Chapter 728 - 728 I already have a girlfriend

Chapter 728: Chapter 728 I already have a girlfriend

Phoenix ultimately just glared at Luo Ziling with murderous intent but gave no other indication.

“How’s Kong Que’s wound?” she asked softly, the tone of her voice less icy than usual.

“The injury was very severe. If she had been sent later, she might have not made it,” Luo Ziling answered truthfully. “Fortunately, she has a good constitution, and I gave her a few life-saving pills secretly made by my grandfather. That medicine can save a life as long as there’s still a breath left. I’ve treated so many people, but this is the first time I’ve used this kind of medicine. I gave her three pills in total.”

“We can pay you for the cost!” Phoenix turned her head to glance at Luo Ziling, saying calmly, “You can name your price.”

Luo Ziling instantly got angry, jumping up from the sofa and said furiously to Phoenix, “Did I ever mention the cost of the medicine? I’m just saying that this medicine is very precious and not to be used lightly. If I resorted to this medicine, it means the patient’s condition is extremely dangerous. I just want you to know that Lin Lan’s wound is very serious. Moreover, I can’t guarantee whether her reproductive function can be preserved. I knew you were a woman of limited generosity, but I didn’t expect… it really is like that.”

Phoenix’s expression changed instantly. She frowned at Luo Ziling and asked, almost word for word, “Are you saying she might permanently lose her reproductive capability?”

Luo Ziling had said she was of limited generosity, but she let it slide for the moment.

“Yes,” Luo Ziling didn’t deny it. “Her wound is in the lower abdomen area, there’s damage to the pelvic cavity, and both the ovaries and uterus are injured.”

“Can you help her recover?” Phoenix also stood up and stopped about a meter away from Luo Ziling, looking at him very seriously. “I know you can do it. Please, do your best to help her regain her health, okay?”

Phoenix was tall, voluptuous, and pretty, but her usual intimidating presence kept people from examining her closely, so no one could feel the allure of a woman from her. But today, having shed her coldness and with a hint of warmth on her face, plus the proximity of their standing, Luo Ziling actually found her extraordinarily beautiful that day.

When a beautiful woman asks for help in such a tone, Luo Ziling couldn’t refuse no matter what.

Moreover, even without anyone asking him, he would do his utmost to treat Lin Lan.

However, seeing Phoenix’s different demeanor, Luo Ziling blurted out a joke spontaneously, “If I completely restore her health, what reward will you give me?”

“What reward do you want?” Phoenix’s expression returned to its original state, and a chilling aura emanated from her.

“Never mind, I won’t bring it up. You’re just a person of limited generosity. Right now, I’m an auxiliary member of your team, and helping you is what I should do,” Luo Ziling instantly lost his mood for joking, “Lin Lan is my friend, and I will do everything in my power to help her recover.”

“She might have to retire,” Phoenix put away her intimidating aura, speaking softly. “If she can’t return to her former condition after the injury, then she will have to retire and leave Dragon Rise.”

“What do you mean?” Luo Ziling was taken aback, not fully understanding her meaning, and asked in confusion, “Does that mean she has to leave the military even after she’s healed?”

“Not necessarily leave the military, but if she can’t return to her former condition, then she will have to leave Dragon Rise.”

“Li Haiyang didn’t leave after his injury since he couldn’t return to his former condition. Why doesn’t he leave?”

Phoenix was slightly startled but did not answer.

“Alright, I’m just venting. I think it’s unfair that if Lin Lan can’t fully recover, you’re going to dismiss her. Forcing her to leave Dragon Rise when she’s unwilling to go, especially since she got injured trying to save her comrades, not for any other reason.” After expressing his thoughts, Luo Ziling urged Phoenix, “You still haven’t made your point clear, go on!”

“She has developed feelings for you, and that’s one of the reasons we’ve relocated her to another place. If she retires and you want to pursue her, then I’d be happy to see you two together,”

When Luo Ziling heard Phoenix say such unexpectedly shocking words, he froze, unable to react for a while.

After a moment, he became angrily embarrassed and said, “Don’t talk nonsense. Our relationship is purely that of comrades-in-arms, nothing more. Besides, I already have a girlfriend.”

Of course, Phoenix was well aware of Luo Ziling’s situation, and after he said this, she just sighed softly and did not comment further on the subject.

“I heard from Shanque just now that you are planning to find a peaceful place for Kong Que to get treatment?” she brought up another matter.

“Yes, the conditions here aren’t good,” Luo Ziling nodded, “It would be ideal to find a place with fresh air, close to our school where it’s convenient for me to take care of her. The sanatorium where Li Haiyang lives is quite nice, but it’s a bit too far, and it’s inconvenient for me to treat her every day. But I know you can solve this problem, right?”

After thinking it over seriously, Phoenix said, “How about we find a quiet residence within your school?”

“That would be the best,” Luo Ziling said, meaning just that.

He thought that if Xiaoli could find a place to live on campus, Lin Lan could too.

Living on campus would allow him to visit at any time, making treatment and care very convenient, and it would be beneficial for Lin Lan as well.

“Then I’ll personally take care of this. You don’t need to go to the leaders,” Phoenix immediately gave Luo Ziling an answer, “I’ll arrange it by tomorrow.”

Just then, Luo Ziling’s stomach growled loudly, and he felt very hungry.

Seeing Phoenix looking at him with a strange expression, Luo Ziling became suddenly embarrassed, “I’m hungry, and treating her is physically draining. From last night till now, I feel like I’ve been through a serious illness, a feeling I’ve never had before.”

“Okay, I’ll buy you dinner,” Phoenix misunderstood Luo Ziling’s intention, “What would you like to eat?”

“Never mind, I’ll go out and buy it myself. In a while, I’m going to wake Lin Lan up, and you can keep her company,” Seeing the odd look on Phoenix’s face, Luo Ziling quickly explained, “I need to get something for Lin Lan to eat. She’s able to eat now, but she needs easily digestible foods so she doesn’t get gas, which is not good for her recovery.”

“Alright,” Phoenix didn’t insist, and her expression softened a bit more than before.

To Luo Ziling’s surprise, as he and Phoenix walked into the inner room, Lin Lan opened her eyes.

Seeing Phoenix was still there, Lin Lan rarely showed a smile and looked at Luo Ziling with warmth in her eyes.

“I’m going to buy something for us to eat; I’m hungry too. Let Phoenix keep you company for a bit,” Luo Ziling instructed, “Be careful not to talk too much, and if you feel tired, close your eyes and rest. Don’t be stubborn.”

“Mhm,” Lin Lan nodded lightly, gazing at Luo Ziling, then smiled softly again.

Phoenix, standing to the side and observing Lin Lan’s expression, couldn’t help but sigh softly.