Ji Tingyangâs hand was slashed with a long wound, nearly spreading across his entire backhand, blood streaming out.
Lin Xuâs hands trembled slightly, and even her speech became inarticulate, âButler, quickly call the family doctor to come overâ¦â
âIâve already called, the doctor is on the way,â the butler said.
âThen go ask how much longer,â Lin Xu was still not reassured and suddenly stood up, âNever mind, just tell the driver to take us to the hospital, Iâ¦â
At that moment, Ji Tingyang took hold of her, speaking to comfort her, âThe wound isnât deep, it just looks serious, donât worry,â
âButâ¦â
âI really am fine.â
âAlright,â Lin Xu sat back down, her eyes full of worry as she watched his wound, muttering about how much longer until the doctor arrives.
Ji Tingyang watched her worried expression, the corners of his lips quietly lifting in a place no one noticed.
Previously, Wen Li had also snuck off to meet with Xiao Yu, but even if he was badly injured, she wouldnât care.
âLady Wen, no matter how I advise him, the young master refuses to go to the hospital. Please come back and help me persuade him,â the butler said to Wen Li on the other end of the call with an urgent tone.
âIâm already going crazy being locked up in the villa all the time, and now that I finally have a bit of freedom, I wonât come back!â Wen Li resolutely refused, âPlease tell him to stop doing such self-harming things; no one really cares!â
The call was hung up.
The butler turned around, his expression uneasy as he glanced at Ji Tingyang, whose face was somber.
His complexion was like a dark cloud overcasting his visage, his deep eyes chillingly cold and terrifying, the atmosphere around him at an absolute low.
Just when the butler thought a storm of fury was about to erupt, Ji Tingyang turned and went upstairs without saying a word.
Blood flowed down from his hand, staining the carpet on the floor red, spreading all the way to the second floor.
The butler sighed and made a call to the family doctor, âThe elder young masterâs condition has worsened, please hurry over doctorâ¦â
âPlease hurry over, doctor, Iâm afraid if he keeps bleeding like this, heâs going to suffer from blood loss,â Lin Xu, anxious from the wait, couldnât help but dial the doctor to urge him on.
Ji Tingyangâs thoughts were pulled back as he grasped her hand, which was trembling slightly.@@novelbin@@
It was not true that no one cared about him.
His mother was worried and cared about him, she was the one who cared about him the most.
Even Xie Changyan could not compare to him.
Xie Changyan, after all, was a stranger, while he and his mother were related by blood, the closest of people.
With this thought, Ji Tingyangâs heavy heart became much lighter.
Warmth spread from the hands they held, like the warm sun of spring, making everything around them warm and bright.
Under the urging of Lin Xu, the doctor finally arrived in his car.
Just as Ji Tingyang had said, the wound looked terrible but was not serious.
As the doctor disinfected and treated him, he lectured, âPresident Ji, Iâve told you so many times not to do such selfâ¦â
âCough, cough!â
Ji Tingyang coughed a few times forcefully, interrupting what the doctor was about to say.
Lin Xu looked puzzled, âDoctor, what were you just about to say not to do?â
Under Ji Tingyangâs slightly threatening gaze, the doctor swiftly changed his words, âNot to touch water⦠donât let the wound come into contact with water for the next few days, or it might get infected. Remember that, okay?â
Lin Xu nodded, âYes, I will keep an eye on him.â
Not until Ji Tingyangâs wound was completely treated did Lin Xuâs anxious mood gradually calm down, and then she suddenly remembered Xie Changyan.
When she saw Ji Tingyang get injured, all she thought about was attending to his wound as quickly as possible, forgetting to even thank Xie Changyan.
She looked outside through the living room window and saw nothing but darkness outside the gate; there was no sign of a car.
She had no idea when he had left.
Lin Xu pondered for a moment, then took out her phone and sent him a message.
Willow Wadding: âThank you for taking me back just now. Ji Tingyangâs injury isnât serious, and he should recover in a while.â
Lin Xu thought he might be busy, so after waiting for a while without a reply, she put down her phone and started doing other things.
However, on the second and third day, Xie Changyan still hadnât replied.
Could it be that his mood hadnât improved from last time?
Lin Xu considered visiting Xieâs to see him again, but Ji Tingyang, who was recuperating at home due to his injury, had been clinging to her, preventing her from having any free time to see Xie Changyan.
âMother, your favorite snacks are gone; letâs go to the supermarket together today,â Ji Tingyang said, his eyes twinkling with anticipation.
Lin Xu smiled helplessly. âThereâs no hurry to buy snacks, but shouldnât you be going to work?â
âThe injury on my hand hasnât healed yet,â Ji Tingyang said.
âThe wound has already scabbed over, and the doctor also said it doesnât interfere with work,â Lin Xu replied.
Ji Tingyangâs eyes flickered, and a look of struggle appeared on his face. He remained silent.
âAlright, if you donât want to go to work, then donât. Youâve been working for so many years, whatâs wrong with our Ting Yang being lazy for a few days?â Lin Xu ruffled his hair and didnât press the issue.
Ji Tingyangâs cheeks turned a subtle red, and he responded in a low voice.
Ji Tingyang stayed at home for another week or so until the wound on his hand healed completely, and without any more excuses to stay, he went to work reluctantly.
Just as Lin Xu was about to breathe a sigh of relief, the person âmonitoringâ her switched from Ji Tingyang to Ji Zeqiu.
Lin Xu: ???
âDonât you have to shoot your scenes?â
âIâve just finished my last job, and thereâs nothing else planned for now, so I can stay at home for a bit longer,â Ji Zeqiu said.
âThen you rest well at home, I have to go out for a while and will be back late,â Lin Xu said while changing her shoes in the entryway.
Ji Zeqiu suddenly stood up, âIâll come with you!â
He remembered Ji Tingyangâs instructions before leaving.
âSomeone has been harassing mother recently; remember to keep an eye out and donât let anyone get close to her.â
âWho? Whoâs harassing her?!â Ji Zeqiuâs vigilance kicked in instantly. âIs it Zhou Hongwen, he hasnât given up yet?!â
Ji Tingyang paused, âRight, itâs him. So, if mother goes out, you have to keep an extra watch.â
Ji Zeqiu couldnât afford to relax upon seeing Lin Xu about to leave and quickly followed suit.
âWhy are you following me?â Lin Xu asked, puzzled.
âLately, there have been many bad people outside, and itâs not safe for a girl to go out alone,â Ji Zeqiuâs gaze shifted uneasily.
Unable to win over Ji Zeqiu, Lin Xu had to let him accompany her, and the destination changed from Xieâs to the shopping mall.
The pair walked side by side, chatting and laughing through the mall.
As they passed by a clothing store, Ji Yuqiao was inside shopping for clothes.
Ji Yuqiao was no stranger to the figure of Ji Zeqiu, and she noticed him at first glance.
Her eyes lit up, and just as she was about to call out to him, she was distracted by the woman beside him.
Ji Zeqiu obediently bent down as the woman snugged the hat on his head tightly.
The pair seemed intimately close.
Ji Yuqiaoâs eyes narrowed slightly, finding the woman beside him strangely familiar.
After thinking for a long while, her pupils suddenly dilated in recognition.
She finally remembered who the woman by Ji Zeqiuâs side was!