As a Magnate, I Started Checking in at a Convenience Store

Chapter 537: Sudden Accident!

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

“Hey, Dad!” The caller was Jiang Li’s father, Jiang Youdao.

“What took you so long to answer? Did I interrupt your shining moment?” Hearing this, Zhou Chao couldn’t help but laugh awkwardly.

“Dad, not at all. We just got back home with Jiang Li, so I got held up for a bit. Is there something you need?” Zhou Chao quickly changed the subject, getting to the point.

“It sounds like I called at the wrong time?” Jiang Youdao’s voice raised a notch.

Although Zhou Chao knew Jiang Youdao was joking, he still said with a wry smile, “Dad, you can call anytime.”

“You rascal. Today, I’m calling to scold you. Running around with Jiang Li like that, don’t you know she should stay at home and take care of herself now that she’s pregnant? If anything happens, I’ll teach you a lesson.”

Listening to these stern words, yet with obvious concern, Zhou Chao couldn’t help but chuckle.

“You’re still laughing. Make sure Jiang Li returns to Jingdu as soon as possible and give her some lessons while you’re at it. It’s your mother’s arrangement.”

Knowing it was a command from his mother, Zhou Chao couldn’t refuse. After all, Jiang Li should go back and take care of herself properly.

“Got it, Dad. Tomorrow I’ll arrange for a plane to send Jiang Li back.”

“Mm, putting Jiang Li’s matters aside, now let’s talk about you. You’re getting more and more capable, stirring up a storm across the city and even getting Li Lao to step in. It seems you’ve really made a name for yourself.”

“Heh, Dad, it’s not as good as you say.”

Zhou Chao’s laughter even amused Jiang Youdao, “You think I’m praising you? Have you forgotten what you did before? Now that you’re making a name for yourself, aren’t you afraid of what those people might think of you?”

Hearing Jiang Youdao’s words, Zhou Chao’s smile faded instantly. “Dad, I understand now. Playing dumb can only last for so long. Sometimes, you have to showyour edge; otherwise, everyone will think I’m easy to bully.”

Jiang Youdao remained silent for a while. Zhou Chao stood at the door, holding his phone straight. After a long pause, Jiang Youdao spoke again, “I haven’t misjudged you. Go ahead and boldly pursue anything that benefits the country and the people. Even if there’s pressure from overseas, there will be taller people to support you. Rest assured!”

“Got it, Dad!” Zhou Chao’s mind was suddenly filled with ideas, understanding things he hadn’t before. Li Lao’s visit now had a reasonable explanation. Maybe he had really caught someone’s eye.

“Well, that’s enough. I won’t say more. You know which path to take. Remember to have Jiang Li return to Jingdu tomorrow!” With that, Jiang Youdao hung up before Zhou Chao could respond.

Zhou Chao looked at the disconnected phone, shook his head with a smile, and then turned to walk back into the house.

As he entered, he saw Jiang Li sitting on the sofa, playing with her phone and enjoying some fruit, looking relaxed and carefree.

“Done so quickly? I thought you two were going to chat for a while!” Jiang Li looked at Zhou Chao, who had just walked in, with some surprise.

Zhou Chao sat beside Jiang Li and pulled her into his arms. “It was just a small matter. Oh, Dad told me to send you back. He said running around with me all day isn’t good for the baby’s development.”

“Oh? And how did you respond?”

“What else could I say? When your mother speaks and your dad calls, what else can I do? I said I’d send you back to Jingdu tomorrow. I’ve been busy lately, and it’ll be convenient for you to go back. Although I said this, I know it’s for your safety. Regardless of whether those heavily damaged overseas conglomerates will target me, it’s better to be safe and return to Jingdu.”

Jiang Li didn’t react much to his words. She was used to it. She knew Zhou Chao had been busy lately, and she had been out playing for several days. It was time for her to go back and take care of herself.

“I understand. I’ll go pack my luggage,” Jiang Li said as she got out of Zhou Chao’s embrace and headed upstairs.

As Jiang Li left, Zhou Chao leaned back on the sofa, pinching his brow. He then opened the system warehouse and looked at a sparkling gift package. In his mind, he silently said, “Open!”

“Congratulations, host, for acquiring knowledge and data on controlled nuclear fusion (military and civilian grade)!”

Before Zhou Chao could react, he felt like his brain was forcefully stuffed with a lot of information. He suddenly felt dizzy and passed out, slumping on the sofa with his eyes closed.

At that moment, Liu Zhi, holding a fruit plate, walked out of the kitchen. Seeing Zhou Chao asleep on the sofa, she carefully placed the fruit plate on the table and left without noticing that Zhou Chao had fallen into unconsciousness.

As time passed, over an hour went by. Jiang Li had finished packing and come downstairs. Seeing Zhou Chao sleeping on the sofa, she smiled mischievously and slowly approached him. Using her hair, she lightly brushed his face.

Seeing Zhou Chao’s lack of reaction, Jiang Li couldn’t help but mutter softly, “No response?”

After scratching a few more times and noticing Zhou Chao’s continued lack of response, Jiang Li gently nudged him with her hand. “Brother Chao, you’re ruining your image.”

Unexpectedly, Zhou Chao collapsed onto the sofa. Jiang Li’s face changed instantly, her previously rosy complexion turning pale.

“Brother Chao!”

Jiang Li’s voice made the three busy maidservants realize something was wrong. They hurried over and saw Jiang Li kneeling on the ground, shaking Zhou Chao’s body and crying.

Seeing the situation, the three of them turned pale as well, suddenly feeling panicked. However, Jiang Li realized it wasn’t the time to cry with others around.

“Sister Liu, call the ambulance immediately, and also notify Ling Chen and Lin Wu to come here right away,” Jiang Li said, wiping away her tears with her sleeve, her tone serious.

Upon hearing Jiang Li’s words, the three quickly regained their senses and took out their phones to make the calls.

Upon receiving the calls, Ling Chen and Lin Wu’s expressions turned grave. They immediately dropped everything and hurried over. However, upon their arrival, the ambulance had not yet arrived.

As soon as they entered, they saw Zhou Chao lying on the sofa. Ling Chen, upon seeing this, stumbled and nearly fell, but fortunately, Lin Wu was there to catch him just in time.

“What’s wrong with the boss?” Ling Chen approached the sofa and asked nervously, looking at Jiang Li.

Seeing the arrival of Ling Chen and Lin Wu, tears that could no longer be suppressed instantly flowed out. “I don’t know. As soon as I came down, I saw Brother Chao sitting on the sofa. I thought he was asleep, so I gently pushed him, and he collapsed on the sofa.”

Hearing this, Lin Wu quickly came to Zhou Chao’s side, feeling his neck with his hand. Sensing strong and vigorous pulses, he couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief.

“Don’t worry, there shouldn’t be a big problem with the boss. He seems to be in a state of unconsciousness,” Lin Wu, who had retired from the special forces, could make a simple diagnosis.

Hearing Lin Wu’s words, Jiang Li and Ling Chen regained some spirit.

“You mean the boss is fine?” Ling Chen quickly recovered and stared at Lin Wu with determination.

Lin Wu nodded. “The boss is currently in a state of unconsciousness. I just checked him, and his pulse is strong, but I don’t know why he’s unconscious.”

Just then, Liu Zhi ran over. “The ambulance is here!”

Two medical staff, escorted by a group of bodyguards, entered with a stretcher.

“Jiang Li, the boss will be fine. Let’s go to the hospital first,” Ling Chen said, looking at Jiang Li, who looked exhausted.

“Okay,” Jiang Li nodded.

Lin Wu picked up Zhou Chao and placed him on the stretcher. Then, they pushed him out. Jiang Li quickly followed.

Seeing the three maidservants, Ling Chen said sternly, “No one is allowed to spread what happened today. Stay here until the boss wakes up.”

After finishing speaking, Ling Chen walked out. Passing by the bodyguards, he muttered a few words, and two of them stayed behind. The rest followed Ling Chen out of the villa.

At five o’clock in the afternoon, in the high-level VIP ward of Modu Zhongshan Hospital, Jiang Li sat quietly on a chair, staring blankly at Zhou Chao, who was still unconscious on the bed.

At this moment, the door was pushed open, and Ling Chen and Lin Wu walked in, followed by several people wearing white coats. If there were hospital staff here, they would have noticed that the hospital’s director and several department heads were here.

“Director Ling, after our professional examination, we preliminarily concluded that this patient is simply unconscious, with no internal injuries, including in the brain. As for why he’s unconscious, we’re not sure at the moment,” the hospital director said cautiously, afraid of causing trouble. After all, there were more than a dozen bodyguards in the corridor outside.

At this moment, the hospital director also realized who the person lying in the bed was. If things weren’t handled properly, he might have to go back to farming tomorrow.

“Doctor, do you know when he will wake up?” Jiang Li’s eyes were already swollen from crying.

The hospital director and several department heads glanced at each other, somewhat uneasy. “He might wake up later, or…”

Before he could finish his sentence, Ling Chen interrupted, “That’s enough. You all can leave!”

The hospital director and his colleagues quickly fled from the ward.

“Jiang Li!”

“I’m fine, Brother Ling Chen.” Jiang Li forced a smile and shook her head, but tears welled up in her eyes as she looked at Zhou Chao.

Seeing this, Lin Wu bit his lip and said, “Should we call Instructor Xiao Yang and see if they have any solutions?”

“Yes, I’ll call my dad. He’ll definitely know what to do.” Jiang Li felt like she had grasped a lifesaving straw and quickly took out her phone from her pocket.

Just as Jiang Li was about to make the call, she heard a slightly weary voice saying, “No need to make the call. I’m fine!”