Chapter 89 Ask Around For Information... (1/2)

Xue Qingyan's heart finally settled when Old Chen arrived. Old Chen was like a compass which provided the sense of security Xue Qingyan needed. It was precisely because of the presence of Old Chen in the company in the past, Xue Qingyan had the support she needed anytime. She knew there was nothing to worry about when there was Old Chen to hold up everything even if something were to go wrong.

Old Chen was a severe man from his mannerism and appearance and every little gesture of his seemed too profound for people to grasp. He bore some resemblance to Wu Xiubo, except he was skinnier with more distinct and sharper features and his eyes were more melancholic.

Old Chen had already clarified all the details of the incident. Initially, he thought that this was not such a difficult matter. It was all because there was a spy within the company's office in Nanjing which resulted in the failure in negotiation. On top of that, Du Jiang was too audacious with his move, to have caused Xue Qingyan all the agony. No one would have expected a small matter to be blown out of proportion.

After inquiring about Qin Sheng's condition, Old Chen patted Xue Qingyan's shoulder and said, ”You stay in the hospital, while I will handle all the other matters, so you don't have to worry. After this entire episode is over, you make take some time off to rest.”

”I'm sorry for making you worry,” said Xue Qingyan, sounding a little embarrassed.

Old Chen shook his head and said, ”Don't you worry, our families have such a close relationship. If similar problems arise again, just inform me. Don't even trouble Deming. He just called to berate me a moment ago. Fortunately you are safe and sound, otherwise, he will not let me off if harm comes upon you.”

”When troubles come, you two were the first people I think of. He must be too concerned about me,” said a recovered Xue Qingyan with a smile.

Old Chen sighed and said, ”Alright, I'm going back now. Call if you need anything.”

Thereafter, Xue Qingyan remained by Qin Sheng's side and refused to leave him alone. By right, Qin Sheng was not related to her in any way. Although Qin Sheng was to ensure her safety on this trip to Nanjing, she was prepared to pay him a reasonable compensation. It was a transaction between the two of them, which Qin Sheng had initiated in the first place. Qin Sheng had treated this as a social investment and thought this was what he should do anyway.

However, Xue Qingyan had a special feeling towards Qin Sheng. It was as if he were similar to Old Chen and her brother. Moreover, she truly empathized with Qin Sheng's background, an orphan being raised by his grandfather alone. Xue Qingyan believed that he must have been through a lot of hardship to be where he was today.

It was just past six in the morning when Qin Sheng woke up. His last memory had remained at the time he was in the operating theatre, so he was not too surprised to find himself still in the hospital. He had not smelt the scent of the hospital for a long time. The injuries he sustained this time was not a big deal to him, in fact, he had sustained much worse injuries in the past, even to the point of dying.

Xue Qingyan had spent the night sleeping on the sofa outside the room. It was only when the nurse came to wake her that she realized that Qin Sheng was already awake. She ran over to Qin Sheng as fast as she could and with a concerned look, she asked, ”You're finally awake, Qin Sheng!”

”Sorry to have made you worry. It's all because I was too careless,” Qin Sheng forced a laugh. The night before, all he had wanted was to protect Xue Qingyan and help her leave safely. If not for Xue Qingyan, a mere woman without much strength, those seven to eight men would not have posed a challenge to him if he were alone.

”Please don't say that. It's good that you are alright now,” Xue Qingyan said, feeling comforted.

”My injury is not a big deal, I'm not going to die from it. My grandfather once told me I'm a tough guy with a tough life. Even if I were to jump down from the 18th floor, I probably would only break my arm or leg,” Qing Sheng said with a chuckle.

Xue Qingyan smothered a giggle and said, ”Are you still able to joke about this? I should have just let you die.”

”It's alright for me to die, as long as you are safe. I'm not a person who goes back on his words. When I promised to protect you, I would make sure nothing happened to you,” Qin Sheng said with a serious tone.

”How are you feeling now? The doctor said that the cut on your back was the more serious of all your injuries, so you need to be warded for at least a week before you can be discharged,” Xue Qingyan asked.

Qin Sheng seemed not to mind at all and said, ”This is a minor injury which doesn't warrant a hospital stay. Believe it or not, I can get down from the bed right now and do the 18 Shaolin boxing moves.”

”Can't you be more serious?” Xue Qingyan berated.

Qin Sheng chuckled and said, ”Actually I don't want to stay in the hospital. I can neither stand the scent in the hospital or the injections and medicine.”

”I thought there's nothing that you're afraid of in this world. Looks like you do have some phobia after all,” said Xue Qingyan, as she glared at Qin Sheng.

Qin Sheng pouted and said, ”I'm not some immortal, of course it's natural for me to have fears.”

”Just listen to me for this matter. Stay in the hospital and rest for a week. Otherwise, I won't let you off,” Xue Qingyan warned, giving him a severe look.

When they were done with their jokes, Qin Sheng suddenly remembered something. ”Big Sister, Du Jiang is such a cunning fox. I'm not going to let him off once I've recovered from these injuries. I make him pay with his life!”