Chapter 99

Xiao Bing carefully observed, and Ye Tianming looked relieved, while Ye Xinyi's expression showed no abnormality. However, this did not mean much, as Ye Xinyi was a smart woman and would not leave any obvious clues.

Xiao Bing did not believe that this was a mere coincidence. He did not believe in ghosts or spirits, so someone must be playing tricks. As for why a simple back view could scare Ye Bancheng so much, there must be some hidden reason. Otherwise, with Ye Bancheng's mental fortitude, he would not have been so frightened.

After the doctor removed his mask, Ye Tianming anxiously asked, "Doctor, I am the patient's son. How is my father? He had just started to recover these past few days. Is there any serious problem this time?"

The doctor sighed and said, "It's like this. When Mr. Ye was brought in, he was almost gone. Although we managed to save him, his age and the repeated physical suffering have taken a toll on him. Moreover, this time he seemed to have been severely stimulated from the outside, which triggered his heart attack. His brain also suffered significant trauma. Although we managed to save him this time, however..."

Ye Tianming asked nervously, "However, what? Don't hold back, just say it."

"Alas, due to the damage to his brain nerves, Mr. Ye is now in a semi-paralyzed state... He might regain consciousness, but I think his ability to take care of himself will be lost... He will likely have difficulty walking in the future, and his language abilities will also be impaired to some extent."

Ye Tianming was struck as if by lightning. Ye Xinyi's face also turned pale, and Yezi's tears could not be stopped. She covered her mouth with her hand. No matter how strained their relationship was, Ye Bancheng was still her father.

Xiao Bing held Yezi tighter in his arms, feeling heartache at her state.

Ye Tianming's voice was hoarse as he asked, "With the current high level of medical technology, is there really no hope?"

The doctor shook his head, "Even in the United States, given Mr. Ye's condition, this is the best possible outcome."

Ye Tianming sighed, "I understand. Thank you, Doctor. During my father's hospital stay, I hope you can observe him frequently."

"Rest assured, I will. Even if it were an ordinary person, I would do my best."

Ye Tianming expressed his gratitude, and the doctor comforted him a few times before leaving.

Ye Lao had already been pushed into the ward, and Ye Tianming and the others were still standing outside the operating room. The directors looked at Ye Tianming, wanting to speak but holding back. Ye Tianming sighed, "Directors, I know what you are worried about, but my father is already in this condition... Let me have three days. After three days, the company will hold a board meeting, and I will give you a satisfactory answer."

After hearing this, these people finally stopped mentioning the matter. They sighed with sadness and comforted the Ye family's three siblings before leaving one by one.

Xiao Bing could see that these people still had feelings for Ye Bancheng, but this involved business. Xiao Bing understood some aspects of business operations. Once the news that the company's chairman was semi-paralyzed spread, the stock prices would plummet, and everyone's assets would significantly decrease. Emotions are one thing, but as businessmen, they were also very concerned about their interests.

Therefore, the top priority for these people was to have Ye Tianming officially take over, ensuring a smooth transition to minimize their losses.

Apart from the Ye family, only Xiao Bing was left. Ye Tianming looked at Xiao Bing with an expectant gaze and said, "Brother Bing, can you try to invite the old doctor Zhang Yizhi to come out of retirement again?"

Xiao Bing hesitated. Seeing that Yezi was also looking at him, he finally sighed and said, "Alright, but I can't guarantee it. Although I consider myself a close friend of Old Zhang, he has a peculiar personality. Before he left, he said this would be the last time he would come at my request this year, and there won't be a second time."

Ye Tianming sighed, "We have to try. I'll trouble you, Brother Bing."

"Alright." Xiao Bing immediately called Zhang Yizhi and explained the situation.

After listening, Zhang Yizhi was silent for a moment, then sighed, "How could this happen... Xiao Bing, it's not that I don't want to help you. I won't hide it from you; I can only treat people three times a year, and I won't go into the reasons. The first time was for Ye Bancheng, the second was for you, and I sealed your inner strength. The third time, when the seal expires, if you need to unseal your strength, I will need to help you. If I use this third chance on Ye Bancheng, you won't be able to recover your original strength this year."

Xiao Bing frowned but remained firm, "No problem!"

"You might not have a problem, but I do!" Zhang Yizhi smiled bitterly, "Even if I go, I can't cure Ye Bancheng. A human body is like a high-speed machine. What does an un-repaired machine look like? What does a repaired machine look like? What does a machine that has been repeatedly repaired look like? Xiao Bing, I understand Ye Bancheng's condition. Honestly, his recovery before was already a stroke of luck. This time, even if the Buddha came, it would be the same."

Xiao Bing sighed, "Alright, I understand. Old Zhang, I won't talk to you more. When I go to the capital, I'll treat you to a drink."

"Once you're in the capital, I'll treat you to a drink. Go and spend some time with your girlfriend."

After hanging up, the Ye family's faces were all dejected. They had all heard the conversation on the phone.

"I'm sorry," Xiao Bing looked at Yezi, feeling regretful, "I can't..."

"It's okay," Yezi looked at Ye Xinyi and Ye Tianming, "Sister, Brother, you go back first. I'll stay with Dad today."

Ye Tianming said, "You..."

Yezi wiped away her tears and said firmly, "No matter how much I hate him, my blood still flows from him... Besides, I'm not a child anymore. As a member of the Ye family, the more important the moment, the more I can't back down. Even if I shed many tears, when it comes to doing things, I have to wipe away my tears and be strong."

Ye Tianming sighed, "Alright, I'll go with your sister. The company needs some arrangements. I'll come back to relieve you tomorrow. Aunt Liu, you should go back too. You were shocked today. Brother Bing, please take good care of my sister."

Xiao Bing nodded, and Ye Tianming and the others went into the ward to see Ye Lao one last time before leaving the hospital with heavy hearts.

Now, only Xiao Bing and Yezi were left in the ward. Outside, Bao Lei was guarding the door. Bao Lei had always been Ye Bancheng's right-hand man, and his face was not good after Ye Bancheng's incident.

Yezi sat beside Ye Bancheng, who was wearing an oxygen mask and was asleep. He had only opened his eyes briefly when he came out of the operating room and had been sleeping ever since. According to the nurse, if Ye Bancheng woke up by tomorrow morning, it would be a good sign.

Yezi's hand rested on Ye Bancheng's bed, and she looked at the old man, feeling a deep sense of sorrow. She remembered the days when she rode on her father's back, thinking how great he was, like a giant. Later, as Ye Bancheng's business became busier, he spent less time with her, but his love for her never diminished.

After Yezi's mother passed away, the relationship between father and daughter changed. Yezi could never forget the day her father brought that woman into the house. She felt so disappointed. From that moment on, every time she looked at her father, her eyes were filled with suspicion and hostility. She suspected that her mother's illness was due to her father's affair. If her father had not had an affair, why did that woman move into their home just two or three months after her mother's death?

Now, Yezi's heart was filled with mixed emotions. Her suspicion of her father had not faded, but thinking about all the good he had done for her, she felt a sense of bitterness and regret. For a moment, she didn't even know what she truly felt.

Xiao Bing sighed, "Yezi, Uncle is now like this. According to the doctor, he might never get out of bed again. Life is so short, let the past be the past. No matter what, he is still your father, isn't he?"

Yezi held back her tears and choked, "I don't know what I'm thinking. I feel so much hate, but seeing him like this, I can't hate him. Brother Bing, hug me, I'm so cold, I'm so scared..."

While Xiao Bing was hugging Yezi, Ye Xinyi did not immediately return to the company after leaving the hospital. Instead, she went to another place, the private theater of Dong Tianwang.

Ye Xinyi met Dong Tianwang in his room. She didn't need to announce herself and could enter directly. When she walked in, Dong Tianwang was sleeping. Hearing the door, he immediately got out of bed.

Without makeup, Dong Tianwang looked like a middle-aged man with clear features, suitable for a role as a young male lead. Seeing Ye Xinyi, he immediately showed a look of surprise and opened his arms to welcome her.

However, Ye Xinyi was full of anger and pushed Dong Tianwang, who was in makeup, like a lioness, shouting, "Flower Face, are you crazy! Who told you to do it?"

Flower Face was stunned by Ye Xinyi's sudden outburst and was confused, looking at her and asking, "Xinyi, what are you talking about?"

Ye Xinyi panted heavily and asked, "I have two questions. First, someone tried to assassinate Xiao Bing last night. Was it you?"

Flower Face shook his head, "I don't know what you're talking about."

Ye Xinyi continued to press, "What about my father? I only complained to you about how the position of chairman of Ye Group would definitely go to Ye Tianming if things continued. Now, my father is in the hospital. Was it you?"

Flower Face shook his head again, seeing Ye Xinyi's suspicious look, and raised his finger, saying loudly, "Both of these things have nothing to do with me. If I'm lying, may I be struck by lightning!"

Hearing this, Ye Xinyi's expression eased slightly, but her eyes showed more confusion, "If it wasn't you, who could it be... Was it North Tianwang who couldn't hold back on Xiao Bing? But even so... Could it be a coincidence for my father? No, it can't be..."

Flower Face cautiously said, "Could it be Ye Tianming for your father?"

Ye Xinyi's eyes lit up. If Ye Bancheng were gone, the successor of the Ye family would be clear, and Ye Tianming could quickly take over the chairman's position, leaving Ye Xinyi with no chance to turn the situation around.

However, Ye Xinyi quickly shook her head, "No... Ye Tianming is too soft-hearted to do such a thing."

Flower Face said, "No matter who it is, if your father is out of the picture, Ye Tianming can smoothly take over the chairman's position. What do you plan to do? Sit and wait to die?"

"Sit and wait to die?" Ye Xinyi laughed coldly, her eyes flashing with a cold light, "That's not my style!"