Shen Keqin’s words were out, Shen Chi Yan’s dark eyes glanced at Song Qi Nian. Song Qi Nian quickly averted her gaze, acting as if she wasn’t concerned about the matter at all.
But her pretense seemed like a guilty conscience to Shen Chi Yan.
Shen Chi Yan let out a light huff and said to Shen Keqin, "When did you become so concerned about me?"
Shen Keqin was displeased at his words, "What are you saying? You're my fifth elder brother! I’ve always cared about you, and Zian cried so pitifully. He just wants to see you."
Shen Chi Yan didn’t agree or refuse immediately. He said indifferently, "Let's talk about it in a few days."
With the conversation at this point, Shen Keqin couldn't say more. She glanced subtly at Song Qi Nian and then nodded, "Okay, then if you have time, call Zian for a video chat more often. Even through the screen, he’ll be very happy to see you."
Not long after, Shen Liu Bai and Shen Keqin left together. Shen Chi Yan looked at Song Qi Nian and smirked, "You’re quite good at winning people over."
Song Qi Nian guessed that Shen Chi Yan had seen through something and didn’t say much.
At noon, Zhang Qiao Qiao came to the hospital to deliver food. Shen Chi Yan found the congee from the restaurant unappetizing, so Song Qi Nian called Zhang Qiao Qiao.
Shen Chi Yan, as usual, claimed his arm had no strength and insisted that Song Qi Nian feed him.
Song Qi Nian was accustomed to his domineering attitude. She spoon-fed him the congee. Zhang Qiao Qiao watched their interaction, secretly hoping they would get back together.
After the meal, Shen Chi Yan needed an IV drip. The medicine contained sleep-inducing ingredients. Soon, he started to feel drowsy, but before falling asleep, he warned Song Qi Nian not to leave.
After Shen Chi Yan fell asleep, Song Qi Nian escorted Zhang Qiao Qiao downstairs.
Zhang Qiao Qiao clearly had a lot to say but didn't know how to start.
"Qiao Qiao, I'll have to trouble you to come to the hospital often during this period."
Song Qi Nian broke the awkward silence. Zhang Qiao Qiao immediately smiled, "No trouble at all! As long as young master can recover soon, it's fine. Besides, Gao Kun Lun drives me back and forth, so I haven't really exerted myself."
Song Qi Nian smiled faintly, "Then I won't see you off. Be careful on your way."
Zhang Qiao Qiao nodded, but then seemed to recall something. After some hesitation, she asked, "Madam, is there really no possibility between you and young master anymore?"
This question hit Song Qi Nian's sore spot. Now, she just wanted to escape Li Jun Shen. She didn’t dare to think about anything else.
Seeing Song Qi Nian’s silence, Zhang Qiao Qiao quickly added, "Actually, young master still loves you. After you disappeared, young master searched for you like a madman. Everyone spread rumors that he chose Miss Lin between you two, but Miss Lin was facing a life-threatening crisis then, and her elder brother died because of young master. Young master couldn't just watch Miss Lin be… so…"
Song Qi Nian smiled and interrupted Zhang Qiao Qiao, "Qiao Qiao, thank you for taking care of me before, but I don't want to think about those things right now."
Zhang Qiao Qiao responded with a rather disappointed "Oh." Her retreating figure looked dejected.
After seeing Zhang Qiao Qiao off, as Song Qi Nian was about to go upstairs, her phone suddenly rang. She looked at it; it was Li Jun Shen calling.
Whenever Song Qi Nian saw a call from Li Jun Shen, all her nerves tensed up.
"Hello..."
"Nian Nian, turn around."
As soon as Song Qi Nian turned around, she saw Li Jun Shen not far away. Her heart suddenly tightened. She didn't know when he had arrived or if he had overheard her conversation with Zhang Qiao Qiao.
Fortunately, she hadn't said anything incriminating.
Seeing Song Qi Nian frozen in place, Li Jun Shen smiled and walked towards her, speaking on the phone, "Are you stunned with joy? Or with fright?"
Song Qi Nian hung up the phone directly. As Li Jun Shen approached, she smiled faintly, "What brought you here?"
Li Jun Shen didn't reply but pulled Song Qi Nian into a tight embrace. He held her so tightly that she could barely breathe.
"I missed you too much, so I came to see you."
Before Song Qi Nian could speak, he buried his head in her neck and added, "I'm sorry. If I hadn't been so impulsive, you wouldn't have had to take the blame and take care of Shen Chi Yan. He hates you so much. These past few days must have been difficult for you, right?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Li Jun Shen noticed the bite mark on Song Qi Nian's neck. Only Shen Chi Yan could have left such a mark in that position.
A terrifying chill erupted in his ink-dark eyes.
Sensing danger, Song Qi Nian instinctively pushed Li Jun Shen away. She didn't answer his question but retorted, "How did you end up fighting with Shen Chi Yan? Did he say something?"
Li Jun Shen's tightly clenched fist slowly relaxed. Facing Song Qi Nian, his gloomy handsome face returned to its usual gentle demeanor.
"Why are you asking me that? Can't I just beat him up because I dislike him and can't stand him getting you first?"
Song Qi Nian: "I always thought you weren't that childish."
Li Jun Shen gently brushed a strand of hair from Song Qi Nian’s forehead and then kissed her on the forehead. "Darling, men are incredibly childish when it comes to love, far beyond your imagination. But I regret it. I really shouldn't have laid a hand on him, or rather… I shouldn't have spared his life. If I had just killed him, wouldn't all the problems be solved? Instead of like now, where you're under his control."
Li Jun Shen's simple words made Song Qi Nian's heart pound with fear because she knew he wasn't joking. He genuinely wanted Shen Chi Yan dead.
"Killing is against the law, and you'll go to jail. You'd better get rid of these wicked thoughts from your mind as soon as possible."
Song Qi Nian's words successfully pleased Li Jun Shen. He smiled and said, "Are you worried about me?"
How could Song Qi Nian worry about him? It was just a polite excuse. "If something happened to you, what would happen to Zian and me?"
Whether Song Qi Nian's words were sincere or not, at that moment, Li Jun Shen was pleased, and he was no longer as fixated on the bite mark on her neck.
"Darling, you've worked hard these past few days. But don't worry, soon, I will make Shen Chi Yan propose to release you."
Song Qi Nian didn't know what Li Jun Shen meant by this. She felt a hidden unease but could only nod in agreement.
"And Zian, I'll bring him to your side."
Li Jun Shen wanted to bring Zian out of the Shen family’s old residence?
Actually, Song Qi Nian was rather relieved to have Zian stay at the Shen family's old residence. But she couldn't tell Li Jun Shen not to, so she could only nod.
They stayed together for a while before Li Jun Shen reluctantly left. When Song Qi Nian returned to the ward, she found the door ajar. She remembered closing the door when she sent Zhang Qiao Qiao downstairs!
Who entered and didn't close the door? Or did Shen Chi Yan come out himself?