to.

Ling Xiao turned to leave, completely ignoring the CEO.

The CEO’s face darkened, like a storm was about to hit. A ruthless chill flashed in his handsome eyes.

His assistant couldn’t stand it anymore and snapped, “Wang Ling Xiao! What’s your problem? You’re still the CEO’s girlfriend. You’re really going to give him attitude? You’re not afraid we’ll tell the press you two broke up?”

Breaking up with the CEO would’ve been unbearable for the original her.

Too bad Ling Xiao didn’t care—she just walked away.

“Stop! Wang Ling Xiao, if you take one more step, don’t even think about coming back to me.”

There was a bloodthirsty glint in the CEO’s eyes. This was the second time that sweet, innocent act had embarrassed him. He figured he’d give her one more chance.

What a narcissist.

Like she cared.

Ling Xiao calmly took that step, lifted a brow, and glanced back at him. “And then?”

CEO: “...”

Seeing where this was going, the assistant immediately put on a show and barked, “Wang Ling Xiao! You’ll regret this!”

Ling Xiao answered evenly, “Let’s part on good terms. Be kind to people.”

The System couldn’t help snickering.

Not gonna lie—it even rhymed.

Ling Xiao strode into the elevator, quickly hit the button, and shut out the CEO’s murderous glare.

Once Ling Xiao was gone, he snapped back to his usual self. In front of everyone else, he was still the cold, ruthless executive.

“Assistant Jin.”

“I’m here! What do you need?”

“Go find out who Wang Ling Xiao has been in contact with lately—and how she got her hands on that money!”

Assistant Jin hesitated. “Sir, if Wang Ling Xiao has been seeing another man behind your back, you…”

If Wang Ling Xiao was involved with someone else, wouldn’t that mean she’d been cheating on him?

With his temper, would he lose it and tear her apart without a second thought?

The CEO’s eyes hardened as he spat, “Make her pay… erase her.”

Seeing that bloodthirsty look, Assistant Jin shuddered, a chill crawling up his spine.

Ling Xiao returned to the waiting area outside the ER.

Her father, Wang Cheng, sat on the bench, tense and anxious, the corners of his eyes slightly red.

“Dad… Mom’s going to be okay.”

Ling Xiao had never been good at comforting people. She preferred to keep to herself—but in a moment like this…

The system chimed in, knowingly: There’s still real warmth in this world.

Ling Xiao: Stop talking.

According to the side-plot prompt, her mother, Jiang Lan, worked in a factory kitchen. She’d slipped and fallen, been rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment, and for now, she was out of immediate danger—small mercy in a bad situation.

But Jiang Lan’s care had been delayed because of unpaid bills. The hospital’s plan wasn’t thorough, her nutrition couldn’t keep up, and she ended up with serious complications. After being discharged, she didn’t even make it two years.

Now, with a steady stream of money coming in, Jiang Lan could get the best treatment—and the best imported medication.

The ER doors swung open, and the doctor called to Wang Cheng, “Family member? She’s out of danger. We’ll get her admitted.”

Wang Cheng finally let out a long breath of relief—but with money tight, his eyes instinctively shifted to Ling Xiao.

"Lin Xiao, did you... borrow money from your boyfriend?"