1 Chapter 1 The Daughter's Serious Illness_1

"Ah! I'm finally free."

In Zhonghai City's First Prison, Yang Yi stepped out of the prison gates and took a deep breath of fresh air.

A year of prison life had finally come to an end.

But Yang Yi didn't stay excited for too long; he knew there were more important things waiting for him to do.

It was his daughter Yiyi's third birthday today, and his release was the perfect surprise for her.

However, no one came to pick up Yang Yi, and there were no cars to hail on the roadside. Yang Yi had no choice but to look at the signs and run towards the city.

During a year in prison, Yang Yi had undergone a complete transformation. To avoid being bullied, he followed a mentor to exercise and had turned into a muscle man.

Before his release, this mentor gave Yang Yi a Jade Pendant. He said it would bring safety and advised Yang Yi to carry it with him at all times.

Yang Yi was extremely grateful to this mentor, and in prison, he had promised to personally welcome him when the mentor was released.

After running on the main road for an hour, Yang Yi finally encountered a bus heading to the city.

After several transfers, Yang Yi finally returned to the Lianhua Community in the old city area. This was his father-in-law's home, where Yang Yi had moved in four years ago.

Standing at the doorstep, Yang Yi straightened his clothes. This was a suit someone had prepared for him since no one from his father-in-law's house had bothered to visit him in a year.

Thinking of seeing his daughter Yiyi soon, Yang Yi's heart was filled with excitement. After chanting a few words to himself in his heart, Yang Yi took out the gift he had prepared for Yiyi and then knocked on the door.

However, there was no response from inside, and no one came to open the door. After knocking a few more times, there still wasn't any answer.

What's going on? Where is my wife's family?

"Hey, are you Yang Yi? Have you been released from prison?"

Just then, an elderly neighbor happened to return.

"Hello Uncle Liu, I just wanted to ask, why isn't anyone from my wife's family at home?"

"What? You don't know yet? Your daughter Yiyi is seriously ill and hospitalized. Your wife's family is all at the hospital!"

"Ah? Seriously ill?" When Yang Yi heard this, he was utterly shocked. Then he felt heartache and fury.

His daughter was seriously ill, and his wife didn't even inform him?

"Yes, at the First Hospital. I heard she's about to undergo surgery. You should hurry over!"

"Okay, thank you, Uncle Liu."

Yang Yi quickly rushed out of the community and headed for the hospital.

Half an hour later, Yang Yi finally arrived at the hospital. After inquiring in the inpatient department, he found out his daughter's ward.

After running all the way, Yang Yi finally reached his daughter's ward.

On the hospital bed, his three-year-old daughter looked pale and weak, with yellowish skin and white lips.

A year ago, his daughter was a lovely little sprite, but in just a short year, she had become this frail.

When Yang Yi saw this scene, tears instantly fell.

"Yiyi, Daddy is so sorry!"

Yang Yi cried as he came to Yiyi's side and tightly held onto her little hand.

Yiyi was awakened by the cry, and seeing her long-missed father by her side, she too burst into tears.

"Dad, Dad, you finally came back! Yiyi thought Daddy didn't want Yiyi anymore."

"No, how could Daddy not want Yiyi! Daddy just had important things to do."

As soon as Yang Yi's words fell, the sound of high heels clicked outside the door, accompanied by the footsteps of a man in leather shoes.

The footsteps halted at the door of the ward, and Yang Yi immediately turned to look.

At the door stood a stunningly beautiful woman in professional attire. Her figure was graceful, her skin fair, and her features exquisitely refined. More importantly, she exuded an aura of noble elegance.

Beside the woman was a man dressed in a suit and leather shoes, looking like an elite, yet he seemed rather sleazy.

"Who are you? Who let you barge into the ward?"

The suited man became angry as soon as he saw Yang Yi.

However, the woman stopped him, "Zeng Yang, this is none of your business."

"Qing Ya, this..."

Yang Yi didn't care who the man was, but instead, with tears in his eyes, confronted the woman: "Gu Qingya, why is my daughter seriously ill? Why didn't you tell me?"

"Yang Yi, what right do you have to call her your daughter? You're a criminal, what use would it be to tell you?" Gu Qingya retorted.

"You..." Yang Yi couldn't rebut; he was once a man who had nothing and had joined her family, then later went to prison unexpectedly. How could he afford his daughter's medical expenses?

"So, this is your worthless husband, Yang Yi! Qingya, didn't you say you'd divorce him once he got out of jail? It's time now!" Zeng Yang's face twisted with malicious glee.

"Zeng Yang, you go out first. I want to talk to him."

"What's there to talk about? I'll pay for Yiyi's medical expenses, isn't it just a million? Besides, if you stay with me from now on, it'll be a bright future, which would also give Yiyi a better future, right?"

Hearing these words, Yang Yi's heart burned with rage. Could it be that after a year in prison, Gu Qingya had moved on to another man? He had gone to jail to protect her!

"Gu Qingya, tell me, what is going on? Who is this man?" Yang Yi demanded.

"Shut up, Yang Yi, you don't have any right to question me! Now that you're back, you have one choice: sign the divorce papers and then get lost."

"Gu Qingya, you… fine, you want a divorce, you can have it. But I'm taking Yiyi with me, she is my daughter."

"You? Taking her with you would ruin her! Can you afford the medical bills? Do you want her to beg on the streets with you?"

"Even if I take her begging on the streets, she's still my daughter. She's not like you, willing to do anything for money."

"Yang Yi, you're shameless! Me, for money? This is for Yiyi! If you're capable, then come up with a million!"

Hearing Gu Qingya and Yang Yi's heated argument, Yiyi began to cry loudly.

"Daddy, Mommy, please don't fight! Yiyi doesn't want to get treated anymore, Yiyi just wants to have Mommy and Daddy by her side."

Hearing Yiyi's words, the hearts of both Yang Yi and Gu Qingya felt as if they were being pierced by the tip of a knife.

"Yiyi, Daddy's here." Yang Yi immediately went back to his daughter's side.

Gu Qingya, however, pushed Yang Yi away, "Get lost! You're unworthy."

"Yiyi, Mommy's here, don't cry."

Zeng Yang watched the scene with jealousy and hatred. He had already taken possession of Gu Qingya before, and it was this Yiyi who stood in the way. Yet, he wouldn't mind considering Yiyi his daughter—she was indeed cute and sensible. But to Yiyi, he was never in her sight.

Just as Zeng Yang was about to say something, a doctor rushed in hurriedly.

"Family of Yang Yiyi, the bone marrow transplant has a successful match! Prepare one million in fees within 24 hours, or we have to wait for the next opportunity."