Gu Jing stood in front with Shen Jiayan held tightly in his arms. The bullet went straight into his right chest. He groaned, but still managed to kick the gun out of the shooterâs fingers and backhand him onto his knees.
âHurry and call for help!â he shouted at Shen Jiayan.
Shen Jiayanâs face was ashen white, his lips pale. Sweat had broken out across his forehead as he ran towards the hall. âSystem,â he said to the black cat, âIâve suddenly discovered something.â
âCould it be that youâve fallen in love with Gu Jing from what just happened?â the black cat grew flustered. âBut you know thatâs against regulations.â
âNo,â Shen Jiayanâs breathing quickened. âThis body gets weak at the sight of blood.â He felt a wave of dizziness as soon as he spoke. Fortunately, he managed to grab the hand of a person heading towards him. âQuickly, in the hallway, Gu Jing isâŚâ
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By the time Shen Jiayan woke up again, it was to see his fatherâs stern expression. Next to him was a younger, handsomer version of his fatherâs face, wearing an identical glare. Shen Jiayan blinked before he said meekly, âDad, big brother.â
Both faces softened at the sound. Big Brother Shen clumsily handed over a glass of water and gently helped his brother drink despite the irritation on his face. âIs there anywhere else you feel uncomfortable?â
Shen Jiayan shook his head. Silently, his father expelled a sigh of relief before he started to scold. âDadâs already told you to keep your distance from Gu Jing. Nothing good happens when youâre with him! Itâs just in one ear and out the other with you, isnât it?â
Shen Jiayan nodded subconsciously before he saw his father knit his eyebrows. He quickly shook his head and murmured, âDad, I was taken hostage this time. Gu Jing got shot trying to save me.â
If Gu Jing hadnât held back, he could have easily overpowered the man. Worse comes to worst, he could have fled the scene with plenty of time to spare. But heâd gotten shot for Shen Jiayanâs sake, and now he was being disliked by his father. Even the scatterbrained Shen Jiayan felt that it was unfair.
But his father was more focused on something else and roared, âYouâre talking back to your dad because of him, arenât you?â
Shen Jiayan was left speechless and forced to remain silent. His older brother noticed his still pale complexion as he sat there listlessly and felt a twinge of regret. âWhere were you hurt? Why did you faint? The doctor couldnât tell anything wrong.â
Shen Jiayan quickly looked towards his brother, his eyes somewhat bright. âI wasnât injured. I just got lightheaded at the sight of blood.â
ââŚâŚâ said his father. He was supposed to curse that Gu Jing fellow, but now he was lost for words.
ââŚâŚâ said his brother. Does little brother need nutrients after fainting at the sight of blood? I think so! Should I go ask the doctor? Mm, Iâll do it one day for sure!
Shen Qiyuâs father coughed to break up the awkward atmosphere. âIs there anything you want to eat? Iâll have Nanny Wang make it for you and deliver it here.â
Shen Jiayan immediately sat up, ignoring the glucose IV still stuck in his hand as he counted off a list. âI want to eat sweet and sour spareribs, scrambled eggs with tomato, Coca-Cola chicken wings, and seaweed soup.â
âThen son, you stay here with your brother. Dad will take a trip home,â his father said, before adding, âKeep an eye on him. Donât let him go off searching for that damned bloke.â
His elder brotherâs face was stiff. âDonât worry, dad.â
Once their father left, Shen Jiayan immediately jumped off the bed. The sudden motion ripped the IV needle out of his hand. âBig bro, which room is Gu Jing in? I want to see him.â
His elder brother only stared at the blood pouring out from the IV incision on his hand with an unhappy look. He knew much more than their father, including just how much his little brother was infatuated with Gu Jing. He also heard from Gu Jingâs secretary that his brother had been crying out for Gu Jingâs safety moments before he fainted. Despite this, why was he still unhappy to see his brother behaving this way?
âTake care of the wound on your hand,â he said as he handed over a cotton swab. âPress on the inury.â
Shen Jiayan sat on the edge of the bed and pressed on the bleeding spot, his eyes dancing with hope. âLook big bro, itâs stopped bleeding.â
His brother rubbed his hair before falling silent. Finally he relented. âIâll go with you, but leave as soon as you get a glimpse of him.â
âFine,â Shen Jiayan agreed without a second thought. He was feeling extremely guilty right now because Gu Jing didnât get hurt originally. It was because he stirred up the original plot of Xu Chenle blocking the bullet, then had Gu Jing block the bullet for him. Now he had to make sure the guy was still alright. But his urgent actions only gave a different impression to his older brother.
Elder brother Shenâs lips curved up mockingly. Gu Jing, is it? You want to steal my little brother away again? Then Iâd like to see your determination this time.
Currently, only Xu Chenle was standing outside of Gu Jingâs sickroom.
âChenle, this is myâŚâ Older brother, Shen Jiayan trailed off before his brother cut him off.
âHello,â his brother said as he offered a hand. â Shen Qiran. [1]â
Xu Chenle stuck out his head blankly and shook it. âUrk, hello. Iâm Xu Chenle.â
Shen Qiran nodded his head before grasping his little brother by the shoulders to enter Gu Jingâs room. Xu Chenle stood dazed for a bit before following after them.
There was a thick layer of bandage over Gu Jingâs right chest, stained with faint spots of red like plum blossoms in snow. He was currently lying on the bed, looking a little weak from excessive blood loss. But his aura was the same. When he saw an unknown man pull Shen Jiayan into the room, he leaned forward unconsciously. Then, as if sensing his movement, he forced his right hand to relax and showed an easygoing smile. âDiyu, whoâs this?â
Before Shen Jiayan could answer, his brother interrupted. âHis most intimate person in the world.â
Shen Jiayan blinked. Suddenly, he understood and muffled his mouth to laugh, but was quick-witted enough to keep quiet.
âHeh,â Gu Jing chuckled. Ignoring the comment, he looked at Shen Jiayan with eyes full of warmth. âQiyu, didnât you say in the past that you liked me and youâd be with me no matter what?â
Shen Jiayan nodded. âRight, ah! I-is there anything wrong with that?â
Gu Jing changed his position on the bed and patted the empty space next to him. âThen why donât you spend some time with me? Itâs so boring being by myself in this sickroom.â
Bastard, heâs actually acting like a spoiled child here?! Shen Qiran wanted to yell at him, but saw his little brother agree and prepare to walk to his side. His heart gave a jolt. ââŚâŚâ
Shen Jiayan had no other choice. Looking at Gu Jingâs current state gave him nothing but guilt. No matter what the man wanted, he wanted to agree. Shen Qiran grabbed him by the wrist and warned, âDid you forget our agreement before you came? Leave after just a glimpse. Now youâve seen him, so come back with me.â
âButâŚâ Shen Jiayan trailed off.
âNo buts!â Shen Qiran was firm. âGo back with me this instant and youâll have more chances to see him later. Otherwise, donât even think of finding him again.â
Gu Jing narrowed his phoenix eyes, which flashed with a moment of rage. âDiyu, come over here. Iâll protect you.â
Shen Jiayan hesitated before taking his brotherâs hand. âGu Jing, treat your wounds first. Iâll come back to see you again, so wait for me.â His last few words were spoken very clearly.
Gu Jing stared at him before suddenly lying back down. He sneered before half-shutting his eyes. âWhatever you want.â So this is what you mean by âIâll do my best.â
Once the two were gone, Gu Jing told Xu Chenle in a cold voice, âGet out.â
Xu Chenle hesitated before recalling young master Shenâs clear, pure eyes. In the end, he chose to speak up. âBoss, after young master Shen confessed to you, he came to give me a warning.â
âHm?â Gu Jing didnât expect that. âWhat did he say?â
âHe said youâll definitely like him by the end, so I shouldnât think of chasing you,â Xu Chenle left out his part in the conversation to summarize Shen Jiayanâs views.
Gu Jingâs lips curved into a grin despite himself. âAnd then?â
âAnd then, young master Shen was so worried about you that he fainted. When he ran over, one of his hands was bleeding. He must have come as soon as he woke up,â Xu Chenle never expected that heâd speak up for someone else without being prompted one day.
Gu Jing knit his brows, feeling a little worried. But when he recalled the other man, he pursed his lips. âWho was that other man just then? Why does Diyu listen to him so much?â
âBoss.â Xu Chenle couldnât help but roll his eyes. âThat manâs name is Shen Qiran.â
Gu Jing suddenly understood as his eyes lit up. After some thought, he went to make a phone call. âHey, Uncle Dong, thereâs something I need to trouble you about. Itâs what you said before about saying a few words in front of that Uncle ShenâŚâ
Xu Chenle softly shut the door behind him. Tsk, tsk, people in love really do have negative IQ.