In a room in a building in an unfinished residential complex somewhere in the north city.

Zhou Muchuan stood at the empty doorway smoking.

This community was developed by a small developer. Due to the real estate downturn in the past two years, the capital chain broke before the construction was completed, and the developer gave the community assets to Zhou Group.

Zhou Muchuan brought his team here today to assess the value of this asset.

It was already autumn, and a cool breeze blew in from the windowless area, causing the cigarette on his fingertips to glow scarlet from time to time.

Special Assistant Wu came over after answering a phone call, looking a little hesitant, "Mr. Zhou, there is still no news from your wife."

Zhou Muchuan had no expression on his face. He took out a cigarette, lit it, and took a few puffs before saying, "She can't escape from North City. Keep looking for her, and focus on those powerful families."

It has been almost two weeks since Qin Sisi ran away last time. During these two weeks, he sent people to search again and again, but they still couldn't find her.

He didn't believe that Qin Sisi was capable of escaping from his secret network. Qin Sisi must still be in North City, but he just hadn't found her yet.

The other party must be quite capable to be able to hide someone under his nose for so long. He first suspected that it was the Wu family, but after all, the Wu family was involved in military and political affairs, so he couldn't offend them easily.

But it is only a matter of time before Qin Sisi is caught.

Special Assistant Wu nodded, "I understand."

But he didn't leave. He still stood there, wanting to say something but stopping himself.

Zhou Muchuan turned to look at him, "Anything else?"

Special Assistant Wu hesitated for a moment before saying, "I just received news that Xu Yansang had an accident."

Zhou Muchuan said "Oh?" and turned around, continuing to smoke with his back to him. After exhaling a puff of smoke, he slowly asked, "What's the accident?"

Assistant Wu secretly wondered in his heart, could it be that President Zhou no longer cared about Xu Yansang's news? Then he seemed to be meddling in other people's business today, and wondered if President Zhou would be dissatisfied with him.

But the words had already been spoken, so he could only report the truth, "She was hit head-on by a dump truck while waiting for the bus."

Zhou Muchuan's hand holding the cigarette froze, and he turned his head and frowned and asked, "Are you injured? Is the injury serious?"

Special Assistant Wu shook his head. "I only know that he was sent to the hospital for emergency treatment. That hospital is very private. I don't know if the higher-ups have blocked the news, so I can't find out what's going on inside."

Zhou Muchuan's face changed, and his voice became deeper. "Which hospital?"

"Ankang International Medical Center." Special Assistant Wu hesitated for three seconds and then continued, "The accident happened an hour and a half ago."

Zhou Muchuan threw down a sentence, "Check the out-of-control dump truck," and turned and left.

He walked so fast that Assistant Wu didn't have time to react. Seeing the half-smoked cigarette thrown on the ground, Assistant Wu sighed softly.

He was thinking wrongly. President Zhou still cared about Xu Yansang. Fortunately, President Zhou would not take his anger out on him.

But then he frowned again. Mr. Zhou and Xu Yansang have divorced, and his wife now is Qin Sisi. If Mr. Zhou still likes Xu Yansang, will he get her back?

Thinking of those complicated scenes, he shook his head and thought, forget it, these are not something a small assistant like him should worry about.

Let’s go and do what Mr. Zhou has arranged first.

On the other side, Zhou Muchuan drove to Ankang International Medical Center.

Along the way, his hands were shaking. He couldn't tell what he felt. He was actually quite calm in his heart. From childhood to adulthood, few things could make his mood fluctuate drastically. But it seemed that since the divorce, many things related to Xu Yansang could make him lose control.

When he got off the car and stood at the entrance of the medical center, he actually felt a little nervous.

When the accident happened, she was waiting for the bus and must have been completely unprepared. The dump truck was so big and hit her head-on... Could she still be alive?

Zhou Muchuan's breathing became a little faster. He glanced at the door of the medical center and then strode in.

He asked at the information desk about the location of the car accident victims who were sent here today, and then followed the clues to find Xu Yansang's ward.

Xu Yansang had woken up and was talking to Xia Junan. Xia Yanfang stood beside them without saying anything, but peeled an apple for Xu Yansang.

Xu Daqiao has been discharged from the hospital these two days. Xia Yanfang had been taking care of him at home. When she heard the news that Xu Yansang was in trouble, she hesitated for a moment, but still listened to Xia Junan's advice and came with him to visit Xu Yansang.

The two had just arrived and hadn't said a few words yet. When Zhou Muchuan pushed the door open, Xia Yanfang saw him first. After being shocked, she was pleasantly surprised. "Muchuan, you're here? Oh, you say, this is really..."

However, when Xia Junan saw Zhou Muchuan, he looked at Xu Yansang hesitantly. Seeing the defensive look on her face, he subconsciously took a step forward and stood in front of Xu Yansang.

Zhou Muchuan didn't argue with him. Seeing Xu Yansang lying on the hospital bed in good condition, he was relieved. At this moment, he greeted Xia Yanfang, "Aunt Fang, you are here too?"

He has always followed Xu Yansang in calling her Aunt Fang, and even now that they are divorced, he has not changed his way of addressing her.

Xia Yanfang was somewhat flattered, and quickly moved a chair over, saying attentively, "Muchuan, come and sit down. You said that they should still be the original couple. Yansang had a car accident, and you came to visit her. You are really affectionate and righteous."

Zhou Muchuan smiled, but didn't sit down. Instead, he looked at Xu Yansang and asked, "Are you okay?"

Xu Yansang remained calm as she looked at him and said, "Thank you for your concern. I'm fine. What's the matter with you?"

Zhou Muchuan's black eyes looked at her steadily. His eyes were actually very beautiful. When he looked at someone seriously, people would feel that he only had them in his eyes, and was very affectionate.

He said, "I heard about your accident, and I ran through three red lights and drove here at the fastest speed. I was worried that you might be in trouble. Now that I see that you are fine, I am finally relieved."

Xia Yanfang rolled her eyes and pulled Xia Junan to go out.

Xia Junan shook off her hand. He didn't want to go out. He wanted to stay here and stay with Xu Yansang.

Xia Yanfang was furious. This silly boy, does he understand my expression? It was obvious that they wanted to rekindle their old love, but he just stood there like a piece of wood. How could she relax and talk properly?

Does he know how much benefit being the brother-in-law of the president of Zhou Group can bring to him and his family?

But Xia Junan just wouldn't listen. No matter how Xia Yanfang winked at him, he just pretended not to see it.

Zhou Muchuan glanced at Xia Jun'an and said, "Jun'an, I have something to say to your sister. Can you go out for a while?"

Xia Junan shook his head, "No."

Zhou Muchuan's face froze, and a trace of displeasure flashed in his eyes. Just as he was about to speak again, he heard Xu Yansang say, "You don't have to tell me anything. I had a car accident and you drove all the way to visit me. I thank you, but it's not necessary. I'm fine, you can go."

Zhou Muchuan paused, and before he could say anything, Xia Yanfang looked at Xu Yansang disapprovingly and scolded her, "How can you not tell the difference between good and bad, kid? Muchuan has divorced you, but when he heard that you were in trouble, he rushed over to see you immediately. You should appreciate this kindness! There are not many men with affection and loyalty in this society nowadays!"

The anesthetic effect on Xu Yansang's body has worn off now. Her legs and shoulders are aching now. The pain all over her body makes her impatient. "Aunt Fang, this is my own business."

Xia Yanfang raised her eyebrows and was about to get angry, but Zhou Muchuan interrupted her, "Aunt Fang, Yansang has this temper. I'm used to it."

He smiled at Xu Yansang good-temperedly, "Don't worry, if you don't want to see me, I'll leave. You should have a good rest first, and I'll come to see you tomorrow."

After saying that, he nodded to Xia Yanfang and turned to leave.

Seeing Zhou Muchuan disappear outside the door and the ward door closed again, Xia Yanfang was almost speechless to Xu Yansang. She said angrily, "No, Yansang, what are you thinking about? Who is he? He came to see you regardless of the past, and you didn't even say a good word. You really called me..."

"Aunt Fang, I told you, this is my own business." Xu Yansang repeated, looking at her impatiently, "If there is nothing else, go back and take care of my dad first."

"Hey, you..." Xia Yanfang pinched her waist unhappily, "I'm doing this for your own good, do you understand? Leaving the Zhou family..."

Before she could finish her words, Xia Junan stopped her and said, "Mom, you go back first."

Xia Yanfang glared at him, but Xia Junan was not afraid at all and reminded her, "Although Uncle Xu can get out of bed now, he still needs someone to take care of him. You've been out for long enough."

Xia Yanfang also came to her senses. Xu Yansang had been lukewarm towards her recently. If Xu Daqiao's leg was really healed, she didn't know what Xu Yansang would think. She couldn't make Xu Yansang unhappy at this critical juncture.

She was still counting on Xu Daqiao as a long-term meal ticket!

Thinking of this, she could only swallow those words back and said reluctantly, "Okay, then I'll leave first."

After Xia Yanfang left, Xia Junan looked at Xu Yansang and said, "I still have classes at school, so I'll leave first."

Xu Yansang endured the discomfort and asked him, "You have more than half a year before the college entrance examination. Which direction do you plan to develop in the future?"

Xia Junan was startled at first, then he said nonchalantly, "My grades are so bad, so I'll go to any school I can. I haven't thought about my future yet. What if..."

He paused, then continued in a more casual tone, "If it really doesn't work out, joining the army would be nice too."

Xu Yansang smiled when she heard this, and looked at him and said, "I saw your monthly exam results last month. Overall, they are pretty good. If you keep up the good performance, you should be able to get into college. You are very smart, and you have made such great progress in just a few months of hard work. You will definitely perform better in the college entrance examination."

She was in so much pain that she was already panting after speaking so many words in one breath. She paused for a moment before continuing, "If you want to apply to the National Defense University, you may need to work harder, but you don't have to be so stressed. Even if you fail, you can apply to join the army after entering university and you can still stay in the army for development."

Xia Junan looked at her in surprise, and after a long while he asked, "Don't you think... I'm delusional?"

Half a year ago, he was a gangster who was always causing trouble. Now he wants to be a soldier, defend his country, and spend his whole life in the military. If this isn't wishful thinking, what is he?

Xu Yansang was stunned when she heard his words, and then asked in confusion, "Why do you think so? A young man's dream is not a delusion, it is the direction to strive for in his life. I am very happy for you that you can find your own direction at this time."

Xia Junan looked at her blankly.

She looked really miserable, with bandages all over her body, her face as pale as a ghost, and she was wearing a big, ugly hospital gown.

But the eyes she looked at him in were so bright, filled with understanding, trust, and appreciation...

Xia Junan suddenly felt a little sad. He snorted with disdain and said, "I don't know whether to join the army or not. Maybe I will change my dream in a few days."

Xu Yansang smiled and said, "Then I wish you the best, too."

Xia Junan picked up his backpack uncomfortably, stood up and walked out, saying, "I'm leaving."

"it is good."

Xu Yansang didn't know that after Xia Junan walked out of the ward, he stood at the door for a long time.

He raised his head and forced back the tears. His heart had never been so determined. He must go to military school, must be the best soldier, must defend the country with an iron will, and must hold his head high to make achievements.

The most important thing is to make her proud of him.

Xia Jun'an's eyes were red and he left with firm steps.

Xu Yansang pressed the nurse's bell and asked pitifully for more anesthetic.

The nurse said with some embarrassment, "Ms. Xu, your current condition is not suitable for anesthesia. The pain will only last for the first two days at most. Please bear with it."

Xu Yansang felt a chill in her heart when she heard this. She had never undergone any surgery, and had never suffered such a serious injury. It was really painful.

The young nurse had been told by her leader before that the patients staying in this ward had special identities and must be treated with care. She originally felt it was a bit difficult to deal with Xu Yansang's plan to add anesthetics, for fear that she would not know the seriousness of the matter and make a fuss, which would then bring her a scolding from her leader.

Unexpectedly, after being disappointed, Xu Yansang said to her calmly, "Okay, thank you, I'm fine, you go ahead."

The young nurse was stunned for a moment. Could it be that this patient of distinguished status was so approachable and easy to talk to?

But she was happy that she didn't get into trouble. She nodded to Xu Yansang and left briskly.

When Fu Zhen came back, he brought Chen Ranxing with him.

Tang Youyou was cooking soup at home and lit up the kitchen. He went back to take a look while Xu Yansang was sleeping. Fortunately, she was fine and only had a few blisters on her arms. She was taken to the family doctor crying and having her injuries treated. Then, her father, who was extremely worried after getting the news, sent someone to pick her up.

He had no choice but to go to the nearest high-end restaurant and order some easy-to-digest and nutritious meals to pack up and bring back, which wasted a lot of time.

Unexpectedly, when I came in, I ran into Chen Ranxing who was downstairs asking about Xu Yansang's ward. The hospital would never tell others about the patient's news, so Chen Ranxing was wandering around like a headless fly, and Fu Zhenzhuo brought her up.

When Chen Ranxing saw Xu Yansang lying on the hospital bed, tears immediately fell from her eyes. "God damn it, why is she so pitiful?"

She carefully touched the bandage on Xu Yansang's body, and lowered her voice to express her concern, "Does it hurt?"

Xu Yansang was in so much pain that her mind became fragile. She nodded pitifully at Chen Ranxing, "It hurts, it hurts so much. The anesthetic has worn off. It hurts like cutting flesh."

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