A flash of white light appeared before Gu Qishen's eyes.
Just thinking of Qin He's current state made his heart feel as if it were being squeezed by an invisible hand, every inch of his body aching!
Gu Ranran's eyes welled up with tears as she spoke, her voice tentative, "Brother, what are we going to do now? If something really happens to Qin He, what will we do?"
Gu Qishen's voice was heavy, "Leave this to me. You go home first. I will take care of Qin He."
He would never allow Qin He to leave him like this!
Qin He held many secrets, and she had been hiding them from him since they married.
Now that he had finally realized his feelings, he couldn't give up so easily.
Gu Ranran left sadly, and Gu Qishen sat in his office, slowly taking out his wallet.
Nowadays, with mobile smart payments prevalent across the country, very few people actually used wallets.
Gu Qishen carried his wallet mainly to protect what was inside. He opened it to reveal a corner of a photo tucked within.
It was a wedding photo of Qin He and him from before.
In the photo, Qin He was smiling brightly, her head tilted slightly towards him, while his expression was indifferent.
Gu Qishen had recently had this only photo of them together reprinted and kept it close.
He pursed his lips tightly. If the current situation was truly as Gu Ranran described, and Qin He was on the brink of death, he would have to see her, no matter what!
However, Qin Yun would surely not allow him in. The Qin family had secured the area around that building so tightly that it would be difficult to sneak in unnoticed without mobilizing Xiao's forces.
But involving Xiao's forces could easily lead to a conflict with the Qin family.
Gu Qishen tapped his fingers on the table, his mind racing to find a solution.
At five in the afternoon, he left the company and had Yu Jing drive him directly to Qingcheng Hospital.
When they arrived at the small building where Qin He was staying, Gu Qishen saw Yan Chen and Xiao Liyan standing in the courtyard after getting out of the car.
"Why are you two here?" Gu Qishen asked.
Yan Chen had shed his usual dissolute demeanor and looked at Gu Qishen, "Liyan was afraid you'd worry too much about Qin He and do something impulsive, so he specifically came to check on you."
"Besides, Qin He at least calls us brother, so it's normal for us to come and see her," Yan Chen added.
Gu Qishen glanced at the small building, "Qin Yun didn't let you in, did he?"
Xiao Liyan chimed in, "Qin Yun said Qin He is no longer here."
"Not here?!" Gu Qishen's voice trembled slightly.
Xiao Liyan, realizing Gu Qishen had misunderstood, quickly clarified, "Qin He has been moved to the main hospital building."
The main hospital building of Qingcheng Hospital had thirty-three floors. Qin He was staying in a top-floor, yet-to-be-opened section, and she was the only occupant on the entire floor.
The three of them arrived at the hospital building and coincidentally met Shen Bin coming out of the elevator. Shen Bin was on his way to examine Qin He.
As the elevator doors opened, Shen Bin looked at the three of them with a hint of helplessness, "I really cannot let anyone see Miss Qin. This is the patient's family's wish."
Gu Qishen tried to pry information out of Shen Bin in the elevator. From their conversation, he learned that Qin He's condition was very serious.
When the elevator reached the thirty-third floor, there was a bodyguard every three to five steps in the hallway.
Qin Yun had moved Qin He from the small building to the top floor of the main hospital building, believing that the security there would be even more robust than at the small building.
At least there would be no risk of someone climbing through the window.
Gu Qishen's eyes flickered as he looked at the bodyguards in the corridor.
Yan Chen frowned, "Why are these people stopping us from seeing Qin He? We're not bad guys. Qin Yun is being too cautious!"
Xiao Liyan tried to pacify him, "Qin He is, after all, the eldest daughter of the Qin family. This is normal in such a situation. If you were seriously injured, your family would also keep the news under wraps."
Yan Chen looked at Gu Qishen, "Qishen, should we break in? I and Liyan can handle these bodyguards for you."
Gu Qishen had no intention of causing a scene on the top floor. He memorized the guards' positions and then turned back into the elevator.
He pressed the button for the first floor, and the three of them went downstairs.
Yan Chen was still a bit disgruntled, "Shen Bin is usually quite slippery, but I found him to be unusually insistent on Qin He's matter this time. Otherwise, he could have said a few more words or quietly brought someone in."
Xiao Liyan speculated, "Perhaps the Qin family gave him some benefits, or maybe he has a close personal relationship with the Qin family."
Gu Qishen thought of Qin He's identity as Professor Harlan, and realized that Shen Bin's attitude towards Qin He was not merely that of the Qin family's eldest daughter, but was also one of admiration for her talent.
Seeing Gu Qishen's low spirits, Yan Chen dragged the two of them to the Changfeng Club.
The next day, "Qin He Injured" was once again trending on hot search.
The news of Qin He's injury a few days prior had been suppressed, but the online discussions had not ceased.
Today's revelation was even more explosive: "Qin Family's Eldest Daughter, He, is in a Critical Condition."
The video released was an interview with Shen Bin. From the footage, it appeared that reporters had cornered Shen Bin at the hospital, with more than a dozen of them surrounding him.
Shen Bin frowned, "You are already infringing on privacy. Do not impede me from treating patients!"
The reporters hurried, "Dean Shen, we only have one question for you. Many friends online are very concerned about Miss Qin—"
Before the reporter could finish, Shen Bin said with a cold expression, "I have no comment on the patient's privacy. Please move aside!"
The reporter, not visible on camera, paused for a moment before asking again, "Then, is Miss Qin indeed in critical condition? What does Qin's CEO, Qin Yun, have to say about this?"
"You should ask him how President Qin sees it! Not corner me here!" Shen Bin, already annoyed by being surrounded, blurted out.
The reporter immediately seized on the comment, "So Miss Qin is indeed in critical condition!"
Shen Bin seemed to realize he had misspoke, and with a cold face, he pushed them aside and left!
Instantly, the internet exploded. Fans of "Qin He Injured" expressed their sorrow under the trending topic.
"Why would something like this happen to such a good person like Xiao He!"
"The authorities still haven't released the investigation results. Who harmed her!"
"There are so many dark secrets in wealthy families. She must have stepped on someone's toes!" someone speculated.
The internet buzzed with speculation.
Gu Corporation.
Gu Qishen sat in his office, his face cold as he watched the interview on his tablet.
After finishing the video, he immediately stood up, grabbed his jacket from the hanger, and walked out.
Yu Jing hurried after him, "Mr. Gu, the Yan Corporation's commercial director is scheduled to meet with you shortly!"
Gu Qishen said coldly, "Postpone it!"