"Get out of the way. Let me handle this," a sharp and calm voice rang out amidst the panicked crowd. Everyone immediately fell silent.
A group of people painted like demons and ghosts quickly made way. A man in a perfectly tailored suit, with chiseled features, walked straight ahead without a sideways glance.
The captured staff member was biting her lip, tears welling up in her eyes. When she saw the approaching man, she froze, allowing the girl clinging to her to hold on tightly.
As he got closer, they finally saw his face clearly. He glanced in their direction, and in an instant, the girl who had been struggling turned bright red.
Her heart raced wildly with each step he took.
Finally, he stopped in front of her. She held her breath, trying to compose herself, but he reached out and easily separated the girl that many had failed to pry loose from her.
The long - awaited freedom made the girl let out a sigh of relief. Blushing, she whispered, "Thank you."
After a while, when she looked up, she found that the man was comforting the other girl. Everyone's attention was drawn to the two of them, and no one was looking at her anymore.
The girl who had been struggling and screaming earlier gradually calmed down after the man whispered something in her ear. Perhaps due to the extreme emotional upheaval, she closed her eyes as if falling asleep.
The man picked up the girl in his arms, glanced at them, and said softly, "Sorry to disturb you. My wife was a bit out of control just now."
"Crash," it was the sound of a young girl's heart breaking.
"It's okay, it's okay," everyone replied with a smile.
It wasn't that they didn't mind, but this kind of thing happened all too often. This time it was just a bit more bizarre, but still within an acceptable range.
When Jiang Lihao and Yang Qian rushed over with the person in charge, they happened to meet Huo Cheng carrying Gu Sisi.
Seeing Gu Sisi in Huo Cheng's arms, Yang Qian rushed over in a hurry, looking worried. "What's wrong? Did she faint?"
Huo Cheng didn't stop. He continued walking and said, "It's not that serious, but we need to go to the hospital. You come with me. Jiang Lihao?"
Huo Cheng turned to look at him, a bit puzzled. Why was he so quiet today?
Jiang Lihao was casually leaning on a railing, looking dejected. Hearing the voice, he immediately put on a standard smile. "What's up?"
Not noticing anything amiss, Huo Cheng continued walking and left a message. "You stay and handle the follow - up. We'll go to the hospital first."
Watching them walk further and further away and the car drive off, Jiang Lihao hung his head in resignation. "Okay."
Then he looked up at the haunted house and swore through gritted teeth, "I will never come here again."
"Sir, what's going on?" the person in charge was completely confused.
In an instant, Jiang Lihao returned to his normal self and waved his hand casually.
"It's nothing. You misheard. Come on, let's discuss what just happened..."
Like a good brother, he pulled the person in charge towards the food area.
Gu Sisi woke up. She stared blankly at the white ceiling for a long time before her mind gradually cleared.
She looked around and felt even more confused.
Yang Qian was dozing off. Her head suddenly dropped, and she slowly opened her eyes. Seeing Gu Sisi struggling to get up in the bed, she quickly rushed to help.
"Sister Sisi, when did you wake up?" her voice was a bit panicked.
Gu Sisi let her help and leaned against the head of the bed. Then she asked in confusion, "Is this a hospital? Why am I here?"
Yang Qian nodded quickly. "Yes, Sister Sisi. What happened just now? You suddenly disappeared, and finally, Brother Huo carried you out."
The confused Gu Sisi felt a rush of heat to her head. Memories gradually resurfaced. Her face turned red. She avoided eye contact and coughed lightly. "It's nothing."
Yang Qian was just about to ask more out of curiosity.
Huo Cheng walked in from outside with a lunch box. He wasn't surprised to see her awake. He said softly to her, "Sister Hu made this soup. She said it can calm your nerves. Drink more."
Yang Qian's attention was diverted.
"Calm the nerves?"
"Yes. She was startled just now," Huo Cheng sat down next to Yang Qian.
Watching Brother Huo feed Sister Sisi carefully spoon by spoon, Yang Qian didn't want to be a third wheel anymore. She found an excuse and quickly left.
Leaning against the corridor, she thought to herself. So Sister Sisi fainted from being scared. No wonder.
Yang Qian thought she knew everything. Just as she looked up, she saw Jiang Lihao rushing towards the ward in a hurry.
Watching him pass by her and get closer to the ward, she finally reacted.
She quickly chased after him, shouting, "Wait a minute!"
But it was too late. She watched helplessly as the doorknob was turned and he stepped in.
Helplessly, Yang Qian had no choice but to follow. She silently blamed herself. She originally wanted to give them more private space to increase their feelings.
"Sister - in - law is having lunch already?" Jiang Lihao leaned lazily on a chair, watching Huo Cheng feed Gu Sisi spoon by spoon.
He shook his head. Oh, a man in love.
Huo Cheng ignored him. His eyes were fixed on Gu Sisi, as if everything else was just a passing cloud. Gu Sisi had no time to respond, so Yang Qian replied, "Yes. Brother Huo said this soup can calm the nerves."
"Calm the nerves?" Jiang Lihao walked closer to take a look at the remaining soup. His eyes lit up. "Great! Give me a bowl too."
But before he could turn around, Huo Cheng grabbed him by the collar and threw him out.
"Go out and eat. Don't disturb your sister - in - law. She needs to rest."
The door closed. Yang Qian instinctively left quietly and gently closed the door.
"Hey! Is this how he treats his friends!" Jiang Lihao was furious.
Yang Qian saw the signs everywhere reminding people to speak softly. She tugged at his sleeve and whispered, "Keep your voice down. Brother Huo is doing this for Sister Sisi's sake. After all, she fainted just now."
Jiang Lihao stared at her with wide eyes. He hadn't noticed what had happened before.
He straightened his collar. His anger subsided a bit. Looking at Yang Qian with her head down, he said carelessly, "Okay, okay, I understand."
He put his arm around her shoulder. "Come on, brother will take you to lunch. He doesn't even care about you. It's really..."
Jiang Lihao looked heart - broken.
Yang Qian held her breath. When no one was looking, her ears quietly turned red.
"This doesn't seem right," Gu Sisi always felt something was off watching them leave.
Huo Cheng saw that Gu Sisi had stopped eating. She clearly cared a lot.
He explained considerately, "With Jiang's personality, don't worry. He's not really interested in this kind of tonic. He's just joking."
...
Why did she feel like he really wanted it?
"Moreover, don't you want to match them up? This is the best way. Do you think they'll just go home bored?"
Gu Sisi opened her mouth wide and suddenly understood.
"Will they go home together?"
Huo Cheng shook his head. "No. Jiang Lihao won't let the atmosphere get awkward. This might be the real private space for them to get along."