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

Fu Zhengting was transferred to the intensive care unit for observation, where he fiercely fought against death.

Mu Tiantian fainted due to excessive mental stress and developed a high fever that same night.

Han Qikai, who was staying by the hospital bedside, used a towel to cool down Mu Tiantian's forehead. He listened to Mu Tiantian murmuring, "Ah Shen, don't die, don't leave me alone," and his feelings were complicated.

He was conflicted and torn.

Even after witnessing Fu Zhengting's love for Mu Tiantian, he still didn't want to give up on Mu Tiantian.

Deep down, a sliver of hope still lingers.

He hoped that Fu Zhengting would never wake up, and that he would rather be dead.

That way, he can pursue Mu Tiantian openly and legitimately.

He believed that as long as he was patient and sincere, he would eventually win over Mu Tiantian.

Anyway, he's still young, he's willing to wait, and he's willing to give Mu Tiantian time to forget Fu Zhengting.

If one year isn't enough, then two, three, or even ten years won't hurt.

Even ten years from now, he will still be a few years younger than Fu Zhengting.

But given how much Mu Tiantian likes Fu Zhengting, she'll probably never forget him.

Moreover, his behavior of hoping for Fu Zhengting's death is very wrong.

But he couldn't be so magnanimous as to ask him to pray with everyone for Fu Zhengting to wake up.

After Xiao Hailan and Xia Guiying returned to the ward after completing the hospital admission procedures, they saw Han Qikai taking such good care of Mu Tiantian and were a little worried for Fu Zhengting.

Xiao Hailan felt she had to do something for her son, so she directly warned Han Qikai, "Handsome young man, whatever your feelings for Tiantian are, put them away now. Don't waste your time. Tiantian is my son's woman, and no one can take her away from him."

Xia Guiying chimed in, "Yes, although you are very young, Fu Zhengting is the only son-in-law I have chosen."

Xiao Hailan glanced at Xia Guiying with some surprise.

Xia Guiying met Xiao Hailan's gaze and gave a self-deprecating smile, "Your son risked his life twice to save my daughter. If I still don't acknowledge him, then I'm not human."

Xiao Hailan was very happy for her son, who had finally gained his mother-in-law's approval.

She proudly said, "My son is very serious about relationships. He doesn't fall in love easily, but once he does, he will love you wholeheartedly."

"I can do that too," Han Qikai interjected.

If given the chance, he also wanted to prove that his love for Mu Tiantian was not just empty words.

Although he fears death, he will not back down.

Before Xiao Hailan could reply, Xia Guiying spoke first, "Young Master Han, in such a life-or-death moment, can you really be so determined to stay and be with my daughter?"

"I...I can." Han Qikai paused when he mentioned me.

Xia Guiying smiled. "Perhaps you really can. My daughter is lucky to have met so many people who genuinely like her, but I believe the one who loves her the most is Fu Zhengting!"

Her tone was very confident.

These words showed great emotional intelligence; they did not reject Han Qikai's determination, but also acknowledged his feelings for Mu Tiantian.

This also affirms Fu Zhengting's love for Mu Tiantian.

Han Qikai wanted to refute, but for a moment he couldn't find the words to do so.

Indeed, Fu Zhengting and Mu Tiantian have been through so much together, their feelings for each other will only deepen.

But if it were him, he could love just as deeply.

Xiao Hailan was happy and gratified to see how much Xia Guiying approved of her son.

The son's efforts were not in vain.

Seeing Han Qikai's anxious expression, wanting to refute but blushing and remaining silent, she and Xia Guiying couldn't bear to see him so persistent, so they exchanged a tacit glance.

Xia Guiying recalled Jiang Hui telling her about Mu Tiantian's ideal type, and tried to ease the sad and oppressive atmosphere with a joking tone, "Young Master Han, give up. My daughter likes older men like Fu Zhengting. No matter how strong you are, she won't choose you."

Han Qikai, "..."

How can you talk like that?

He glanced at Mu Tiantian on the hospital bed, but he just couldn't give up.

He blurted out in anger, "What if Fu Zhengting doesn't wake up this time? No one can be that lucky every time. Fu Zhengting was able to wake up last time, but it's not certain this time."

The smiles on Xia Guiying and Xiao Hailan's faces immediately vanished.

The atmosphere became heavy again.

Han Qikai regretted his impulsiveness, but since he had already spoken, he might as well finish what he said. "Besides, even if Fu Zhengting wakes up, he might need to stay in the hospital for care for the rest of his life, he might be disfigured and become very ugly, or he might have difficulty moving around. Tian Tian is still so young, can you bear to let her marry a bedridden person?"

This is indeed a very real problem.

But this is also a test of Sweetie's true feelings.

Fu Zhengting's sincerity has been witnessed by netizens across the internet.

Xia Guiying responded to Han Qikai earnestly, "As a mother, I do feel sorry for him, but Fu Zhengting risked his life to save my daughter. If I despise him, I wouldn't deserve to be human. As long as he lives, even if he's disfigured or disabled, I won't despise him, and my daughter certainly won't..."

Han Qikai was deeply moved by Xia Guiying's words.

He finally understood the saying, "Like mother, like daughter."

He also believed that Mu Tiantian would not dislike Fu Zhengting, but would instead take care of him without ever leaving him.

It was precisely because he believed that Mu Tiantian was such a good person that he couldn't give up on her.

Han Huimin came over, overheard his youngest son's conversation with Xia Guiying, walked in, and gently patted his youngest son on the head. "You brat, I told you not to covet President Fu's woman, but you wouldn't listen. If you want to steal President Fu's woman, you'd better have the ability to do it. Get back here right now."

Han Qikai touched the top of his head and glared at Han Huimin with resentment.

Is he his son, or is Fu Zhengting his son?

That's outrageous! That's going too far!

It's one thing for Mu Tiantian not to like him, but even her own father sides with Fu Zhengting.

This old man might be his natural nemesis.

He angrily pulled away Han Huimin's hand, trying to drag him away, and stormed out.

Han Huimin smiled apologetically at Xia Guiying and Xiao Hailan, "I'm sorry, you two, this kid is going through a rebellious phase and has a bit of a temper."

He took out his business card and handed it to Xiao Hailan, "If President Fu wakes up, please contact me immediately."

Xiao Hailan could tell that Han Huimin genuinely cared about his son, so she accepted the business card and nodded.

Han Huimin encouraged them, "Don't worry, you two. President Fu is a blessed man, and Mu Tiantian is a blessed woman. You are both very fortunate, and good days are yet to come. These trials and tribulations are just the drizzle on the road to good fortune. I'm looking forward to drinking your wedding wine."

With Han Huimin's encouraging words, both of them gained a lot of confidence.