Chapter 42 Chapter 42 Is this compensation for you or for me...

Zhenting’s headquarters is a large industrial park, and the ecology of the park is beautiful all year round. Mr. Leng goes to the small garden to bask in the sun every noon.

Today was no exception. He pulled Chi Ke to sit in the small pavilion to play chess and chat about family matters.

"I didn't expect Bai Yao to compromise this time. It's only been a short time, but he actually asked me to get them engaged." The chairman sighed, "I heard that you helped a lot?"

"It's not really a help." Chi Ke casually moved the white horse chess piece away. "Dating and engagement are both decisions made by the young master himself. I'm just working according to your instructions."

"You kid," the old man snorted, "don't pretend in front of me."

Chi Ke raised his eyebrows, gave up on defense, and changed his strategy by pushing the rook to d8.

The old man's mouth twitched, and he threw away the black chess piece in his hand that was played till it was translucent. "I didn't ask you not to pretend when it comes to playing chess."

"Then I regret my move." Chi Ke said as he was about to withdraw the chess piece.

"You must regret it." The old man didn't even try to be modest, and happily picked up the chess piece again. "You look calm, but your chess style is similar to mine, attacking without thinking. Tsk... You shouldn't play with me. You're more suitable to play with that kid from the Ji family."

Talking about Ji Qian, Chi Ke finally became interested: "Is the Second Young Master Ji very powerful?"

He has never played chess with Ji Qian.

"Alas." The old man recalled the unforgettable memories and sighed. "I can't say it was amazing, but it was very painful. He had to think for a long time about his next move and defended very tightly. His attack route was also very crooked. It was hard to win, and it was very frustrating to lose. He was almost exhausted after playing a game."

Yes, this is very modest.

"He's always been very patient." Chi Ke didn't like talking about Ji Qian with others. After a few perfunctory words, he turned the topic back to Leng Baiyao, "Should the engagement party be scheduled in May as he wishes?"

"It's too rushed, let's set it for July." The old man said, "The Su family's only daughter, even if it's an engagement party, it has to be a grand one."

"Okay." Chi Ke followed his chess playing habits and the black and white sides managed to draw.

The old man pondered the chessboard and asked without looking up, "Would you be more optimistic about Bai Yao?"

"I don't know the two young masters well enough, so their opinions are of little reference value," Chi Ke had expected him to ask this, and said calmly, "Chairman, your judgment is always correct."

"You just know how to put me off." Old Master Leng stood up, asked someone to collect the chessboard, and walked out with him. "What are your plans for the afternoon?"

Chi Ke didn't believe that he didn't know that Chi Zhengbing had come to his house, so he didn't hide it: "I have some family matters to deal with."

"You have to be ruthless when you need to be ruthless." The old man said meaningfully, "It's best to solve it once and for all to prevent future troubles."

…

One-time solution?

It's easier said than done.

Chi Ke was sitting in the car borrowed from Ansel, with the front window facing the hotel where Chi Zhengbing was staying.

The neighborhood next door is the original owner's home. There is no strict access control at the entrance of the community, and one can get in by rubbing someone else's card. Chi Zhengbing didn't go up, probably because he didn't know the original owner's house number, so he just squatted at the door.

But the original owner bought the new house just one month before he committed suicide. Not to mention the house number, he might not even have told the name of the community to this scumbag father who he hadn’t contacted for many years. How did the other party know the address?

The days in April were already long. He waited for a while until the sun set. Ji Qian had sent the words "Be careful" more than a dozen times.

Finally, when the street lights came on, Chi Zhengbing came back with a pitcher of beer and a bag of fried skewers. His mouth kept moving and I couldn't tell what he was mumbling to himself.

Chi Ke watched him walk into the hotel, opened the door, got out of the car and followed him.

The hotel is shabby, with no security or access control. Even the front desk staff was playing games during working hours and they didn't bother to check if the people coming in were guests.

Chi Zhengbing didn't notice that someone was following him. He opened the door with a cigarette in his mouth and humming an unknown tune.

Chi Ke kicked him in the moment he opened the door.

There is no need for any messy routines and strategies.

Why spend so much time on something that can be figured out by having a fight?

Chi Zhengbing threw himself forward and knelt on the ground: "Fuck you——"

Chi Ke picked up the wine bottle next to him and smashed it on his head, breaking the glass all over the floor.

Chi Zhengbing heard a buzzing sound in his ears, his head felt dizzy and he was stunned.

The warm liquid flowed down his forehead, and the alcohol stimulated the wound caused by the broken glass, causing him excruciating pain.

"Are you calm now?" Chi Ke dragged the chair next to him and sat down, slowly rolled up his shirt cuffs and wiped his fingers that were stained with wine.

He came directly after get off work without changing his clothes, as his suit was not convenient enough for moving around.

Chi Zhengbing realized the pain belatedly, and curled up on the ground holding his head. His whole body was shaking and he let out a cry of pain.

But he didn't scream out of control, which was not the normal reaction of a person being beaten.

Instead, it seems like the subconscious self-protection of someone who is used to being beaten.

Chi Ke used his phone to record for a while, then threw the tissue on the table over to him: "You won't die, don't exaggerate. I heard you have something to talk to me about, now you can tell me."

He knew his limits and didn't use enough force to smash the person's brains out. The wound was caused by broken glass, and it looked scary, but it was just a superficial injury.

Chi Zhengbing shrank his body, lay on the ground, raised his head, and saw his face. His lips suddenly turned pale.

"…Why is it you?"

Chi Ke raised his eyebrows slightly.

This somehow angered Chi Zhengbing, who suddenly staggered to his feet and rushed over with his fists waving. However, he stopped when he was half a step away from him, his pupils suddenly shrinking: "Little bastard...you! How dare you!"

Chi Ke lowered his wrist, and the tip of the utility knife instantly pierced his neck, leaving a drop of blood.

Chi Zhengbing's legs went limp and he fell to the ground.

Chi Ke quickly retracted the knife and raised his chin: "Can you talk properly now?"

"What do you want to do?" Chi Zhengbing's face flushed and he looked at him panting.

"Shouldn't I be the one asking you this?" Chi Ke put his arms on his knees and leaned forward slightly. "What do you want from me?"

Chi Zhengbing seemed to have finally come to his senses and wanted to attack again, but he was afraid that Chi Ke would really go crazy and stab him through with a knife, so he could only look at him viciously: "How dare you do this to me? You're dead, Chi Ke, you're just looking for death! Have you paid off what you owe me?"

"I tend to forget things easily this year," Chi Ke asked curiously, "What do I owe you?"

Chi Zhengbing didn't expect this answer. He let out a blank "Ah" and said angrily, "You want to default on your debt?!"

Chi Ke felt quite wronged: "I really don't know."

"How dare you forget? Don't forget that the video is still in my hands!" Chi Zhengbing's facial features twisted, "Pah! I really sinned by giving birth to a cruel murderer like you!"

Chi Ke was quite surprised: "Where's the video? Let me see it."

He reacted very calmly, and apart from being surprised, he did not show any fear or regret.

This is different from the son Chi Zhengbing knows.

Chi Zhengbing stepped back cautiously: "What do you want to do? I warn you not to mess around! If you do that again, I'll call the police!"

Chi Ke made a "please" gesture indifferently.

If this guy had the guts to call the police, he should have screamed loudly when he was beaten just now.

The amount of consumption in those places that Ji Qian had previously investigated was enough to send Chi Zhengbing to prison for five or six years on charges of fraud and gambling. Chi Zhengbing would not take the initiative to alert the police unless it was absolutely necessary.

The original owners could find out about these things by spending some money and manpower, but even so they would not take action against this father. He guessed that there were some concerns and hidden secrets, but he did not expect that it would involve such a serious crime as "murder".

Chi Ke would not take advantage of the original owner, nor would he take the blame for the original owner, but the truth of the matter was still unknown, and he had to understand it clearly before thinking of a solution.

"Don't be nervous, I'm just taking a look." Chi Ke stood up and walked towards him step by step, "Take it out yourself, don't force me to do it."

…

Ji Qian had just finished the operation and was a little absent-minded when changing clothes. He was also distracted when eating with Leng Baiyao. He put a piece of ginger in his mouth with an expressionless face, chewed it for a few bites before reacting and spitting it out with a painful look on his face.

Leng Baiyao put down his chopsticks: "What? Chi Ke ignored you again?"

"Get lost, we're fine." Ji Qian also lost his appetite, "He's going to do something tonight, I have a bad feeling."

Leng Baiyao knew too well that Chi Ke was a man who could plan an escape route even if the sky fell. He said speechlessly, "Why are you worried about him going to do things? Are you worried about him being impulsive?"

"I'm really worried that he might be impulsive." Ji Qian sighed, "Do you really think he's a very stable person?"

It is true that you should look three steps ahead before taking one step, but others are walking on the road, while this kid is walking on a mountain road. The steeper it is, the more he likes it, and the more dangerous it is, the more excited he is.

Ji Qian didn’t know how he developed this kind of personality. He would start to worry if he couldn’t keep his eyes on someone for even a second.

"Don't think too much," Leng Baiyao continued to eat in silence, "Boss Chi knows what he is doing."

As soon as he finished speaking, "Rose Waiting for Love" started playing.

Ji Qian took a deep breath.

"Come and pick her up." Chi Ke's voice was steady. "I'm in the hospital parking lot, your private parking area. There aren't many people here. Bring a few trusted doctors to pick her up."

"Wait." Ji Qian turned around and left without even having time to put on his white coat and jacket.

Leng Baiyao was surprised by his speed and quickly finished eating the rice to catch up.

The two ran to the underground garage. Leng Baiyao slowed down and scolded, "I told you that you are worrying about nothing. She is fine."

Chi Ke was standing by the car. His clothes were not as neat as usual. The collar of his shirt was open in two places, his tie was hanging loosely around his neck, and his right arm was draped with his suit jacket. He looked very relaxed.

Ji Qian's expression did not improve, he thought to himself you know shit.

If there was really nothing wrong, why would he have spoken in one breath over the phone just now without giving anyone a chance to ask questions?

You have to make a joke to tease people.

He didn't even look at the half-dead person in the car. He asked the doctor who came over to drag the unconscious person away, and stared at Chi Ke expressionlessly.

Chi Ke: “…”

Chi Ke coughed and asked casually, "What's that expression?"

Ji Qian narrowed his eyes: "Should I check it myself or should you explain it quickly?"

Chi Ke: “.”

What's so fierce about it?

What's so fierce?

Isn't this standing still?

Chi Ke reluctantly took off the coat on his right arm, revealing a palm-sized scratch that was still bleeding.

Leng Baiyao: “Hiss.”

It hurts just looking at it.

Ji Qian's temples were twitching, and he grabbed his left wrist and walked quickly towards the hospital.

"This is an accident." His grip was so strong that Chi Ke had no chance to struggle. Of course, he didn't intend to struggle either. He followed behind him in a compromising manner and explained, "This is really an accident."

"Let's talk about it later." Ji Qian was so anxious that he almost opened the door, but there were two blind kids running and fighting in the corridor. He quickly blocked them so that they didn't bump into Chi Ke, and frowned impatiently.

The child hunched his shoulders and walked back obediently.

Chi Ke raised his eyebrows. It was rare to see him with this expression. He was a little surprised: "Are you afraid that someone will complain about you?"

"Running around in the corridor disturbs the public order of the hospital. This floor is the orthopedics department. If you are not careful, you will bump into someone with a ninth-level disability and turn it into a first-level disability." Ji Qian turned around, "This disabled person, come closer to me."

Chi Ke smiled and took two quick steps: "Does this count as level 10?"

"You still have the mind to think about this?" Ji Qian said, "I'm waiting for your explanation."

This was a 100% accident.

He has been unlucky with certain things.

For example, he often chokes when drinking water, often bumps into the corner of the table at home, often hits his face when playing with his phone while lying down, always encounters red lights when crossing the intersection, and always gets stuck in traffic when in a hurry...

This time is no exception.

He just remained silent for a while after watching the video and wanted to politely return the phone to the other party. However, Chi Zhengbing thought that he was going to beat him up, so he ran backwards desperately and bumped into the bedside table, knocking himself unconscious.

Chi Ke had no choice but to roll up his sleeves and drag the person into the car for fear that the person would be hit to death.

The accident happened when the person was put into the car.

Many uncles like to string keys, nail clippers, knives and other things together and hang them on their belts. An iron product makes a clanging sound and looks very heavy.

Chi Ke didn't pay attention when he threw the person, and the key rubbed his wrist hard, leaving a red mark. The mark left by the nail file was the worst, almost tearing his skin apart. His skin was white, and it looked very scary.

It was really unexpected to be scratched by a key.

It is really unexpected that the skin was cut by the key.

Chi Ke sat on the chair and watched Ji Qian taking the medical bag with a serious face, and pursed his lips slightly.

You won’t be angry anymore, right?

He is very good at making people angry, but he is really not good at coaxing people.

Shin was thinking about how to improve the atmosphere, and a lemon candy was stuffed into his mouth.

"It will be a little painful," Ji Qian quickly washed his hands, disinfected them and put on gloves, "Do you want to suffer a long or short pain?"

"Short pain." Chi Ke said decisively.

Ji Qian glanced at him and asked, “So, is it starting?”

Chi Ke nodded nonchalantly.

The next second, he lay in the crook of his intact left arm, clenching his fist tightly, with the veins in his right hand bulging.

"Don't clench your hands so tightly." The last time he was in the hospital for angiography and changing the dressing, Ji Qian knew that he couldn't stand any pain. His technique was already very careful and gentle, but the pain was still unavoidable.

He quickened his movements to wrap the bandage.

Chi Ke admired the beautiful and perfect bandage for a while, resisting the urge to gasp in pain, and pretended to be calm and said, "Hey, don't be so fierce."

Ji Qian was washing his hands. He paused after hearing this and asked uncertainly, "Evil spirit? Me?"

He just didn't smile. He was so heartbroken and uncomfortable that he spoke less. He was anxious to catch him to treat his wound, but he was also angry at himself for not following him shamelessly. He regretted it so much that his intestines turned green. How did he become such a ferocious monster?

"Isn't it you?" Chi Ke asked in confusion, "Then why are you frowning? You didn't say a word just now. Aren't you angry that I didn't tell you right away?"

"I didn't." Ji Qian sighed and walked up to him. "It's not like you wanted to get hurt. Why should I be angry with you? I was just thinking..."

"Finish it." Chi Ke leaned back in his chair, not used to looking up at him, "What are you thinking about?"

I think I should be by your side watching over you 24 hours a day.

Ji Qian reached out his hand and tidied up his hair: "How can a person be so unlucky?"

As soon as he opened his mouth, Chi Ke knew that he was not telling the truth, but he was too lazy to ask about such a small lie: "Doctor, won't you tell me what to pay attention to when you are injured?"

Ji Qian was annoyed when he thought that he might get injured in places he didn't notice. "Even if I tell you, you may not follow the doctor's advice. Why don't you come live with me so that I can supervise you."

Chi Ke didn't expect him to make such a bold and inappropriate suggestion, and asked in surprise: "Are you serious?"

"Ah..." Ji Qian came back to his senses and rubbed his hair with a smile, "I was just kidding."

Chi Ke was stunned for a moment as it was the first time someone touched his hair like this: "...Are you crazy?"

"I'm sorry, your hair is so good, I couldn't help it." Ji Qian squatted down sincerely and said flatteringly, "I'm letting you touch it back as compensation?"

Chi Ke folded his arms and didn't move: "Touch it back?"

Ji Qian urged with an expectant tone that he himself did not notice: "What's wrong?"

"Get up." Chi Ke kicked his knee with a half-smile, "Is this compensation for you or for me?"