Ice is not averse to deception

While Sun Xiaoni was suffering from a high fever, Wu Dayong had already fallen into a coma.

In his haste to find Sun Bing, Wu Dayong rushed out without even having time to put on warm clothes. The search had left him drenched in sweat, and the cold wind immediately took effect on his chronically weakened body.

Haste makes waste, and Wu Dayong knew that any further delay would only make things worse. Even though he was feeling unwell, he had no choice but to grit his teeth and rush into the cold wind.

That was Zhang Defa's inheritance.

Zhang Defa, a well-known figure in Yanji, could inherit these assets, allowing Wu Dayong to immediately change his fate and live a life of dignity.

To Wu Dayong's amusement and exasperation, Sun Bing returned to the studio shortly after he went out to look for her.

"Where have you been? Do you know how long I've been looking for you?"

At one o'clock in the morning, when Wu Dayong returned to the studio and saw Sun Bing already there, he felt a surge of anger and his expression became ferocious.

"I went to the park and sat for a while, thinking about some things, I..." Sun Bing hesitated for a moment, then mustered up her courage and said, "I know how to do this piece."

"Huh?!" Wu Dayong's expression was as if he had encountered a pile of excrement, and for a moment he didn't know whether to be happy or sad.

The good news is that Sun Bing has finally stopped avoiding the issue. Wu Dayong knows Sun Bing's skills, and as long as he's willing to help, this matter can definitely be resolved quickly.

But at this critical moment, Wu Dayong's body couldn't hold on any longer.

A loud thud.

"Dayong! Dayong!"

Seeing Wu Dayong fall straight to the ground with a smile on his face, Sun Bing thought Wu Dayong was just too excited. But when he got closer, he realized that the kid had a fever and had fainted.

Ignoring his work, Sun Bing carried Wu Dayong on his back and headed towards the hospital.

When Wu Dayong woke up, it was two days later.

Because no one was helping him, Sun Bing struggled for a long time before finally deciding to take care of Wu Dayong first before considering the ice sculpture project.

"Sun Bing, what are you doing here? Shouldn't you be in the studio making ice sculptures?" Wu Dayong asked Sun Bing with a serious expression as soon as he woke up.

Sun Bing hadn't expected Wu Dayong to react this way, and quickly explained, "People are more important than the work. You're unconscious, so of course I have to take care of you first."

  

The absurdity he felt before falling into a coma had unexpectedly continued. Wu Dayong felt murderous; seeing the distance between him and Zhang Defa's inheritance growing ever wider, he asked viciously, "How long have I been unconscious?"

"Two days, today is the third day. I was terrified." Sun Bing said with a worried expression.

Wu Dayong was shocked, which meant that there were less than six days left until the agreed time.

Ignoring the fact that he wasn't fully awake, Wu Dayong jumped up, grabbed Sun Bing by the collar, and said menacingly, "Sun Bing, I don't need your help! Go back to the studio right now and finish the ice sculpture! Do you hear me?!"

Having known Wu Dayong for so long, this was the first time Sun Bing had seen him so agitated, and she couldn't help but feel a little unfamiliar with him. According to Wu Dayong, a successful person is first and foremost able to maintain emotional stability, and now…

Wu Dayong clearly realized something as well, his expression changed, and he sighed, "Completing this piece was my godfather's last wish. We can't let him down, right?"

Finding a plausible excuse for personal motives significantly increases persuasiveness. Sun Bing hadn't expected Wu Dayong to be so concerned about Zhang Defa's funeral arrangements. After all, Wu Dayong had just refused to handle them because he was busy with work, and now…

This was the first time Sun Bing had doubted Wu Dayong. He didn't understand what had caused such a big change in Wu Dayong.

Perhaps understanding Sun Bing's thoughts, or perhaps to allow Sun Bing to concentrate more on completing the work, Wu Dayong suddenly took a photo out of his pocket and handed it to Sun Bing.

It is a group photo of Sun Bing, Wu Dayong, and Zhang Defa, and it is the only group photo of them.

The photo has yellowed, and Sun Bing still looks very young, while Zhang Defa looks like he's in his prime.

That was the year before Zhang Defa left Harbin. As Sun Bing's mentor, Zhang Defa collaborated for the first time on an ice sculpture, which was successfully selected by Harbin Ice and Snow World. To commemorate this special moment, Zhang Defa specially hired a photographer, who was quite expensive at the time, to take an outdoor photo of the three of them.

"Where did you find it?" Sun Bing couldn't help but ask.

Wu Dayong pretended to be profound and said, "In the drawer of Godfather's studio, Godfather has actually been thinking about us all these years."

Sun Bing finally understood Wu Dayong's meaning. Wu Dayong was eager to fulfill his godfather's last wish and alleviate some of his guilt.

"Go back, I can take care of myself," Wu Dayong said again.

Sun Bing hesitated for a moment, but when Wu Dayong raised his voice and repeated, "I can take care of myself!" she turned and left the ward.

Downstairs at the supermarket, Sun Bing used his meager savings to buy Zhang Defa some gift sets of eight-treasure porridge, milk, and other daily necessities before returning to his studio with peace of mind.

It must be said that in that instant, Wu Dayong's image in Sun Bing's mind instantly became much more impressive. It's truly rare for a successful person to also be so loyal and righteous.

Of course, the reverse is also true. Being loyal and righteous is why people eventually become successful. So, if you want to succeed, you still need to be kind.

No sooner had Sun Bing left than the nurse came in to administer the IV, gesturing towards the door, "Your brother?"

Wu Dayong was a little confused, and gave an awkward smile, not knowing how to answer.

"Your brother carried you to the hospital that night. You must be very happy to have such a loving brother, right?"

Wu Dayong was increasingly confused as he listened, having no idea what the doctor meant. It wasn't until the doctor took out his phone and showed Wu Dayong a photo that he realized what had happened.

It was past 1 a.m. when Wu Dayong fell into a coma. In Yanji, a small fourth-tier city, there were hardly any taxis on the road. When he finally managed to flag one down, the driver was too afraid to take him when he saw that he was an unconscious patient.

Sun Bing tried to flag down a car several times but was refused each time. Seeing that Wu Dayong's body temperature was getting higher and higher, Sun Bing had no choice but to carry Wu Dayong to the hospital.

The hotel was a full 15 kilometers from Yanji People's Hospital, and Sun Bing carried Wu Dayong on his back for four hours in the cold wind.

When the two arrived at the hospital entrance, Sun Bing had completely lost her strength and collapsed.

Fortunately, the nurse on duty at the hospital saw the surveillance footage at the entrance and then had them carried into the hospital.

The photo is very clear. Sun Bing is lying on the ground, pulling hard on Wu Dayong behind him, his face contorted in rage.

"Could you please provide contact information?"

The nurse's sudden remark made Wu Dayong instantly excited. Just as his pupils were rapidly shrinking, the nurse seemed to have noticed something and immediately poured cold water on him: "Don't overthink it. I'll send you the photos. These kinds of photos should be very important to you."

Wu Dayong was momentarily disappointed, but still said with a mischievous grin, "Actually, we could talk about something else."

The nurse smiled, shook her head, and said, "Forget it. You can't even stand up, so don't think about those meaningless things. Just focus on getting better."

Wu Dayong felt his self-esteem had been devastated—yes, devastated. Although the nurse phrased it delicately, Wu Dayong clearly understood that when she said "stand up," she wasn't referring to his legs…

Or rather, it's not those two legs!

The nurse's next words convinced Wu Dayong even more: "Hospitals are all connected now, and we've checked your medical records."

Look!

She humiliated people!

While Wu Dayong suffered a double blow to both his body and soul, Sun Bing in the studio also fell into deep thought.

Faced with an ice sculpture that was only one-third complete, Sun Bing already had a perfect plan and ideas. But holding the carving knife, Sun Bing couldn't bring himself to start carving, and his inherent lack of confidence once again took over.

Sun Bing's skills have remained consistently sharp over the years, and he completes many works at the Ice and Snow World every year.

But the difference is, before it was work, now...

Standing before his godfather's last work, Sun Bing was tormented. In the past, he had only focused on ice sculpting skills, treating his craft as a means of making a living. But now, Sun Bing could truly feel the interrogation posed by the art of ice sculpting.

He even felt that he was no longer worthy of using his godfather Zhang Defa's carving knife.

Sun Bing was deep in thought, struggling internally, and was on the verge of collapse.

Just when Sun Bing was at a loss, Zheng Jie suddenly appeared at the studio door.

Seeing Sun Bing looking distressed with her hands on her head through the glass, Zheng Jie assumed Sun Bing was having a relapse of her mental illness and didn't dare to go inside.

After a long while, Zheng Jie finally pushed open the door. He felt it was necessary to help and comfort the vulnerable.

"Can't figure it out? If you can't figure it out, just stop and don't fight it with yourself."

The sudden sound startled Sun Bing, and her expression naturally became somewhat strange.

However, Zheng Jie saw all of this as normal, after all, this person had a mental illness.