CHAPTER 579: CHAPTER 499: TRULY JEALOUS

Rong Lan was lying on the hospital bed, his back corroded by concentrated sulfuric acid. Luckily, his clothes had provided some protection, so the injury wasn’t extremely severe. Still, for an actor, scars on the body are never a good thing.

She sat beside him, her expression complicated as she watched him.

He was an actor, and his face and body were of utmost importance. Yet in that moment of crisis, he had chosen to stand up and shield her.

This act of kindness, she must repay!

The door opened. Lu Qing rushed in. Little seventh had already reported the general situation to him. He looked at Rong Lan lying on the hospital bed.

And at Qin Miaomiao, who was sitting nearby. His gaze was equally complex.

"How’s the situation?"

He asked, and Qin Miaomiao hushed him, pulling him outside.

The door closed gently. She sighed and said:

"A small blessing amidst misfortune—his face wasn’t harmed. But his back was corroded badly and will likely require skin graft surgery."

"Hmm."

"He got injured for my sake. I think I need to take care of him for a while. Husband, I can’t owe him this. I want to care for him."

Lu Qing looked at her deeply, his eyes glinting darkly.

"How do you plan to care for him?"

"Just... by looking after him until he’s discharged. It might take a few days."

Lu Qing understood what she meant but couldn’t accept this approach.

"I can hire ten top-notch caregivers for him if needed."

"He got hurt because of me. This is my duty and responsibility. Husband, one cannot afford to be too heartless."

Lu Qing forced down his anger: "There are obviously better ways to handle this situation. Why choose this?"

"He saved me! Otherwise, the person lying in that bed right now would be me. I might even have been disfigured. If a woman is truly disfigured, her life is practically ruined."

Lu Qing let out a cold snort:

"You’re adamant about this?"

"Yes, I insist."

"Fine."

After saying "fine," he turned and left. Qin Miaomiao stared at his departing silhouette. She opened her mouth as if to speak but ended up saying nothing. In this situation, no words would be right.

Lu Qing walked to the end of the hallway, watching Qin Miaomiao as she turned back and went inside.

Fine, truly fine—Rong Lan’s move on this chessboard was undoubtedly spot on.

Qin Miaomiao hated owing anyone, so she was bound to personally take care of him.

Even if it made perfect sense, he simply couldn’t bring himself to accept it!

"Boss, investigate thoroughly—who’s behind this?"

The boss had initially wanted to crack a joke or two, but upon seeing Lu Qing’s expression, his demeanor became all business.

"Young Master Chen has already investigated. It’s the Su Family’s doing."

"And the perpetrator?"

"Already eliminated. Su Tong from the Su Family was involved in a car accident and is currently being resuscitated at the hospital. Young Master Chen acted decisively and ruthlessly."

Lu Qing’s face showed a trace of understanding:

"Very good. I admire his methods. Double the security around the hospital. Anyone who approaches Young Madam must be properly vetted. If something like this happens again, you’re all fired."

The boss straightened up, clearly understanding that Lu Qing wasn’t joking this time.

"Understood. I’ll ensure it."

"Also, keep an eye on Rong Lan!"

"About this..."

Rong Lan’s self-sacrificial move had been executed brilliantly. Young Madam was so soft-hearted, and faced with a man willing to gamble with his body and face, would she be moved?

Hmm. The more one thinks about it, the more it feels dangerously plausible.

"Understood. I’ll personally shadow Young Madam every step of the way. If necessary, I’m even willing to use my... charms to ensure she keeps her distance from Rong Lan!"