Lu Shiyan's stomach has always been in poor condition. The initial test results showed only a stomach ulcer, which could potentially turn into cancer if left untreated.
I've devoted considerable effort to his care, and since a year ago, I've stopped paying attention to his health.
In just one year, he's already in the early to mid-stages.
If it weren't for the early diagnosis, surgery wouldn't have been possible any later.
Thinking of the spicy crayfish Su Ning'an brought him, was it an accident or a coincidence?
I'm disgusted by their daily companionship, so I haven't paid attention to what he and Su Ning'an do or eat together.
But how could he be in the early stages of renal failure at such a young age? If it progresses to the late stages, he'll need weekly dialysis.
Is this really retribution?
Lu Yanchen looked at me. "No one knows about this report yet. What do you want to do?"
He's actually asking for my consent?
Is he testing me?
While Lu Yanchen wouldn't harm me, I had a vague feeling that his attitude toward Lu Shiyan was different, so I didn't dare take the risk. "Mr. Lu, what do you think?"
If I don't publish it, and replace Lu Shiyan's report with a minor problem, and keep him in the dark, I can just let his condition continue to deteriorate, and I won't even need to do anything myself.
When the cancer reaches stage four and the renal failure reaches the advanced stage, no one will be able to save him!
This is the best way. Even if the police come, they might not be able to find out and will just think it was an accident.
Lu Yanchen looked at me intently, as if he could see through my dark heart. His voice was steady: "I will hand over the report so that he can receive treatment."
As expected, Lu Yanchen had no intention of harming Lu Shiyan.
This made sense. He and Lu Shiyan share the same blood, so it's natural for him to want to help Lu Shiyan.
Whether it's Su Wan in the past or Jiang Wanwan in the present, they have nothing to do with him.
The fact that he didn't reveal my feelings was the best outcome for me. Lu Yanchen continued, "Perhaps this outcome isn't what you want. I have my own things to do."
I looked at him, somewhat bewildered. His previous words clearly meant he was on my side, but why had he changed his tune now?
I've always felt that Lu Yanchen wasn't someone who would change his mind so easily. He must have a reason for saying this.
"Okay, I understand." I nodded.
"I'll have someone investigate the auto repair shop incident you mentioned."
"Thank you. Go to bed."
He looked at my face, as if about to say something, but swallowed it back. "Good night."
I slept in the soft, warm bed, pondering Su Ning'an.
What exactly did she want? She even swindled Grandma out of her shares. To marry into the Lu family, she'd taken such a risk, even throwing away her own reputation.
Even if she married into the Lu family while pregnant, what a terrible reputation she would have carried.
She was so smart; she could have waited a little longer, until the news of my death faded, and then married Lu Shiyan in a year or two. Maybe then she could even gain a good reputation, and no one would question her anymore.
Now that she's so eager to marry into the Lu family, isn't that telling everyone she's already been involved with Lu Shiyan?
It means she wants something more important than fame!
I used to think Su Ning'an simply wanted to seize Lu Shiyan, but now it seems she's incredibly ambitious. Besides the Su family's shares, perhaps she also wants the Lu family's.
She quickened her pace. I must also quickly find evidence and bring her to justice!
The next morning, Lu Shiyan's medical report was released.
Lu Shiyan hadn't slept the previous night due to the pain, and he looked increasingly haggard. When he heard about cancer and kidney failure, his body went limp and he almost fell off the sofa.
Lu's father's face was pale with fear. Lu Shiyan was his only son. What would he do if anything happened to him?
"Is there a mistake? My son is so young, how could he have kidney failure?"
The family doctor pushed his glasses up and said seriously, "Mr. Lu, rest assured. The report is correct. Young Master Lu, there's no need to panic. It's only in the early stages and still within control."
Lu Shiyan then looked up. "So... I'm still hopeful?"
"Yes, the lesion isn't too extensive and can be surgically removed. As long as you cooperate with the treatment and take good care of yourself, and get through the five-year critical period, as long as there are no further relapses, you'll be fine."
Lu Shiyan finally breathed a sigh of relief. "Okay, I'll cooperate."
Lu's father suddenly asked a question: "Doctor Zhang, will his kidney failure affect his fertility?"
"It will have some impact, causing a decrease in sexual function, but it won't be completely lost. Pregnancy is possible with a healthy sexual life, but it will worsen the kidney failure and affect sperm quality, impacting the healthy development of the next generation. If you want to have children, you should think carefully."
Lu's father nodded. "I understand. Then please quickly develop a treatment plan."
"Okay." The doctor left. Father Lu hurriedly said to the old man, "Dad, you heard it too. Shi Yan's sperm motility is declining. If it continues to deteriorate, it will have a huge impact on his next generation. The child in Su Ning'an's belly..."
The old man remained silent. His eyes were cold, their darkness making it impossible to tell what he was thinking.
I sat by and sipped tea, seemingly calm, but my heart was turbulent.
From the moment this incident came to light, it wasn't an accident or coincidence; it was deliberate!
Su Ning'an is truly a ruthless person!
I'm afraid she had been planning this for years.
The Su family, the Lu family, and even my death were all part of her plan!
At first, she deliberately approached Lu Shiyan, trying to win his favor and make him feel new to her.
She deliberately provoked me, then killed me and got pregnant.
Perhaps she had planned this before returning to the Su family, or even before.
After all, cancer doesn't develop overnight. Even if it was just a stomach ulcer, I had already treated him well enough. How could it have turned into cancer?
His kidney failure didn't happen overnight; Su Ning'an was definitely involved. If he had a relationship with her, it wouldn't be a simple accident.
Everything was interconnected. She had long ago planned to prevent the old man from letting her in. Kidney failure was her trump card.
How many daughters of wealthy families would marry Lu Shiyan if he had this disease?
And she naturally became the best choice!
Su Ning'an had already achieved a significant portion of her success.
The child she was carrying would be the new heir to the Lu family. Lu Shiyan's cancer would have reached an advanced stage, making it incurable—three to five years at the earliest, one to two at the earliest.
Once Lu Shiyan died and her child was born, she could then deal with the old man and Lu's father, and naturally take over the Lu family.
At the thought of this possibility, my hand trembled, and the water in the cup splashed onto my skin.
"Are you okay?" Lu Yanchen handed me a tissue.
"I, I'm fine." I wiped the water droplets with the tissue, my heart still pounding. Su Ningan, she is playing a big game!