"Hmm?" Sheng Xiangsi looked at her arm held by Rong Zheng. "Is something wrong?"
Was he not letting her go?
Something wrong? Rong Zheng was stunned and couldn't help but sneer. She actually asked that?
Even though she was Second Master's woman, Rong Zheng couldn't be polite at this moment. He said sternly, "You can't leave. Second Master must see you when he wakes up."
"Why?" Sheng Xiangsi frowned, genuinely puzzled. "I'm not a doctor or a nurse."
Was she serious?
Rong Zheng felt his blood boil. "You're Second Master's girlfriend. He's not awake yet, and you're just going to leave? Is that appropriate?"
His righteous tone made Sheng Xiangsi seem like a criminal.
Instead of getting angry, Sheng Xiangsi smiled and glanced inside the ward.
"Do you not know who your Second Master got injured for?"
This... Rong Zheng was taken aback, his gaze flickering with guilt.
Sheng Xiangsi maintained her smile. "Your Second Master got injured for Yao Leyi. When he wakes up, she'll be the one he wants to see. My presence doesn't matter."
Then she tugged her arm free from Rong Zheng's grasp.
"Can you let go now?"
"..." Rong Zheng was at a loss for words and had to release his grip.
Sheng Xiangsi nodded with a smile. "Thank you."
Without a moment's hesitation, she turned and left.
Rong Zheng stood there, at a loss.
What to do?
Although Sheng Xiangsi's reasoning was sound, he still believed that Second Master would want to see her when he woke up.
Sheng Xiangsi really had no heart for Second Master.
...
By nine o'clock, Fu Hanjiang woke up.
He didn't feel any discomfort, as if he had just had a long sleep.
"Hanjiang, you're awake." A familiar female voice, with a tone of delight, it was Yao Leyi.
She was wearing the same hospital gown as him. Unlike Fu Hanjiang, she wasn't injured but was just cold and emotionally shaken. For safety, Fu Hanchuan insisted she stay in the hospital for a check-up.
At that moment, Fu Hanchuan was also in the room.
Fu Hanjiang nodded. "Leyi, Big Brother."
"You're finally awake."
Yao Leyi lightly glared at him. "You slept for so long. How do you feel? Any discomfort?"
"No." Fu Hanjiang assessed his condition. "Just a bit difficult to move."
"Lie back down."
Yao Leyi quickly supported him, scolding gently, "Why are you moving? You need to rest with all those injuries."
"It's nothing..."
Fu Hanjiang smiled indifferently. "Just some superficial wounds."
He looked up at Fu Hanchuan and asked, "Big Brother, does Xiangsi know about my injury?"
He was still thinking about the possible phone call from Xiangsi before he got hurt. "Did you contact Xiangsi? Is she okay?"
"Hmph."
Before Fu Hanchuan could answer, Yao Leyi snorted coldly, her tone dripping with sarcasm. "What could possibly be wrong with her? There's no need for your concern; she's just fine."
"Leyi." Fu Hanchuan frowned.
"What? Did I say something wrong?"
Yao Leyi pouted, full of resentment towards Sheng Xiangsi.
"Her boyfriend is injured and in the hospital, and she had the nerve to leave before you woke up. She said what? Oh, she had to go to work! Ha, what job is more important than her boyfriend?"
The more she spoke, the angrier she became. "You're worried about her, but she doesn't care about you at all!"
"Leyi!" Fu Hanchuan couldn't listen anymore and had to interrupt her. "Stop talking."
Hmph. Yao Leyi didn't even look at him. "Will stopping change reality?"
Seeing Fu Hanjiang's unhappy expression, Fu Hanchuan explained.
"Leyi's words were a bit harsh. Xiangsi came to the hospital as soon as she heard about your accident. She stayed outside the operating room while you were in surgery. She probably couldn't get time off work."
Upon hearing this, Fu Hanjiang's expression softened, and he smiled slightly. "I know. Xiangsi is always timid. She never dares to miss a single check-in at work."
"I'm glad you understand."
Fu Hanchuan felt relieved.
The whole incident started because of him. If it affected his brother's relationship, his guilt would be immense.
Fu Hanchuan said, "It's my fault for not considering everything. Rest well. Xiangsi is timid; I'll arrange for someone to get her a leave so she can come and stay with you."
"Great." Fu Hanjiang grinned. "Thanks, Big Brother."
"No need for thanks between us brothers."
On the side, Yao Leyi scoffed and looked away, not wanting to see the brothers' interaction.
Rong Zheng was the one who went to the dance troupe.
He handled the leave request and then found Sheng Xiangsi in the practice room for the children's class.
Rong Zheng, with a stern face, said, "Xiangsi, Second Master is awake. I've already taken care of your leave. I'm here to take you to the hospital."
Sheng Xiangsi was surprised. She wanted to say, "He's awake, so why take me to the hospital? Aren't there nurses there?"
Could she take care of him better than the nurses?
Rong Zheng didn't give her a chance to refuse. "Second Master wants to see you. I must take you. My apologies!"
With that, he grabbed Sheng Xiangsi's wrist and pulled her into the car, taking her to the hospital.
At the ward door, Rong Zheng knocked. "Second Master, I've brought Xiangsi."
Sheng Xiangsi sighed helplessly and pushed the door open.
Inside, Fu Hanjiang wasn't alone.
Yao Leyi had changed into her own clothes. After completing her check-up and being cleared for discharge, she came to see Fu Hanjiang before Fu Hanchuan picked her up.
They seemed to be talking about something, and as Sheng Xiangsi entered, she heard Yao Leyi sobbing.
Fu Hanjiang handed her a tissue. "Have a good talk with Big Brother. He made mistakes, but..."
Before he could finish, he looked up and saw Sheng Xiangsi.
"Xiangsi." Fu Hanjiang was delighted, smiling warmly. "You're here."
"Mm."
Sheng Xiangsi glanced at him, then at Yao Leyi, and asked with concern, "Hanjiang looked for you all night and got injured. Are you okay?"
"No."
Yao Leyi was taken aback, surprised that Sheng Xiangsi would show concern.
Her emotions were still raw as she wiped her tears and stood up.
"Hanchuan should be here soon. I'll wait for him outside."
"Alright." Sheng Xiangsi smiled and escorted her to the door. "Take care."
"Mm."
Yao Leyi awkwardly forced a smile and left the room.
"Xiangsi." Fu Hanjiang, sitting on the bed, reached out to her. "Come here, to me."
Sheng Xiangsi closed the door, walked to the bedside, and, seemingly ignoring his outstretched hand, sat down on the chair Yao Leyi had occupied.
"How are you feeling?"
Fu Hanjiang pouted, dissatisfied. "Don't sit there. Come here and let me hold you."
Sheng Xiangsi glanced at the bandages on his body and smiled gently. "Don't be silly. With all those injuries, what if you open a wound?"
Fu Hanjiang smiled. "Are you worried about me?"
"What?" Sheng Xiangsi was surprised, puzzled by his thought process. "You didn't get hurt because of me, so why should I be worried?"