Chapter 244 Gastrorrhagia (P art One)


    In the CEO''s office of the AJ Group.


    William was lost in thought as he stared at the gold-ted invitation in his hand.


    "Dear Mr. William Lan, CEO of AJ Group and Vice Chairman of the Film Industry Association of A


    City, you are cordially invited to the 18th Golden Cup Awards Ceremony." The Golden Cup Awards


    was arguably the most important event for everyone involved in the entertainment industry in A City.


    The ceremony would feature different moviespeting in different categories.


    "Is ''Be Together'' participating in this film festival, Virgil?" William suddenly asked, startling the man


    beside him.


    "It is," Virgil answered, apanied by a quick nod.


    "I see." William nodded slightly as well. "That''s all. You may leave now."


    "Okay, boss." Virgil then walked out of William''s office and gently closed the door behind him.


    The festival was still a month away but William was already considering the chances of Be


    Together. With its impressive box office performance—more than 100 million in three days-there


    was no doubt that the movie would bring home something during the ceremony.


    As William tapped his index finger on the table, an idea came to his mind.


    Because "Be Together" was on the verge of bing the biggest sess of Mary''s career, it


    would only be appropriate for him to "be together" with Mary as well.


    ''It''s time I prepare my romantic proposal to her!'' he excitedly thought. ''Besides, ourck of marriage


    certificate has really been bothering me these days.''


    Meanwhile, as soon as Sh finished shooting her movie, she became a cast member for an


    outdoor reality show. She was incredibly excited for it, but she did not expect how exhausted she


    would be from all climbing and swimming they had to do.


    Despite all of that, she felt happy and fulfilled. Finally, she was experiencing what she had been


    dreaming all her life: being busy with multiple projects and having countless dedicated fans.


    That night, after finishing a shoot thatsted until one o''clock in the morning, she decided to drop by


    her entertainmentpany.


    "Josie, you may go home first." Since it was incrediblyte, she thought that it would be better if she


    drove her assistant home first. "Sh," said Josie, who was still a college student and always


    quietly following Sh, "Felicia told me to never let you out of my sight. I''m sorry but I can''t leave


    you alone."


    "I will be fine on my own." Sh waved her hand to further dismiss Josie. "Haven''t you noticed how


    late it already is? You should already be home by this hour. I also need to go to the hospital to visit


    my son. Look, I already brought you to your door!"


    "But..."


    "Josie, what you should be thinking about is the important schedule we have tomorrow afternoon!


    You should rest so you''d have energy for it." Sh smiled at her assistant reassuringly. "I''ll sleep in


    the hospital tonight. Obviously, you can''t sleep there with me. You can just pick me up tomorrow."


    "Then..."


    "Oh my god, Josie. Just rx and go home!" Sh rolled her eyes and waved at Josie again. "Trust


    me, I''ll be okay. I can do this on my own.


    "Sh, I''ll practice driving soon. When I get my driver''s license, you won''t have to drive after


    working so hard," Josie said as she bit her lower lip in embarrassment.


    "That is such a good idea, Josie!" Sh eximed ecstatically as she pursed her lips. "I can''t wait


    for that day toe!" "Sh, drive carefully. Good night."


    "I will. Now get out of my car and get inside your house! I have to go now." Josie slowly exited the


    car. As soon as she was out, Sh waved her goodbye, started the car, and drove away.


    She drove back to thepany. One good thing about working in the entertainment industry was


    that even during the wee hours of the night, there were still people in the building.


    When she arrived, she sat in the lounge for a while to take out herptop and her gift for Ray. After


    that, she walked to the elevator happily.


    Ding!


    Finally, the elevator reached the floor where Sh was. Slowly, the door opened in front of her.


    She was about to enter the elevator with a beaming smile, only to see a seemingly pained Barry,


    who leaned against one corner of the elevator.


    His arms were wrapped around his torso, his face was pale, and sweat beaded on his forehead. He


    was in so much pain that he did not even notice Sh.


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    "Mr. Gu, are you okay?" Seeing that something might be wrong with Barry, she immediately walked


    into the elevator. "Does your stomach hurt?" Barry tried to lift his head, but he could not. He barely


    even had the strength to speak! Because of that, he feebly raised his hand and shook it to show


    that he was fine.


    "It seems like you''re in pain. Are you sure you''re all right?" Sh held one of Barry''s arms to make


    sure he would not just plop to the ground.


    Barry trembled slightly and his stomach began to churn harder than ever.


    Another "ding" came and the elevator doors opened again. Sh wanted to help him out to where


    he wanted to go, but Barry copsed forwards, falling on her shoulders.


    Sh was caught off guard. She could not do anything as Barry was way bigger and taller than her.


    "Mr. Gu..." Flustered but determined to help a man in need, Sh held on to Barry''s waist and tried


    her best to help him out of the elevator. "Mr. Gu, just hold on!"


    Sh''s hands were now shaking. She had no idea what was wrong with Barry, but she knew that


    he was in grave danger. Though struggling, she sessfully led Barry to her car after some time.


    They then immediately rushed to the hospital.


    "Mary..."


    Barry''s painful groans filled the car. Sh had known him long enough that he was calling Mary''s


    name.


    Though Barry was in so much pain, Mary was still in his mind. He must have loved her deeply.


    A few minutester, they finally arrived at the hospital and Barry was immediately taken to the


    emergency room. It was then revealed that Barry had gastrorrhagia and that he needed to be


    operated as soon as possible.


    When Barry was wheeled into the operating room, Sh felt herself starting to panic. She paced


    back and forth in the corridor, not knowing what to do. After pondering for a while, she sent Mary a


    text.


    In Kary Vi.


    Mary was sleeping soundly in William''s arms when her phone beeped. Its screen shed brightly in


    the dark room.


    It was sote. Who could it be?


    William was the one who got woken up by the sudden notification. With eyes half-open, he picked


    up the phone to check who it was.


    "Manager Lu, Mr. Gu is sick. The doctor said that his stomach was bleeding inside and he should be


    operated as soon as possible. If you have time, I suggest that youe and see him. He kept


    calling your name while we were on the way to the hospital. I''m sorry for disturbing you thiste."


    William became fully awake after reading the message. His eyes turned misty and gloomy. He


    wanted to delete the message so that Mary would not be able to read it. He, however, hesitated a


    few times.


    Stomach bleeding...


    He nced at Mary and she was still fast asleep beside him.


    Deep inside, he was struggling whether or not to wake her to tell her what happened. After a while,


    he finally decided to do it. He began nudging her to wake her up.


    "Hey, wake up. Something came up." "Be quiet." Mary mumbled half-awake while frowning. "Stop.


    I''m so sleepy."


    "Mary, you have to wake up." William swallowed and his Adam''s apple rolled up and down. "Barry is


    sick."


    "What?"''


    "Barry''s stomach was bleeding! He is in the hospital."


    "What? Now?" Upon hearing this, Mary


    immediately sat up from the bed. With her bloodshot eyes, she asked in a panicked tone, "Where is


    he now?"


    "I don''t actually know." With a bitter smile, William handed the phone to Mary. "Sh texted you."


    "Let me see." Mary took the phone from William and read the message. Soon after that, she dialed


    Sh''s number. Her expression was both anxious and confused.


    "Hello, Sh? Hmm... Which hospital? Okay... Alright."


    Mary hung up the phone at once and readied herself to get out of bed.


    "Are you going to the hospital now?" asked William.


    "Yes." Mary nodded as she started to get dressed. "Although it''s just a minor operation, I think it


    would be better if I go there and apany him. I''m not in a hurry though. I''ll cook some porridge


    for him. You may go back to sleep."


    But before Mary could go, William grabbed her arm. "Are you really going to leave me behind while


    you go and see him yourself?"


    "William, Barry is sick." Mary patted William''s hand, indicating that he should let her go.


    "Then I''ll go with you." He quickly grabbed his clothes and put them on. "Don''t stop me. It''s early in


    the morning. You know I won''t let you go out alone."


    She just rolled her eyes. She looked at him and said, "Fine. But you don''t have to get up now. I''ll


    cook him porridge first before we go see him.