Wei Zhe's parents received the news and rushed to Beijing, it was already evening by then. At this time, Wei Zhe was still in the hospital, his critical condition had not yet passed.

  "How could this be? What kind of sin did our Wei family commit? Why is heaven treating us like this..." Xu Qian wailed outside Wei Zhe's ICU room, while Wei Yinghua comforted and consoled her beside her. Xu Qian had a weak heart, and Wei Yinghua was afraid that if she got too agitated, something terrible might happen to her.

  "Wife, calm down. Trust the doctor. Our little Zhe won't have any problems." But how could Wei Jinghua not worry? The doctor's words from earlier were still fresh in his mind. Little Zhe, his child, his only child...

  "We've done our best. The gunshot wound is very close to the heart. If the patient's condition worsens within 24 hours... it's hard to say what will happen next. All we can do now is wait and see. If the patient can make it through these 24 hours, then they'll have temporarily escaped danger. We still need to observe the patient's subsequent condition. The family should also be prepared psychologically."

  Mental preparation. Mental preparation. Xiao Zhe is only 29 years old. He's still so young. Not even married yet...

  "Ah……who is it? Who wants to harm my child?" Xu Qian softly fell into Wei Jinghua's arms. Wei Jinghua, seeing her emotional turmoil, could only comfort her: "Wife, you need to stay calm now. Little Zhe is still in the hospital room. Let's not disturb him."

  As soon as she heard about Wei Zhe, Xu Qian finally suppressed her crying. In fact, the soundproofing effect of the ward was very good, but Xu Qian obviously didn't think of this point. Now, all she cared about wholeheartedly was only her child. Even when she herself was lying in the hospital, she had never been so scared. But now that it's her child, she subconsciously refused to accept any bad news. Her child absolutely wouldn't have anything happen to them. Absolutely can't have anything happen to them.

  Through a layer of glass window, Wei Jia and his wife looked at Wei Zhe in the ICU. In fact, just looking couldn't tell anything. They could only vaguely see an oxygen mask hanging on Wei Zhe's face. The liquid in the infusion bottle flowed into his body bit by bit. Even if it was just that, they had to take a look at Wei Zhe before they could slightly relax.

  "Mr. Wei, Mrs. Wei, we have arranged for a doctor to be on standby at all times. Your son will definitely be fine. It's getting late now, so why don't you two take a rest first? I've prepared a place for you to have dinner along the way... If you're not too tired of me..." Xiaoyan is accompanied by Xiaoqi beside her. Ji Shufen, as the mother-in-law, knows that Wei Zhe was seriously injured while saving Xiaoyan, and this situation is not optimistic. Emotionally and reasonably, she should also do her best to host the Wei couple well now. It's a pity that parents' hearts are all the same. She is also a mother, so naturally, she can understand the emotions of Mr. and Mrs. Wei at this time."

  "No need to thank you, ma'am. We just have to wait until our son is safe before we can leave. Otherwise, we won't be able to rest assured." The speaker was Wei Qinghua. Originally, after hearing Ji Shufen's suggestion, he had wanted to let Xu Qian go and rest first. But as soon as he saw the determination on Xu Qian's face, he understood that his wife would not possibly leave at this time. Helpless, he could only tacitly agree to let Xu Qian stay behind together with them. Otherwise, even if they had let her go, she probably wouldn't have been able to sleep anyway.

  After waking up in the afternoon, Gu Xiyan didn't say a word. When she saw Shang Qi, she slightly turned her body away, not wanting to let the tears welling up in her eyes flow out again. As soon as she saw him, she would think of the child she had lost. He still didn't know that he had been a father for almost two months. But now, she couldn't even mention that the child had ever existed.

  Too much talk is of no use. All are tears. It's just a waste of emotions.

  "Would you like to eat something?" Shi Qi started to ladle the soup that Ji Shufen had cooked into a bowl. He took a spoonful of the soup, blew on it gently before handing it over to Gu Xiyan's lips. The doctor said that Xiyan was weak and needed nourishment. When she was in danger, he wasn't by her side. Now, he could only work harder to make up for it.

  "I'll get it myself." Gu Xiyan originally shook her head, but she was indeed hungry. So she reached out to take the bowl of soup from Shang Qi's hand.

  "Be careful, it's hot." Jianyi's hand froze for a moment before returning to normal. She didn't want him to feed her. She had finally managed to speak up. But there was such an obvious rejection in her tone.

  She hated him. Is it? Hated him for not being by her side in times of crisis.

  Why is it that every time she's in trouble, he's never the first one to appear by her side? This husband of hers is really a failure.

  Gu Xiyan said she was hungry, but for some reason, after drinking only half a bowl of the soup, she lost her appetite. She put the bowl on the white bedside table and lowered her head, her words barely concealing her sorrow. "How are Wei Zhe and Han Xiao doing? Are they okay?"

  Gu Xiyan's hand tightly grasped her hospital gown, fearing to hear an unfavorable answer. Although the previous doctor had told her not to worry, how could she help but be anxious without any definite news of their safety?

  Shang Yiqi didn't say a word and directly pulled Gu Xiyuan into his arms. "Xiyuan, they... are fine. They just need to stay in the hospital for observation for a while longer. When you're feeling better, I'll take you to see them, okay?" Shang Yiqi said as he gently stroked Gu Xiyuan's back.

  Gu Xiyan let out a sigh of relief, but in an instant her heart was hanging again. "Qi... are you deceiving me? Wei Zhe's chest is covered in so much blood... there's blood everywhere... Huan Xiao's back has been corroded by sulfuric acid... it's all my fault... I'm the one to blame... Ah, I'm a jinx... why do I have to drag others down with me? They're all innocent... it's all my mistake..."

  She had promised herself she wouldn't cry and would be strong, but at that moment, Gu Xiyan just felt utterly exhausted.

  Tears ravaged. Gu Xiyan's eyes were already slightly red and swollen. Shang Yi didn't stop kissing away her tears. Those bitter liquids flowed into his mouth. He only felt his heart was also twisted in pain. So painful, so aching. This feeling made him almost suffocate.

  "Alas, you can vent your anger. You go ahead and vent it out. But remember, you're not at fault. It's me who's wrong. I was the one who didn't arrive on time to protect you from getting hurt. All the blame is on me. You're innocent. I'm the one who dragged you into this. If it weren't for me, you wouldn't have been kidnapped. They wanted to use you as leverage against me... Alas, you scold me, hit me. It's all my fault. I'm the one...

  Shang Xi was shocked and panicked, tightly embracing Gu Xi Yan's soft and weak body. He was terrified to find that in her eyes, besides sadness and despair, there wasn't a hint of anger. No... he didn't want to see her like this. He didn't..."

  When Gu Xiyan stopped her mournful wails, the wellspring of tears in the depths of her eyes seemed to dry up instantly. No more tears came out. She let Shang Yi Qi hold her in his arms. Suddenly, she laughed. "Yi Qi, are they really okay? I want to go see them. No... don't. I'm a jinx. I'll only bring harm to them. I've harmed so many innocent people... so many... I shouldn't go. I'll bring harm to them... They definitely won't want to see me, this jinx. Definitely not..."

  "Alas, you're not a troublemaker. You're my treasure, someone they care about. That's why they can't bear to see you get hurt. You're a very good person, and everyone likes you and cares about you. Alas, if you continue to be so self-destructive, I'll be heartbroken. Wei Zhe and Jiang will be heartbroken too. Dad, Mom, and Yan'er will also be heartbroken. So all the people who love you will be heartbroken. Alas, okay? It's all in the past now. Nothing matters anymore. With so many people loving you, you mustn't be so sad, okay? Nothing's wrong.

  Shang Qi forced Gu Xiu Yan to lie down and rest. Now Wei Zhe's life or death is unknown. He definitely can't let Xiu know about this at this critical moment."

  "Gu Xiyan was about to say something, but Shang Qi suddenly interrupted her. "Xiyan, would you like me to sing a song for you?"

  When he gazed at her, the tenderness and deep affection in his eyes were so real. For a moment, Gu Xiyan almost thought that this man loved her dearly. But was it possible? The word 'love' - he had never spoken it to her before.

  After some thought, it occurred to her that in all the years they'd known each other, she had never heard him sing a song. She knew he was being a bit forced now. Gu Xiyan thought for a moment and surprisingly nodded in agreement.

  "Alas, what do you want to hear?" Shang Xi only thought of comforting Gu Xian's emotions. It wasn't until after he spoke that he realized he didn't sing very well.

  Lower your head. Gu Xiyan didn't know what she wanted to hear either. "Just sing a song."

  Gu Xiyan's voice was a little hoarse, so Shang Yi Qi poured her a cup of warm water and carefully thought about the few songs he could sing.

  "Is the red song good?" Shang Xi asked with a smile. He was not like many young people nowadays. The popular love songs on the street, he occasionally heard a few, but didn't know how to sing them well. If he had to say which ones he was more familiar with, it would only be the red songs.

  "I love you for ten thousand years." Gu Xiyan murmured unconsciously. When she realized what she had said, she shook her head, indicating that she hadn't meant to say the song lyrics. But why did she think of this old song? Was it because deep down, she actually hoped he would give her a promise about... love?

  Shang Yi only thought of making Gu Xiyan happy. Coincidentally, he had listened to this song a few times before. He grasped one of Gu Xiyan's slender hands. His low, magnetic voice rose up. In this quiet evening, the gentle warmth he sang out seemed exceptionally beautiful.

  The Earth rotates once in one day

  That's how much I miss you in one day

  True goodness and beauty in love have no limits and no flaws.

  The Earth takes one year to complete one revolution.

  That represents how much I love you for one year

  The eternal horizon and my heart will never change

  Love you for ten thousand years

  Love can stand the test

  Transcending the bounds of time

  Brought closer the regional plane

  Tightly connected...

  Author's Notes