685: Chapter 684: A Clue 685: Chapter 684: A Clue Shao Chengzhi, filled with guilt, imdiately said, “… Old Qin, I feel so guilty towards you and Lin Xia and Lin Dong!
I haven’t taken proper care of everything!”
He had never anticipated that such a thing would happen!
Whether it was for Lin Xia and her brother or his old friend, he felt deep remorse!
How could Qin Zeming possibly bla Shao Chengzhi?
The unexpected event that had befallen Lin Dong was sothing no one could have foreseen!
Besides, his old friend had been seriously ill and hospitalized recently, how could he have the strength to pay attention to other matters?
“Old Shao, you mustn’t talk like that, it’s not your fault!
If anyone is to bla, it’s .
I thought the university campus was pure and safe, who would have expected such an incident… Does Lin Xia know?”
“She knows!
She’s just co back from the hospital and is resting!”
Qin Zeming imdiately felt distressed and couldn’t help expressing to his old friend, “This child!
I wondered why the phone call yesterday was so strange!
To think she wouldn’t ntion anything to this old man…”
“Pass along a ssage for .
We’ll be there by tomorrow morning at the latest!”
“Alright!
Don’t be too anxious!
Nothing serious has happened to Lin Dong, we’re here!” Shao Chengzhi couldn’t help but admonish, “It’s cold and the roads are slippery, be sure to be safe!”
After all, Qin Zeming was getting on in years, and it had been snowing heavily recently.
If he were to drive, the roads might not be easy to navigate, and it would probably be too taxing on his body.
Lin Xia was resting in Lu Zheng’s room.
Although she had been running around since getting off the car, surprisingly, she didn’t feel sleepy at all.
She decided to carefully observe his room, as this was her first ti here.
When she used to co to Shao Chengzhi’s house, they would eat downstairs, and she would leave after the al without ever entering this room.
Lu Zheng’s room was simply decorated, very much in keeping with his style.
There was only a hard bed, a bookshelf, and a desk with a chair.
On the shelf, besides neatly arranged books and so crafts, there were two wooden photo fras.
One of them was a solo photo of Lu Zheng.
Lin Xia specifically leaned in to look and saw that in the photo, Lu Zheng must have been about seventeen or eighteen, with short hair.
Although he was serious and rarely smiled even then, a powerful sense of youth burst forth.
Lin Xia couldn’t help turning back to compare with the mature and steady Lu Zheng of the present, “You used to have such a young and green ti, huh?” She had thought he had always been mature beyond his years!
Lu Zheng curled the corners of his lips, “Who hasn’t been young before?”
Lin Xia smiled and leaned in closer to look at the other photo fra, which showed a picture of two people.
In the photo, Lu Zheng was arm in arm with a man, both looking at the cara.
Lu Zheng appeared to be in his twenties, his eyes dark and bright, a smile playing on his lips, while the other man had a handso face, grinning widely to reveal neat teeth.
Just by looking, Lin Xia could feel that this man was optimistic and cheerful, and she curiously asked, “Who is this?”
Lu Zheng’s eyes beca shadowed, hiding a touch of sorrow, “My best friend!
But he’s already passed away.” Lin Xia keenly sensed the shift in Lu Zheng’s emotions.
Unsure of what to say, she instead turned and wrapped her arms around him to offer so comfort.
Lu Zheng embraced her, his voice deep, “It’s alright!
It’s been so long!
When there’s a chance in the future, I’ll take you to et his wife and child!
His son is extrely bright and adorable!”
“Sure!” Lin Xia readily agreed.
She felt an abundance of sympathy for the woman and child she had never t, imagining how difficult it must be for a young woman to raise a child on her own.
Perhaps because she was pregnant and had beco a mother herself, her heart had grown exceptionally tender and emotional…
Just past ten in the morning, Shao irou, having prepared a special al for Lin Dong, accompanied Shao Chengzhi to the hospital to visit him.
Lin Xia and Lu Zheng, of course, accompanied him as well.
Lin Dong didn’t expect his eldest sister’s mother-in-law and grandpa to have rushed over too; feeling incredibly spoiled by their concern, he quickly assured them that he was already fine.
After everyone had chatted for a while, Shao Chengzhi and Shao irou were the first to leave.
The hospital room was left with only Lin Xia, Lu Zheng, and Lin Dong, the three of them.
Lin Dong kept an eye on their expressions and, seeing his eldest sister and brother-in-law returning to their usual selves, he finally let go of the anxiety he had been holding all morning.
Lin Xia brought up to Lin Dong, “Dongzi!
Grandpa and big brother will probably arrive by tomorrow morning at the latest!”
She had been slightly stunned when she first heard the news from their grandpa Shao Chengzhi, but then she thought it made sense.
“Ah?
I’m really fine now!
I should be discharged from the hospital the day after tomorrow!
Why are they still coming?”
Lin Dong had been thinking that after his discharge, he would finish his exams at school and, once his face healed a bit, he’d be able to spend the winter break at his grandpa’s place.
“It’s good for them to co and see for themselves; it saves them from worrying!”
Lin Xia understood that feeling – once she knew her brother was in trouble, no matter who told her he was fine, she would be restless until she saw it with her own eyes.
Lin Dong responded with a helpless droop of his mouth.
Feeling guilty, he thought that if it hadn’t been for him, his eldest sister wouldn’t have hurried over despite being pregnant, and his grandpa, despite his age, would not have co in such a rush along with his big brother and second sister.
Seeing through Lin Dong’s thoughts, Lin Xia patted his shoulder softly, “You silly boy!
Stop overthinking it!
It’s a good opportunity for us to get together.
I was just thinking how troubleso it would be for you guys to visit .
This way it’s much better!
Whatever you want to eat or buy, it’s all convenient!”
Lin Dong’s mood lightened slightly, and Lin Xia tily handed him the lunch box, “Eat up!
My mother-in-law had soone make this especially for you!”
“Okay!”
Lin Dong had barely taken a couple of bites when soone knocked on the door of the hospital room.
“Co in!”
Lin Xia looked toward the door and saw a young man of average height and ordinary appearance walking in.
Lu Zheng introduced him, “Wife!
This is my friend, Stone!”
“Sister-in-law, hello!” Stone greeted Lin Xia with a cheerful smile, then waved at Lin Dong.
“Hello!”
After exchanging a few pleasantries, Lin Xia learned that Lu Zheng had asked him to help keep an eye on Lin Dong, and it was Stone who had given Lu Zheng the tily phone call.
Stone wanted to ntion why he had co, “Lu Bro!”
He was quickly silenced by a look from Lu Zheng, and he promptly closed his mouth.
With casual authority, Lu Zheng spoke, “Wife!
Dongzi!
You two eat first; don’t wait for !
I’ve got sothing to deal with Stone!”
Lin Xia felt like asking but seeing how determined Lu Zheng appeared, she figured asking was probably pointless, “Okay!”
Lu Zheng, still concerned, reminded her again, “Wait for in the hospital room; don’t go back by yourself!”
“Don’t worry, I’ll definitely wait for you!”
Lu Zheng and Stone left the hospital room together.
Once they were far enough away, Stone spoke to Lu Zheng, “Lu Bro!
Found so leads on those three kids; they seem to be punks from Dao Wai.
Heard they’re under one of Fourth Brother’s guys!”
Lu Zheng’s eyes turned icy, “Good!
Let’s go have a eting with them now!”
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