Chapter 91 - 87: Taken Away

Shen Wenyan has consultations six days a week. The consultation hours are always half a day. Sometimes in the morning, sometimes in the afternoon. If there are no other matters, he spends the remaining half-day in the inpatient department. During lunchtime, Qiao Yuxian and Shen Wenyan talked for a long time, asking many questions. She didn’t mention Qiao Lech at all, nor did she talk about specific matters, just subtly and tactfully asked a lot of questions. Shen Wenyan answered them all one by one. Their conversation was very much like that of a teacher and student. Qiao Yuxian was earnestly learning some psychological knowledge. "You never learned when I asked you to before," Shen Wenyan said. "The past is the past, and now is now," Qiao Yuxian said. "Back then you used to cry your eyes out at the door. Now, given the chance, would you dare cry?" "Child, don’t fabricate facts," Shen Wenyan gently warned. "I’m not," Qiao Yuxian said. "I remember it clearly, it was right when you arrived in Yue City." "I was only ten when I first arrived in Yue City, were you even four?" Shen Wenyan laughed, "Did you have any memories?" "I remember anyway," Qiao Yuxian said. Shen Wenyan chuckled. After a while, he asked, "How have you been lately?" Qiao Yuxian looked at him and retorted, "What do you think?" "Pretty good," Shen Wenyan said. "You seem in a much better mood than last time I saw you." Qiao Yuxian nodded, "Indeed, pretty good. I haven’t needed medication for a while now." "That’s good to hear." "Thanks to Brother Wenyan," Qiao Yuxian said with a smile. Shen Wenyan smiled slightly. Qiao Yuxian checked the time and paused before saying, "Brother Wenyan, shall I share a secret with you?" "Hmm?" Leaning her right hand against her chin, Qiao Yuxian looked at him and said, "I got married in August." Her voice was soft and warm, as if sharing an ordinary tidbit. But hearing those words, Shen Wenyan’s expression froze suddenly, the smile in his eyes also fading instantly. He stared at her blankly for a long time, still asking, "What?" Qiao Yuxian pressed her lips together and said, "I got married." Shen Wenyan’s hand clenched under the table, his thumb pressing hard, drawing a cut on his forefinger, bleeding. He grasped his hand watching Qiao Yuxian, trying to calm himself down. After a while, he asked, "To whom?" "I can’t say for now," Qiao Yuxian looked away and murmured softly. Shen Wenyan lowered his gaze, remaining silent for a long time. Qiao Yuxian looked at him, after a while she called softly, "Brother Wenyan..." Shen Wenyan’s hand, beneath the table, unclenched and clenched again. He smiled slightly, softly saying, "The little girl has grown up and even gotten married." "Then you should hurry and find me a sister-in-law," Qiao Yuxian said. Shen Wenyan looked at her, his gaze lingering on her face, after a few seconds he said, "It also depends on fate. Why the sudden marriage?" "I forced it," Qiao Yuxian said with a bit of embarrassment. Shen Wenyan’s fingertips trembled uncontrollably, he smiled slightly, "Seems like you really like him." "Probably like," Qiao Yuxian said, lowering her eyes, looking at the table, her voice a bit lazy, "The moment I saw him, I wanted to make him mine." Shen Wenyan looked at her. Qiao Yuxian tapped her fingers on the table, "Being with him, there’s a sense of peace." Shen Wenyan gave her peace due to his treatment. Gu Yanjing’s peace was being by his side, then she felt at ease. This feeling was magical, like some invisible force, binding them together. They both fell silent for a moment, after a while, Shen Wenyan joked, "Will I not be able to see Little Xian’er casually anymore?" "How could that be?" Qiao Yuxian reverted to a playful expression, "You’re my brother, even closer than a real one." Shen Wenyan smiled again. So that’s just the way it could be—as her brother. Before the afternoon shift started, Qiao Yuxian left. As soon as she left, the smile in Shen Wenyan’s eyes vanished, leaving only a sharp expression. A smart girl like her, how could she not feel that he liked her. Before, he didn’t say because that paper layer hadn’t been pierced, nor could a suitable reason be found. Now she’s married, that’s the most appropriate reason. Just like sharing a secret as a sister does with a brother, she subtly rejected him. Shen Wenyan thought this way, slowly bending over, lowering his head, pinching his brow, feeling the constant ache in his heart, transmitting inch by inch to his entire body. He sat in this position in the office for a long time. Long enough that the medical assistant called, asking when he would go to the inpatient department. Finding nothing urgent at the inpatient department, he took a rare half-day off, ... After leaving Shen Wenyan’s office, Qiao Yuxian strolled in the garden below Sixth Hospital for a while, avoiding the afternoon work rush before leaving the hospital. She stood by the road, using her phone to call a car. Gu Yanjing had left Shang Chen to protect her. But apart from going to and from school, Qiao Yuxian generally leaves Shang Chen at home when she goes out. Shang Chen naturally reported this to Gu Yanjing. Gu Yanjing also talked to Qiao Yuxian, asking her to take Shang Chen when she went out. However, Qiao Yuxian would agree wholeheartedly, then continue to leave Shang Chen at home. Left with no choice, Gu Yanjing let her be. Qiao Yuxian booked a ride, and while waiting, she checked the messages on her phone. Holding a thermos box in one hand and a phone in the other, with her gaze slightly lowered, standing by a tree on the roadside, she replied to a message from Qin Xia. Just as she finished replying, a leaf fell beside her. Qiao Yuxian turned her head to look, intending to see the leaf, but saw someone at the distant bus stop looking at her, who hid behind the stop when she turned her head. The distance made it hard to discern gender, and it happened so quickly that Qiao Yuxian was unsure. She took another look and then checked her phone for the car she called. A few seconds later, she canceled the order and started to walk along the road. Walking out of Sixth Hospital’s street, to the west was an overpass. More cars than people. Most people visiting the hospital entered from the east and left from the west exit. At this time, there were more coming than going, especially after work hours. So there weren’t many cars. As Qiao Yuxian walked down the road, she confirmed someone was indeed following her. Not only that, but a few minutes later, a car came and followed her for a while. Seemingly worried she’d be suspicious, it only followed briefly, then parked under the overpass. Qiao Yuxian walked leisurely, seeing the car parked ahead from afar. She walked straight towards the car. Then she stood in front, taking out her phone. As soon as she took out her phone, the car pulled up beside her, the back door swung open, and someone quickly pulled her inside, closed the door, and drove off. The car sped off like an arrow. The thermos box and phone in Qiao Yuxian’s hand fell to the ground. ** The author’s note. Because some platforms don’t show my notes, I’ll ramble here for a bit. The book should be available after midnight tonight, entering the VIP section. There will be more updates. If there are updates missed, I can no longer post one to inform you all (because the author is clumsy about these things). So you can follow me on Weibo: Hua Zhao Man Yue HZMY I’ll post about any lack of updates there. Barring unexpected events, updates won’t be missed. If you’re just casually reading, there’s no need to follow, as there won’t be much there. Also about the plot of marriage before love. Qiao Yuxian proceeded with the marriage after investigation and understanding of Gu Yanjing. In real life, everyone should be thorough. Be clear-eyed. Do not act impulsively. No matter how charming, don’t rush. Additionally, the male and female leads may have small habits, little tempers, or quirks. Right is right, wrong is wrong. Make sure you understand thoroughly. Do not impulsively act. No matter how attractive, don’t act rashly. """