However, the person in the bed couldn't respond at all.
After so many years, Fu Hanchuan's appearance hadn't changed much. He still looked like he was just sleeping.
But thinking about how spirited he used to be back then...
No matter how many years pass, Sheng Xiangsi couldn't bring herself to accept it calmly.
Who said that good people would be rewarded?
Such a good person like Fu Hanchuan ended up as a vegetable, lying here for so many years! He probably won't wake up for the rest of his life.
The bathroom door opened, and it was the caregiver.
The caregiver was holding a basin and nodded politely when they saw Sheng Xiangsi's red eyes.
"Hello."
"Hello."
Sheng Xiangsi extended her hand. "Are you here to wash his face?"
"No, I'm here to shave him."
Sheng Xiangsi nodded. His stubble had indeed grown quite a bit, forming a blue layer. She reached out her hand. "Give it to me, I know how to shave."
When Fu Hanchuan had just had his accident, she had taken care of him.
At that time, Fu Mingzhu was heartbroken and physically unwell, Fu Hanjiang was too busy, and Yao Leyi was pregnant...
Among the family members, she was the only one available.
Generally, if the family members were willing, the caregivers wouldn't refuse.
He placed the basin on the bedside table and handed her the towel. "Alright, here you go."
"Thank you."
Sheng Xiangsi thanked him, dampened the towel, and gently warmed Fu Hanchuan's cheeks and chin with it. He had a full beard.
Then, she applied the shaving cream and carefully started shaving him, stroke by stroke.
She was so focused that she didn't notice the door open, and Yao Leyi walked in.
Yao Leyi had twisted her ankle, so she walked a bit slowly. When she reached the bedside, she was surprised to see Sheng Xiangsi.
"Sheng Xiangsi, it really is you?"
She frowned. "What are you doing here? What are you doing?"
Sheng Xiangsi glanced at her. "I'm here to see Hanchuan... And as for what I'm doing, can't you see? I'm shaving him."
"Heh."
Yao Leyi gave a light, disdainful laugh. "Of course, I can see that. That's not what I meant."
"Then what do you mean?" Sheng Xiangsi countered.
"You..."
They stared at each other, eyes full of hostility.
Yao Leyi crossed her arms and shook her head. "Enough, you've seen him, you can leave now! We have caregivers here, we don't need you."
"Really?"
Sheng Xiangsi remained calm, staring at her without blinking.
"You just arrived and you're already telling me to leave. Yao Leyi, what are you afraid of? Are you feeling guilty?"
"What do you mean?" Yao Leyi frowned, her expression darkening.
"What do I mean?" Sheng Xiangsi smirked and pointed at Fu Hanchuan. "Fu Hanjiang isn't here, you don't need to pretend."
Her gaze fell on Yao Leyi's stomach.
"What really happened back then? You might be able to fool the world, but can you fool yourself? Can you honestly say you've done right by Hanchuan?"
Yao Leyi was stunned. "What nonsense are you talking about?"
Hmph. Sheng Xiangsi let out a cold laugh. "All these years, haven't you felt guilty in front of Hanchuan?"
"I don't understand what you're talking about!"
Yao Leyi was furious, pointing at the door. "Get out! You're not welcome here!"
...
At the entrance of the ward.
Fu Hanjiang was on the phone with Fu Mingzhu.
It turned out that when Fu Mingzhu learned that Sheng Xiangsi had gone to see Fu Hanchuan alone, she immediately contacted her grandson to come and get her.
"Hanjiang, listen to me... It's so remote there! It's so late, and Xiangsi is just a girl..."
"Got it, Grandma."
Fu Hanjiang rubbed his forehead helplessly. "I'm already here."
He happened to be here tonight to visit his brother too.
"Don't worry, I'll make sure she gets back safely, okay?"
"That's good."
Fu Hanjiang walked while talking, hanging up the phone as he reached the door. He pushed it open, and the first thing he saw was:
Yao Leyi pointing at the door, "Get out! You're not welcome here!"
Then he noticed Sheng Xiangsi standing by the bedside.
Instantly, his face darkened, his eyes like dark pools filled with cold anger. "Sheng Xiangsi, what did you do to Leyi?"
"Hanjiang!"
Yao Leyi's eyes instantly welled up with tears.
"Don't worry, I'm here."
Fu Hanjiang took a few large strides to Yao Leyi's side.
"Make her leave!" Yao Leyi clutched his arm, pleading. "I don't want to see her! Make her leave right now!"
Seeing her so agitated, Fu Hanjiang didn't hesitate. "Alright!"
Turning to Sheng Xiangsi, his eyes burning with anger. "Didn't you hear? Leave!"
Hmph. Sheng Xiangsi let out a nearly inaudible cold laugh, put down the razor, wiped her hands, and turned to leave.
"Wait!"
Fu Hanjiang, seeing Yao Leyi's distressed state, felt the need to vent her anger.
Picking up the bouquet of yellow calla lilies, "Did you bring these flowers?"
"Yes." Sheng Xiangsi nodded.
"Take them with you!" Fu Hanjiang waved his hand dismissively.
What? Sheng Xiangsi was stunned. She wasn't even allowed to give flowers to her respected brother?
"What are you standing there for?"
Seeing her motionless, Fu Hanjiang took action himself, grabbed the bouquet, and threw it into Sheng Xiangsi's arms.
His words were cold and harsh.
"Do you think my brother cares about your flowers? If it weren't for you, his child would be three years old by now!"
His gaze was like ice.
"I don't understand how you have the face to come see him!"
Yao Leyi turned her head, her shoulders trembling slightly as if she was crying. "Hanjiang, please stop! I'm begging you!"
Fu Hanjiang was momentarily stunned, then became even angrier with Sheng Xiangsi. "Why aren't you gone yet?"
...
Standing at the bus stop closest to the hospital, Sheng Xiangsi was in shock.
Seriously?
The buses here stopped running at eight? How was she supposed to get back?
Was she... going to have to walk back again? She had just walked for two hours last night, and now she had to do it again?
She had only been back for a few days, and it seemed she was destined to walk everywhere!
Blaming herself for not checking the time properly, she had no choice but to start walking.
This private hospital was even more remote than the nursing home where Fu Mingzhu was staying. It was known for its good environment.
But now, it was a real problem for Sheng Xiangsi.
She walked alone, not seeing a single person or even many cars. It was eerily quiet.
Suddenly, a motorcycle roared past her, and then it circled back and stopped in front of her.
A young man with dyed yellow hair sat on the bike, looking at her with ill intent.
"Hey there, pretty girl, why are you walking alone? Hop on, I'll give you a ride."
Smelling the strong scent of alcohol and tobacco on him, Sheng Xiangsi frowned. "No, thanks."
She took a couple of steps forward, but the man blocked her path. "Don't go!"
His eyes lingered on her long legs. "I said I'd give you a ride. Come on, get on."
As he spoke, he jumped off the bike and grabbed her hand, trying to pull her onto the bike.
"Let go!"
Sheng Xiangsi was trembling, struggling fiercely. "I said let go!"
"Don't be shy! Come on, let me take you."
"Who's your sister?" Sheng Xiangsi, using all her strength, swung her bag at the man.
"Get lost! Get away from me!"
"Dare to hit me?"
The man, angered, swung his arm and knocked Sheng Xiangsi to the ground. But that wasn't enough for him.
In the next second, he was on top of Sheng Xiangsi.
He raised his hand, touching her face. "You're so pretty, your skin is so smooth!"
Sheng Xiangsi's body went rigid, her stomach churning, about to throw up!
In her bag, she always carried pepper spray and a half brick.
In a panic, she reached into her bag and only found the brick. Without thinking, she raised it and smashed it against the man's head!
There was a dull thud, and the man's head immediately split open.
"Ah!"
The man, in pain, held his forehead, his face and hands covered in blood. He stared at her in shock.
"Murder! I'm calling the police! I'm going to call the police!"