Ji Xueli followed Ji Yanzhou to the hospital in a daze. Staring at the building, she was still trying to process the situation. “Who’s hospitalized?”
“My assistant,” Ji Yanzhou replied curtly before rushing to the nurse’s station to ask which room Xie Yujun was in.
Seeing how anxious he was, this couldn’t be just an ordinary assistant. Someone he liked?
Ji Xueli immediately understood and hurried after him. No wonder he was so worried.
She followed Ji Yanzhou into the hospital room and saw the person lying inside—a beautiful woman with delicate, lovely features.
“Mr. Ji? Why are you here…” Xie Yujun’s face was still pale. Seeing Ji Yanzhou appear before her, she felt both surprised and touched.
“And this is?” She then noticed the woman who had entered behind Ji Yanzhou. Her features were exquisite, more stunning than any actress on TV, yet her demeanor was dignified and graceful.
“Hello, I’m Ji Xueli, a friend of Ji Yanzhou’s,” Ji Xueli introduced herself.
“Hello.” Xie Yujun found her eyes and brows strikingly familiar, which made her feel a bit flustered. She quickly shifted her gaze back to Ji Yanzhou.
“Why were you suddenly attacked?” Ji Yanzhou frowned as he looked at the bandages on her arm and leg.
Xie Yujun had just woken up and her mind was still muddled. “My father came back.”
Ji Xueli knew she shouldn’t be listening to other people’s private matters, so she tactfully stepped out. “I’ll wait outside.”
“I’m sorry for interrupting your family dinner today,” Xie Yujun apologized. She knew he had a first love, a white moonlight, and seeing Ji Xueli today, she understood.
“It’s fine. Focus on recovering. I’ll handle this,” Ji Yanzhou’s voice turned cold.
“I’ll hire a caregiver for you. Stay in the hospital until you’re fully healed before going home.”
“No need, I can go home. I’ll be fine on my own,” Xie Yujun immediately shook her head in refusal.
Ji Yanzhou said, “I’m not discussing this with you.”
Oh ho, the domineering CEO. Ji Xueli accidentally overheard this line and couldn’t help but sigh inwardly.
“Then I’ll trouble you,” Xie Yujun had no choice but to accept. Her mind was even more chaotic now because of Ji Xueli’s presence…
Ji Xueli wondered if she should give them a little push. She poked her head in from the doorway. “How about you stay here with her? I’ll go back and explain to your mom?”
Ji Yanzhou glanced at her, unsure if she meant it or not. But hearing her words stirred up emotions within him again. After a long silence, he heard himself say, “Alright.”
Xue Yujun looked up.
“Great, don’t worry. Stay with her, and I’ll handle things with your mom,” Ji Xueli made a gesture to reassure him.
She wore a smile, thinking she had successfully helped a couple.
Watching her turn and leave without hesitation, showing no attachment or concern, Ji Yanzhou’s mood darkened.
Xie Yujun looked at him. She suddenly felt uncertain—the kindness he had shown her before was still vivid in her mind…
After careful consideration, she was about to break the silence when, the next second, he stood up.
“Sorry, the caregiver will be here soon. I have something to attend to, so I’ll take my leave.”
Xie Yujun was taken aback, clutching the blanket tightly in her hands.
Since she had come in Ji Yanzhou’s car, Ji Xueli decided to take a taxi back.
Before she could even wave, a sapphire blue sports car pulled up right in front of her. Ji Xueli took a puzzled step back.
The window rolled down, revealing Cheng Du, who smiled at her and said, “Li Li, what are you doing at the hospital?”
“What about you? Why are you here? Perfect timing—give me a ride,” Ji Xueli replied.
“Sure thing. I just had lunch with the Young Master,” Cheng Du unlocked the car door and told her.
Young Master? Oh, Duan Qingyu.
Ji Xueli pulled open the car door, ready to get in and discuss things further with him, but her wrist was suddenly grabbed. Forced by the strength of the grip, she turned around.
“Ji Yanzhou?” Ji Xueli exclaimed in surprise after seeing who it was.
His gaze was intense and direct. “Get in my car.”
Hadn’t this guy just been insisting on accompanying that young lady? Why was he here now? Ji Xueli was a bit confused.
“Well, well, Ji Yanzhou, long time no see,” Cheng Du said upon seeing him, his smile fading noticeably when he noticed Ji Yanzhou holding Ji Xueli.
“Yeah,” Ji Yanzhou nodded in acknowledgment before trying to pull Ji Xueli away.
Cheng Du called out, “Hey, not taking my car anymore, Li Li?”
“Let’s have a meal together next time. I have something to do today,” Ji Xueli said, unable to break free.
Cheng Du watched as Ji Xueli was led away and into the car, shaking his head in frustration. He then took out his phone and dialed a number. “Guess who I just saw.”
The voice on the other end sounded casual. “Who?”
“Ji Xueli and Ji Yanzhou. I knew that guy couldn’t forget Li Li, but she doesn’t seem to have any feelings for him at all. That’s great. I think our friendship is about to be rekindled. But she wouldn’t actually have taken a liking to you, would she?” Cheng Du rambled on.
Duan Qingyu was still reviewing a contract and showed no reaction to his words. “What, would it be beneath her to like me?”
“Well, it’s a bit… After all, Li Li just returned from abroad and doesn’t know how much the Shangjing District has changed… She’s still naive,” Cheng Du blurted out without thinking.
Before he could finish, the call was abruptly disconnected. Cheng Du glanced at his phone and sighed. Dealing with this old fox, she’d have to run into a wall again.
Naive… Her? Duan Qingyu recalled their conversation in the car that night and curled his lips into a smile.
The wolf hidden among the sheep is truly the most terrifying.