But he still forced himself to run over, because he knew his lover couldn't wait.
Yes, it was love.
He finally knew how much he liked her.
A liking etched into his bones, fused into his blood, inseparable.
He truly… loved her dearly.
Gently, he pulled her into his embrace, "Qianqian, wake up, please. If you wake up, we'll get married, okay?"
These were perhaps the gentlest words in the world, moving everyone who witnessed them.
"Mo, let her go quickly. Her condition is not good. Let me take a look."
At this moment, Mu Jingxuan, changing his usual gentle demeanor, wore a solemn expression on his handsome face.
Upon hearing her condition was not good, Xuan Mohan immediately released Lan Qianqian, though his movements remained incredibly gentle, as if afraid of hurting her.
After a brief examination and emergency treatment, Mu Jingxuan stated directly, "To my apartment."
There, he had his most advanced laboratory.
Xuan Mohan, without a word, picked up Lan Qianqian and followed.
At this moment, Xia Han, after slowly relaxing, found her exhausted body unable to bear the strain. Her vision darkened, and she fainted, only to fall into a warm embrace…
Lu Haoran had already felt an involuntary worry when he saw her, constantly monitoring her condition. This allowed him to catch her the moment she fainted.
He scooped her up in his arms and also strode after them.
Carrying a sense of urgency and heartache he himself hadn't noticed.
Thus, the group sped to Mu Jingxuan's apartment: Lu Ming Apartment.
Outside the Laboratory
Xuan Mohan stood there like a block of wood.
He hadn't wanted to come out initially, but Mu Jingxuan had said he had bacteria on him and it was best not to enter. So, he stiffly walked out of the room and stood guard at the door, not moving an inch.
Xuan Mohan was completely lost in his thoughts, while the person beside him was far more active in his mind.
Lu Haoran, though leaning against the wall, was suffering and extremely agitated.
He kept thinking about why Xia Han fainted, where she was injured, how badly, and how she was now.
He truly couldn't control himself at all.
Damn it, just let him find the person responsible!
Inside, Mu Jingxuan stood by the bedside, looking at the disheveled but still stunningly beautiful woman lying on it with a complex expression.
"What charm do you possess that makes Mo so devoted to you?"
An Hour Later
The laboratory door slowly opened, and Mu Jingxuan, wearing a sterile suit, emerged.
Knowing Xuan Mohan's anxiety, he immediately said upon exiting, "Her life is no longer in danger."
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, especially Xuan Mohan. After this release, he almost couldn't stand.
"How is she?"
His voice was dry, his eyes bloodshot.
Seeing his brother's pained expression, they knew he had fallen for a woman named Lan Qianqian.
They had truly… never seen him like this before, and for a moment, they all felt a pang of discomfort.
"Two ribs are fractured, and there are multiple bruises on her body. She needs proper recuperation."
Mu Jingxuan's deep voice spoke slowly.
"Go in and see her."
Knowing his brother was hurting, he wouldn't be at ease without seeing her.
"How is Xia Han?"
As Xuan Mohan entered, Lu Haoran quickly asked.
Seeing Haoran's anxious look, he knew another one was likely falling, but not with the same depth of feeling as Mo. He shook his head.
"Xuan, tell me quickly, what happened?"
He couldn't discern anything from Mu Jingxuan's shake of his head, assuming the worst, making him even more anxious.
"The external injuries are also quite severe. There's some soft tissue damage on her waist."
"Hoo~" As long as her life wasn't in danger, Lu Haoran finally breathed a true sigh of relief.
Tonight was more exhausting than a fight in a mall or on a battlefield.
"You go in and see her too." Mu Jingxuan said with a smile, looking at Lu Haoran.
If it were usual times, Lu Haoran might have argued a bit, but at this moment, he truly didn't have the inclination.
He nodded and strode inside.
"How is it, did you find out who did this tonight?"
Neither of them had woken up yet.
He shook his head, Qi Jiayou's gaze deepening, "Tonight was premeditated."
Mo and Hao were too preoccupied, and Xuan was busy saving people, so he was the first to investigate.
However, almost no traces were left, so it was certain this was no accident.
What kind of people could these two have provoked?
Lu Haoran thought the same. If it were people like them, they had many enemies, but what kind of people could two young girls provoke?
But no matter who the girls provoked, they only knew that if those people provoked them, they wouldn't fare well.
Looking at Xia Han lying there listlessly, Lu Haoran felt a sense of powerlessness for the first time.
"Mmm~"
Not long after, Xia Han woke up. After adapting to the light, she slowly opened her eyes.
"Xia Han, you're awake. Are you feeling uncomfortable anywhere?"
Lu Haoran, who had been closely monitoring Xia Han's condition, noticed immediately and rushed over.
Xia Han looked at Lu Haoran beside her, who was filled with surprise. Her memories instantly returned, and she sat up abruptly, "Qian… hiss~"
"Don't move, don't move. You're still injured." Lu Haoran quickly stepped forward and held Xia Han's shoulder.
"How is Qianqian? Where is Qianqian, Lu Haoran?"
As she spoke, she began to choke up again.
Seeing her about to cry again, he had no choice but to step aside.
"She's fine, don't worry. It's best if you don't move around right now…"
Before he could finish, Xia Han's tears streamed down, soaking into the pillow.
"Don't cry, sister-in-law is really fine, look."
He had never comforted a crying woman before. He used to find crying women annoying, but now he was completely at a loss.
Who would have thought…
"Waaahhhh~" All the fear accumulated in her heart now came pouring out.
Lu Haoran seemed to understand and no longer tried to stop her, though his heart felt heavy…
"Shut up."
A voice devoid of warmth sounded out, cold and sharp.
Xuan Mohan, since entering, had been holding Lan Qianqian's hand to his lips, staring at her blankly.
His heart felt hollow, mixed with an indescribable fear and dread. He felt anxious without seeing the girl wake up, and now hearing the woman's crying made him extremely irritable.
Seeing Xuan Mohan's terrifying gaze, his expression as dreadful as hell itself, Xia Han stifled all sound.
She knew CEO Xuan was not faring any better. Crying more would only annoy him, but she was truly hurting. Fear, dread, heartache, sadness – all emotions surged at once, and she just wanted to cry properly.
Pursing her lips and biting her lower lip, she forced herself not to make a sound.
Suddenly, a hand reached out.
"If you're upset, bite down. Bite as hard as you can."
Xia Han's already fragile emotional defenses were now easily swayed. She immediately opened her mouth and bit down hard, no less forcefully than she had bitten the other man before.
"Mph~" Lu Haoran grunted, letting her bite.
After a moment, Xia Han finally regained some composure. Looking at her fair, delicate hand, which she had bitten until it bled, she showed a look of deep guilt, "I'm sorry."
"It's fine, I let you bite me." Saying this, Lu Haoran gently rubbed Xia Han's head, his tone laced with indulgence.
A moment later, Mu Jingxuan entered again, holding ointment.