The only SSSS-level fertility constitution in the entire interstellar space

"It was a decision made by the Ji family," Fu Ciyan said calmly. "Ji Xinglan handled it personally, and sent the person away early this morning."

Lu Yao remained silent for a few seconds.

She had no good feelings towards Ji Shan, but hearing this news still left her with mixed feelings.

"Three years..." she murmured.

Xie Linyu put his arm around her shoulder and snorted, "That's what she got herself into. Knowing Zhou Jinlu's situation, she still deliberately harassed him and almost killed him. If the Zhou family doesn't give an explanation, they won't let the Ji family off the hook. Besides, this matter was handled personally by Ji Xinglan. He won't go easy on her just because Ji Shan is his sister. He's known for being cold-blooded and ruthless. Because of that, the Reproduction Bureau directly removed his matching eligibility."

Lu Yao was slightly taken aback, as this was the first time she had heard of this.

"Is there something wrong with him?" Otherwise, why would the Bureau of Reproduction remove his eligibility for a walking marriage?

"Emotional deficiency." Fu Ciyan's answer was very direct.

Lu Yao understood instantly and nodded: "Then is there no room for negotiation regarding Ji Shan's matter?"

"Don't worry, with her status, no one will really do anything to her," Xie Linyu said, seeing Lu Yao's soft heart.

Upon hearing this, Lu Yao didn't say anything more. It wasn't that she sympathized with Ji Shan, but she felt that the punishment of being a "public wife" was too unfriendly to women.

"What do you plan to do about Zhou Jinlu's matter?" Fu Ciyan looked down at her, clearly knowing that Lu Yao would ultimately have to take a stand on this matter.

"I want to go see him," Lu Yao looked up at Xie Linyu and Fu Ciyan. "Last night, Ji Shan tried to rush over and hit me, but he shielded me. Besides, he has taken good care of me in many ways. Even if we are just ordinary friends, I should go and visit him at a time like this."

Neither of them was surprised by her decision. Xie Linyu nodded slightly: "I'll go with you."

Fu Ciyan then said, "I'll be waiting for you at home. Contact me anytime if you need anything."

Lu Yao felt a warmth in her heart and reached out to hold their hands.

*

Having made her decision, Lu Yao didn't hesitate any longer. After quickly packing up, she and Xie Linyu headed to the hospital where Zhou Jinlu was.

Forty minutes later, Lu Yao and Xie Linyu came out of the elevator. Zhou Ji'an, who had been waiting there, saw the two and immediately came forward, his attitude kind and respectful: "Miss Lu Yao, Linyu, you've arrived."

Lu Yao nodded slightly: "Clan Chief Zhou, you're too kind. How is President Zhou doing now?"

Zhou Ji'an sighed and led them toward the intensive care unit.

"Not good." His voice was heavy, and his brows were full of fatigue and worry. "The allergy triggered a systemic inflammatory response. Last night, I had difficulty breathing. Although I'm a bit more stable now, I'm not completely out of danger yet. The doctor said that my stress response was too strong this time, and my body's immune system was overactivated. It will take time to recover."

As Lu Yao listened, her heart tightened slightly.

Walking through the corridor, Zhou Ji'an stopped in front of a heavy glass window.

"This is it," he said softly, stepping aside.

Lu Yao saw Zhou Jinlu lying inside through the glass window.

He lay quietly on the hospital bed, connected to various medical instruments, wearing an oxygen mask, with faint red rashes visible on his exposed skin.

The man who was usually so composed and calm appeared unusually vulnerable at this moment.

Xie Linyu stood beside her without saying a word, but gently held her hand.

Zhou Ji'an whispered from the side, "The doctor said that if we can make him feel at ease, it will help his recovery. Miss Lu Yao, you are the only woman who can make him lower his guard and not reject us. If possible, could you..."

"Uncle Zhou, if even the doctors couldn't solve it, Yaoyao can't either," Xie Linyu interrupted Zhou Ji'an.

Zhou Ji'an's gaze lingered on Xie Linyu's face for a moment, but he wasn't angry; he just sighed softly.

"Lin Yu, I know your concerns, but I'm not trying to morally blackmail you, nor am I trying to make Miss Lu Yao do anything difficult. It's just that we've finally seen hope, and we don't want to give up. I hope you can understand that Jin Lu wasn't like this when he was very young. I don't know when it started, but he began to reject women. By the time I noticed, it was already very serious."

At this point, Zhou Ji'an paused, "Psychologist, he has a knot in his heart that he can't untie, and his condition won't improve."

"Isn't his problem his mother? Uncle Zhou, the one who tied the knot must untie it."

Zhou Ji'an's expression froze for a moment.

Clearly, no one expected that Xie Linyu would know so much.

Lu Yao keenly sensed the change in atmosphere, her gaze shifting between the two of them, and spoke up at the opportune moment, "May I go in and take a look?"

Zhou Ji'an was overjoyed upon hearing this: "Of course!"

"Patriarch Zhou, I'm just going in to take a look. As for what you're hoping for, I may really be powerless to help." Lu Yao didn't want Zhou Ji'an to place his hopes on her, nor did she think she could be Zhou Jinlu's salvation.

"I understand your good intentions. If Jinlu knew, he would be very happy. Please." Under the nurse's guidance, Lu Yao changed into an isolation gown. When she pushed open the door of the intensive care unit, she glanced back at Xie Linyu, met his gaze, and nodded gently.

Lu Yao smiled faintly, then pushed open the door and went inside.

The intensive care unit was very quiet; apart from the sounds of various instruments, almost all other noises were isolated.

Lu Yao walked to the bedside and gently sat down in the chair.

Up close, Zhou Jinlu's face was even paler than it appeared through the glass window. An oxygen mask covered most of his face, and an IV needle was inserted into the back of his hand, which was exposed outside the blanket, with clear medicine dripping into his veins.

The red rash was almost invisible on his exposed skin, but patches of reddish rash could still be seen hidden in the collar area.

Lu Yao's gaze lingered on his face for a moment, she sighed softly, and reached out to hold his hand that wasn't receiving an IV drip.

His hands were cold, and his fingertips were slightly curled, as if he remained vigilant even in his unconscious state.

But the moment she touched it, she felt the hand move slightly.

Immediately afterwards, a subtle change appeared in the heart rate curve on the vital signs monitor by the bed. Lu Yao was slightly taken aback and looked up at the display screen.

"Zhou Jinlu, it's me, Lu Yao." She called to him softly, "I've come to see you. You're safe now. Your father has been watching over you outside. Ji Shan has been sent by her family to do 'community service' and won't be back for a while. You can rest assured."

no respond.

However, the heart rate curve on the monitor stabilized a bit more.

Lu Yao didn't say anything more, but just sat there quietly, holding his hand.

The intensive care unit was quiet, with only the faint sounds of the equipment and her own breathing.

She didn't know how much time had passed when she felt the hand in her palm move slightly.

She looked down and saw Zhou Jinlu's fingers curling slightly, as if he wanted to hold her hand back. Lu Yao's heart skipped a beat, and she couldn't help but slow her breathing.