Addiction sets in at night; even the abstinent older man has fallen for it.

The old doctor looked down at a report in his hand, pretending to read it, while continuing to listen to the rest of the report.

Mu Tiantian and Fu Zhengting were so focused on analyzing the argument that they didn't notice the old doctor.

Anan needed to use the restroom and had to leave temporarily.

Fu Zhenlong felt wronged. He admitted to what he had done, but he was being misunderstood even though he hadn't done anything wrong, which made him feel really bad.

He planned to confront Xia Guiying in the media. "I know it's hard for you to believe me right now, but I swear to God, I really didn't bribe all the media. I am jealous, but I haven't lost my humanity. While I'm jealous of Qin Dongyang, I haven't forgotten the help he once gave me. If I'm lying, may I die a horrible death. I'm also willing to contact all the media to prove my innocence..."

"Heh, there's no need for that. That sounds nice, but can you really believe a vow made by someone like you?" Xia Guiying would never believe a single word Fu Zhenlong uttered.

Mu Tiantian and Fu Zhengting exchanged a glance. After their argument, they determined the core of the problem.

That is the issue of bribing the media.

After carefully examining Fu Zhenlong, Mu Tiantian tried to persuade her mother, "Mom, perhaps someone really did interfere, which led to this..."

Xia Guiying didn't want to hear such words anymore and interrupted her impatiently, "Ruohan, don't try to find excuses for Fu Zhenlong. Your father isn't blind. Fu Zhenlong knows best what he did. No matter how he tries to explain, the disgusting things he did can't be erased."

Fu Zhenlong opened his mouth, but it was very weak.

It's so painful to be wronged and misunderstood.

His son and Mu Tiantian's words reminded him.

There's no point in arguing now.

We must find out exactly how public opinion escalated so dramatically back then in order to prove that he wasn't as malicious as he seemed.

Mu Tiantian and Fu Zhengting exchanged another glance.

Neither of them tried to persuade them further.

Arguing really affects your mood.

"Fu Zhenlong, if you really have any conscience, pretend you don't know us when you see us in the future. Let's keep to ourselves and not bother each other."

As Xia Guiying spoke, she pulled Mu Tiantian toward the emergency room.

Fu Zhenlong was worried about Qin Dongyang's condition and wanted to go and check on him, but he was afraid of angering Xia Guiying and starting another round of arguments.

"Dad, I believe what you just said. If you really didn't do it, I will find out." Fu Zhengting squeezed Fu Zhenlong's hand to encourage him.

Fu Zhenlong's eyes reddened with emotion. "Son, thank you for believing in Dad. Thank you for not giving up on Dad."

How could he bear to sever ties with such a good son?

But if in the end we still can't resolve the conflict with Qin Dongyang, then that's the only option we can do.

He sighed, "Ah Ting, I only just realized that the companionship and warmth of family are far more important than money."

I can only blame myself for being too career-oriented when I was young.

"It's good that you know. It's a great thing to admit your mistakes and correct them." Fu Zhengting didn't know what else to say, but this was the only meaningful thing he could say.

"I understand, I already understand, and I've paid a heavy price," Fu Zhenlong said with emotion.

"Go back to your ward and rest." Fu Zhengting saw that Anan had returned and helped Fu Zhenlong toward the elevator.

Anan glanced at Xia Guiying and Mu Tiantian over there.

The argument ended so quickly?

I grew up in an environment where my parents argued, so I am particularly afraid of scenes of them arguing.

Seeing that Fu Zhengting had pressed the button to open the elevator, he quickly followed him inside.

Fu Zhenlong felt even more depressed as he entered the elevator. "A-Ting, come downstairs with Dad and get some fresh air."

Fu Zhengting replied "okay" and pressed the button for the first floor.

As soon as the elevator doors closed completely, the old doctor adjusted his glasses and smiled.

He never expected to run into the two families he hated most at the hospital.

His gaze shifted to Mu Tiantian, and the smile in his eyes grew even more sinister.

That girl did hit the nail on the head.

It is true that someone is interfering.

This is him!

He, Qin Dongyang, and Fu Zhenlong were junior high school classmates.

Seeing how much money Qin Dongyang made from his restaurant back then, he didn't hesitate to quit his stable job as a doctor and try to get into the catering business like Qin Dongyang.

I never imagined I would lose all my savings.

Although Qin Dongyang generously lent him a sum of money to help him through his difficulties, he felt no gratitude at all when he saw Qin Dongyang's business getting better and better. The huge gap made him feel inferior and deeply suspicious.

He was just not convinced. Why did Qin Dongyang do so well, while he did so poorly?

Although Fu Zhenlong is not as successful as Qin Dongyang, at least he has made money and won't lose so much that he can't make ends meet.

As the two spent more and more time together, his jealousy and resentment grew deeper and deeper.

He had been waiting for the right opportunity.

Finally waited.

On the night Fu Zhenlong reported Qin Dongyang, he drank a lot of alcohol because he felt guilty. He got completely drunk and told the whole story about reporting Qin Dongyang. He also unlocked Fu Zhenlong's phone and saw the conversation between Qin Dongyang and his classmate from the Health Bureau.

After the two media outlets that Fu Zhenlong bribed reported on the story, the response was indeed not significant. He then used the money Qin Dongyang had lent him and the remaining funds to bribe other media outlets.

Money makes things easier.

After receiving benefits, other media outlets spared no effort in reporting on it extensively.

In addition, he paid a company that used online trolls to post smears against Qin Dongyang.

And just like that, the matter escalated.

He hadn't expected the public outcry to escalate to such an extent.

But he was very satisfied with the outcome of Qin Dongyang's bankruptcy.

But he didn't expect Qin Dongyang to be so difficult to defeat.

He failed the first time, but he tried again.

He went bankrupt for the second time and changed careers.

He changed careers and still managed to become the richest man in the country.

Moreover, he started his business while searching for his daughter.

It's true what they say, comparing people is like comparing dead people.

Fu Zhenlong's company grew bigger and bigger.

The two made a fortune.

He could only return to the profession of doctor.

You work yourself to the bone for that little bit of money.

The thought of the huge gap between the rich and the poor aroused his jealousy.

He won't let Qin Dongyang and Fu Zhenlong get away with it.

It would be best if these two remained enemies forever.

As for Fu Zhenlong's son saying he wanted to investigate, he wasn't worried at all.

So much time has passed, no matter how hard he investigates, he can't find anything out.

He walked away with a smug smile on his face.

After walking a few steps, he turned back and headed towards Xia Guiying and Mu Tiantian.

Judging from the conversation just now, that girl should be Qin Dongyang's daughter.

Qin Dongyang never expected that his daughter, who had been missing for so many years, would be found. Now, his life is even more fulfilling.

He wouldn't let Qin Dongyang have a happy life; a malicious glint flashed in his eyes as he looked at Mu Tiantian.