"Some news or image information may still leak out," the police officer said after they got in the police car.
Bai Yu looked out of the window calmly and replied, "It doesn't matter. This is enough. Thank you."
Sooner or later, everyone would find out. She just hoped to buy some time to prevent the hospital from getting too chaotic and let them handle things as soon as possible.
...
At the hospital.
Liu Xuejiao was sent to the emergency room due to her numerous surface wounds. Qin Chengyao followed her. Since the others hadn't arrived yet, Zhu Zhiyao carried Ji Siyue to the emergency room by himself to get her wounds treated.
During the treatment, Ji Siyue showed extraordinary fortitude. When the pain became unbearable, she only let out a couple of stifled groans.
The doctor treating the wounds glanced at Ji Siyue wrapped in her clothes, then smiled at Zhu Zhiyao and said, "Your boyfriend is really nice to you. He said you're afraid of blood and didn't let us take off your clothes. Are you sure there are no other wounds?"
Hearing these words, a faint smile appeared on Zhu Zhiyao's face.
It seemed that he didn't mind being misunderstood like this...
Ji Siyue shook her head under the clothes. "No, only these two places hurt. There are no other wounds... And, he's not my boyfriend."
As Ji Siyue uttered those last words, the smile on Zhu Zhiyao's face vanished.
The doctor sensed the awkward atmosphere and forced out an embarrassed laugh before concentrating on treating the wounds.
After the treatment was done, Ji Siyue repeatedly confirmed that she couldn't see the blood that might seep through the gauze before pulling down her clothes.
Her hair was all messy and fluffy, and with a shocked and uncomposed expression on her face, anyone who saw her would feel a twinge of affection.
Zhu Zhiyao couldn't help reaching out to tidy her hair. "Do you need me to carry you out?"
"No, just help me. I was too flustered at the base. Now I can hop on one foot." Ji Siyue felt that the hand on her head was a bit too intimate, so she subtly dodged it.
The two supported each other out of the emergency room and sat on the bench in the corridor.
Soon, the others arrived. When Nangong Qi saw the gauze wrapped around Ji Siyue's hands and legs, and the remaining blood on the jeans with half of the trouser leg cut off, he couldn't help but be stunned for a moment. "What bad luck! Are we this unlucky?"
Ji Siyue forced a smile and patted the seat beside her, inviting them to sit down. "Sit down. Lawyer Liu is in the emergency room. So is the senior."
Xing Xing stood in front of Ji Siyue, looking at her injuries, and couldn't help asking, "At that time, we were all focused on Lawyer Liu who was covered in blood. But, Sister Siyue, how did you get injured too? Why were you so careless?"
"I... I slipped accidentally."
Suddenly, Zhu Zhiyao stared directly into Ji Siyue's face.
She was forcing a smile with her head down, looking aggrieved to anyone who saw her.
An inexplicable anger welled up in his heart.
Even after all this, was she still covering for him?
"Wasn't it pushed by Lao Qin? How did it become you slipping accidentally?" he asked, looking at Ji Siyue.
The atmosphere suddenly became a bit awkward.
Xing Xing also gasped and didn't dare to say a word.
Nangong Qi noticed something was wrong. After looking at Zhu Zhiyao for a few times and then at the even sadder expression on Ji Siyue's face, he quickly smiled and said, "Alright, alright! Maybe Lao Qin didn't notice at that time. After all, anyone would focus on Lawyer Liu who was covered in blood. Let Lao Qin apologize to you when he comes out later!"
"No need. Don't say I was pushed. Just say I accidentally stepped on a glass shard and got cut. Please."
Ji Siyue said with her head down.
Things had already come to this. She really didn't want that person to feel self - reproach again because of her. It was just too chaotic...
Just as she finished speaking, a person rushed out of the emergency room on one side.
After looking around, the person fixed his eyes on Ji Siyue.
Qin Chengyao rushed over.
"How did you get injured?"
"I was too flustered at that time and didn't stand steady, so..."
As soon as Ji Siyue finished speaking, Qin Chengyao launched into a scolding. "Why are you so careless? After all this, you still got injured and made me worry - "
Just then, Qin Chengyao's words suddenly stopped.
Because he saw Ji Siyue crying. With her head down, she looked like a child who had done something wrong, just crying.
Suddenly, he wanted to slap himself. Ji Siyue was injured, but he had actually shouted at her!
Qin Chengyao squatted down, grabbed Ji Siyue's hands, and looked up at her. "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have shouted at you. How do you feel now? Don't be so careless next time..."
Qin Chengyao kept comforting her, while Ji Siyue just kept crying and sometimes didn't even dare to look up at him.
The others didn't say a word and just watched quietly. They all knew what was going on but just couldn't say it...
Soon, Liu Xuejiao was wheeled out of the emergency room. Due to her serious and numerous injuries, she had to be anesthetized and was not fully awake yet.
Several people followed her into the emergency room. Ji Siyue hopped over too.
Just as Zhu Zhiyao was about to walk over, a hand landed on his shoulder.
Nangong Qi's voice sounded behind him. "Brother, let's have a talk."
Zhu Zhiyao turned around and stared at Nangong Qi...
...
Liu Xuejiao opened her eyes.
Looking at the white surroundings and smelling the disinfectant in the air, she knew she was in the hospital.
Right, she had been hit by glass and it was Qin Chengyao who had sent her to the hospital.
"Ah..."
"You're awake?"
Liu Xuejiao turned her head and saw Xing Xing's worried face.
For a moment, the sense of loss in her heart was indescribable.
"Where are the others?" she asked.
"Oh, Brother Bai is at the police station giving a statement, mainly about the reporters. Brother Zhu and Brother Nangong left. I don't know where they went."
"Ah... Well, where's my junior? Oh! And his girlfriend?"
The last question was just something Liu Xuejiao blurted out to avoid arousing suspicion.
Xing Xing thought she was just insecure after waking up from the injury, so she replied, "Sister Siyue was also injured and is sitting outside. Maybe she was really scared. Brother Qin is comforting her!"
"How badly is she injured?"
"She hurt her knee and palm. It's not as serious as yours. Don't worry!" Xing Xing laughed carelessly.
Liu Xuejiao stopped asking and silently turned her head. A hint of gloom flashed across her eyes.
She was in such a state, yet Qin Chengyao went to comfort that useless female anchor... It was really laughable!
"Ouch ouch!" Liu Xuejiao suddenly cried out. "Quick, call my junior! And the doctor. I'm in so much pain!"
Xing Xing was frightened and quickly rushed in.