My baby is two and a half years old. Daddy, hurry up and make some milk!

The piercing siren of the ambulance suddenly tore through the peaceful evening air, sharp and urgent, stabbing into the eardrums of everyone present.

A white emergency stretcher was carried out by medical staff. The man on the stretcher was covered in mottled dust and glaring dark red bloodstains. His once upright and composed figure was now slumped helplessly in the blankets.

Lu Chenyue's eyes were tightly closed, his thin lips were devoid of all color, his right arm hung limply at his sides, and his slender legs were wrapped in layers of thick emergency gauze, with the blood seeping through the gauze still faintly visible. His entire being was frighteningly fragile.

Shen Shilan rushed forward almost immediately, her steps hurried, her usually calm and composed face now filled with tense anxiety.

He reached out and held onto the edge of the stretcher, his fingertips touching the cold metal. His heart sank suddenly, a heavy pressure engulfing his entire body.

"The patient has suffered severe trauma, including limb fractures and extensive blood loss. Get in the ambulance immediately and rush to the hospital!"

The medical staff gave instructions in a very fast voice and quickly and efficiently secured the restraints on Lu Chenyue's body.

"I'm a family member, I'll go with the car."

Shen Shilan's voice trembled slightly, yet remained exceptionally firm.

As he finished speaking, just as he was about to bend down and get into the ambulance, a small figure suddenly rushed over.

Le Bao clung tightly to his leg, her soft little face flushed red from crying, her eyelashes wet and stuck to her eyelids, and large tears kept rolling down, hitting Shen Shilan's trouser leg and spreading a small wet patch.

"Uncle! I want to go too! I want to go with Dad! I don't want to stay here!"

The little girl's cries were hoarse and broken, filled with the purest fear of a child.

The scene of the accident was still replaying wildly in her young mind.

Without hesitation, the man shielded her and her brother beneath him, his strong body protecting them from all impacts and injuries.

Warm blood splattered on her cheeks and the back of her hands, and the warm touch seemed to linger on her skin.

The three young children nearby were also terrified by the scene. They huddled in place, their shoulders trembling violently, and their soft sobs rose and fell, a sound that made one's heart ache.

Shen Shilan felt a sudden pang in her heart, filled with bitterness and heartache.

He knelt down, gently wiped away Le Bao's tears, his fingertips brushing against the child's warm skin. Looking into those clear eyes filled with fear and anxiety, he felt a deep sense of pity.

He didn't want his child to be traumatized.

"Le Bao, be a good boy/girl."

Shen Shilan softened her tense voice, her tone extremely gentle, her fingertips firmly pressing on the child's trembling shoulders as she solemnly promised, word by word.

"Dad is just injured. The doctor will heal him. He will be alright. I promise you, he will be fine."

Le Bao shook her head desperately, her little head shaking violently, her little hands gripping his sleeve tightly, her knuckles turning white from the force, and stubborn tears still streaming down her face:

"I don't want to! I want to stay with Daddy! I want to watch over Daddy!"

"Le Bao, be good."

Xiao Nanfeng stepped forward and pulled Le Bao away, urging Shen Shilan to get into the car and leave quickly.

The car door slammed shut, the piercing horn sounded again, and the car slowly started moving, speeding away towards the city's central hospital.

The ambulance left, but Le Bao's heart-wrenching cries could still be heard behind it.

In an instant, only Xiao Nanfeng and four children, who were crying uncontrollably, remained on the spot.

The little ones were still in shock, their faces pale, their eyes red and swollen, and their small bodies trembling uncontrollably.

Le Bao was still sobbing, her little hands tightly gripping the hem of her clothes, her eyes fixed on the direction the ambulance had left, refusing to look away.

The other three younger brothers huddled together, sobbing softly. Their tender cries continued endlessly, making Xiao Nanfeng's heart ache.

He carefully put the children in the car and drove straight to the Lu family villa.

Driving at breakneck speed, Xiao Nanfeng safely delivered the four children back to the Lu family mansion as quickly as possible.

Only the servants remained in the huge villa. Upon learning of Lu Chenyue's accident, all the masters of the house rushed to the hospital.

The servants were all panicked and anxious, and rushed forward to help, wanting to take good care of their young masters.

After settling the child in, Xiao Nanfeng didn't linger for a moment, not even having time to drink a sip of water or catch his breath. He turned around and drove off again, heading straight for the hospital.

The car had barely driven out of the Lu family villa area when a small figure suddenly chased after it from the villa entrance.

Le Bao ran with all her might, her short legs making her small figure appear particularly frail on the empty road. She chased after the car relentlessly, her eyes filled with a stubbornness and determination far beyond that of children her age.

Xiao Nanfeng saw the small figure in the rearview mirror, his heart skipped a beat, and he immediately stepped on the brakes, bringing the car to a steady stop.

The car door was gently pulled open, and Le Bao rushed forward without hesitation. Her warm little hands gripped his blood-stained clothes tightly, her fingertips turning slightly blue with force. Her strength was stubborn and firm, and she refused to let go no matter what.

A child's soft, yet choked voice echoed in the wind, carrying an unyielding determination:

"Uncle Xiao, I want to go to the hospital with you. Waaah, I want to see my dad. I want to stay with my dad."

Xiao Nanfeng sat in the driver's seat, looking at the little guy in front of him, and suddenly froze on the spot.

He looked down at the little hand clutching his clothes, at the tear stains on the child's face, and at the fear, worry, and stubbornness hidden in those clear eyes that didn't belong to a five-year-old.

An ordinary child, after such a fright, would have been too scared to move and would have been hiding in an adult's arms. But Kelebao's only thought was of his seriously injured father.

Lu Chenyue risked his life to protect his daughter, who, at such a young age, already possesses such a strong sense of loyalty and affection.

A complex mix of emotions welled up in Xiao Nanfeng's heart. Moved, he no longer had any intention of refusing.

Without saying another word, he bent down and reached out to scoop up little Le Bao, making sure she was seated comfortably in the back seat, and carefully fastened her seatbelt.

"Okay, Uncle will take you to see your dad."

As soon as he finished speaking, the car accelerated again and sped towards the hospital.

Along the way, Le Bao sat quietly, no longer crying or fussing. However, her little hands were always tightly gripping the hem of her clothes, and her eyes were fixed on the rapidly receding street scene in front of her. Her little body was taut and straight, and her heart was full of concern for her father.

Half an hour later, at the emergency room of Lu's Hospital in the city center.

At the end of the solemn and cold corridor, the red light of the operating room was glaringly bright. The scarlet light reflected on the white walls, creating a depressing and heavy atmosphere, silently indicating the emergency surgery taking place inside.

The corridor was already filled with the elders and relatives of the Lu and Shen families who had rushed over upon hearing the news.

Lu Jianguo's wrinkled, aged face was solemn and ashen. His back was slightly hunched, his hands were behind his back, his fingertips trembling slightly, and his eyes were fixed on the closed operating room door, his eyes filled with barely suppressed panic and worry.

Shen Wanning's eyes were already red from crying, with dense red blood vessels in the center of her eyes.

He seemed to have lost his soul, pacing back and forth outside the operating room.

Her footsteps were hurried and disordered, each step carrying extreme torment and panic.

From the moment she learned that Lu Chenyue was seriously injured and sent to the operating room, her heart felt as if it were being tightly gripped by an invisible hand. A suffocating pain spread through her limbs and bones, and her blood almost froze.

Lin Zhixia stayed quietly by Shen Wanning's side, feeling the uncontrollable trembling of the person beside her, and her heart was filled with heartache.

She reached out and firmly grasped Shen Wanning's icy hand, the warmth of her palm flowing over it, trying to give her some support and warmth.

Seeing Shen Wanning on the verge of collapse, Lin Zhixia gently comforted her:

"Ningning, don't worry, President Lu is very lucky and will definitely pull through. He'll be fine."

Shen Wanning nodded vigorously, her lips trembling, her throat choked with sobs, unable to utter a complete sound, while scalding tears fell uncontrollably like beads from a broken string.

"I know... I know he'll be alright..."

Even so, she was trembling uncontrollably, her frail body swaying precariously. If Lin Zhixia hadn't been there to support her, she would have almost fallen straight to the ground.

Wen Xian and Xiang Jia Hui also stood closely around Shen Wan Ning, both with deep worry in their eyes.

Wen Xian gently patted Shen Wanning's back, her tone both gentle and firm:

"Wanning, relax. Shen Yue has always been steady and resilient. He has weathered all kinds of storms. He will definitely get through this safely as well."

Xiang Jiahui echoed, gently comforting him, "Yes, don't overthink it. The surgery will definitely go smoothly, and you'll see him soon."

On the other side, Lu Feng and Shen Shilan sat on either side of Grandpa Lu Jianguo. Both of them had solemn expressions, remained silent, and kept their eyes fixed on the red light of the operating room.

Both of them knew that the old man was getting on in years and his body couldn't withstand great joy or sorrow, let alone such a violent shock.

So we were on high alert the whole time, constantly watching the old man's expression and condition, for fear that the old man might have a heart attack due to the stress and that something might happen to his health.

Throughout the long corridor, only low, suppressed breathing could be heard. The air was thick with anxiety, fear, and torment. Every second of waiting was unbearable.

Just then, footsteps came from the end of the corridor.

Xiao Nanfeng carried Le Bao and strode over, breaking the deathly silence of the room.

As soon as Le Bao stepped into the corridor, his eyes were instantly locked on the tightly closed operating room door, and the emotions he had been holding back collapsed instantly.

"Mommy... Waaah... Where's Daddy?"

A soft, tearful voice rang out, instantly gripping everyone's hearts.

Shen Wanning turned her head sharply upon hearing the sound. When she saw her daughter's small figure and the faint traces of blood on her child's cheek, her heart tightened.

She almost stumbled forward, immediately squatted down, and carefully touched Le Bao's little face with trembling hands. Her eyes nervously scanned the child from head to toe, carefully checking him for any possible injury.

His voice was choked with sobs and lingering fear:

"Le Bao, what brings you here? Are you hurt anywhere? Does anything feel wrong? Tell Mommy quickly!"

Seeing this, Xiao Nanfeng quickly stepped forward and spoke up to explain, allaying her concerns:

"Sister-in-law, don't panic, the child is fine. The blood on her face is Yue-ge's."

Hearing this, Shen Wanning felt a little relieved, but the bitterness and heartache in her heart grew even stronger.

Le Bao suddenly threw herself into Shen Wanning's arms, hugging her mother's neck tightly. All the fear and grievances she had accumulated along the way finally erupted, and a heart-wrenching cry suddenly rang out.

"Waaaaah... Mommy, Daddy's bleeding so much..."

"Dad held my brother and me tightly in his arms... My brother and I were perfectly fine, but Dad was injured and bled a lot..."

"Mommy, will Daddy die? I don't want Daddy to die... I don't want Daddy to get hurt either... Waaah..."

The child's desperate and terrified cries struck everyone's hearts with a burning, heavy weight.

Shen Wanning hugged her daughter tightly, tightening her arms to protect the child firmly in her embrace.

Unable to hold back her own tears any longer, the mother and daughter embraced tightly and wept uncontrollably in the cold corridor.

"No...don't be afraid, baby..."

Shen Wanning buried her face in the child's soft hair, her voice hoarse and broken, yet incredibly firm.

"Dad will be alright. He promised Mom he would stay with us and protect us for the rest of his life, and he never breaks his promises, not this time either."

The sight of the mother and daughter embracing and weeping brought tears to the eyes of everyone present.

Lu Feng turned his head away and quietly wiped the moisture from the corner of his eyes; Lu Jianguo sighed deeply, his eyes filled with heartache and anxiety; Lin Zhixia, Wen Xian and the others also had red eyes and silently wiped away their tears.

The long wait seemed endless, and every second of torment tugged at everyone's nerves.

After an unknown amount of time, a crisp "beep" sound suddenly rang out.

The high-hanging red surgical light instantly turned into a reassuring green.

The operating room door, which had been closed for a long time, was slowly pushed open from the inside.

The oppressive and heavy atmosphere was instantly broken at this moment, and almost instinctively everyone present rushed forward to surround the attending physician who had just walked out of the operating room.

A large crowd gathered, their eyes all fixed on the doctor, filled with eager anticipation.

"Doctor! How is she? Did the surgery go well?"

"Doctor, is the patient in danger?"

The constant questioning, filled with long-suppressed anxiety, echoed throughout the corridor.

The attending physician removed his mask, revealing a slightly tired face. Facing the anxious family members, he spoke slowly, his tone calm and composed:

"Don't be nervous, everyone. The surgery was very successful and went very smoothly."

Upon hearing those words, everyone in the corridor breathed a long sigh of relief. The huge weight that had been pressing on their hearts finally lifted, and their extremely tense nerves were finally able to relax.

The doctor continued to patiently explain the details of the patient's condition:

"The patient's main injuries are concentrated on the left arm and left leg. The left arm injury is severe with a large amount of bleeding, so the patient will be in a state of drowsy rest after the operation. This is a normal postoperative reaction and the patient can recover with careful care after waking up."

The patient suffered a comminuted fracture of the left leg, which was completely reduced and fixed during surgery. The surgery was very successful, and no damage was done to the underlying bones or tendons. However, the patient needs to rest and recuperate for several months, during which time strenuous activity and weight-bearing should be avoided.

As soon as he finished speaking, the nurse behind him slowly pushed the hospital bed out of the operating room.

Lu Chenyue lay on the hospital bed with his eyes closed, his face still pale and weak, his lips pale, his left arm wrapped in thick gauze, and his entire left leg fixed with medical braces. He lay peacefully on the hospital bed, breathing evenly and deeply, having fallen into a deep sleep and recuperation.

"dad!"

Le Bao immediately broke free from Shen Wanning's embrace, her short legs quickly running to the bedside. Her small body clung to the edge of the bed, she tried to stand on tiptoe, her big, wet eyes fixed on the man sleeping peacefully on the bed.

The soft, sweet crying gradually subsided, leaving only faint sobs, but her eyes were filled with the relief of having regained what she had lost.

To ease the tense atmosphere, Shen Shilan chuckled lightly, feigning a relaxed demeanor, and teased, "..."

"Alright, alright, it's good that everyone's alright. Le Bao, the way you were yelling made it sound like you were sending your dad away."

His intention was to lighten the mood and prevent everyone from continuing to be immersed in sadness and anxiety.

But as soon as he finished speaking, the corridor fell silent, and no one responded.

The next second, Xiang Jiahui turned her head and glared fiercely at Shen Shilan.

Shen Shilan was startled by the glare, touched the tip of her nose, and silently shut her mouth.

As long as everyone is safe and sound, that is the best outcome right now.