Yunji Hospital, the most renowned private hospital in City A.
Lou Yuming led Song Xi directly towards the director's office.
Song Xi observed the hospital's environment, thinking: If only I could bring my brother here for treatment, his chances of waking up would be very high. But with a four-figure cost, I simply can't afford it...
The equipment here was top-notch, gathering medical titans from various fields both domestically and internationally. Those who came here for treatment were either wealthy or noble, with daily inpatient fees reportedly reaching four figures.
She sighed, lamenting her own poverty.
Seeing her crestfallen expression, Lou Yuming assumed she was in unbearable pain and quickened his pace, pulling her along.
"...No, we don't have to queue?" Song Xi was stunned.
Naturally, they didn't.
As soon as they entered the room, the doctor saw Lou Yuming and stood up with a "swish."
"Mr. Lou, what brings you here?"
Lou Yuming placed his hand on Song Xi's shoulder and made her sit down, his voice deep, "Apply a cast for her."
The doctor secretly glanced at Song Xi. "Yes, sir!"
The cast was applied quickly. As they were leaving, perhaps feeling the atmosphere was harmonious, the doctor couldn't help but ask, "Mr. Lou, this lady..."
Before he could finish, a sharp glance from Lou Yuming sent a chill down the doctor's spine, and he swallowed the rest of his words.
After leaving the office, Lou Yuming lifted her arm and examined it a few times. "Does it still hurt?"
"It doesn't hurt anymore," Song Xi nodded obediently.
He was so gentle, and Song Xi felt a little embarrassed, fearing he might see through her. She quickly changed the subject, "Is Miss Ge also in this hospital?"
She had heard Officer Guo mention it at the police station.
Lou Yuming nodded slightly.
"I want to go see her." Fearing he might refuse, she reached out and grabbed the corner of his shirt.
Lou Yuming raised an eyebrow in helplessness, his gaze falling on her small hand. When had she become so adept at acting cute?
He stared at her for a moment before finally agreeing to her request.
Song Xi breathed a sigh of relief and secretly looked at him, tonight, he seemed to be doting on her more than usual.
The VIP ward was on the twenty-third floor.
This was Song Xi's first time here. There was a faint, almost imperceptible smell of disinfectant in the air, unlike other hospitals, not pungent at all.
The corridor was spotless, with security guards patrolling twenty-four hours, exuding a sense of security.
However, the surroundings were eerily quiet, so silent you could hear a pin drop.
For some reason, Song Xi felt a little scared and secretly tugged at Lou Yuming's clothes again.
As they reached the ward door, Lou Yuming knocked and then reminded her in a low voice, "How much longer are you going to hold on?"
Song Xi was greatly embarrassed!
The door slowly opened, and her hand retracted as if shocked.
Lou Yuming curved his lips where she couldn't see.
"Mr. Lou?"
Song Xi peeked through the gap and saw a kind-faced couple, who looked like Ge Baitao's parents.
Lou Yuming gave a few instructions, and the couple acknowledged them, politely inviting her into the ward.
Song Xi thanked them. As she closed the door, she heard Lou Yuming say sternly, "Don't worry, I will definitely give the Ge family and Elder Ge an explanation for this matter."
The ward was very quiet, stark white. Ge Baitao lay in bed, her face pale, blending in with the white surroundings.
Violent and cruel images suddenly flashed through Song Xi's mind. Her temples throbbed sharply, and she held onto the edge of the bed, her body swaying precariously.
"Are you alright!"
Song Xi looked up at the sound and saw Ge Baitao, who had seemed like a vegetable just moments ago, now sitting up energetically.
She was greatly surprised. "You..."
"Shh!" Ge Baitao stealthily glanced at the door and whispered, "Keep your voice down, don't let my parents find out."
"When did you wake up? Are you alright? How badly are you hurt?"
Her tone was urgent and full of concern. Ge Baitao, on the other hand, felt a bit embarrassed by her worry. "Don't worry, it's just a small scratch on my back. If my mother hadn't made such a fuss, I would have woken up long ago."
"Really?" Song Xi was still worried. The way she had fallen down at the time was still vivid in her memory.
"It's alright, Sister Xi. My parents are taking care of me. It's just a shame about my denim jacket. You know, I had to ask so many代购 (daigou - personal shoppers) to snatch it!"
The address "Sister Xi" brought them closer. Song Xi didn't dislike the term and said, "Don't worry, I'll pay you for that jacket."
Ge Baitao glanced at her. "Why would you pay for it? If anyone's going to pay, it's Zhang Qi! I'll make him pay for ten of them!"
Song Xi chuckled. "Okay."
The atmosphere instantly became livelier. Ge Baitao looked at Song Xi's injuries and couldn't help but say, "You seem more seriously injured than I am. Does it hurt?"
"It's okay. I won't die."
Her casual tone made Ge Baitao feel a pang of sympathy.
"That beast Zhang Qi, I'll definitely make him pay the price! Where is he now?"
Song Xi paused. "He..."
Meanwhile, at the police station.
Zhang Qi waited all day and no one came to bail him out. He was tormented and threw a fit for a long time, not only smashing things in the detention cell but also cursing.
Finally realizing no one was paying attention, he sat on the floor in despair.
After an unknown amount of time, someone suddenly called his name.
"Zhang Qi, someone is here to bail you out."
At that moment, Zhang Qi's eyes regained their light.
However, he never imagined that the person who came to bail him out would be Anna!
Zhang Qi looked at her, feeling it was undignified to encounter someone he didn't know well here. He asked with a roguish expression, "How did you know I was here?"
"I heard you haven't eaten anything all day. Are you hungry? I'll take you for French cuisine."
Anna's red lips curled into a smile. News of him assaulting someone had already spread throughout their circle. If it weren't for the fear of offending Lou Yuming, those people would probably have come to laugh at him by now.
"What's there to eat? That bitch Song Xi hasn't gotten out yet. I want to wait for her to come out, and then I'll kill her!"
Anna twirled a strand of her hair with her index finger, her movements a bit alluring.
"She seems to have left long ago."
"What!"
Zhang Qi's eyes widened in anger. "Who took her? Who allowed it? Who dares!"
Lou Yuming.
Anna glanced at him and smiled, "I don't know."
She wasn't foolish enough to stir up trouble between the uncle and nephew. If things went wrong, she would be the first to die.
"Damn it!"
Zhang Qi exploded in rage and slammed the car door with a loud bang. "I want to go home!"
Anna remained smiling, "I'll take you."
...
Meanwhile, Song Xi seemed to have opened a floodgate of words.
Ge Baitao had never seen her talk so much before and couldn't help but tease, "I didn't realize you were such a chatterbox."
Song Xi smiled bashfully, her ears turning red easily.
"Why... why did you come to save me then?"
Ge Baitao tilted her head back and said boldly, "Maybe I just didn't like Zhang Qi? But I'm the type of person who likes to meddle. Since we're friends now, you don't need to dwell on it."
Song Xi pursed her lips. How could she not dwell on it?
This was the first time in her life that someone had thrown themselves into danger to protect her. Even now, her heart felt warm.
Song Xi clasped her hand and said firmly, "Baitao, if you ever need any help, just tell me. I'll do everything I can!"
"Okay!"
Knock, knock—
There was a knock at the door, and Ge Baitao instantly fell back onto the bed.
Song Xi glanced at the clock on the wall. It had been half an hour. She immediately stood up. "Excuse me, Auntie, I accidentally got carried away talking with Bai Tao for a bit longer."
Instead of being angry, Ge's mother looked gratified. "It's alright. Taozi has always been spoiled by us. She doesn't have many friends outside. It's good that you can talk with her for a while longer, maybe she'll wake up soon."
"Song Xi."
Lou Yuming called her name. She nodded to Ge's mother and then walked over.
"In three days, I will have Zhang Qi personally come to apologize," Lou Yuming said.
Ge's father pondered for a moment and nodded.
Lou Yuming left with Song Xi.
Song Xi thought the Ge family were all very reasonable, especially Ge's mother, who was gentle and kind, looking very benevolent.
"Benevolent?"
Back in the car, Lou Yuming heard the adjective and chuckled. "That's because they haven't told Elder Ge about this matter yet."
"Elder Ge?"
Lou Yuming stepped on the gas pedal. "Ge Baitao's grandfather."
Upon returning to the villa, Lou Yuming went to the bathroom to shower. Song Xi lay on the bed. After ten minutes, the bathroom door slowly opened.
The man was bare-chested, his sexy abs and mermaid line clearly visible. Dark hair tips dripped with water, tracing a path down his chest muscles, a scene that made the blood rush.
Song Xi's face instantly turned crimson.
Lou Yuming's thin lips curved as he walked up to her. His cold index finger unbuttoned her clothes, moving unobstructed.
Song Xi's entire body went limp, and she stammered, "I... I have something I want to ask you."