Xuanyuan Wuji saw the clever little girl facing him with reddened eyes, looking pitiful, and his cold, hardened heart seemed to suddenly shrink, a dull pain that he couldn't quite explain suddenly assaulted him, and he wasn't accustomed to that feeling. He didn't understand where this unusual sensation came from, but one thing Xuanyuan Wuji was clear about was that he didn't want to see Shangguan Linlang cry; it made him very uncomfortable.
Later, whatever Shangguan Zifeng said in his ear, the President didn't catch a single word, because his attention was completely focused on Shangguan Linlang. He saw the deep-seated sorrow in the woman before him, knew she was reminiscing about her brother, though he didn't know what had happened to her brother? To teach such an impressive sister, why wasn't he often by her side?
The President had a head full of question marks, and at that time, his thoughts had already flown far away. He thought to himself that if he had such a sister by his side, he would definitely spoil her to the skies. But as soon as the word "sister" appeared in Xuanyuan Wuji's mind, he instinctively felt some aversion; he thought he didn't want the woman before him to be just his sister, as that feeling left him far from satisfied. Why, exactly? The President was still somewhat unclear about what he was really thinking.
Xuanyuan Wuji was the Diamond Bachelor of Demon City Youming, or perhaps he couldn't even be called a "bachelor," as the President was only twenty-four, in the prime of youth, alright? With a handsome face and a tall, athletic build, he was the perfect dream lover in the hearts of all the young girls in Demon City. Unfortunately, the President had always been indifferent to women, living without passion or desire for these years, leaving a trail of broken hearts around him, yet not a single woman could enter Xuanyuan Wuji's heart.
At this moment, suddenly seeing Shangguan Linlang, who was completely different from the feeble women who surrounded him, Xuanyuan Wuji's heart stirred with a ripple. Although he hadn't eaten pork, he had seen pigs running; naturally, he knew that he was smitten with the woman before him.
Xuanyuan Wuji wasn't a green youth straight out of the shelter, and liking someone was just that, liking someone; he wouldn't feel the slightest bit of panic. Now, all he wanted to do was to understand more about the beautiful woman before him, her background irrelevant. No matter what, he was determined to bring her to his side.
At this moment, Xuanyuan Wuji had forgotten who it was that had said to Li Mufan with absolute certainty that he was above love at first sight. His fall into love was as swift, decisive, and efficient as his conduct, without the slightest dawdling.
As soon as Xuanyuan Wuji got a clear grasp of his feelings, he saw Shangguan Zifeng, a perpetual sticky burr, daring to cozy up to the girl he fancied without cause; if this wasn't treachery, what was?
"Don't lay a finger on her, are you that close with her?" Xuanyuan Wuji said with an icy face, choking off the laughter of the man before him.
"Eh, my relationship with her runs deep, what's it to you? I'll settle the medical fees for your friend, so don't go looking for trouble," Shangguan Zifeng replied irritably. Anyway, Shangguan Zifeng wasn't lacking in funds for medical expenses; if his sister caused trouble, it was his duty as a brother to help resolve it.
Shangguan Zifeng's protective attitude, like a mother hen guarding her chicks, all the more grated on Xuanyuan Wuji's nerves, and he instinctively disliked Shangguan Zifeng, who stood beside Shangguan Linlang under the guise of a protector even more.
"Miss, even though there was a reason for it, hitting someone is still wrong. You don't have to pay the medical fees, but shouldn't you at least show the minimal proper attitude and accompany me to take my friend to the hospital? That request isn't excessive, right?"
Xuanyuan Wuji did not wish to engage with Shangguan Zifeng anymore; instead, he softly started conversing with Shangguan Linlang. At that moment, the hard lines on Xuanyuan Wuji's face had softened. He certainly did not want to scare away the mysterious girl he admired.
"What is a hospital?" Shangguan Linlang did not answer Xuanyuan Wuji's question; instead, she turned her head to ask Shangguan Zifeng.
"Well, it's very much like the Imperial Hospital, a place with highly skilled doctors who can save lives and treat the injured. Do you understand, my lady?" Shangguan Zifeng thought for a moment, then explained to Shangguan Linlang in simple terms, which she understood immediately.
"I do not know the exact location of your Imperial Hospital; lead the way, please, and I am willing to go along." Shangguan Linlang was not the type to be unreasonably difficult. When asked to accompany and protect a patient on a journey, the lady intuitively felt it was no big deal and thus agreed to Xuanyuan Wuji's request. However, she still did not take a liking to Xuanyuan Wuji, someone who had recklessly accused her—how could she possibly come to like him.
Therefore, as soon as Shangguan Linlang finished speaking, she turned to Shangguan Zifeng and said, "Brother Zifeng, will you come with me? Afterwards, we can go home."
Shangguan Zifeng had not expected this young girl to accept him as her brother so quickly. He was so excited that he almost couldn't help but let out a triumphant howl. Of course, he immediately agreed to the lady's request and even deliberately provoked Xuanyuan Wuji with a glare, his smug look making the CEO itch to give him a beating.
"Liuyun, take Li Mufan with you; we will now take him to the hospital. Miss, this way, please." Xuanyuan Wuji ordered Su Liuyun, who was not far away, and then personally led Shangguan Linlang to his garage. Of course, Shangguan Zifeng, who followed them step by step, was completely ignored by the CEO.
Xuanyuan Wuji personally drove his Rolls-Royce and stopped the car in front of everyone. He first helped Liuyun place Li Mufan in the back seat, then, like a gentleman, opened the front passenger door for Shangguan Linlang to get in.
"What are you doing? The lady should sit with me in the back, my lady, please come quickly and sit with Brother Zifeng. Aren't you prone to motion sickness? It's better to have me take care of you." Shangguan Zifeng immediately intercepted Shangguan Linlang and coaxed her gently.
"If the young lady suffers from motion sickness, then sitting in the front would be even better, as it is more comfortable. What do you think, miss?" Xuanyuan Wuji was not in a hurry. He spread his hands and then put forth his suggestion, allowing Shangguan Linlang to make her own choice.
Although the CEO appeared calm and indifferent on the surface, he knew in his heart how much he feared Shangguan Linlang would reject him. Nonetheless, the heavens were on his side, for Shangguan Linlang eventually chose to sit beside him, "Brother Zifeng, I would really feel uncomfortable in the back; you sit there and take care of the patient. I'll be fine in the front."
Having said that, Shangguan Linlang got into the front seat, and Xuanyuan Wuji carefully buckled her seat belt. He then gave a cool look to a very disappointed Shangguan Zifeng, sat in the driver's seat, and the group of them set off for the hospital.