The light above the operating room was still on.
Xie Zhenting and Xie Jinran stood outside, silent and conflicted.
Neither of them had expected such a sudden turn of events.
For a moment, they were caught off guard and filled with lingering fear.
Finally, the younger brother could not bear the silence any longer and asked worriedly, "Brother, do you think Xie Chen was the one behind this?!"
Ever since they had formed a united front,
Xie Jinran felt that his relationship with Xie Chen had eased somewhat.
So, naturally, he had started addressing him more intimately.
Xie Zhenting did not answer right away. He nervously loosened his tie before speaking. "I don't know, but for something like this to happen... it was probably him, wasn't it?!"
"Brother, actually, I..." Xie Jinran hesitated. "I hope Dad doesn't wake up for now. That way, we'll have a chance..."
"I feel the same way," Xie Zhenting cut him off. "We'll have a chance to save Mom and... seize power!"
Xie Jinran nodded in agreement.
After all, compared to their ruthless father, their simple-minded mother was easier to control.
And if they did not act soon, their mother might lose her life!
Thinking of this, Xie Jinran said, "Big Brother, stay here and keep watch. I'll go home first."
"Go," Xie Zhenting said with a nod.
So, while their biological father lay unconscious, Xie Jinran opened the basement at home and helped his barely breathing mother upstairs.
At first, Mother Xie was terrified. Her voice trembled as she asked,
"Did your father let me out?"
"No," Xie Jinran shook his head, just about to explain.
Mother Xie could not help but scream, "Then hurry up and send me back! If your father finds out, he'll definitely beat me again!"
She struggled in panic,