Chapter 72: Chapter 72: Let’s Have a Talk
In the room, Xiao Li was not asleep. Her arm had been reset, but her shoulder still hurt a bit...
Qin Xiao came up and saw her leaning against the bed, "Why aren’t you sleeping? Is your shoulder hurting?"
Xiao Li shook her head, "It’s not very painful, don’t worry...
I’m just thinking, I just started working at the hospital, and now my hand is like this. Unfortunately, it’s my right hand, so I can’t do anything and have to take leave again."
Qin Xiao was silent for a while before speaking, "It’s okay, this was an accident, the hospital won’t say anything."
Qin Xiao ultimately didn’t tell Xiao Li that tonight’s car accident was man-made. The situation was unclear, so it was better not to say anything for now...
Xiao Li nodded, "Then I also have to go myself tomorrow to let Director Bai know. He will have to rearrange the schedule again."
Qin Xiao patted Xiao Li’s hair, "Alright, I’ll go with you tomorrow.
For now, take a rest!"
Xiao Li nodded...
In the suburbs, in the old house of the Wen Family, an elderly woman was playing Go by herself...
A person dressed in black walked in from outside, "Madam, I have acted as you instructed."
The old woman took a white stone and slowly placed it on the board, "How is the person?"
The person in black said, "It’s just minor injuries."
The old woman picked up a black stone, "But evidence was left..."
The person in black, "It was left. I think they will soon trace it back to us..."
The old woman nodded, placed the black stone in her hand, and with its placement, the position on the board completely changed.
The black stones formed an encirclement, trapping the white stones completely.
Seeing the old woman say no more, the person in black bowed slightly and retreated...
After the person in black retreated, the door to the study on the first floor opened. An old man in traditional Chinese clothing walked out, "You made a move on that child?"
The old woman’s gaze lifted slightly, "It’s just a reminder to the Qin Family...
If the Qin Family is smart, they should give up that child...
If they stubbornly oppose me, next time it won’t be such a scratch."
The old man sneered, "The Qin Family—in B City, they are on par with the Zhen Family and the Wen Family. Do you think they would fear you?
Even back then, they didn’t. Let alone now."
Hearing this, a cold glint passed through the old woman’s eyes. After a cold smile, she said, "Why should I want them to fear me? It’s just to make them choose wisely.
The Qin Family is intelligent. That child can’t help them at all and will even bring trouble.
Such a person, I think the Qin Family knows how to choose."
The old man in traditional attire listened but was not convinced. Since the Qin Family allowed that child to marry in, they hadn’t planned to gain any advantage through the union.
Today’s Qin Family no longer needs to fortify their status through marriage.
The next day, after a sleepless night, Xiao Li felt not only her shoulder but also her head aching.
Seeing her in poor condition, Qin Xiao massaged her head while saying, "Why don’t you avoid going to the hospital? I’ll go to your department and speak with Director Bai for you."
Xiao Li shook her head, "I’d better go myself, then I’ll come back and rest..."
Seeing her insist, Qin Xiao didn’t say more.
After breakfast, they first had Aunt Wu take Mianmian to Qin Mother, and then they set off. When Xiao Li left the house, she saw the Maybach parked there and the two bodyguards next to it, and looked at Qin Xiao in confusion...
"What’s this..."
Qin Xiao explained, "Starting today, they will be escorting us."
Xiao Li was puzzled, "Why?"
Qin Xiao raised his hand, "My hand is injured. Are you really going to make me drive?"
Xiao Li: Uh...
They got into the car, but Xiao Li still felt something was off. Even if Qin Xiao couldn’t drive, a driver would suffice. What was the other person for?
Though it seemed suspicious, Xiao Li chose not to ask. Whatever Qin Xiao did, he had his reasons...
They arrived at the hospital and went to the respiratory department, bumping into Bai Yu, who was just about to finish his shift.
Seeing Xiao Li with her hand in a sling, a change flickered in Bai Yu’s eyes, even though he quickly regained his calm, Qin Xiao noticed.
Xiao Li immediately said, "Director Bai, you’re off duty? I was just about to find you."
Bai Yu pointed to Xiao Li’s hand, "What happened?"
Xiao Li smiled, "I got into a car accident on my way home from work yesterday. Just a minor injury, but it’s on my right hand, so it’s inconvenient for work. I’ll have to take some leave."
Bai Yu nodded, "Got it, rest well and come back once you’re recovered..."
Xiao Li smiled, "Thank you, Director."
After speaking with Bai Yu, Xiao Li turned to Qin Xiao, "Uncle, I’m going to the duty room to chat with Wenjing. Could you wait for me a bit?"
Qin Xiao nodded, and Xiao Li headed towards the duty room.
After she left, Qin Xiao looked at Bai Yu, "Let’s have a chat..."
Bai Yu was momentarily stunned but then smiled, "What does Dr. Qin want to talk to me about?"
Qin Xiao said, "About the Bai Family and the Wen Family."
Bai Yu’s expression changed slightly, squinting at Qin Xiao, "What do you mean by this, Dr. Qin?"
Qin Xiao smiled, "Director Bai just finished a night shift, so you must be tired. You should go home and rest first.
Later, I’ll come by to discuss yesterday’s car accident in detail."
Upon hearing this, a dangerous glint flashed in Bai Yu’s eyes...
"In that case, I will await Dr. Qin at home."
As the two were speaking, Xiao Li came out and noted their conversation. "Director Bai, you haven’t left yet!"
Bai Yu smiled, "I saw Dr. Qin waiting alone and thought he might be bored, so I chatted with him for a while.
Since you’re out, I’ll be leaving now."
Xiao Li, "Goodbye, Director Bai."
"Goodbye."
After Bai Yu left, Xiao Li looked at Qin Xiao, "Let’s head back home too!"
Qin Xiao smiled, "Sure... but I need to go to the lab later, will you come with me or head back?"
Xiao Li, "I’ll go with you! I’ve never been to your lab, but is it okay for me to enter?"
Qin Xiao nodded, "You can enter, just sign in."
They got in the car, and as it drove out of the hospital, Bai Yu’s car followed...
At the lab, outside cars weren’t allowed in, so Qin Xiao and Xiao Li got out and registered at the guard post before going inside.
Qin Xiao led Xiao Li to Professor Zhou’s studio, introducing the lab along the way...
As they chatted, they reached Professor Zhou’s office. Qin Xiao knocked, and when he heard "come in," he opened the door...
Inside the office, Chen Tingting, upon seeing Qin Xiao enter, was about to greet him excitedly but then saw Xiao Li standing behind him, and the smile on her face froze.