My brother-in-law is mine tonight.
Beside him, Yang Weiwei also pouted, her hands moving nimbly as she helped Li Wei tidy his bedding while complaining in a low voice.
"Exactly, those two police officers are so annoying. The questions they asked were so strange.
Your wounds haven't even fully healed yet. What if you get so angry that your heart rate spikes and the wounds reopen?"
The young girl's face was written with worry, and her eyes were full of heartache as she looked at Li Wei.
Seeing these two beauties, one older and one younger, so worried about him, Li Wei's heart warmed.
He chuckled and was about to say something.
However, the expression on his face tugged at the injury on his chest, making him grimace in pain.
"Hiss..."
"Look at you! Still laughing!"
Seeing this, Yang Yun was both angry and distressed. Though she scolded him, her movements were incredibly gentle as she carefully adjusted the angle of his pillow.
"I'm fine, aren't I?"
Li Wei waited for the pain to subside, and his face once again wore that signature, slightly roguish smile.
"Besides, who said I was going head-to-head with her? I was just playing along with her act."
"An act?"
Both Yang Yun and Yang Weiwei were stunned.
"Of course."
Li Wei's gaze swept across the deep night sky outside the window, his eyes becoming a bit more profound.
"That Yan Ruyu is an extremely proud and extremely intelligent woman. I deliberately provoked her today; she will definitely suspect my motives."
"She sent people to harass me. On the surface, it's revenge, but in reality, it's also a form of testing."
"As for me, I just went along with her intentions, playing the part of a reckless man who, after being provoked, doesn't mind falling out with the police.
This way, the illusion that I have a poor relationship with the police is solidified."
Yang Yun was incredibly bright and immediately understood his meaning.
"You want to... put on a show for the person hiding in the shadows?"
"Exactly!"
Li Wei snapped his fingers, though the movement was somewhat weak due to his exhaustion.
"That dog Lü Xiangdong is like a ghost right now, hiding in some corner and watching us.
Just because the police can't find him doesn't mean he doesn't exist."
"In any case, doing this can make him lower his guard a bit, ensuring we're worry-free for a while at least?"
After hearing Li Wei's explanation, both Yang Yun and Yang Weiwei fell silent.
Only then did they realize that behind this man's seemingly crazy actions lay such deep calculations.
He wasn't acting out of spite; he was using himself as bait to set a much larger trap.
"But... this is too dangerous!"
Yang Weiwei was so anxious that the rims of her eyes turned red.
"What if he really comes back..."
"Don't worry."
Li Wei reached out and gently flicked her pert nose, saying softly,
"As long as you give me some time, this time, I won't be alone."
His words put the sisters' hearts much more at ease.
It was true; the current Li Wei was no longer that down-and-out young man who was all by himself.
He had them, he had Murong Wan, he had Qin Xue, and he had a soon-to-be-formed, solid fortress named 'Black Shield'.
"Alright, let's stop talking about this."
Yang Yun changed the subject; she didn't want the heavy atmosphere to continue.
"Sister Wan has already gone back; there's a mountain of company matters waiting for her to handle.
As for Xue'er, she has to take care of her mother and worry about Bingbing, so she's also spread too thin.
What about you, Big Boss Li? What do you want to eat?"
At the mention of food, Li Wei's stomach let out an unceremonious growl.
He licked his dry lips and looked at Yang Yun piteously.
"Wife, I want to have porridge, the kind you make yourself."
Yang Yun rolled her eyes at him, her charming appearance making Li Wei's heart skip a beat.
"Who is your wife? Don't call me that."
Despite her verbal rejection, Yang Yun still picked up her phone, preparing to place an order.
"I want to eat pizza!"
Yang Weiwei immediately raised her hand like a little hungry kitten waiting to be fed.
"Hawaiian style, with extra cheese and pineapple!"
"Okay, you'll both get what you want."
Li Wei responded with a smile, enjoying this rare, warm, and sweet daily moment.
Yang Yun looked at the two of them, shook her head helplessly, and turned to go outside to make the calls.
"By the way, Yun Yun."
Li Wei suddenly called out to her.
Yang Yun turned back.
"Help me prepare a box of silver needles, the best kind."
Yang Yun's eyes flickered.
She seemed to guess what he was planning to do!
"Okay."
Yang Yun nodded without asking further.
"And,"
Li Wei's eyes flashed as he added,
"Tell Xue'er to find some time to come over in the next two days. Tell her I have something very important to discuss with her."
The night grew deeper.
In Ward V001, the aroma of food wafted under the warm lights.
The porridge Yang Yun bought was soft and sweet, and the Hawaiian pizza Yang Weiwei ordered had rich cheese.
A simple dinner somehow tasted a bit like home.
After eating and drinking their fill, Yang Yun left the silver needles and quickly tidied up the food containers.
She glanced at the clock on the wall and spoke to her sister, who was still lingering by Li Wei's bed, refusing to leave.
"Weiwei, let's go. It's getting late. Let your brother-in-law get some rest."
She reached out to pull Yang Weiwei. "We'll sleep in the accompanying ward next door."
"I won't!"
Yang Weiwei shook her little head like a kitten protecting its food and directly pulled her hand away from her sister.
The next second, under Yang Yun's astonished gaze, she kicked off her slippers and nimbly climbed onto that VIP hospital bed.
Then, right in front of her own sister, she lifted a corner of the quilt and slid right in!
The entire movement was smooth and seamless.
Yang Yun was completely stunned.
She pointed at the small lump under the covers, so angry she was momentarily speechless.
"Yang Weiwei! Get out of there right now!"
A muffled voice came from under the blanket.
"No! Tonight, Brother-in-law belongs to me! I'm staying to take care of him!"
Lying on the bed, Li Wei watched this ridiculous scene with a face full of helplessness.
He could feel that soft and delicate body under the covers moving carefully, for fear of touching the wounds on his body.
"Yun Yun, forget it."
Li Wei gave a look to Yang Yun, who was stomping her feet in anger.
"Let her stay. Anyway, this bed... is big enough."
It was indeed big enough.
This custom-made VIP bed was even more spacious than an ordinary double bed; it was more than enough for three people to lie on.
Looking at Li Wei's helpless expression and then at her sister, who was determined not to come out from under the covers, Yang Yun finally had to admit defeat.
She walked to the bedside, leaned down, and through the quilt, gave the lump a sharp pat.
"You little brat, you've really grown some guts, haven't you?"
"I'll settle the score with you tomorrow!"
After saying that, she glared at Li Wei again, her eyes seemingly saying:
"You, take it easy!"
Li Wei could only respond with an innocent, bitter smile.
Yang Yun picked up her bag and walked to the door. Still somewhat uneasy, she turned back to give one last instruction.
"He has injuries on him. Behave yourself while sleeping tonight, and don't move around!"
"I know, I know! Sis, just go already, you're so naggy!"
Yang Weiwei's impatient voice came from under the covers.
Yang Yun was exasperated but could only shake her head helplessly, pull open the door, and walk out.
The heavy door was closed.
The ward instantly became quiet.
All that remained was the rhythmic beeping of the medical equipment and the faint sound of breathing from under the covers, carrying a young girl's fresh scent.
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