Zhuo Jin, upon learning that the matter was related to Qin Xiuran, had the immediate reaction of wanting to beat him up and extract the truth.
Before she could make a move, Qiao Bai Lian called, stating that Yan Mu had an accident while out and was in the emergency room, requiring her to rush over.
Father Qiao and Qiao Bai Lian were both outside keeping vigil.
"How is the situation?"
"Not entirely clear. She's been in there for over an hour, no idea what's happening."
"Who was with her when the accident happened?"
Father Qiao's eyes were a little red. "The driver died on the spot. The assistant is also in critical condition, even more severely injured than she is."
Another car accident.
Jiang Fu and Jiang Mu were designed by the Qin family's collateral branches to be hit by a large truck and killed. Mu Ting Ting, drunk and speeding, had killed the fishing sister's childhood sweetheart. Now Yan Mu had been in a car accident. These two families truly lived up to being relatives; their actions were identical.
"Have you called the police?"
"The police are already processing the accident scene."
Zhuo Jin stood up. "I'll go take a look. Inform me when she's out."
Qiao Bai Lian instinctively tried to stop her.
Unexpectedly, Father Qiao agreed and even pushed Qiao Bai Lian. "You go with your sister. If it's truly the work of those two families, their reach is long. Don't let them tamper with evidence."
Qiao Bai Lian had no choice but to go with Zhuo Jin.
The process of dealing with traffic accidents was a long one. They stayed from noon until night.
During this time, Father Qiao called, saying Yan Mu was out of danger and had been moved to the intensive care unit.
After Zhuo Jin hung up, she realized that in nearly six hours, Jiang Chong Yan hadn't contacted her.
She tried calling Jiang Chong Yan, but the call wouldn't connect.
A bad feeling began to rise in Zhuo Jin's heart.
Six hours. Since they got together, they hadn't been apart for that long.
Jiang Chong Yan's current abilities were comparable to a Ghost King in the game's setting. The male lead couldn't harm him. He might not win against others, but escaping was definitely not an issue.
"It's handled. I've also backed up the dashcam footage, we can go now," Qiao Bai Lian was eager to return to the hospital.
Zhuo Jin put away her phone. "Okay."
The two of them went to the hospital again. Yan Mu hadn't woken up yet. Father Qiao had somehow arranged for a group of people to stand guard, giving off a formidable and secure aura.
"I'll stay and take care of her tonight. You two can go back."
Qiao Bai Lian wanted to stay, but Father Qiao indicated it wasn't convenient.
Zhuo Jin nodded. "Then we'll head back and come again tomorrow morning. Dad, you should also rest. Let the nurse's aide help watch her."
Father Qiao nodded, then suddenly realized Zhuo Jin's address to him. His expression was one of surprise mixed with joy.
Zhuo Jin was preoccupied with finding someone and didn't pay much attention.
After leaving the hospital, the two parted ways.
Qiao Bai Lian went home, and Zhuo Jin returned to the place she shared with Jiang Chong Yan.
Although she had anticipated it, when she confirmed he was truly gone, Zhuo Jin couldn't help but feel enraged.
They were very familiar with each other's habits. She found a note left by Jiang Chong Yan in the house, or rather, a letter.
[A Jin, I'm leaving.]
[Don't be angry. I like to see you smile, even if I can't see it.]
[But I know you're still angry. I promised not to leave you, but I have no choice. I like to fall asleep with you at night, to see you the first thing I wake up in the morning, to kiss you when I want to kiss you, to hold you when I want to hold you. I don't want to leave at all.]
[But that would hurt you.]
[This past month has been the happiest time of my life. It was brought to me by you. You helped me get revenge, and you helped me let go. I'm very grateful to you, and I love you very much, but I have to leave you.]
[...]
[Mission target's Blackening Value -20, current Blackening Value 50.]
The system broadcasted while trembling. If there were a mechanism to detect the host's Blackening Value, their host would have completely blackened by now.
What kind of suicidal action was the mission target taking?
Their host dared to mess with even the family members in games; what was a mere ghost?
Simply causing trouble.