"Doctor! How is it?" Lin Tianye immediately grabbed the doctor as soon as he came out of the ward. Lin Tianye felt like a new father waiting outside the delivery room for his child to be born, anxious like an ant on a hot pot.

The doctor slowly removed his mask and sighed, "The patient has suffered a perforation of the tympanic membrane in the ear, three broken ribs, a fractured foot bone, as well as damage to the hand joints and tendons. Does the patient have any enemies? The assailant seems to have some skill. The injuries are not severe, but the patient has truly suffered."

Lin Tianye's heart suddenly turned cold. He had been hoping that since the blood on the ground didn't belong to Tao Rong, maybe he wouldn't be in serious trouble. However, as the doctor listed off a series of fractures and injuries, Lin Tianye's mind went blank.

Why did Tao Rong suffer such a great punishment? Isn't it all because of me?

Lin Tianye still vividly remembered the words Xu Dong had said. If it wasn't for his constant targeting of Tao Rong, making him have no place to stand in the crew, how would Xu Dong have any opportunities to exploit?

What a mess. Lin Tianye cursed himself in his heart.

Although Lin Tianye truly dislikes Tao Rong, what Li Qing said makes some sense. It's all about the previous generation's matters, and Tao Rong hasn't provoked him.

Lin Tianye would never accept Tao Rong, this illegitimate child, but seeing this obedient young boy covered in bruises, he couldn't help but feel a twinge of sympathy.

The doctor saw the sadness on his face and let out a sigh. "Don't be too sorrowful. We will do our best to treat Xu Dong and relieve his pain as much as possible."

"What? Xu Dong?" Lin Tianye was stunned.

"Are you not a relative of Xu Dong?" The doctor also became puzzled and asked.

How could I be the scum's family member?!! I'm asking Tao Rong! The kid, the short one!"

"Why are you in such a hurry?" the doctor complained, giving him a scornful look, "Acting like someone who has died."

Lin Tianye repeatedly apologized. The doctor continued, "The child is perfectly fine. He just took a sleeping pill and fell asleep. I don't know why he was brought to the hospital."

Lin Tianye had nothing to say in response to "......".

Fine, this child can actually fight.

Lin Tianye thanked the doctor and leaned against the door of the ward, feeling a mix of emotions in his heart. He felt grateful yet helpless, and there was an indescribable mood lingering within him.

Lin Tianye shook his head and let out a sigh, feeling that it was truly retribution.

The retribution evidently comes in pairs. Right after the doctor left, a man, not tall but quite robust, rumbled over with an imposing manner. Several others followed closely behind, seemingly seeking revenge.

Lin Tianye suddenly became nervous and immediately stood up straight, calling out, "Dad!"

Lin Baishui didn't say much, he raised his hand and gave a slap, producing a loud "pah!" sound. He was extremely angry at this point, and without any hesitation, he landed a solid slap on Lin Tianye's face. Lin Tianye didn't expect it at all and had no way to dodge. He was slapped so hard that his head went blank, and his face swelled visibly in an instant.

"This is the result of me asking you to take good care of your younger brother?! He ended up being admitted to the hospital! You're truly skilled!" Lin Baishui was infuriated, his face turning crimson red as he clenched his teeth, struggling to suppress his voice.

Lin Tianye was so dazed from the slap that he covered his face and remained silent.

Lin Baishui tried his best to lower his voice in the hospital corridor, as loud noise was not allowed. However, his momentum did not diminish in the slightest. He continued to scold, "How dare you drive Jingrong out of our home? Impressive! Do you think you have the right to make decisions for this family?! I'm still alive! I don't remember raising such a heartless and ungrateful person like you!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Tianye suddenly became furious, "I am heartless and unprincipled? You created such a big illegitimate child yourself and yet you accuse me of being heartless and unprincipled?! Let me tell you the truth, even if you kill me, I will never acknowledge this 'younger brother'!"

Lin Baishui was so angry that he almost fainted. He raised his hand, seemingly about to strike, but was stopped and persuaded by someone behind him. After taking a few deep breaths, he calmed down and looked at Lin Tianye, whose eyes were filled with fury, saying, "When did I ever say that Jingrong is my child?"

......

"Ah?" Lin Tianye's fuse for the barrel of explosives was suddenly extinguished.

It seems like I've never said it before...

Seeing Lin Tianye's confused expression, Lin Baishui became angry and laughed scornfully, "Do you have goldfish in your brain? Have you forgotten about Tao Jingrong? He is your cousin, Tao Zhengyang's son, and he recognizes me as his godfather. His parents passed away seven years ago, and this child also disappeared. I always thought you were sentimental, afraid of hurting your feelings, so I didn't dare to tell you. I didn't expect you to be so heartless! You have completely forgotten about our childhood playmate and are now even trying to harm me!"

"A-Tao?!"

Lin Tianye's intelligence finally returned, and as he reflected on his actions, he was regretting them deeply.