When the group arrived at the hospital, they saw several black-clad security guards at the entrance to Aunt’s ward, struggling with a man.
“What are you doing? I’m her boss! Let me in!”
“If you don’t believe us, go in and ask her. See if she’ll let you.”
“I’m asking you nicely—are you too dense to understand? Don’t force me to get rough!”
“So this is that idiot?”
Because of his preconceptions, Shen Xiyan rarely swore, but this time he let a curse slip out.
Qin Sheng wore an amused expression and asked, “Does he look somewhat decent? Just refuses to behave like a proper person. I did a little digging on him—he changes women faster than underwear.”
“He used to run a company on his own and even had an affair with a married secretary, making her husband come find him at the office…”
“His reputation tanked. After that, he slunk over to my company to take over, and then set his sights on Aunt.”
“… That really is a beast in human clothing.”
If this guy put on a pair of black-framed glasses, he’d pass perfectly as a cultural person.
“Luckily, I came prepared! A few security guards standing here—that’s an unshakable Great Wall.”
Wenwen caught the meaning behind Qin Sheng’s words and widened her eyes. “Sister Qin Sheng, those people are the ones you hired?”
“Yeah, security from my company, borrowed to keep things under control.”
… Oh.
Huang Zhen’s face flushed with embarrassment. “You’re not hospital staff, why won’t you let me in?”
The guards remained expressionless.
“We said no, so no. Our task is to ensure she isn’t disturbed. You’re not even family. What business do you have going in? And we’ve already reported this… Consider yourself lucky.”
“Who the hell gave you that order?”
The burly security guard, tasked with a die-hard mission, crossed his arms and sneered down at him. “Do you think you deserve to know?”
“Damn it!”
Huang Zhen, humiliated and angry, shoved him, then looked at the crowd flooding in behind them and wisely backed down.
Qin Sheng couldn’t help but burst out laughing. “What a clown… Bullying with power is my specialty, but now you’ve hit a wall, huh? Disgusting!”
After that, Shen Xiyan strode past the group and swaggered into the ward.
The guards instinctively wanted to stop him, but seeing Qin Sheng walking alongside, they silently withdrew.
Huang Zhen noticed this and his eyes lit up. “Hey, that… niece…”
Qin Sheng rolled her eyes and gave him a cold look. “Who do you think you’re calling niece? Don’t just blurt stuff out.”
“Tell them, they’re blocking me from going in.”
Qin Sheng glanced over, and the guards immediately straightened up, forming a solid human wall in front of Huang Zhen.
He might be young, but he had a powerful dad backing him up.
The manager had warned them countless times—if they lasted a few more days here, they’d get a three-month bonus. If not for this bastard, they could be sitting back and playing cards comfortably.
Qin Sheng showed no expression. “I can’t stop them either. I heard they’re…”
“Who?”
Qin Sheng looked around cautiously, as if afraid to speak too loudly, and pointed upwards. “Aunt’s friends… from Jingcheng, but I don’t know the specifics.”
Huang Zhen snorted coldly. “So it’s just a bunch of bootlickers.”
“Ahem!” Qin Sheng cleared her throat twice.
The burly guard’s eyes showed surprise and approval, then he slapped Huang Zhen down.
Huang Zhen’s head buzzed loudly as he staggered to the ground, shaking his head hard to clear the dizziness.
That was the burly guard’s limit in controlling himself. Sometimes, when you give speed to your fists and feet, the power naturally comes with it.
Everyone except Qin Sheng stared wide-eyed, shocked by the scene.
Shen Xiyan’s mouth twitched uncontrollably as he glanced at Qin Sheng.
Qin Sheng pretended to admire the scenery and whistled awkwardly.
“Let’s go, the head nurse is here. They can deal with the mess they made.”
Inside the ward, the atmosphere was quiet and solemn, like a different world compared to the noisy outside.
“Aunt!”
“What are you doing here?” Jiang Xi looked up from her phone, surprised and happy at Wenwen’s voice.
“I heard you were being harassed by a ‘ruffian,’ so I came to help.”
“Help? What help do you need?”
Clatter—
Wenwen had just taken two steps when a wrench dropped out from her pant leg, still wrapped in tape.
The room went silent in an instant.
Wenwen’s forehead broke out in a cold sweat as she bent down expressionlessly to pick up the wrench.
“Everyone, don’t panic. Last time I saw Aunt’s bed, some screws were loose, so I brought a wrench to fix it. Makes perfect sense, right?”
“Yeah, yeah.” Shen Xiyan said sarcastically.
Clatter—
A hammer fell from Wenwen’s other pant leg.
This time, Shen Xiyan was truly at a loss for words.
Wenwen kept up the act. “As I just said, I’m here to fix the bed. Having a hammer on hand is logical, right?”
“Mm.”
Aunt smiled and waved at Wenwen. “Wenwen… come here… let’s talk.”
“Aunt, no need. I think distance makes the heart grow fonder. This distance is fine.”
“Come on~~”
Aunt smiled coquettishly. If she had a handkerchief and some makeup, she’d look just like a fox spirit from a costume drama luring men.
But that was only Shen Xiyan’s impression. Wenwen herself was not like that.
She pouted and gave Shen Xiyan a pitiful look.
Shen Xiyan’s mouth twitched even harder than before. Cowardly, he shrank behind Qin Sheng, eyes darting around, refusing to get involved in this mess.
Wenwen’s nerves snapped. Pretending to wipe away nonexistent tears, she cried, “Brother! We’re biological siblings!”
Biological?
Have you done a paternity test?
Shen Xiyan remained unmoved.
Seeing that hoping for Shen Xiyan’s help was difficult, Wenwen glanced at Qin Sheng. “Sister Qin Sheng… can you say something?”
Qin Sheng was usually gentle and cowardly, but now that the future sister-in-law was speaking up, the future sister-in-law couldn’t just stand by. She mustered courage and looked at Aunt.
“Well, Aunt, Wenwen…”
Aunt glanced at her sideways.
“Wenwen’s a girl. Be gentle, just teach her a lesson.”
“???”
My maternal grandfather was a respectable man. Isn’t there anyone willing to save me?
“Aunt… I’m just being cautious…” Wenwen meekly replied.
Shen Xiyan couldn’t hold back and burst out laughing.
In the end, Wenwen had no choice but to go over and “serve” under Aunt’s knees.
Aunt’s expression changed instantly as she grabbed Wenwen’s ear. “A few days without you, have you learned anything? What are you trying to do? Why didn’t you bring a kitchen knife?”
“A kitchen knife’s too sharp; I might cut myself.”
Aunt pressed harder. “You’re not stupid, are you?”
Aunt! I was wrong…
Wenwen frantically patted the bed and struggled desperately. “Sorry! Sorry! It hurts! Don’t pull my ear! It’s going to fall off!”
“Shen Xiyan, is this how you take care of her?”
Suddenly hearing his full name, Shen Xiyan glanced at Aunt’s cold face and swallowed nervously. “I never wanted her to come. She insisted.”
“It’s not my fault. How was I supposed to know she’d bring these things? She’s a grown woman. Can’t just search her, right?”
“Shut up. It’s just the two of you at home. If Wenwen has problems, I’m holding you responsible.”
“Yes!” Shen Xiyan stood at attention to take the blame.
Aunt beckoned him with a finger. “Come here.”
“No… you already scolded Wenwen; don’t drag me into this too.”
“Come here!”
“Ah! Don’t hit me, be gentle! I’m bleeding!”
Shen Xiyan curled into a ball and let Aunt vent on him.
Don’t be fooled by Aunt’s small frame—when she pinches, it really hurts.
It’s like all girls are born knowing this move: those small hands pinch the soft flesh at your waist, then twist it like a Thomas Spin.
Shen Xiyan made no sound, curling up with a pained expression.
Since childhood, whenever he annoyed Aunt, if he just took the punishment standing and looked pitiful, she wouldn’t hold on to him forever.
“Does it really hurt? Show me…”
See, Aunt immediately got worried.
She leaned over carefully and lifted his shirt hem, only to see his waist skin slightly red.
Bruises? None.
Purple marks? Absolutely not!
“Xiyan?”
“… It hurts.”
“Hm?” Aunt’s voice was emotionless.
Shen Xiyan coughed twice, no longer pretending, quickly pulled his shirt down, and stood side by side with Wenwen.
Qin Sheng, who considered herself quite “gentle” and “cowardly,” immediately stepped forward and pulled Shen Xiyan behind her. “Aunt, don’t worry about the man outside. I’ve already dealt with him.”
“How did you deal with him?”
Qin Sheng clenched her fists and waved them around casually. “Physical solution!”
Aunt’s eyes widened. “You guys beat him up?”
“Not us. The security guards did…”
“Isn’t that the same? What if he calls the police? Aren’t you afraid he’ll cause trouble?”
“No worries. He doesn’t know those guards are mine. I just told him they’re friends of yours from Jingcheng, didn’t even mention gender—let him guess!”
“And he was the one who first insulted those bootlickers… The guards just lightly pushed him.”
Qin Sheng redefined “lightly.”
Jiang Xi suddenly felt a sharp pain in her chest. “How is he now?”
“No idea. Anyway, even if he goes to the police station, I’m not afraid. My dad has connections there.”
“Why does it have to come to that? Check if he’s still outside, call him in.”
“Aunt~~”
“Getting the police involved means your family will have to step in. That wouldn’t look good.”
Jiang Xi raised her hand. “There are a lot of people here now, so it’s a good chance to resign. With you all around, I can speak up confidently. Otherwise, these two little brats never feel at ease.”
“Oh…”
Qin Sheng understood. Aunt didn’t want the siblings to visit too often.
She nodded and walked outside the ward. When she closed the door and turned around, she shot Shen Xiyan a look: be smart later, strike when it’s time!
Jiang Xi frowned and asked, “Have you made up with Qin Sheng?”
“No.”
“Then why did you come here together?”
“She hurt her leg. She can’t come alone. You can do without me here, but not without her. We’re just not fighting right now.”
“She hurt herself for you? You should appreciate that devotion… Don’t always say you’re just using her.”
“For me?!”
“Forget it, never mind what I said.”
Jiang Xi shook her head, seeming a bit downcast.