Because I Cannot Hurt You

Outside the questioning room, Xinyi was quietly listening to the interrogation when she heard her name.

"Xinyi!"

She turned and found Liao Yuan hurriedly rushing towards her. He was a little breathless as he said, "I…got news that the police took Huang Rong away in connection to Zhiyuan's accident. What happened?"

Han Huizhong sneered. "Why are you here, Yuan?"

"Grandpa. She is my assistant."

"Heh. Some good assistant you have hired. She was a pain before, and she is a pain even now. We just heard her confession. To think that Liao Corps would resort to bribing their way to win a business deal."

Liao Yuan widened his eyes. "Bribe?" His gaze was solemn as he said, "Grandpa, you know my grandfather, and also Liao Corps' principles. We would never do something as cheap as cheating and bribing to win a deal."

"But your assistant says otherwise. She paid a waiter to alter the results. Here my granddaughter-in-law worked so hard, and people like her...But you know what is even more interesting?" Han Huizhong smiled. "The waiter says he was bribed to tamper with the light instrument, not to make you win the deal."

"What!?" His countenance showed shock and disbelief.

He remembered how Zhiyuan also accused her of causing the accident.

"So, it was true…?"

Han Tian coldly said, "As if that wasn't enough, she was present at the site where Zhiyuan and Siying's accident happened. She has got a lot of nerve to mess with the Han family."

Liao Yuan took a big stride towards Xinyi and immediately bowed. "I am sorry, Xinyi. I really didn't have a clue about her involvement in all this. I didn't even know you two knew each other. It's my fault that I hired her."

His brows furrowed in distress. "Trust me. If I knew she had a history with you, I wouldn't have hired her, especially if she had hurt your before."

Xinyi shook her head. "Please don't bow, Yuan. It's not your fault."

She clenched her fist. "I just want to know if she really is the culprit behind the accident. This time, even my son was targeted."

Yuan firmly said, "I will also provide my support for the investigation wherever needed, Xinyi."

She nodded.

Yunru stepped out, and he said, "Well, you heard her. She is adamant that she gave him the money for the deal only, not to harm sis. As for her presence at the site, she said she was out to buy some supplies for the office."

Liao Yuan frowned. "Supplies? She doesn't have to take care of that. I have different employees assigned to take care of stocking all the supplies needed for the office."

"Then it might be her excuse to slip by. But we have a lot to investigate."

As he left, Liao Yuan asked in a concerned voice, "How is Zhiyuan and Siying now?"

She pursed her lips. "Zhiyuan is fine now. He can get discharged tomorrow. Siying is still frightened by the accident. I am doing my best to calm him down."

He nodded. "I understand. If you don't mind, you can bring him to Liao villa sometime for a change. Grandpa will be happy to meet him."

Han Huizhong snorted. "Tell that Junjie that Han Tian and Soo Enlai are still alive. Siying doesn't need another grandpa. I am alive too, so he doesn't need another great-grandpa either!"

"..."

He helplessly sighed. 

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At night, the doctor checked Zhiyuan's vitals and his injuries. "It's good now. You can be discharged tomorrow. Nurse Ji will here two hours later on her round to check on you. Take a good rest, Zhiyuan."

He smiled. "Thanks, doc."

Xinyi and Xia Liqin also thanked him. Xia Liqin sat beside him. "Go to sleep now. If you need anything, I will be here."

"What? No. Mom, Xinyi. Don't stay the night at hospital. You should head back home. I am fine here."

Xinyi protested. "How can I leave you here alone?"

He chuckled. "I am fine, Xinyi. I am really not in pain. If I need any help, the nurses and doctors are here. It has been a tiring day for all of us, especially for you and Mom. Siying also needs you."

Her shoulders slumped.

"I promise I will take care of myself."

Xia Liqin hesitated. "One of us can…"

"No, Mom. It will be uncomfortable to spend the night here when you are so tired. Go home and rest."

They sighed.

"Fine…" Xinyi mumbled. "Don't stay on phone and go to sleep."

"Yes, mam!"

Outside, they met Caihong, who was there for Xiaosi.

Xinyi smiled. "You should head back."

"I will. I will stay for some more time with Xiaosi and go back."

Xia Liqin patted her shoulder. "Take care."

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Around two hours, Nurse Ji stepped in Zhiyuan's ward and nodded at him. She adjusted the saline bottle and checked the readings.

"Do you feel any pain or discomfort?"

Zhiyuan shook his head. "A minor headache, that's all."

"Don't worry. It's because your head suffered the most impact. There might be traces of slight concussion. By tomorrow morning, it will be alright."

"Thanks."

After taking her notes, she nodded again at him and left.

Shutting the door, she bumped into Caihong. 

"Oh, I am so sorry," Caihong hastily apologized and picked her notepad. "Here. I am sorry again."

Nurse Ji stared at her in a stupor.

Caihong blinked her eyes. Under the mask she wore, she didn't know what expression Nurse Ji was making. But she felt strange seeing her stare at her like that.

Caihong waited for a few moments but upon her silence, she finally asked, "Do you want to say something to me?"

Nurse Ji snapped out of her stupor and looked away. She shook her head but Caihong saw her slightly shaking.

"Are you feeling sick?"

She silently disagreed again and before Caihong could question her again, she quickly left.

Caihong frowned at her behavior.

Strange…Why was she staring at me like that?

She was about to head back to Xiaosi's ward when she heard some noise coming from Zhiyuan's ward. She gently opened the door and asked, "Zhiyuan? I heard some noise coming-"

She froze at her spot, and her eyes widened in horror, seeing Zhiyuan breathing hard on the bed as if he was in a lot of pain.

"Zhiyuan!"