novelden Chapter 130 True Friendship is Revealed in Times of Adversity (3)
Chapter 130 True Friendship is Revealed in Times of Adversity (3)
"Ah!" A piercing scream rang out, but it didn't come from Yan Zuozuo; it came from Cai Qingqing. She felt a sharp pain in her wrist, followed by tears streaming down her face. She gripped her arm tightly, as if it were broken.
The dagger fell to the ground with a crisp clinking sound. Chi Moqing held Yan Zuozuo firmly in his arms. Seeing that Cai Qingqing was about to try the same trick again, he kicked her aside with a flying kick, quickly picked up the dagger, and threw it away.
Chi Moqing, having grown up in the military, possessed a steady, accurate, and ruthless leg technique. With this kick, Cai Qingqing was sent flying a great distance, likely breaking several ribs. She only came to a stop after crashing into the guardrails on both sides of the highway.
Chi Moqing held Yan Zuozuo tightly, kissing her eagerly, feeling her warmth and her reality. He was truly terrified, holding Yan Zuozuo with extraordinary force, his whole body still trembling.
Yan Zuozuo burst into tears, tears streaming down her face. She was so scared, so very scared. She was worried about the baby in her belly, worried that she would never see the baby's father again.
The two held each other tightly, seemingly oblivious to the presence of those around them; their world consisted only of them. Applause erupted around them, and many had already uploaded the video online, praising: "Chi Moqing, a true man!"
Cai Qingqing, who had stopped rolling in the distance, was unconscious for a moment, but she quickly regained consciousness. She looked angrily at the scene of Chi Moqing and Yan Zuozuo hugging, rushed towards the dagger, and then ran straight towards Chi Moqing and Yan Zuozuo.
Someone in the crowd immediately cried out in alarm, "Watch out!"
Cai Qingqing was too fast; Chi Moqing had no time to dodge. Instinctively, he pulled Yan Zuozuo into his arms, then turned around, exposing his back to Cai Qingqing. The consequences were predictable: Cai Qingqing practically tried to kill him, stabbing him forcefully.
Despite the pain, Chi Moqing turned and grabbed Cai Qingqing's arm. Blood dripped from the dagger, a gruesome sight. Both women gripped the dagger tightly, refusing to let go.
Yan Zuozuo was so anxious when she saw the blood mixed with her wounds on Chi Moqing's body that she almost cried. She hid behind him, wanting to help, but Chi Moqing saw her and sternly stopped her, "Don't move!" As long as she was alright, he was relieved.
"Ah! You're still protecting this woman! I'm going to kill you!" Cai Qingqing roared like a madwoman, with surprisingly great strength.
To protect Yan Zuozuo, Chi Moqing forcefully broke Cai Qingqing's arm. A scream rang out, followed by a gunshot, and the once bustling highway intersection fell silent instantly. The dagger Cai Qingqing was holding clattered to the ground. Blood gushed from her arm, and she collapsed to the ground, clutching her arm.
As night fell, the scorching sunlight was gradually replaced by moonlight. Cai Qingqing was arrested after collapsing. Yan Zuozuo looked at the wound on Chi Moqing's back that was bleeding profusely, and shouted in worry and fear, "Chi Moqing, are you crazy? What kind of hero are you playing? Do you think you're made of steel? Doesn't it hurt when a knife is stabbed in?" Yan Zuozuo cried as she spoke, complaining, but her heart ached terribly.
Besides the pain from the wound on his back, Chi Moqing also felt pain from the wound on his arm, but he endured it, reached out to wipe away Yan Zuozuo's tears, and forced a weak smile, "I'm not in pain, it's good that you're alright."
Luo Bin called an ambulance and quickly took Chi Moqing and Cai Qingqing to the hospital. The onlookers then dispersed, but the story went viral online.
Chi Moqing's back wound was deep, but fortunately it didn't damage any bones or tendons. Apart from the inconvenience of sleeping on his stomach, he was fine. As for the wound on his arm, as long as he changed the dressing on time and avoided infection, it wasn't a big problem.
Yan Zuozuo's arm injury is quite deep and she needs to rest well, but her neck injury is not serious. The baby in her womb is very resilient; even after such a great ordeal, it remains safe and sound inside Yan Zuozuo's belly.
The hospital arranged for the couple to stay in the same ward, and both Mrs. Yan and Mrs. Chi were busy taking turns caring for the two patients.
Yan Zuozuo was fine during the day, chatting and laughing, but she always had nightmares at night. Chi Moqing was very worried about her, so the two of them squeezed onto a hospital bed, and he held her tightly so that Yan Zuozuo could finally sleep peacefully.
Luo Bin came to collect evidence and talked with Chi Moqing for a long time. When he returned to the ward, he saw Yan Zuozuo stroking her belly. The sunlight shone on her profile, making her look exceptionally gentle and sweet. Recalling the terrifying scene from before, he still felt lingering fear. He was more grateful than ever to God for His kindness in not taking Yan Zuozuo away.
He sat beside her, holding her tightly in his arms, and kissed her forehead, the tip of her nose, and her delicate lips, as if to make sure that this was not a dream, but that she was really there beside him.
Yan Zuozuo softened her body and leaned against him, feeling his steady heartbeat, as if only in this way could she dispel the gloom in her heart. Neither of them spoke, just quietly nestled together. Sunlight streamed through the window, filling the room with warmth.
Just then, Chi Ran's startled voice came from the doorway, "What happened? Brother, sister-in-law, how come you're both injured and hospitalized at the same time?" She had rushed over after receiving a call from her mother and was shocked to see their similarly bandaged wounds. "What happened? Are you alright?"
Not wanting her to worry, Chi Moqing said calmly, "It's alright, it's nothing."
But Chi Ran was still very worried. Chi Moqing's back, arms, Yan Zuozuo's arms, and neck were all wrapped in so much gauze. It didn't look like she was alright at all.
Yan Zuozuo looked at Chi Ran and said with a smile, "It's really nothing, it's just that the bandage looks a bit scary."
Chi Ran was skeptical, trying to get information out of them, but Chi Moqing and Yan Zuozuo, like Chi Moqing, kept quiet to avoid frightening her. She talked with them for a long time until a phone call took her away. But not long after she left, Yan's mother came again. These past two days, she couldn't help but cry every time she saw Yan Zuozuo's injuries.
Yan Zuozuo saw that she also wanted to cry, but she didn't want her mother to worry, so she held back her tears and comforted her with a smile, "Mom, I'm really fine, please don't cry."
Mother Yan couldn't stop crying, especially when she saw that her daughter was covered in injuries, her tears fell even more fiercely.
Yan Zuozuo wiped away her tears and said gently, "Mom, this is actually a blessing in disguise. Now everything has been investigated and cleared up, Mo Qing has been exonerated, and I no longer have to worry about anyone hurting me. You should be happy, shouldn't you?"
While wiping away her tears, Yan's mother nodded, "Yes, yes, we should be happy, we should be happy." Her emotions finally calmed down, and she sighed as she took care of Yan Zuozuo and Chi Moqing's meal.
Chi's mother also arrived. Seeing Yan's mother, she felt guilty. "You entrusted such a good daughter as Zuo Zuo to us, but I never expected this to happen. Not only has she been wronged, but she is now hospitalized. It's all our Chi family's fault."
Initially, Yan's mother harbored some resentment, but after watching the video online, she no longer blamed Chi Moqing. Looking at Yan Zuozuo with pity, then at Chi Moqing, she finally sighed, "This isn't Moqing's fault; he didn't want this to happen either. I've seen the video, and as a mother, I feel very reassured entrusting Zuozuo to Moqing."
"Although Mo Qing is indeed responsible for this, Zuo Zuo is also at fault. Now they are both alright, healthy and safe, which is better than anything else." Mother Yan's face was full of love. No matter what, in her heart, Chi Mo Qing was no different from her son. He was injured, and she felt sorry for him too.
Mrs. Chi smiled and said, "I was worried that the two of them would quarrel and not be able to get along because of their hasty marriage. But now that I see how it is, I can rest assured. However, in the end, it was Mo Qing who did something wrong that led to this result, so I still have to apologize to my mother-in-law."
Thinking back to their previous marriage, Yan's mother smiled and said, "I was very angry at the time. They got married after only meeting once. I thought they were too hasty. I only have one daughter, Zuo Zuo, and she married someone I didn't know well. I couldn't sleep soundly for several days. But later, Mo Qing repeatedly showed his love for Zuo Zuo with his actions, so I was relieved. Now, seeing the two children so happy, I feel very gratified."
Chi's mother nodded, and looking through the window of the ward at the two people nestled together, she felt a sense of comfort.
As they were talking, Yan's mother suddenly felt dizzy and almost fell. Chi's mother glanced at her and asked anxiously, "Are you alright?"
Yan's mother shook her head: "It's probably because you've been too worried about Zuo Zuo lately and haven't been sleeping well. It's alright."
"Then you should go back to sleep. I'll take care of things here." Chi's mother knew about Yan's mother's illness and surgery; she had even taken care of her for a while. Seeing how tired she looked now, she couldn't help but worry.
Yan's mother nodded: "Then thank you for your trouble. I need to go back and rest."
Chi's mother watched Yan's mother's retreating figure, feeling uneasy. But she patted her forehead, thinking that she was probably overthinking it; the last surgery was successful, and everything would be fine.
In the ward, Yan Zuozuo couldn't help but tear up every time she saw Chi Moqing change his dressings. The bandages were stained red, and she knew how much pain they must have caused. She reached out to wipe the cold sweat from his forehead, biting her lip to stop herself from crying.
Chi Moqing held her hand, his smile pale. "I'm fine, don't worry." He bit her finger reassuringly and teased, "Even if something happens to me, it's my own fault. Consider it punishment, not yours. Look at your tears, they're almost like a downpour."
Yan Zuozuo glared at him, pouted, and said, "Don't talk nonsense. You're perfectly fine, and this isn't your fault. What are you talking about?" She glanced at the nurse applying medicine to his back; the wound was so deep that she couldn't help but feel a pang of fear.
Chi Moqing gently touched her face: "Alright, I won't talk nonsense anymore. Don't cry, silly girl." Didn't she know how much he cherished her tears? Every time he saw tears on her little face, he felt a pang of heartache. That smiling face was only meant for bright smiles; this tearful look didn't suit her at all.
He reached out to wipe her tears, cupped her face, and kissed her tear tracks for a long, long time before letting go and whispering, "Zuo Zuo, I will never let you get hurt again." He gently stroked the wounds on her arms and neck, saying with heartache.
Yan Zuozuo pouted: "Then you can't get hurt either. You care about me, and it will hurt me to see you hurt."
"Okay, I'll take good care of myself." Chi Moqing patted her head and let her lean against his chest.
But soon the nurse became frustrated. The scene of such a handsome man and beautiful woman being affectionate was lovely, but she should at least have her wound treated and bandaged first.