Chapter 379 Strange Things

As soon as the two stepped out of the ward, they heard suppressed sobs coming from inside. They immediately stopped in their tracks, their faces showing reluctance.

Jiang Yuechen turned and looked towards the ward. He saw Ji Xia curled up against the wall, her body slender, her arms wrapped around her knees, her shoulders shaking as she buried her head in her hands and sobbed. Seeing this, Jiang Yuechen frowned slightly, and a strange emotion suddenly welled up in his heart. It was as if something had quietly taken root and sprouted in his heart.

Seeing his displeasure and helplessness, Jiang Ran sighed softly, patted his back gently, and whispered, "Let's go."

"Mm," Jiang Yuechen responded softly, then followed her away.

After the two reached the parking lot and found themselves alone, Jiang Yuechen's eyes narrowed, and he couldn't help but exclaim angrily, "What kind of person is Cheng Shuyuan? How dare he repay kindness with enmity and turn the tables on us!"

After Ji Xia's incident, he immediately sent people to investigate everything about the Cheng Group and learned that Cheng Shuyuan's success today was entirely due to the secret help of the Ji family.

Therefore, his behavior is even more despicable.

Seeing the coldness on his face, Jiang Ran pursed her lips and softly echoed, "Since he dared to lay a hand on Ji Xia, he has to bear the consequences!"

With a hint of threat in his tone, Jiang Yuechen replied in a deep voice, "I will take care of it."

His words clearly implied that he was taking the blame upon himself. Jiang Ran looked up at him seriously, a strange glint in her eyes.

He hesitated for a moment, then suddenly asked, "Brother... what do you think of Ji Xia?"

Jiang Yuechen was taken aback upon hearing this, a hint of helplessness flashing across his face. He asked in confusion, "Why are you suddenly bringing this up?"

Jiang Ran looked up at him, her eyes scrutinizing him, and replied in a deep voice, "Don't you think you're being too concerned about Ji Xia's affairs?"

Those involved are often confused, while bystanders see things clearly.

Jiang Yuechen's attitude in the ward just now was too abnormal, going beyond the relationship between ordinary friends, not to mention that the two of them had only interacted a few times.

This progress is a bit too fast.

Jiang Yuechen's eyes flickered slightly, his lips narrowed, and his gaze drifted, unsure how to respond for a moment.

He didn't know why, but after seeing Ji Xia being wronged, he felt a surge of anger and wished he could tear Cheng Shuyuan to pieces!

But this feeling never reappeared except after learning of Jiang Ran's murder.

He keenly sensed something was wrong with himself, but his first instinct was to run away.

Thinking of this, Jiang Yuechen's heart trembled, and he replied in a low voice, "I only did it because she saved me before... to repay a debt of gratitude."

Jiang Ran noticed the lack of confidence in his explanation, raised an eyebrow, and asked in return, "Is that so?"

When Jiang Yuechen saw her raise a question, he quickly said, "Of course! Don't overthink it!"

As she spoke, she pursed her lips slightly, changed the subject, and asked, "How's the situation on your end? Do you have any leads on Ah Chen?"

He knew that the entire Si family was busy with Si Zuochen's affairs, including Jiang Ran, who had been without news for several days. Even her visit to Ji Xia this time was due to her excessive worry and anxiety.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ran's eyes darkened slightly, and a hint of difficulty flashed across his face. He replied in a deep voice, "I have some scattered information, but the people on the other side are too cautious, and there is also a strange person from another world secretly overseeing things. I'm afraid things will be very troublesome."

"An extraordinary person from another world?" Jiang Yuechen looked surprised upon hearing this, then asked in confusion, "Is someone as proficient in metaphysics as you?"

"More or less." Jiang Ran did not refute, but responded in a low voice.

Although metaphysics and sorcery are two completely different directions, they are essentially the same and come from the same source.

"Is there anything I can help you with? I can send someone to assist you."

He paused slightly, then continued, "Although my connections aren't as extensive as the Si family's, I still have some channels that might come in handy at crucial moments."

Seeing the worry on his face, Jiang Ran knew his feelings for the twins, and a warm feeling suddenly rose in her heart.

Her eyes flickered slightly, and she replied in a low voice, "Alright, then I won't stand on ceremony."

“Mm,” Jiang Yuechen replied repeatedly.

He was kidnapped before Si Zuochen and knew nothing about the news. He wanted to help but was powerless to do so. Now that the situation has finally stabilized, he wants to do his part to help.

The two discussed some directions and details of the search, and only parted ways after reaching a consensus.

Jiang Yuechen watched Jiang Ran drive away until the car disappeared from sight before turning around and walking towards the VIP ward.

Ji Xia had already calmed herself down. Apart from her red eyes, there was nothing else unusual about her. It was as if she wasn't the one who had just burst into tears.

Jiang Yuechen paused outside the door, hesitated for a moment, and then pushed the door open and went in.

Upon seeing who it was, Ji Xia's eyes flickered slightly, and she said softly, "Thank you for your hard work. I can manage on my own. You should go back and rest."

There was still a slight sob in his voice, but Jiang Yuechen pretended not to notice. He casually draped his coat over the back of the chair, sat down on the chair next to the bed, and replied gently, "Why are you being so polite? I was only saved thanks to you."

"Don't overthink it, just consider it as me repaying a debt of gratitude."

“But…” Ji Xia hesitated, wanting to say something more, but Jiang Yuechen interrupted her.

"Besides, Ranran told me to take good care of you. What's the point of leaving now?"

Seeing that he brought up Jiang Ran, Ji Xia knew she was currently overwhelmed and didn't want her to worry, so she didn't refute him. She nodded slightly and slowly said, "Thank you." Jiang Yuechen noticed a hint of distance in her politeness, and an unnatural expression flashed across his face. He quickly changed the subject and asked, "Are you planning to tell your elders about this?"

Logically speaking, this could be considered domestic violence by a man from a poor background who has achieved success in the rural areas. Given that he is the only daughter of the Ji family, Cheng Shuyuan would definitely not escape punishment.

However, this wedding was considered a marriage of convenience for Cheng Shuyuan, and Ji's father was dissatisfied with Cheng Shuyuan from the beginning, sternly disagreeing with the marriage.

She was blinded by sweet words and insisted on marrying Cheng Shuyuan, even at the cost of breaking with her parents.

In the end, her wish was granted and she was married smoothly. However, her father publicly declared that he was severing ties with her.

This is why, even though she was marrying down, she was still bullied so badly by Cheng's mother and had nowhere to complain.

Even the rise of the Cheng Group was secretly helped by Ji's father, because he couldn't bear to see his daughter living a unhappy life.

Upon hearing this, Ji Xia lowered her eyes slightly, a hint of sadness appearing on her face. She pursed her lips and replied softly, "No."

"I will handle this matter myself, so there's no need for them to worry about it."

"Besides... how could I possibly have the face to go back to the Ji family and say these things now?"

Her deep voice was filled with regret. Jiang Yuechen knew her concerns and readily agreed, "Okay."

He respected her choice and wasn't worried about the matter being exposed. After all, Cheng Shuyuan was in the wrong, and if he dared to publicize such a thing, he would be courting death.

Why would he do something like walking into a trap?

Jiang Yuechen offered a few more words of comfort, but he never expected that the next morning, Mr. and Mrs. Ji would appear directly at the hospital.

Ji Xia was hospitalized because she was depressed and weak after the miscarriage. She just needs to rest and recuperate. She is not restricted in her movements and can take care of herself.

Jiang Yuechen was only keeping him company to relieve his boredom and comfort him. Just as the two were chatting about Si Zuochen, a sudden knocking sound came from outside the door.

The two paused for a moment, then Jiang Yuechen turned his head and said loudly, "Come in."

As soon as he finished speaking, a bodyguard in black pushed open the door and entered, followed by a middle-aged couple.

Upon seeing who it was, Ji Xia exclaimed in surprise, "Dad, Mom..."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yuechen stood up abruptly, a hint of unease flashing across his face. He nodded slightly and called out in a low voice, "Uncle, Aunt."

Father Ji glanced down at him, his eyes filled with scrutiny.

Ji's mother quickly walked to the bedside, her eyes reddening, and stroked Ji Xia's cheek, her face full of heartache: "Nannan... how could you not tell the family about such a big thing that happened..."

As she spoke, her voice trembled slightly.