Chapter 269

Zhou Yi Spends the Night Leaving Hong Kong for the Hospital!

Earth-Shattering Explosion! Detailed Images of Zhou Yi Entering the Hospital Leaked!

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Thanks to Zhou Yi's inherent topic appeal and exposure, as soon as dawn broke, news of his sudden departure from Hong Kong and swift return to the mainland appeared on front pages across Taiwan, Hong Kong, and the mainland—

The explosiveness of the news was unmatched, even diluting attention toward Xie Tingfeng.

Many internet-savvy netizens woke up to find their screens flooded with news about Zhou Yi—

Some claimed his secret girlfriend had given birth, prompting his emergency hospital visit;

Others said his secret girlfriend was having an abortion, which is why he rushed to the hospital;

Still others claimed he got someone pregnant, the price wasn't settled, and he changed his mind at the hospital.

Some even claimed his family had been stabbed.

Wildly varied rumors spread like wildfire across forums and chat rooms, yet each sounded startlingly plausible, detailed and vivid.

Even though Qian Jiang had anticipated this and proactively contacted major newspapers to issue official statements and posted explanations on Sohu, conspiracy theories clearly had greater market appeal.

"I'm sure Zhou Yi messed up one day and just went straight to the hospital to force the issue—nothing surprising."

"Alright, so Zhou Yi and Xie Tingfeng really have to cause trouble together, huh? Both hit the headlines one after the other? Did you two plan this?"

"Wait, last night before bed I was still wondering if Xie Tingfeng would stir up any drama—how did I wake up and find my idol in the spotlight?"

"Don't rush—didn't Warner issue an official statement? Didn't you even look?"

"You believe Warner? They're the type to spit out no elephants."

"What about the hospital? Didn't the hospital release any statement? Logically, Warner should've coordinated with the hospital to clarify this by now—it's already seven-ten in the morning and still nothing. Could the incident be that serious?"

"Oh no, did Zhou Yi break the law too?"

…

Amid the uproar, Chen Hao's family's personal information was withheld for privacy reasons; Warner only issued a vague official statement: "A friend's father experienced a sudden health crisis…"

Around 7:30 a. m., after an hour of observation, Chen's father's vital signs stabilized and he was moved to the intensive care unit.

The exhausted doctors and nurses, having just finished a grueling night shift, finally had time to complete the medical records, allowing the hospital to officially release the full timeline of events—

"Holy shit! Is Chen Hao really Zhou Yi's actual girlfriend?! They say Zhou Yi arrived at the hospital reeking of alcohol—he flew over all night without sleeping!"

"Not just that—according to Hong Kong gossip, Zhou Yi was supposed to be out with one of the Twins last night; rumors say paparazzi snapped photos of them riding together."

"Who? Who? Any photos?"

"No, supposedly Emperor Entertainment seized them."

"No photos? Then you're full of shit!"

"Wait—did Zhou Yi give up a chance to spend the night with a female star just for this unknown Chen Hao?"

"It's a matter of life and death, bro—stop thinking about that stuff. Could it be Chen Hao reached out for help?"

"My head's spinning—I need to think this through…"

The internet boiled over; netizens chattered incessantly.

Completely ignoring the external noise, Zhou Yi's phone hadn't stopped ringing since six a. m. —calls from friends, classmates, teachers, and family all offering concern.

"Ah Yi, I've noted down the condition. Don't worry—I'll ask around for you."

On the phone, Zhou Jianhui said nothing more—he immediately called his own contacts to inquire.

"I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry. Thank you so much, Xiao Yi," Chen's mother, having barely slept a few hours, rushed to the hospital and bowed repeatedly in gratitude to Zhou Yi.

"It's nothing, Auntie. Chen Hao and I have collaborated for years—her matters are my matters."

Zhou Yi, who hadn't slept all night either, still looked energetic and quickly stepped forward to stop her from bowing in thanks.

As he held her back, he shot a glance toward Chen Hao in the room, signaling her to calm her mother down.

Chen Hao, having carefully listened to all the nurses' instructions, returned his glance with deep gratitude; after persuading her mother back to the bedside, she stepped out with Zhou Yi—

Gently closed the door.

"Go wash up and sleep. I'll stay with my dad—you've done so much."

"You know me—I'm born tough, my physique is solid. If I couldn't handle one all-nighter, I wouldn't have gone this many years without a single illness."

Now that Zhou Yi knew Chen's father was out of immediate danger, his mood lifted; he smiled slightly to ease the tension: "Don't worry—Zhou Jianhui is Warner's Asia president. His connections are more than enough."

"My teacher studied law, but Peking University's medical school is also famous. Same university—he must know people. Maybe he can find a top specialist."

"If all else fails, I can contact Yang Shoucheng. You might not know him—he's the big boss behind Xie Tingfeng. Your dad's condition still has room for control; they're people who move mountains."

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Chen Hao bit her lip, took a deep breath, and forced herself to appear composed: "I know. Thank you."

Though Zhou Yi spoke lightly, Chen Hao understood him.

If Zhou Jianhui used Warner's connections to help, what would happen when Zhou Yi's contract expired in 2004—would he renew or not?

If he didn't renew, would Warner hold that favor over him? Would he repay it?

If it was Yang Shoucheng, Zhou Yi would owe Emperor Entertainment a massive debt.

Zhou Yi's teacher was the best option, but it depended on whether someone could be found—and whether that person had time.

"Stay optimistic—my favors are valuable, especially given what I carry."

Zhou Yi pointed his right thumb vaguely behind himself, confident: "I'm the future international superstar."

"Yeah, I know."

Chen Hao, feeling tears welling up, blinked rapidly, took another deep breath, and forced a faint smile: "I believe in you."

She knew: Zhou Yi hated owing people more than anything.

"I—"

Vrrrrr!

Zhou Yi was about to speak when his phone, set to vibrate, buzzed in his pocket. He pulled it out—the caller ID clearly showed Yanzi—

"Hello?"

"Zhou Yi, what's going on over there?"

In Taiwan, Sun Yanzi sat eating baozi and drinking a large bowl of soy milk while reading the newspaper, curiously asking: "Did you kill someone?"

"... Kill your head. Stop reading those third- or fourth-hand trash news stories from Taiwan."

Zhou Yi muttered irritably: "You know Chen Hao, right? Her father ran into trouble, and among all the people she knows, only I can help her—I can't just ignore it."

"Trouble?"

Sun Yanzi bit her straw, spread open the newspaper, crossed her legs, and glanced at the other gossip on the page, mumbling: "What kind of trouble? Is it that urgent? Can I help?"

"Do you know any doctors who specialize in liver cancer? If not, you can't help."

"Hmm, I don't know any personally. But don't worry—I'll ask my dad. He's a senior professor at the university; he probably knows someone."

Upon hearing this, Sun Yanzi immediately thought of her father—the professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore.

As one of Singapore's most prestigious universities, and one that frequently hosts exchange activities, her father's contact list included a long roster of senior professors across medicine, physics, mathematics, law, and more.

Maybe he knew a professor specializing in liver cancer.

Sun Yanzi immediately stood up, rushed back to her study, turned on her computer, and typed an email to her father.

(End of Chapter)