Chapter 318: Intercepting Someone
Chapter 318: Intercepting Someone
Just after the four of them finished dinner, Jiang Mu came again.
Zhou Chenglei and Jiang Xia were not in the ward.
Jiang Dong was helping Zhang Fuyan pack her things.
Jiang Mu didn't see Jiang Xia and asked worriedly, "Sister, where's your brother-in-law?"
Jiang Dong replied, "He's helping my sister to take a bath."
Hearing this, Jiang Mu finally felt relieved. Her son-in-law was thoughtful and knew how to take care of others.
Then she turned to Jiang Dong and warned him, "If you dare to speak to Ye Xian again or have any involvement with her, don't come back home, and don't consider me your mother! Your father will break your leg too! We'll sever all ties! Don't let your recklessness get the whole family killed!"
"I know, I won't do it again," Jiang Dong said, feeling guilty and regretful.
Heaven knows! After the doctor confirmed his sister's pregnancy, he also said that if there was cerebral hemorrhage, surgery would be required, and the anesthesia would put the baby at risk.
At that moment, he was as afraid as he was regretful.
These past few days, he had been constantly regretting. If he hadn't gone out, his sister wouldn't have almost lost her life, and Sister Xiao Yan wouldn't have broken her leg.
Jiang Mu couldn't help but add, "Now it's like the bad guys getting their just desserts, harming others and ultimately harming themselves. I hope the law will sentence them to a longer term, let them stay in prison longer. There are all sorts of people in this world!"
Zhang Fuyan was surprised and asked, "Auntie, what do you mean? Was the driver caught?"
Jiang Mu was taken aback, "You don't know? Didn't Ah Lei tell you when he came back?"
Jiang Dong said, "What? My brother-in-law didn't say anything!"
Indeed, Zhou Chenglei hadn't mentioned it. It was mealtime, and he didn't want to spoil everyone's appetite. Moreover, the doctor said that the pregnant woman needed to stay in a good mood.
Jiang Mu then recounted how Zhou Chenglei had gone to assist in the investigation that afternoon. She also mentioned that Ye Xian, Ye Fu, and Yang Qiongying had all been taken in for questioning.
Jiang Dong was incredulous, "Ye Xian and her brother deliberately caused the accident? Why?"
Zhang Fuyan was also surprised, but she quickly regained her composure. What surprised her was that Yang Qiongying was also involved.
As for what Ye Xian did, she wasn't surprised at all.
People with insatiable greed could do anything. Otherwise, why would there be a saying about greed swallowing an elephant?
Jiang Mu glared at Jiang Dong, "How can you not know? Ye Fu's confession stated that he only wanted to create a minor accident, so Ye Xian could save you and owe her a life-saving debt. He wanted to help Ye Xian and you get back together, and he claimed he never intended to harm anyone. He said he didn't know that Xia Xia and Xiao Yan would rush over, which led to this accident. He said Ye Xian knew nothing about it, and it was all his idea, but who would believe that? If Ye Xian didn't know, how could Ye Fu be sure that Ye Xian would save you? They're treating us like fools! It makes me so angry..."
Jiang Dong clenched his fists. This was truly...
Zhang Fuyan laughed in exasperation, "So it's still our fault, Xia Xia's and mine? Xia Xia's coma and near-miscarriage, and my broken leg, are all because we shouldn't have rushed to save someone! What kind of person does that?"
Jiang Mu held Zhang Fuyan's hand and said, "This time, Jiang Dong has caused you trouble. I'm very sorry."
Zhang Fuyan calmed down, "It's okay, and it's not Jiang Dong's fault. You can't know what's in someone's heart. Who would've thought they'd go this far?"
Jiang Mu slapped Jiang Dong's back hard, "You better be more careful in the future and not be taken advantage of by others. Don't let people take advantage of you!"
"I won't," Jiang Dong replied, "Mom, please look after Sister Xiao Yan. I'm going to the bathroom."
Jiang Mu, thinking he didn't want to be scolded, said irritably, "Go!"
After Jiang Dong left, he went straight to the rooftop and punched the wall.
He had nowhere to vent his anger.
He wasn't angry at others, but at himself!
He was angry at his own stupidity!
Jiang Dong's eyes turned red with anger.
Now, looking back at everything, he estimated that it was all a scheme! He remembered his brother-in-law saying that if someone was deceived, blaming others was useless; he should blame himself for being stupid!
When Jiang Dong returned to the ward, Jiang Mu had already left.
Jiang Xia and Zhou Chenglei had also returned.
Zhou Chenglei glanced at Jiang Dong's hand but didn't say anything.
Jiang Dong had scraped his hand when he fell, and a nurse had applied medicine and bandaged it. Now, he re-bandaged it, and only Zhou Chenglei noticed the difference, while others didn't.
Jiang Xia was already very tired, and after seeing Jiang Dong return, she yawned and fell asleep peacefully.
Zhang Fuyan had been worried about Jiang Xia the previous night and hadn't slept much. After Jiang Dong returned, she also fell asleep quickly.
Jiang Dong said to Zhou Chenglei, "Brother-in-law, you go sleep on the sofa, I'll stay by my sister's side. You didn't sleep last night, and you haven't slept all day today. I had a nap this afternoon, so I can just sit by the bed."
Zhou Chenglei ignored him.
Why would Jiang Xia need him to keep watch? Zhou Chenglei sat on a stool next to the bed, holding Jiang Xia's hand on her abdomen, and fell asleep leaning against the bed.
Jiang Dong: "..."
Early the next morning, John and his wife, Jill and her husband, came to visit Jiang Xia with Emmy.
Jiang Xia was still receiving an IV drip, and she could only be discharged after the drip was finished.
Zhou Chenglei had called them the day before to inform them and asked He Lao to help arrange a translator and guide for them.
Before going out to play, they came to visit Jiang Xia, but they couldn't find any flowers, so they bought some chocolate, candy, cookies, and milk powder instead.
Jiang Xia held Emmy's hand and apologized, "Emmy, I'm sorry. The doctor said I shouldn't move around too much for now, so I can't accompany you on the mountain hike. Next time you come, I'll take you out to play."
Emmy comforted her, "It's okay. My mommy said that the little baby in your tummy got hurt, so you can't climb mountains. My mommy is also having a baby brother! When they are born, we can all go hiking together, and I'll teach them how to climb trees."
For children, playing with other children is more enjoyable. Emmy was looking forward to the birth of her little brother.
Jiang Xia smiled and agreed, then congratulated Jill and Emmy.
After a brief conversation, Jill and her family left the hospital to go out.
Jiang Xia's IV drip was also finished, and Zhou Chenglei bought a wheelchair to push her.
The doctor had advised Jiang Xia to minimize her movements and get more rest in the coming days.
The four of them returned to the hotel lobby, and immediately, two people stepped forward to block their path.
One blocked Zhou Chenglei, and the other blocked Jiang Dong.
Lu Kunjie stopped Zhou Chenglei, "Comrade Zhou, may I have a word with you?"
Zhou Chenglei remained expressionless, "No."
He then pushed Jiang Xia towards the elevator.
Yang Min: "Jiang Dong, I have something to tell you about Xiaoxian."
Jiang Dong gave Yang Min a cold look, "I'm sorry, but I don't care about Xiaoxian or Daxian. There's no need to involve me! Excuse me."
He then pushed Zhang Fuyan past her and into the elevator.
From now on, he would not get involved with anything related to Ye Xian.
She was the one who almost killed his sister and nephew! The two had no choice but to follow them.
Lu Kunjie: "Comrade Zhou, my mother wouldn't design such a scheme to harm others. This matter has nothing to do with her. Can't you stop implicating innocent people?"
Zhou Chenglei pressed the elevator button, "If they're innocent, let the law clear their name. There's nothing I can do."
The elevator door opened, and he pushed Jiang Xia inside.
Lu Kunjie: "..."
Yang Min also hurriedly said to Jiang Dong, "Jiang Dong, Xiaoxian has been arrested. I don't know who can help her, so I came to find you. Please go and rescue Xiaoxian! She said she wants to see you!"
Everyone else had taken the morning train back to Jing City, except for her, who stayed behind specifically to wait for Jiang Dong.
Even Zhu Qingqing had left, saying that Ye Xian's situation was too complicated, and since she didn't understand it, she wouldn't get involved.
Yang Min couldn't bear to see her friend in trouble and do nothing, so she stayed behind.
Yang Min didn't know the truth of the matter. After all, the official investigation wasn't clear, and when people were arrested, they wouldn't say much. Everyone would make guesses based on what they saw and heard, and then rumors would spread and change.
Yang Min had witnessed Ye Xian trying to save Jiang Dong, not intentionally harming him. She felt there was a misunderstanding, and that Jiang Dong's family was taking advantage of the situation to ruin the relationship between Ye Xian and Jiang Dong. So, she came to find Jiang Dong to help Ye Xian.
Jiang Dong scoffed, "Why rescue her? To kill her?"
Lu Kunjie looked at Zhang Fuyan, "Yan Yan, you know my mother isn't like that."
Zhang Fuyan: "Yes, so you don't have to worry. Auntie will be fine! The law is fair."
Lu Kunjie: "..."
Jiang Dong quickly pushed Zhang Fuyan into the elevator.
Jiang Xia didn't know Yang Min, and only glanced at her.
Zhou Chenglei didn't even look at her. After Jiang Dong pushed Zhang Fuyan inside, he pressed the close button.
The two: "..."
(End of Chapter)
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