Oops, I had a ONS With My Secret Ex-husband

Chapter 160: Chapter 160: Onset of Illness

The elderly Mr. Lin still acted stubborn even now, appearing almost like a madman in the eyes of the shop assistants.

"If you’re feeling unwell, we can call an ambulance right now," they said.

They dared not take the situation lightly, as the frail old man didn’t look very healthy.

But what Mr. Lin cared about most was others suggesting there was something wrong with him.

"I’m fine," he retorted sharply, picking up his cane and attempting to leave.

Yet he had barely reached the doorway, not even managing to open the door, when he collapsed in a faint.

The shop assistants had no choice but to promptly call 120.

Soon, the incident trended on social media.

[I didn’t believe it before, but now it’s clear that this guy really has some issues.]

[The eyes are the window to the soul. Just look at his eyes—he must have kidney problems.]

Ji Yu scrolled through the comments, aware that this time, Mr. Lin likely wouldn’t make it.

Gu Qixiao, knowing about their recent meeting, worried whether Ji Yu was in some kind of trouble.

"What did you talk about during this meeting? Why did he collapse at the restaurant entrance?"

"Maybe I said some truths, and he couldn’t handle it, so he passed out," Ji Yu replied with no remorse. After all, the old man had been after her life, and now she was merely repaying him in kind.

"The Lin family is probably in for a major upheaval after this."

Indeed, Ji Yu’s words proved prophetic.

The Lin family pretended to be grief-stricken upon hearing about Mr. Lin’s condition, though what they truly felt remained known only to themselves.

"All of you, get out! I’m not sick. Tell the doctor to discharge me immediately!"

Even now, Mr. Lin clung to the claim that he wasn’t ill.

Lin Wenyan couldn’t comprehend how things had escalated to this point. Reflecting on Ji Yu’s previous actions, he suddenly understood why she had been so resistant.

Watching the chaotic scene unfold in the hospital room, he silently retreated.

On the journey back along a new route, conflicting emotions churned in his heart.

Meanwhile, Ji Yu was helping Lin Ningning with some basic aftercare. "You must remember, don’t let the wound touch water. If it does, it might leave a scar," she explained patiently, reminding Ningning of the precautions.

Lin Ningning smiled at her, clearly developing a fondness for her.

"Big Sister, everyone says you’re my relative. Is that true?"

These were words she had overheard from others.

Ji Yu raised an eyebrow, her smile remaining tender.

"Of course not. If I truly were your relative, why wouldn’t I have come back to your family?"

The girl seemed a bit disappointed but understood Ji Yu’s kind treatment of her. "Big Sister, even if you’re not my family, you’re so good to me. You’re still my big sister."

Her gaze was resolute, as though she had decided on this matter.

"Alright then. If you want me to be your big sister, that’s fine. But you have to behave and wait for your wound to heal completely. Don’t go touching it recklessly."

Ji Yu always showed patience when conversing with children.

And when Lin Wenyan arrived, what he saw was the harmonious scene of the two together, making his earlier concerns feel suddenly less pressing.

Ji Yu also noticed his presence.

"Big Sister will have a word with your dad, and then I’ll come back to you, okay?"

"Big Sister, go ahead. I won’t bother you while you’re busy," the little girl replied sensibly and sweetly.

Ji Yu knew Lin Wenyan must have a lot on his mind about this visit.

Seeing the complexity in his eyes, Ji Yu understood clearly that he might also feel powerless in this matter.

"This issue has nothing to do with either you or me," she stated flatly.

She wasn’t particularly affected by it; she knew that in light of Mr. Lin’s situation being exposed, they would likely blame her in some way.

"I understand you might find all of this hard to accept and want to persuade me to help, but I absolutely won’t donate a kidney to him."

Whatever Lin Wenyan wanted to say got stuck in his throat. He now understood Ji Yu’s stance on the matter.

"I never intended to force you to donate a kidney," he replied, though his relationship with Ji Yu had always been a complicated one.

Out of consideration for Lin Ningning, he felt he ought not to even bring up such things.

"I simply find it all bizarre," he added, unable to make sense of how things had spiraled to this point and still confused about the events of the past.

"You don’t need to understand the things your old man has done. Just know that I won’t provide a kidney for him, and that’s all you need to know," Ji Yu stated bluntly, unwilling to explain further.

After all, didn’t the current predicament say it all?

He also understood her point, though he couldn’t fully wrap his mind around it just yet.

"I get it. Regardless, I still need to thank you for everything this time," he said.

Their personal grudges wouldn’t interfere with the treatment.

"Since you know I wouldn’t shirk responsibility for Ningning’s condition due to your old man’s affairs."

She had already made it clear before that her stance wouldn’t shift due to other matters.

"But if you think that my relatively mild attitude toward you means you can negotiate with me, then let’s stop right there."

She understood the situation perfectly.

This was her stance no matter who she was facing.

Lin Wenyan himself didn’t know what more he could do to put the matter to rest.

"Stop dwelling on it," Ji Yu suggested, unwilling to argue further on this subject.

"Honestly, finding a suitable kidney donor is better than wasting time here pressuring me."

Lin Wenyan shook his head. "It’s nearly impossible. The old man’s blood type is rare, so finding a matching donor is incredibly difficult."

He had resigned himself to this reality when he learned the news.

"I know you’re pregnant, and it’s obvious you won’t agree to donate your kidney to him."

His voice conveyed a rare understanding, acknowledging that once he knew about Ji Yu’s pregnancy, the idea of pressuring her was off the table.

"Don’t think all members of the Lin family are unreasonable. On the surface, everyone seems deeply concerned about the old man’s health, but what they truly feel—only they know."

Who wouldn’t want a bigger share of the inheritance?

Moreover, with the old man’s rare blood type, they had enough of an excuse to avoid finding a donor.

"It seems you’re more rational than they are," Ji Yu remarked, genuinely surprised that someone who looked so intimidating was actually the most reasonable person in their family.

"It’s only because I’ve been through a lot and have come to understand these things. But honestly, this matter, to me, is no different."

He admitted to his own inner greed, though this greed would fade when he thought of his daughter.

So this time, he chose silence—for his own sake. noveldrama

Ji Yu raised an eyebrow, offering no further comment.