After I Was Gone, Mr. Song Said He Loved Me - Chapter 89 - The End of Nian Hua, An Unexpected Incident Before I Leave

The doctor spoke to Chi Jin again, and Chi Jin responded almost entirely with nods and “mm,” “ah,” “okay,” before finally hanging up the phone.

I looked at him with a smile and asked, “It’s stomach cancer, isn’t it?”

Chi Jin’s eyelashes drooped as he hesitated and nodded, “Stage three.”

I had previously researched some information about stomach cancer and knew that stage three was already very serious, almost close to the late stage. Although I had thought I might have stomach cancer, I never imagined my illness would progress so quickly.

I’m not afraid of dying; rather, I feel my family still needs me, and I can’t die at this moment.

Especially my mom–my dad just passed away, my sister is having such severe mental issues, and if I get stomach cancer, how will she cope in the future?

“How long do I have to live?” I asked calmly.

“What do you mean, how long? What are you thinking? You’re only at stage three now; if you actively cooperate with treatment, there should be a chance for improvement.” Chi Jin got anxious as soon as he heard me say that.

I knew he was trying to comfort me, and I didn’t want him to worry, so I agreed with him, “That’s the best. I will definitely treat my illness well; I still have to support my mom and sister.”

“That’s more like it.” Chi Jin breathed a sigh of relief and said seriously, “I’ll contact the hospital in M Country for you, and once your family’s matters are settled, I’ll take you there.”

“Chi Jin, why are you so good to me?” I didn’t understand. If he was just using me, it would be a mutually beneficial relationship, and there would be no need to be so concerned about my affairs.

Chi Jin scratched his head, wearing that arrogant expression again, “Who knows? Maybe I’m possessed.”

After he said that, we both burst into laughter, but my smile was filled with bitterness.

I was very glad I held back and didn’t cry.

Because I had already prepared myself for having cancer, I wasn’t as sad as I had imagined.

I’m truly ridiculous; I cry for Lu, for my father’s passing, for my sister’s suffering, for worrying about my mom, but when it comes to myself, I can’t shed a single tear.

Perhaps my experiences aren’t even worth crying over, and that’s the truly satisfying conclusion.

Chi Jin and I drove to the town’s funeral home to see my dad’s body.

The staff at the funeral home repeatedly confirmed whether I wanted to see it, considering it had been soaked in seawater for a long time and the features were no longer recognizable.

I was actually very scared inside, but I was determined to see my dad one last time.

When the freezer was opened, the moment I saw my dad’s body, my heart clenched violently, a chill surged up from the soles of my feet, and even my hair stood on end.

Even though he was my closest relative, seeing that swollen and frozen face still frightened me.

I swallowed hard, asked the staff to close the freezer, then inquired about the funeral process before hurriedly leaving.

I didn’t dare to stay there for another second; I was very scared, not because of my dad’s terrifying death, but because the guilt in my heart made it impossible for me to face him.

I was the one who harmed my dad.

If I hadn’t been so clever, thinking I had support, I wouldn’t have involved Song Yu in my family affairs, wouldn’t have fought over the burial ground, and none of these subsequent events would have happened.

Because of me, the one lying here should be me, not my dad.

I am the one who deserves to die the most.

Chi Jin was standing at the door making a phone call, and when he saw me come out, he quickly hung up and came over.

“How was it?”

I sighed and shook my head.

“I just asked my friends, and they said your illness is best treated in M Country. The Cancer Center in Saint Riof is the authority in this field.”

“I’ve already scheduled a consultation for five days from now, and your expedited passport is being processed. I’ll take you to M Country, and your illness will definitely be okay.”

When I heard he wanted to take me away, I refused without even thinking, “Chi Jin, I can’t leave. My mom and sister are like this now; I can’t abandon them.”

“But you also need to consider yourself; your illness can’t be delayed any longer. Although it can be treated domestically, Saint Riof is currently the best hospital in the world for treating tumors.”

“But…”

“No buts, Bai Yu. If you want to take care of your sister and mom, you have to treat your own illness first; otherwise, how can you take care of them?”

I knew everything Chi Jin said, and I was very tempted.

Actually, if there hadn’t been a sudden change at home, I wouldn’t have considered so much. If I die, I die; after all, I still have my sister, who can stay by my parents’ side. Although my thoughts were irresponsible, that’s indeed how I thought back then.

But now it’s different; my dad is gone, my sister is mentally unstable, and I don’t even have the right to die.

But if I go to M Country, I would have to leave my mother and sister behind, and it would require a large amount of money to treat my illness, which I can’t afford.

Since I’ve decided to leave Song Yu, I naturally won’t use the money he gave me, so I have to be very frugal with expenses.

“I will seriously consider what you said; thank you, Chi Jin.”

Chi Jin said urgently, “It’s not about considering; it’s something you must do. Staying in the country will be very dangerous.”

“You know so many commercial secrets about Song Yu; do you think he will let you go so easily? He keeps you not because he loves you so much, but because he wants to keep potential threats close.”

“Nian Hua, you know him, right?” Chi Jin suddenly said.

I nodded in confusion; I knew Nian Hua very well. On the night I wanted to kill Song Yu, the two of them were still entangled together.

“He was ordered to be arrested by the prosecution the day before yesterday, charged with being an international spy.” !!!

“What? International spy? Nian Hua? Why?”

I was completely stunned, unable to connect Nian Hua with being an international spy.

Chi Jin said coldly, “Because he leaked all the confidential information of Tianhe’s ongoing projects to several countries, causing Tianhe’s overseas energy projects to suffer precise attacks, resulting in heavy losses.”

“Tianhe signed an investment agreement with Huanya, and due to this severe blow, they couldn’t fulfill the profit guarantee in the agreement, so according to the contract, they have to compensate Huanya 300 billion dollars, which is impossible for Tianhe.”

“In the end, Huanya took over Tianhe Energy Group as the first contractor, and Nian Hua was arrested for leaking top commercial secrets. If the charges are confirmed, he could face life imprisonment.”

After hearing Chi Jin’s words, my mind exploded with a buzzing sound, not because I sympathized with Nian Hua, but because it was all so absurdly unbelievable.

Wasn’t he still passionately entangled with Song Yu a few days ago? How did he suddenly become a commercial spy?

Could all of this be related to Song Yu?

“What about Song Yu? What does Song Yu say?” I quickly asked.

Chi Jin sneered, “Song Yu? Song Yu is now seen by everyone as a poor man who has been hurt twice by his lover.”

“Everyone says that Song Yu invested 30 billion in Tianhe’s project for Nian Hua, making it seem like Tianhe was guaranteed to profit from the deal. Unexpectedly, Nian Hua sold crucial information to foreign capital, resulting in both Tianhe and Huanya suffering heavy losses.”

“In a fit of rage, Wu Guangzhi took Nian Hua, the main person in charge at Tianhe Energy Group, to court. Huanya ‘reluctantly’ took over Tianhe Energy Group.”

Chi Jin couldn’t help but click his tongue in amazement. “He swallowed up Tianhe with 30 billion dollars, and then kicked his ex straight into prison. I have to admit, Song Yu’s calculations are really impressive.”

Hearing this, I finally understood the entire sequence of events.

It must have been Song Yu who deliberately used romance as a pretense, step by step deepening Nian Hua’s trust in him, then obtained some confidential information from Tianhe that couldn’t be disclosed to outsiders. In the end, all of Tianhe’s energy projects collapsed, and he framed Nian Hua, pushing him out as the scapegoat. Not only did he get rid of the one who had hurt him, but he also reaped the rewards of Tianhe Energy Group.

Heh, I have to admit, Song Yu is truly insidious and ruthless.

Chi Jin pulled me back to the car, sighing, “My father has already started taking action against Song Yu, and I need to go back to help him. So you absolutely must come with me back to M Country. If you stay here, you’ll be the next Nian Hua.”

“Song Yu never lets anyone who threatens him get away. Ever since I rescued you, he’s been looking for you. The only reason he hasn’t confronted me head-on is probably out of consideration for my father. But knowing his personality, he won’t be able to keep pretending for long. So it’s very dangerous for you to stay here.”

“I know, but I… I really can’t trouble you any more. You’ve already done so much for me.”

Chi Jin grasped my hand, gazing at me deeply. Suddenly, I felt flustered. This was the second time Chi Jin had looked at me like this–the first was that Christmas night, when he ‘confessed’ to me in front of everyone.

“Bai Yu, I like you,” Chi Jin suddenly said. “Believe it or not, but I truly have different feelings for you. I don’t even know why; even knowing you were Song Yu’s… I just can’t help thinking of you.”

“At first, I thought it was just competitiveness–I wanted everything Song Yu had. But later, I realized that I’d strayed from my original intention. Letting you stay by Song Yu’s side was the worst decision I ever made.”

“I’m sorry, Bai Yu. I don’t expect you to forgive me or accept me. I just wanted to tell you what I really think.”

“So come with me. No matter how your illness develops, I’ll take care of you.”

Chi Jin’s words truly moved me, and at the same time made me feel fearful. After what happened with Song Yu, I just couldn’t easily accept anyone’s kindness again.

I pulled my hand away, my expression evasive. “Chi… Chi Jin, let’s go back first. I’m afraid if I stay out too long, my mom will worry.”

Chi Jin’s gaze fell on my anxious, fidgety hands. He let out a heavy sigh and said nothing more, starting the car and heading toward the fishing village.

When we got back to the fishing village, I told Chi Jin to return to Hai City first, but he insisted on staying to help me with my father’s funeral. After thinking about it, I didn’t refuse–after all, things at home were a mess, and having an extra pair of hands was always helpful.

That night, my mom didn’t let Chi Jin and me stay at home, but had us stay at the neighbor auntie’s house, because Fei was afraid of strangers.

Luckily we did, because that night, Song Yu brought people to my house again. Two cars parked outside the yard, refusing to leave.

Several times I wanted to rush out and confront him, but Chi Jin stopped me every time.

“If you go out now, it’s as good as sending yourself to your death. Do you even know what you look like right now?” Chi Jin blocked the door, shouting.

“Does Song Yu really dare to snatch me away in front of so many people? Are all the police in this world his family?”

“Are you stupid? He came to your house for you. As long as he’s sure you’re here, even if he can’t take you away today, what about tomorrow? The day after tomorrow? He’ll always have a chance. By that time, it’ll be much harder for you to escape.”

“Listen to me, Bai Yu. As long as you don’t show up, he’ll have to leave eventually.”

Furious, I clenched my fists and roared. The wound in my abdomen burned with pain from the outburst, blood rushing to my head, and the tears spilling from my bloodshot eyes were scorching. This feeling of having my throat gripped, of being tied down and powerless, was suffocating.

Why am I always held by Song Yu at my weak spot, unable to fight back?

I really couldn’t breathe anymore.

Chi Jin pulled my trembling shoulders into his arms, gently rubbing my back. “It’s okay, Bai Yu. Trust me, Song Yu won’t be triumphant for much longer. Soon, he’ll have nothing left, and he’ll never be able to threaten you again.”

“Trust me, okay?”

My forehead pressed against Chi Jin’s shoulder, stifling my angry sobs. “Let him die, Chi Jin. Let him die.”

Chi Jin pressed a gentle kiss to my hair, his voice firm. “I will. I’ll make him pay.”

Chi Jin was right. After Song Yu and his people spent a night at my house, my mom drove them off again. This time, my mom was ruthless–she called the police and reported them for causing trouble.

After that, Song Yu never showed up again.

With Chi Jin’s help, I held my father’s funeral. It was simple, just some relatives saying their final farewells before he was buried. Throughout the process, I kept feeling like someone was secretly watching me, but every time I looked around, there was nothing there. It almost made me think I was hallucinating.

After the funeral, I stayed with my mom in the fishing village. Our relatives also stayed to keep my mom company.

What I needed to do was persuade my mom to take Fei to get medical treatment. Only after this was settled could I focus on my own illness.

At first, my mom was very resistant to sending Fei to a proper psychiatric hospital. Chi Jin and I coaxed her for a long time before she relented. Chi Jin even promised to cover all the treatment costs.

Perhaps my mom, like me, was traumatized by Song Yu’s previous “help” and was afraid to accept it easily.

There was nothing I could do, so I wrote an IOU to Chi Jin in front of my mom, telling her that I would repay my friend when I earned money in the future.

Only then did my mom reluctantly accept Chi Jin’s kindness.

After four days at home, Chi Jin took me back to Hai City, because on the fifth day, we were going to M Country.

At first, I hesitated a lot. Chi Jin told me that if my initial treatment in M Country went well, I could return home for further treatment after three months, and wouldn’t have to stay there permanently. That moved me, and after much thought, I agreed.

However, what I didn’t expect was that on the very day we left, an accident still happened…