At the hospital, Chi Yan first underwent a full body examination, which revealed some liver damage. In the end, he was admitted for a while. Chu Yang placed her hand on Chi Yan's stomach, "Does it hurt?"
Chi Yan grasped her hand, "No, it doesn't hurt, don't worry."
The doctor nearby said, "This young man can really take it, not feeling any pain at all."
Chi Yan: ...
Chi Xin went to the police station and quickly came to the hospital to inquire about the situation. Upon hearing that Chi Yan needed to be hospitalized, his expression turned serious, "Don't worry, Uncle will help you get justice."
Chi Yan: "Don't tell Grandpa. My parents... never mind, no need to tell them either, it'll only cause them to rush back in a panic."
Chi Xin nodded: "Don't worry. You rest well, Uncle will avenge you."
"Okay."
At the police station, the criminal was severely tortured, and the reason for Chi Yan's kidnapping was revealed.
Chi Xin offered Captain Li a cigarette, "Captain Li, how is it going?"
Captain Li took it, lit it, and inhaled, "Last time we caught several drug addicts and a drug dealer, right? And we sent some rewards to your side. But unexpectedly, the word got out, and they found out you have a nephew. Those people wanted to take revenge on you by kidnapping your nephew for ransom, and they even wanted to kill him. If it weren't for your quick action, the consequences would have been unimaginable."
Captain Li patted Chi Xin, "Come to think of it, it's our fault. We let them find out."
Chi Xin: ... Actually, it was his nephew who reported them.
But those kinds of people deserved to be reported!
"It's alright, those people are just too vicious. If you need any help, you can find me."
"By the way," Chi Xin patted Captain Li's shoulder, "Li Yong, we were classmates for four years, you know that my nephew is still lying in the hospital, right?"
Li Yong understood his meaning, "Don't worry, we absolutely won't let scumbags like that off the hook." Li Yong gave him a reassuring look.
Chi Xin: "Good brother."
Soon after, screams of anguish echoed from the interrogation room at the police station.
Wei Feng and the others soon learned about Chi Yan's hospitalization and hurried over with gifts to visit him. Wei Feng's voice reached them before he entered, "Yan-ge, what happened to you?"
Chi Yan: "Keep your voice down, this is a hospital."
Wei Feng immediately looked around, and seeing no doctors nearby, he lowered his voice, "Yan-ge, what happened to you?"
Chu Yang took the fruit from their hands and went to wash it clean.
Chi Yan: "It's nothing. The car just had an accident on the way back. As you can see, I'm in one piece and I still recognize you, silly dog." Of course, he wouldn't mention the kidnapping, as that would be too terrifying.
Wei Feng: "...Okay, I believe you're fine, Yan-ge. You have no idea how your phone was unreachable, and the boss even called me. I was really panicking."
Chi Yan: "Alright, I'll be better in a few days. Did you request leave for me?"
"Yes, I did."
"Then it's fine."
Chu Yang soon returned after washing the fruit, handing one to each of them. She sat by Chi Yan's bedside, took out a knife, peeled the fruit, and cut it into small pieces to feed Chi Yan.
After half an hour of chatting about recent school events with Chi Yan, Wei Feng and the others left. Not long after, Chi Xin came and explained the reason behind Chi Yan's kidnapping.
Chi Yan and Chu Yang were both surprised that it was for such a reason. Chu Yang suddenly regretted letting Chi Yan report the crime initially, as he might not have gotten into trouble otherwise.
Seeing her expression, Chi Yan knew what she was thinking, "Yang Yang, those people deserve to die, it has nothing to do with us. You were right to let me report them back then."
Chi Xin also sat down beside them, rubbing his eyes, "I've already dealt with those people, but I'm afraid they might strike again. They actually thought I reported them, but since I don't have a wife or kids, they went after you, my nephew. For the time being, I'll have a few people follow you around."
Chi Yan didn't object, "Okay."
Chi Xin: "Your Uncle Li will launch a major operation soon to catch the entire gang. Once that's done, I'll withdraw the bodyguards."
"Okay."
Chi Xin stayed for an hour before leaving, leaving four bodyguards behind.
After he left, seeing that Chi Yan was tired, Chu Yang urged him to rest, "You should sleep for a while. If anyone else comes, I'll take care of it."
Chi Yan grasped her hand, "Okay. Stay with me."
"Of course." Chu Yang tucked the blanket around him and sat by his bedside, scrolling on her phone.
At 9 PM, Chu Yang had to return to school, "I have classes tomorrow, so I'll come back after they're over. I've already taken two days off, but I still need to go to class tomorrow."
Although reluctant, Chi Yan still let her go.
Before leaving, Chu Yang reminded him again, "Call the bodyguards or me if you need anything, and I'll come right away. Rest well and recover."
"Okay." Chi Yan obediently nodded and rubbed her palm with his, "Remember to come tomorrow."
"I will."
After Chu Yang left, Chi Yan reverted to his strong, independent, and unemotional self.
The next day, Chi Yan woke up eagerly awaiting Chu Yang's arrival, staring at the door longingly. When Chu Yang came, she noticed that the medicine on the bedside table was untouched, "Why haven't you taken your medicine yet?" She quickly walked over, noticing there was no water in the cup either, "Let me pour you some water."
Chi Yan complained pitifully: "It's bitter."
The bodyguard at the door: ... He didn't complain at all when taking the medicine this morning, and it was done in two seconds.
Chu Yang: ...
Well, she had to indulge her boyfriend. She poured him some water and took out a candy from her pocket, "Have you had lunch?"
Chi Yan nodded.
Chu Yang handed him the medicine, "Then take your medicine. If it's bitter, have the candy after."
Chi Yan obediently took the medicine, but didn't eat the candy afterwards, "I want a kiss."
Chu Yang: ...
In the end, she still bent down to kiss him... for a long time, their faces flushed red before they separated.
Chu Yang then inquired about his condition, "I can only stay for an hour, I have another class in the afternoon. I'll come back after school to see you. Be good, take your medicine and eat your meals, understand?"
"Okay." Chi Yan grasped her hand, "Yang Yang, you must be tired, why don't you lie down and rest for a bit?"
Chu Yang did feel a little tired, so she didn't refuse. She took off her shoes and lay down beside Chi Yan, "I'll rest for half an hour, remember to wake me up."
"Okay."
Soon after, Chu Yang fell asleep. Chi Yan watched her the whole time, even leaning down to kiss her cheek.
At the police station
"Any news?"
"Our people reported that they have a major deal coming up, but the location is unknown."
"Why is the location unknown?"
"Probably only their leader knows. They'll just show up directly when the time comes. For these kinds of things, they're afraid of moles, so usually not many people are informed."
"Then we'll wait for the information. Get the manpower ready in advance."
"Yes."
Chi Xin called Li Yong, "How's it going lately?"
Li Yong: "Not bad. I won't say any more about the rest. We've already caught several waves of people, thanks to the leads you provided."
Chi Xin laughed coldly: "Those who dared to mess with my family must bear the consequences." Family was his Achilles' heel. He felt that he might never get married, as the old Taoist master had said he was destined to be a lonely star. He treated his nephew Chi Yan like a son.
