Chapter 175 South Branch, We Start Over

He knew Xie Nanzhi's flight information. Logically speaking, she should have arrived in Gangcheng by now. Why hadn't she arrived yet?

Mu Lin comforted her, "Auntie, don't worry. I'll send someone to find Miss Nan right now, and I'll get back to you as soon as I have any news."

Wang Shufen: "Okay, then I'll wait for your news."

Mu Lin hurriedly hung up the phone, extremely anxious.

With the fate of Second Master unknown and his sister-in-law missing, Mu Lin was in a real bind.

Mu Lin walked to Tie Tou's side with a serious expression and whispered, "My sister-in-law is missing. I'll go check. Second Master, you keep watch here. Notify me immediately if there's any news."

Tie Tou's pupils dilated in shock. "Your sister-in-law is missing?"

Mu Lin nodded. "Yes, my sister-in-law's mother just called. Second Master is currently unconscious. If something happens to my sister-in-law, how will we explain it to him?"

Mu Lin and Tie Tou both knew how important Xie Nanzhi was to Wei Chizheng.

She was his precious treasure, etched into his very being; no one else could touch her.

Tie Tou said, "Okay, leave this to me. If anything happens to your sister-in-law, let me know immediately."

Mu Lin is gone.

Mu Jiaojiao watched him leave with red eyes. After Mu Lin had gone far away, she asked Tie Tou, "Why did Mu Lin leave?"

Tie Tou didn't say much, he just casually said, "It's nothing."

Unable to get an answer, Mu Jiaojiao's curiosity grew.

Those familiar with Wei Chizheng know that Tie Tou and Mu Lin are his right-hand men. Given the current situation, the fact that Mu Lin is not guarding outside the ward must mean something serious has happened.

On the other side.

Pei Jingchuan found a doctor to bandage Xie Nanzhi's wounds. After applying medicine to the torn flesh, Pei Jingchuan gave the doctor a look, and the two left the wooden house.

As the sun sets, its afterglow bathes the earth.

The doctor said with difficulty, "Sir, I have done a preliminary examination on this lady, and her blindness is very likely caused by improper use of medication. You might want to think about whether you have given her any medication recently?"

Pei Jingchuan frowned, and after a few seconds, asked, "Is it possible that the anesthetic could damage the optic nerve?"

The doctor was shocked. "Yes, anesthesia works by numbing all the nerves in the body. The dosage of anesthesia during clinical surgery is controlled with extreme care. If it is abused without authorization, it is very likely that the dosage will not be controlled properly and side effects will occur. In severe cases, it may even lead to the patient's death."

Pei Jingchuan's face immediately turned frighteningly cold. He remained silent for a long time, staring at the sleeping Xie Nanzhi, seemingly lost in thought.

Seeing that he remained silent, the doctor became increasingly anxious. He kindly advised, "Sir, if possible, you should take this lady to the hospital for treatment. Perhaps her eyes can be restored. I'm just afraid that if we delay too long, it will hinder her treatment."

Pei Jingchuan's cold and gloomy expression suddenly softened with a smile, a smile that sent chills down one's spine.

He spoke slowly, "No need, this is fine."

The doctor was greatly shocked.

This man looked so nervous before, how come he's suddenly so nonchalant?

Considering that the woman on the bed had her hands and feet chained, the doctor dared not ask any more questions, lest he get into trouble.

"Then I'll be going now."

Pei Jingchuan smiled, his mind completely focused on Xie Nanzhi.

She could see nothing; once again, she went blind.

Just like at the beginning of their marriage, she was like that, unable to see anything else; her world consisted only of him, and no one else existed.

Does this mean they can start over?

Just like before, there was only room for him in her heart. She would love him, indulge him, and depend on him.

This time, Pei Jingchuan will not let her down again.

After all, the woman who caused their marriage to break down is dead, and Wei Chizheng is going to die too. That's good, they're both dead, so they can start over.

This is an opportunity given to him by God, and he is determined to seize it.

In the dead of night, Pei Jingchuan lay beside Xie Nanzhi, and this time, he did not make any advances.

He was already very content just to hold her like this as he fell asleep.

His arm rested on her slender waist, feeling her warmth through the thin fabric. They had been married for three years, sharing the same bed countless nights; he knew every inch of her skin intimately.

Xie Nanzhi resisted with all her might, but she had no power to fight back. Fortunately, Pei Jingchuan did not do anything further excessive.

Xie Nanzhi was on tenterhooks, her mouth was drooling with tension, and even her breathing was wary.

In the quiet night, Pei Jingchuan spoke softly, "Nanzhi, do you know how much I miss our past? Those were the three happiest and most peaceful years of my life."

Xie Nanzhi didn't respond, and Pei Jingchuan continued, "From as far back as I can remember, it was in the orphanage. I was introverted, and the other children in the orphanage liked to bully me. Only Xie Xiyan was willing to play with me and didn't look down on me. So, I vowed to be good to her and try my best to fulfill her every wish. But I confused gratitude with love. I thought my feelings for Xie Xiyan were love, which is why I did so many things that hurt you."

It wasn't until you aborted our child and left me that I realized the person I truly loved was you, and my feelings for Xie Xiyan were merely a brother's affection for his sister. I want to be with you forever, I want to grow old with you. Nanzhi, I made a mistake, but I have been punished and have paid the price for my actions. God has given me a second chance, and all I want is to be with you.

Xie Nanzhi didn't know how much of what he said was true, but that wasn't what she cared about.

A person who has committed heinous crimes and still shows no remorse to this day is not worthy of forgiveness.

But she thought it over a lot. Given the current situation, confronting him head-on would be like throwing an egg against a rock, and it wouldn't do her any good.

She couldn't provoke him, at least not now.

She needs to wait for the right opportunity to act.

Xie Nanzhi spoke calmly, a rare occurrence, "But it's a fact that you hurt me for Xie Xiyan's sake. This scar is on my heart, and even if it heals, it will still leave a mark."

Pei Jingchuan tightened his arms around her waist, his expression somewhat flustered. "I will atone for my sins and spend the rest of my life making up for what I owe you, Nanzhi. I only need an opportunity now. You've forgotten about me and Xie Xiyan, and I don't care about your past with Wei Chi. Nanzhi, let's start over."

Just because he doesn't mind, does she have to be grateful?

He's overthinking it; he doesn't need his tolerance.

However, given the disadvantageous situation, it was better to go along with what he said. "Actually, my marriage proposal to Wei Chi was just a transaction. He needed my cooperation in adopting a child. I needed the material conditions he promised me to satisfy my ambition. As for what you saw in the car... I was already unconscious at the time, which is why... It was only that one time with him."

The bright moonlight shone on Pei Jingchuan's face, and his eyes lit up, his excitement and agitation were clearly visible.

"You don't like him?"