Huo Jin Ge clutched the crumpled medical report, the tense line of his jaw finally relaxing considerably.
Just moments ago, his entire demeanor had been so cold it seemed he wouldn’t hesitate to throw both men into the Pacific Ocean as shark bait.
After a moment of contemplation, he looked up at the two men and said leisurely, “You two, go to the hospital.”
Jiang Feng, thinking he still didn’t believe them, smiled and said, “Master Ho, don’t worry. The doctor was scared out of his wits yesterday—he definitely wouldn’t dare forge anything.”
Huo Jin Ge frowned, raising his voice several notches. “Just go when I tell you to go!”
With that, he stood up abruptly. After taking two steps, as if still uneasy, he turned slightly and pointed at them, instructing, “Remember to be polite, speak sincerely, and make sure your apology looks like a proper apology.”
The two men were utterly confused: ???
Apologize to whom?
That doctor from yesterday? Did they need to present him with a giant red banner of gratitude too?
An hour and a half later, the two arrived at the hospital.
Staring at the dilapidated hospital entrance, their expressions grew increasingly dramatic.
The bustling private hospital from yesterday had, in just one night, become a scene of utter devastation—shattered and torn apart as if bombarded.
One of the bodyguards spotted them, panting as he jogged over and shoved a large cleaver into Jiang Feng’s hands.
Complaining bitterly, he said, “Bro, both of you, perfect timing—take over for us. We’ve been smashing things all night, our hands are covered in blisters, and we’re still not done.”
Yu Yi: ……..
Jiang Feng stammered, “St-stop… everyone, f*cking stop right now.”
The hospital’s shareholders stood frozen in a corner, their faces ashen.
Initially, upon hearing that the hospital was being demolished, the shareholders had arrived full of fury. But when they saw it was the notorious Huo San Ye of the capital, they wouldn’t have dared oppose him even with ten extra doses of courage.
Not joining in the demolition was their last shred of dignity.
The major shareholder, looking utterly dejected, clutched his chest and said, “Please call an ambulance for me. Send me to the rival hospital next door.”
Just as they were on the verge of signing a contract with President Mo, their private hospital was poised to shine and expand.
Then disaster struck overnight.
Jiang Feng forced his expression to appear calm and composed as he approached the shareholders.
He offered them an apologetic smile, then bowed deeply at a ninety-degree angle.
The shareholders recoiled in fright.
Straightening up, Jiang Feng followed Huo Jin Ge’s instructions and spoke with utmost sincerity, “Our apologies for accidentally damaging the hospital yesterday. Master Ho has stated that we will restore your hospital to its original condition within three days.”
The shareholders: …
Someone in the crowd muttered under their breath, “Three days? By then, it’ll be too late. The signing will probably fall through.”
“Keep your voice down.”
“Such a great opportunity to collaborate with the Mo Group—if we miss it, there won’t be another chance.”
“Exactly. We were so close to signing, and now even the research projects will have to be shelved.”
“…”
Jiang Feng felt a headache coming on. He signaled Yu Yi to come and pacify the shareholders while he stepped aside to call Huo Jin Ge.
As soon as the call connected, he quickly reported the situation on-site.
There was a two-second silence on the other end, followed by Huo Jin Ge’s nonchalant voice, “Oh, in that case, I’ll offer double the terms. Sign the contract immediately.”
At noon, Jiang Luxi didn’t see Huo Jin Ge during lunch, so she finished her meal and went out for a walk by herself.Huo Manor covered an extensive area with abundant vegetation.
Jiang Feng had previously warned her not to venture too deep, as there were undeveloped primeval forests further in.
Jiang Luxi gazed at the stone path stretching before her, stepping leisurely along it.
The sunlight was just right at this moment, filtering through the dense canopy overhead and casting dappled patterns on the ground.
Jiang Luxi stopped at the spot where she often dug holes before, squatting down with her chin propped in her hands as she stared into the distance.
Tsk, it really was her jumping to conclusions.
From what she could see now, Huo Jin Ge hadn’t yet become the person described in the book.
Well, Huo Jin Ge only appeared after her character died.
According to the timeline, she wasn’t completely dead yet…
Bored, she picked up a twig from the ground and idly drew circles, noticing a few ants fighting over food.
She was amusing herself quite happily.
After a while, she felt a sudden chill on her back, which had been warmed by the sun.
A shadow fell over her from above, and immediately, she was enveloped by a cool, refreshing aura.
A man’s cold voice sounded from behind her: “Jiang Luxi.”
Jiang Luxi shuddered, scrambling to her feet in a panic.
Huo Jin Ge’s scrutinizing gaze fell on the twig she was clutching.
His brows furrowed slightly, and he let out a soft, disdainful tsk.
He commanded, “Throw it away.”
Belatedly realizing he meant the twig in her hand, Jiang Luxi obediently tossed it backward into a tree hollow.
She forced an ingratiating smile. “What a coincidence, you’re out for a stroll too.”
The man stared at her intently. “Not a coincidence. I came to talk to you.”
Talk?
About what?
Jiang Luxi’s lips twitched, and a sense of foreboding rose in her heart.
She forced a smile and asked, “Wh-what do you want to talk about?”
Huo Jin Ge moved slowly, closing in on her.
Intimidated by his presence, Jiang Luxi retreated step by step until her back hit a tree trunk.
Just as she thought about escaping, the man raised an arm and braced it beside her face, completely blocking her way.
Huo Jin Ge raised an eyebrow, his low, husky voice tinged with nonchalance. “What are you afraid of? That I’ll kill you and bury you here?”
Jiang Luxi was left speechless. She simply lowered her head and stared at her feet.
“What do you want to talk about?”
“Stay by my side.”
“???”
What kind of cliché plot was this? Could it be that Huo Jin Ge had taken a liking to her?
Although the Jiang Luxi in the book was indeed somewhat attractive.
And although he was also very good-looking and had been treating her decently so far…
Wasn’t this progression a bit too fast?
Even novels wouldn’t dare write something like this…
Jiang Luxi’s cheeks flushed unnaturally, and she nervously picked at the bark behind her.
In a soft, hesitant voice, she murmured, “Um… isn’t this a bit too fast? Even if…”
Huo Jin Ge withdrew his hand, slipping one into his pocket, completely unaware of the assumptions she was making.
“Until I figure out the scent on you, you’re not going anywhere.”
“…”
Jiang Luxi’s mouth fell open, and she felt her whole world shatter.
Figure out the scent on her?
What kind of bizarre obsession was this!
She forced a strained smile. “Um, Huo… Huo…”
Huo Jin Ge raised an eyebrow and tilted his head. The sunlight fell on his features, momentarily dazzling Jiang Luxi’s eyes.”If you refuse or dare to run away…” Huo Jin Ge’s eyes darkened, a terrifying smile curling at the corners of his lips.
He took two more steps closer, bending down until his warm breath fanned across her face. Their positions grew excessively intimate.
“Then I’ll break your legs, so you can never go anywhere.”