CHAPTER 15: CHAPTER 15: AN INCIDENT OCCURS

Shen Yubai’s face was slightly somber, his gaze slightly dim. Like Zhuang Xiaoxi, he was also observing the two of them.

The waiter pushed the dining cart over, laid out the dishes, and broke the brief tension.

Finally, four meticulously crafted cocktails of varying colors were distributed in front of each person.

Since Zhuang Yuan was not present, the drink he ordered naturally went to Fu Yinli.

As soon as the waiter left, the atmosphere started to turn tense again.

Zhuang Xiaoxi broke the silence and said, "Zhizhi, Brother Yubai is returning home tomorrow, let’s have a toast together."

Su Lingzhi raised her emerald-flavored cocktail and met Shen Yubai’s gaze, "Brother Yubai, safe travels tomorrow."

"Yes, safe travels, ch..." Zhuang Xiaoxi paused and asked, "Zhizhi, does your friend also want to join in for a toast?"

Su Lingzhi glanced at him sideways, only to see that he had already picked up his glass.

"Cheers!" Zhuang Xiaoxi called out softly, trying hard to liven up the atmosphere.

Fu Yinli merely clinked glasses without drinking, and said to Su Lingzhi, "You’ve just recovered from a cold, don’t drink too much."

When these words were spoken, the previously warmed atmosphere immediately reverted back, plunging into another round of tension.

Su Lingzhi took a sip and then put down her glass.

Zhuang Xiaoxi frowned with concern, "Zhizhi, are you catching a cold again?"

"No problem, I’m already better."

Zhuang Xiaoxi took Su Lingzhi’s cocktail and set it aside, "Be good and eat something light tonight, no more drinking, eat something to fill your stomach."

Su Lingzhi felt helpless.

In the midst of it, Fu Yinli’s phone rang, and he went outside to take the call.

Only the three of them were left at the table.

Zhuang Xiaoxi held back her question for a long time, wanting to ask, but was mindful that Brother Yubai was still there, so she couldn’t bring herself to speak.

So she directed the question towards Brother Yubai.

"Brother Yubai, have you really thought it over about going back?"

Shen Yubai’s cool eyes passed over a somber hue, his gaze unfocused, "I’ve thought it over."

Zhuang Xiaoxi sighed softly, "Who knows when we’ll meet again next time, I wish we could go back to the past, those days in Beijing were so wonderful..."

Listening to Zhuang Xiaoxi’s recollections, Su Lingzhi’s vision gradually blurred, and everything in front of her suddenly became hazy.

She squinted slightly, took a sip of water, and tried hard to suppress the heat surging within her body.

She didn’t know why, but her whole body felt weak and dizzy, slumping onto the dining table.

Zhuang Xiaoxi did not notice her discomfort and kept talking about past events.

It wasn’t until Shen Yubai stood up that Zhuang Xiaoxi realized something was wrong with Su Lingzhi.

"Zhizhi, what’s wrong with you?"

Su Lingzhi propped herself up, her flushed face was immediately blocked by Shen Yubai, pressed into his embrace.

"Xiaoxi, Lingzhi is tired, I’ll take her home first." Shen Yubai finished speaking and lifted the unconscious person, steadily walking out.

Zhuang Xiaoxi stared blankly in the direction they left, not yet comprehending what had happened.

She only faintly heard a word "hot."

Even while tired, it’s not as if she couldn’t walk. Zhizhi had already rejected Brother Yubai, how could she let Brother Yubai carry her away...

Sensing something amiss, Zhuang Xiaoxi hurriedly picked up her bag and chased after them, intercepting them in the corridor.

The person in the man’s arms fell into a coma, her fair face flushed a deep red, writhing softly in his arms, enticing and suggestive of boundless imaginings.

This scene deeply stung Zhuang Xiaoxi’s eyes. She looked into Shen Yubai’s eyes and asked sternly, "Brother Yubai, what’s really wrong with Zhizhi?"

Shen Yubai’s eyes held a mix of complex and indistinguishable emotions.

The interplay of light and shadow from the corridor lights cast his cool and handsome face into a haze, just like the feeling he gave her now, making it hard to see clearly, unfathomable.

"Zhizhi has been drugged, hasn’t she? Why didn’t you tell me? What exactly are you trying to do?" Zhuang Xiaoxi questioned aloud, her voice uncontrollably trembling.

Why did he hide it from her? Moreover, why did he take Zhizhi away alone? She didn’t dare think further about the reasons.

Shen Yubai’s brows furrowed, and the arms holding her gradually tightened, "I’m taking her to the hospital."

After speaking, he bypassed her and walked forward.

Zhuang Xiaoxi’s face turned ashen, she hurriedly turned and chased after him, her eyes filled with extreme distrust towards him, "Give Zhizhi to me, I’ll take her to the hospital."

Seeing him stand motionless, Zhuang Xiaoxi stepped forward directly and took the person from Shen Yubai’s arms.

"Brother Yubai, I’ll settle this account with you tomorrow."

After saying that, she supported Su Lingzhi’s limp and powerless body, stumbling towards the exit.

Who drugged her, and when she was drugged, these weren’t clear at the moment, the urgent matter was to get Zhizhi to the hospital.

"It’s uncomfortable..." Su Lingzhi whimpered softly, her entire weight almost pressing onto Zhuang Xiaoxi, the blush on her face so suggestive it inspired endless fantasies.

"Zhizhi, bear with it a little longer, I’m taking you to the hospital soon."

All the way to the door, passersby cast curious gazes at them.

Being stared at like this, Zhuang Xiaoxi just wanted to gouge out their eyes, no way the proud eldest daughter of the Su Family had ever suffered such humiliation.

Just as they reached the entrance, a man blocked their way.

"What’s wrong with her?"

Zhuang Xiaoxi looked up at the man, hesitated for a moment, and said, "She’s been drugged."

The man’s eyes tightened, and he snatched her from her hands, holding her as he strode towards the parking area.

Zhuang Xiaoxi didn’t know if this person could be trusted and followed him, warning, "If you dare take advantage of her, I’ll fight you to the end."

Seeing their hurried approach, Housekeeper Zhao quickly opened the door to help.

"To the nearest hospital," Fu Yinli said in a deep voice, boarding the car with her in his arms.

Zhuang Xiaoxi also followed, getting into the passenger seat, watching the situation in the back through the rearview mirror.

The lighting in the car was dim, making it hard to see what was happening in the back.

But the car was very quiet, any noise from the back would instantly heighten her vigilance.

In the back seat, Fu Yinli sat holding her when he suddenly felt a hand slip up from his shirt collar and slide inside.

The soft, boneless touch was like lighting a fire.

Fu Yinli glanced at her, pressing down on her restless hand.

Then he rolled down the car window.

The wind rushed in, disturbing all the faint sounds.

It was at this moment that the person in his arms kissed his neck.

Fu Yinli’s eyes were deep as a pool, suddenly looking up, meeting the eyes of the head poked out from the passenger seat.

Facing that deep gaze, Zhuang Xiaoxi quickly turned her head back, unable to see anything unusual, finally feeling relieved.

Fu Yinli’s grip on Su Lingzhi tightened gradually, his eyes darker and deeper than the night outside.

...

After medical treatment, Su Lingzhi’s condition finally stabilized, peacefully asleep on the hospital bed.

After the doctor explained the condition and left, Zhuang Xiaoxi finally relaxed her tense heart.

Luckily, everything was fine, otherwise, she wouldn’t know how to explain it to Zhizhi.

Zhuang Xiaoxi looked at the silent man standing beside her.

The black shirt he wore was elegant and stylish, exuding a mature and extraordinary charm.

Although she didn’t know who he was or how he met Zhizhi, from his calm and dignified demeanor earlier, it was clear he was not a frivolous person.

Zhuang Xiaoxi said, "Thank you for bringing Zhizhi to the hospital, it’s very late now, I’ll take care of things here, you should go back."

Fu Yinli lifted his eyes slightly, hiding a sharpness in his gaze, and asked in a low voice, "What about the other person?"