Chapter 212 Does he even deserve it?

Chapter 212 Does he even deserve it?

That was August, the hottest month of the year.

She longed to go back in time and ask that person, "Wasn't the rooftop scorching hot in August? Why didn't you wait for them?"

Even if it's just five minutes.

"After that incident, Huo Zhizhou stopped smiling and became less arrogant." Si Ning thought of the happy times the four of them had shared, and a sense of nostalgia flashed through her mind. "He used to be very narcissistic and was always arguing with that guy about who was the most handsome."

Jiang Ruan felt even more suppressed.

The puberty period of sixteen or seventeen years old.

It is the period that most people remember most clearly in their lives.

Having experienced something like that back then, one may never be able to forget or let go of it for the rest of their life.

“At that time, Gu Shixi and I were worried that he would develop a mental illness because of this incident,” Si Ning said. “He became less talkative and less cheerful, and his methods of dealing with people became more and more ruthless.”

"Until you see him with you."

"Only when he started to show warmth did we feel at ease to go about our own business."

Jiang Ruan recalled that her first formal meeting with him was at a rather large banquet.

When her parents went to discuss business, she found a corner to sit down, but unexpectedly she was entangled by a person of some status. It was Huo Zhizhou who appeared and helped her out of the predicament.

As Si Ning said, he was serious and unsmiling at that time, and he had a strong sense of aloofness and coldness. She always thought he was difficult to get along with and not easy to mess with, so she subconsciously kept her distance.

But since then...

They would occasionally bump into each other.

Later, when they got married, he told her that those chance encounters were intentional.

"Jiang Ruan," Si Ning called to her.

Jiang Ruan came to her senses.

Si Ning's eyes warmed: "Thank you for helping us bring this stubborn guy back."

“I didn’t pull him back.” Jiang Ruan thought about the knife wound and felt that his condition was more serious now. “His condition is probably no better than before.”

"It's alright." Si Ning was very objective.

Jiang Ruan: "?"

Si Ning analyzed: "He used to ignore everyone's opinions, but now he cares about yours."

Do you care?

Jiang Ruan didn't think so.

All his actions were driven by selfish motives.

"Jiang Ruan, I have a favor to ask." Si Ning noticed her change in mood and chose to tell her now.

Jiang Ruan paused, then said, "Go on."

"You've seen his current state; he's quick to stab himself in the back at the slightest provocation..."

As Si Ning spoke, Jiang Ruan couldn't help but wonder.

Going around in circles.

Does he still hope she will come back to him and help him resolve this inner conflict?

“I hope you stick to what you did today. Don’t indulge him or give in to him, and ignore his threats and coercion,” Si Ning stated her request. “Let him run into a wall.”

Jiang Ruan was stunned for a moment.

Why is it different from what she imagined?

Si Ning asked her, "How is it?"

Jiang Ruan felt ashamed of her thoughts: "I'm sorry."

Si Ning is such a good person, yet she misunderstood her in that way.

Si Ning: "?"

Is this... unwillingness?

"I thought you wanted me to understand him..." This was the first time Jiang Ruan had felt so apologetic towards someone.

"Does he even deserve it?" Si Ning didn't care. What she just said did make people think in that direction. "If he were a child, he might want you to help him, but he is an adult, and an adult whose thoughts are deeper than anyone else's."

Jiang Ruan's gaze towards her changed.

If she had only considered him Huo Zhizhou's friend before, now she wanted to be his friend.

Si Ning is really, really good.

"Just do as I say," Si Ning said.

After a moment of silence, Jiang Ruan spoke up: "Okay."

After the two finished talking, it was already noon. Jiang An sent a message saying that she wouldn't be coming back for lunch, so she only ordered a meal for herself, Si Ning, and Sui Sui.

She had just finished eating when she received a message on her phone from Assistant Jiang: "Ms. Jiang, the BOSS is out of danger."

Jiang Ruan told Si Ning about it.

“Even if he’s insane, he won’t really kill himself. At most, he’ll be half-dead.” Si Ning wasn’t surprised. “His goal is just to get you back. Even if he goes crazy, he’ll still show mercy to himself.”

"Was he like this before?" Jiang Ruan asked.

“He used to go crazy on other people.” Si Ning remembered his affairs quite clearly, “especially his parents.”

Jiang Ruan thought about his relationship with Huo Cheng and the others and didn't ask any more questions. The more she knew, the easier it was for her to soften her heart.

It's better to harden your heart first.

...

Meanwhile, at the hospital...

After Huo Zhizhou finished his surgery and was wheeled back to his ward, he looked somewhat weak in his hospital gown, but he still didn't forget to ask, "Has she returned?"

"Not yet." Assistant Jiang's hand holding the phone looked a little nervous. "They're probably busy."

Gu Shixi scoffed lightly and remained silent.

But it's utterly sarcastic!

Huo Zhizhou glanced at him, and even though he was injured, he still had a strong presence.

"Why are you looking at me? If you're so tough, get up and hit me." Gu Shixi was furious at his self-harming behavior. "I really don't know what's wrong with you. Why are you stabbing yourself with a knife for no reason?"

Huo Zhizhou remained silent, his eyes dark.

Jiang Ruan's emotionless "No" echoed in my mind.

"Is the news being blocked?" he asked, regaining his composure.

“It’s sealed off, but this is Haicheng after all.” Jiang Yu had already arranged everything when Gu Shixi arrived. “Just because the people in Jingzhou don’t know about your situation doesn’t mean that the major families here don’t know either.”

Huo Zhizhou gave a faint "Mm".

Gu Shixi: "?"

Just one "hmm"?

"Have Si Ning protect Jiang Ruan and the others during this time." Huo Zhizhou's voice was a little weak, but it didn't affect his speech. "If the Qin family makes any moves, let her handle it."

"The Qin family?" Gu Shixi asked, puzzled.

"Miss Jiang's mother's original name was Qin An, and she was the daughter of the former head of the Qin family." Before coming, Assistant Jiang had already checked all the available information.

Gu Shixi felt he didn't understand: "The Qin family you're talking about is the Qin family, one of the four major families in Haicheng?"

Jiang's Special Assistant: "Yes."

"My goodness." Gu Shixi clicked his tongue. "Your mother-in-law has quite a background. So why did she change her name to Jiang An?"

Assistant Jiang did not answer.

The boss didn't allow me to investigate this.

The original statement was that this was a private matter for Miss Jiang's mother and had no impact on his relationship with Miss Jiang, so there was no need to investigate.

"Later, withdraw some of the visible bodyguards, leaving only two at the entrance." Huo Zhizhou was busy at all. "Replace the rest with plainclothes officers."

"What are you trying to do?" Gu Shixi asked.

“Some people want to see me, so I have to give them a chance.” Huo Zhizhou said this with a deep look in his eyes.

Gu Shixi looked at Assistant Jiang: Who is he talking about?

Assistant Jiang: You can ask him yourself.

Gu Shixi: Can't I even say this?

Assistant Jiang looked away, refusing to make eye contact with him.

Suddenly, someone popped into Gu Shixi's head: "You mean Su Anran?"

Huo Zhizhou looked at him as if he were an idiot.

Gu Shixi: "You still won't say who it is."

Huo Zhizhou's gaze deepened as he thought about Sui Sui's allergies: "Qin Jiangye, the third young master of the Qin family."