Chapter 39 - Getting Rid of that Bigshot (16)

translator: baumkuchen editor: glitterypanda

When the nurse returned to the ward, the doctor and the other nurses had already gathered in Zhou Kais ward, receiving quite the headache.

Zhou Kais eyes were bloodshot and he was howling incessantly.

All of you get out! Dont touch me!

What kind of scam of a hospital is this!? What are you doing to me? You making me like this, was this Shen Changqings idea?!

Shen Changqing! Wheres surnamed Shen?! Where did he go? Call Shen Changqing to come see me!

The attending doctor was a black woman.

Despite being faced with a hysterical Zhou Kai, her attitude remained fairly serene, Mister Zhou, this is one of the best hospitals in Toronto. If you wish to receive even better treatment, we will transfer you after your condition stabilises.

Zhou Kai still wasnt willing to believe it.

He only felt the pain all over his body and the powerlessness of his lower limbs. It was natural that hed think that Shen Changqing had carelessly thrown him into some hospital to be given lacking treatment, leaving him to die a slow death.

While he was in the house taking stock of Zhou Kais assets, Chi Xiaochi received a call from the hospital.

The hospital politely invited him to come.

Zhou Kais parents had died long ago, he had few relatives, and he obviously didnt have children. Other than Shen Changqing, Zhou Kai really couldnt find another closer person in this world.

However, it was clear that Mister Zhou had not yet been able to understand the situation.

Just before, he had been cursing at Shen Changqing, saying that what hed done was attempted intentional homicide and abuse.

The hospital also rarely received this new kind of psychosis, but transferring him to the psychiatric department also came with its own set of troubles. As his injuries were too severe, the psychiatric department might not have adequate equipment to treat him.

As such, they asked Chi Xiaochi on how he wanted them to manage this.

Chi Xiaochi said very politely, weve troubled you all, please increase the dose of sedatives, Ill be there immediately.

After putting down the phone, Chi Xiaochi said, Zhou Kais really overthought it. How could I do such a thing.

061 expressed his agreement.

Right now, there was no one who wanted more for Zhou Kai to live a long life than Chi Xiaochi.

Chi Xiaochi took out a cigarette and held it in his mouth with no intention of lighting it.

In the previous world, Cheng Yuans voice was more precious than gold, so he couldnt smoke; in this world, Shen Changqing was injured. At one point, Chi Xiaochi had suspected that this Lord God was an advocate against smoking.

However, this had its advantages. After such a long time, his need to smoke had lessened by quite a lot.

He asked, How are Zhou Kais assets now?

061 said, I checked the laws here, in cases like Zhou Kais, after divorce, he needs to give a cut of at least one half of his assets to Shen Changqing, and every month, he still needs to pay a high sum of alimony. Adding the 5% of the companys yearly dividend that Sam promised to give Shen Changqing every year, theres enough money to ensure that Shen Changqing can live the next half of his life without worries.

The coming worry-free decades had been the earnings of a gamble wagering three years of hell and two lives.

Chi Xiaochi, cigarette between his lips, raised his head to look towards the ceiling. He spoke to himself, Was it worth it?

061 said, At least looking at it now, it seems to have been worth it.

Chi Xiaochi, Do you know what Im talking about?

061, I made a guess.

Chi Xiaochi said, Liu-laoshi, be honest. Did you plant some sort of virus in my mind to steal information?

061 laughed, That means, I guessed right.

There isnt a reward, what was the point of guessing?

For a moment, 061s words caught in his throat. He didnt know how to respond.

There wasnt a reason, I just wanted to guess.

It gave the impression that he was normally very bored, but when he was together with Chi Xiaochi, 061 could feel his ability to experience human emotions slowly awaken within him.

However, he wasnt clear if he liked this kind of feeling, or if he just liked being together with Chi Xiaochi.

Of course, they needed to go to the hospital. No matter what, Zhou Kai was still Shen Changqings husband on paper. He was awfully busy making a fuss, it wouldnt be good for Shen Changqing to shrink back and hide away.

Chi Xiaochi placed the unlit cigarette in the ashtray, then leisurely went off to tidy himself up. He also didnt dress up meticulously, just dressing appropriately for this first important task.

Upon arriving at the hospital, Chi Xiaochi first went to take a look at Zhou Kai.

The sedatives were still in effect. He lay on the bed, sleeping, his hair in a mess, the white hair amongst them already no longer able to remain hidden, each strand sticking out, looking very much dispirited.

Chi Xiaochi turned to go to the doctors office to inquire about Zhou Kais injuries.

Beyond answering his questions factually, the female doctor also expressed her sincere sympathies for Shen Changqing.

Shen Changqing lowered his head, and smiled gently, Its alright, its all over now.

Anybody would like this kind of beautiful and good-natured youth. This was especially so for this female doctor, whose strong maternal instincts were triggered. She said, In the future, you should come to the hospital to get checked up often. No matter how severe the injuries inflicted on your body are while youre young, if they havent been treated properly, therell be consequences when you get older. Our director was also very concerned about your matter, saying that if you came, our hospital would provide you with indefinite free medical examinations.

Shen Changqing shyly lowered his head. Thank you. However, I might be leaving this city soon.

The female doctor was really understanding of this. She asked, Leaving this place is also good. Where are you planning on going in the future?

Shen Changqing said, I havent thought about it yet.

As 061 looked at Chi Xiaochis smiling face, he was momentarily lost in thought.

Actually, hed already thought about it long ago.

When Shen Changqing had still been alive, he loved to flip through all kinds of geographic magazines. Every time he came across Melbourne-related content, his attention would be drawn to it and he would stop there, transfixed, for a long time.

It was a city recognised by the entire world as one of the best places to live, tending towards literature and art, a slight graceful air, and having the distinctive style of an old city, with a leisurely, slow pace of life, most suited for a person to silently heal from their wounds.

Over these two days, 061 had been responsible for looking over the bills, while Chi Xiaochi thoroughly looked through all the geography magazines in the house, photocopying and cutting out all Melbourne-related content, and began to search for housing information in Melbourne.

He didnt know why, but as he watched Chi Xiaochi work on his newspaper clippings with the utmost seriousness, 061s heart was as if it had been soaked in warm water infused with honey, unbearably soft.

He didnt know what kind of feeling it was. It was a little unfamiliar, he couldnt even find an appropriate word to describe it in the first moments of it happening.

At that moment, a male nurse knocked on the door and entered the doctors office, No. 26 is awake, he says he wants to see Mister Shen. Hes making a really big ruckus.

Immediately, Chi Xiaochis eyes, which had just been filled with warmth, flashed with a gleam like that of a little fox.

He said to 061, Still alive, huh.

061, Suddenly thinking it might have been better for Zhou Kai if he just stayed unconscious.

The little foxs tail was held high up in the air as he sauntered into the ward.

Before entering, hed asked the doctor to stay outside.

The female doctor was a little worried, Are you sure you want to go in alone?

I wont be alone.

With this line from Shen Changqing, a tall man with a warm, scholarly temperament who had been sitting in the hallway until just then stood up, bowed slightly to Shen Changqing, and spoke in fairly standard Mandarin, Mister Shen.

He was Chinese, surnamed Zhao, Zhao Guanlan, he was the gold medal lawyer Chi Xiaochi had specially hired.

The moment he pushed open the door to the ward, Zhou Kais knife-sharp gaze shot over, just dying to be able to give Shen Changqing the death of a thousand cuts with his gaze.

But Chi Xiaochi didnt care about his attitude at all. A foot away from the bed, he pulled out a chair and sat down.

He inquired earnestly, How are you feeling now?

The two peoples position and status, as of today, had now completely reversed.

In the past, it had always been Zhou Kai looking down at him from the side of his bed, admiring the scars he had branded onto Shen Changqings body, and under the cheap pretense of sympathy, enjoying Shen Changqings panic, fear and hatred.

Now, Chi Xiaochi had perfectly copied that look in Zhou Kais eyes, looking at Zhou Kai with the same gaze hed use to look at a beast.

Zhou Kai had had his own usual tactics used against him, making him feel extremely sick.

He tried his hardest to struggle upwards, wanting to make himself sit upright.

He couldnt stand Shen Changqing looking down at him from this angle!

Stop moving around, Shen Changqing said, If you want to recover, youll need about two months. The doctor told me, in a case like yours, if your recovery goes well, and with the help of pain-relief medications, you might still be able to occasionally take a few steps using a pair of crutches.

Zhou Kai widened his eyes, What did you say?

In a panic, he used the hand that was in good condition to pinch his waist, then legs, but realised he couldnt feel a single thing.

This wasnt the result of medication? It wasnt a temporary aftereffect?

He was going to be paralysed?!

Zhou Kais eyes, which had always only held indifference, mocking and disdain, were now coated with a layer of despair.

Hed just gotten into a little accident, hed just wanted to teach Shen Changqing a little lesson

Right, Shen Changqing!

He had a rib contusion, already giving him a deep taste of the pain Shen Changqing had suffered for the past two months. Just speaking another sentence, just taking another breath all hurt enough to make his face turn ashen.

He gritted his teeth, and said in a hollow voice, It was you, you did this intentionally You were the one who plotted against me, the videos, the mid-year gathering, and the car accident

He had to say, in a sense, Zhou Kai had hit upon the truth.

But Chi Xiaochi didnt plan on explaining or talking Zhou Kai down. He just quietly watched as he raved hysterically.

As if he was saying, I didnt grow a mouth just to argue with this kind of person.

People like Yang Baihua and Zhou Kai naturally had a set of deeply-rooted values. If one wanted to change them, itd be easier to just have them reincarnate.

What Chi Xiaochi wanted to do, was to let them have a long, long time to ruminate over the taste of the

bitter fruit

theyd grown.

He glanced at Zhao Guanlan.

Since coming in just now, hed stayed calm and concentrated, extremely refined. When he opened his mouth, he was also calm, Mister Zhou, please calm down a little.

Zhou Kai asked roughly, What even are you? Fuck off!

Zhao Guanlan didnt get angry. He opened up his briefcase, and pulled out the documents inside one by one, With all due respect, you squawking like this isnt conducive to your recovery. I advise you to not talk, and just listen.

Zhou Kais face turned red. Just as he was about to start another round of curses, Zhao Guanlan calmly opened up the folder in his hand and pushed up his gold-rimmed glasses, On behalf of my client, Mister Shen Changqing, Id like to propose divorce, and handle the follow-up of the division of assets and the compensation for personal assault, mental damages and so on. Youll be seeing me often for the next period of time, so youd better get used to me as soon as possible.

061, Oho.

Chi Xiaochi, You couldnt tell, right? I consulted a lot of law firms and compared them with one another. I felt like this person was especially suited to my tastes.

061 was astonished. You like this type?

Chi Xiaochi said, He makes me think of a person.

Inexplicably, 061 felt a little unhappy, Another friend?

Chi Xiaochi replied, No, I just met him once or twice at some business functions. Were just acquaintances. But that person isnt bad, he can be considered a lot more interesting than the other rich young masters Ive met.

Upon hearing Zhao Guanlans words, Zhou Kai smile angrily. He fixed his bloodshot gaze on Shen Changqing, Divorce? Who do you want to divorce?

Shen Changqing looked up, You.

Youre dreaming! Zhou Kai broke out into a round of cold laughter, Im going to tie you to me for a lifetime! You want to get rid of me? Want to go

rest and fly together

with Sam? Surnamed Shen, you dream too beautifully.

Hearing such a speech, Zhao Guanlan frowned slightly, Mister Zhou, please be a little more mature.

Shen Changqing looked at Zhou Kai. Zhou Kai was gasping roughly, like a cockfighting rooster.

A short while later, he slowly began to speak, Zhou Kai, are you sure you want to be tied to me for a lifetime?

That kind of tone and expression was something Zhou Kai had never seen from Shen Changqing before.

A mocking that was cold, scornful and even held a bit of

arrogance

.

Shen Changqing looked down at Zhou Kai. The corners of his lips rose slightly, Alright, since Mister Zhou cant live without me, I can not break this marriage.

He leaned forward, moving a little closer to Zhou Kai, When we got married, we said whether for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness or in health, wed stay together until parted by death.

If you wish, I can stay by your side for my entire lifetime, and take good, good care of you.

Then, Shen Changqing stood up and said, Lawyer Zhao, lets go.

Zhao Guanlans reactions were quick. He was shocked for only a second before he closed the briefcase hed just opened and said politely, Mister Zhou, goodbye.

Zhou Kai actually felt a trace of fear. Shen Changqing, where are you going? What are you going to do to me?

Shen Changqing didnt even turn his head, not intending to give him any response.

Zhou Kai struggled on the bed, but it was just a show of strength to hide his inner fear, Surnamed Shen, dont be so pleased with yourself! Now, you dare to threaten me, huh? When

Mount Dongshan rises once more

, Ill definitely kill you!

The reason why he could tell it was a show of strength to cover up his inner fear was because Chi Xiaochi could see his regret value rising rapidly in real time, rising dramatically from about 50, directly breaking through the 80s.

Chi Xiaochi pressed his lips together in a laugh, as if hed heard some funny joke.

He said, Dont worry, you wont rise.

The author has something to say:

cue the next-door President Song qwq

baum: omg Mister Lawyer, I barely know you, and I already love you hahaha

Also, President Songs a cameo from the authors other novel. Hes the ML from that novel~

CXC actually has a cameo in that novel!! (still in his coma orz) lmao when I checked out the chapter where he appeared the comments were all like calling out to Chichi, Chichi, Mommy loves you!! Ah ah ah ah Xiaochi!!! Trying not to shriek #same tbh

panda: Im interested to see what kinds of crazy things CXC has in store for Zhou Kai if ZK still refuses to divorce him! Did CXC maybe change his plans for ZK considering the rise in regret points at that time? I wonder what will cause them to reach a hundred and how long it would take.