Xie Yan was in really bad condition, so Shen Yan immediately called a doctor in.

The doctor asked a few questions, then prescribed Xie Yan a box of ibuprofen and asked Shen Yan to pick up the medicine.

There was only one staff member on duty at the hospital pharmacy at night. He probably went to the restroom, which is why I had to wait a while to get my medication.

It was half an hour later when Xie Yan finally took the medicine.

Her clothes were soaked with sweat again and again.

Perhaps the original owner wasn't in good health. After all, she used to starve herself to maintain her figure, which made her body too weak. In any case, this was the first time in her life that Xie Yan had almost fainted from menstrual cramps.

Although the medicine didn't make me feel much better, at least I had some strength and could speak.

The allergy medication has finished its infusion, and the needle has been removed.

Xie Yan leaned weakly against the headboard, looking at Shen Yan sitting beside the bed, feeling incredibly grateful.

He personally brought her to the hospital late at night and stayed with her for so long, buying her medicine and pouring her water.

What a kind and warm-hearted child!

Did you bring me here by taxi?

Xie Yan's memory only goes back to the time she changed her clothes and went out, and then fainted before she could even take her medicine.

I don't even know what I looked like back then.

Shen Yan paused for a moment, then said, "I drove here."

Xie Yan's interest was piqued, and a bit of color returned to her pale face. "You have a driver's license? Did you take the test earlier this year?"

"Ah."

Xie Yan was relieved.

What an excellent kid!

Not long ago, he was a skinny little kid, but now he's a grown-up with a driver's license who can drive.

"Shen Yan, thank you so much for today."

The person on the bed had a calm and peaceful expression. Even though he looked weak, his gentle and tolerant demeanor was enough to make one fall in love with him.

The boy beside the bed smiled and said gently, "It's getting late, senior, you should rest. Go home tomorrow."

"Ah."

It was already past midnight, and Xie Yan was indeed exhausted; the day had taken its toll on her.

Shen Yan thoughtfully turned off the ward light, and Xie Yan fell asleep shortly after lying down.

In the darkness, Shen Yan's expression finally turned cold and indifferent.

The faint glow of streetlights on the distant street outside the ward was barely noticeable in his dark eyes.

Like a shattered star swallowed by endless darkness, sinking into a boundless, deep sea, never to see the light of day.

When he was expressionless, his emotionless eyes were like those of a dead person, devoid of any human warmth, and not at all like the eyes of a living person.

No wonder his adoptive parents and later his sister were always afraid to look into his eyes.

He just wasn't good at disguising himself back then; he won't be anymore.

Shen Yan didn't understand.

He didn't understand what he was doing there.

What business is it of his if his older brother has a fiancée?

Is it just because of that tiny, insignificant sense of déjà vu?

Shen Yan, you really are pathetic.

His cold gaze fell on Xie Yan's face, which had fallen into a deep sleep. After a long while, he suddenly smiled faintly.

However, the curve of her lips was not genuine; it was fake and stiff.

I don't know if I'm laughing at others or at myself.

"I'm leaving."

Shen Yan spoke softly and gently, his gaze shifting to the corner by the window, landing on the air, yet seemingly finding a focus, the smile on his lips even bordering on gentleness.

Aren't you coming with me?

The ward was quiet, and naturally no one answered him.

But the point of his gaze was getting closer and closer, as if something was approaching him step by step.

The boy's hands, hanging by his sides, clenched slightly, his back tense, as if he had seen something extremely terrifying, and he was experiencing some uncontrollable physiological reactions.

But his expression remained smiling, without the slightest hint of a sign of his unease.

He calmly turned and left, quietly closing the door behind him.

If Xie Yan were awake, she would definitely notice Shen Yan's abnormal behavior.

She had simply fallen into a deep sleep and was completely unaware of everything around her.

Shen Yan drove home and turned on all the lights in the bedroom.

It was as bright as day.

He took out the medicine bottle from the bedside drawer, poured out a few pills at random, and without looking or counting them, he expressionlessly stuffed them all into his mouth.

That ghostly figure seemed to have vanished.

Shen Yan lay on the bed, letting the light shine on him, temporarily relaxing his chaotic mind.

It's finally time to rest.

------

Xie Yan was woken up by the sunlight.

The curtains in the hospital room weren't drawn, and the morning sunlight streamed in, shining directly on her face. Xie Yan doesn't like bright light when she sleeps, so she was woken up immediately.

I feel very tired, and my eyelids are heavy.

My lower abdomen still aches slightly, but it's much better than yesterday.

Xie Yan felt she hadn't slept enough and wanted to take another nap, but this was the hospital emergency room, which didn't feel like a proper place to rest.

Now that you're awake, you should go home. You can always catch up on your sleep when you get home.

She glanced at her phone; it was just past eight o'clock.

She didn't fall asleep until almost 3 a.m. last night, no wonder she was so tired.

Xie Yan tapped the system, [Where is our little angel Shen Yan? Did he leave last night?]

System: [Yes, he left while you were asleep. He went to class now; he has his first class this morning.]

Xie Yan couldn't help but hiss.

This kid is too honest. He was busy until so late last night, so why is he still going to work at 8 am? He's being a little too obedient.

Now that you're in college, skipping a class isn't such a big deal, is it?

She sighed, then got up and hailed a taxi at the hospital entrance to go back home.

He slowly entered the Gu family's gate, moved back to his room, and saw a large thermos on the table.

It contains some red dates and ginger, and the temperature is just right, slightly warm.

It must have been prepared for her by Xie Qingyu.

Xie Yan couldn't help but laugh.

That brat, it wasn't all for nothing.

After drinking two cups of hot ginger tea, Xie Yan felt that it might actually help. She then changed her clothes and went back to bed.

There's nothing I can do; girls are always so vulnerable these days.

We can only give Xie Qingyu a few days off for now.

At this time, Xie Qingyu was indeed under no pressure.

His company had signed some very popular artists, but while they had the popularity and traffic, they weren't quite a breakout star, so they were missing a breakthrough.

As soon as he arrived at work this morning, he heard his secretary say that Bai Xiao's agent had contacted Xinghui Entertainment, saying that he was interested in learning about the contract terms there.

Xie Qingyu was overjoyed upon hearing this.

A top star in the Chinese entertainment industry actively wanted to join their company! That's like a huge windfall falling into their laps!

However, Xie Qingyu wasn't stupid. He quickly figured out that it was his sister's doing. Otherwise, since he didn't know Bai Dingliu, why would she bother?

He wanted to ask Xie Yan, but he was afraid of disturbing her rest, so he gave up for the time being.

I'll go see his sister after I get off work tonight.

After a busy morning of work, he was still a little unaccustomed to not having Xie Yan to push him to do his homework.

Suddenly his phone rang, and Xie Qingyu's eyebrows involuntarily rose as he looked at it.

Bai Zhiwei actually called him on her own initiative; it's like the sun has risen in the west.

The call connected, and a soft female voice came through, her voice hoarse and nasal, as if she had been crying.

"Gu Qingyu, where are you? Can I see you? I have something I want to ask you."

Xie Qingyu held his phone in one hand, blinked, and suddenly understood.

He remembered that in this scene, Bai Zhiwei's mother's condition worsened in the hospital, and with debt collectors constantly coming to her door, she was burdened with immense hardship and had no other choice but to endure the humiliation and ask the male lead for money.

In the original story, she borrowed the money in a very humble way. She had been running away the whole time, but at this moment she had no choice but to bow down to the man and say that she would do anything as long as he gave her the money.

Even if it means selling one's body.

Because she needed to raise money for her mother's medical treatment.

Although the male lead only signed the female lead as a minor artist under his company and kept her like a caged bird, they didn't immediately have a passionate affair.

But Xie Qingyu still felt very uncomfortable.

Bai Zhiwei is a really good and kind person. If he didn't have to maintain this persona right now, he would definitely become sworn brothers with Bai Zhiwei.

He's the kind of older brother he'd be.

"...Where are you? I'll come find you."

Xie Qingyu felt that the girl was already so pitiful, so he wanted to save her some money on travel expenses.

So Bai Zhiwei obediently gave out an address.

After hanging up the phone, Xie Qingyu immediately told the driver to get the car.

The reason he doesn't drive it himself is, of course, because he doesn't know how.

The male lead, Young Master Gu, certainly has the necessary licenses and can get one, but Xie Qingyu himself doesn't.

I didn't even have time to take the college entrance exam, how could I have time to learn to drive?

束q.

It took more than an hour to drive from the company to the address Bai Zhiwei gave me.

Driving from the city center to the outskirts and the border between the city and the suburbs, the number of tall buildings in the vicinity decreases, and in their place are the hazy factories in the distance.

This used to be a village with a poor environment. Later, it was said that it would be demolished, but it hasn't been demolished yet. In order for the government to give them more compensation, many villagers illegally built a second floor on the roof of their houses.

At first glance, it just looks messy and chaotic.

Further away is the industrial park. The sky over this area is gray and hazy, like smog, and the air quality is very poor.

Xie Qingyu grew up in the countryside, so he didn't feel too unfamiliar with this environment, but the driver didn't understand.

"Mr. Gu, what are we doing here? It's the middle of nowhere."

The driver was a little suspicious. Young Master Gu had always frequented high-end and celebrity venues since childhood, and his Italian leather shoes were always worn only on red carpets. He had never been to such a dilapidated place before.

The man in the back seat, with a sharp aura, frowned. "Don't ask questions you shouldn't."

The driver silently shut his mouth, not daring to ask any more questions.

The road surface is no longer as smooth as in the city, and the car ride is bumpy.

Xie Qingyu simply got out of the car.

He was wearing a loose-fitting casual suit, his shoes were spotless, and his hair was pulled back, revealing his forehead and striking eyebrows.

As long as he doesn't go mad, his image and demeanor are incomparably noble, and one glance is enough to tell that he is a young master from a wealthy family.

However, his attire was somewhat out of place with his surroundings.

It has a kind of beauty that comes from wearing an evening gown and husking corn.

After looking around, Xie Qingyu spotted a tenement building, an old and dilapidated staff quarters belonging to a factory decades ago.

It's really hard to imagine that a girl as optimistic and cheerful as Bai Zhiwei would live in a place like this.

Following the address, Xie Qingyu went up to the third floor.

The door opened after only two knocks.

Bai Zhiwei's hair was a little messy, her eyes were red, and the tip of her nose was also a little red, clearly indicating that she had been crying.

She stood at the doorway, a forced smile on her face.

Xie Qingyu noticed a bright red handprint on her face.

His voice immediately rose, his eyes widening in disbelief, "Holy crap, you got beaten up???"

During their time together, Bai Zhiwei always acted very strong-willed and had a sharp tongue, readily calling any man a "scumbag."

He originally thought that people with this kind of personality wouldn't be bullied, but when the facts were laid out before him, Xie Qingyu realized that Bai Zhiwei was just a little girl.

"Come in and talk."

Bai Zhiwei had already cleaned up the room, but you could still tell what kind of serious damage it had suffered not long ago.

Few chairs were in good condition; stool legs were neatly stacked in the corner; the walls were splattered with paint and ink; the television was smashed; and broken kettles and glassware were piled to one side.

"Mr. Gu, please have some water."

The disheveled-looking girl cautiously handed over a disposable paper cup, not even daring to look the other person in the eye.

Xie Qingyu took the cup with mixed feelings, without saying a word.

“My family is in debt and I can’t pay it back. I borrowed money again because of my mother’s illness. I’ve paid off the principal, but the interest keeps snowballing. Now they’re coming to our door and even harassing my mother at the hospital. I really have no other choice.”

Bai Zhiwei hadn't intended to cry, but as she spoke, she couldn't help but shed tears again.

She was originally a happy family person, but one day she suddenly went bankrupt, her father passed away, her mother remarried, and her mother married the wrong person. Her father's inheritance was also divided up by relatives.

All that was left for her was an inexhaustible debt, which weighed heavily on her and made it hard for her to breathe.

Young Master Gu was the richest person she knew; only he had the ability to come up with so much money at once.

"Mr. Gu, everything I did before was my fault. I shouldn't have been so rude to you. Could you... lend me some money? I promise I'll pay you back! I'll do anything you ask!"

The girl burst into tears, completely abandoning her dignity.

What's the use of dignity when people are barely surviving?

With a heavy heart, she bent her knees and knelt down!

Xie Qingyu's pupils dilated in shock; he was startled and instinctively knelt down as well.

The two knelt face to face, as if they were about to kowtow to each other. Bai Zhiwei had the words on the tip of her tongue, but she suddenly stopped.

The crying stopped abruptly in an awkward moment.

Looking at each other.

Eyes wide open.

The atmosphere was a little awkward.

"Cough cough... Um, my legs are numb, this feels better."

Xie Qingyu tried to justify himself.

It turned out that once the words were spoken, it would have been better not to make amends at all.

What the he just said?! What weird stuff did he just say?!

Bai Zhiwei still had tears on her face, but suddenly she felt like laughing again.

Xie Qingyu felt that a corner of his domineering CEO image had quietly collapsed.

Just then, a knock on the door came, which saved Xie Qingyu from the extremely awkward atmosphere.

Bai Zhiwei wiped away her tears and got up to open the door.

Xie Qingyu also quickly got up, pretending that nothing had happened.

When the door opened, two burly men were standing in the hallway, holding steel pipes and with tattoos on their arms.

He has a fierce face and doesn't look like a good person at all.

Bai Zhiwei didn't react in time; she shouldn't have opened the door!

The two men outside the door spoke loudly, demanding, "Hey, you surnamed Bai! When are you going to pay me back?!"

Another person slammed a steel pipe against the door, the clanging of metal so loud it hurt the eardrums, each sound like a blow to the heart, it was terrifying.

At this point, Bai Zhiwei didn't have time to close the door. Her voice was trembling, but she still stubbornly stood in the doorway.

"This is an illegal loan; the interest rate exceeds the legal limit! It's completely illegal!"

"Fuck you, you filthy bastard—"

One of them smashed a steel pipe down on his head.

Bai Zhiwei had no time to dodge and closed her eyes in shock and fear.

However, the intense pain I had imagined did not come.

When I opened my eyes again, I saw a large hand above my head, firmly gripping the steel pipe.

The man behind her had light blue veins on his forearms, which were slightly raised and became more noticeable when he exerted himself; they were very long and powerful.

She turned her head and saw Xie Qingyu with a serious and cold expression. His handsome features were only ten centimeters away from her, which was very striking.

My heart skipped a few beats uncontrollably; I didn't know if it was from fright or something else.

Xie Qingyu sensed Bai Zhiwei's gaze out of the corner of his eye, and his smile became even more difficult to suppress than AK's.

I know I'm handsome, but I still feel a little embarrassed when you look at me like that.

He also glanced at Bai Zhiwei.

The resilient little white flower looked fragile, yet its eyes held an indomitable light.

A heart-wrenching love story between a domineering CEO and a naive girl, right?

Xie Qingyu smiled crookedly, looking incredibly wicked.

"Bai Zhiwei! You don't need to be so strong-willed anymore!"

"Because! Your strength has arrived!"

"..."

The light in Bai Zhiwei's eyes suddenly went out.

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