Jiangning Designated Hospital.
This hospital is exclusively for treating important figures within the system.
With connections established through the Su family of Jiangnan and the Candle Dragon Special Forces, Chen Jinzhao was naturally admitted for treatment.
Upon arrival at the hospital, Chen Jinzhao was immediately rushed into surgery.
Shortly after.
Yamanashi Chiho and Yamanashi Toru were also brought to the hospital.
Upon seeing the two, Wu Gang scratched his head anxiously, unsure how to address them. Specifically, he didn't know their relationship with their instructor, lest he address them incorrectly and cause an awkward situation.
Only Qian Deshui, already aware of the situation, was extremely deferential to Yamanashi Chiho and Yamanashi Toru.
Wu Gang pulled Qian Deshui into a corner and asked in a low voice, "Old Qian, what's their relationship with our instructor?"
"I don't quite understand."
Qian Deshui glanced at Wu Gang and then sneered, "As a brat, you naturally wouldn't understand."
Wu Gang immediately became agitated. "Old Qian, what kind of talk is that?"
"I'm the deputy captain of the Candle Dragon Special Forces!"
"Oh please, if I recall correctly, you've only just reached the legal age for marriage this year," Qian Deshui said disdainfully.
"Uh..." Wu Gang scratched his head.
"Alright, stop messing with me. Tell me about their relationship with the instructor."
After glancing around to ensure no one else was present, Qian Deshui said, "I'll tell you, but you're not allowed to tell anyone else, understand?"
Wu Gang nodded quickly.
"This is Young Master Chen's wife, Yamanashi Chiho. The other is Yamanashi Chiho's grandfather, Yamanashi Toru," Qian Deshui stated truthfully.
"Oh, and Miss Chiho is already pregnant. You need to keep this in mind as well."
"Ah?" Wu Gang was stunned.
In his memory, Chen Jinzhao and Yu Mengzhi were the married couple. How could this be?
And moreover—
Weren't these two apparently from Dongying?
Since Chen Jinzhao's incident, China's relationship with Dongying had rapidly deteriorated. Wu Gang had even been prepared to march on Edo Castle.
Qian Deshui also sighed, "In any case, explaining this matter is very troublesome. If you're willing to listen, listen. If not, then forget it."
"Of course, I'm willing," Wu Gang nodded.
Only then did Qian Deshui recount Chen Jinzhao's experiences over the past three years to Wu Gang. After listening, Wu Gang nodded. "So, these two are truly good people. If it weren't for them back then, the instructor would have died. There are good people in Dongying after all."
"I'm leaving now. Contact me if anything else comes up," Qian Deshui said, patting Wu Gang's shoulder before departing.
It was only after Wu Gang came to his senses that he realized Qian Deshui was being too cunning.
Soon, Yu Mengzhi and the others would arrive. When the two parties met, who knew what sparks would fly. Wu Gang, caught between them, was in a very difficult position.
"That old Qian, abandoning me at the crucial moment. So detestable!" Wu Gang grumbled hatefully.
An hour later, the surgery was successfully completed.
Chen Jinzhao was wheeled out of the operating room. Wu Gang rushed forward to inquire about his condition. The doctor said, "Mr. Chen's hand has been saved, and the external wounds have been suthed with no major issues. The only problem is that Mr. Chen's right hand was kept in a low-temperature environment for an extended period, damaging some nerves. For daily life, there won't be much difference, but it will be troublesome if he wants to engage in strenuous physical labor."
Wu Gang's heart sank. "Okay, I understand."
Three years had passed.
Chen Jinzhao was no longer the formidable "Jade-Faced Asura" who could kill gods and buddhas as he once was.
This made Wu Gang feel a pang of sorrow.
Chen Jinzhao was only thirty years old and hadn't even reached his peak, yet he already had a sense of a hero's twilight.
He pondered for a moment, deciding to temporarily conceal this matter to avoid dampening Chen Jinzhao's spirits. However, he didn't realize that Chen Jinzhao had been fully conscious during the surgery, constantly inquiring about his physical condition from the doctors.
Chen Jinzhao was well aware of his own situation.
Wu Gang walked outside the ward and saw Chen Jinzhao having a private conversation with Yamanashi Chiho. He wisely chose not to enter the room and disturb them.
Inside the ward.
Yamanashi Chiho's eyes were slightly red, deeply worried about Chen Jinzhao's condition.
Chen Jinzhao smiled and said, "See, I'm fine. Don't worry. You're about to become a mother, yet you're still acting like a little girl."
"I know, but I can't help it," Yamanashi Chiho bit her lower lip.
"Am I very stupid?"
Chen Jinzhao couldn't help but chuckle. "How could you be? Don't ever call yourself stupid again. Who knows, one day it might just come true."
"Yes, I understand," Yamanashi Chiho nodded.
"Oh, right..."
She stammered, as if she had something to say to Chen Jinzhao, but she looked embarrassed and couldn't speak for a long time.
Chen Jinzhao asked in confusion, "What's wrong?"
"Can I leave the hospital first?" Yamanashi Chiho asked.
Chen Jinzhao didn't understand the meaning of her words at first. After a moment of thought, he realized, "Are you worried about her?"
"Yes!" Yamanashi Chiho nodded emphatically.
"I know I'm the outsider. I haven't figured out how to face her yet."
Chen Jinzhao thought for a moment, then sighed, "Don't just talk about you. Even I don't know how to face her, but it has already happened, hasn't it?"
As the two were talking, footsteps suddenly echoed from outside the door.
This greatly startled Yamanashi Chiho. She quickly stood up from her stool, wringing her hands as she looked towards the ward door.
No matter how Chen Jinzhao tried to persuade her, Yamanashi Chiho refused to sit down.
Chen Jinzhao could only focus his attention on the door.
A moment later.
A group of people, led by Yu Mengzhi, entered the ward.
In an instant, Chen Jinzhao met Yu Mengzhi's gaze, and she became visibly emotional.
Before she could speak, the little Si Nian in her arms stretched out her two small hands towards Chen Jinzhao, babbling, "Daddy, Daddy, want a hug..."
Everyone was stunned for a moment, then couldn't help but laugh.
Yu Mengzhi and the others had been preparing to cry, but unexpectedly, this little girl suddenly brought a festive atmosphere to the room, forcing them to hold back their tears.
Yu Mengzhi said, "Daddy is injured now, so he can't hug our little Si Nian for the time being."
"Oh..." Little Si Nian nodded.
Chen Jinzhao smiled and said, "It's nothing, it's nothing. Let Daddy hug you."
Yu Mengzhi rolled her eyes at Chen Jinzhao and snorted, "Three years without seeing you, and you're still the same. Always trying to be strong about everything!"
Chen Jinzhao chuckled sheepishly.
Li Qiurong and Xu Yaoyao also stepped forward to examine Chen Jinzhao. Fortunately, none of them were crying, otherwise Chen Jinzhao wouldn't have known how to comfort them.
The atmosphere of their reunion was very joyous, and nothing Chen Jinzhao had worried about occurred.
After a round of greetings, Yu Mengzhi, Xu Yaoyao, and Li Qiurong's gazes all fell on Yamanashi Chiho.
Li Qiurong first looked at Yu Mengzhi, then at Xu Yaoyao, realizing that it would be most appropriate for her to step forward and inquire about Yamanashi Chiho's identity. She smiled and asked, "Son, what's this young lady's name? You haven't introduced her to us yet."
Yamanashi Chiho became even more nervous.
She knew she should step forward and introduce herself now, but she was so nervous that she couldn't speak coherently.
Yu Mengzhi and Xu Yaoyao stared at Chen Jinzhao with strange expressions.
All the pressure fell on Chen Jinzhao.
Chen Jinzhao stammered, unsure how to explain.
For a moment.
The atmosphere in the ward became very strange.