The long-haired beauty pointed at Xiao Xun on the hospital bed, "I'm looking for him."
Liu Shijia glanced at Xiao Xun. Seeing his eyes closed, she knew he didn't want to see this girl.
"He's injured. Come back when he's recovered! By the way, what relation are you to my brother?"
The long-haired beauty swallowed with difficulty, "Acquaintances."
Liu Shijia stood up, "You've seen him. He needs to rest."
It was a clear dismissal, but the long-haired beauty remained unmoved, standing there like a nail, her eyes fixed on Xiao Xun.
Liu Shijia turned to Yun Mei and said, "Then you can escort this young lady out!"
Yun Mei blocked the long-haired beauty, "Miss, please."
Unexpectedly, the long-haired beauty suddenly shouted at Yun Mei, "I just want to see him. How dare you stop me?"
Liu Shijia hadn't expected the long-haired beauty to act like this, and her temper flared, "Let me tell you, this is a hospital ward. The patient needs rest. If you want to throw a tantrum, you can go outside and bang your head against a wall, and no one will care. Please don't cause a scene here."
To Liu Shijia's reprimand, the long-haired beauty suddenly burst into tears, repeatedly muttering, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry..."
This was the single-room ward area. Patients in these rooms were usually influential figures in the city, so the security was very tight. Hearing the commotion, two nurses and four security guards immediately appeared at the door.
"What's going on here?"
In response to the nurse's question, Liu Shijia pointed at the long-haired beauty, "This young lady is a bit emotional. Please escort her out and don't disturb the patient's rest."
The nurse approached the long-haired beauty, "Miss, please come out with us."
The long-haired beauty's expression was one of extreme grievance, "I won't. I just want to look at him for a moment, just a moment."
The nurse's attitude was firm, "You are seriously disturbing this patient, and there are other patients who need quiet. Please leave."
The four security guards directly blocked the long-haired beauty, forming a human wall, and pushed her out.
The two nurses faced Liu Shijia and Yun Mei, said, "Sorry," and then left.
Yun Mei closed the door and stood guard at the entrance, as if afraid the long-haired beauty would come back to make trouble. The girl's cries could still be faintly heard in the hallway.
Liu Shijia patted Xiao Xun's shoulder, "Stop pretending. She's gone."
Xiao Xun opened his eyes and stared at the ceiling, thinking, What kind of karma is this!
Liu Shijia asked curiously, "Who was that young lady? She seemed quite devoted to you. You never mentioned her before!"
Xiao Xun gave a wry smile, "Sister, please don't ask. I'm tired."
Liu Shijia stood up helplessly, "I also took time off to see you. I have my monthly summary and a lot of other things to attend to, so I won't stay any longer."
As she spoke, she prepared to leave. Yun Mei then said, "That crazy woman is still causing a scene outside. Be careful when you go out."
Liu Shijia patted Yun Mei's arm, "It's alright, I'm not afraid of her. I'll leave Xiao Xun in your care. If he needs anything, just have him contact me. Though, it seems there's not much I can help with."
With that, she left with a mysterious smile.
When Liu Shijia arrived at the hospital's elevator, the long-haired beauty had stopped crying but hadn't left.
Two security guards faced the long-haired beauty with a posture of readiness. They wouldn't dare to chase her away, nor could they lay a hand on her, as that would change the nature of the situation. On their first day as security guards, they were trained to avoid causing trouble for themselves or the hospital.
Liu Shijia walked up to the long-haired beauty, handed her a tissue from her bag, and asked in a low voice, "What's your name?"
The long-haired beauty looked up at Liu Shijia, her eyes full of pitiable innocence, and said, "Sister, my name is Chu Ningxiang."
Liu Shijia said expressionlessly, "I don't know what your relationship with my brother was, or what happened between you two. Those are all in the past. People should look forward. Give each other some space, and have new lives. Don't live in memories, okay?"
Chu Ningxiang choked back a sob, "I just want to say goodbye to him, that's all. I'm afraid if I don't say it now, I won't have the chance later."
Liu Shijia asked curiously, "Why?"
Chu Ningxiang sobbed, "I'm leaving for abroad tonight, and I might never come back. So, before I leave, I want to see him one last time."
Liu Shijia nodded understandingly, "Alright, I understand. You've seen him, so you can leave with peace of mind."
"I'm afraid she won't be able to leave!"
As the elevator doors opened, two police officers appeared before them. One of them pulled out handcuffs, "You are currently suspected of instigating kidnapping, murder, and illegal detention. We are taking you in for questioning. Please cooperate."
Chu Ningxiang's expression was blank. She extended her hands, showing perfect cooperation. The moment the police handcuffed her, she gave Liu Shijia a big smile, as if relieved, "Sister, tell Xiao Xun, I'm not a bad woman."
Liu Shijia watched Chu Ningxiang being arrested, and only one sentence flashed through her mind: Xiao Xun was stabbed, and this woman in front of me must have something to do with it.
While recuperating, Xiao Xun voraciously read books on military strategy. He couldn't go into battle unprepared.
In addition to studying strategy, he began to research weapon designs based on the existing technology in this world. Stealing weapon design blueprints via computer was not a problem. Although he couldn't replicate them perfectly, he could still gain significant inspiration.
Air superiority was crucial. If magic stones could be used as power sources for aircraft, it would greatly expand his combat capabilities.
In his spare time, he browsed the news and discovered that doomsday prophecies about a certain ethnic group were currently trending. Major news portals were flooded with discussions about this matter. Especially with an epic disaster film set against the backdrop of this prophecy about to be released, and it was filmed with extreme realism.
The greatest cause of people's panic was that the first four prophecies of this lost civilization had accurately come true, and the end of the world was the fifth and final prophecy.
The internet was filled with all sorts of discussions. Xiao Xun looked at the comments below and suddenly thought of Zhang Youwei, as well as Aunt Liu who had secretly infiltrated the villa, and the words about the doomsday of the Last Judgment that Sister Yue'e had mentioned.
It was hard not to speculate whether there was an inevitable connection between the two.
Around six in the evening, Mu Jiahe arrived at the hospital and saw Xiao Xun playing on his phone, a look of displeasure on her face.
"I told you to rest properly! Do you know what the doctor said? If it had gone any deeper, it would have hit your kidney." She even gestured with her finger.
Xiao Xun smiled and said to Yun Mei, "Yun Mei, go wash some fruit for Mr. Mu."
Yun Mei looked around, "We don't have any fruit!"
"Then go buy some..."
"Oh!"
Yun Mei thought, If you two want to have a private conversation, just tell me directly. You could at least find a better excuse, and it has to cost money too.
As soon as she left, Xiao Xun said to Mu Jiahe, "Can you use your healing ability to help me recover quickly?"
Mu Jiahe shook her head, "Absolutely not. This world prohibits any magical energy, without exception!"
"Don't lie. When I first met you, how did you heal my arm?"
"That was before. They're much stricter now. I don't want to be captured and researched like a monster."
Suddenly, Xiao Xun remembered something, "Right, my parents are coming. If nothing unexpected happens, they'll be here tonight."
Mu Jiahe nodded, "Don't worry, I'll make arrangements."
As soon as she finished speaking, the ward door was pushed open, and Xiao Xun's parents squeezed in, laden with bags.
Xiao Xun's mother put down her things and enthusiastically grabbed Mu Jiahe's hand, "Jiahe is here too!" Then she looked at Xiao Xun, "This brat really doesn't give me any peace. First, he's falsely accused of murder, then he's stabbed. What do you do all day that gives you so many enemies?"
Xiao Xun said anxiously, "Mom, I told you not to come. You insisted."
"This brat, how could your mother not come? You're all over the news for being stabbed. If your father and I didn't come, wouldn't we be laughed at by the neighbors for only caring about money and not our son's life!"
After speaking, she pulled Mu Jiahe aside and introduced the things she brought, "Your uncle and I specifically bought these free-range eggs for your egg custard. This old hen that laid these eggs is for your stomach. These red dates are grown in our hometown, and these mountain mushrooms were specially bought for you..."
Xiao Xun listened and said, "Mom, I'm the patient. Why didn't you buy anything for me?"
It was better not to say it. As soon as he mentioned it, his mother came over, her face cold, and said sarcastically, "I wonder who it was that called me this morning saying, 'Mom, I have everything I need here.' If you have everything, what else should I bring you?"
At this moment, Yun Mei also returned with the fruit. Seeing Xiao Xun's parents, she said in shock, "Fourth Master, Fourth Mistress, why are you here... You told my little uncle, but I didn't tell you!"