134: Chapter 134: He Advances by Retreating 134: Chapter 134: He Advances by Retreating Hospital, surgery observation room.
Helian Lu watched Su He standing somewhat woodenly in front of the screen, staring intently at the ongoing surgery.
Her clothes were still stained with blood, but she didn’t care at all.
Moreover, she looked as though she wished she could be the one performing the surgery herself.
Her hand was accidentally cut; otherwise, she would be in the operating room right now, not just watching the screen.
“There, Susu, don’t worry, he will be fine.” he looked at the wound on her wrist with some concern: “I’m here watching over things, you should go and get your wound dressed.”
Su He didn’t feel any pain.
If it weren’t for seeing the blood, she wouldn’t have known she was injured.
“It’s okay, I don’t feel the pain.” she continued staring at the screen, her tone indifferent.
Forty minutes ago, they found Jiang Yan and Su Yimo in a corner under the ruins to the east.
The explosion was very powerful, the second floor collapsed, covering the first floor.
She and Jiang Feng searched inside but didn’t find anyone, because the people who couldn’t leave the first floor in time were trapped underneath.
Watching the surveillance, Su He guessed that Jiang Yan must have sensed something, prompting him to quickly leave their seats with Su Yimo.
But at that time, they couldn’t make it to the entrance and had to look for the nearest and most suitable shelter.
Each building has different structural strengths.
Thus, she deduced the exact location where Jiang Yan and Su Yimo were trapped.
It wasn’t that she didn’t trust the rescuers, but she didn’t want to waste time.
When they found the father and son, the pool of fresh blood made her heart turn ice cold, as though she had fallen into an abyss.
The little guy had no injuries on his body; he was just unconscious and currently in a hospital room.
Because Jiang Yan protected him well.
Previously, she always worried that he wouldn’t accept his son, because a past message made her misunderstand that he didn’t welcome the child’s arrival.
From the moment Su Yimo was discovered by him until now, she could feel that Jiang Yan really loved their son.
A father’s love can sacrifice everything, including his own life.
Only now, Su He truly felt the meaning of this phrase.
Her own family had never brought her any such feelings.
Looking at the man lying quietly on the operating table, Su He felt as though her chest was being torn open.
Four hours later.
The surgery was over.
Jiang Yan was taken to the ICU for observation.
After changing into clothes prepared by Fei Yue, she went to Su Yimo’s hospital room.
The little guy had woken up.
As soon as she entered, she saw the little guy sitting on the hospital bed, his little head hanging down, lost in thought.
“Baby, what’s wrong?”
Su He sat on the edge of the bed, lifted the little guy into her arms, and kissed his forehead.
“Don’t worry, daddy is okay.” Su He held him and gently patted his back as she softly said.
The little guy’s dark eyes looked dim, and his small face was sullen, his eyebrows furrowed.
He tilted his head upwards, looking at her, and pursed his lips before asking, “Really?”
Su He nodded, “Yes, really, when daddy wakes up, mommy will take you to see him.”
The little guy nodded then cuddled into Su He’s arms, no longer speaking.
Su He held him, her voice tenderly comforting, “It’s okay now, darling.”
She was worried this might leave him with psychological trauma, but currently, it was hard to tell.
…
At 8:30 in the evening.
Outside the hospital room corridor.
“What are you doing here?” Helian Lu asked Ye Jiuqing.
“Didn’t I tell you not to come?”
Ye Jiuqing pressed his back molars together, “Why can’t I come?
I didn’t cause this mess!
I walk the straight path, sit upright, no fear of tilting shadows!”
Helian Lu sighed, “Yes, even if you didn’t do this, it still directly involves you!”
At those words, Ye Jiuqing’s blue eyes coldly swept over him.
“Helian Lu, don’t think I really wouldn’t dare to confront you!” he said sternly.
Helian Lu clicked his tongue, “Think about it, if it wasn’t for you kidnapping their son, would the couple have come to Country Y?
If they hadn’t come here, would this incident have happened today?
It wouldn’t have, right?”
The logic was indeed faultless.
“…”
Seeing him not responding, Helian Lu continued, “Anyway, the reason is just that, no matter how you put it, it’s trouble you brought upon yourself!
I told you not to come for your own good, even if you want to take advantage of the situation, you shouldn’t choose this time, right?
If Su He is willing to deal with you, I will take your surname!”
Ye Jiuqing glanced at him, “What?
You want to take advantage of me and be my son?
I’m not interested in being your dad!”
“Damn!”
Helian Lu gritted his teeth, “You really have no shame!
I’m just trying to be nice and you take me for a fool.
I’m too free to deal with your troubles!
Do whatever you want!
Go on, let’s see if you can take advantage of Jiang Yan’s critical condition and win Su He’s heart.”
Helian Lu stepped aside, making way for him and angrily gestured an invitation, “Come on, go ahead!
Just so I can witness the charm of Mr.
Ye.”
Ye Jiuqing: “…”
Just as he hesitated, Su He walked towards them.
Helian Lu cleared his throat and moved aside again, posing as if eager to watch the drama unfold.
When it came to watching, he was always on the front line.
Su He stopped in front of them, her gaze coldly fixed on Ye Jiuqing.
Ye Jiuqing felt very uncomfortable under her stare, his heart feeling uneasy.
“What’s with that look?” he frowned and asked, “You don’t think it was me, do you?”
Su He’s eyes were dark and intense as she stared at him, her voice calm, “Was it you?”
A hint of suspicion lingered in her eyes.
Ye Jiuqing’s mouth twitched, his expression darkening instantly: “Su He, what kind of person do you think I am?
If I were to deal with him, I wouldn’t do it covertly.
I’d definitely confront him openly.”
Upon hearing this, Helian Lu snickered, muttering, “Such an idiot!
Hopeless!”
Su He’s delicate face remained cold and expressionless.
“It better not be you!
But—”
She slightly squinted her eyes: “You better also clear those dirty thoughts in your mind.
Ye Jiuqing, you always say you’re not a good person, well, I am not a good person either, as you well know.”
After speaking, she turned and left, without saying another word to him.
Helian Lu: “?”
That’s it?
I haven’t had enough yet.
A while after Su He left, Ye Jiuqing turned to Helian Lu, his brows furrowed, “Was she threatening me just now?
Did she say my heart is dirty?”
“Uh-huh,” Helian Lu raised his eyebrows.
Then, gloatingly, he said, “You heard right, she was threatening you.
I think she’s quite right, for your sake of long life, you better just listen to her threats, it’s not the first or second time anyway.
As long as you don’t overstep her bottom line and cause real harm, she won’t actually be harsh on you.
Or if you want to end up in the hospital for a month like last year, that’s also possible, up to you.”
…
After eating something, Yimo fell asleep in her arms, and she left only after he was deeply asleep.
Su He donned protective gear and went to the ICU.
She stood by the bed, looking down at the man whose eyes were still closed.
Four hours had passed since the operation, and he hadn’t woken up yet.
Fortunately, his vital signs were all normal.
Pulling up a stool, she quietly sat by his side.
She had thousands of words to say, yet she didn’t know where to start.
She just sat there silently, her gaze resting on Jiang Yan’s face.
“Jiang Yan, thank you.”
Thank you for taking the little one and escaping the explosion.
Thank you for keeping both you and the little one safe.
If he hadn’t taken Yimo and quickly found a good spot for cover, she didn’t want to imagine what could have happened.
She may have lost them both, a thought she couldn’t bear nor accept.
Those who didn’t manage to find cover in time were living proof.
This explosion was immediately a hot topic in Country Y.
Up to now, the explosion had caused 30 deaths, and the others were seriously injured, with the possibility of surviving post-treatment uncertain since many were critically injured.
She felt fortunate that Jiang Yan’s injuries weren’t severe.
The police were still investigating the cause of the explosion.
But Su He went in after the blast, so she could assert that it definitely wasn’t due to the restaurant’s equipment.
Furthermore, she smelt a familiar scent of gunpowder.
This was no accident, but a planned scheme.
As for who it targeted, she still didn’t know.
–
The next day, in the morning.
Jiang Yan woke up.
Just waking up, he paused for a moment, then felt the warmth on the back of his hand.
He turned his head slightly, looked, and saw Su He sleeping on the edge of the bed.
Her one hand was under her cheek gripping his hand, the other rested on the bed, and he noticed the bandage wrapped around her wrist.
As soon as he moved his hand slightly, Su He woke up.
Seeing him awake, Su He finally felt the weight lifted off her chest.
“Are you awake?
Do you feel uncomfortable anywhere?” She stood up and approached him to ask.
Su He saw his furrowed brows and serious expression, thinking he was uncomfortable.
She was about to lift the quilt to check his wound, but the man grasped her injured hand instead.
“What’s wrong?”
His hoarse voice sounded, seemingly weak: “What happened to your hand?”
Su He paused, he, upon waking up, didn’t care about his own injuries but was concerned about her minor cut.
“Oh, it’s nothing, just a small accidental cut.” she said.
“Let me check your injuries first.”
His severe injuries were mainly on his right waist and right shoulder, with his head having been impacted.
Su He checked his wounds and saw no bleeding: “The anesthetic has worn off, your wounds will hurt, just bear with it.
Besides the pain from the wounds, do you feel discomfort anywhere else?”
Su He covered him with the blanket, looked up at him, her gaze tender, and her voice softened a bit.
Jiang Yan just stared at her; he shook his head, but as soon as he moved, Su He immediately reached out to stop him.
“You shouldn’t shake your head too violently right now.” She said softly with both hands stabilizing his head: “There are some residual blood clots in your head due to the impact, we can’t operate to remove them, you need to rest and let them dissolve on their own.”
“Do you have a headache?” she asked again.
Jiang Yan: “No, I don’t feel uncomfortable.”
“Then why are you frowning?” she spoke while her hand instinctively moved to the space between his eyebrows.
Then he asked: “Does your hand hurt?”
At this, Su He realized that his serious look and furrowed brow were because of the wound on her wrist.
“It doesn’t hurt.” Su He smiled and said: “Really, it doesn’t hurt at all, because…”
She paused her sentence halfway, didn’t finish it, “Nevermind, I’ll tell you when you’re better.”
“…”
Later, the hospital doctors gave him another examination and confirmed that he was okay, then they transferred him out of the ICU.
Just after he was transferred to the ward, Jiang Feng came with Su Yimo.
Seeing the man on the hospital bed with a bandage still on his head, Su Yimo immediately thought of the scene where Jiang Yan shielded him with his own body.
Although he was young, he understood what had happened afterward.
The little guy stood by the bed, pouting as he looked at the man on the bed.
Jiang Yan saw him, smiled, and raised his uninjured left hand to rub his little head: “What’s wrong?”
“Daddy.” The little guy suddenly called out in a tender voice.
Everyone in the room was taken aback.
The hand Jiang Yan was using to rub his head stiffened, it was a surprise but also a delight.
Since father and son recognized each other, he hadn’t called him that.
At this moment, Jiang Yan couldn’t describe his feelings in words.
His face brightened with a smile and he responded: “Hmm.”
Su He watched silently from the side, a gentle smile playing on her lips.
After the little guy called him, he was a bit awkward but it only lasted a few seconds.
He blinked his large eyes, and his youthful, obedient voice said: “Daddy, thank you for saving baby, baby will definitely be good to you later, and take care of you when you’re old~”
“…”
In the afternoon, Jiang Yan was already able to sit up.
Su He couldn’t help but admire his physical strength.
After the little guy had his lunch, he fell asleep while playing on the nearby hospital bed.
She was looking at some information that Helian Lu had sent over from the police.
Suddenly, she heard the man call out to her, “Wife, I feel uncomfortable.”
Su He’s heart tightened upon hearing this.
She put down her phone and quickly stood up from the sofa and walked over.
Her tone also carried a hint of urgency: “What’s wrong?
Is it the wound that’s uncomfortable?”
Jiang Yan looked at her anxious face and his thin lips curled slightly: “No.”
“Then what’s wrong?” Su He asked, confused.
“Did I not take a bath last night?”
Su He: “…”
How could he have bathed last night in that condition?
Besides, his wounds couldn’t be bathed either.
“You can’t move now, and the wound can’t touch water,” she explained briefly.
The man frowned, looking unhappy: “But I feel uncomfortable all over.”
Su He pondered for a moment, raised her eyebrows, and cautiously asked, “Should I help you wipe down with a towel?”
“Mm, okay,” the man said seriously.
“But I have a cleanliness obsession; you need to do it.”
Su He’s temple twitched: “…”
Looking at that face which was still handsome despite the injuries, Su He had to compromise.
She turned around and went to the bathroom to fetch a towel and filled a basin with warm water.
Just after wiping his upper body, she heard the man’s low, magnetic voice: “Wife, I need you to wipe there too.”
Su He didn’t react at once and asked back, “Where?”
Jiang Yan glanced between his legs, and Su He followed his gaze.
She instantly understood.
She paused.
“That…
shouldn’t be necessary,” she turned back to look at him and grinned, “It won’t affect anything, don’t worry.”
Jiang Yan: “It doesn’t work; it’s uncomfortable.”
Su He: “…”
The man sighed, then said, “Never mind, I’ll do it myself.”
Upon hearing this, she was about to speak, but he added, “My wound should have been stitched up by now, right?”
“Huh?”
Su He was puzzled.
Then he muttered to himself, “If it’s stitched up, it’s fine.
I’m worried about accidentally tearing the wound, and having to stitch it again.”
“It’s okay, even if it needs stitching, my skin is thick.”
Su He: “…”
The man was being sarcastically pitiful, and if she hadn’t figured that out, her 200-plus IQ would be wasted.
This tactic of his, retreating as a way to advance, was pretty good.
She took a deep breath, somewhat helplessly, “Okay, I’ll wipe it.”
Since it had to be done, after all, it wasn’t like she hadn’t seen specimens soaked in formalin before, there was nothing new to see.
A minute later.
Su He coughed lightly, “Can you make it behave?
I can’t help you wipe it like this.”
“…”
Half an hour later.
Jiang Feng arrived.
“Master, Young Madam,” he greeted the two.
Huh?
Why did he feel the atmosphere in this sickroom was a bit strange?
He couldn’t quite put his finger on what was odd.
However, he was there because he had something important to discuss.
“Young Madam, following your instructions, we checked the surveillance for suspicious individuals and found these two,” he handed the documents he was holding to Su He.
Su He took them, glanced through them, and her fine brows furrowed.