Jiang Sheng was unaware that Xu Jianian had helped him in this matter, and that it was with Xu Jianian's instigation that Zhou Changgui was brought to justice.

Zhao Defu, who was listening nearby, chuckled and moved closer to Jiang Sheng, plopping down on a chair by the bed.

"After Shi Tou finished giving his statement, he had to leave because he had other things to do, so the two of us came to see you."

"You and your second sister have really suffered. Knowing there was medicine in that cup, you still drank it. What if they had put in something other than a sleeping potion, but something that could make people obey? What would you have done then?"

Faced with Zhao Defu's concern, Jiang Sheng simply smiled.

"Compared to sedatives, drugs that make people obedient are too expensive. Zhou Changgui doesn't have that much money, so naturally he can't afford them."

“Hey little brother,” Zhao Xuehui couldn’t help but look at Jiang Sheng with suspicion, her face full of doubt, “how do you know the price of such illegal drugs? You’re talking about it so skillfully, could it be that you’ve seen this kind of stuff before?”

Jiang Sheng's brow twitched; he hadn't expected Zhao Xuehui to react so quickly, immediately realizing this point.

Luckily, I didn't say too much, otherwise I really would have let something slip.

His mind raced, and he quickly made up an excuse with a bewildered smile.

"Second sister, look at what you're saying. I was just guessing. Besides, between a drug that makes someone fall asleep and be completely at their mercy, and a drug that makes someone obedient after drinking it, you can tell which one is more expensive, right?"

After a pause, Jiang Sheng spoke again.

"Besides, I've looked up related news online before, so I only have a basic understanding. How could a good freshman like me possibly get involved in something like this? Do I think my future isn't bright enough?"

His words carried a degree of credibility, and Zhao Xuehui no longer doubted them. Instead, she nodded in sudden realization and breathed a sigh of relief.

“Based on my understanding of you, you certainly wouldn’t do that,” Zhao Xuehui said, then looked at Xu Jianian, a sudden discomfort rising in her heart, but she still forced a smile and said, “Little girl, I’m really sorry that you witnessed such unclean things today.”

She knew that Xu Jianian was Jiang Sheng's friend. Although she felt something was off, Zhao Xuehui still greeted Xu Jianian with a friendly smile.

Xu Jianian smiled shyly, feeling as if she were meeting the parents.

Her fair cheeks flushed slightly, and she was about to say something when Zhao Defu, completely oblivious to her surroundings, started talking incessantly.

"You all don't know, but it was thanks to Xiao Xu's help that things went so smoothly, otherwise things really wouldn't have gone so well!"

Zhao Defu then, under the questioning gazes of the two, vividly recounted what had happened in the coffee shop to them.

After he finished speaking, he looked at Xu Jianian with admiration and said with a smile, "When I saw Xu Jianian sitting in the coffee shop, I told her about our plan and then discussed it with her."

"This plan was actually proposed by Xu Jianian himself. I never expected it to be so useful. Zhou Changgui has been arrested. Just thinking about it makes me feel incredibly happy!"

Zhao Defu chuckled, while Jiang Sheng and Zhao Xuehui exchanged a glance, both seeing surprise and astonishment in each other's eyes.

Unexpectedly, the reason this matter was so successful was due to Xu Jianian's significant assistance.

Thinking of this, Jiang Sheng sincerely thanked Xu Jianian.

"Xiao Xu, thank you so much for today. I'll treat you to a meal once I've recovered!"

Xu Jianian, unlike his usual carefree self, first smiled shyly, then his eyes darted around as if he had suddenly thought of something.

"How about this, you can owe me this favor for now, and I'll grant you any request whenever I remember, okay?"

Jiang Sheng thought for a moment, then looked at Xu Jianian's sly expression and couldn't help but smile and nod.

As for Zhao Xuehui standing beside her, seeing the gentle smile on her younger brother's face, which even carried a hint of tenderness, she couldn't help but feel a little unhappy and even a little disappointed.

However, she quickly suppressed these emotions and proactively changed the subject with a smile.

"But speaking of which, I'm a little hungry now. I've slept for two or three hours, and I didn't eat much at dinner. Xiao Fuzi, could you go to the hospital and get us some food?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Defu didn't think much of it and readily nodded in agreement.

Once Zhao Defu left, Xu Jianian felt it was inappropriate for him to stay, as the room felt somewhat awkward.

So she stood up and smiled at Jiang Sheng and Zhao Xuehui.

"Sister Zhao, and Jiang Sheng, I suddenly remembered I have something to do, so I'll head out first. I'll come see you again when I have time."

Xu Jianian took the initiative to resign, and Jiang Sheng did not try to stop him, but simply nodded.

Watching the other person leave, the smile on Jiang Sheng's face slowly faded only after the other person had left.

But as soon as he looked away from Zhao Xuehui, he found her staring at him with a scrutinizing and thoughtful gaze.

"Second, second sister," Jiang Sheng stammered, startled, "I don't think, I don't think I've offended you in any way, why are you looking at me like that..."

Suppressing her disappointment, Zhao Xuehui looked at Jiang Sheng's nervous expression and suddenly asked a question.

“Little brother, let me ask you honestly,” Zhao Xuehui paused for a moment and asked seriously, “Do you like that girl named Xu Jianian from earlier?”

"ah?"

Jiang Sheng was genuinely taken aback when suddenly asked such a private question, and for a moment he didn't know how to answer it.

After all, he did have some affection for Xu Jianian.

Moreover, recently, he has been going to Xu Jianian's home every Sunday to tutor Xu Jianian in English.

As they spent more time together, Jiang Sheng genuinely appreciated Xu Jianian's personality and temperament, and gradually developed a greater appreciation and fondness for her.

If Zhao Defu had asked him this question, Jiang Sheng might have tried to cover it up, but if he couldn't hide it any longer, he would have simply and readily admitted it.

But it was his second sister who asked him that question, and he really didn't know how to answer her. He was stunned for a long time before finally managing to stammer a smile.