CHAPTER 43: CHAPTER 42 CONCERN

Chen Siyan didn’t say much, just hung up the phone in tears.

Listening to the busy tone from the receiver, Yang Chen felt as if his heart was being torn apart.

After some thought, Yang Chen called Ye Xin.

The phone was picked up shortly.

On the other end, came Ye Xin’s melodious voice, akin to an oriole’s, "Hello, hubby, missing me already? Hehe!"

"Where are you?" Yang Chen asked.

"At the spa."

"Yanyan just finished chemotherapy and is having a strong reaction. She called me, but I have a task at hand and can’t leave. Can you go and keep her company?" Yang Chen said slowly.

He knew Ye Xin always joked around with him, but the distance between their hearts felt like a million miles. Regardless of whether the marriage certificate was real or fake, Yang Chen felt it was impossible to be with Ye Xin.

Firstly, his own identity didn’t allow it; secondly, Ye Xin’s identity was equally mysterious. There were too many secrets between them, and the marriage was an unspoken understanding, with no emotional foundation.

Yet, Yang Chen also understood that Ye Xin’s kindness towards him wasn’t a reason for him to unconditionally ask her to help him.

After saying all this, Yang Chen wasn’t sure if Ye Xin would be willing to help.

Upon hearing Yang Chen’s words, Ye Xin immediately scolded loudly, "Yang Chen, are you crazy?"

Hearing this, Yang Chen’s heart tightened.

"What danger could there be over there with Wei Xueqing? Don’t impose the demands of the Guard on real life. This is Flame Country; there’s not that much danger! Your sister is in pain and calls you, and you don’t go. I really can’t understand what you’re thinking. Even though I only interacted with Chen Siyan for a day, I can clearly see that she’s stubborn to the core! She wouldn’t have called you unless she couldn’t bear the pain!"

Ye Xin’s reprimand made Yang Chen feel somewhat relieved, but more so guilty.

There were some things he couldn’t say.

If Wei Qingzhong hadn’t told him those things, he would have undoubtedly gone back to check on Chen Siyan and then returned. It wouldn’t have taken much time, as long as Wei Xueqing was in the company, she would be safe.

But that letter made Yang Chen believe that someone had their eyes on Wei Xueqing, ready to strike at any moment. If he didn’t treat it as a Guard mission, then Wei Xueqing could lose her life the very next second!

Therefore, whether personally or professionally, he had to protect Wei Xueqing.

Ye Xin was very angry on the other end and, without saying more, hung up after scolding Yang Chen.

Yang Chen knew Ye Xin would definitely go.

He went to a corner and smoked a cigarette before going back.

When he returned, Wei Xueqing gave him a cold stare.

Yang Chen sat in front of the computer and started searching for information about leukemia.

According to medical knowledge, generally, if bone marrow transplant is done, the five-year survival period is termed as treatment in medical terms. If one survives ten years after the transplant, it is termed as survival in medical terms. This means that if conditions are good, surviving five years after a bone marrow transplant without rejection is not a problem. But to live ten years depends on luck. Generally, surviving more than five years after treatment indicates a successful transplant, almost equivalent to recovery.

But, the important thing is that Chen Siyan has already had a failed transplant once.

Can it succeed this time?

Yang Chen was uncertain.

On the battlefield, as long as a comrade had half a life left, Yang Chen could save them.

But with this immune problem disease, Yang Chen was helpless.

Distress welled up in him, and Yang Chen subconsciously lit a cigarette.

"Yang Chen!" Wei Xueqing shouted, "Who allowed you to smoke in the office?"

Yang Chen was stunned, gave a wry smile, and quickly stubbed out the cigarette and threw it into the trash.

Wei Xueqing, in high heels, strode over, her brow furrowed, nose wrinkled, and scolded Yang Chen, "Yang Chen! This is an office; you have a fire sprinkler above your head. Do you want to trigger a fire alarm?"

Yang Chen rubbed his nose and whispered, "This little smoke won’t trigger the alarm."

"Won’t trigger? How do you know!" Wei Xueqing said angrily, seeing Yang Chen act as if he knew everything, "It’s a high sensitivity detector; it can detect even a little smoke. When the alarm rings throughout the building, everyone runs out, can you take responsibility for such losses?"

"It’s not ringing yet."

Yang Chen was unfazed.

Wei Xueqing found Yang Chen somewhat unreasonable, but she sensitively noticed Yang Chen seemed down, lacking his usual arrogant, icy, sharp demeanor, instead appearing dejected and lost.

Of course, Wei Xueqing first thought Yang Chen had a fight with Ye Xin.

That was no surprise; how could someone like Yang Chen match up to an excellent girl like Ye Xin.

"I remind you, don’t bring emotions outside work into the workplace; emotions are contagious. I don’t want to see one bad apple spoil the whole barrel." Wei Xueqing said, then turned and walked away with a twist of her slender waist.

"I don’t want any bad apples in my team, because a single bad apple can spoil the whole barrel! If there’s a bad apple, it means my entire team is ruined! Rotten! Decayed! Unwanted! All become garbage! Pests! Understand? Tell me, who among you is that bad apple?"

Yang Chen suddenly recalled the words of his old instructor.

He glanced at the time; it was almost there.

Yang Chen sighed, leaning back in his chair, waiting to get off work.

Eleven thirty.

Wei Xueqing stood up with her bag and walked out.

Yang Chen followed her.

Normally, the company closed at twelve.

But many companies staggered the times, closing at eleven-thirty, twelve, twelve-thirty, or one, to ease the pressure of the flow of people.

Wei Xueqing routinely finished work at eleven-thirty each day.

Following her out, Yang Chen, upon reaching Zhou Lan, told her, "I want a copy of President Wei’s full itinerary from now on!"

"Ah? Oh! Okay!" Zhou Lan was momentarily confused but quickly nodded.

In the elevator, Yang Chen still positioned himself in front of Wei Xueqing.

The men who lived by ogling Wei Xueqing’s beauty and timing their elevator rides suffered silently.

This time, they didn’t go directly underground but chose to dine at a foreign restaurant on the first floor.

Upon exiting the lobby, Yang Chen immediately spotted Chen Xiaolong and Wang Hao.

"Watch out!" Yang Chen quickly shielded Wei Xueqing and said sternly, "You go first; I’ll handle them!"

Glaring at Chen Xiaolong and Wang Hao, a murderous intent arose in Yang Chen’s heart.

As expected, if he didn’t deal with trouble first, it would come to him. So, he usually dealt with it before it arrived to save the hassle!

"Then, be careful!" Wei Xueqing never expected Chen Xiaolong and Wang Hao to confront them again and couldn’t help but feel nervous.