These words were already a tacit admission that Kong Sang didn't care at all about the Nie family being retaliated against; in fact, she was more than happy about it.

Lin Changli, dressed in a comfortable hospital gown, leaned against the hospital bed while receiving an IV drip. Her pale face did not diminish her beauty, but rather added a touch of brokenness.

After her alluring and seductive beauty was toned down, it inexplicably stirred in people a reluctance to destroy it.

When the hand receiving the IV drip grasped Nie Kongsang, she didn't immediately pull away, giving him the opportunity to hold on tighter.

"Qi Yun Shen called me before and said... you two are together?"

This seemingly unrelated question even surprised Nie Kongsang, who was usually good at making off-topic remarks.

He then nodded and said, "Yes, we are now in a boyfriend-girlfriend relationship, so... Mr. Lin, please have some self-respect."

Lin Changli sneered inwardly, but his face betrayed his loneliness: "Sang Sang, I'm sorry. If it's because of that kiss that night, then I was wrong. I just... like you too much and don't know how to express it."

Si Yu gave Nie Kongsang a thumbs up from behind, exclaiming, "Amazing!"

In one sentence, she immediately created a rift in the new boyfriend's heart. How could his girlfriend be kissed by his brother?

However, the results were not very good.

Qi Yun Shen remained expressionless and did not react, while Nie Kong Sang's expression did not change at all.

"First, if you kiss me, I'll slap you and we're even. Second, I've heard a lot about Mr. Lin's character; there's no need for this deceptive act. I'm not a naive woman."

"It's your business if you like him, but I'm Qi Yun Shen's girlfriend and that won't change. What I want is his status. Your male beauty isn't enough to sway me to give up what I want."

Lin Changli smiled gently, tightening his grip on Kong Sang's hand: "Is there anything he can give you that I can't do? Tell me."

Kong Sang remained expressionless, but her words silenced everyone in the ward: "Being his girlfriend doesn't have to involve sleeping together, but can you do that?"

"Damn, you really dare to say that!" Si Yu looked at Kong Sang with a roguish air.

Yu Wei blushed slightly. Was Kong Sang not ashamed at all to say such things?

Lin Changli laughed out loud: "You're right, I really can't do that, you..."

A knock came at the hospital room door: "A-Sang, are you in there?"

It is Nie Jingxing.

Kong Sang had no intention of arguing with Lin Changli, so she forcibly broke free from his grasp, stood up, and hugged Qi Yun Shen's arm to stand still: "Brother, I'm here."

The door was pushed open, and Nie Jingxing's gaze lingered for a second on Kong Sang's arm that was holding Qi Yun Shen.

He looked up and said naturally, "Excuse me, Mr. Lin, how could you be so careless?"

"Heh, even if you're careful, it's not enough to encounter someone with ulterior motives. Doesn't Mr. Nie understand this very well?"

Nie Jingxing nodded in agreement: "Those in high positions who can't control their behavior will always cause trouble. President Lin, take good care of yourself. Asang, won't you introduce her?"

It was clear that Nie Kongsang was trying his best to suppress his unease, but everyone could still see it.

A blush appeared on her face as she said, "Brother... I was planning to tell you in a few days. This is my boyfriend, Qi Yun Shen. We just started dating."

Nie Jingxing took a step forward, and Kong Sang couldn't help but subconsciously step back.

Qi Yunshen stepped in front of him to shield him: "Hello, President Nie."

Nie Jingxing stopped, his expression remaining composed. Kong Sang breathed a sigh of relief, her hand gripping Qi Yunshen's arm, which was damp with sweat.

"Minister Qi is very capable. You're at that age too. I don't have much to say, I just came to tell you that Ayan's life is saved, but his leg is ruined."

“He insists on going home to recuperate and wants you to take care of him. What do you think? We’ll talk about it when he gets home. I have things to do at the company, so I’ll go first.”

After speaking, he nodded to the group in greeting, glanced at Kong Sang one last time, and then turned and left.

Kong Sang didn't know whether to be happy or devastated. She plopped down next to Lin Changli and began to think about what to do next.

She had narrowly escaped death and lost her leg, yet she still had the energy to cause trouble—this was something she hadn't expected. Also, Nie Jingxing's reaction to her having a boyfriend was too indifferent, which didn't match her previous life.

In her past life, if she had any feelings for anyone, Nie Jingxing would stop at nothing to kill them, sometimes even triggering a manic episode. This was consistent with her understanding of the world. Why is it different this time...?

Yu Wei gently pried open Nie Kongsang's white, clenched hands and said with concern, "Kongsang, breathe."

Kong Sang seemed to wake from a dream, taking deep breaths. She had fallen back into her old habit; the shadow cast by Nie Jingxing was too heavy for her, and she would always unconsciously hold her breath.

"So afraid of your own brother? But I heard that Nie Jingxing treats you very well." Si Yu asked with a puzzled expression.

Kong Sang looked dazed. Once upon a time, her elder brother was her only lifeline in the Nie family. The more she relied on him wholeheartedly, the harder it was for her to accept that he had become the perpetrator...

The world in my eyes shattered.

He forced a smile: "It's normal. I've never heard of bloodline suppression. My parents aren't home much, and my older brother takes care of me. It's normal for me to be scared."

"What bloodline suppression? They're not even family, so where does this bloodline suppression come from?" But Si Yu only thought this to himself.

Lin Chichangli was much more direct: "I'll help you kill him, how about you marry me?"

"Okay." The word "okay" silenced everyone once again.

But Kong Sang quickly smiled and said, "Just kidding. President Lin should mind his own business, otherwise what happened today will likely happen again."

She stood up and said, "My brother had an accident, and my mother should be back soon. Mr. Qi, would you like to come to my house for a meal?"

"You can call me Yun Shen, or contact me by phone."

Kong Sang nodded: "I'll be going now. I wish President Lin a speedy recovery."

Qi Yunshen, being a gentleman, called his driver to take Kong Sang away.

Si Yu joked, "Lin Changli, even you have your miscalculations. This woman seems to have a bit of kindness, but only within a certain range. She clearly has no intention of softening her stance on your self-inflicted injury. She's really difficult to deal with."

Lin Changli chuckled: "That's even better. What's the point of seeing through her at a glance? I enjoy the process of gradually getting to know her. Qi Yunshen, you'd better not have any other ideas. I'm always serious about taking women."

Qi Yun Shen glanced at him coldly: "If it's yours, why would you need to take it?"

Lin Changli's expression was strange: "Your insight is profound. I'm not surprised at all that no one will take care of you in your old age and see you off in your final days."

Si Yu burst into laughter.

Yu Wei's expression changed. Why did she have a feeling of understanding yet not understanding? This was the difference in understanding between men and women.

At 10:35 p.m., a black car drove into the Nie Family Manor in Huaishan.

Kong Sang stood by the third-floor window, watching. Nie Jingxing was back; there was still one more hurdle to overcome today…

The room was completely dark, except for a girl in a white cotton nightgown peering out from the edge of the bed.

Nie Jingxing seemed to sense something, raising his eyes to look in her direction. If it were before... she would have already huddled back under the covers, trembling. But this time, she endured it, without backing down...

At 10:55, the man, having finished washing up and changed into his pajamas, appeared in her room.

Kong Sang sat on the bed, while the man stood on the carpet, the two gazing at each other in the darkness.