Chapter 324 Jealousy

On the way to the hospital, Gu Nan looked down at Jiang Ran and saw that her brows were furrowed and her expression was slightly gloomy. After hesitating for a moment, she asked in a low voice.

"What exactly happened? How could three people suddenly faint at the same time?"

Hearing Gu Nan's question, Jiang Ran pursed her lips slightly and recounted the general course of events in a deep voice.

However, they avoided going into details about the evil spirits, only saying that they were secretly harmed.

Upon hearing this, Gu Nan's expression froze, then turned cold and sharp. He then coldly rebuked, "Damn it! It seems he came prepared, deliberately choosing a time of panic to launch a sneak attack!"

Seeing that he tacitly attributed the matter to the person behind the scenes, Jiang Ran's eyes narrowed slightly, but she did not say anything more.

Although judging from the current situation, only the person behind the scenes has such extraordinary people and practitioners of evil arts, she always felt that there was more to this matter than met the eye, and it was definitely not as simple as it seemed.

"Once they arrive at the hospital, there's no need to send them to the emergency room. Just take them to a private ward to rest," Jiang Ran said in a low voice, her brows furrowed with exhaustion.

After hearing this, Gu Nan nodded slightly and slowly replied, "I understand."

He was already used to such mystical arts; the doctors had been helpless against their conditions several times before when they were ambushed, and this time would be no exception.

To make it easier to take care of him, Jiang Ran specially arranged for Si Jiliang and the twins to be in the same ward. This news quickly reached Si Yanxiao's ears.

Upon learning that the twins were unconscious, Si Yanxiao's expression changed drastically, but he was held back by company affairs. The hospital's protective equipment was insufficient, and he needed to contact suppliers to increase production and take appropriate measures.

By the time everything was settled, it was already late at night.

Si Yanxiao rubbed his sore neck, a hint of fatigue flashing across his face, then picked up his car keys and drove to the hospital.

Because of the rapid spread of the epidemic, the hospital remained brightly lit until late at night as people came to seek medical attention.

Si Yanxiao looked at the large crowd in the hospital, his brow furrowing almost imperceptibly. He then sidestepped and headed towards the location sent by Gu Nan.

Unexpectedly, on her way to the twins' ward, she happened to pass by Si Jiliang's room and glanced at it, spotting a familiar figure from behind.

Jiang Ran sat by the hospital bed with her eyes lowered, staring blankly as Si Jiliang conducted the trial. Under the dim light, there was a sense of tranquility and peace.

Upon seeing this, Si Yanxiao's eyes suddenly sharpened, feeling that the scene before him was particularly glaring.

Jiang Ran was unaware of the gaze outside the door. She lowered her eyes to look at Si Jiliang, and the memories that had flashed through her mind earlier reappeared.

He was very puzzled. If he really knew him before, why did he have no impression of him at all?

His sudden change in attitude towards himself... could it be because he discovered something from it?

A multitude of questions lingered in Jiang Ran's mind, her brows furrowing slightly, her heart filled with astonishment.

Si Yanxiao stood outside the door and watched coldly for a while, his gaze darkening slightly, before turning and leaving.

Gu Nan was guarding the twins' room when she heard the doorknob turn. She turned around and saw Si Yanxiao walking in.

"Are you done with your work?" Gu Nan asked softly.

Si Yanxiao nodded slightly, then quickly walked to the two of them. Seeing that their complexions were normal and there was nothing else wrong, he felt relieved.

Before he could ask, Gu Nan explained, "They are fine, they just need to rest for a while."

"Mm." Si Yanxiao responded softly, then slowly said, "Thank you for your hard work."

Gu Nan curled her lip and sneered, "So formal?"

Si Yanxiao looked tired and chuckled softly.

Seeing that his expression was strange, Gu Nan knew that he hadn't had a proper rest since the start of the epidemic, and sighed helplessly.

She reached out and gently patted his shoulder to comfort him.

Then, changing the subject, she asked, "Have you seen Jiang Ran?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Si Yanxiao's expression suddenly turned serious, but Gu Nan did not notice and continued, "Si Jiliang was also implicated this time. She has been guarding over there. You should be able to pass by if you come here."

"What does this have to do with me?" Si Yanxiao suddenly asked in a cold voice.

Gu Nan was taken aback upon hearing this, not understanding why he, who had previously shown some improvement in his relationship with Jiang Ran, was now acting this way.

"What's going on?" Gu Nan asked in surprise, "You guys..."

Before he could finish speaking, the door was suddenly pushed open from the outside, and Jiang Ran walked in slowly.

Gu Nan stopped abruptly before she could finish speaking, raised an eyebrow, and said sarcastically, "Oh, speak of the devil and he appears."

Jiang Ran looked puzzled, then saw Gu Nan give Si Yanxiao a meaningful look before chuckling, "You guys chat, I'm leaving."

After saying that, he turned around and walked away. When he passed Jiang Ran, he nodded slightly, and Jiang Ran nodded slightly in return.

As Gu Nan's figure disappeared behind the closed door, only Si Yanxiao and Jiang Ran remained, staring at each other in bewilderment.

Si Yanxiao's gaze darkened, and an unnatural expression flashed across his face. He lowered his eyes to look at Si Zuochen and Si Youlin, without uttering a word.

Jiang Ran also noticed his unusual behavior. Seeing his extremely awkward expression, a look of doubt flashed across her face.

He then took the initiative to ask, "How did you end up here?!"

Si Yanxiao pursed his lips slightly and replied in a deep voice, "This is a message from Gu Nan."

"Oh," Jiang Ran responded softly, then asked about the recent situation on their side.

Si Yanxiao gave a brief and concise explanation, which Jiang Ran, even with her slow reaction time, could perceive the change in Si Yanxiao's attitude.

"What's wrong? Are you too tired?" Jiang Ran asked slowly, guessing.

Upon hearing this, a hint of displeasure flashed through Si Yanxiao's heart, and he replied coldly, "Don't bother with your business. You should spend your time looking after the one next door."

"After all, he was also implicated, wasn't he?"

Hearing the sarcastic tone in his words, Jiang Ran pursed her lips slightly, and a hint of displeasure flashed between her brows.

His eyes narrowed, and he spoke in a cold voice, "What do you mean by that?"

Si Yanxiao suddenly scoffed and retorted, "You were also injured and unconscious, so why weren't you there taking care of the child?"

Hearing his condemnation, Jiang Ran frowned slightly, her face showing displeasure, and replied coldly, "With Gu Nan here, I can rest assured."

Why are you getting so worked up about this?

Jiang Ran retorted coldly, revealing her sharp tongue once again.

But to Si Yanxiao, it sounded like he was trying to exonerate Si Jiliang. His expression suddenly darkened, and he let out a cold sneer.

Jiang Ran's eyes narrowed slightly, and she turned and left.

Si Yanxiao watched her departing figure, then abruptly turned his head to the side, clearly furious.

The two had no contact for several days, which strained their relationship.

Since that argument, Jiang Ran had vaguely guessed the reason for his anger, but she dared not think about it further.

She originally wanted to sit down and calmly discuss the matter with Si Yanxiao. He was aware of his own abilities and had some understanding of metaphysics.

However, this matter has deviated from the fundamental point, and it is simply too unbelievable.

Just as he was pondering whether to elaborate, the butler's exclamation suddenly came from outside the door: "Sir!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ran suddenly stood up and walked towards the door. She came face to face with Si Yanxiao and her heart skipped a beat. After she came to her senses, the two of them were staring at each other in disbelief.

When Si Yanxiao saw her suddenly rush out, a look of surprise flashed across his face, then he pursed his lips and remained silent.

The butler sensed that something was off between the two and quickly made an excuse to leave.

Only Si Yanxiao and Jiang Ran remained in the corridor, and an awkward atmosphere suddenly filled the air.

Jiang Ran reached out and lightly touched the tip of her nose, coughed twice, and a hint of awkwardness flashed across her face.

Then, feigning nonchalance, he asked, "Just got back?"

When Si Yanxiao saw her speak first, he raised an eyebrow, looking surprised, and then replied in a low voice, "Mm."

"Do you have time? Let's talk." Jiang Ran steeled herself and asked directly.

"Okay." Si Yanxiao didn't expect Jiang Ran to take the initiative. His eyes darkened, and he responded softly.

His gaze fell on Jiang Ran's bedroom, his brows furrowed slightly, and a questioning look flashed across his face.

Seeing this, Jiang Ran quickly closed the door, pretending not to have seen anything. She then gestured downstairs and asked in a low voice, "Let's go."

After saying that, she walked away. Si Yanxiao looked puzzled but did not refute her. He followed her downstairs.

The two sat facing each other in the main hall. Si Yanxiao pursed his lips and asked in a deep voice, "What do you want to say?"