After being inexplicably scolded by Gu Sijiu, Song Jinzhi opened the communicator to question her, but found no signal on the other end. Thinking that Gu Sijiu had intentionally cut off the call, Song Jinzhi didn't bother with her immature behavior and returned to the meeting. However, after the meeting, Song Jinzhi felt inexplicably restless, or rather, anxious would be a more fitting description.
She knew that she wasn't angry because of Gu Sijiu's words, but she couldn't calm her mind. An uncomfortable feeling lingered in her heart, making it impossible for her to focus on her work. She sensed that something was wrong, but she couldn't pinpoint the source of her unease. Sitting in her office, lost in thought, she was startled when the communicator next to her lit up. Without checking who it was, she hurriedly answered.
"Young Madam..." The caller was Shan Ni'er. Hearing her tired voice made Song Jinzhi's heart sink, and the ominous feeling intensified.
"It's me. What's wrong?" she asked, clutching her suddenly racing heart. She suspected that Shan Ni'er's call might be related to Gu Sijiu, and the following words confirmed her fears.
"Young Madam, the Major General was seriously injured during the mission. Can you come to the hospital?" After Shan Ni'er finished speaking, Song Jinzhi finally understood where her discomfort that day had stemmed from. She inquired about the hospital's address and hurriedly drove there. Gu Sijiu was staying in the VIP ward, and there was an additional letter "S" behind the ward, indicating a special treatment room for a critical patient.
Gu Sijiu... Song Jinzhi kept repeating those three characters in her mind. She quickened her pace, nearly jogging to the hospital room door. Shan Ni'er was sitting on the sofa in the room, wrapped in numerous bandages. Song Jinzhi glanced at her but directed all her attention to Gu Sijiu, and that one look made her tremble all over.
She had never realized that Gu Sijiu, as an Alpha, could appeared so frail. Dressed in a white hospital gown, Gu Sijiu lay on the bed, enclosed in a huge white glass cover. A large oxygen mask covered her face, and Song Jinzhi couldn't comprehend the five or six tubes inserted into her abdomen. Her body was almost entirely wrapped in bandages, including her head.
It was strange. The last time Gu Sijiu had been in an accident, she had also lay on the bed like this, seemingly lifeless. But back then, when Song Jinzhi came to see her, she felt nothing, even wishing that Gu Sijiu would be hurt even more severely and never wake up. The same person, a similar scene, yet her mindset was vastly different now. Song Jinzhi hadn't sustained such serious injuries, but she could imagine that being covered like this meant Gu Sijiu was definitely gravely hurt.
"How... did she get hurt? What did the doctor say?" Song Jinzhi hesitated to touch the glass dome that surrounded Gu Sijiu, fearing that her touch might disturb the person inside.
"The Major General took us to Lingxi Shopping Mall for an armed suppression. Some team members disobeyed orders and fell into an enemy trap. The Major General was seriously injured while trying to save them." Shan Ni'er explained, her hands trembling as she recounted the event, clearly shaken by the memory.
Initially, she had followed Gu Sijiu closely, but later, due to the retreat, she fell back to help rescue the injured, resulting in such an accident. It took them an entire hour to clear the debris from Lingxi Shopping Mall and drag Gu Sijiu's mech out. A massive spear had penetrated the mech, piercing through to Gu Sijiu's left side abdomen.
They couldn't pull the spear out, so they had to use a saw to cut it, freeing Gu Sijiu. The cockpit was filled with a strong smell of blo.od, the overwhelming stench stinging their eyes. Gu Sijiu was covered in blo.od, with a wound the size of a palm on her abdomen, turning her entirely red. She was on the brink of death, and the significant blo.od loss meant she could...
Shan Ni'er was in a state of panic for the first time, realizing the severity of the injury.
Shan Ni'er immediately instructed everyone to keep the news under wraps and rushed to get Gu Sijiu to the hospital as soon as possible. Thankfully, she was rescued, but she hadn't passed the critical phase yet. While waiting for the surgery, Shan Ni'er packed up Gu Sijiu's belongings and noticed her communicator, discovering that her last call was to Song Jinzhi, prompting her to summon Song Jinzhi.
"You mean, she was already injured when she called me?" Song Jinzhi listened to Shan Ni'er's account, blinking rapidly to hold back her emotions. She hadn't noticed anything wrong with Gu Sijiu at the time. It seemed that Gu Sijiu had used her last bit of strength to scold her, shouting so loudly that she didn't seem injured at all.
"Young Madam, some things shouldn't be said by a subordinate, but the Major General truly cares about you."
"Thank you for telling me, Shan Ni'er. I want to be alone with her for a while. You're injured too, please go rest."
"Understood, I'll do that right away."
After Shan Ni'er left, the ward suddenly quieted down, with only the sound of mechanical beeping filling the air. Song Jinzhi stood beside the glass cover, silently observing Gu Sijiu's face. This person appeared very obedient when asleep, or rather, ever since she lost her memory, Gu Sijiu seemed like a different person to her.
A person's true nature is hard to change, even while asleep, those who are detestable can still evoke disgust. Song Jinzhi remembered that the old Gu Sijiu, even in sleep, exuded a gloomy aura that made people uncomfortable. Now, however, she was different. She resembled a warm, living treasure, and being close to her brought an indescribable sense of comfort.
In terms of distancing herself from Gu Sijiu, Song Jinzhi knew she had succeeded. In less than a month, she had managed to revert their interaction back to how it was at the beginning of their relationship, which left Song Jinzhi feeling uneasy. She told herself to endure a little longer, that once they got used to this indifference, things would improve. Gu Sijiu couldn't be unaware of her intentions, so she no longer initiated conversations, cooked meals, or smiled at Song Jinzhi.
All of this was what she wanted, but upon achieving it, she felt a sense of loss and loneliness. She was conflicted and anxious. Gu Sijiu had hurt her in the past, but she had stopped all that now. In fact, everything she did now was that of a perfect partner. Song Jinzhi admitted to being cowardly, she feared becoming too absorbed in Gu Sijiu's kindness, even more so that all the beauty would vanish once Gu Sijiu regained her memories. At that point, she wouldn't know how to face the fact that the person she liked was a scumbag, and that was the fundamental reason for her distancing herself from Gu Sijiu.
Gu Sijiu's injury was an accident, and in the face of life, all reservations became insignificant. Song Jinzhi gently touched the glass cover, as if she could feel Gu Sijiu's face through it. Despite the barrier, an Omega could sense the weakened and pained aura of an Alpha through pheromones. She felt deeply saddened, and Song Jinzhi could clearly sense it. The thought that this person had reached out to her in a moment of crisis rather than anyone else brought her joy, but it couldn't stop the heartache and sorrow.
On the way to the hospital, Song Jinzhi pondered what emotions Gu Sijiu must have been experiencing when she spoke those words to her at that time. Perhaps she had been too harsh, prompting Gu Sijiu to call and scold her during such a critical moment. Song Jinzhi took a leave from work, deciding to stay at the hospital to care for Gu Sijiu during this period. Gu Nancheng and Li Jing also came to the hospital, feeling deeply distressed upon seeing Gu Sijiu's severe injuries. Li Jing had intended to stay, but the nature of the recent terrorist attack was too severe, even drawing the attention of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
The Li and Gu families were very busy, but seeing Song Jinzhi there, the elders felt somewhat relieved and left her to take care of things. Song Jinzhi decided to set aside her own unease and conflicts for now. In such a situation, she couldn't continue to distance herself from Gu Sijiu. If she couldn't bear to see her in pain, how could she ignore her as if nothing had happened?
Song Jinzhi asked Jennifer to prepare some daily necessities for her to bring to the hospital. Fortunately, the hospital's VIP suite was spacious, equipped with a kitchen, bathroom, and a lounge, making it convenient for her to stay there. Due to the rapid news blackout by the Gu family and the influence of Gu Nancheng's status, no one dared to report on Gu Sijiu's injury. When Jennifer arrived at the hospital and learned about Gu Sijiu's condition, she was quite surprised. Song Jinzhi told her to keep it quiet, and Jennifer understood the seriousness of the situation, quickly bringing what Song Jinzhi needed before leaving.
Gu Sijiu had not only sustained severe external injuries, her mental strength had also been affected due to the damage to her mech. She remained unconscious for a full day and night, and it wasn't until the next day that there were signs of her slightly waking up. During this time, Song Jinzhi had only managed to doze off for a bit on the sofa, while the rest of the time, she stood by the bed, watching Gu Sijiu. As soon as Gu Sijiu showed any signs of movement, Song Jinzhi gently called her name through the glass cover.
Perhaps hearing that voice, Gu Sijiu opened her eyes and met Song Jinzhi's anxious gaze. To Song Jinzhi's surprise, the newly awakened Gu Sijiu glanced at her dismissively, even rolling her eyes in an exaggerated fashion before falling back into unconsciousness. Song Jinzhi was taken aback, she knew Gu Sijiu was angry with her and dissatisfied with her own behavior over the past few days, but she hadn't expected such a reaction.
It seems... she's quite upset.
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