The president's wife wants to run away

Chapter 25 Chaos

The doctor's voice gradually faded away, and I felt as if my blood had solidified. Excessive blood loss, damage to vital organs, the situation is not optimistic... These words kept echoing in my mind like a spell.

I leaned weakly on Yuxuan, his arms tightly around me, I could feel his body trembling. He needed my support more than ever, but I was like a puppet, even standing still was so difficult.

"Yuxuan, I..." I wanted to say something to comfort him and myself, but when the words came to my lips, I choked up.

"It's okay, it's okay..." He repeated this sentence over and over again, but his tone became weaker and weaker.

We waited anxiously outside the operating room, time passed by, and every second seemed like a century. Uncle Zhong's kind smile kept appearing in my mind. He was always so kind and caring to me and Yuxuan. I didn't want to believe that such a kind old man would suddenly encounter such misfortune.

Suddenly, a rapid phone call broke the silence in the corridor. Yuxuan took out his cell phone and his expression suddenly became more solemn.

"What? How could this happen..." He hung up the phone, his tone full of anxiety and uneasiness.

"What's wrong?" I grabbed his hand, my heart in my throat.

"Something happened at the company," he took a deep breath and tried to calm his tone. "After the news of Dad's injury spread, there was some confusion within the company. Several department managers disagreed. Now the company is leaderless and the situation is very bad."

I suddenly felt dizzy, as if the world was spinning. Uncle Zhong was injured, and the company was in chaos. These consecutive blows made me almost breathless.

"What should we do?" I looked at him helplessly, hoping he could give me an answer, an answer that could get us out of this predicament.

He was silent for a moment, and a hint of determination flashed in his deep eyes: "I must return to the company immediately to stabilize the situation."

"But your father..."

"I'll arrange for someone to guard here and notify me as soon as there's any news." He held my hand tightly. "Luo Xue, I know the situation is very bad now, but I need you to be strong and help me get through this difficult time."

His eyes were firm and powerful, like a lighthouse guiding me in the darkness, giving me a glimmer of hope and courage.

"Okay, go ahead. I'll wait for you here." I tried to force a smile and watched his hurried back, praying silently in my heart, hoping that Uncle Zhong would be safe and that the company could restore order as soon as possible.

I know that a bigger storm is approaching, and Yuxuan and I are destined to be tested in this storm.

The lights in the operating room were still on, and the cold white light made people feel uneasy. After Yuxuan left, I stayed outside the operating room alone, feeling lonely and helpless as if I had been abandoned by the world. When Qin Xue came, she saw my pale face and empty eyes, and hugged me in her arms with heartache.

"Don't be afraid, Luo Xue, everything will be fine." She stroked my back and comforted me softly, just like she did every time I encountered difficulties when I was a child.

I knew she was just saying something to comfort me, but I couldn't help but want to grab this life-saving straw. I hugged her tightly, buried my head in her shoulder, and burst into tears. The emotions that had been suppressed for too long finally found an outlet, and I cried my heart out, as if I wanted to release all my fear and helplessness.

Qin Xue didn't say anything, she just hugged me silently and let me vent. When I cried until I was exhausted, she gently pushed me away and handed me a tissue.

"Luo Xue, I know you are very sad now, but you must cheer up. Yuxuan needs you, and Zhong Group also needs you." Her tone was gentle but firm, like a force that supported my shaky body.

I took the tissue, wiped my tears, took a deep breath, and tried to calm my chaotic emotions.

"You're right. I can't just fall down like this." I looked at Qin Xue, my eyes gradually becoming firmer. "Yuxuan is alone in the company. I can't let him face all this alone."

Qin Xue nodded appreciatively: "You are right to think so. I have contacted several reliable department managers in the company, and they all expressed their full support for Yuxuan. What we need to do now is to stabilize the company's situation as soon as possible and prevent those with ulterior motives from taking advantage of the situation."

With Qin Xue's help, I forced myself to calm down and started to deal with the company's affairs. We held an emergency meeting to explain Uncle Zhong's situation to all employees and to ensure that the company would continue to operate normally. I looked at the worried and confused faces in the audience, and an unprecedented sense of responsibility surged in my heart. I must protect the Zhong Group. This is Uncle Zhong's hard work, Yuxuan's responsibility, and more importantly... my promise to him.

After the meeting, Qin Xue, I, and several department managers stayed behind to discuss countermeasures. Although the mysterious man was arrested, his accomplices seemed to be still secretly active, trying to create panic and disrupt the normal operation of the company. We must be fully alert to deal with the next challenge.

"I have asked people to strengthen the security measures within the company. Such things must not be allowed to happen again," said the security manager.

“The public relations department must also be prepared to respond to any negative news that may arise at any time,” the marketing manager added.

I listened carefully to their reports, but I felt more and more uneasy. How powerful is the power behind the mysterious man? Why did they target the Zhong Group? All of this is still a mystery. And the answer to this mystery may be hidden in the darkness behind that person, waiting for us to uncover it.

The heavy night enveloped the city, and my heart was as heavy as the night. The ashtray in the conference room was already full of cigarette butts, and the air was filled with a burnt smell.

"Is there any news from the police?" I asked in a hoarse voice, rubbing my tired temples.

Qin Xue shook her head, a trace of worry between her brows: "The situation is more complicated than we thought. During the investigation of the mysterious man, the police found that he seemed to be involved in a huge international criminal organization. The specific situation is still under further investigation."

My heart suddenly sank, and a chill ran straight up from the soles of my feet to my heart. An international criminal organization? How could it be related to such a terrifying force? What kind of vortex had Uncle Zhong been drawn into?

"So what should we do now?" I leaned weakly on the back of the chair, feeling like a butterfly trapped in a spider web. No matter how hard I struggled, I could not escape the mercy of fate.

"The most important thing now is to stabilize the company and not panic." The marketing manager said in a deep voice, "I have asked people to closely monitor market trends. If there are any abnormal situations, we will take immediate measures."

However, the development of the matter was far worse than we expected. The next morning, all kinds of rumors spread inside the company. Some people questioned my identity and suspected that I had other purposes in approaching Uncle Zhong; some people questioned my ability and thought that I was not qualified to lead the Zhong Group; some people even spread rumors that I was the one who planned Uncle Zhong's accident...

These rumors spread quickly within the company like a virus, causing panic among the people. The situation, which was already turbulent because of Uncle Zhong's affairs, became even worse.

As I walked in the company corridor, I could clearly feel the strange looks from my colleagues around me. Their whispers pierced my heart like needles.

"Look, that's Li Luoxue. I heard that she's not a rich lady at all, but just a Cinderella from an ordinary family."

"Is this true? Then how did she get close to Mr. Zhong?"

"Who knows? Maybe he used some shameful means..."

I gritted my teeth and forced myself to ignore those vicious words, but those words were like maggots attached to my bones, lingering and gnawing at my heart.

I returned to the office and slumped in my chair, tears blurring my eyes. I had never felt so helpless and hopeless as I did now.

Just then, the office door was suddenly pushed open and Qin Xue ran in in a panic.

"Luo Xue, it's bad, something happened..."

Before Qin Xue finished her words, the office door was pushed open again, and Zhong Yuxuan appeared at the door with a sullen face. He walked up to me with big strides, pulled me up and walked out. Before I could react, he had already dragged me into the elevator.

"Yuxuan, what happened? Slow down..." I staggered as he pulled me, and could barely stand.

He said nothing, his face was terribly gloomy, his thin lips were tightly pursed, revealing a hint of coldness, and his deep eyes seemed to be brewing a storm. The elevator stopped at the top floor, and he took me all the way to his office and pushed me to sit on the sofa.

"Stay here and don't go anywhere." He said this and turned to leave.

"Wait!" I grabbed the corner of his clothes and asked anxiously, "What happened? At least tell me what happened..."

He took a deep breath, as if trying to suppress something. After a while, he turned around and said in a heavy tone: "The company is in a very bad situation now. The old shareholders took advantage of Dad's coma to question your identity. Some even proposed to convene a board meeting to re-elect the chairman..."

I was stunned, a chill ran up from my feet to my heart. They actually wanted to take advantage of the situation and drive me off the stage while Uncle Zhong was unconscious?

"Then...what are you going to do?" I asked in a trembling voice.

He looked at me deeply, his eyes complicated and firm: "I will protect you and will never let them succeed."

Before I could react, he suddenly leaned over, kissed me gently on the lips, and walked out of the office without looking back.

I sat on the sofa in a daze, his words echoing in my mind. Will he protect me? How?

In the following days, the company became even more panicked, with all kinds of rumors flying around. Some people even began to publicly question my identity and asked me to produce evidence to prove that I was Uncle Zhong's daughter. I lived under great pressure and panic every day, feeling like a small boat in a storm, which could be swallowed by the huge waves at any time.

Just when I was about to collapse, Zhong Yuxuan suddenly held a press conference. At the press conference, in front of all the media, he announced that I was his fiancée and said that he would hold a wedding with me as soon as possible.

As soon as the news came out, it caused an uproar in society. All major media outlets reported on the incident, and all kinds of speculation and discussion were rampant. I was suddenly pushed to the forefront and became the focus of everyone's attention.

I know that Zhong Yuxuan did this to protect me and to prove my status and importance. However, this also means that our relationship is completely public, and we will face pressure and challenges from all sides...

Just when we felt we were about to collapse, good news came from the hospital. Uncle Zhong's surgery was successful and he had successfully passed the critical period. The news of Uncle Zhong's successful surgery was like a hole torn in the storm, and the long-lost sunshine finally came in. I finally let go of my hanging heart, and I felt like I was exhausted, leaning weakly on the sofa.

"That's great... That's great..." I murmured to myself, but tears welled up in the corners of my eyes.

In the past few days, I have been holding my breath and pretending to be calm in front of others, but only I know the fear and anxiety in my heart. The news that Uncle Zhong is critically ill, the turmoil within the company, and the pressure from external public opinion are like huge rocks pressing on my heart, making it almost impossible for me to breathe.

"It's okay, everything will be fine." Zhong Yuxuan hugged me gently and whispered comfortingly in my ear.

His embrace was as warm and powerful as ever, like a beacon in the vast ocean, giving me unlimited strength and courage. I buried my head in his chest, greedily breathing in his unique breath, feeling this rare peace and tranquility.

However, this peace did not last long and was soon broken by a rapid knock on the door.

"President, the police are here and they want to know how Mr. Zhong was attacked." The secretary's voice was a little panicked.

Zhong Yuxuan frowned slightly, let me go, and said in a deep voice: "Please let them in."

Two policemen came in quickly. They showed their credentials to Zhong Yuxuan with serious expressions, and then began to ask about the details of what happened on the day of the incident.

Zhong Yuxuan calmly told the police everything that happened that day, of course, he also concealed my true identity.

After the police finished taking the statement, they did not leave immediately. One of the older officers looked at me meaningfully, then said to Zhong Yuxuan, "Mr. Zhong, we checked the surveillance and found that on the day of the incident, Miss Li was the last person to see Mr. Zhong. I hope you can understand that we need your cooperation in the investigation."

My heart sank suddenly and an ominous premonition came over me.

Zhong Yuxuan's face changed, and he was about to speak, but I spoke first: "I can explain, that day..."

"Luo Xue!" Zhong Yuxuan interrupted me harshly. He held my hand tightly and said firmly, "I believe you. I will take care of this matter."

After that, he turned to look at the police officer and said in a cold tone: "My father is still in the hospital. I hope you won't disturb his rest. If you have any questions, I will arrange for a lawyer to contact you."

The police officer wanted to say something else, but seeing Zhong Yuxuan's unquestionable attitude, he finally nodded, turned and left the office.

As soon as they left, Qin Xue rushed over and asked worriedly, "Luo Xue, are you okay? I heard the police are looking for you?"

I shook my head and said with a forced smile, "I'm fine, just a routine inquiry."

"That's good, that's good." Qin Xue was obviously relieved, but she couldn't hide the worry between her brows.

I know this is just the calm before the storm, the real challenge has just begun...