Chapter 123: Zhou Xiaojun Enters the ICU

Zhou Xiaojun was wheeled out of the emergency room and taken directly into the intensive care unit.

After the relatives offered a few words of comfort, they dispersed, leaving only the Zhou Family and Zhang Xiaoli at the entrance.

The latter's expression was unsightly as she looked coldly at the three members of the Zhou Family.

"Dad, Mom, Sister, Zhou Xiaojun has a heart condition; why didn't you tell me about this before?" Zhang Xiaoli glared at Xie Fenglan and said without the slightest bit of politeness.

"Th-this matter, it's like this, Xiaojun's condition doesn't really count as an illness; it's just that his heart is a little weak. The doctor always said to be careful and that it was nothing major, so we didn't tell you. Look, didn't the physical exam show no problems either?" Xie Fenglan rolled her eyes and explained with a fawning smile.

She knew in her heart that she absolutely had to keep Zhang Xiaoli, her daughter-in-law, steady for the time being. Her son had ended up like this, and there was no telling how much money his future treatment would cost. If she ran off too, then their whole family would truly have nowhere to turn even if they cried!

Zhang Xiaoli's eyes turned red, and she asked with a sobbing tone: "How many more things are you hiding from me? Zhou Xiaojun had that illness, yet you didn't tell me, tricked me into getting the marriage certificate with him, and now this has happened. Tell me, what are we going to do?"

Seeing Zhang Xiaoli's expression of coming to settle scores, the Zhou Family knew they were in the wrong and hurriedly tried to comfort her one by one.

"Dad, Mom, Sister! Xiaojun has ended up like this now. The doctor just said that even in the best-case scenario, he can only live in the ICU long-term, and he cannot be subjected to any stimulation. I just married into your family, and my husband has become a cripple. Tell me, how am I supposed to live my life from now on?" Zhang Xiaoli listened to the Zhou Family's sweet words, but she showed no mercy and asked fiercely.

"That... Xiaoli, Mom knows you are a sensible child. People say that a day as husband and wife brings a hundred days of kindness. Since you two have already received your marriage certificate, you are a married couple. The more it is like this, the more you should care for Xiaojun. Perhaps once his mood improves, his illness will slowly get better," Xie Fenglan advised with kind words.

"I care about him, but who cares about me? I'm still so young; are you going to make me spend the rest of my life looking after Zhou Xiaojun? I can't take it. What do you expect me to do from now on?" Zhang Xiaoli asked.

This barrage of questions left the Zhou Family speechless; even Zhou Yue didn't know what to say.

Zhang Xiaoli looked at the family for a long while without saying another word, then immediately turned cold and walked away.

"Sigh, why did she just leave?" Zhou Dakui, standing to the side, couldn't help but say after seeing this scene.

"Alright, Dad, stop talking. Don't provoke her anymore at a time like this. Let's go see Xiaojun first," Zhou Yue advised.

Zhou Dakui sighed and nodded heavily.

The family of three walked into the intensive care unit and looked through the glass at Zhou Xiaojun lying on the bed, his body covered in tubes. Seeing this, Xie Fenglan couldn't help but cry again.

"Alright, Mom, stop crying. Now is not the time to cry. The matter has already happened, and we should think carefully about what to do next!" Zhou Yue advised.

"What do you mean what to do? What else can we do? Xiaojun has ended up like this now; if the worst happens, I don't want to live either!" Xie Fenglan said, patting her chest.

"What's the use of crying! When it comes down to it, isn't it all his own fault for acting out? If he hadn't gone to that place, could he have gotten this illness? If he hadn't gotten this illness, his heart would be fine, so could this have happened?" Zhou Dakui said bitterly.

"Our son is already like this, and you're still criticizing him. Zhou Dakui, are you even human? Huh? Is he even your biological son?" Xie Fenglan cried out, hitting Zhou Dakui while cursing him.

"Hey, hey, hey, be quiet! Loud noises are strictly forbidden in the ICU!" The doctor on duty heard the commotion, walked over, and said sternly.

Xie Fenglan's voice lowered, but a look of resentment flashed in her eyes!

"When it comes down to it, I think it's all that Zhang Xiaoli's fault! If she hadn't refused to let Xiaojun touch her, could my son have gone to that kind of place? Look at her just now; did she look even a little bit sad or upset? All she kept talking about was what she was going to do in the future; she didn't care about our son at all!" Xie Fenglan said through gritted teeth.

"You, what's the use of saying that now?" Zhou Dakui said irritably.

"Mom, you must not say things like that in front of Xiaoli. If she gets angry and demands a divorce from Xiaojun now, then everything will be over," Zhou Yue reminded her.

"What? Divorce? She dares! Our Lao Zhou Family spent so much money to marry her; she's a daughter-in-law we bought, like cattle or horses. She can't just leave whenever she wants!" Xie Fenglan said viciously.

"That's not necessarily true. Xiaojun is like this now; if she files for divorce, the court might even support her. Mom, Xiaojun needs money for treatment now. The ICU costs tens of thousands a day. If we don't have her money, we won't be able to hold on for long," Zhou Yue reminded her.

"Right, right, we must make her spend money to treat my son! This little slut, my son's situation today is all her doing, so it's only right and proper for her to spend money to treat him! By the way, what about Lin Dazhi? Didn't you say his business has grown big now? His company is worth two billion; since he's so rich, make him take out a few tens of millions to treat Xiaojun first!" Xie Fenglan said in an unquestionable tone.

Hearing her words, the expression on Zhou Yue's face was somewhat speechless.

If it were the old Lin Dazhi, never mind two billion, even if he had twenty billion, he would have handed it all over at her word. But now, she realized that Lin Dazhi was no longer the familiar husband he once was. She had tried to manipulate him using her old methods, but it simply didn't work!

Not only were she and Lin Dazhi divorced now, but she had also married Liu Haibo. To put it bluntly, Liu Haibo was her adulterer. Since she had already done such a thing, it would be good enough if Lin Dazhi didn't kick her while she was down; how could he possibly give her money?

However, she also knew that her mother, Xie Fenglan, was an unreasonable person. She wouldn't listen even if she told her these things now, so she simply ignored the topic.

After giving a few instructions, Zhou Yue left the hospital first.

After a day of turmoil, she was tired and just wanted to go home and lie down.

Driving all the way back to Shangcheng Huafu, the moment she entered the door, Zhou Yue was surprised to find that Zhang Xiaoli was actually here too!

"Xi-Xiaoli, why are you here?"

At this moment, Zhang Xiaoli was still wearing that white wedding dress and was on the phone in the living room. Seeing Zhou Yue enter, she hurriedly said into the phone: "Lin, Sister is back. I won't chat with you for now; I'll come find you at No. 6 Courtyard in a bit."

Hearing her words, Zhou Yue frowned and asked: "Xiaoli, were you just on the phone with Lin Dazhi?"

"That's right, we were just discussing some work matters. Sister, why are you back? How is Xiaojun?" Zhang Xiaoli asked with a smile.