The next morning, Mei Xiawen got a call from He Zhichu as soon as he woke up.
"Good morning, Professor He." Mei Xiawen quickly greeted him, "Are we going out now?"
He Zhichu's cool voice sounded over the phone, "Come down in half an hour, I'll send a car to pick you up."
Mei Xiawen came down half an hour later to see a Cadillac limousine parked in front of the Hilton Hotel.
Seeing him come down, a handsome Caucasian male driver wearing white gloves opened the door and got out. He helped him open the door on the other side and invited him in.
Mei Xiawen thanked him and entered the car to see He Zhichu sitting in the passenger seat. He smiled at him.
"You're too kind, Professor He." Mei Xiawen was flattered.
He even had a chauffeur. Professor He suddenly looked like a partner of a big law firm.
He Zhichu opened the small fridge in the car and took out a glass of red wine, "Want a drink?"
Drinking red wine so early in the morning …
Although Mei Xiawen didn't have this habit, he still accepted it so He Zhichu wouldn't look down on him.
"I don't have the habit of eating breakfast, so I usually have a glass of red wine with ice in the morning." He Zhichu raised his glass to Mei Xiawen before downing it.
Mei Xiawen also took a drink.
There was ice in the red wine, so it tasted cold and had a hint of lemon. It was more like a cocktail.
He Zhichu poured him another glass.
The limousine didn't feel like it was moving at all.
Mei Xiawen downed four or five glasses of red wine in a row before realizing they were already on the road.
Feeling slightly dizzy, Mei Xiawen held the glass and couldn't focus, "Prof … Professor He, where are we going?"
Although He Zhichu had drunk a lot, he wasn't drunk at all.
His expression was cold as he looked out the window, "We're going to pick up Nianzhi. Isn't she your girlfriend? Don't you want to hang out with her? "
Mei Xiawen grunted as he rubbed his temples and leaned back in his seat, completely drunk. He chuckled, "Girlfriend? Just a little bit more. I've always wanted her to be my girlfriend, but she wants me to wait for her. You want to test me for half a year before you agree to be my girlfriend. "
He Zhichu withdrew his gaze in surprise and looked Mei Xiawen up and down, as if he was trying to determine if he was telling the truth. "It's not that different, is it? They're holding hands in front of everyone … "
"It's just holding hands." Mei Xiawen was drunk and talkative. He couldn't help but complain, "I can't even hug her. She pushes me away all the time. She's probably the only virgin in our school, and she still has her first kiss … Hahahaha … I'm so useless. I chased after her for so long, and all I got was to hold her hand … "
He Zhichu didn't say anything and looked out the window again.
He picked up his phone and called Gu Nianzhi. "Nianzhi."
Gu Nianzhi was still sleeping in bed and only answered after the phone rang for a long time.
"Professor He?" Gu Nianzhi woke up as soon as she heard He Zhichu's voice. She sat up in bed, but her voice was still sleepy and hoarse. "What's up?"
"I'm taking Mei Xiawen to Harvard today, and I just remembered that you still need to get your injury checked out. I'll pick you up." He Zhichu hung up. Gu Nianzhi didn't even have a chance to object.
Thanks to Chen Lie's improved green ointment, the injury on her face had completely healed. Why would she need to go to the hospital?
But He Zhichu was taking Mei Xiawen to Harvard today, and as the proper host, Gu Nianzhi couldn't stay out of it.
Although she actually wanted to sleep alone at home all day …
She rushed into the bathroom to take a quick shower and picked out a ladylike white dress with white sneakers and a navy T-shirt. Her long hair was tied back with a hairband and she wore a navy baseball cap. She carried her small backpack and said to Yin Shixiong, "Brother Xiong, Professor He is taking Xiawen to Harvard. I want to go have some fun."
Yin Shixiong poked his head out of the room. "When are you coming back?"
"I don't know. Probably in the evening. I'll call you. " Gu Nianzhi's phone rang as she spoke. She glanced at it and said, "I have to go, they're already here to pick me up." She opened the door and ran out.
Not long after Gu Nianzhi left, Yin Shixiong came downstairs in disguise and followed them to Harvard.
He Zhichu's limousine was very flashy, and Yin Shixiong couldn't miss it even if he wanted to.
When they arrived at Harvard, Gu Nianzhi happily pointed out the various buildings to Mei Xiawen and told him which faculty they belonged to. She then took him to the Law Faculty building to look around and take a few photos.
Mei Xiawen smiled. "I can show off to everyone when I get back that I've been to Harvard before too."
"In your dreams." Gu Nianzhi gave him a sidelong glance and joked with him, making He Zhichu's presence seem unnecessary.
However, He Zhichu didn't seem to mind. He followed them unhurriedly, and at some point, a cigarette appeared in his hand. He stood in a smoking area on Harvard University.
Gu Nianzhi turned around and saw the flickering cigarette between his fingers. Her eyes flashed.
He Zhichu sensed something and looked up to see Gu Nianzhi staring at the cigarette between his fingers.
"Ok, I won't smoke anymore." He chuckled as he threw the cigarette into a nearby trash can.
Gu Nianzhi pursed her lips and didn't say anything. She turned to point to the School of Electrical Engineering building across from the Law Faculty. She said to Mei Xiawen, "That's the School of Electrical Engineering. I know a few Chinese students there."
"Yes, Nianzhi has a male idol there." He Zhichu folded his hands behind his back and stood on the other side of Gu Nianzhi. He squinted at the School of Electrical Engineering building.
"Male idol?" Mei Xiawen's heart skipped a beat. He looked at Gu Nianzhi in shock. "Who?
Gu Nianzhi blushed and said sheepishly, "Professor He was joking. I have many male idols. Xiawen, you're my male idol too! "
"Really?" Mei Xiawen laughed. Although he knew Gu Nianzhi was joking, he couldn't help but be happy.
He should be treated as a Prince Charming. His confidence, which had been shattered, instantly exploded again.
"Of course!" Gu Nianzhi nodded vigorously. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw He Zhichu's cool gaze on her. Gu Nianzhi turned to flatter him. "Professor He, you're my male idol too. I'm so lucky today. I have two male idols walking around campus with me. It's so awesome! "
He Zhichu glanced at Mei Xiawen. He didn't understand Gu Nianzhi's words. Was he happy or sad?
After all, He Zhichu didn't want to accept the title of a male idol on the same level as Mei Xiawen …
He raised his chin. "Let's go over there. Your injury needs a follow-up. "
Mei Xiawen quickly agreed. "Nianzhi, I was scared to death when I saw the injury on your face the other day. Are you okay now? "
Gu Nianzhi touched her face and said smoothly, "I think I'm fine now. But I still need to get a diagnosis. "
He Zhichu didn't say anything else. He took Gu Nianzhi and Mei Xiawen to the Harvard Medical School Affiliated Hospital.
This time, he was looking for a dermatologist.
"Dr. Thomas, thank you for your help." He Zhichu pulled Gu Nianzhi over. "Look at her face. She was beaten up two days ago. Although the swelling has subsided, I'm worried that the insides aren't completely healed."
Dr. Thomas examined Gu Nianzhi attentively. To be on the safe side, he even took an X-ray to make sure the skull wasn't deformed.
They waited at the hospital for an hour before receiving the X-ray.
"I can guarantee that she's recovering very well. Not only is her skull intact, but even her skin is healed. There's no scar at all." Dr. Thomas was an old man with a white beard. He was very kind to Gu Nianzhi. After the examination, he even gave her a lollipop.
Gu Nianzhi sucked on the lollipop and smiled as she walked between He Zhichu and Mei Xiawen.
As they walked along the corridor, Gu Nianzhi noticed that there were US soldiers in camouflage uniforms standing guard at the entrance of one of the rooms.
What kind of important person was living here?
As soon as the thought popped into Gu Nianzhi's mind, she saw a woman with a white bandage on her head and one arm in a sling. Half of her face was swollen like a steamed bun. She was being supported by someone as she slowly walked out of the room.
He Zhichu stopped and pulled Gu Nianzhi to his side. "This way." He led her and Mei Xiawen to another corridor.
Although they walked quickly, the woman still saw them.
It was Xin Xinggao, whose wrist had been broken and concussed by Gu Nianzhi.
She stared at Gu Nianzhi's disappearing figure in shock. Why did she look so familiar?
She asked the nurse who was supporting her, "Who was that girl? Do you recognize her? "
The nurse shook her head. "I can ask for you."
They had all seen the three people come from the dermatology room.
The nurse called someone over and asked, "There were three people just now, two men and a woman. They came from that direction. Do you know who they are?"
The person happened to be the dermatologist, Dr. Thomas's nurse. She told her, "That's Dr. Thomas's patient. Isn't that girl beautiful? I only know her surname is Gu, and she's a student of Professor He from the Faculty of Law. Her injuries have just healed. Fortunately, her face isn't disfigured, otherwise … "He stopped abruptly and glanced at Xin Xinggao with some apprehension.
Xin Xinggao's skull was slightly crooked from the blow. Without cosmetic orthodontic surgery, her face would be disfigured.
That was why her room was arranged next to the dermatology room. It would make it easier for Dr. Thomas to examine her and decide on a cosmetic surgery plan.
Her surname was Gu, and she was He Zhichu's student. Who else could it be?
Xin Xinggao felt a surge of anger rise from the bottom of her heart and was stuck in her throat. She turned around and entered the room. She picked up the phone and dialed the mysterious number. "… I want to see Lieutenant Colonel Peter."
Lieutenant Colonel Peter arrived at the Harvard Medical School Affiliated Hospital half an hour later.
He was a middle-aged man with a big belly. He stood in front of Xin Xinggao's bed with his hands clasped behind his back. He had a friendly smile on his face. "Xin, how are you? Are you feeling better? "
Xin Xinggao glared at him angrily. "I just want to ask you, why is Gu Nianzhi fine?! She beat me up like this. Doesn't she have to be held criminally responsible?! "
Lieutenant Colonel Peter was furious. He hadn't told Xin Xinggao about this yet …
Xin Xinggao had just woken up from a coma. She had just started her rehabilitation and was about to undergo cosmetic surgery.
She had no idea what had happened after that.
"Here's the thing …" Lieutenant Colonel Peter rubbed his hands nervously. "You're not held criminally responsible for the fight."
"What?!" Xin Xinggao felt a sweet lump in her throat. She was about to vomit blood. "What kind of law is that?! I don't believe it! "
"But it's the truth." Lieutenant Colonel Peter raised his sparse blond eyebrows. "There are precedents. Baseball, ice hockey, all of them. Fights on the field are not held criminally responsible as long as no one is killed or seriously injured. "
"She beat me up like this and that's not a serious injury?!" Xin Xinggao was on the verge of punching the bed.
She was clinging to Gu Nianzhi because she was afraid and uncertain.
She knew what she had done. Even the Huaxia Empire's international students had drawn a line with her.
She wouldn't care if they just ignored her and isolated her.
She was most afraid of what Gu Nianzhi had done — beating her up!
If she didn't deal with it seriously, others would follow suit and take her life at any moment …
"From a medical point of view, your injury isn't considered a serious injury." Lieutenant Colonel Peter said matter-of-factly, "As for Gu, she was also injured. The doctor issued a certificate saying that her injury is comparable to yours."
"That's impossible!" Xin Xinggao screamed, her voice echoing in the room. "She recovered a long time ago! I just saw her walk past my ward, swaggering around! How is she like me? I can't even get out of bed right now! "
"… Is that so?" Lieutenant Colonel Peter frowned. "But she has a doctor's certificate. Xin, you have to know that the court only looks at evidence. They only look at the doctor's certificate to confirm the injury. "
Xin Xinggao gripped the bedsheets so tightly that the veins on the back of her hands were bulging.
"Tell me, what do I have to do to make sure that Gu goes to jail?" Xin Xinggao wouldn't let Gu Nianzhi go. She wanted to make an example out of her and the US military to guarantee her safety. "I've done so much for you, you can't do this to me!"
Lieutenant Colonel Peter shook his head and spread his hands. "It's no use. She has Professor He's support, it'll be hard to sue her. Xin, there's something I didn't tell you. We just settled with Professor He because he sued me and my department for lynching his students. All we did was ask the campus police to handcuff his students. "
Xin Xinggao's eyes widened. "It's that hard?"
"Yes, it's harder than you think."
"I don't believe you." Xin Xinggao spat out through clenched teeth. She closed her eyes and lay on the bed, panting slightly. Finally, she said, "Lieutenant Colonel Peter, I want to find out what constitutes a serious injury."
Lieutenant Colonel Peter looked at Xin Xinggao and broke into a huge smile. "Xin, you're really smart." He waved at her. "I'll wait for your good news."
…
Mei Xiawen stayed in Boston for six days and flew home on the seventh day.
He Zhichu gave Gu Nianzhi the day off and arranged for a chauffeur and bodyguard to accompany them everywhere.
Mei Xiawen's head hurt when he saw that Gu Nianzhi didn't seem to mind and continued to have fun. She even told him that she had been attending classes every day since she arrived in Boston, from the classroom to the apartment. She had never had the chance to go to those places, and that it was all thanks to him that she could.
Mei Xiawen felt sorry for Gu Nianzhi and didn't mind the chauffeur and bodyguard following her around anymore.
On the seventh day, Gu Nianzhi had just sent Mei Xiawen off on the plane when she received a court summons.
It turned out that Xin Xinggao's condition had suddenly worsened and her brain had been severely damaged. The doctor diagnosed that the damage to her intelligence was irreparable.
Simply put, she had beaten Xin Xinggao to the point where she couldn't take care of herself. It was considered a serious injury in medical terms, so the court accepted her lawsuit and summoned Gu Nianzhi to appear in court.
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4,200 words, two chapters in one, including 3,200 monthly votes and chapters.
That was all for the night.
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