Chapter 34 A Sudden Change Occurs: You've Taken My Brother, Go to Hell! ...

After Zhu Qingting left, Chai Yundu finally had time to pick up his phone and check the situation online.

After Deng Jie returned to his ward following his successful surgery, he announced the news on his studio's official account. The fans' worries on the trending topics finally turned into blessings, with the screen filled with prayers for his speedy recovery.

Meanwhile, many photos of Zhu Qingting were trending on social media. There were photos of her anxiously appearing at the hospital entrance in her dance practice clothes; candid shots of her disoriented and panicked in the hospital lobby; a profile of her curled up on a hospital bench like a wounded animal; and images of her returning to the hospital after dark, having changed her clothes and with her hair half-wet. Each photo recorded the chaos she had experienced that afternoon.

These photos made Chai Yundu's heart ache and soften. He could almost imagine how she rushed all the way from Shanghai, how she helplessly searched for him in the unfamiliar hospital, and how she forced herself to look better despite her exhaustion, just to return to his side in a better state.

At this moment, his fans, whether they were "Du Qing Si" CP fans, girlfriend fans, or bone fans, all united to leave warm comments under these photos:

"Seeing her like this, I suddenly couldn't hate her anymore. She truly loves her brother!"

“It takes more than three hours to drive here from Shanghai, she must be so anxious.”

"This is the first time I've seen Chief Zhu so disheveled, yet she looks the most beautiful."

"Her eyes didn't lie; they held genuine love and worry."

Looking at the comments, Chai Yundu exited the trending topics, opened his photo album, and looked again at the group photos of "Dance Rhythm and Martial Spirit" that Zhu Qingting had just sent him. The two young men and women in the photos were innocent and naive, yet their coordination on the red drum was seamless. Who could have imagined that the gears of fate had already begun to turn thirteen years ago?

An impulse surged within him, and he logged into his Weibo account with tens of millions of followers, selecting three photos: one was a group photo from the performance of "Dance Rhythm and Martial Spirit" years ago, one was a photo of two people on a red drum, and the other was a photo he took of her dancing on stage the first time he went to the theater.

He carefully considered his words, and finally solemnly typed:

"My heart has been moved twice by a dance, once in my childhood and once now, and they are both by the same person. @Zhu Qingting"

He wanted to tell the whole world that the girl who had captured his heart had always been her, from the past to the present. He wanted everyone to know that this girl was a treasure he wanted to hold in the palm of his hand and protect for a lifetime.

As soon as the notification sound for successfully sending the Weibo post rang, Chai Yundu's phone began vibrating incessantly. He smiled, silenced his phone, imagined Zhu Qingting's expression upon seeing the post, and closed his eyes contentedly.

Zhu Qingting slept soundly, without even dreaming. The worry and the rush had exhausted her; she had fallen asleep as soon as she returned from the hospital the previous night and didn't wake up naturally until after 10 a.m.

She stretched, feeling completely refreshed. Picking up her phone from the bedside table, she saw a message from Chai Yundu on the screen.

“Baby, why aren’t you at the hospital yet? Did you forget what you promised me yesterday?” This was followed by a hurt emoji.

She couldn't help but laugh and quickly replied, "Just woke up, I'll get ready and come over right away." After thinking for a moment, she sent a kissing emoji.

After a quick wash, she casually tied up her long hair and prepared to go out with a bare face.

As she passed through the hotel lobby, she noticed several passersby casting strange glances at her, but she didn't think much of it, assuming they were just Chai Yundu's fans.

As she drove to the hospital, she noticed a sudden increase in the number of eyes on her. The nurse at the information desk saw her and gave her a knowing smile.

Zhu Qingting felt uncomfortable being stared at. She looked down and checked her clothes. Although they were clothes she had bought casually, there was nothing wrong with them.

She quickened her pace, wanting to get into Chai Yundu's ward as soon as possible.

Pushing open the door to the VIP ward, Chai Yundu was leaning against the headboard reading a script. Hearing the noise, he immediately looked up, his eyes filled with obvious expectation and a hint of grievance.

"You're finally here. Have you had breakfast?" he said, extending his hand to her.

Zhu Qingting naturally walked over and took his hand, then sat down on the chair by the bed. "I haven't eaten yet. I was afraid you'd be getting impatient, so I'll order some takeout right away. It's just that today is so strange; so many people are staring at me."

Chai Yundu raised an eyebrow. "You really don't know?"

"Know what?" she asked, looking bewildered.

Chai Yundu sighed helplessly and handed her the phone. "My darling, don't you ever look at Weibo? I've been waiting for your interaction for so long, it's so embarrassing, okay?"

Zhu Qingting took the phone with a puzzled look, and her eyes widened instantly when she saw the pinned Weibo post.

"My heart has been moved twice by a dance, once in my childhood and once now, and they are both by the same person. @Zhu Qingting"

The accompanying photos are three pictures spanning thirteen years, telling the story of their wonderful connection.

She tapped the comments section, and the top comment was...

"Ahhh, what an amazing love story!" This was followed by tens of thousands of likes.

Scrolling down further, you'll find nothing but blessings from fans:

"It turns out our fate was predetermined. Wishing you a long and happy life together."

"So it's a story of childhood sweethearts reuniting and falling in love again? That's so sweet!"

"Du Ge is so good at this! I could ship this official announcement for a lifetime!"

"The Civil Affairs Bureau has moved in for you. Please get married immediately!"

As Zhu Qingting looked at it, her eyes began to well up with tears again. She looked up at the man on the bed who was smiling at her, her voice choked with emotion, "When did you send this?"

"After you left last night," Chai Yundu gently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, "why are you crying again? Don't you like it?"

“I like you…” She threw herself into his arms and buried her face in the crook of his neck. “It was just too sudden. I wasn’t prepared at all.”

Chai Yundu stroked her head gently, his voice soft, "What preparations do I need? I just want everyone to know that you are the one I, Chai Yundu, have chosen."

Just then, Deng Jie pushed the door open and came in. Seeing the two embracing, he coughed awkwardly, "Did I disturb you?"

Zhu Qingting quickly got up from Chai Yundu's arms and tidied her hair, feeling embarrassed.

Deng Jie said with a smile, "I just talked to Dr. Gen, and he said it would be best to observe Adu for another three days before transferring him to a hospital in Shanghai. Professor Zhu, do you think you should..."

“I’ve already asked for leave,” Zhu Qingting said immediately. “I haven’t used my annual leave yet. I’ll take three days of annual leave and then go back to Shanghai with you.”

Chai Yundu held her hand, gently scratching her palm with his fingertips, his eyes full of smiles.

The next three days became the longest and most intimate time the two had spent together since they started dating.

Zhu Qingting stayed in the ward around the clock, taking meticulous care of Chai Yundu. She would patiently feed him water, adjust the angle of his pillow, and quietly sit beside him studying dance videos while he read scripts. Occasionally, when she looked up, she would meet his gentle gaze, as if she could never get enough of looking at him.

Sometimes, Chai Yundu would feel pain from pulling on his wounds, and fine beads of sweat would appear on his forehead.

Zhu Qingting saw this and felt extremely distressed. She gently wiped his face with a tissue.

"Does it hurt a lot?" she asked cautiously.

Chai Yundu initially thought the pain was nothing serious, but seeing her worried eyes, he suddenly changed his mind and nodded pitifully, "It hurts... maybe a kiss from you will make it better."

Zhu Qingting was amused by his childishness and leaned down to gently kiss his lips. She intended to pull away quickly, but he pressed the back of her head and deepened the kiss.

When the kiss ended, both of them were a little out of breath. Looking at her flushed cheeks, Chai Yundu pressed his advantage and said, "It really worked, it doesn't hurt so much anymore."

"Liar." Zhu Qingting glared at him reproachfully, but her lips remained firmly drooping.

During these three days, as Zhu Qingting shuttled between the hospital and the hotel, she still received many kind glances and whispers. At first, she was a little embarrassed, but later she became more at ease and would even return a smile when others looked at her.

On the evening of the third day, Chai Yundu said to Zhu Qingting, who was peeling an apple for him, "I'm being transferred to another hospital tomorrow. Brother Deng wants us to go through the main gate so the media can take pictures openly. Otherwise, people will spread rumors online that my injuries are serious, such as comminuted fractures and paralysis, which are becoming more and more outrageous."

Zhu Qingting nodded repeatedly, "That's good too. Those unscrupulous media outlets published articles that were too exaggerated. You have no idea how scared I was when I saw them after your accident."

"Brother Deng wants me to ask you whether you're waiting in the car beforehand or appearing in front of the camera with me?" Shi Yufan had already arranged for a designated driver to take Zhu Qingting back to Shanghai as instructed, so she would be riding in his car back tomorrow.

Zhu Qingting thought for a moment and replied, "Since it's already officially announced, I'll go with you. You have to get used to it eventually."

Chai Yundu said happily, "Okay, I'll tell Brother Deng."

The next morning, a large number of media and fans gathered at the hospital entrance.

Shi Yufan slowly appeared in front of everyone, pushing Chai Yundu's wheelchair, while Fang Xiaoya and Zhu Qingting followed quietly behind.

This was Chai Yundu's first public appearance since his injury, and reporters immediately raised their cameras and started snapping photos. Although he was in a wheelchair, he appeared to be in good spirits, his face even radiating the happiness of having announced his relationship.

Media outlets were brainstorming headlines and figuring out how to attract the most attention.

However, at this seemingly harmonious moment, a sudden change occurred!

A girl wearing a baseball cap suddenly rushed out of the crowd, holding a gleaming fruit knife in her hand, her eyes crazed and twisted.

"You've taken my brother! Go to hell!" A shrill scream pierced the air.

Everything happened so fast that everyone was stunned. The gleaming fruit knife, carrying a sharp killing intent, was aimed straight at Zhu Qingting.

"Watch out!" Chai Yundu's exclamation came almost simultaneously with his movement. Despite his left leg still being in a cast and intense pain shooting through his entire body, he still managed to stand up from his wheelchair with astonishing willpower and the reaction speed honed through years of martial arts training!