In this situation, Yu Zhou was not afraid of those self-proclaimed big shots. After all, even if they hadn't known each other before, they all lived in Jiangbei. In the days when the city hadn't reached its limit, who wouldn't know about whom? As long as those people had some reservations, whether they wanted money or something else, they wouldn't really do anything to them.
But the group of young people in front of him were completely different. For that little bit of money, they would do anything, because these people would never think about, nor would they care about the consequences. It was rare for one to accidentally cause a death, but would these reckless individuals really not do it? It was hard to say.
"Attack!"
However, even so, Yu Zhou couldn't just leave Qin Feng to fend for himself. He raised his fist, wanting to have a go with these youngsters. No matter what, his reputation couldn't be tarnished. Even if he lost today, he could always run away from being chased.
But just as he raised his fist and charged forward, a heavy blow instantly struck his forehead. A sharp pain shot through his head. He looked back abruptly, his eyes filled with disbelief. Were these hoodlums so dishonorable that they not only blocked the way ahead but also sent someone to ambush him from behind?
"Old Yu! Old Yu, what's wrong?"
In an instant, Qin Feng, who had already engaged, also reacted. He immediately held up Yu Zhou, his face filled with panic. At this point, how could he not realize that whether it was provocation or ambush, it had all been planned? Their target was Yu Zhou, and this blow was aimed squarely at him.
Indeed, just before Yu Zhou lost consciousness, the group of hoodlums, as if they had achieved their objective, scattered. In an instant, only the unconscious Yu Zhou and Qin Feng remained in the alley. To think that such a life-threatening act could occur in broad daylight. Even Qin Feng hadn't expected the public security in Jiangbei to have deteriorated to this extent.
"Help! Quick, someone help!"
Putting aside any pretense of composure, Qin Feng began to shout loudly, seeking help. His demeanor was completely different from his earlier calmness and silence. He immediately hoisted Yu Zhou onto his back and rushed towards the crowded areas. Staying in the alley would only worsen Yu Zhou's condition. Yu Zhou was gradually losing consciousness, and if he wasn't sent to the hospital quickly, his life could be in danger. He had personally seen that the ambusher was holding a steel pipe. The blow from that pipe had already caused Yu Zhou's head to bleed. How severe the injury was, no one could tell.
A wave of extreme weakness washed over Yu Zhou, and in his hazy state, he slowly opened his eyes. The first thing he saw was blinding white.
"Where am I?" Yu Zhou asked, his gaze following his line of sight.
He saw Jiang Jie, who had been leaning over his hospital bed, her eyes already red. Upon seeing him awake, she was overjoyed. "Doctor, doctor! Is there a doctor?"
"My husband is awake..." Clearly, she had endured countless anxious moments. Even though the doctor said the steel pipe blow wasn't fatal, only causing a concussion and some external injuries, seeing Yu Zhou covered in blood, how could Jiang Jie not feel heartbroken, how could she remain calm? He had been unconscious for a full day and a night.
This was something they could never have imagined happening, yet it had happened right in front of them. Jiang Jie knew that Yu Zhou would offend people when he started his business, but she never expected anyone to harbor such deep resentment that they would resort to a surprise attack. This had completely broken all rules of business competition. No matter who it was, it would be difficult to physically eliminate an opponent under such circumstances. Because if you break the rules, even if you aren't caught, once you are, you will be ostracized by the entire business community. If you can disregard the rules, doesn't that mean others can disregard them too?
Before this, Yu Zhou had only thought that it was a few minor hoodlums looking for some money, acting carelessly and without fear. Who could have imagined that someone would suddenly appear to deliver a blow from behind, completely disregarding the rules and acting directly?
With a swish, alerted by Jiang Jie's scream, almost everyone at the hospital rushed into the ward. Yu Zhou's parents, Qin Si Yue, Song Qing, Wu Da Biao, and others, all arrived in tacit understanding. Even his elder brother, Yu Huai, who worked in the suburbs, rushed over. This incident was an unprecedented major event for both the Yu family and the factory. The owner of the newly reformed dried fruit factory had been attacked, and the assailants were known hoodlums. Regardless of the circumstances, if no one was held accountable, it would be like trifling with a life.
"Old Yu, I'm sorry. It was my carelessness. It's all my fault. I should have been more aware of what was happening behind me." Qin Feng's face was filled with guilt. Clearly, he hadn't anticipated that the people blocking them were not after money but were targeting Yu Zhou. Even though he tried his best to make amends afterward, the incident had already happened, and Yu Zhou had ended up in the hospital. Moreover, if the person who delivered the blow had been a little more ruthless, whether Yu Zhou would wake up today would have been uncertain.
"Old Qin, this is not your fault!" Yu Zhou replied, his head still throbbing. "And it seems I've offended someone. If you hadn't been there that day, I probably would have been attacked alone. Without you, I might not even have made it to the hospital."
Yu Zhou had just woken up and was still suffering from a severe headache, but he was not one to lash out in anger. A little thought was enough to realize that his enemies had attacked him. Otherwise, they wouldn't have used a few young men to distract them while someone struck from the shadows. This kind of act had crossed Yu Zhou's bottom line. No matter how long he had to stay in the hospital, he would not let this matter go until it was investigated thoroughly.
"It's ultimately because of our business that you were attacked. No matter what, I will take responsibility." Just as Yu Zhou was comforting Qin Feng, Qin Si Yue stepped forward and said. This statement made Yu Zhou pause. Had the matter been investigated already? Was it somehow related to Qin Si Yue?