For “Su Wan,” for Su Xiaoqing, and for herself.

People should never give up hope for life.

News of Su Wan’s awakening quickly trended again. She and Su Qin were in the same hospital, and multiple media outlets were stationed outside 24/7. Fortunately, with guards at the entrance, familiar doctors and nurses, and VIP rooms that required card access, they managed to avoid any leaked photos.

Even so, rumors quickly spread within the busy hospital, and news about the Su sisters was soon leaked.

#SuWanAwakens

#SuWanHospitalizedFromHeartCondition

#SuMingStaysBySuQin’sSide

…

Su Qin’s weak health and low blood sugar were already public knowledge. Occasionally, trending topics would appear, like “Su Qin pushing through illness to film,” or “fainting from low blood sugar but insisting on finishing work”—earning her praise for her dedication.

In contrast, Su Wan, who had been stirring up drama in the entertainment industry, drew far more attention.

She only made Su Qin look like a delicate, pitiable flower, deserving of sympathy.

People claimed Su Wan always bullied the sickly Su Qin, and that Su Qin’s weak health was due to mistreatment from the Su family. How tragic and unfortunate, they said. But time and time again, the truth would slap them in the face, turning their assumptions into blush-worthy mistakes.

“I seriously didn’t know Su Wan had a heart condition. And Su Qin? Still playing the weak, helpless act—is she trying to push Su Wan to the brink?”

“Wow, Su Wan was on an outdoor challenge show before! And even filmed scenes with wires despite her fear of heights. That’s seriously gutsy!”

“Some stars milk the ‘dedicated worker’ act over a period—Su Wan didn’t even say a word about it. This is so embarrassing for them.”

“Su Wan is the true ‘tragic beauty’ here! Love her!”

“Is Su Ming even her real dad? His daughter is in the emergency room with a heart condition, yet he’s by the side of his anemic, fainting illegitimate daughter…”

“Su Wan must be the true pitiful child in this family.”

…

The public discourse was in full swing, and everyone was talking about it.

Upon waking up and hearing the news, Su Qin was nearly sick with anger.

Her boss messaged her, her agent called, and outside, there was noisy talk about replacing the lead actress—it was making her head spin.

Having Su Ming by her side didn’t touch Su Qin at all; instead, she felt only disdain for his lack of intelligence.

At a time when Su Wan’s mother was working on public relations to boost Su Wan’s image, he, with no sense at all, failed to check on Su Wan, staying in Su Qin’s room instead and acting the doting father—handing the media another weapon to use against them.

Comments were full of accusations that Su Ming’s choices proved Su Qin’s frail, innocent image was all a lie, and that Su Wan was the truly neglected, unloved one in the family.

Seething with anger, Su Qin forced herself to calm down.

Don’t get mad, don’t get mad.

Once Su Xiaoqing and her daughter were kicked out of the Su family, Su Ming would become the unquestioned head of the household. She would like to see just how far they could go, as she was determined to see them ruined.

With that thought, Su Qin, her face pale, looked up at Su Ming with tearful eyes. “Dad, where is Li Yang?”

“He…” Su Ming cleared his throat, unable to admit that Li Yang had left without even looking back.

“He has work to do. He said he’d come see you as soon as he could. You know, there’s a lot of bad press, and his company’s stock has dropped. He’s got his hands full right now.”

Su Ming’s own company shares had dropped, but he didn’t mind.

He was about to receive more capital anyway—enough to support Su Qin in a life of luxury, where she’d have everything she wanted.

The first thing he’d do with the new shares was start a company for Su Qin, dedicated solely to promoting her.

Upon hearing Su Ming’s plans, Su Qin’s eyes sparkled, unable to hide her joy. “Thank you, Dad! I knew you’re the only one who truly cares about me!”

Basking in her admiration, Su Ming felt entirely satisfied.

This was his good daughter—unlike those ungrateful traitors, who only repaid kindness with betrayal.