"I can write it down, but that book has thirty pages. I'll need some time," Shen Qingqing stated as a matter of course, "And you must be polite to us."
Pei Xi stared at her, his gaze fierce, "I can agree, but you must start transcribing it now."
He had to leave here, in the next few days. The longer he stayed, the greater the chance of being discovered, so the book had to be written as soon as possible.
Shen Qingqing nodded, "Alright."
Pei Xi turned and walked towards the door, deciding to personally buy her notebooks and pens.
Shen Qingqing found this perplexing, "Why go through all this trouble? Just give me your phone."
"Do you think I'm an idiot?"
Pei Xi turned his head and looked at Shen Qingqing, who was a small lump sitting on the floor. He dared not underestimate the immense power she contained within her body.
"I'm well aware of your hacking skills."
He, on the other hand, knew nothing about it, and he didn't have anyone under his command who did. If he handed his phone to her, even if he removed the SIM card, he believed she could still send out a distress signal.
He had to be as cautious as possible.
Shen Qingqing offered no explanation, "While you're at it, bring back some fever reducers."
"Don't you have any in your first-aid kit?"
Shen Qingqing rolled her eyes, "Brother, how would I know someone had a fever? I thought it was all external injuries. I only brought medicine for external injuries."
Pei Xi looked at her with suspicion.
He had clearly seen Shen Qingqing giving Pei Ji fever reducers just now.
Shen Qingqing realized her slip-up and said irritably, "That was medicine already in my kit, and there was only one pill left, which I gave him just now."
"I understand."
As Pei Xi departed, the door was closed.
The last trace of light in the warehouse was also hidden, but fortunately, there was a ventilation shaft at the highest point. Although small, some sunlight managed to filter in.
In the light, dust motes danced.
Shen Qingqing sighed softly, wondering if their plans on the other side could proceed smoothly…
"You…"
A faint voice sounded from beside her.
She sharply turned her head. It was Pei Ji, who had woken up. His face was flushed, his eyes hazy as he looked at her and murmured, "Am I dreaming? Why do I see Miss Shen…"
"You're not dreaming."
Shen Qingqing replaced the gauze on his forehead, poured mineral water onto a new piece of gauze, and placed it back on his forehead.
"Are you feeling any better?"
A coolness spread from his forehead, reaching his limbs. Pei Ji's feverish, muddled mind finally cleared a little. He swallowed, his throat dry, "I…"
Before he could finish, a bottle of mineral water was brought to his lips.
He took a sip, and his burning throat felt a little better. "I thought I was already dead…" httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
His memories slowly returned. He finally remembered what had happened before he lost consciousness. The powerful impact and the intense pain at the moment of the car accident had made him faint directly.
Everything that followed felt like a dream.
Shen Qingqing glanced at his bandaged finger, "You don't remember anything that happened afterward?"
Pei Ji shook his head, "I have no recollection."
Shen Qingqing then pulled up a corner of the blanket beside him, placed it over him, and conveniently covered his hand. "Then get some good rest. We'll talk when you're fully awake."
"Where am I now?"
Pei Ji looked around, his eyes filled with unfamiliarity.
Shen Qingqing hesitated for a moment before deciding to tell the truth, "Pei Xi took you away. He used you to threaten us into saving you. I came with what he wanted, and also to treat you. You've had a fever, but thankfully you're awake now, and your temperature has gone down a little."
Pei Ji took a breath, "I didn't even know all this had happened…"
His mind was still very confused, and he couldn't figure things out or follow his thoughts. Only now did he realize one thing.
"How will you leave? Pei Xi will never let us go!"
Shen Qingqing remained silent.
Pei Ji's face was filled with urgency, "You leave now, and I'll stay. I can be the scapegoat. You can't stay here!"
Pei Xi would definitely silence them, and Shen Qingqing staying was extremely dangerous.
"What about you?"
"At worst, I'll die," Pei Ji said through gritted teeth.
"Don't think like that. You won't die."
Pei Ji reached out to push her, "No, you hurry up and leave, right now…" Before he could finish, a sharp pain shot through his hand.
His eyes slowly widened, filled with shock.
A finger was missing from the palm he held in mid-air!
Shen Qingqing hadn't expected him to suddenly move. She hadn't been able to stop him in time. But now, hiding it again would be futile.
She grasped his wrist, which had stopped in mid-air.
"Don't be scared. It's just one finger. I've already stopped the bleeding. You're not in any life-threatening danger."
"My finger…" Pei Ji said with difficulty, "Was it Pei Xi?"
Shen Qingqing said nothing.
She was afraid that if she said yes, it would agitate him.
However, without her saying anything, Pei Ji guessed it himself. Besides Pei Xi, who else would be so insane? He must have done this because Pei Ji was unconscious and unable to contact his family.
It was a way to ruin him and take revenge on his family.
Pei Ji opened his mouth to speak, but felt as if something was blocking his throat, preventing him from making a sound. He gritted his teeth, pressing his lips tightly together.
Shen Qingqing averted her gaze with heartache.
He didn't know it himself, but at that moment, his face was etched with despair.
For an ordinary person, losing a finger would be a great torment, let alone for Pei Ji.
Time slowly passed. The warehouse was eerily quiet. No one spoke. Only Pei Ji's breathing grew heavier and more rapid.
At a certain moment, it suddenly became calm.
Shen Qingqing felt a little worried and turned to look at him, "Pei Ji, are you…"
The look of pain had vanished from Pei Ji's face, replaced by a faint sadness. "It's okay. It's just a finger. At least I'm still alive."
"Yes, you are still alive."
She didn't know how to comfort him, so she could only offer a dry agreement.
Pei Ji took a deep breath, "Where is Pei Xi?"
Shen Qingqing answered truthfully, "He went to buy medicine and stationery for you."
"Would he be so kind?"
"Of course not."
Shen Qingqing recounted Pei Xi's demands and what had happened afterward to Pei Ji. After listening, Pei Ji's face showed pain.
"Mother must be worried sick about me."
"Yes, as a mother, worrying about you is natural." Shen Qingqing didn't want him to overthink things now, as excessive worry would drain his energy, which would be detrimental to his recovery. "However, she also believes that we will definitely return safely."
"Can we?"
Pei Ji asked this question.
Shen Qingqing's heart sank. This sounded like he had already given up hope. "Even if you want to die, I don't."
Pei Ji blinked in surprise.
He seemed somewhat taken aback by her attitude.
Shen Qingqing pursed her lips and said, "Therefore, I will ensure both of our safety."