028. The Blossoms Seem to Fade Without a Trace (2)

The air was thick, as if filled with a frigid liquid. Every touch sent a stabbing cold through one's body.

As a set of footsteps drew near, the two men standing at the ward door simultaneously whipped their heads around. The approaching man had a face that could have stepped straight out of a comic book, chiseled to perfection. Every casual arch of his brow or flutter of his eyelashes seemed to radiate an instant brilliance. He was devastatingly handsome, with an otherworldly aloofness that set him apart.

That night, the lights in the private room had been dim, and Chu Rui hadn't gotten a good look at this face. Now, it was right in front of him, crystal - clear. Suddenly, his heart felt as if it had been stabbed. For a split second, he had an overwhelming urge to smash this face to pieces.

While he was still in a daze, someone couldn't contain their anger any longer and lunged forward.

A Kang glared at Shen Yunyi with cold, menacing eyes. This face was utterly loathsome. If he had sulfuric acid in his hand at that moment, he would have hurled it at this man's face without a second thought. Old grudges and new hatred burned his eyes blood - red. It was as if he couldn't even find peace in death, and now this face had the audacity to appear in front of him. He balled his fists so tightly that his knuckles turned white. "Sir, have you come to the wrong place?" The words gritted out between his teeth like shards of ice.

Shen Yunyi cast a casual glance at the two of them. "Whether there's a mistake or not, we'll only know if we go in and ask." He was as calm as a still lake, his composure unshakable. Chu Rui suddenly realized that compared to A Kang, the man in front of him was perhaps even more devious.

Who was the sly fox and who was the fierce wolf? There was no need for speculation at this moment. Chu Rui actually let out a bitter smile. "What's destined to come will always come. Let's go in together then." With that, Chu Rui took the lead and strode into the ward.

When Tian Rao came out and saw Shen Yunyi, her expression froze. The situation was far beyond her wildest imagination. It was a complete and utter chaos, not just a simple muddle. She rubbed her eyes vigorously, praying it was just an illusion. After all, she hadn't slept all night and was in a daze. But that face was still there, staring right back at her. She clutched her forehead in despair. Oh, heavens! Oh, earth! Her mind was in a whirlwind of panic. It was only when A Kang beside her tugged at her sleeve that she snapped back to reality. She forced an embarrassed smile at Shen Yunyi. "Come in. Chen Chen is awake."

Shen Yunyi twitched the corner of his mouth, but the smile refused to form. Tian Rao thought this man was really just like Shen Yunfei. Shen Yunfei was so stingy with his smiles. It seemed that he only blossomed into a warm smile when he was with Chen Chen. At that time, all the classmates in the class knew that Shen Yunfei was an enigma. He was cold as ice all day long, as if he didn't want anyone to get close. Of course, Chen Chen was the only exception. No one knew how she had managed to break into Shen Yunfei's heart. They only knew that later, A Kang had chased after Chen Chen, Chen Chen had chased after Shen Yunfei, and finally, Shen Yunfei had been melted by Chen Chen's warmth.

In the ward, with the entry of the three men, an eerie silence descended. No one could fathom the turbulent emotions roiling beneath Chen Chen's calm exterior at this moment.

Chen Chen looked at Chu Rui and A Kang, and finally her gaze landed on Shen Yunyi. "You're here. I'm okay. I just have a bit of low blood sugar."

Shen Yunyi looked at Chen Chen, her face still as pale as a sheet. A sharp pain shot through his heart, but his eyes remained clear and composed. "That's good. I thought you were about to go meet Grandpa Deng."

"Grandpa Deng wouldn't meet me. If he were to meet anyone, it would be you." Chen Chen didn't even notice that whenever she was with Shen Yunyi, she would turn into a playful and humorous person. She always unconsciously bantered with him, as comfortable as an old friend.

Watching the two of them so at ease with each other, Chu Rui's heart felt like it was being ripped apart. It ached so violently that it seemed to be in a spasm. He suddenly understood the true meaning of "when two tigers fight, the fisherman benefits". This was the real mastermind, striking without leaving a trace and killing with a single glance.

His heart was in agony. He was a living, breathing man with wounds and pain. He yearned that when the woman he loved was suffering, she would think of only him. But there was not just him; there were others. All his brilliant strategies in the business world were useless in the face of love. He had guarded and protected, but this was the cruel reality he was facing now.

He forced himself to appear calm. He looked at Chen Chen tenderly, his smile as gentle as a spring breeze. "Chen Chen, with your friends here, I'll go back to the company first. I'll come back later with something delicious for you." As he said this, he lovingly tousled Chen Chen's long hair and planted a gentle kiss on the top of her head. Then he turned around gracefully and walked out.

A Kang stared fixedly at Chu Rui's retreating back until Tian Rao tugged at his clothes. Then he snapped out of his trance. "A Kang, I want to go to the supermarket to buy some things for Chen Chen. Will you go with me?" Tian Rao's tone seemed to be asking for A Kang's opinion, but her hand was already pulling him out. A Kang seemed a bit hesitant but didn't have the heart to refuse. He glanced at Chen Chen and then followed Tian Rao out.