Chapter 239 - 175: From archenemy to uncle? The world is in great chaos (3 updates)

Chapter 239: 175: From archenemy to uncle? The world is in great chaos (3 updates)

In the hospital ward

Zhou Zhongqing stood at the head of the bed, asking about Shen Zhixian’s condition, while she, with the tips of her ears slightly red, thought how embarrassing it was. She wasn’t young anymore, and to be caught feigning sleep by a group of people, could there be anything more awkward?

Jiang Yanting stood to the side, still straightening his clothes. The hospital bed was small to begin with, crowded with two people, and at this moment, the sheets and blankets were quite in disarray.

"There shouldn’t be any major issues, but you still need an IV, and I suggest you undergo a few tests and observe for a day before being discharged."

"Thank you, doctor," Shen Zhixian expressed her gratitude.

"You’re welcome. Rest well, and pay attention to your diet to manage your condition, maintaining a cheerful mood."

Shen Zhixian wished she could find a crack to crawl into. How could she still manage a smile?

Meeting the Jiang family for the first time, and it had to be under such embarrassing circumstances.

After Zhou Zhongqing left, only four people remained in the ward. Xie Duo’s lips were tightly closed, silent, while Jiang Jinsang sat to the side, looking like someone enjoying the spectacle.

"Hello, I’m Jiang Jinsang." It was Jiang Jinsang who broke the silence first, standing up to greet her and breaking the stagnant atmosphere.

"Shen Zhixian."

"I’ve heard much about you."

Shen Zhixian coughed, "Heard much about me?"

She was hardly a celebrity to warrant such a phrase.

But seeing his eyes glance in Jiang Yanting’s direction, her ears reddened again. Had he and his family talked about her?

"What exactly is going on between you two?" Xie Duo was still wearing his rimless glasses, elegant as ever. Among Beijing’s gentlemen, his demeanor was surely unparalleled.

"It’s just as you’ve seen," Jiang Yanting raised an eyebrow.

"What I’ve seen?" Xie Duo scoffed lightly, "I saw you two..."

Sharing a bed?

Was that a scene to behold?

"What about us two?" Jiang Yanting looked at him.

Jiang Jinsang stood to the side, rather amused, seeing his brother’s wrinkled shirt and guessing that the two of them definitely slept in the same hospital bed last night. Xie Duo arrived early, running straight into the situation.

Xie Duo scoffed lightly, looking at the person on the bed, "What on earth happened yesterday? You just went out to dinner with him, didn’t return all night, and even wound up in the hospital?"

"After dinner, we were almost home when I suddenly passed out." Shen Zhixian couldn’t remember anything that happened afterward.

"I called you and you didn’t answer, grandfather and the others were very worried. I told them you might be working overtime. You should call them back."

"I put it on silent during dinner and forgot about it." Shen Zhixian looked around the room but did not find her bag.

"Your bag might have been left in the car. We were in a hurry to get you to the hospital and didn’t manage to take it." Jiang Yanting explained, handing the car keys to Jiang Jinsang, "Xiaowu..."

This was clearly an attempt to send Jiang Jinsang away to fetch the bag.

Jiang Jinsang took the keys, stepped out, and tossed them to Jiang Cuo, "Go get a lady’s bag from big brother’s car."

Then he re-entered, continuing to watch the drama unfold.

Jiang Yanting:...

So utterly clueless!

Jiang Jinsang wasn’t about to leave so easily, not when he rarely got to indulge in his big brother’s drama.

...

Shen Zhixian sat on the hospital bed, while Jiang Yanting and Xie Duo stood on either side of her, distinctly separate, with an indescribable and eerie atmosphere.

She coughed twice.

"Do you want some water?" they asked in unison.

"I’ll get it for you..."

Again, in perfect sync.

This only amused Jiang Jinsang further. Could these two be any more comical?

In the end, it was Xie Duo who poured the water and handed it to Shen Zhixian, "Thank you."

"You’re welcome." Xie Duo was very polite when speaking to her, but as soon as he raised his head to look at Jiang Yanting, it was a different story, "Let’s step outside. I have something to say to you."

Jiang Yanting, without a word, took his coat and followed him out.

Shen Zhixian watched the two men leave and, turning her head, met Jiang Jinsang’s almost mockingly smiling eyes. Though brothers, they gave off completely different vibes. His features were exceptionally gentle, yet his gaze was so penetrating it felt like he could see right through her.

"Are you worried?" His voice was utterly different from Jiang Yanting’s, clear and young master-like.

"Not really," Shen Zhixian looked down, fidgeting with the disposable paper cup in her hands.

"Actually, I’m quite worried."

"What do you mean?"

"Don’t you know my brother and Xie Duo are mortal enemies? They’ve never gotten along. With just the two of them out there, they might start fighting."

...

Shen Zhixian’s fingers slightly tightened, the paper cup deforming a bit, nearly spilling the water.

"Aren’t you going to check on them? After all, he is your brother," she ventured.

"I’m not in good health. If I went there and they really started fighting, with my condition, I couldn’t stop the fight anyway."

Jiang Jinsang’s tone was assertive, even to the point of leaving no room for argument.