Chapter 204: If She Dies, You’ll Go Down With Her!

Chu Xuan’s questioning came out of nowhere.

Fang Zhou hadn’t been with Chu Xinran in the morning, so how would he know what happened?

But, recalling the whole situation with Qiao Sisi’s relationship being exposed and trending all day, it was likely related to that.

And thinking back, Chu Xinran’s strange behavior probably started when she realized that Qiao Sisi was his ex-girlfriend and first love.

Fang Zhou nodded, acknowledging this situation.

Chu Xuan squinted slightly, asking, “What did you say to her?”

It couldn’t have been a simple conversation; otherwise, she wouldn’t be so agitated.

Fang Zhou hesitated, unsure if he should discuss such personal matters.

But seeing Chu Xuan’s worried expression, he didn’t want to make a mother who almost lost her daughter suffer more.

So he revealed a bit.

“We just talked about our future. I told her we shouldn’t keep in touch.”

Guilt washed over him.

Chu Xinran’s distress was undoubtedly caused by his words. Maybe he had been too blunt, and she couldn’t handle it.

But dragging it out wasn’t a solution either. Everyone’s youth is precious.

He didn’t want Chu Xinran to waste another two years because of him.

Chu Xuan frowned deeply, staring at Fang Zhou, and asked sternly, “So you’re saying you don’t want my daughter and want to cut ties with her?”

Fang Zhou raised a hand to his forehead, feeling exasperated.

He couldn’t tell if it was the Chu family’s comprehension skills or his communication that was flawed.

Why did they always twist his words to fit their own understanding?

“It’s not that I don’t want Xinran. She’s great and outstanding, but we aren’t suitable.”

Fang Zhou patiently explained, but Chu Xuan cut him off harshly.

“Just tell me, was it your decision to cut ties with her that made her so upset?”

Fang Zhou felt a heavy weight on his chest and nodded.

“Yes, I suppose so.”

Seeing his admission, Chu Xuan’s anger flared, and she abruptly stood up, raising a hand to slap Fang Zhou.

Fang Zhou reacted quickly, grabbing her hand, preventing the slap.

His expression darkened as he looked at the woman who seemed much younger than her actual age.

“Who do you think you are, hitting me?”

Fang Zhou was no longer the submissive young man who could be threatened with his sister’s future.

He wouldn’t be so easily bullied.

At that moment, Fang Zhou’s presence seemed even stronger than Chu Xuan’s, exuding an innate sense of authority and dominance, leaving Chu Xuan momentarily stunned.

But she quickly regained her composure, yanking her hand back and sneering coldly.

“You better hope Xinran is okay. If she isn’t, you and your sister will go down with her.”

If she had only threatened him, Fang Zhou wouldn’t have cared much.

But mentioning his sister again was laughable to him.

“Using the weak to threaten others, is this how the Chu family operates?”

His disdain and contempt were evident.

No one could stay calm when their sister’s life was threatened, especially for the second time.

Even a meek person has a temper, and even animals protect their young. How could Fang Zhou be any different?

“Firstly, I’m not afraid to die. Secondly, no one can touch my sister.”

“Even if I die, I’ll make sure to take you down with me.”

He laughed coldly, his entire being radiating madness and obsession.

His eyes, no longer calm, were stormy, like a protective bird pushed to its limits.

Chu Xuan felt a pang, knowing this wasn’t a righteous move, but it was the fastest, most effective method.

Enough.

Thinking of Xinran lying in there, her fate uncertain, Chu Xuan suddenly abandoned the idea of using his sister as leverage.

Consider it a bit of karma for Xinran.

She took a few steps back and sat down again.

In that moment, she seemed to age ten years.

Regret flooded Chu Xuan’s heart.

She should never have let Xinran join that ridiculous dating show.

Finding this man didn’t make Xinran happy; it only made things worse.

Chu Xuan had hoped that after facing the harsh reality of that man’s cold and unfaithful nature, Xinran would return to her and live quietly as a daughter of the Chu family.

But she hadn’t expected her precious daughter to rather break against a wall than turn back.

She was a daughter nurtured with countless treasures and love.

A carefully tended flower, wilting and despondent after encountering a storm, desperate to leave her nurturing soil and fly away.

And now, broken by that very storm.

How could Chu Xuan not be furious?

In her anger, she even blamed herself.

If she had known, she wouldn’t have let Xinran attend that university, possibly avoiding this fate.

But since it was fate, there was no avoiding it. She could only hope Xinran would be okay.

Chu Xuan felt her heart floating in a sea, rising and falling.

Her butler, who had followed her all along, stepped up to console her.

“Madam, don’t worry. Miss Xinran has a good fate; she’ll be alright.”

“Plus, this hospital has top doctors. They’ll do their best.”

Chu Xuan reluctantly nodded, still anxiously watching the door.

Fang Zhou didn’t feel any better.

He thought of going to a temple to pray in a day or two.

Although he knew seeking help from Buddha wasn’t as effective as helping oneself, the ingrained belief in Chinese mysticism was profoundly significant at this moment.

Even if it was just for some solace.

An hour later, the door finally opened.

Everyone rushed forward to inquire about Chu Xinran’s condition.

“Doctor, how is she?”

“Is my daughter alright?”

The doctor in green scrubs nodded gently, reassuring them, “Luckily, she was brought in time. A bit later, and it could’ve been serious.”

“She’s under anesthesia and hasn’t woken up yet. She’ll need a few more hours.”

“We’re moving her to a ward now. Family, please sign the papers.”

These words were a huge relief for everyone.

As long as she was alive, that was all that mattered.