Actually, Gong Siyu had long credited all of Ji Younai's expenses in the VIP ward to his account, and he would be footing the bill. However, there were many bills for her aunt to pay because he decided to extort money from the latter according to Ji Younai's request.
In the spacious and tidy VIP ward, Ji Younai who was originally already excessively fair, was even paler at the moment, appearing as if she was transparent.
Gong Siyu held her cold little hand in his palm to warm it for a while...
He pressed his thin lips together tightly and stood by the window with a frown as he sunk deep into thought.
The slender and tall figure was standing quietly, and seemed to blend in with the light behind him that was alternating between bright and dim.
He looked like a noble statue.
His side profile was nearly perfect.
There were tiny particles of dust that were floating in the fragrant air.
Gong Siyu was squinting coldly with half of his side profile hidden in the light. He looked composed, quiet, unpredictable, and impeccably dashing.
"Bai Feiran."
"Young Master?"
"Go investigate the financial supply chain and sources of income of Ji Younai's aunt and her family. On top of that, get someone to make an inventory of the total amount of all of the assets possessed by Ji Younai's parents before their demise. Also, send someone to contact my exclusive attorney, Carson, to ask how he is going to fight the estate lawsuit."
A sharp gaze flashed in Bai Feiran's eyes through the gold-framed glasses.
He nodded and held his glasses for a while as he answered, "Got it, Young Master, leave it to me."
Bai Feiran naturally knew what was going on. It seemed that his master was planning to seek justice for Ji Younai and help her snatch back everything that should have rightfully belonged to her.
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Ji Younai had a long dream.
In the dream, she was back in the dilapidated bathroom of the cheap, small inn.
It was the place where she had first slit her wrist to commit suicide.
She was gazing at the warm blood that was spreading across the filthy tiles on the ground.
The strong odor of blood was spreading in the air.
She saw her body lying on the cold floor of the shower. She had stopped breathing many hours ago.
She saw someone burst through the door!
The person was screaming at the corpse in horror!
Hurry and call the police!
Gradually, the scene began to change.
Out of nowhere, an ethereal and haunting wail of grief resounded, filled with desolation and endless sorrow.
There were also distant heart-wrenching cries and wails that sounded like the sounds of countless resentful souls and terrifying ghosts roaring.
Then, two expressionless ghosts with high hats slowly appeared in front of her. One of them was in white and the other was in black.
They were smiling at her coldly and strangely. They even reached their hands out to her...
Ji Younai opened her eyes abruptly and sat herself up.
In front of her, the space was dimly lit up by a dim floor lamp that was switched on in the corner.
The sky outside the massive full-length window had long turned pitch dark and a cold-looking moon hung in the sky.
However, in the next second, she seemed to have seen something floating down outside the window...
Ji Younai's ebony pupils constricted in fright, and she whimpered fearfully as she hid under the covers.
As soon as Gong Siyu saw Bai Feiran off, he entered the ward and heard the sounds of crying.
To his surprise, Ji Younai had woken up!
She had been comatose for a day and a night, which made him worried sick.
She was whimpering and sobbing softly and weakly in a way that would tug at one's heartstrings.
Gong Siyu anxiously went to Ji Younai's bedside and patted her blanket gently.
He coaxed gently in an enchanting voice, "Are you awake? Why are you crying? Don't hide under the sheets. There's no ventilation, and you will suffocate."
Gong Siyu finally discovered that the last bit of his patience was spent on Ji Younai. Besides, he was extremely patient, and he even enjoyed it.
While he spoke, Gong Siyu felt her sticking out her non-bandaged hand from beneath the sheets.
She gripped his finger in her soft hands and stuck half her head out. With tears in her eyes, she said sobbingly, "Gong… Gong Siyu, I saw a ghost... There's a female ghost dressed in red with red hair outside the window. She's hanging upside down, her eyes are gone, and she has a long tongue. Can you draw the curtains close?"
While she spoke, he suddenly remembered that during the first day that he stayed in the same ward with Ji Younai, she had closed all the curtains long before it turned dark. He also recalled her mentioning that she could see ghosts. Thus, he immediately went to close all the curtains, making sure no light could pass through before returning to the bed.
"You can't see it now, can you?"
Shuddering in fear, she turned around to take a quick glance before nodding again like a woodpecker. She was finally willing to pop her entire head out.
Under the dim light, Ji Younai leaned against the headboard of the bed, looking extremely pale as a sheet. She seemed very haggard.
Her wrist was wrapped in thick gauze, and she frowned a little. She looked down, resting her lashes.
"I'm not dead?"
Upon hearing her words, Gong Siyu, who was seated by the bed, pulled a long face and stared at Ji Younai austerely.
"And you're very disappointed, huh?"
On his impeccably handsome face, his thin lips were pressed tightly, and his narrow eyes were intimidating. Gong Siyu stretched out a finger to poke Ji Younai's forehead, seemingly angry.
Suddenly, he raised Ji Younai's slightly curved chin with his index finger and leaned in to look at her seriously.
"Ji Younai..."
"Huh?" Her watery and tear-filled eyes were innocent, clear, and beautiful.
"Promise me it won't happen again!"
"What?" she asked, feigning ignorance.
"You know what I'm talking about!"
Speaking with an aggravated tone that inadvertently revealed some hostility, Gong Siyu pointed at Ji Younai's wrist that was wrapped in gauze.
"You can't hurt yourself anymore, understand?"
Ji Younai was slightly intimidated by Gong Siyu's sudden austerity and aloofness, thus she shuddered a little.
Gong Siyu's heart grew soft when he saw that, and he sighed.
Hence, he pulled her into his arms gently and cajoled her softly.
"Do you remember the night you saved me?"
"The night of the car accident? The night I escaped from the funeral parlor?"
Ji Younai asked meekly and softly, staying still in Gong Siyu's arms obediently.
"Yes." As if he was coaxing a child, Gong Siyu patted Ji Younai's back lightly.
He continued, "That night, you were crying when you told me that I must live on, and because of that, I survived. My life was given to me by you."
Gong Siyu knew that he was seriously injured that night, and if he had waited alone for help, he would never have lasted long enough for Bai Feiran to find him. Without Ji Younai, his life would have ended that night.
"So now you're trying to tell me instead that you want me to live on. Just like you, I can't die, right?"
Resting her forehead on Gong Siyu's shoulder, her teary eyes were shining.
She discovered that Gong Siyu's embrace was warm and refreshing with a unique scent. It gave her a sense of security, leaving her longing for more.
"Bingo. Smart children get to eat candies."
While saying that and holding Ji Younai in his arms, colorful candies appeared in Gong Siyu's hands.
That trick that was commonly used to coax children instantly made Ji Younai laugh.
At one point, Gong Siyu was certain that Baidu [1. 'Baidu' is a Chinese internet search engine.] was really useful!
"Gong Siyu, I saved you, but you've also saved me. This is called saving each other. Does this mean that we're even?"
Hearing her words, Gong Siyu smiled, and his eyes curved. He liked the phrase 'saving each other'.
Mutual salvation.
They both saved each other at each other's most helpless moment where they were on the verge of death. It was a coincidental opportunity that seemed like a thread that was destined to string them together, holding them close to each other and ensuring that they were inseparable.
"Even? Nah. Don't you ever think of getting even with me."
After all, Gong Siyu wanted to let her live a luxurious and enjoyable life with him in the future.
He was definitely going to protect Ji Younai!