Chapter 259 Qingqing, Wake Up

Chen Ci quickly went back, took off his work clothes, and took Jian Yan to the office next door.

He casually found a seat at the large conference table and sat down. Jian Yan pushed the lunchbox over and sat down next to him across a chair.

As Chen Ci opened the lunchbox lid, he asked, "I heard that Xiao Yezi felt dizzy once before her car accident?"

“Yes.” Jian Yan recalled, “Her complexion was off from the morning onwards that day, and she said that she would come for a check-up after you came back.”

Chen Ci paused in his porridge-drinking motion. If he hadn't fled abroad because Chen Shi was coming, things might not have escalated to this point.

Seeing the deep emotion hidden in his eyes, Jian Yan remained silent for a moment: "Don't put too much pressure on yourself... I know you can do it, but the premise is that you have to maintain your energy."

Chen Ci nodded: "Mm."

After silently finishing a bowl of porridge, Chen Ci felt his stomach discomfort ease slightly.

That's right, he needs to keep a rational mind and plenty of energy right now; being anxious is pointless in the face of his current predicament.

He ate two more soup dumplings before finally taking the tissue Jian Yan handed him to wipe his mouth.

The man's demeanor was always elegant and casual, just like the impression he gave off. But Jian Yan knew that when it came to important matters, the more casual Chen Ci appeared, the more serious and persistent he was.

Finally, Chen Ci asked again, "Actually, I've always wanted to know what secret you and Xiao Yezi have. Can't you tell me now?"

Jian Yan nodded: "This is her secret, and I can't tell outsiders casually. If you still want to ask her after she wakes up, you can ask her yourself."

Chen Ci felt a tightness in his chest, and after a long pause, he lowered his voice slightly: "She has suffered serious injuries and her vital energy has been greatly depleted. I'm afraid..."

The one they rescued wasn't her.

Jian Yan's heart skipped a beat: "Even you can't do anything about it?"

Tears welled up in her eyes easily, and she instinctively grabbed his hand and held it tightly.

"Chen Ci, you must save her! I believe you can do it, you definitely can! She was only slightly dizzy before the car accident, and her complexion was a little pale. She'll be alright, you can definitely save her!"

Her words were disorganized and hurried, tinged with sobs. Chen Ci's heart softened when he saw her tears: "Okay, don't worry, I will do my best."

Just then, the office door was pushed open in a flurry, and Chen Shi walked in anxiously. She was stunned by what she saw, and Jian Yan quickly let go of Chen Ci's hand and wiped away her tears.

"Chen Shi, you're back."

Chen Shi nodded, ignoring what had just happened, and turned to look at Chen Ci. She paused slightly, a questioning look in her eyes: "Chen Ci?"

Chen Ci nodded: "Mm."

Chen Shi breathed a sigh of relief: "How is Sister Qingning? I went to see her just now but Chen Tang stopped me at the door, saying that her brother-in-law was with her and that no one could visit her."

Chen Ci paused for a moment: "The car accident is a minor matter. The most important thing is that there are symptoms of poisoning. I'm preparing the antidote."

"Poisoned?" Chen Shi frowned. "There are all kinds of people in this world. This is the first time I've seen someone use such a vicious trick!"

Chen Ci looked down at her and found that, just as Chen Tang had said, there was no longer any burning emotion in her eyes when she was facing him.

It even felt a little bit unfamiliar.

However, Chen Ci was not in the mood to dwell on these things. He said a few words to the two of them and left the office directly.

Chen Shi then turned around and hugged Jian Yan to comfort her: "It's okay, don't be afraid."

For the first time, I realized how important a hug is when someone is in a state of extreme emotional distress.

Once Jian Yan regained her composure, Chen Shi scratched her head and said, "When I came in just now, I saw you holding his hand and I thought he was Chen Chu... You look so alike, exactly the same."

"They are twins."

Chen Shi nodded: "Yeah, I thought you and Chen Chu were a couple, so... there was a misunderstanding."

Jian Yan paused for a moment: "I...I'm not a couple with them...we're just friends."

Chen Shi patted Jian Yan's head and said, "I know, Brother Chu is pursuing you."

In short: "..."

She paused for a moment and didn't explain anything. Right now, the most important thing on her mind was Ye Qingning's condition, Chen Ci's hesitant words, and A Bao's ambiguous statement.

...

Meanwhile, news about the car accident in front of the film academy and the drowning of someone who jumped into the river had begun to spread in Qing City.

Lin Younan naturally learned of this news immediately.

Upon seeing the photos of the car accident scene, he tried to reconstruct the scene, his brow furrowing slightly.

Who else shares his grudge against Ye Qingning?

But it would be too foolish to do it this way, and judging from the situation, Ye Qingning's injury wasn't serious.

However, he also received news from the hospital that Ye Qingning was indeed still unconscious, and Lin Feiyan had been staying by her side.

Lin Younan's lips curled slightly. He dialed Wang Miao's number directly and asked in a low voice, "How did things go?"

"Don't worry, that maid has already jumped into the river and drowned. She left no evidence, so no one will trace it back to us."

Lin Younan was satisfied: "Hmm."

"However... since it's similar to the medicine from before, Lin Feiyan is likely to be able to guess it."

“It’s more fun if he has to guess.” Lin Younan toyed with the coffee cup in his hand. “It would be no fun if he didn’t know anything.”

Wang Miao thought for a moment and chuckled softly, "Yes."

“Lin Feiyan will probably be unable to focus on work for a while, and Chen Chu is stuck in the hospital. Let’s take advantage of this time to mess with Wuyu Entertainment.” Lin Younan raised an eyebrow: “I want him to taste what it’s like to lose both a woman and a career.”

"Understood." Wang Miao asked, "Join forces with the Shen family?"

“Of course,” Lin Younan said. “The most important thing is to drag Shen Ju into this, so that from now on he can only stand on our side.”

"Okay." Wang Miao replied, "I understand, I'll get started right away."

After hanging up the phone, Lin Younan downed his coffee in one gulp. He stood by the large floor-to-ceiling window in the president's office, looking down at the masses. From the height of the 38th floor, the cars and people below looked like ants.

Yes, in Lin Younan's eyes, Lin Feiyan was just an ant that could be crushed at will!

...

As evening fell, the setting sun shone through the window onto Ye Qingning's face, as if gilding her with a golden glow, creating a beautiful and dreamlike scene.

Lin Feiyan stared intently at her face, his fingers gently scratching her palm.

"Qingqing, wake up, it's time for dinner."

Lin Feiyan wasn't sure if it was just his imagination, but he suddenly felt Ye Qingning's fingers twitch.