TL: Hua
“Okay, I’m really fine.” Ye Rongxu gently held Qin Chaoyan’s hand; his wrist bones were thin and slender.
“You were scared to tears.” Thinking of Qin Chaoyan’s appearance just now, he couldn’t help but curl up the corners of his lips and laugh, but he tasted sweetness inside.
The atmosphere in the ward suddenly became relaxed, as if the sadness and depression just now had never existed.
Qin Chaoyan was helpless and moved gently to put his hand under the quilt. With this movement, the injury on his right hand was revealed.
Because of the angle, Ye Rongxu only saw his left hand, but only now did he realize that the knuckles of his right hand were lightly bruised.
He hurriedly grabbed the hand.
Qin Chaoyan froze, his slender fingers curled a little unnaturally.
Ye Rongxu’s eyes fell on his wounds. After a moment, his slightly soft fingertips gently touched the bruises on his knuckles and then retracted as if he was electrocuted, or perhaps he was afraid of hurting him.
“Why is your hand injured?” He looked up, frowned, and asked, “Did you just fight with someone?”
These injuries were obviously caused by punching something too hard.
Thinking of this, he couldn’t help but half sit up again, grabbing Qin Chaoyan’s clothes and nervously asking, “What about the other places? Are there also injuries?”
Seeing that he was about to take off his clothes for inspection, Qin Chaoyan hurriedly held his hand and coughed lightly: “No, only on my hands; I beat… a scum.”
The last sentence was a little vague.
Hearing him say this, Ye Rongxu was relieved, and then his eyes fell back on the bruises: “Does it hurt?”
It doesn’t hurt.
Qin Chaoyan subconsciously wanted to say.
The one who was hit hurts more.
But Ye Rongxu was holding his hand, looking at the wound on his knuckles with a bit of heartache.
His eyes moved slightly, and he changed his words to, “It won’t hurt anymore if you blow on it.”
Ye Rongxu, who subconsciously was about to blow on the bruise, froze, and suddenly tossed his hand away with a red face, his eyes were erratic, and his tone was fierce: “Go find some medicine to apply yourself.”
Qin Chaoyan chuckled, his tone helpless: “So ruthless?”
Ye Rongxu twisted his head, ignoring him, revealing a reddish ear hiding in his dark hair, like it was carved out of pink jade.
Qin Chaoyan pretended to sigh and turned away.
Just after taking two steps, Ye Rongxu suddenly called him again; his tone was still a little unnatural, but more arrogant and awkward.
“If you are really clumsy and can’t even apply medicine, you must ask me for help. I can only reluctantly help you, alas.”
Then he showed a resigned look.
Qin Chaoyan subconsciously wanted to laugh, but sadness suddenly surged in his heart. The better Ye Rongxu treated him at this moment, the heavier the sadness became.
He suddenly didn’t dare to turn his head, didn’t dare to look at the smile of the person on the bed; his eyes gradually turned red.
“Okay.” He said very softly, suppressing the bitterness, but still refused to turn back and even left in a panic.
Ye Rongxu looked at his back a little strangely, but soon, his family members who knew he had woken up rushed into the ward.
Qin Chaoyan stood alone outside the ward for a long time. In the afternoon, his mobile phone received a text message.
He leaned against the slightly cool wall of the hospital corridor; his figure was thin and lonely, and his right hand, which had just been medicated, was playing with the mobile phone carelessly.
The eyes under the black hair revealed coldness.
The text message was sent by Xie Yunhua, and the content was very long, but she basically asked him if what he reported to the police, “Xie Yunming is suspected of murder and kidnapping,” was true.
She obviously didn’t know what Xie Yunming had done besides the fact that he went crazy and almost killed Qin Qijiang.
The wording of this text message was very cautious, and it should have been edited after careful consideration.
Qin Chaoyan didn’t reply immediately. He held his phone and stood there for a long time before pressing the screen and editing the message: ‘Has he come out?’
This “he” refers to Xie Yunming.
On the other end of the phone, Xie Yunhua replied after a long time: Yes.
Qin Chaoyan smiled self-deprecatingly and put away the phone completely.
This is the expected result.
Just like Xie Yunming said, without evidence, the police can only call the person over, question him, and let him go.
Without new evidence, it’s not even possible to reopen the investigation. Not to mention that Xie Yunming had so many lawyers and bodyguards by his side, and the events of that year had long since been dealt with cleanly.
As for himself, he had nothing, he couldn’t bring down the other party at all, and would even involve the Ye family and Ye Rongxu.
Qin Chaoyan closed his eyes and suddenly smashed his clenched hands against the wall. Blood oozed from his knuckles that had just been medicated.
*
Beside the black car, the lawyer respectfully opened the car door.
Xie Yunming bent down and sat in. After straightening his clothes, he said to the person next to him lightly, “Help me call Ye Boxuan.”
Xie Yunhua watched the car leave from a distance. Her hand gripping the phone exerted a little force, and suddenly she staggered back a step.
Xie Yi and Xie Yu hurriedly supported her. Xie Yi whispered, “Mom?”
Xie Yunhua waved her hand, signaling the two to let go, looking tired: “How could your uncle become like this? My parents are not here anymore, so no one can control him now.”
“And Chaoyan…” After a pause, she spoke again, her tone blank, “Xiao Yi, what do you think we should do now?”
Xie Yi thought about it and said, “I think Cousin should just listen to Uncle.”
As soon as the voice fell, Xie Yunhua and Xie Yu turned to look at him, with expressions of confusion.
Xie Yu’s expression was even worse, and he almost wrote the words “You are helping the tyrant” on his face.
Xie Yi coughed lightly: “Mom, just like you said, no one can deal with Uncle now, but… Uncle will eventually get old; time is on Cousin’s side, right?”
Xie Yunhua, Xie Yu: “…”
“I think it’s better for him to receive treatment again.” Xie Yunhua murmured after a long time.
*
In the hospital, Qin Chaoyan went to the ward to accompany Ye Rongxu for a while, waited for him to fall asleep, got up to help tuck the quilt, and then left very quietly.
In the corridor, Ye Boxuan hung up the phone; his face was not very good.
Turning around and seeing Qin Chaoyan coming out of the ward, he pondered for a second and suddenly said, “Qin Chaoyan, come with me.”
He hadn’t called Qin Chaoyan’s name directly like this for a long time, which made Qin Chaoyan’s heart sink inexplicably.
The two walked into the lounge next door in silence; the atmosphere was inexplicably depressing.
Ye Boxuan stood still, turned around, and looked at Qin Chaoyan for a while, then spoke carefully in a tone that wasn’t too good: “Your uncle just called me; he said…”
Qin Chaoyan’s face suddenly turned pale, and his body shook slightly.
Ye Boxuan was stunned for a moment and asked, “What’s wrong with you? Are you feeling unwell?”
Qin Chaoyan looked up at him; his lips were pale and trembling, and there was a tide of despair in his dark eyes.
While Ye Boxuan was still wondering what was wrong with him when he suddenly bent his knees and gently knelt on the ground.
“What are you doing?” Ye Boxuan was startled and hurried to pull him up.
Qin Chaoyan grabbed his arm and clothes tightly, his back straight, and his figure desperate.
“Uncle.” He spoke with difficulty, “I will solve this matter and will not let Xie Yunming threaten Xuxu’s safety, but I may need time. Please give me some time and don’t make me break up with Xuxu.”
Ye Boxuan was silent. After some time, he sighed softly, pulling him again, “You get up first.”
But Qin Chaoyan didn’t budge.
Ye Boxuan was helpless and said, “I promise you. Get up quickly.”
Qin Chaoyan stood up stiffly, his face still pale.
Ye Boxuan pressed his eyebrows and said, “To tell you the truth, your uncle just called and hoped that our Ye family, including Xuxu, would let you go. I won’t hide it from you. I was really angry when I heard those words.”
It sounded as if the Ye family was holding Qin Chaoyan hostage. Besides, their family’s Xuxu is good-looking and has a talent for painting. Except for his poor health, he was perfect in every way. He doesn’t need to rely on Qin Chaoyan.
But Xie Yunming’s words made it sound as if Xuxu was holding on to Qin Chaoyan.
Ye Boxuan was angry at the time, and he did have the impulse to say, “Just let the two break up and see whose child can’t live without whom.”
But after calming down, he also knew that Qin Chaoyan was Qin Chaoyan and Xie Yunming was Xie Yunming. Even if they were uncle and nephew, they had only known each other for a short time.
No matter what, Qin Chaoyan should not be blamed for this matter.
However, Xie Yunhua called him on the day she just returned to China and told him about Xie Yunming’s mental problems. In addition, Ye Boxuan had also seen Xie Yunming’s extreme behavior because of Xie Yunzhao’s accident in his early years.
He was somewhat worried that this person would have another attack and hurt Ye Rongxu.
After hearing Qin Chaoyan’s assurance, he relaxed a little and nodded, “It’s good that you can handle it.”
When Qin Chaoyan walked out of the hospital building, the afternoon sun was still dazzling, and the bright white light shone on his body, bringing scorching heat.
But he was shivering with cold as if he was struggling in chilly water.
He walked alone under the scorching sun, closed his eyes, and let the sun shine on him.
Pedestrians with parasols passed by, looked at him strangely, and left in a hurry.
The scorching sun finally tanned his pale face, but he didn’t sweat much.
He kept his eyes closed, his long eyelashes trembling.
He remembered the night he stood by the swimming pool and was caught in the rain. He remembered the night he failed to register for the college entrance examination, fainted on the roadside in the heavy rain after coming out of the hospital, and was taken back to the Ye family by Ye Rongxu. There were also countless cold nights when he was left at home by Zhang Yun when he was young, hungry, and cold…
He thought those were cold enough, but they were not as cold as this moment.
The sun made his skin red and painful, but it could not reach his bone marrow that was emitting coldness, nor could it reach his heart.
After a long time had passed, he stiffly took out his mobile phone, his fingers trembling while pressing a number.
“I promise you, I will go to Country E.” He said in an extremely calm tone, “Don’t hurt Xuxu.”
He had to solve this matter himself, no matter what method he used. He couldn’t involve the Ye family and Ye Rongxu, and he couldn’t be a coward, hiding under the protection of the Ye family and letting them confront Xie Yunming.
Moreover, he had already implicated the Ye family a lot, and some things would be unacceptable to the Ye family if they were really told.
After hanging up the phone, he closed his eyes again, his body trembling imperceptibly.
*
Two days later, Ye Rongxu was discharged from the hospital. Qin Chaoyan accompanied him back to the Ye family.
Ye Rongxu sat in the wheelchair and was a little depressed when he was pushed into the bedroom.
“Do you have to go to Country E? There are many good universities in the country.” He turned to ask Qin Chaoyan.
Qin Chaoyan picked him up and gently placed him on the bedside, then half-knelt in front of him, with a gentle smile on his face, and said softly: “Xie Yunming arranged this. I’ll go and deal with him for a while.”
Ye Rongxu suddenly leaned over, hugged his waist tightly, and said in a muffled voice, “He is very controlling.”
Qin Chaoyan was caught off guard, and his body stiffened for a moment; then he raised his hand and gently stroked his hair.
“I will call you.” He promised in a low voice.
Ye Rongxu nodded, thought for a moment, and then said, “But he’s your uncle. Since you are going, you should study hard. Don’t think about dealing with other people.”
Qin Chaoyan nodded and said hoarsely, “Okay.”
“Also, my dad said that Grandpa Du, who treated my leg before, is studying in Country M recently. After studying with several of his students, he helped me develop a new treatment plan. I have to go there for surgery. After a while, I may also go to Country M.”
Qin Chaoyan stiffened for a moment and said in a low voice, “I know, uncle told me yesterday, you have to …… heal well.”
“Of course I know that.” Ye Rongxu raised his head from his arms, still unhappy, “I just think it would be better if we went to the same country.”
Qin Chaoyan looked at his regretful expression, and his eyes suddenly felt sore.
Ye Rongxu didn’t realize that it wasn’t a matter of being in the same country or not, and Qin Chaoyan didn’t dare to say anything at all.
If Ye Rongxu and the Ye family knew that Xie Yunming had planned to kill Ye Rongxu’s mother to avenge him and his mother, only to implicate Ye Rongxu into a handicapped and weak body, what would they think of him? They might not necessarily vent their anger on him, but it was bound to be impossible to let Ye Rongxu be with him again.
And what would have happened if he and Chen Jiang had not arrived in time for the kidnapping last year?
Qin Chaoyan didn’t dare to think about it at all and couldn’t think about it.
“I will call you often, and you must call me when you arrive in Country M.” He could only say it again in a hoarse voice.
“I know; you have said it many times.” Ye Rongxu rolled his eyes and asked again, “Are you leaving tomorrow? Should I go to the airport to see you off?”
Qin Chaoyan shook his head slowly and said, “No, Xie Yunming…that person is not easy to get along with.”
“Okay.” Ye Rongxu also remembered that his uncle was very gloomy, and he felt a little sorry when he heard this.
The next day, Qin Chaoyan and Xie Yunming boarded the plane to Country E.
Ye Rongxu didn’t go to see him off, but he received many text messages from him.
Qin Chaoyan told him about everything, telling him to eat well, remember to wear clothes when it’s cold, and not to soak wolfberries in a thermos cup…
Ye Rongxu was helpless. It was summer; how could it be cold?
Later on, when there was really nothing else to say, Qin Chaoyan began to “report” his itinerary to him, including security checks and boarding.
Ye Rongxu held his phone, typing and making fun of the other party while grinning.
Ye Boxuan secretly shook his head when he saw that he was able to be silly and happy even while holding his cell phone.
The bodyguard Chen Jiang suddenly came in from outside, walking in a hurry, with a head full of sweat, walking to Ye Boxuan’s side, bending down low, and saying, “Sir, there is something to report to you.”
Ye Boxuan’s eyes were still on the newspaper, and he said casually, “What is it? Let’s talk about it here.”
Chen Jiang raised his head, glanced at Ye Rongxu quickly, but lowered his voice and said, “It’s… about the young master; it’s better to report to you alone.”
Ye Boxuan turned his head to look at him, suddenly put down the newspaper, stood up, and said, “Come to the study.”
The two hurriedly left.
Ye Rongxu looked up and felt a little strange.
*
In the study, Chen Jiang followed Ye Boxuan in.
After closing the door, he respectfully took out a file bag and handed it over, saying, “Sir, after Young Master’s kidnapping case was closed last year, you said that there must be a hand behind the scenes and asked me to continue to keep an eye on Bohai Cleaning. Now I have found some clues.”
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