"Yes, sir!" Yin Shixiong instinctively saluted, completely out of reflex.
After hanging up, Yin Shixiong looked out the window. It was already past 5pm, so he should go pick up Gu Nianzhi.
Therefore, she called He Zhichu again. "Professor He? Thank you so much for today. Is Nianzhi better? I'll come pick her up now … "
"No need." He Zhichu spat out the words coldly. The coldness seemed to follow the phone signal all the way to Yin Shixiong. "She's already gone."
"Gone?" Yin Shixiong was shocked. "When did she leave? Why didn't you send her back? She's just a little girl, and she's just injured. How could you bear to do that?! "
"Why wouldn't I? What a joke. " He Zhichu hung up without another word. He folded his arms behind his head and leaned back in the large, soft chair. He turned the chair 180 degrees to look out the window at the scenery of the lake and mountains. His long legs rested on the windowsill as he ignored the ringing of his phone.
Yin Shixiong called again, but no one picked up.
He was so anxious that he didn't have time to think about why He Zhichu's attitude had suddenly changed. He pushed open his room door and rushed out.
But when he reached the door, he turned back again.
His gaze fell on the small shoe rack by the door.
On it was the pair of Under-Armor sakura sneakers Gu Nianzhi had worn out today. The panda print slippers she wore at home were gone …
This meant that Gu Nianzhi had already returned.
Yin Shixiong breathed a sigh of relief. It looked like He Zhichu's words were reliable. Gu Nianzhi had indeed left his house and returned to the apartment.
But he remembered that it was a full three miles from He Zhichu's house to their apartment. He didn't know how Gu Nianzhi had returned by herself.
Yin Shixiong walked to Gu Nianzhi's room door and knocked lightly. "Nianzhi? Nianzhi? Are you back? "
Gu Nianzhi hugged the panda pillow and curled up behind the bay window curtains. She was completely hidden.
Yin Shixiong called her a few times before she replied with a muffled "Mm."
Yin Shixiong quickly opened the door.
Luckily, the door wasn't locked.
As soon as Yin Shixiong entered, he looked around but didn't see Gu Nianzhi.
He looked again and found Gu Nianzhi's panda slippers under the bay window sill.
So he was hiding on the windowsill.
Yin Shixiong walked over slowly. His voice was very calm. "Nianzhi, what's wrong? Brother Xiong, don't you want to see him anymore? "
As he spoke, he walked to the bay window and lifted the curtain with one hand.
Gu Nianzhi looked up and met his eyes. Her red and swollen right cheek looked even more swollen, and her large, dark eyes were like two mirrors that reflected her reflection.
"Why is the swelling worse?" Yin Shixiong squatted down to keep eye level with her. "Didn't Professor He take you to the hospital?"
Gu Nianzhi thought about how He Zhichu had gotten all the medicine from the doctor. She couldn't help feeling even more depressed. She mumbled, "Brother Xiong, where were you when I was locked up?"
"Uh …" Yin Shixiong felt a little guilty. He rolled his eyes and said seriously, "I called Professor He and asked him to save you. You know Brother Xiong isn't familiar with the United States, so he's not as capable as Professor He. "
"Oh?" Gu Nianzhi rolled her eyes. "So you were the one who called? I was wondering how Professor He knew … "
"Yeah, I called Huo Shao after that." Yin Shixiong had to explain his whereabouts, lest Gu Nianzhi think he didn't care about her safety.
Gu Nianzhi's heart skipped a beat when she heard this.
She looked down and buried her swollen right cheek against the panda pillow. She asked quietly, "… Uncle Huo knows?"
Yin Shixiong didn't tell the truth. "Huo Shao is very busy, so he doesn't know yet. Little Ze said he would tell him when Huo Shao gets back. But you're fine now, so you don't have to tell him anymore, right? "
Gu Nianzhi thought about it. Her long eyelashes fluttered, and she finally said dejectedly, "Forget it, don't tell him. Uncle Huo might scold me if I tell him. "
Instead of studying, he only knew how to play, and even got into a gang fight …
Gu Nianzhi thought she could imagine Huo Shaoheng's stern, solemn expression, and perhaps a look of deep disappointment in his eyes.
Yin Shixiong raised an eyebrow and sat next to her. He patted her shoulder and comforted her. "Nianzhi, tell me the truth. When has Huo Shao ever scolded you?"
Gu Nianzhi was speechless.
"He doesn't talk most of the time." Yin Shixiong chuckled.
Gu Nianzhi was furious. She pushed Yin Shixiong, her eyes red. "Brother Xiong, you're adding fuel to the fire! I'm already very upset, and you're still talking about it! "
"Fine, fine, I was just joking. I was just teasing you." Yin Shixiong carried her down. "Here, I have some top-notch ointment. Apply it on your face. I guarantee the swelling won't be visible by tomorrow."
"Really?" Gu Nianzhi looked at Yin Shixiong suspiciously. "There's such a good ointment?"
"The famous Improved Green Ointment, an ancient Huaxia medicine formula, made by Chen Lie. You deserve it." Yin Shixiong dragged Gu Nianzhi to his room and rummaged through his drawers for the Improved Green Ointment, which could treat soft tissue bruises. He carefully applied it on Gu Nianzhi.
As soon as the ointment touched her face, Gu Nianzhi felt a penetrating coolness seep into her skin. The burning sensation immediately subsided.
This was definitely much better than the Western medicine prescribed by American emergency room doctors.
Gu Nianzhi also believed that ancient Huaxia medicine was definitely better for the skin.
She felt much better. She took the Improved Green Ointment from Yin Shixiong and asked, "Do you have any ointment for muscle soreness? I walked for an hour today. My legs are about to break. "
"You walked for an hour?" Yin Shixiong was shocked. "When did you walk for an hour? Doesn't Professor He drive a Lamborghini? Why would he let you walk? "
Gu Nianzhi became angry at the mention of He Zhichu. She pouted unhappily. "Professor He kicked me out and didn't send me a car. I walked back alone."
"What?!" Yin Shixiong jumped three feet into the air and almost flew into a rage. He roared, "He made a seriously injured little girl like you walk for more than an hour?!"
"Yes, yes, yes!" Gu Nianzhi nodded. "Isn't that too much?!"
"It really is too much!" Yin Shixiong punched the wall. He was deeply ashamed of what he had just said to Huo Shaoheng.
He took back his words.
He didn't believe that He Zhichu had taken a liking to Gu Nianzhi.
As long as a man loved a woman, how could he bear to let her suffer like this?!
Besides, Gu Nianzhi was still injured …
"No, I have to call him. This kind of thing has to be explained clearly. What if something happens to you? Can he afford to compensate you? "Yin Shixiong kept calling He Zhichu's number in his anger.
He Zhichu was annoyed and finally blocked Yin Shixiong's number.
Gu Nianzhi grabbed Yin Shixiong's hand and shook it. "Brother Xiong, stop calling. I'll tell you something. I met someone on the way back. Can you guess who it was? "
"How would I guess? There are so many people in this world. You've really tested me. "Yin Shixiong panted heavily as he suppressed the anger in his heart.
Gu Nianzhi giggled as she got him a drink. "It was our university class rep, Mei Xiawen."
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It was the third watch.
It was the beginning of August. Were there no more guaranteed monthly votes?
Asking for guaranteed monthly votes and recommendation votes.
Also, if you wanted to join the group, you could do so now. The larger group only needed to subscribe to the Major General. There was a post in the book review section welcoming everyone to the Major General's group. After the relatives replied, they only needed to specify the username of the reply when they applied.
o(n_n)o~。
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