Chapter 103: Retribution Has Come

Chapter 103: Retribution Has Come

He Lu saw Yu Hu repeatedly apologizing on behalf of Yu Xiaoyang and quickly patted his back, offering comfort.

“Uncle, don’t worry. Yu Xiaoyang is fine now, and the victim involved has decided not to press charges. So everything that happened by the Fu River today has been kept quiet, and it won’t affect Yu Xiaoyang’s reputation.”

Yu Hu grasped He Lu’s hand tightly. “Officer, thank you for your leniency toward Xiaoyang. I… I would like to meet the girl indirectly harmed by Xiaoyang. I want to apologize to her on his behalf. This young lady has suffered enough!”

Seeing Yu Hu’s insistence, He Lu agreed and led him to Yu Xiaoyang’s ICU ward, where they summoned Tang Ling.

When Tang Ling heard that Yu Xiaoyang’s father wanted to see her, her heart fluttered nervously. She wasn’t sure how to face Yu Xiaoyang’s parents. She knew their relationship was awkward...

While Tang Ling was lost in thought, Yu Hu suddenly knelt before her. “Miss, thank you for not suing our Xiaoyang. I apologize to you on his behalf. Xiaoyang wronged you. You are truly a kind-hearted person. Our Yu family owes you an apology!”

Tang Ling, feeling awkward at Yu Hu’s kneeling, stepped forward to help him up. “Uncle, what are you doing? If Xiaoyang wronged me, why are you kneeling? Also, I don’t intend to hold Xiaoyang accountable out of friendship. So please, get up.”

Yu Hu saw her sincerity and reluctantly rose. Grasping her hand, he said emotionally, “What a fine young lady you are… Alas, Xiaoyang was blinded by folly.”

Yu Hu truly admired the gentle girl before him. He never expected someone so quiet to be hurt by Yu Xiaoyang’s misdeeds. A deep sigh escaped his heart.

Unaware of Yu Xiaoyang’s mother Le Qin’s hospitalization, Tang Ling said to Yu Hu, “Uncle, if you have time, please spend more time with Xiaoyang. I have something to attend to and will leave now.”

Yu Hu was stunned for a moment but, seeing Tang Ling heading toward the stairs, hurried after her, hesitating. “Miss, I’m sorry, but could you please look after Xiaoyang tonight? My wife is still in the hospital ward, and there’s no one to care for her at night.”

Upon hearing that Yu Xiaoyang’s mother was hospitalized, Tang Ling asked with concern, “What happened to Auntie?”

Yu Hu covered his face with his hands. “Sigh, my wife fainted at the front desk just now. During the emergency, doctors found a tumor pressing on her brain nerves. They said surgery is necessary soon to save her life. But… my wife is worried about Xiaoyang and afraid of medical expenses. She’s still waiting in the ward for me.”

Tang Ling felt a bitter pang in her heart. When Yu Xiaoyang abandoned her to the scar-faced bully, she had cursed Yu Xiaoyang and his family. But that had been said in anger; she never imagined her curse would come true.

Seeing Yu Xiaoyang’s mother suffering from a tumor, Tang Ling felt guilty and said to Yu Hu, “Uncle, please go take care of Auntie first. I’ll stay here to look after Xiaoyang.”

Yu Hu gratefully patted Tang Ling’s shoulder. “Miss, you truly are a good girl!”

This was the first time Tang Ling had ever been called a good girl by a villain. Moved, tears welled in her eyes. “Uncle, actually, I’m not as good as you think I am. I…” She began to sob.

Fearing Tang Ling might reveal her painful past to Yu Hu, He Lu quickly interrupted, “Mr. Yu, you should go to your wife’s room first. I and Miss Tang will watch over your son here.”

Yu Hu expressed his heartfelt thanks and finally felt at ease. After he left, He Lu chided Tang Ling, “You silly girl, why did you tell him about your past? Not all villains can overlook your history. It’s clear you have genuine feelings for Xiaoyang. If you want to marry him, you can’t reveal all those things to his father, do you understand?”

Tang Ling hadn’t expected He Lu to be such a considerate villain, thinking of things for her better than she did herself.

She thanked He Lu and entered the ICU ward. As He Lu prepared to leave, his phone rang. It was Fan Xiaoyou.

“He Sir, is Tang Ling still with you? How is her mood?”

He Lu eagerly replied, “Miss Tang is with Yu Xiaoyang in the ICU. Yu Xiaoyang’s parents have also arrived at the hospital. But Yu Xiaoyang’s mother had a problem—she fainted at the hospital front desk after hearing about Xiaoyang’s incident. They found a brain tumor, and the doctor recommends surgery.”

Fan Xiaoyou was surprised that Yu Xiaoyang’s family situation had suddenly become so complicated. She had originally wanted to confront Yu Xiaoyang’s parents about how they raised their son, but now those words seemed impossible to say.

He Lu saw that it was getting late and advised Fan Xiaoyou, “Xiaoyou, it’s late. The hospital has me here to watch over things. You don’t need to come. Both Miss Tang and Yu Xiaoyang are doing okay. Xiaoyang should wake up by early morning.”

Fan Xiaoyou responded softly and hung up. She stood silently by the window for a long time.

Feng Youru watched the melancholy Fan Xiaoyou and asked, “What’s wrong? Don’t you miss your Guocheng brother? You’ve been worrying over Tang Xiaoling these past few days.”

Fan Xiaoyou pressed her lips and spoke slowly, “Youru, do you think retribution truly exists? Isn’t it strange how Yu Xiaoyang harmed Tang Ling so badly, yet he himself suffered at the hands of villains? What’s more unexpected is that this retribution fell on Yu Xiaoyang’s mother. I just called He Lu, and he told me she has a brain tumor…”

Feng Youru patted Fan Xiaoyou’s arm. “So in the end, you’re just standing by the window cooling off because of this? Sis, this is karma. Why worry so much about them?”

She then handed the phone to Fan Xiaoyou. “Hey, you were quite distracted earlier. Your Wang Guocheng called you over twenty times and you didn’t answer. Now he’s calling me. Here, take it.”

Wang Guocheng had called Fan Xiaoyou nearly twenty times. Seeing that she hadn’t answered, he grew worried. He had received news from Ding Cheng, the North City assistant, that Yu Xiaoyang had been targeted by villains. He feared that Tang Ling and Fan Xiaoyou might also be retaliated against and was extremely uneasy.