From humble beginnings to the pinnacle of life

Waves of excruciating pain pierced my brain, and my legs went weak, unable to support my body. I slowly slid down the wall and sat down on the floor.

I pressed my left hand firmly against the bleeding wound, my fingertips covered in warm, sticky blood. My vision blurred, and I felt as if all my strength had been drained away.

Su Qing rushed to me like a madwoman, her voice trembling with tears: "Lin Ye! How are you? Where are you hurt?!"

I lowered my head slightly, looking at the bloodstains that stained half of my body.

The moment Su Qing saw the wound through my line of sight, she screamed and nearly collapsed in fright.

Her hands trembled as she tried to touch my wound, but fearing she would worsen it, her fingers froze in mid-air, and tears instantly streamed down her face.

"So much blood...you're bleeding so much! Lin Ye, don't scare me! Please don't be hurt!"

She looked around helplessly and began shouting in all directions:

"Help! Is anyone there?! Help! Someone's in danger!"

But in the alleys of the urban village late at night, every household had its doors and windows tightly shut, and no matter how much she screamed, there was no response.

In places like this, even if someone hears the noise, no one dares to meddle.

My breathing became increasingly rapid, my chest felt tight, my mouth was dry, and my consciousness began to dissipate quickly.

"Help... Yes! Call 120! An ambulance! Hang in there! Please don't die!"

Su Qing snapped back to her senses, frantically grabbing her phone from the ground, her hands trembling so much she could barely hold it.

She finally managed to dial the emergency number and shouted into the receiver:

"Doctor! Help! Someone is seriously injured and bleeding profusely!"

But the next second, she suddenly froze, looked around frantically, and murmured in a tearful voice:

"Where...where am I? I don't know the exact address..."

Seeing her completely flustered, I mustered my last shred of consciousness, gripped her arm tightly, and spoke with a weak, feeble voice:

"Liujiaba... at the entrance of the old alley..."

Su Qing immediately shouted into the phone, "Liujiaba Old Alley Entrance! Please hurry! I beg you!"

After hanging up the phone, she squatted down in front of me, her eyes red and swollen, biting her lip tightly, her face full of helplessness and self-blame.

I forced a weak smile and whispered reassuringly, "Don't...don't rush."

She gripped my hand tightly, choking back tears, "You have to hold on! You can't die! You still owe me 300,000! Who will I ask for it if you die!"

Of course I know she wasn't after the money; she was just afraid I would really die.

I forced a stiff smile at him and said, "You won't die, don't worry!"

Her shoulders trembled uncontrollably as she choked out:

"It's all my fault. If I hadn't talked back to them, things wouldn't have turned out like this... It's all my fault. I've dragged you into this."

My consciousness began to fade from the pain, and as I looked at her red, tear-filled eyes, I managed a weak smile.

He raised his hand and struggled to wipe away the tears on her cheeks. The blood on his fingertips was particularly noticeable on her fair skin.

"You silly girl... what's it to you?"

"Don't worry... I can handle it, I'll be fine."

A violent wave of dizziness suddenly struck, my vision became completely distorted and blurred, and excruciating pain in my lower back and abdomen ripped at my nerves.

The relentless, excruciating pain in my lower back and abdomen was constantly pulling at my nerves. I leaned against the wall, my consciousness gradually fading.

I leaned against the wall, my consciousness slowly sinking into darkness.

All that remained in my ears was Su Qing's heart-wrenching cries.

When I regained consciousness, I could smell a faint scent of disinfectant.

I struggled to open my eyelids, and my vision slowly cleared from blurry.

A pure white ceiling, a pristine white bed sheet, and an IV bag hanging beside her.

My head was still a little dizzy and lightheaded, and my whole body was sore and weak that I didn't even have the strength to lift my hand.

The wound on my left lower abdomen still throbbed with a dull, pulling pain, a reminder of the perilous ordeal I had endured.

Beside the hospital bed, a slender figure lay quietly.

It's Su Qing.

Her hair was disheveled and fell over her shoulders, obscuring most of her profile.

Even in his sleep, a lingering weariness was visible between his brows.

Seeing her quiet demeanor, completely devoid of her usual arrogant and domineering nature, my heart softened for some reason.

I slightly turned my eyes, looked around, and finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Thankfully, I didn't die.

It seems that the fatal blow, thankfully, avoided vital organs, leaving only a penetrating wound.

I guess I'm lucky; I escaped death by the skin of my teeth.

I didn't wake her up, I just lay there quietly, letting her body gradually wake up.

I don't know how long I lay there quietly, but then the nurse pushed open the door and came in.

Seeing that I was awake, the nurse paused, then approached softly, "You're awake? How are you feeling? Do you experience dizziness, chest tightness, or severe pain in your wound?"

The sound of voices startled Su Qing awake.

She suddenly raised her head, instantly waking up from her drowsy state, her bright eyes staring straight at me, full of surprise and nervousness.

The nurse carefully checked my wound and IV drip, and gave me a bunch of instructions on postoperative rest before leaving the ward.

Su Qing quickly moved closer to the hospital bed and asked cautiously, "You're finally awake! Is anything particularly uncomfortable?"

I nodded gently. "Yes, it's alright now. What time is it?"

Su Qing quickly picked up her phone from beside her pillow, glanced at it, and replied, "It's 4:30 in the afternoon."

I was slightly startled: "I've actually been lying here for so long?"

Su Qing sighed softly, her eyes filled with lingering fear as she said, "You've been unconscious ever since you were brought here last night. The doctor said you were lucky; the knife almost damaged your internal organs. However, you lost too much blood, and the wound became infected, causing mild sepsis. Fortunately, you were brought to the hospital in time, and the condition is now under control."

I let out a long breath: "As long as he's not dead."

In that instant, I felt that money and grudges were utterly insignificant in the face of life and death.

Seeing my pale face, Su Qing rubbed her eyes and asked softly, "Are you hungry?"

I gently shook my head: "I'm not hungry right now, I'm just a little thirsty."

Without saying a word, Su Qing immediately got up, picked up the warm water cup on the table, and skillfully filled it with warm water.

Seeing that my lying position was inconvenient, she immediately put down the water glass, reached out and pressed the bed lift switch, and slowly raised the head of the bed.

Then they carefully brought two pillows from the side and gently placed them behind me to make me more comfortable.

These details show that she is quite caring.

It surprised me quite a bit. She's a pampered young lady who's lived a life of luxury since childhood, yet she probably doesn't even know how to manage her own life.

I never expected that she would be so skilled and meticulous in taking care of patients.

I leaned against the pillow, took the warm water she handed me, and sipped it, instantly relieving my dry throat.

After I calmed down, the first thing I asked was, "By the way, did you call the police afterward last night?"

"I've reported it." Su Qing nodded, her voice tinged with anger. "None of those thugs escaped; they've all been arrested."

"That's good. These lawless thugs must be severely punished and absolutely not let off lightly."

Su Qing sighed softly again and said in a low voice, "In the end, it's still my fault. If I hadn't talked back to them, I wouldn't have angered them so much, and you wouldn't have gotten hurt."