Ye Tiancheng was also not good with words. Liu Lan Ying was in so much pain, yet he couldn't muster any smooth comforting phrases. However, at this moment, companionship was clearly more important. Ye Tiancheng understood this and, seeing Liu Lan Ying looking so fragile, the words of refusal he was about to speak remained unspoken.
"Alright, leave it to me. I'll take a walk with Liu Lan Ying."
The fat man left tactfully, clearly recognizing that Ye Tiancheng was more suitable to accompany Liu Lan Ying than himself. After all, Liu Lan Ying had never stopped thinking about Ye Tiancheng. No matter what had happened in between, feelings were the hardest to erase; that affection was still there.
After the fat man left, Ye Tiancheng and Liu Lan Ying walked to the patient resting area. There were hardly any people left.
From the dried corpse incident onwards, both patients and nurses were like startled birds, terrified. They dared not loiter outside, preferring to stay home behind closed doors for protection. Coming out meant facing potential danger.
"Look, Brother Ye, it used to be so lively here. Even when I was in the hospital, I didn't feel lonely. But after the incident, the hospital was sealed off, and the news has spread, calling it a 'haunted hospital.' It's likely to go bankrupt soon. No patients will dare to come here for treatment anymore, as they'd have to risk their lives. No one will joke with their own life."
There was no exaggeration in her words. In the face of real danger, everyone weighed the pros and cons. People were inherently selfish; human nature was always like this. Even if the hospital had cured them of illnesses, even rare and difficult ones.
But once this hospital became dangerous, all past kindnesses were wiped clean. This was a normal phenomenon; everyone had a survival instinct. Those who rushed towards danger like moths to a flame were utter fools.
"Once the hospital is unsealed, I'll take you away from here. You need to rest and recover. Don't overthink other things. Some matters, neither you nor I can change, so worrying too much is useless."
"Brother Ye, why did you hide it from me? You brought Ouyang Cheng Nuo back to the hospital, it must have been for me. I think although Ouyang Xu Nuo caused this incident, I also have responsibility. If it weren't for me, that girl wouldn't have died."
A wave of despair surged through Ye Tiancheng's heart. What he feared most was happening. His greatest worry was that this kind girl would blame herself for things that were not her fault. To his dismay, the situation was indeed as he feared, which was truly anxiety-inducing.
"Don't think like that. The one who made the mistake was Ouyang Xu Nuo. It has nothing to do with you. Don't take all the responsibility onto yourself. Some things, whether it's you or me, we can't bear them. Don't make yourself too tired."
Ye Tiancheng also felt guilty. He had to comfort Liu Lan Ying. Sometimes Ye Tiancheng wondered if, had he not insisted on bringing Ouyang Xu Nuo to this hospital, he wouldn't have brought the disaster along.
Originally, the hospital had a good reputation and had never had any strange occurrences. But ever since Ye Tiancheng brought that jinx, Ouyang Xu Nuo, everything had gone downhill. Just thinking about it made him annoyed.
"Brother Ye, that was a human life. I saw that girl before. She often came to play with the nurses in my room. We even played cards together. Who knew a life would be lost like this? I feel truly terrible. If it weren't for me, I believe it wouldn't have turned out this way. It all started because of me, and I must take responsibility for this disaster."
Seeing Liu Lan Ying looking so self-blaming that she was almost breaking down, Ye Tiancheng could foresee that this girl was truly extraordinary. She possessed great compassion, but unfortunately, sometimes she was powerless. After all, facing a villain like Ouyang Xu Nuo, no one could guarantee absolute safety.
"Lan Ying, people are selfish. The reason I did all this, even feeling like I was defying heaven and even causing the death of others, was all to protect you. If you are safe, then everything I've done has meaning. If something happens to you, I'll feel like all my efforts were in vain, and the sacrifices were meaningless."
Ye Tiancheng's implication was that whatever guilt Liu Lan Ying felt, she should push it all onto him. There was no need to place such pressure on a girl like her; it wouldn't be fair.
"No, it's really enough. I know Ouyang Xu Nuo is restless. Even if he promised you something, you can't take it as truth. This person is always insidious and cunning. I'm afraid he will continue to harm others, so we must find a way to deal with Ouyang Xu Nuo."
Liu Lan Ying wouldn't listen to anything Ye Tiancheng said. She just wanted to cripple Ouyang Xu Nuo directly. She knew that if Ouyang Xu Nuo continued to stay in this hospital, accustomed to disregarding human lives, and frequently killing people, he would absolutely not stop. He would still find opportunities to cause trouble.
Perhaps there was no one in this world who wished for Ouyang Xu Nuo's immediate disappearance more than Ye Tiancheng. But hope and reality were two different things. Some matters were not as simple as they seemed, and when it came to actual implementation, there would be many obstacles.
"I will definitely find a way. I know you're anxious, and I am too. But Liu Lan Ying, give me some time. Trust me, I will find a solution. I will first break your contract. Once the blood contract is broken, I can kill Ouyang Xu Nuo."
"No, Brother Ye, you still don't understand. It's too late. Showing the blood contract to your sister hasn't even yielded any clues. We don't know when it will be completed. If we continue to wait, by the time we get something, it will be too late, and we'll have nothing."
Liu Lan Ying was much clearer-headed than Ye Tiancheng. At critical moments, women could be more decisive.
"In any case, leave this matter to me. You focus on recovering. Fatty made you lotus root and pork rib soup. He bought the freshest ribs from the market. You can't waste his effort. Eat well. Recovering your health is the most important thing. As for other matters, let me handle them. I won't allow you to get involved in this, as I fear you won't be able to resolve it."
Everything he had done now was to ensure Liu Lan Ying's health, safety, and happiness. At this moment, he had to keep this woman, who couldn't even lift a chicken, away from the storm center. This was also Ye Tiancheng's objective.
Otherwise, if he pushed Liu Lan Ying to the forefront to confront Ouyang Xu Nuo, then everything Ye Tiancheng had done would be meaningless, and he would feel utterly incompetent.
Liu Lan Ying seemed to understand Ye Tiancheng's intentions. Regardless, Ye Tiancheng did not want Liu Lan Ying to get too involved in this matter. However, Liu Lan Ying was unwilling to surrender to fate in any way.
She had already decided that even if it meant sacrificing herself this time, Liu Lan Ying would not allow Ouyang Xu Nuo to continue his evil deeds in this hospital. However, outwardly, Liu Lan Ying still pretended to stay out of it, not intending to interfere.
"Okay, Brother Ye, I was a bit impulsive. I won't do anything, because I'm worried that if my actions backfire, I'll just drag you down."
Liu Lan Ying having such thoughts now brought some comfort to Ye Tiancheng. He finally let down his guard for the moment, while still keeping a close eye on Liu Lan Ying.
"Good. Don't think about anything else. Although the hospital is sealed off now, I've already asked Fatty to buy a lot of fresh ingredients in advance. You'll have nutritious meals for at least a week. You don't need to worry about food."
Liu Lan Ying nodded, then said nothing. After a few seconds, she said she was a bit tired, and Ye Tiancheng took her back to her room.
Although Liu Lan Ying's body appeared to be normal on the surface, Ye Tiancheng knew that with the blood contract existing, everything on the surface was temporary and likely unstable. Everything on the surface could collapse at any moment.
Under these circumstances, Ye Tiancheng had to pay closer attention to Liu Lan Ying. Only by taking good care of Liu Lan Ying could he ensure that the people he cared about were not harmed in any way.
After Liu Lan Ying returned to her room, she said she was sleepy and wanted to sleep. Ye Tiancheng found it inconvenient to stay in the room any longer, so he left, quietly closing the door behind him.
Lying on the bed, Liu Lan Ying suddenly felt something was missing. She then called her close nurse friend, Xiao Fang, but after calling for a long time, Xiao Fang didn't answer.
It was known that Xiao Fang was her attending nurse. She didn't usually participate in major surgeries, and her working time was no more than two minutes. Even if Xiao Fang didn't answer the call, she would call back immediately. However, five minutes had already passed with no response. Liu Lan Ying had a bad premonition at this moment. It seemed Xiao Fang was in trouble.
The hospital was already in a state of panic. Xiao Fang, who was usually timid, had been so scared that she had cried. Liu Lan Ying had promised to protect this younger sister. Now, realizing Xiao Fang was in danger, Liu Lan Ying, who had already wanted to confront Ouyang Xu Nuo directly, was no longer afraid. She quietly opened her room door again and slipped out through the back door to another building. That building housed the intensive care unit, and Ouyang Xu Nuo happened to be staying in that building.
Liu Lan Ying followed her strong intuition all the way to the bathroom door opposite Ouyang Xu Nuo's room. Then she heard Xiao Fang's pained cry.
"Help! It hurts so much! Save me!"
The sound was sharp and piercing, making one uncomfortable. It seemed something had indeed happened. Liu Lan Ying hurried over.
She saw Ouyang Xu Nuo placing his hand on Xiao Fang's head. A mass of black energy was on Xiao Fang's head, and Xiao Fang's face was contorted. In this critical moment, Liu Lan Ying could no longer hold back.
She rushed forward, but was repelled by the black energy. However, Ouyang Xu Nuo was also affected. With a bang, Xiao Fang, whom he had levitated into the air, fell to the ground.
Xiao Fang fell to the ground but was not dead; she had fainted. Ouyang Xu Nuo smiled sinisterly at Liu Lan Ying.
"I thought it was that meddling Ye Tiancheng. So it's you. We have a blood contract, we're in this together, sharing prosperity and adversity. So don't stop me. Absorbing others' vital energy is greatly beneficial to you too."