100: I didn't mean to.

Regardless, Shen Lian escaped the brunt of Chu Yilan's fury; of course, Xu Jingge became the frontline shield.

Whenever President Xu appeared within three meters, he was met with Chu Yilan's cold snorts.

Chang Qing expressed that he was unable to help.

While Xu Jingge was being scolded, he didn't stay idle. After exchanging information with Sun Binghe, he discovered several groups lurking in the shadows; since they could be identified, he could settle the scores later.

Don't let Xu Jingge's cheerful demeanor in the hospital fool you; as the top figure of Lin City, his methods were varied once he turned around.

Shen Lian stuffed a mouthful of chocolate mousse into his mouth. At the soft sound of the door, he immediately shut his mouth and lay back flat. Sun Binghe promptly took over, stuffing the remaining dessert into a food bag, acting as if nothing had happened.

Chu Yilan was so concerned that he was confused; if Shen Lian felt three parts of discomfort, it looked like ten parts in his eyes. Not to mention the cast; if the doctor even suggested he could be discharged tomorrow, Chu Yilan would call him a "quack."

So even though he knew in his heart that Shen Lian might have used a self-harm ruse, Chu Yilan still wanted him to recover well.

But Sun Binghe was different; he saw through it at a glance. As a bystander who saw things clearly, when the doctor said to "eat light" but Shen Lian proposed "I want to eat sweets," he resolutely chose the latter.

If asked, he was a qualified special assistant who knew what he should essentially do.

"Finished eating?" Chu Yilan asked.

"Mhm, old duck and radish soup," Sun Binghe replied. "Teacher Shen drank it all."

Shen Lian's expressive eyes were clear and bright, practically shouting "praise me."

But Chu Yilan only stepped forward to check the temperature of his forehead. After confirming he was fine, he stepped back. He didn't dare to get angry or speak harshly, but he still had to be upset, which manifested in him barely communicating with Shen Lian.

Sun Binghe quickly left the scene with the remaining "contraband." Chu Yilan was about to leave too, but Shen Lian grabbed his wrist.

He tried to pull away but couldn't.

Chu Yilan frowned. "Let go."

"Don't make me unhappy," Shen Lian said harsh words in a weak tone. "The doctor said my mood is very important. Last night you left me to sleep alone and didn't come in to accompany me. I'm in low spirits now. If I feel unwell in a bit, don't blame me."

Chu Yilan laughed out of anger. "You always have an excuse. Tell me yourself, how many times did I tell you to take a Bodyguard when you go out?"

Shen Lian nodded obediently. "I've definitely remembered it this time."

Chu Yilan's tense heart couldn't help but soften.

Shen Lian sat at the head of the bed, his hair messy, his skin pale, and a pleasing smile on his face. He was a completely different person from the "desperado" who had forced a car to stop that night. But wasn't this exactly what he liked about him? Chu Yilan thought. Good or bad, it was all Shen Lian; this man had never hidden anything.

"If you do this again, I'll really get physical," Chu Yilan said in a deep voice.

Seeing a chance as his tone softened, Shen Lian immediately pulled him down to sit. "I know."

Chu Yilan raised his hand to brush back the strands of hair stuck to Shen Lian's face and leaned down to kiss him. Shen Lian was very cooperative, but after just one kiss, Chu Yilan's anger surged again. "Fine, I'll ask Sun Binghe later if he's willing to follow you. This old duck and radish soup actually has a chocolate flavor."

Shen Lian: "..."

The door wasn't closed tightly. Xu Jingge happened to pass by and was about to knock when he heard a muffled laugh. He couldn't help but peek inside and saw Shen Lian wrapping his arms around Chu Yilan's neck, pulling him down. Chu Yilan's hands were braced on either side of the young man's body, trying his best not to press on him, his eyes full of smiles.

Xu Jingge was somewhat surprised.

He knew Chu Yilan cared about Shen Lian, but it was the first time he had seen this kind of smile on the face of a serious Living Yama.

It seemed that only when Chu Yilan was by Shen Lian's side would he release another rare and gentle magnetic field.

Having had his fill of dog food, Xu Jingge hurried to find his own Chang Qing.

Fortunately, I have a wife too, Xu Jingge thought. Otherwise, who could stand watching that?

Chang Qing was discharged first. Because Shen Lian overacted, Chu Yilan ordered him to stay for another four days, making him so bored he could grow mushrooms.

When he finally could go home, his foot was still in a cast. Shen Lian was worried about getting heat rash.

Aunt Fen, needless to say, couldn't bear to see these two children suffer. She rotated through various nutritious soups every day. Shen Lian truly felt like his weight was increasing.

"Oh my, Xiao Lian, why are you down?" Aunt Fen shouted anxiously. "Don't let the leg with the cast touch the ground! It's not good for recovery!"

Shen Lian thought he had recovered and could perform a breakdance for her right there, but he had to finish the path he chose, even if he had to cry, or Chu Yilan would definitely be angry.

Because of the chocolate-flavored old duck and radish soup, Sun Binghe had already been reprimanded and sent a message to complain to Shen Lian: [Teacher Shen, that's not kind.]

Shen Lian felt helpless: [Believe me, this is a tragedy caused by a kiss. I didn't do it on purpose.]

Sun Binghe: "..."

Special Assistant Sun turned his grief and indignation into strength. Whether it was Jin Lei or anyone else, any power planted in Qudu or even the "blue sea project," he would kill them all, one by one.

Chu Zhumi jumped onto the sofa and sniffed the cast on Shen Lian's leg curiously.

"You like it?" Shen Lian lay on his side. Seeing this, he pinched the back of the kitten's neck. "I'll get you one too."

Chu Zhumi turned its head away in disdain, then jumped off the sofa and swaggered onto the flower stand.

Watching its movements, Shen Lian suddenly raised his voice: "If you dare knock that succulent down, I'll smack your head off."

Chu Zhumi stared at Shen Lian, gave a flick with its front paw, and then there was a crisp "clatter."

"You brat!" Shen Lian jumped up from where he was and lunged to catch the cat.

Chu Zhumi crawled into the flower rack, getting covered in dust. However, Shen Lian had long arms and still managed to pull it out. Chu Zhumi bared its claws and teeth, meowing curses, while Shen Lian sneered, "Being naughty?"

As soon as he finished speaking, he looked up and saw Chu Yilan leaning against the entrance, staring at them.

Shen Lian immediately dropped Chu Zhumi and belatedly raised his leg with the cast.

The corners of Chu Yilan's lips curled up slightly.

"Oh my..." Shen Lian's brain worked at light speed.

Chu Yilan felt that a few days of lessons were enough, so he finally showed mercy. "If it's really uncomfortable, just take it off."

Shen Lian: "..." So you knew all along!

Shen Lian angrily removed the cast while Aunt Fen was still trying to dissuade him. "Is it really healed? Don't be in such a hurry."

"The doctor agreed," Shen Lian said impatiently.

Aunt Fen didn't understand these things; thinking the doctor had agreed, she figured it should be fine.

Tossing the cast aside, Shen Lian let out a deep breath.

As expected of Chu Yilan; they really knew each other inside out.

Chu Yilan scratched Chu Zhumi's chin, not forgetting to mock softly, "Our Piggy is the real miracle doctor; it healed your second dad's leg just like that."

Shen Lian hummed.

"Xu Jingge is treating us to dinner tomorrow," Chu Yilan added. "Are you going?"

"Of course, why wouldn't I?" Shen Lian sat beside the man. "Didn't he say he'd hand over the business in Lin City? Did he?"

On this matter, Xu Jingge kept his word. Chu Yilan: "He did."

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