The non-existent Shura Field

And judging by the look of things...

Between these three women, instead of the explosive tension usually found when love rivals meet, there was a strange sense of harmony.

What kind of special talent or magic did that man named Li Wei possess?

Yan Ruyu felt the worldview she had built over twenty-plus years collapsing and shattering inch by inch.

Her impression of Li Wei...

...had gone from the initial "mysterious expert"...

...to the subsequent "key person in the case"...

...and then to the "playboy dancing among the flowers" she had just witnessed.

Now, it had completely slid toward a person she could neither define nor understand.

"Everyone, quiet!"

Yan Ruyu could no longer bear this absurd situation.

She let out a low growl.

Her voice contained an irritability that was on the verge of exploding.

The entire corridor instantly fell silent.

Everyone's gaze...

...focused on this Policewoman, who radiated an aura that warned others to keep their distance.

Yan Ruyu took a deep breath, preparing to use the firmest methods to clear out all these uninvited guests.

But just then, another crisp sound of high heels hurriedly clicking against the floor came from the direction of the elevator.

The corner of Yan Ruyu's eye twitched uncontrollably.

She had an ominous premonition.

She turned her head and saw a woman in a white professional suit, possessing a gentle and intellectual temperament, walking quickly toward them.

It was Qin Xue.

Qin Bing's older sister.

Yan Ruyu knew her.

When Qin Bing graduated...

...Qin Xue had attended the graduation ceremony as family.

What was she doing here?

Yan Ruyu's heart instantly leaped into her throat.

Could it be... she also knew what had happened to Qin Bing?

Was she here to demand justice for her younger sister?

As soon as this thought arose, Yan Ruyu felt a splitting headache.

If the trouble with Yang Yun and Murong Wan was merely Li Wei's messy private life...

...then Qin Xue's appearance...

...meant that this fire would likely burn into the internal affairs of the police force.

A beautiful Policewoman failing to take down a criminal and instead being injected with hallucinogenic drugs and losing her chastity...

If such explosive news were to leak, it would undoubtedly be a devastating blow to the reputation of the police force.

Almost subconsciously, Yan Ruyu rushed forward before anyone else.

She had to intercept this most unstable bomb before things spiraled completely out of control.

"Miss Qin."

Yan Ruyu's voice was somewhat dry.

"This is a restricted area; you cannot come here.

Your sister, Qin Bing, isn't on this floor either. She..."

Before Yan Ruyu could finish, she was interrupted by Qin Xue.

"Officer Yan, I know."

Qin Xue's face carried a look of sorrow.

"I just came from Bingbing's ward.

She's still sleeping, but the doctor said her condition has stabilized."

Her gaze bypassed Yan Ruyu and looked toward the ICU doors behind her.

"I came here because I wanted to see Li Wei.

After all, he is Bingbing's savior."

Savior?

Yan Ruyu was stunned.

She had imagined countless reactions from Qin Xue.

Anger, questioning, breakdown, hysteria, making a scene.

But she never expected her to be so calm, so... reasonable.

Looking into Qin Xue's clear eyes, which held not a trace of impurity, she didn't know what to say for a moment.

Then, an even more mind-boggling scene occurred.

Yang Yun, who had been hugging Murong Wan, let go of her upon seeing Qin Xue, stepped forward, and gave Qin Xue an equally tight hug.

"Xue'er, you're here too."

"Yes, I couldn't stop worrying."

The two women acted like best friends who had known each other for years, their words filled with mutual understanding.

Yan Ruyu stood frozen in place, completely petrified.

She felt like she wasn't in a hospital corridor, but in a bizarre theater.

And she was the only audience member in this theater who couldn't understand the plot.

Yan Ruyu's brain experienced an unprecedented crash.

She looked at the four women before her.

The powerful "official girlfriend," Yang Yun.

The "sister-in-law," Yang Weiwei, who was anxious to protect her sister but had unclear intentions.

The widow of her late husband, Murong Wan, who had brought a top medical team to "save her husband."

And Qin Xue, who should have come to demand an explanation but behaved as if she were visiting a benefactor.

Each of them possessed looks, family backgrounds, or abilities that would make ordinary men feel inadequate.

Yet now, they were all gathered here because of the same man.

Forming what could be called the most luxurious and incredible "visiting group of relatives and friends" in history.

Thinking of Qin Bing and that report about the "Imprinting Effect"...

...Yan Ruyu's heart felt as if it were being squeezed by an invisible hand, the pain making it almost impossible for her to breathe.

She glanced at Qin Xue, her gaze becoming incredibly complex.

"Miss Qin, I think there are some things we need to discuss privately."

Yan Ruyu's voice carried a hint of exhaustion that even she hadn't noticed.

"About your sister and Li Wei..."

Her words were interrupted by Yang Yun again.

"Officer Yan."

Yang Yun let go of Qin Xue and stepped in front of Yan Ruyu once more.

This time, the hostility in her eyes was gone, replaced by a touch of sincerity.

"I can answer on Xue'er's behalf.

I also know that in your heart, you must have cursed Li Wei hundreds of times by now."

Yang Yun's gaze swept over the faces of Murong Wan and Qin Xue before finally landing back on Yan Ruyu's face.

"But some things aren't as simple as they appear on the surface.

Each of us standing here has our own reasons.

And all those reasons point to the same fact:"

Li Wei, he must survive."

Her voice was firm and powerful.

"So, Officer Yan, I hope you can understand.

We aren't here to cause trouble; we just want to ensure his safety and stay by his side.

This is the most basic request of a lover, a relative, and a friend."

Yan Ruyu fell silent.

She looked at Yang Yun's sincere eyes, then at the equally determined Murong Wan and Qin Xue, and finally at Yang Weiwei, who, though timid, still expressed her support through her gaze.

She suddenly realized that the forceful methods she took pride in seemed to have lost their effectiveness at this moment.

She could forcibly remove them or use her official authority to completely seal off the area.

But could she seal off people's hearts?

Could she stop a woman from caring about the man she loved?

Moreover, none of the women before her were pushovers.

She couldn't see through the power behind Yang Yun.

But as Li Wei's official girlfriend, she undoubtedly represented the hundreds of billions in capital operations behind Yinshan.

Murong Wan was a true top-tier socialite in Shen City, her every move drawing attention.

Making a scene wouldn't benefit anyone.

Most importantly, she didn't see a hint of jealousy or infighting in these women's eyes.

They were like an unbreakable alliance.

That was what Yan Ruyu found most baffling and headache-inducing.

After a long time, she finally let out a long sigh.

"I can agree to your request."

These few short words seemed to drain all her strength.

Everyone in the corridor breathed a sigh of relief.

"However, I have my rules."

Yan Ruyu's gaze returned to being cold and sharp.

"First, until Li Wei is moved to a regular ward, this remains a maximum-security restricted area."

"Your private medical team can consult with the hospital's experts, but they cannot have direct contact with the patient."

She looked at Murong Wan, who nodded in agreement.

"Second, visitation is allowed."

"But to ensure the patient's rest and safety, only one person can go in at a time."

And they must be accompanied by one of my team members at all times."

"Third,"

Yan Ruyu's gaze swept over the faces of the four women one by one, and finally, with a sense of helplessness, she said:

"Decide among yourselves who goes in first."

Having said that, she stopped looking at them, turned to walk aside, leaned against the wall, and closed her eyes.