[I always realize how important you are to me only after I lose you. I only pray that it's not too late, so I can spend my whole life with you. —Xunmi]
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It's heartbreaking, and even more heartbreaking.
For a full eight hours, Xunmi stayed silently by Tan Zixi's side, her eyes fixed on only that one person.
As soon as she stepped out of the operating room, everything went black, and Xunmi lost consciousness and was plunged into darkness.
"Who did this? Find out! Find out! I'll make sure they suffer a fate worse than death."
As I searched for a hazy, conscious voice, aged yet deep and filled with rage, echoed in the room.
It looks familiar, but I can't quite place it.
I finally managed to open my eyes, but the intense sunlight made me close them again.
"Xiao Xun, you're awake. If there's anything else that's bothering you, tell Grandpa."
The old man noticed Xunmi's reaction, lowered his voice, and asked with concern.
As my mind gradually cleared, all the elderly people in front of me came into view.
"Grandpa?" This grandpa, whom I haven't seen for many years, doesn't even appear in the original story; he only exists in my memory.
Looking around, all she saw was white; she was clearly still in the hospital. Why was she in the hospital?
Blood, blood, flashed before my eyes. Zixi couldn't push her away in time and could only shield her. He was hit by the car and thrown out.
"Where's Zixi? Where's Zixi? Where is he?" She frantically threw off the covers, wanting to see Zixi.
Liu Bo felt sorry for his granddaughter and helped her out of bed without stopping her.
"He's right next door. He's out of danger for now. As long as he wakes up within 24 hours, he'll be fine."
If this hadn't happened, he wouldn't have known that his granddaughter had been murdered so tragically.
He still hadn't given up his search, and his pale face was even more frightening than that of a seriously ill person.
Those once bright and expressive peach blossom eyes were now completely lifeless.
Standing at the door, Xunmi stared blankly at the group of people inside, at a loss for what to do.
It's all because of me that Zixi is now bedridden and hasn't woken up yet.
Liu Bo gently patted his granddaughter's shoulder and sighed, "It's all fate, fate."
His only daughter died because of Qin Sheng, and now his only remaining granddaughter has to face the same pain?
"Old Liu, you've arrived. This must be Xiao Xun. Please come in."
A middle-aged woman with an elegant demeanor and gentle expression walked over with a smile, took Xunmi's hand, and seemed very satisfied.
We told that brat not to bring this little cutie back for them to see, but look what happened, they got to see her anyway.
"Xiao Xun, this is Jiang Ru, Tan Xiaozi's mother, and also Ning Xin's good friend," Liu Bo explained to Xunmi.
Xunmi was a little nervous: "Auntie, hello, I am Qin Xunmi, I am... I am Zixi's lover."
Jiang Ru nodded in satisfaction. The more she looked at it, the better it seemed. No wonder that brat was interested.
"Okay, okay, you can call me Mom like that brat."
He led Xunmi to the bedside and briefly introduced the people in the room.
Xunmi went in with a heart full of doubt, why aren't they worried about Brother Zixi?
The facts told Xunmi that they weren't unconcerned about Tan Zixi, but rather that they trusted him.
Even though he is lying motionless in bed now, they still firmly believe that he will wake up.
Xunmi sat on the edge of Tan Zixi's bed in a daze, tracing his face with her fingers.
In just one night, such a powerful and domineering person became so powerless, only able to lie quietly on the clean white hospital bed.
I closed my eyes tightly. My heart was already numb with pain, so there were no more tears, only hatred.
I hate the person who caused all of this, and I hate myself for being so lost in thought at that moment.
But she is not someone who shirks responsibility, nor is she the kind of person who cannot face the situation.
When I turned on the system that had been forcibly blocked, various red alerts immediately started ringing in my mind.
Silently watching the time on the display, the intensity in Xunmi's eyes deepened.
'Host, please don't blame yourself. This isn't your fault; it was all the female lead's doing.'
'However, Master, I've lost ten percent of my luck, waaaaaah~~~~'
It had already been swallowed, but then it inexplicably disappeared, which was quite frustrating.
Seeking a solution, he frowned. "Could it be that the plot, which was originally ruined, has been restored?"
The baby flipped its fluffy body over in the air, its ears drooping, looking very unhappy.
'This shouldn't happen normally, so the baby isn't sure either, but it's probably what you're guessing.'
The three words, 'Qin Huai Se,' flowed between her lips, carrying a chilling murderous intent and a sense of savagery.
When Liu Bo and the others entered, they saw a beautiful woman in red, gazing warmly at the man on the bed, yet her face radiated boundless danger.
A contradictory quality, yet she blends it all together perfectly.
"Grandpa, Aunt, Uncle." Xunmi noticed the voices and turned around to greet them.
"Xiao Xun, you should rest for a while. That brat will be fine."
Jiang Ru patted Xunmi's shoulder with some heartache; this girl had stayed since she arrived in the morning.
They hadn't even moved from their seats for several hours.
Well, my rascal has done well. He's willing to shield his beloved from danger and is able to receive her wholehearted protection when his life is uncertain.
Even though Jiang Ru may appear to be a delicate woman, she is a strong woman at heart.
Moreover, she is the director of a military hospital, her husband is also in the military, and her father-in-law is a leader.
The whole family was connected to the military, and life and death were already etched in their hearts.
It's not that I'm not worried, it's just that I don't want to cause any more distress to those who stay behind.
"Auntie, I'm fine." Xunmi shook her head slightly.
She took the towel from the side and gently wiped away the sweat that had just appeared on Tan Zixi's face.
"This whole thing started because of me, and I know who it is, but please, Aunt and Uncle, don't get involved."
"I'm going to take care of this myself, for Zixi... and for myself, to get back everything I owe her." She wanted her to suffer a fate worse than death.
Jiang Ruwei sighed almost imperceptibly; her men had also found out the whole story.
She was reporting earlier and was already prepared to kill him, but Old Liu stopped her.
He said that Xiao Xun definitely wanted him to personally find out who hurt her son, otherwise he wouldn't be able to quell her anger.
Xunmi directly instructed her baby to track Qin Huai se's recent activities online. After tracing a phone call, Xunmi gave a cold laugh.
Qin Huai Se, since you're always portraying the innocent and pure image, let me see if you have the ability to make yourself completely white.
And Ling Yan, is that right? A second-in-command in the underworld, very good, really very good.
Rumors about the Qin family continue to circulate. The reason she didn't show up before wasn't out of fear, but because she felt it was unnecessary.
But now, Qin Huai Se, I will peel off your skin without reservation.