Xie Baola drove under the overpass and saw Chu Xiuyun’s car speeding toward her, not thinking twice before she steered up to block his way.
If she couldn’t stop him here, it ant that Qiao Xi would be in even greater danger.
Xie Baola’s mind was in turmoil at this mont, even knowing the danger ahead, she resolutely used her car to block the road.
The two cars looked as though they were about to collide and shatter, but ultimately, it was Chu Xiuyun’s car that stopped first.
Xie Baola’s forehead almost hit the steering wheel.
After a brief mont of dizziness, Xie Baola got out of the car and ran over.
"Chu Xiuyun, let Xixi go right now, and I will give you a chance to leave!"
"Leave?" Chu Xiuyun laughed arrogantly, "I’m not going anywhere. We’ll all die together!"
"Baola, I..."
Qiao Xi had just started to speak when Chu Xiuyun pressed the muzzle of the gun against her head.
Xie Baola’s expression changed—Chu Xiuyun, this madman!
"I’m taking Xixi with !" Madness flickered in Chu Xiuyun’s eyes as he restrained Qiao Xi without letting go.
Xie Baola said coldly, "In your dreams!"
Right then, the sound of police sirens could be heard from afar.
Chu Xiuyun’s eyes sparkled with insanity: "You called the police?"
In his mont of distraction, Qiao Xi suddenly bit his hand, and when he loosened his grip in pain, she ran toward Shen Dang.
Xie Baola saw Chu Xiuyun fire the gun at that mont.
"Xixi, hide quickly!"
Qiao Xi didn’t have ti to hide, just collapsing to the side while hugging Shen Dang.
Xie Baola clearly saw that Qiao Xi took the bullet for Shen Dang.
How could Xixi, who feared pain so much, take a bullet for Shen Dang?
What a fool!
How much must she love Shen Dang to do such a thing!
Chu Xiuyun was restrained by his n.
Shen Dang held the blood-covered Qiao Xi.
Xie Baola drove over quickly and said to Shen Dang, "Get in the car, we’re going straight to the hospital, I’ll drive!"
There was no more ti to wait.
Every second delayed, Qiao Xi’s danger increased.
Once Shen Dang got in the car with Qiao Xi, Xie Baola sped away from the place.
A hospital was nearby; Xie Baola rushed ahead.
All she knew was that Qiao Xi couldn’t have anything happen to her.
If sothing happened to Qiao Xi, Chu Xiuyun wouldn’t have enough lives to compensate!
That bastard!
Xie Baola glanced in the rearview mirror and saw Shen Dang’s face pressed against Qiao Xi’s.
It was a scene that pained her heart.
"Xixi will be okay; we are almost at the hospital."
Such reassurances felt feeble.
Xie Baola prayed that Qiao Xi would be fine while accelerating the car.
When they arrived at the hospital, Qiao Xi was rushed into the operating room.
She and Shen Dang sat outside on the bench, waiting.
As she grew increasingly agitated, her phone rang.
Xie Baola subconsciously wanted to hang up, but recognized the number when she glanced at it, so she answered.
Before she could speak, the person on the other end introduced himself.
"I am Chen Jiayan."
He asked, "Where is Xixi now?"
Xie Baola, not in the mood for small talk or jest, gave Chen Jiayan the address.
When the news of Qiao Xi’s injury spread, close friends all hurried over.
Chen Jiayan also arrived at the hospital.
"How is Xixi doing now?" Chen Jiayan looked at Shen Dang, his expression sowhat ugly.
Xixi had gotten into this ss while with him.
But he couldn’t rightly bla anyone.
Shen Dang kept his head down in silence, so Xie Baola said, "She’s still in the operating room."
Everyone could only continue anxiously waiting.
Not until the operation room light went off and the doctor inford them that Qiao Xi’s surgery was successful did everyone breathe a sigh of relief.
It was late, and the others went ho first.
Xie Baola and Chen Jiayan stayed.
The three of them sat there until dawn.
Qiao Xi had yet to wake up.
Chen Jiayan said, "I’m going to buy so breakfast. What do you want?"
"I’ll go with you."
Having not slept all night, Xie Baola’s eyes were red; she said this as she already stood up.
"Then let’s go."
Chen Jiayan glanced at her before leading the way.
They didn’t go far, simply eating breakfast at a nearby diner.
Afterward, they packed breakfast for Shen Dang.
Shen Dang had lost his appetite.
Xie Baola scolded Shen Dang irritably.
She couldn’t stand to see him so listless.
Her words were unreserved; regardless of Shen Dang’s status, she said what needed to be said.
Chen Jiayan couldn’t help but steal a glance at her.
Her temper was quite fiery.
Different from the Xie Baola he used to know.
Feeling his gaze, Xie Baola looked at him, perplexed.
"Why are you staring at ?"
"Nothing."
Chen Jiayan averted his gaze.
For the entire day, they remained at the hospital.
Xie Baola leaned against the wall on the bench and dozed for a bit.
Chen Jiayan, sitting beside her, suggested, "Why don’t you go ho and rest?"
Xie Baola shook her head.
Rembering the sight of Qiao Xi lying in a pool of blood, fear clutched at Xie Baola’s heart.
Their concern for Qiao Xi was the sa.
Chen Jiayan couldn’t persuade her further.
Soon, though, he felt a head rest against his shoulder.
Turning, he saw Xie Baola had fallen asleep, leaning over.
Chen Jiayan pursed his lips, his gaze lingering on her face for several seconds, but he ultimately didn’t push her away.
Later, Xie Baola’s body jolted, and she suddenly woke up.
Chen Jiayan looked down at her, "Nightmare?"
His words seed caring.
Xie Baola didn’t have the energy to analyze the aning behind his words; she looked at him intently and nodded, "Yeah."
Xie Baola wiped her face.
Getting up, she paced back and forth, fully awake.
Chen Jiayan moved his stiffened shoulders.
By evening, with no signs of Qiao Xi waking up, Xie Baola and Chen Jiayan had to leave.
They took the stairs down together.
Xie Baola’s car was parked downstairs.
Chen Jiayan, pausing to look at her sowhat unsteady figure, said dispassionately, "I’ll take you ho."
"?"
Xie Baola looked up at him.
Her eyes were vacant.
"You’re driving ?"
When had Chen Jiayan beco so proactive?
She used to call him, and he wouldn’t answer; he didn’t even pay attention to WeChat ssages.
Chen Jiayan casually replied, "You haven’t slept all night and day; it’s not safe for you to drive."
He found an excuse for himself.
"Aren’t you the sa as , not having slept?"
His clothes were wrinkled.
They were both unkempt to so degree.
Neither was better than the other.
"I’m used to staying up late, I’m used to it. If you’re worried, I can call you a driver."
"No need."
Xie Baola walked towards him, asking, "Where’s your car?"
"Over here."
Xie Baola followed Chen Jiayan.
By the car, Chen Jiayan opened the door for her.
As soon as Xie Baola got in, she slumped against the seat back, too tired to even lift a finger.
"Seat belt."
Seeing her motionless, Chen Jiayan had to remind her.
Xie Baola pulled the seat belt across and buckled it.
Then, Chen Jiayan finally drove away from the hospital.
"Where do you live?"
"Begonia Joy Mansion."
Chen Jiayan turned on the navigation.
The car’s interior temperature was comfortable, and in this tranquility, the exhausted Xie Baola unknowingly fell asleep.
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