Lima syndrome

After Bai Zhiyan hung up the phone, it was rare that Che Jingcan did not continue to harass him. He rubbed his throbbing eyelids and felt inexplicably uneasy.

Seeing that he looked exhausted, Xu Shiyuan couldn't help but speak, "Ji Yan, I see that you haven't rested well. Go to sleep for a while. It's still some time before we get to Seoul."

"Um……"

Bai Zhiyan responded and leaned back in his seat, closing his eyes to rest, but he couldn't fall asleep. Suddenly, a sudden brake woke him up.

"What's wrong?" he asked.

"There seems to be a car accident ahead." Xu Shiyuan replied.

Bai Zhiyan looked forward and saw a car crashing into a big tree on the side of the road. He felt even more uneasy and felt that something was going to happen.

"Student Xu and Student Bai, this route is not feasible. I need to take another route back, which may delay my arrival in Seoul."

The driver's voice sounded in front, and Xu Shiyuan and Bai Zhiyan looked at each other naturally and said it was okay.

Whether he goes back early or late, he will return to the Bai family. Since he is returning to a place where he has no sense of belonging, Bai Zhiyan doesn't mind going back later.

Xu Shiyuan's idea coincided with his. He seldom went out for such a long time, let alone with Bai Zhiyan. He wished it could go slower and last longer so that he could stay with Bai Zhiyan all the time.

"Ring ring ring——"

Not long after it became quiet, Bai Zhiyan's cell phone rang again. He thought it was Cha Jingcan and had already thought of how to make him shut up and stop thinking too much, but the caller turned out to be Jin Nanxian.

Could it be that something went wrong at the hospital? Bai Zhiyan didn't dare to think too much and quickly answered the phone.

"Hello, Nanxian? Why are you calling me? Did something happen to you in the hospital?"

When Xu Shiyuan heard that it was Kim Nam-hyun calling, his brows moved. He was not sure whether Kim Nam-hyun had told Bai Zhiyan about what happened before.

No one spoke at first, and then there was the rustling sound of clothes fluttering.

"Don't stop me! I want to--"

"You can't leave the patient yet, Kim Nam-hyun!"

Bai Zhiyan heard that it was the nurse from the hospital who was speaking, and his heart instantly rose to his throat, "Nanxian! Nanxian, what's wrong with you? What are you going to do?"

“Zhiyan, Zhiyan is me—I told you not to stop me!”

Kim Nam-hyun seemed to have just realized that the call was connected. He spoke incoherently and called Bai Zhiyan's name in a panic, while he was still fighting wits with the nurse on the other end.

"Nanxian, what happened to you?"

Xu Shiyuan also heard the noise from his side and looked over curiously, not even wanting to worry that the person on the other side would tell Bai Zhiyan about him.

"Ji Yan, I just received a call from the police. They said my brother stabbed Che Jingcan and made him unconscious in the hospital. They took my brother away!"

Kim Nam-hyun's voice was anxious and urgent, and Bai Zhiyan could feel his anxiety even through the phone.

"What did you say? Cha Kyung-chan was stabbed and unconscious?"

Bai Zhiyan's brain was unable to think for a moment. He was clearly talking on the phone with Che Jingcan less than half an hour ago, so how come he was suddenly in the hospital?

"Zhiyan, believe me, my brother was definitely impulsive. He usually loses his mind whenever he encounters something related to me. He definitely didn't intend to harm his life!"

"Nanxian, calm down and don't be impulsive. Don't leave the hospital and listen to the doctor first."

Bai Zhiyan was also in a state of confusion, but the more important thing at the moment was to appease Jin Nanxian.

"I know you two have a very good relationship as brothers. It's not surprising that your brother would seek revenge on Che Jingcan for injuring you. He should pay the price, but your brother used the wrong method."

Xu Shiyuan actually agreed with Bai Zhiyan's words. After all, he was happy to see Che Jingcan in pain. Moreover, he had contributed to the current situation. He just didn't expect that Jin Jaehuan would be so desperate as to hurt people with a knife.

"Then what should I do now? The hospital won't let me go out, and I want to pick him up. I can't let my brother be locked up in the police station forever. Zhiyan, please help me, okay?"

"What's the most important thing for you now is to wait for my news in the hospital. This is no small matter. If you go out in your current state, it will only make your brother more worried. So be obedient and stay in the hospital and wait for me."

Jin Nanxian knew that he couldn't help at the moment, and Bai Zhiyan agreed to his request and he believed that he could solve it.

"Well, Zhiyan, I believe you, I will stay quiet."

After hanging up the phone, Bai Zhiyan sighed softly and turned to meet Xu Shiyuan's gaze.

"You heard it all, didn't you?"

Xu Shiyuan nodded, hesitated for a moment and then said, "Zhiyan's matter may not be so easy to resolve. I'm worried about you going to the police station alone, so I'll go with you."

"No need, Shi Yuan. This matter has nothing to do with you. There is no need for you to get involved."

The main reason is that Bai Zhiyan is physically and mentally exhausted now. He really doesn't have the mood or energy to keep an eye on Xu Shiyuan, the unstable factor.

But how could Xu Shiyuan miss this opportunity to witness with his own eyes the miserable appearance of the person who once bullied him? If he missed Jin Zaihuan's misery at this moment, he would definitely regret it for the rest of his life.

Although he was the one who revealed Che Jingcan's whereabouts, he is now detained and Kim Nam-hyun is still outside. He has now lost the ability to protect Kim Nam-hyun, and anyone with a little bit of brains would not give him away.

"No, Zhiyan, I really don't feel comfortable going alone. Besides, I have my own selfish motives."

Xu Shiyuan didn't say it clearly or hide it. He and Bai Zhiyan had come to this point, and he had nothing to hide. So when Bai Zhiyan saw a strange cold light flashing in his black and white eyes, he understood.

He and Xu Shiyuan were both victims of school violence, so he could indeed understand his desire to see his former enemy in his current miserable state.

"Okay, let's go together."

So the driver who was originally going to take the two people home was forced by them to drive the car to the police station.

Bai Zhiyan and Xu Shiyuan came to the police station and found the police in charge of the case. The police introduced the case to them and said that Jin Zaihuan was currently detained in the detention center.

While waiting for the arranged meeting, Bai Zhiyan and Xu Shiyuan learned that Che Jingcan was seriously injured. Although he was stabbed in the abdomen, he was no longer in danger of death, but was still in a coma.

"I'm sorry student, prisoner Kim Jae-hwan said he doesn't want to see you."

"what?"

Bai Zhiyan frowned, "What do you mean he doesn't want to see me?"

The police didn't understand his reason and just conveyed Kim Jae-hwan's words to Baek Ji-yeon word by word.

"He said that he had thought about the consequences before he did it, so he doesn't regret it, but he hopes you can take good care of his brother. He is also very grateful that you can come here in his brother's place."

As soon as the policeman finished speaking, before Bai Zhiyan could react, Xu Shiyuan couldn't sit still, "Does he mean that he is willing to be punished and not make any effort to ask for forgiveness?"

What's the point of him being locked up directly? He would rather see Kim Jae-hwan bow his head and beg for forgiveness from Che Kyung-chan for his brother. With Che Kyung-chan's bad temper, he will definitely not let him off easily. Maybe he will have more tricks to torture him. Only then will it be a good show.

"We watched the surveillance footage at the time and found that it was Cha Kyung-chan who started the fight first. Although he was wrong for starting the fight first, Kim Jae-hwan pulled out a knife, which was not self-defense. This constituted intentional injury, and he should be held criminally responsible."

"So he's going to be put in jail?"

Logically speaking, one should take responsibility for doing something wrong, but Bai Zhiyan promised Jin Nanxian to help him, and he is still in the hospital, and he cannot continue to be sad about these things.

"Not really."

The police thought for a moment and then said, "Actually, there is another way, which is to ask the victim to write a letter of apology."

"Letter of understanding?"

Hearing this, Xu Shiyuan felt relieved. He knew that with Che Jingcan's personality, it would be impossible for him to issue a letter of apology. What's more, Chairman Che was behind him. Even if he agreed, his family would not let him do it so lightly.

Bai Zhiyan was also having a headache over this problem. He stabbed someone and sent him to the hospital, and he is still in a coma now. This is not a trivial matter, not to mention that Che Jingcan is the only son of the Che family. Even if he is convinced, it does not mean that his family will agree.

"Sheriff, is this the only solution?"

"Yes, and the other party has the right to appeal, and then things will become even more troublesome."

"Okay thanks, I see."

It's really one thing after another. Although Bai Zhiyan privately thinks that Che Jingcan was wrong for attacking Kim Nam-hyun first, Kim Jae-hwan's way of handling it was too impulsive. Even if he retaliated in a fit of rage, it would be fine if he was locked up, but what about Kim Nam-hyun who is still in the hospital?

In the end, they didn't see Kim Jae-hwan. Bai Zhiyan's mind was still in a mess when he and Xu Shiyuan walked out of the police station. He did not regret agreeing to help Kim Nam-hyun, because he owed him, and since he agreed, he must do his best.

"Shi Yuan, thank you for accompanying me to the police station. I still have to deal with the following matters, and I can't drag you into this. You should go back first."

The main reason is that Bai Zhiyan knows that he has a grudge against Jin Zaihuan. If he really involves him, who knows whether Xu Shiyuan will make the mess even more muddy.

Naturally, Xu Shiyuan was unwilling to miss this good opportunity. He killed two birds with one stone. He not only dealt with Jin Zaihuan, but also injured Che Jingcan and made him unconscious. How could he miss the dog-eat-dog show that followed?

"I don't know, this matter is too troublesome. There is no way you can handle it well. I can't just watch you being dragged into this quagmire and do nothing."

Bai Zhiyan complained in his heart that Xu Shiyuan was still so good at acting. If others saw his pretentious face, they would really think he was worried about him.

"Besides, this is originally Kim Nam-hyun's family affair. Even if he can't come out now, it shouldn't be your sole responsibility to manage this matter. Jiyeon, let Kim Nam-hyun handle it himself, okay?"

If Kim Nam-hyun had not intervened in this matter, Kim Jae-hwan would definitely not care about his own life or death, and how could he easily compromise with Che Kyung-chan and beg for mercy and ask for a letter of apology.

"Shi Yuan, you really don't have to worry. I will do my best to help him. We have been away for so long, it's time for you to go home and tell your aunt that you are safe."

"But--"

"It's nothing, I've already contacted driver Zhou to pick me up, you should go back soon too."

Driver Zhou arrived as soon as he said he would. He stopped the car, got out and opened the door for Bai Zhiyan.

"Master Zhiyan, let's go."

Bai Zhiyan nodded and packed his luggage with driver Zhou.

But Xu Shiyuan didn't give up. He couldn't help but hold back Bai Zhiyan who was about to get in the car and leave. "Zhiyan, where are you going now? What are you going to do?"

"Hospital, I want to go to the hospital to see Che Jingcan."

Xu Shiyuan's brain froze for a moment. He knew what Bai Zhiyan was going to the hospital for, but he didn't dare to think too much about it, nor did he want to believe it.

"You go to the hospital..."

"Go to the hospital and see how Che Jingcan is doing." Bai Zhiyan interrupted him without hesitation, "He is still unconscious. I have to find out the extent of his injuries."

Xu Shiyuan's hands became more and more powerful, and his gloomy eyes were also tinged with anger, "Why did you go to see him? Che Jingcan deserved it."

"But he has already paid the price for what he did to Kim Nam-hyun before."

Bai Zhiyan didn't want to excuse him. People always have to pay the price for their actions. Now that Jin Zahuan has taken revenge, there is a closure between him and Jin Nanxian. However, he still has to pay back what he owes Jin Nanxian.

Even if I go to ask Che Jingcan for help.

"Did you really go to the hospital to see Kim Nam-hyun just because you wanted to help him and because you felt guilty about him?"

His question was meaningful. Bai Zhiyan knew there was something else behind his words. His heart trembled for a moment, then he lowered his eyes and asked him, "What else?"

Xu Shiyuan's lips were trembling. He knew that he couldn't stop him, but the strength in his hands that refused to relax proved his stubbornness.

"Why else do you think I would go see him?"

"Knowing that I..."

He didn't dare to say it. What could he say? Did you say it because you were worried about him? Because you had other feelings for him? He was afraid that once he said it, he would get a positive answer.

Bai Zhiyan looked at him deeply and said in an unclear tone, "Let go, Shi Yuan."

Xu Shiyuan frowned, but had to let go and watched him pull his hand back, leaving only the residual warmth on his hand to prove that the person in front of him had touched his skin.

Bai Zhiyan got into the car after he finished speaking. He had no regrets and left Xu Shiyuan alone standing there in a daze with mixed feelings.

The car started slowly. Bai Zhiyan looked at the scenery outside the window that was constantly receding, and prayed silently in his heart that nothing would happen to Che Jingcan, otherwise no one would have a good ending in this matter.

After arriving at the hospital, Bai Zhiyan asked around and went straight to Che Jingcan's ward, but met a middle-aged man with a serious face at the door of the ward. Although Bai Zhiyan didn't know him, his intuition told him that the man in front of him exuding sharpness was Che Jingcan's father.

"Hello, President Che."