After one night of indulgence, the abstinent tycoon kissed her every night with his hand on her hip.

Ling Jingyuan was quickly taken to the hospital.

Ling Jingyuan was rushed into the emergency room as soon as he entered the hospital and needed immediate surgery.

Jiang Zhi waited anxiously in the corridor, every minute and every second was an unbearable torment.

Jiang Zhi looked at the operating room with a pained expression, her heart aching terribly.

She had clearly pushed Ling Jingyuan away, so how could this man react so quickly and shield her from the bullet with his body at the last moment?

"Ling Jingyuan".

"Ling Jingyuan".

"Ling Jingyuan".

Looking at the bright red liquid on her hand, Jiang Zhi murmured Ling Jingyuan's name in a daze.

"You'll be alright, you'll be alright."

Before long, Xiao Jing and Li Jing arrived. When they saw their usually calm and gentle boss looking completely lost, they couldn't help but feel sorry for him.

The two stepped forward and silently stayed by Jiang Zhi's side.

The surgery lasted for several hours, and finally, just as Jiang Zhi was about to give up, the operating room door was opened.

Upon seeing this, Jiang Zhi rushed forward, and when she heard that the surgery was successful, tears streamed down her face.

Ling Jingyuan, you're alright!

He's alright, that's great, that's great!

"Xiao Jing, Li Jing, you two go back to the castle with them first."

"For the awards ceremony, please prepare to represent our studio there."

Jiang Zhi wiped away her tears and regained her rational, calm, and strong demeanor. Upon hearing this, the two paused slightly, exchanged a glance, and looked towards the operating room.

Finally, the two nodded.

With President Ling acting like this, their CEO Jiang definitely won't be in the mood to accept the award.

After settling the two of them, Jiang Zhi watched as Ling Jingyuan was wheeled out of the operating room and followed him back to the ward.

VIP ward.

Jiang Zhi sat by Ling Jingyuan's bedside, her eyes welling up with tears again.

"Ling Jingyuan, I'm sorry."

He got hurt because of her.

That must have been so painful and dangerous!

The doctor said that it was fortunate that Jiang Shihhan's marksmanship was poor and she missed; if she had been even slightly more accurate, Ling Jingyuan would have been in grave danger.

Jiang Shih-han was clearly targeting her; that bullet was meant to hit her.

"Ling Jingyuan".

"Why are you always so silly?"

Jiang Zhi gently held Ling Jingyuan's hand and murmured softly, tears streaming down her face like pearls from a broken string.

Jiang Zhi recalled their first meeting, their entanglements, and every time they got close, it seemed that every time it was Ling Jingyuan who took the initiative to walk towards her.

He is both strong and gentle, domineering yet considerate.

He forcefully pulled her into his world, yet he was also gentle, considerate, and respectful of all her thoughts.

He loved her, doted on her, supported her, respected her, warmed her heart, and healed her.

Jiang Zhi knew she would never meet anyone better than Ling Jingyuan.

Previously, she had lost all hope in love because of her parents' failed marriage. But she knew that although Ling Jingyuan hadn't proposed, he deeply longed to marry her and build a family together.

She knows everything.

This man had been waiting for her. He was using his love, his tolerance, and everything about him to slowly open her heart, waiting for her to come to her senses and accept him.

It was she who hesitated and never took that step.

But just now, when she was in danger, her almost subconscious act of pushing Ling Jingyuan away to shield him from the bullet revealed her true feelings, didn't it?

She's not afraid of death, so what is she afraid of about marriage?

Yes, what else is she afraid of?

She had already fallen in love with Ling Jingyuan without even realizing it, without her own awareness.

She loves him.

"Ling Jingyuan, please wake up soon!"

"Ling Jingyuan".

Jiang Zhi spoke softly, tears streaming uncontrollably down her face.

After an unknown amount of time, Ling Jingyuan slowly opened his eyes.

"Jiang Zhi," the man called out softly.

"Don't cry."

Ling Jingyuan opened his mouth slightly, his voice weak, his lips pale as he spoke softly, his voice carrying a hint of helplessness, doting affection, and heartache.

Seeing Jiang Zhi shed tears, Ling Jingyuan felt an indescribable pang of sorrow in his heart.

When Jiang Zhi saw Ling Jingyuan wake up, her tears became even more uncontrollable. "Ling Jingyuan."

Jiang Zhi looked at Ling Jingyuan, her vision blurred by tears, and said, "Don't cry, your crying breaks my heart, it hurts more than a wound!"

Ling Jingyuan wanted to reach out to wipe Jiang Zhi's tears, but Jiang Zhi held his hand tightly.

"Be good, don't cry, I'm okay."

Ling Jingyuan looked at Jiang Zhi, who had never cried so sadly before, and his eyes were filled with heartache. If it weren't for the pain from his wounds, he really wanted to hug her tightly and comfort her.

"Jiang Zhi, be a good girl, okay?"

Ling Jingyuan spoke again, his voice carrying a hint of coaxing.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Zhi finally managed to control herself. She wiped away her tears, got up, and poured Ling Jingyuan a glass of warm water.

Would you like some water?

Ling Jingyuan nodded upon hearing this, and took a few sips while holding the cup.

When the local police heard that Ling Jingyuan had woken up, they came over to take a statement and briefly ascertain the situation. After seeing the police off, Ling Jingyuan's face was cold and his eyes were filled with darkness.

"Jiang Zhi, Jiang Shih-han, and the Jiang family..."

"Ling Jingyuan, don't worry about me," Jiang Zhi interrupted Ling Jingyuan directly.

Ling Jingyuan understood Jiang Zhi's meaning and nodded slightly, "Okay, I understand. Don't worry, I will handle this matter well."

After saying that, Ling Jingyuan seemed to remember something and looked at Jiang Zhi. "Jiang Zhi, I'm all set here. You can go back to the castle and get ready. I don't think I can attend your awards ceremony, but I still want to congratulate my girlfriend in advance."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Zhi smiled gently but shook her head firmly.

She leaned down slightly, avoiding Ling Jingyuan's wounds, and reverently placed a gentle kiss on his forehead.

"Ling Jingyuan, you are more important than receiving an award!"

"Don't worry, I've arranged everything. Xiao Jing and the others will go to collect the award."

"I want to stay here with you. You can rest a little longer. I won't go anywhere else; I'll just stay here with you."

Ling Jingyuan knew how important that design award was to Jiang Zhi.

This award is an affirmation of their studio's design capabilities, and winning it will further enhance their studio's reputation and business.

This is a rare opportunity for Jiang Zhi, who pursues design and high-quality design.

He didn't want Jiang Zhi to give up this opportunity because of him.

"Jiang Zhi, I'm fine..."

"Ling Jingyuan".

Jiang Zhi let out a soft cry, and tears welled up in her eyes again, falling directly onto Ling Jingyuan's face and sliding down to the corner of his mouth.

It's bitter!

Seeing this, Ling Jingyuan felt a sharp pang of heartache. Hearing this, he stopped trying to persuade her and looked at Jiang Zhi with eyes full of tenderness.

"Okay, I won't say anymore, don't cry, don't cry."

He cried so hard his heart ached terribly.

"Come up here and rest with me."

Ling Jingyuan glanced at the large hospital bed and gestured to Jiang Zhi. Jiang Zhi took off her coat without hesitation and lay down on it.

Perhaps due to her previous worries and tension, seeing Ling Jingyuan wake up, Jiang Zhi's tense emotions gradually relaxed, and she actually drifted off to sleep.

Ling Jingyuan looked at the sleeping woman in his arms, his eyes filled with tenderness.

"Jiang Zhi." His voice was deep and tender, and his eyes held an uncontainable affection.

When the accident happened, this foolish woman didn't even think about taking a bullet for him.

She may not have realized that she had already fallen in love with him.