Hua Manman happened to need someone with medical knowledge to give her some advice.
She described Hua Yusen’s condition in detail to Doctor Wang, wanting to know whether it was better to opt for surgery or not.
Doctor Wang analyzed the pros and cons of the surgery in detail before offering his advice.
"All surgeries come with risks. I can’t guarantee that he’ll make a full recovery with the operation.
But I must remind you, if you’re going to have your father undergo surgery, it should be as soon as possible.
While your father’s physical condition is still relatively stable, the chances of a successful surgery are much higher.
If you delay any longer, even if you want him to have the surgery, his body might not be able to withstand such a major operation."
Hua Manman nodded and thanked him sincerely.
"Thank you for your advice. I’ll make a decision as soon as possible."
Doctor Wang said gently, "I haven’t really been much help. This is my card. My department is on the second floor. If you need any help in the future, feel free to find me."
He handed her a business card.
Hua Manman accepted it with both hands. A line of text was printed on the white card—
City Hospital, First Surgical Department, Wang Shiye.
Hua Manman put the card away safely and thanked him again.
Song Yixian, who was standing beside them, also expressed her gratitude.
Of everyone present, only Hua Yusen was unfriendly toward Wang Shiye.
He glared at Wang Shiye, his expression sour, and his tone was full of thinly veiled hostility.
"We’re not related in any way, yet you came running over so eagerly. You must have some ulterior motive, don’t you?"
As he said this, Hua Yusen deliberately glanced at Song Yixian.
Song Yixian was extremely embarrassed. "Don’t talk nonsense. Doctor Wang was just being kind."
Hua Yusen sneered, dismissing her words with contempt.
"Only a stupid woman like you would believe a man who deliberately gets close to you is just being kind."
Seeing him become more and more outrageous, Song Yixian grew annoyed.
"If you don’t know how to talk, then shut up!"
Wang Shiye tactfully said, "I have other things to attend to, so I won’t disturb you any longer."
Song Yixian quickly said, "I’ll see you out."
Hua Manman saw Hua Yusen open his mouth and knew he was about to say something awful, so she quickly interjected.
"Your IV bag is empty. I’ll call the nurse to come take out the needle."
She reached out to press the call button by the head of the bed.
Song Yixian took the opportunity to pull open the door and walk out with Wang Shiye.
She walked him to the elevators and said apologetically.
"I’m so sorry. My ex-husband has a bad temper and often says unpleasant things. Please don’t take it to heart."
Wang Shiye smiled gently. "It’s alright. It’s common for patients to be in a bad mood. I’m used to it."
Despite what he said, Song Yixian still insisted on apologizing to him.
After a moment’s thought, Wang Shiye said.
"If you really feel bad about this, you can treat me to lunch. It doesn’t have to be anything fancy; the cafeteria downstairs will be fine."
Song Yixian froze.
Her gaze met Wang Shiye’s, which were filled with a gentle smile, and she felt the tips of her ears grow hot.
...
「In the hospital room.」
The nurse had already removed the needle from Hua Yusen’s arm.
Hua Yusen’s face was ashen as he complained irritably to his daughter.
"Why did you interrupt me just now? Don’t you know that guy surnamed Wang has ill intentions toward your mother?!"
Hua Manman was speechless. "Can you stop letting your imagination run wild? Doctor Wang already has a child. Besides, even if Mom really were to get remarried, it has nothing to do with you. Mind your own business."
Hua Yusen cursed viciously, "He’s trying to hit on your mom even though he already has a kid! That Wang really is a piece of trash!"
The nurse, who was picking up the tray to leave, couldn’t help but pause when she heard this.
"The Doctor Wang you’re talking about, is it Doctor Wang Shiye from the First Surgical Department?"
Hua Manman looked at the nurse.
"Yes, you know him?"
The nurse first glanced at Hua Yusen on the hospital bed before speaking cautiously.
"I’ve heard about Doctor Wang. He does have a daughter in kindergarten, but his wife passed away a long time ago. He’s single now."
Having been proven so blatantly wrong, Hua Yusen became even more furious.
He lashed out in a rage, "What does his business have to do with you? Who asked you to butt in?!"
Hua Manman retorted without mercy.
"So you’re allowed to scream and shout in here, but no one else is allowed to say a few words of truth? What, do you own this hospital or something?"
Seeing her take an outsider’s side, Hua Yusen grew even angrier.
Whenever he got angry, he had the urge to get physical.
But before he could even raise his hand, Hua Manman stood up and started walking toward the door.
Hua Yusen hurriedly yelled, "Where are you going? Stop right there!"
Hua Manman looked at him coldly.
"If you dare lay a hand on anyone, I’ll walk out of here right now, and I’ll never care about whether you live or die again."
Veins bulged on Hua Yusen’s forehead from rage. His expression was savage, like a wolf about to pounce and attack.
The nurse was terrified. She quickly took two steps back toward the door, ready to bolt and call security at any moment.
Hua Yusen glared viciously at Hua Manman, his eyes bloodshot.
Hua Manman wasn’t afraid at all, simply staring back at him with indifference.
The two of them were locked in a standoff for a long time.
In the end, it was Hua Yusen who backed down.
His hand clenched into a fist, and he slammed it hard against the bed frame, cursing as he panted heavily.
"You damned brat, you’re getting some real nerve now! How dare you threaten me!"
Seeing this, Hua Manman knew he had restrained himself, so she returned to her seat and apologized to the nurse.
"I’m sorry, that must have been frightening for you."
Seeing that they hadn’t come to blows, the nurse breathed a sigh of relief and quickly said.
"It’s okay, it’s okay. I’ll get back to my work. Just press the call button if you need anything."
With that, she scurried away.
When Song Yixian returned to the room, she ignored Hua Yusen’s dark expression and spoke directly to her daughter.
"I’ve arranged to have lunch with Doctor Wang. You should come with us."
Before Hua Manman could even speak, Hua Yusen exploded.
He shot up into a sitting position and roared.
"You’re forbidden to go!"
Song Yixian was startled by his sudden outburst and said with a frown.
"What does it have to do with you? It’s not like I asked you to lunch."
Because he had sat up too quickly, Hua Yusen’s head was a little dizzy.
But that couldn’t extinguish his rage.
He cursed viciously.
"Why are you asking that Wang to lunch for no reason? Don’t tell me there’s really something going on between you two? It’s one thing if you’re shameless, but don’t be a bad influence on Manman!"
Even with her good temper, Song Yixian couldn’t help the way her eyes reddened with anger upon hearing his words.
"Hua Yusen, what nonsense are you spouting? If it weren’t for the awful things you said, would I need to treat him to a meal to apologize?!"
Hua Yusen roared back, being completely unreasonable.
"I don’t need you to apologize for me! You are not to go eat with him! And Manman isn’t going either!"
Their voices were so loud that they drew a warning from a nurse.
"Please keep your voices down. Don’t disturb the other patients."