"What life-threatening danger? Can you speak more carefully?" Ya Nan glared at him, feeling his words were too blunt and afraid he would scare Su Su.
She comforted Su Su, "It's okay. I helped a friend quit an addiction before when I was out and about. It was tough, but manageable."
"I already said it's not as simple as quitting drugs. Don't mislead Sister Su Su. She needs to understand her situation clearly so that..."
"Stop talking. You're making it sound so terrifying before it even reaches that point. Do you even think before you speak?"
"You two, stop arguing. I understand what you mean now." Su Su stopped them from quarreling, having a general idea of what was happening.
She recalled that before Yang Sijie took her away, she had a brief period of amnesia. It was likely then that Yang Sijie harbored the wicked intention of controlling her with drugs.
The first episode occurred in the manor. She thought she had been bitten by insects, and Yang Sijie went along with her assumption to deceive her.
She had thought she was so clever to have faked amnesia to fool Yang Sijie, only to realize he had known all along that she couldn't possibly escape his grasp.
Yang Sijie was no longer around. She couldn't continue to be controlled by him; she had to overcome her dependence on this drug.
Ya Nan looked at Su Su, who was lost in thought, with concern and said, "This is not a big deal. As long as you're alive, there's definitely a way to eliminate the side effects of this drug."
Su Su hummed and asked Su Kangxi, "I don't feel uncomfortable now. How did the doctors here alleviate my symptoms?"
Yang Sijie hesitated for a moment before deciding to tell the truth. "The doctors didn't have any good solutions. I applied to the overseas police to have the few injections left by Yang Sijie air-freighted here as quickly as possible..."
"You gave me that medicine again?" Su Su asked, stunned.
Su Kangxi said with a heavy heart, "Qin Tianyi and I discussed it. We couldn't let you continue to suffer. We were afraid you wouldn't be able to bear it and would lose your life. Sister Su Su, I'm sorry. This is the only way now."
Su Su let out a soft "Oh," her eyes widening blankly. If this was what it took to stay alive, what was the difference between that and being a cripple?
Ya Nan fell silent, unsure how to comfort Su Su.
Su Kangxi asked again, "Sister Su Su, do you remember the last time you had an episode? How long was the interval between the two?"
Su Su regained her senses and thought carefully before replying, "About a month in between."
"Okay, we'll give this data to the experts. Perhaps they can quickly develop a solution for the side effects of this drug."
Su Su made up her mind and said, "Next time I have an episode, don't inject me with the medicine again. I want to endure it on my own."
"I'll be with you then. I'll help you get through it," Ya Nan encouraged her.
Su Kangxi could only agree. Ya Nan had only just arrived from Dechuan and hadn't witnessed Su Su's painful episode, which was why she dared to say such things.
Su Su gratefully clasped Ya Nan's hand and asked, "Can I be discharged now? Before the next episode, am I no different from a normal person?"
Su Kangxi replied, "You could say that. As long as your strength recovers, you can be discharged."
"That's great!" Ya Nan said happily. "Su Su, can we be discharged tomorrow? After we're discharged, let's go to Dechuan to see Xiao Xingxing. He misses you both dearly."
"Okay," Su Su smiled too. After all, whether she was happy or unhappy, it was still a day. She would maintain an optimistic attitude no matter what happened in the future.
Ya Nan stood up and said, "Then I'll go handle the discharge procedures for you."
As she spoke, she shot Su Kangxi a glare before leaving the room.
Su Su smiled at Su Kangxi and said, "You two are such a bickering couple. How is it, has she forgiven you?"
Su Kangxi said uncertainly, "I don't know. She's still quite fierce with me. She probably hasn't let it go yet. If it weren't for your situation, I wouldn't have contacted her proactively."
"You, you're using me as an excuse," Su Su chuckled. "You're so dense. Her being fierce with you means she's forgiven you. She might still have something unresolved in her heart. You need to put in more effort yourself."
Su Kangxi responded with a blank "Oh," "Is that so?"
Su Su was genuinely worried for him. For such a slow-witted, straightforward man to find a girlfriend like Ya Nan was truly a blessing from heaven.
"What do you think?" Su Su asked him back.
He seemed to understand Ya Nan's thoughts, and the corners of his mouth turned up.
Su Su still had something on her mind and said, "Kangxi, my good friend Sophie in France, did you ask about her? Did she escape the devil's den? How is she now?"
"Sister Su Su, don't worry. News from the overseas police indicates that Sophie has been rescued. However, her physical and mental condition is not very good, and she is receiving treatment at a specialized hospital. But the problem isn't serious, and she should recover." If she hadn't asked, Su Kangxi, who had been worried about her condition recently, would have almost forgotten about it.
Although Su Su felt a little better, she couldn't be happy. She thought about the kind of place she had visited before and the situation when she met Sophie.
Sophie's helpless and despairing gaze still made her feel guilty whenever she recalled it.
Sophie was originally such a cheerful and lively girl who loved to laugh. Yang Sijie had forced her to entertain clients in such a place. Even the most open-minded woman would be devastated.
"Physical wounds can be healed, but the scars on the heart may never heal," Su Su said softly, as if speaking about Sophie, and also about herself.
"Sister Su Su, you, you shouldn't just worry about Sophie. What about yourself? Can you get past this hurdle? Do you want me to recommend a psychologist?" Su Kangxi had witnessed Su Su faking amnesia and felt that Su Su's suffering was no less than Sophie's.
"As long as you and Tianyi are alright, I'll be alright..."
"Sister Su Su, actually, I've been seeing a psychologist since that undercover mission. After you're discharged, you should also seek consultation. Don't keep everything bottled up inside. You can also try talking to President Qin about it. Speaking out will make you feel better." Su Kangxi knew that it wasn't just physical trauma, but the psychological shadow that was more terrifying. He hoped to help her overcome this obstacle.
Although Yang Sijie was gone, the impact of his madness and perversion on those around him still lingered.
Every night, as soon as Su Kangxi fell asleep, he would dream of Yang Sijie turning into a ghost, his face becoming more ghastly and terrifying.
Su Su replied, "Okay, thank you. I'll make time to see a psychologist."
Su Kangxi immediately sent her the psychologist's WeChat, saying, "This psychologist is highly skilled and has been serving our police department for a long time. Let a professional guide you; it will make you feel better..."
"Alright, I'll add him." Su Su interrupted him and asked, "Do you have a way to contact Sophie? Even the phone number of the hospital where she is now would be fine."
"I'll go back and ask for you. I'll send it to you if I get it."
"Then I'll wait for your news."