"Bang!"

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

Zhang Jinghui was lost in a blissful fantasy when three muffled bangs suddenly erupted near his ears. He only glimpsed a blur in front of him as three figures flew off in three different directions.

Before he could comprehend what was happening, Chu Ge was already standing before him.

Seeing that face so close, Zhang Jinghui's scalp tingled, his pupils contracted abruptly, and excessive fear left him gaping, unable to utter a sound.

Moments later, Chu Ge grabbed his hair like he was lifting a dead dog, crashing his head against the wall with a "thud." Then came the second hit, the third, the fourth...

No one knew how many times Zhang Jinghui's head was slammed against the wall until Chu Ge finally let go, allowing his head to slide down the wall slowly, leaving a streak of bright red from his nosebleed on the dark golden wallpaper.

From the moment Chu Ge took action to the end of the battle, it was just a matter of ten seconds, seven or eight of which were spent smashing Zhang Jinghui's head against the wall. Chu Shiyao was dumbstruck, completely contrary to what she had imagined.

Even witnessing it firsthand, she still found it hard to believe that Chu Ge was this formidable! Those four had no chance to fight back!

He Qing, however, watched with a hint of admiration. The sight of Chu Ge's heroics was a sight she hadn't seen in a long time, and her thoughts inevitably returned to the days when Chu Ge protected her, her most unforgettable days.

Although she knew those four were mere appetizers for Chu Ge, she just wanted to witness Chu Ge's impressive prowess, his skillful moves that she could never tire of watching.

Once Zhang Jinghui's body collapsed to the ground, Chu Ge turned away, and He Qing swiftly resumed her usual demeanor, feigning surprise as she said, "Chu Ge, I didn't know you were this powerful!"

Chu Ge glanced at He Qing with a mix of exasperation and amusement, then went over to Chu Shiyao, gently patting her shoulder twice, "Let's go."

Filled with disbelief, Chu Shiyao nearly absentmindedly followed Chu Ge's steps, while He Qing continued smiling, savoring Chu Ge's retreating figure.

In a daze, Zhang Jinghui heard footsteps beside him, his consciousness slowly clarifying, only to find his nose hot and sticky. Instinctively wiping it, his hand showed a shocking crimson.

"You bastard, stop right there, if you have guts don't leave!"

After a reflexive shout, Zhang Jinghui began swearing at Chu Ge's retreating figure.

Never before had he been beaten like this, especially in front of a stunning beauty, reduced to this pathetic state with his nose seemingly broken — how could he swallow this indignation?

"Chu Ge, he told you to stop, looks like he wants to fight you too." Hearing Zhang Jinghui's shouting behind them, Chu Ge showed no reaction, but He Qing patted his shoulder with a smile.

Chu Ge turned around, sneering as he glanced at Zhang Jinghui, "Is that what you meant?"

Faced with Chu Ge's gaze, Zhang Jinghui immediately deflated. His shout had been purely instinctual; hearing Chu Ge ask, his scalp prickled, his face changed to a myriad of unpleasant hues, his eyes filled with venom and fear, he dared not say a word.

Seeing Zhang Jinghui silent, He Qing shook her head in apparent regret, "Hmm, he seemed quite bold a moment ago, turns out he's just a paper tiger. Let's go."

Under Zhang Jinghui's venomous and fearful gaze, the trio's silhouettes soon vanished from his sight.

"Damn! Really gutless! As soon as I told him to stop, he immediately ran away!" Zhang Jinghui breathed a sigh of relief, but still cursed to save face.

"Damn it, are you two useless? Where's your usual competence?"

Facing Chu Ge, Zhang Jinghui dared not speak; now he could only vent his anger on his two bodyguards. As soon as they got up, he stormed over and slapped each of them.

The two bodyguards, equally sullen, were helpless. After receiving a slap, one said gloomily, "Master, that man's skills were exceptional, I've tried my best."

Zhang Jinghui flew into a rage, jabbing a finger at his nose as he rebuked, "Damn! You think I'm blind? Can't I see that his skills are good?"

Seeing their master so infuriated, the other bodyguard didn't want to be scolded or beaten again. Before Zhang Jinghui could target him, he quickly said, "Master, please calm down, we know his name, and that he's the nurse's neighbor, we have plenty of opportunities to deal with him in the future."

Hearing this, Zhang Jinghui finally remembered, regaining his confidence, he snorted through his nose, immediately plotting his revenge.

In Zhang Jinghui's mind, no matter how well that Chu Ge fellow could fight, it was useless in today's world; he had plenty of ways to deal with him!

Leaving Mile Star Nightclub, Chu Ge took He Qing and Chu Shiyao home. The two women sat on the couch in his living room, while he went to Chu Shiyao's place to gather some gauze, tweezers, and other tools. He held Chu Shiyao's wrist tightly with one hand, while using the other to tend to her wounds.

"Ouch, ouch, ouch, Chu Ge, be gentle, ah ah... hiss..."

Originally, Chu Shiyao had a bunch of question marks in her head, but at this moment, she felt only pain. Her delicate eyebrows were tightly furrowed, and she kept inhaling sharply through her mouth.

"There's nothing to be done about the pain; bear with it. Luckily, you're a nurse, so you have these supplies at home. Otherwise, I'd have to send you to the hospital."

Chu Ge stared at Chu Shiyao's hand without looking up.

Chu Shiyao knew that Chu Ge was right, but it really hurt. She said gloomily, "They say if you often walk by the river, you're bound to get your shoes wet. I used to do these things for others, but I never thought today it'd be my turn."

"I say, you're quite bold, facing several men and still daring to fight back?"

"What else could I do? You weren't there at that time, so I could only fight them. Wet shoes are much better than a loss of dignity."

Hearing Chu Shiyao say this, both Chu Ge and He Qing were amused. After such an ordeal, she still had the mind to joke.

Though Chu Ge didn't witness the scene where Chu Shiyao fought so hard, he could somewhat imagine it. He truly admired her spirit. Beneath her graceful exterior lies the heart of a courageous woman.

If it had been an ordinary girl in that situation, she'd probably be too scared to move.

Watching Chu Ge's skilled bandaging, Chu Shiyao couldn't help but become more curious, asking, "Chu Ge, have you learned bandaging? Your technique seems even better than mine, and I'm a professional nurse!"

"Hmm, I've learned a bit." Chu Ge nodded, completing the final step of bandaging.

"Chu Ge, you're being too humble. I suggest you switch to being a male nurse. It's a rare profession, and with your skills, you'd be in demand. Many wealthy women would be queuing up for your service."

Looking at her left hand, Chu Shiyao teased.

Hearing Chu Shiyao say this, Chu Ge was speechless, and He Qing felt the same.

In He Qing's view, being a driver for Qin Ruojing was already beneath Chu Ge's talents.

As for suggesting that Chu Ge—who deserves to be showered with honors—becomes a male nurse, offering services that women could easily pay for, that's just laughable! Even she, dubbed as the foremost beauty of China, doesn't enjoy such a privilege.

Though slightly displeased by Chu Shiyao's jest, He Qing didn't show it. She knew Chu Ge and Chu Shiyao were close, so she just smiled and nodded, "Nurse Chu, that's a good idea. Chu Ge, why don't you consider it?"

Since He Qing spoke up, Chu Shiyao, who had been smiling, suddenly felt a bit uneasy. Having nursed He Junming for so long, she had met He Qing a few times and naturally knew this sibling pair wasn't to be underestimated.

In front of He Junming, Chu Shiyao felt no pressure and often joked or even "teased" him, but when she was with He Qing, she felt a deep sense of reverence from within.

Chu Ge, however, glared at He Qing annoyed, "I haven't settled with you for adding to the chaos earlier, and now you're teasing me? Alright, you both should go home. I need to rest."

"Oh." Feeling awkward, Chu Shiyao stood up from the sofa after hearing Chu Ge's words. But as soon as she got up, her stomach growled. She hadn't eaten since heading to Mile Star after work.

"Chu Ge, poor Nurse Chu just went through such a scare—not only hurt her hand but is also hungry, and you'd send her back like this?" He Qing, not wanting to go home early either, seized this excuse and smiled at Chu Ge.

Seeing He Qing speak up for her, Chu Shiyao felt both a little tense and very touched.

At the same time, she realized He Qing might not be so hard to approach; rather, she seemed quite friendly. And she was indeed hungry, so she looked at Chu Ge pitifully.

"With the way you're putting it, I don't seem like a good neighbor willing to help, but more like a heinous villain?"

Chu Ge gave He Qing a speechless look, then turned to Chu Shiyao, "Yaoyao, why don't you eat some crabs here before you leave? I remembered I have something to give you."

Following Chu Ge's gaze to the dining table, Chu Shiyao noticed the bright red crabs on a platter, and her eyes lit up. But then she saw two sets of remains indicating two people had recently eaten, and she froze.

From how Chu Ge and He Qing came together to rescue her, it seemed... Could it be… they were having dinner together just now?

What exactly is their relationship?

While Chu Shiyao was stunned, He Qing stood up from the sofa and went to the dining table, smiling at her, "Nurse Chu, come here. Your hand's inconvenient; I'll help you peel the crab shells."

Listening to He Qing say this, Chu Shiyao was completely dumbfounded. She couldn't fathom how someone like He Qing would offer to do such a thing.

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