Ye Ning was sleeping groggily when she suddenly received a call. Feeling a bit irritated, she wanted to hang up.
To her surprise, she suddenly heard Shu Yu's name.
Immediately after, a young nurse told her that Shu Yu was about to undergo surgery and asked her to come over.
Ye Ning was startled.
Ye Ning said, I am not her family, but I am her friend. Which hospital is she at? I will head over right now.
Ye Ning frantically threw on some clothes, then ran over to pound on Si Yiheng's door, letting out a shriek like a slaughtered pig.
Brother, are you asleep?
Brother, if you are not dead, get up right now!
Brother, are you actually dead?
Si Yiheng abruptly pulled the door open. His sharp, handsome features carried a chill, and his expression clearly said that she had better have a good reason for this.
Si Yiheng said, Speak.
Ye Ning's voice instantly dropped several decibels, Brother, my friend is sick. She is in the hospital having surgery. Lend me your car.
Si Yiheng's eyes looked cold and weary, Wait.
When Si Yiheng came back out, he had already changed his clothes, Let's go.
Si Yiheng had long legs and walked very fast. Ye Ning chased after him, Brother, are you coming too? Aren't you going to sleep?
I can go by myself.
Si Yiheng shot Ye Ning a cold glance, You will go by yourself? And crash yourself into the hospital again?
Ye Ning instantly shut her mouth.
Half a year ago, Ye Ning had crashed into the hospital while street racing, fracturing her leg. Her mother, terrified that she would get into another accident, had forbidden her from driving for a long time.
Even when Ye Ning came to City A, her mother insisted she stay at Si Yiheng's place for peace of mind.
Si Yiheng was the most mature among the younger generation and the future heir of the Si family. All the younger members of the Si and Ye families were as obedient as quails in front of him.
Leaving Ye Ning with Si Yiheng was the only way her mother could feel somewhat at ease.
In the elevator, Si Yiheng looked down at his phone.
He sent several more messages to Shu Yu.
ATM: Red Packet.
ATM: Transfer 100,000
ATM: Transfer 100,000
ATM: Transfer 100,000
However, these messages were like pebbles tossed into a calm lake, failing to stir up even the slightest ripple, nor did they receive any reply.
Ever since Shu Yu said she was going to meet an online friend this morning, she had not replied to him at all.
Si Yiheng felt inexplicably irritated.
His driving was not as steady as usual. Ye Ning gripped her seatbelt, Brother, do not be so reckless. If I get killed in a crash, then I get killed.
If you get killed in a crash, that old man from the Si family will definitely chop me into a bloody mist.
Si Yiheng could not even be bothered to look at Ye Ning, If you get killed in a crash, your mother will chop me into a bloody mist just the same.
I had better not find out that you have secretly gone racing again.
Ye Ning laughed to cover her embarrassment, Am I that kind of person? I cherish my little life.
Si Yiheng said, Right. When you were about to die, you certainly cherished it. You hugged the doctor, begging not to have your leg amputated, pleading with him to save your miserable life, crying that you had not finished enjoying life yet, and saying that if you reincarnated, you might not be born a rich young lady again.
Ye Ning was speechless.
Ye Ning sat there huffing with anger. She really hated having an older brother. No matter how much he looked like a proper human being.
In reality, he was just a dog who only knew how to be sarcastic.
After getting out of the car, Ye Ning hurried to find Shu Yu, with Si Yiheng following closely behind.
Ye Ning went into the doctor's office to hear about Shu Yu's current condition, while Si Yiheng waited outside.
The doctor told Ye Ning that because Shu Yu's situation was quite urgent, they had proceeded with the surgery first.
A nurse saw Si Yiheng, Are you here with Miss Ye to see the patient? The patient is in Room 1102. You can go ahead and attend to her first.
Si Yiheng gave a slight nod.
Ye Ning suddenly poked her head out, Brother, go check on my friend first. I will come over as soon as I finish listening to the precautions.
Si Yiheng said, Mm.
Si Yiheng took out his phone to check again. Shu Yu still had not replied to his messages.
He walked to the end of the corridor, thought for a moment, and sent Shu Yu another message.
Si Yiheng did not know if it was because Ye Ning's friend had suddenly had an emergency, but he actually found himself worrying that something might have happened to Shu Yu as well.
Shu Yu lived alone and had gone out alone to meet an online friend.
When Ye Ning's friend had an emergency, she could at least find Ye Ning. But if something happened to Shu Yu, who could she turn to?
They had not even exchanged phone numbers.
ATM: Are you sleeping?
ATM: Little Yu, if you have fallen asleep, reply to my message when you wake up.
Si Yiheng seemed to feel that his tone was a bit too forceful, so he added another sentence, Is that okay?
ATM: Transfer 1,000,000.
ATM: Transfer 10,000,000.
Only after doing all this did Si Yiheng put his phone away. He placed his hand on the door handle, ready to push it open and check on Ye Ning's friend.
Just as Si Yiheng was about to push the door open, Ye Ning arrived, Brother, you can head back first. Do you not have a lot of things to do? I will just stay here and take care of my friend.
Si Yiheng had always been very busy. Not only did he have to manage his studies and the research results of his lab, but he also had to run the company and make important decisions.
The fact that Si Yiheng had brought her to the hospital was already very good treatment for a cousin like her. Now that she was here, of course, there was no need for Si Yiheng to take care of Shu Yu.
Si Yiheng withdrew his hand, Alright, I am heading back.
Shu Yu did not wake up until the afternoon of the next day. She felt as though she had been dreaming for a very long time.
In the bizarre and colorful dreamscape, she saw visions of clowns one moment, and heard mocking laughter surrounding her the next.
The disappointment in her parents' eyes, the disdain in her sister's and brother's eyes, and the swarming malice of strangers almost drowned Shu Yu.
These voices constantly circled around her, as if trying to force her to admit her mediocrity and her cowardice.
Suddenly, a bright light flashed. Shu Yu gripped the blanket and opened her eyes.
Ye Ning said, Baby Yu, you are awake?
Ye Ning leaned in, her pretty face magnifying in front of Shu Yu, sunlight spilling across her profile.
The dark shadows and voices instantly receded. Shu Yu's eyes were filled with Ye Ning's blooming, smiling face and her voice.
That phrase, Baby Yu.
It made her feel as though she truly was a treasure.
Shu Yu said, I am awake. Ningning, why are you here?
Ye Ning smiled and told Shu Yu about what happened yesterday, You nearly scared me to death yesterday. I was sleeping when I got a call saying you were having surgery all by yourself. It turned out to be appendicitis.
Ye Ning said, You managed to come to the hospital all by yourself, so why did you not think to call me to keep you company?
Shu Yu opened her mouth, but she did not say a single word, just listening to Ye Ning chatter away non-stop.
Ye Ning talked for a long while before finally realizing, Baby Yu, why are you not saying anything?
Shu Yu smiled faintly, I am listening to you speak.
Shu Yu said, Ningning, thank you.
Ye Ning waved her hand dismissively, No need to thank me, do you have anyone else at home?
Shu Yu lowered her eyes, My family does not really like me.
Ye Ning gave Shu Yu a hug, That is okay. From now on, if anything happens, just look for me. As long as I am in City A, I will always come over.
A sweet, obedient smile appeared on Shu Yu's somewhat pale face, Okay.
Shu Yu: "Then if you ever need help, come to me too. I'll be right here by your side."
Ye Ning and Shu Yu exchanged a knowing smile.
Ye Ning kept Shu Yu company for the entire day. The two of them binge-watched shows, chatted, and even slept together. In a very short amount of time, they became incredibly close.
Ye Ning thought that someone who could draw so well, looked so pretty, and had such a great personality was simply a cute little kitten.
Shu Yu thought that someone who could write so well, looked so pretty, and had such a wonderful personality was simply a happy little puppy.
Shu Yu: "Iron Egg, I really want to laugh out loud."
Shu Yu: "But I'm afraid the heavens will just elbow me in the face again."
Iron Egg was honestly at a loss for words too. In her previous life, Shu Yu had finally managed to live a happy, laid-back life on her own, only to suddenly drop dead.
In this life, she hadn't even been happy for two minutes before ending up in the hospital again.
Iron Egg was terrified too: [Just don't laugh. I'm afraid if you even give a wry smile, the heavens will think you're still being defiant.]
Shu Yu: "..."
Iron Egg: [Baby, did you forget something?]
Shu Yu blinked slowly, having no idea what she could have possibly forgotten.
Iron Egg: [You forgot to text your boyfriend.]
