Gently bite the jasmine

Chapter 155 I will never do as he wishes

In a moment of impulsiveness and overreaction, Lin Xi acted faster than she thought, grabbing Duan Yiheng in front of the heavy solid wood door.

"Don't be impulsive."

Duan Yiheng tightened his grip on the doorknob, gritting his teeth as he said, "He wants to use public opinion to force you to submit, but I will never let him have his way."

He has been quiet and reserved since childhood, and rarely acts impulsively.

Upon seeing the news of Lin Xi and Duan Mingxuan's marriage, a surge of anger instantly extinguished his composure and rationality.

“There’s no point in going back to argue,” Lin Xi said, holding him tightly around the waist and pulling him back. “Calm down first. Only when you’re calm can you find a way to deal with this.”

Duan Yiheng's tense body relaxed for a moment, and Lin Xi released her grip on his waist.

"I'll make a phone call," Lin Xi said. "If you want to listen, come over and join me."

Duan Yiheng's furrowed brows relaxed, and he followed her over.

Unexpectedly, his own phone rang halfway there. Duan Yiheng glanced at it, saw it was Uncle Deng, and immediately answered.

Visibly, in an instant, Duan Yiheng's face darkened like the weather in June.

"What's wrong?" Lin Xi asked.

"Grandpa has been rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment." After Duan Yiheng finished speaking, he grabbed Lin Xi's wrist and walked out. "We're going to Jinglin now."

Lin Xi was startled, as if struck by lightning in a dry weather.

Four years ago, the old man was resuscitated after suddenly falling into a coma. Lin Xi waited outside the operating room and prayed again and again.

Will the prayers be heard this time?

"Hurry up." Lin Xi started running as soon as she got out of the elevator.

She tripped over her own feet and almost fell, but Duan Yiheng caught her by the waist.

Seeing their hurried and flustered appearance, the staff at the front desk were startled and went forward to ask what was wrong. Lin Xi caught a glimpse of them out of the corner of her eye and waved her hand.

Once in the car, the driver was taken aback by Duan Yiheng's serious tone. Upon hearing that the old man had been rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment, he was secretly alarmed.

Upon arriving at Jinglin and going up to the emergency floor, Duan Yiheng saw Duan Zheng's family, Uncle Deng, and four bodyguards from afar.

Duan Zheng looked annoyed; it was clear that the old man's hospitalization was related to him.

When Uncle Deng saw Duan Yiheng, he quickly came over and explained the situation to him.

Just as he had expected, Duan Zheng had a fierce argument with the old man because he had announced Duan Mingxuan and Lin Xi's marriage without authorization.

Besides the incident four years ago, the old man also underwent heart surgery in his younger years.

Duan Yiheng whispered in Deng Shu's ear, "After Grandpa is out of danger, no one is allowed to visit him except for me and Lin Xi, so as not to agitate him again."

Uncle Deng also had some opinions about Duan Zheng; if it weren't for him, the old man wouldn't have been sent here for emergency treatment.

Knowing full well that the old man's health was not as good as before, they still came to provoke him.

He may be a dutiful son in words, but in deeds he can't compare to the young master.

The affair between the young master and the young lady was exposed in front of the old gentleman, but the young master did not dare to say anything to provoke the old gentleman.

"clear."

Duan Yiheng said, "Call two more bodyguards over. I'll handle the rest."

Uncle Deng nodded.

The two continued their interaction without holding back. Chen Baiwei glanced at Uncle Deng sarcastically and said, "The old man is still being rescued, and you can't wait to fawn over him?"

Uncle Deng held his breath, his brows furrowing even deeper.

Duan Zheng frowned imperceptibly and pulled Chen Baiwei back slightly.

That stupid woman, Uncle Deng came to the Duan family even earlier than her and served as the old man's assistant for life. Not just anyone can be so cunning.

To put it bluntly, if anything were to happen to the old man, Uncle Deng would be the one to talk.

Chen Baiwei wasn't unaware; she just couldn't stand it.

"You have no right to speak here," Duan Yiheng retorted without any politeness.

Chen Baiwei was startled by his sharp and cold gaze and unconsciously took a half step back.

"Duan Yiheng, what did my mom do to you?" Duan Mingxuan put his arm around Chen Baiwei's shoulder and pulled her back a little.

“Mingxuan,” Duan Zheng interrupted, “your grandfather is still being treated, don’t be disrespectful.”

Duan Mingxuan snorted, then stepped forward, intending to comfort Lin Xi: "Xiao Xi, don't... *slap*..."

The corridor fell silent for a moment before Chen Baiwei belatedly exclaimed, "Lin Xi, you hit him again! How dare you!"

Duan Yiheng beckoned to one of his bodyguards, signaling him to stop Chen Baiwei.

Chen Baiwei pinched Duan Zheng: "Your son got beaten up, what are you still standing here for?"

Duan Zheng shook off her hand, his gaze darkening.

Lin Xi must have been angry with Mingxuan because of the news spread by those media marketing accounts.

How could an elder get entangled with a younger person in a hospital corridor? It's just too unsightly.

Duan Mingxuan was stunned by Lin Xi's slap. He turned his head, his eyes full of disbelief: "Xiao Xi."

Lin Xi stared at him coldly, and in a moment of realization, Duan Mingxuan saw the shadow of Duan Yiheng on her face.

"Whose fault is it that Grandpa is lying inside?"

"Don't act all innocent, Duan Mingxuan. You are really despicable and shameless."

"You know perfectly well how those news articles were released."

"I will never compromise with your despicable rhetoric. Listen carefully, I will never marry you, not even if I die."

Lin Xi's words struck Duan Mingxuan's heart like a knife.

Upon hearing the word "death," Duan Yiheng unconsciously frowned. He was still in the hospital, yet he spoke so carelessly.

Duan Mingxuan's face seemed to freeze: "I..."

Lin Xi was utterly disappointed. He had only been wondering whether Lin Xi knew about this matter, but he had panicked to this extent.

“Duan Mingxuan, you really have always… always only loved yourself.” Lin Xi laughed mockingly. “You forced me to fight back, forced me to disregard the kindness of your adoption, forced me to admit your hypocrisy…”

"Xiao Xi," Duan Mingxuan said, startled, "Don't do this."

Lin Xi took a step back to stop him from getting closer. Duan Mingxuan tried to step forward, but Duan Yiheng pushed him away with a palm.

"Get the hell out of my way." Duan Mingxuan clenched his fist and was about to punch, but another bodyguard grabbed his wrist tightly.

Duan Mingxuan couldn't break free and tried to step forward, but Duan Zheng grabbed his collar and pulled him back.

Chen Baiwei nudged Duan Zheng, but Duan Zheng dared not provoke Duan Yiheng at this moment.

The old man has survived the danger and everything is fine.

If something really happens, he's probably finished.

Duan Yiheng pulled Lin Xi to stand by the wall and gently patted her back.

Lin Xi's eyes were red and tears were streaming down her face. She turned around and looked up at Duan Yiheng: "Grandpa, will he be alright?"

"Don't worry." Duan Yiheng supported her lower back with his palm, trying to give her some strength. "The doctors here know about Grandpa's condition. He'll be fine."

Lin Xi gave a wronged "hmm".

Duan Yiheng took half a step forward, and from Duan Mingxuan's perspective, it looked like Duan Yiheng was embracing Lin Xi.

Duan Mingxuan's fists clenched so tightly they cracked. Once upon a time, the only person standing beside Lin Xi was Duan Mingxuan.

Duan Yiheng couldn't even catch a glimpse of Lin Xi's clothes.

Things have come to this point, is there any need to turn back?

It doesn't matter whether Lin Xi likes him or not, as long as she is his.

Every second felt like an eternity; Lin Xi's legs went numb as she stood until the operating room door finally opened.