In the hospital, Yu Zhiyuan was asleep.

When Lu Jinxuan arrived, Yu Sangwan was sitting at the foot of the bed, massaging Yu Zhiyuan’s legs. Although he had been paralyzed for many years, his legs had not atrophied... thanks to Yu Sangwan’s persistent massages. In the daughter’s heart, one day, her father would stand up again!

What a beautiful wish. What a cruel reality...

Seeing her like this, Lu Jinxuan didn’t say anything, just sat quietly in the outer room, thinking it best to leave the space to them, father and daughter.

The doctor said, within these one or two days, Yu Zhiyuan might...

"Mmm..." Yu Zhiyuan groaned, slowly opening his eyes.

He had just taken a short nap, actually for a brief time.

"Dad." Yu Sangwan hurriedly stood up, "You’re awake? The porridge should be ready, I’ll go get you a bowl..."

"Taotao..."

Yu Zhiyuan reached out to pull Yu Sangwan, forcing a smile, shaking his head, "Wait a moment, talk to Dad first."

"...Alright." Yu Sangwan had to sit back down, her eyes constantly red.

Yu Zhiyuan looked around, confused, and sighed, "Has no one come?" 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

"No..." Yu Sangwan was slightly stunned, "Are you looking for Jinxuan? He came, he’s outside, should I call him in?"

"Sigh... no." Yu Zhiyuan reached out to grab his daughter, shook his head, "I’m not waiting for him..."

"Hmm?" Yu Sangwan didn’t understand what he meant, "Dad, do you have someone else to wait for? Is it Uncle An and them?"

"Hehe." Yu Zhiyuan laughed, "No... we can’t be considered family friends with the An Family."

As if afraid she’d continue asking, he changed the subject.

"Taotao..."

At the last moment of life, Yu Zhiyuan felt a deep attachment to this daughter. He truly regretted that, after depending on each other for so long, why did he treat her that way? Fu Xianlin’s daughter was not at all like her mother, but rather had the disposition of her father.

Distinguishing right from wrong, decisive and full of loyalty.

"Come here..."

Yu Sangwan obediently leaned her ear closer to hear Yu Zhiyuan speak softly.

"Dad has a safety deposit box at Holy Capital Central Bank. You need both our identifications to open it... remember, you can’t give the contents to anyone. Until you meet someone with the surname Fu..."

"..." Yu Sangwan was stunned, not expecting these were the words her father wanted to leave with her at his final moment.

She immediately thought of her origins, "Dad! What is it? Is it related to my mother?"

"Taotao." Yu Zhiyuan gripped her hand tightly, there were some things he dared not say.

A few days ago, after he woke up, Fu Xianlin came to see him once... and then left in a hurry.

Fu Xianlin looked very well. Eighteen years had passed, yet he seemed as vigorous as before. Yu Zhiyuan didn’t know how he spent these eighteen years, but a person whom he had served loyally all his life couldn’t be a simple man.

...

"Sir..." When Yu Zhiyuan saw him, he was too emotional to speak.

Fu Xianlin simply instructed him, "Take care of yourself and wait for me... you and Taotao, I will return soon to take you away! Taotao owes you her filial duties, it’s what you deserve!"

...

Recalling his master’s words, Yu Zhiyuan was in tears. Previously, he even thought this was how his life would end... he didn’t mind, but Mr.Fu’s daughter shouldn’t live such a life.

He looked up at the window, he was out of time, he couldn’t wait for Mr. Fu.

"Taotao, Dad doesn’t know if he should tell you, Dad doesn’t want you to be in danger... just remember, Mr. Fu is someone you can trust! Even more reliable than Lu Jinxuan!"

With her father being so earnest, Yu Sangwan naturally believed it.

She nodded, "Taotao remembers. This Mr. Fu, is he your friend?"

"..." Yu Zhiyuan’s eyes were distant, he sighed, "Ah, a friend? Yes, a friend... a friend to whom Dad could entrust his life, so Taotao, remember, don’t touch the safety deposit box contents until Mr. Fu appears."

"...Alright." Yu Sangwan felt her father had many secrets, but he would absolutely not tell them to her.

Yu Zhiyuan felt relieved after explaining, his gaze remained fixed on Yu Sangwan.

"Taotao, call Daddy once more..."

"..." Yu Sangwan was stunned, tears suddenly welled up, choking as she said, "Daddy."

Yu Zhiyuan cried as well, "Taotao, before you marry Lu Jinxuan, before gaining his family’s recognition, before Mr. Fu appears, don’t let anyone know you are Taotao! Don’t use the name Taotao again..."

"Daddy?" Yu Sangwan’s confusion deepened, "Why? What am I? Can’t it be said?"

"..." Yu Zhiyuan shook his head powerlessly, "Dad can no longer protect you, only Mr. Fu can in this world! Remember, Mr. Fu... Dad can only trust Mr. Fu. Promise me, Taotao, promise Daddy!"

"...Alright." Seeing her father so agitated, Yu Sangwan quickly nodded, "I understand, Daddy."

Yu Zhiyuan breathed a sigh of relief, glancing towards the kitchen, "Daddy is hungry, go get Daddy a bowl of abalone porridge!"

"Okay."

Yu Sangwan nodded, went to the kitchen, and brought a bowl of porridge, blowing on it as she walked, "It’s still a bit hot, but don’t worry, I’ll blow on it for you, drink slowly..."

Yu Zhiyuan watched her, a smile appearing at the corner of his lips. He, Song Dasen, had never loved anyone, never married, yet had such an admirable and filial daughter, was this life worth it? At the point of departure, he felt fortunate.

So tired, carrying the responsibility of the master Fu Xianlin’s entrusted care for eighteen years, now he could finally lay it down...

In his vision, Yu Sangwan slowly walked towards him, the tempting aroma of abalone porridge wafted through the air.

He smiled... closed his eyes, his breath... ceased...

"Dad, try it, I’ve cooled it."

Yu Sangwan sat at the bedside, bringing the spoon to Yu Zhiyuan’s lips. However, her father made no response at all.

"..." Blood rushed through Yu Sangwan, however, her palms and soles turned cold.

She couldn’t believe the reality and reached out to check Yu Zhiyuan’s breathing. Suddenly, she froze... a wave of despair surged from her heart, chilling her to the bone!

"..."

Yu Sangwan shuddered, shaking her head, "No, no..."

Her hands and feet had nowhere to settle, her body trembled more violently.

"Ah!"

She suddenly lunged forward, shaking Yu Zhiyuan vigorously, "Daddy! Daddy! Wake up, Daddy!"

Outside, Lu Jinxuan heard the commotion, and rushed in. Seeing her lose control like this, he was utterly heartbroken, quickly running over, embracing her, "Wanwan!"

"Ah!" Yu Sangwan’s face was ashen, as if she had lost her soul. Seeing Lu Jinxuan, she screamed harshly, "Daddy! Ah! He’s gone!"

Then, without warning, she passed out straight into Lu Jinxuan’s arms...