"Are you too busy to come see me, or are you simply too afraid to?" Cheng Ye tilted his head, looking at him with a mocking expression. "Jian Kang, I was in a car accident, but I didn't lose my memory like in the TV dramas. I still remember everything that happened that day."
He sneered, "Jian Kang, you kissed my best friend passionately while pursuing me, and even tried to murder me after I found out. We've known each other for so long, and I didn't even know you were such a courageous person."
He tilted his head and asked Tong Lu, who had been standing by the bed with his arms folded, staring at Jian Kang with hostility ever since Jian Kang appeared, "Do you think we can still access the surveillance footage from that day?"
"Of course, and as long as we give the traffic police a heads-up, we can find the video footage from any angle, guaranteed to be high-definition." Tong Lu immediately praised.
"Murder?!" Jian Kang was completely stunned. He stared at Cheng Ye in disbelief, completely confused as to how he could say those two words. "It was just an accident!"
"Ye Zi, it was just too chaotic at the time, we didn't expect—"
"Accident? Whether it was an accident or not isn't up to you, but me." Cheng Ye suddenly grinned. "What if there's been a similar attempted murder before? For example, I found traces of sleeping pills in the takeout you ordered for me? Or maybe you forgot to turn off the gas valve after visiting my house before? Putting all of this together, I think the police should be able to make their own judgment."
"Ye Zi, you know those are--" Fine beads of sweat appeared on Jian Kang's forehead, and he wiped them away hurriedly.
"Accident?!" Cheng Ye nodded thoughtfully, "But with so many coincidences put together, it seems inevitable."
"This isn't even an impulsive killing, it's premeditated murder!" Cheng Ye frowned, his serious expression really looked a bit intimidating.
With every word he spoke, Jian Kang's face turned paler and he looked at Cheng Ye in fear.
It was unexpected that Cheng Ye would distort right and wrong so much, and he was even more worried that the police would believe what he, the victim, said.
Cheng Ye continued to add weight to the situation: "I don't have any parents, and besides Bai Feiyao, I don't even have any close friends. If I die, will my house and my bank account be taken away by you? Oh, is this why you kissed passionately in the street?"
Jian Kang: “!”
"No, we didn't." Jian Kang said this with a guilty conscience, because when he saw the large pools of blood spreading on the ground, there were a few moments when his mind was indeed filled with similar thoughts.
But he swore that he had never had any thoughts that were detrimental to Cheng Ye for such a reason before.
What's more, he is not a fool. Even if Cheng Ye has no relatives, it does not mean that Bai Feiyao can take over Cheng Ye's property as a friend, unless Cheng Ye gives it to him when he is sober.
For example, if Bai Feiyao gets the property, will he share it with him?
With such huge uncertainty and the risk of killing someone, there is no way he could do it!
But he didn't come to see Cheng Ye, partly because he was afraid.
After all, it was he who was with Bai Feiyao behind Cheng Ye's back, and it was because of a dispute over their messy relationship that Cheng Ye was almost hit and killed by a truck.
But the more important reason was that he was a working dog and it was not easy for him to take leave from the company. It was impossible for him to stay in the hospital for a long time, waiting for the unconscious Cheng Ye to wake up.
Seeing that he was so nervous that he almost fainted, Cheng Ye blinked and suddenly burst out laughing.
This smile made Jian Kang dumbfounded and Tong Lu angry.
Tong Lu looked at him with dissatisfaction, feeling depressed as to why he had to smile so beautifully at Jian Kang, but he didn't dare to actually say it out loud.
Jian Kang was so frightened that he was at a loss for words. He had no idea what shocking words Cheng Ye would suddenly say: "Ye Zi, I——"
Cheng Ye waved his hand, his tone softening from the previous aggressiveness, even becoming more approachable than before: "Did you get scared? Why are you so weak in joking?"
Jian Kang was confused: "Are you kidding?"
Cheng Ye tilted his head: "Could I really sue you? Jian Kang, first of all, it wasn't your fault that I got hit by a car. Secondly, we didn't have a confirmed relationship. I was angry that day just because you were pursuing me while hiding your passionate affair with my best friend from me, and even..." He spread his hands, "I have a strong sense of betrayal, but it's nothing if I think about it. After all, it was you who made me not agree to your pursuit?" He just softened his attitude and was about to agree.
Jian Kang's cheeks turned red, and she was too embarrassed to look him in the eye.
Cheng Ye stared straight into his eyes, a smile not reaching his eyes: "After all, Fei Yao is my only best friend. I've been so good to him, even willing to share my belongings with him, but you hid it from me - well, I was angry for a moment, and it was my fault for not considering it carefully. We are both wrong for arguing, but -"
Ever since Jian Kang entered this ward, he felt that his life in the past twenty years had never been so full of ups and downs. Cheng Ye's heavy breathing almost made him breathless.
Jian Kang swallowed and stared at Cheng Ye's mouth nervously. The nakedness of his gaze had already made Tong Lu very unhappy.
"Jian Kang, after all, I got into a car accident because of you. You don't need to take other responsibilities, but at least—" Cheng Ye shrugged, "you should cover the medical expenses."
He turned to look at Tong Lu and explained, "I forgot to introduce you. This is Mr. Tong who was passing by and took me to the hospital."
Tong Lu: "...It's not a coincidence."
In order to reverse the fact that Cheng Ye was dead, Tong Lu specially allocated a small, very small part of his energy to tamper with the memories of everyone present at the time.
In their impression, Cheng Ye was seriously injured, but definitely did not die on the spot.
Tong Lu did not lose his composure in public, and it didn't even leave a deep impression.
Before Jian Kang could even manage a grateful smile, Cheng Ye spoke up, "Because I couldn't contact my family and friends, Mr. Tong paid all my medical expenses. But—it's not nice to constantly trouble others. Besides, I have a lot of tests to do and I need to recuperate, which will cost a lot of money. So, Jian Kang, shouldn't we take a look at the bill?"
"Of course, it should be shared equally." Although he said so, the moment he saw the total amount, Jian Kang had an idea why Cheng Ye did not die on the spot.
His face was like a palette, a riot of color before finally settling into darkness. The hand holding the phone trembled slightly, his eyebrows full of drama: "So, so many?"
Of course, everything Tong Lu gave Cheng Ye was the best.
Luxurious single wards, daily scheduled specialist consultations, plus daily supplies of various imported medicines and nutritional supplements—
Although it was only a week's time, it was indeed an unimaginable number for Jian Kang.
"Yes." Cheng Ye bit her lip, "I almost died at that time."
It didn’t happen at all! Tong Lu turned his face away, fearing that he would think of that terrible scene again.
"Jian Kang, do you think my life is not worth this money?" Cheng Ye's eyebrows drooped, and his expression was lost. "Forget it, I still have some savings in the past few years. You can pay Mr. Tong for me first, and I will return it to you when I am discharged from the hospital."
This was quite hurtful. Besides, if one really wanted to investigate, Cheng Ye’s car accident was related to both him and Bai Feiyao!
Not to mention the medical expenses, even the lawsuit that Cheng Ye mentioned at the beginning is possible.
Even if the law doesn't admit it, if Cheng Ye makes a fuss and the company and friends find out, then—Jian Kang's thumbs, tucked into his trouser pockets, are trembling: "How could that be? Of course I have to use the best!"
Tong Lu spoke at the right moment: "I have already renewed the hospitalization and medical expenses for the next few days. Your injuries are quite complicated, and I have also ordered professional medical equipment from abroad. The deposit has been paid, and you can have the examination in two days. This fee..."
Cheng Ye was very polite: "Of course we have to pay for this as well."
He should have been hit and killed by that truck, Jian Kang thought to himself over and over again.
Of course, Tong Lu did not miss the malice in his eyes that he was too lazy to hide.
This man must die!
But before a cat eats a mouse, it must first play with it thoroughly.
Before the tiger kills the mouse, it must let the cat play with the mouse!
"Ye, Ye Zi, I'm afraid—"
"Jian Kang, did you bring your cell phone?"
"I brought it." Jian Kang nodded subconsciously.
"My cell phone was lost in the car accident. I haven't contacted anyone so far. Can I borrow your cell phone?" Cheng Ye stretched out his hand.
Jian Kang took out his cell phone, hesitating whether to give it to him. At this moment, Tong Lu walked up to him, grabbed the phone, and handed it to Cheng Ye without paying any attention to Jian Kang's stunned expression.
Cheng Ye pursed her lips and smiled, saying thank you, not knowing whether she was talking to Jian Kang or Tong Lu.
In order to pursue Cheng Ye, please Cheng Ye and express his love and determination for Cheng Ye, Jian Kang used Cheng Ye's name and birthday for all his passwords. Cheng Ye used them as easily as opening her own mobile phone.
Tong Lu frowned and looked at Cheng Ye's fingers, very dissatisfied that the scumbag's password was the same as his own.
Cheng Ye opened his phone and did not contact anyone as he said. Instead, he directly opened Alipay and transferred the money without any hesitation.
And it’s not just the number on the bill, but the cost of the second half of the treatment must be added!
Jian Kang was a little dumbfounded. He had never expected that Cheng Ye would actually start to rob money. After he came to his senses, he subconsciously wanted to take back his mobile phone, but Tong Lu's eyes nailed him to the spot.
Tong Lu took out his phone and looked at it, staring at Jian Kang with an ambiguous expression: "Got it, Mr. Jian, we owe each other nothing."
Cheng Ye was polite: "This doesn't even include the time you've taken care of me."
These words were like a big hand, rubbing Jian Kang's young and fragile heart.
His heart was bleeding. Cheng Ye knew him too well. This was all the savings he had accumulated since entering society.
It was all his fault. When he was pursuing Cheng Ye, he put all his assets in his salary card and told Cheng Ye the password because he was sure that Cheng Ye would never use his signature.
But his certainty did not include such special circumstances.
So he never thought that Cheng Ye would actually make him bankrupt so openly? No, ruin everything.
He even doubted whether he could successfully pay for his takeout tonight!
"By the way, of course we can't let you bear all the medical expenses by yourself." Cheng Ye shrugged, "You can-"
Jian Kang looked at him with burning eyes.
Cheng Ye smiled and said, "Ask Bai Feiyao to help you share the burden."
Come on!
The corners of Jian Kang's mouth, which were about to curl up, suddenly froze.
Bai Feiyao’s savings are probably not even a fraction of his.
Otherwise, Bai Feiyao wouldn't be unable to afford to rent a house and would have to live in Cheng Ye's house until now.
When Tong Lu returned the phone to Jian Kang, Jian Kang was in a trance and only came to his senses when Tong Lu poked him hard in the arms.
"Okay, Jian Kang, I need to rest." Cheng Ye yawned tiredly, even squeezing out a few tears. "After the car accident, my need for sleep has increased exponentially."
Jian Kang: “?”
He had forgotten what his original purpose was for coming here. He only knew that after this trip, he had lost all his wealth!
Jian Kang was about to leave in a daze. Cheng Ye saw him staggering and suddenly called out to him, "Jian Kang."
"Um?"
"The star bracelet I gave you—"
Tong Lu paused as he was pouring water for Cheng Ye, and brown tea stains splashed on the back of his hand: "Did you give it to him?"
Cheng Ye shrugged, lowered his eyelids, and said lightly: "Yes, it's a pity that I haven't taken a close look at it since we met again. Jian Kang accidentally dropped it into the sewer."
Tong Lu's eyes were deep, and his hand holding the water cup gradually tightened. The veins on the back of his hand bulged, as if he might crush the water cup at any time.
The look he gave Jian Kang was as if he wanted to burn him to ashes!
Jian Kang had no idea why he brought up this matter at this moment, and was still immersed in the panic of his own bankruptcy.
"Jian Kang, for the sake of that bracelet, I will definitely handle this matter properly."
"Um?"
"It's okay. It's getting late. If you don't leave now, you'll miss the last bus. I'm sorry, but I just accidentally saw your balance. You might not be able to afford the taxi fare."
Tong Lu gritted his teeth: "This is why you tolerate him again and again."
Cheng Ye leaned against the headboard, like a lazy kitten. "There's no way to tolerate this. If you don't show up again, he'll probably wipe out all my fantasies about my savior growing up, and then I'll be upset about the wrong person I trusted when I was a kid. Jian Kang—he really is a very amazing person."
Tong Lu: "...How do you say that?"
Cheng Ye lifted his eyelids and glanced at Tong Lu. Seeing jealousy in his eyes, he chuckled and took his hand and confessed, "I'm not a scumbag. I won't fall in love with the wrong person just because I recognize the wrong person."
The tips of Tong Lu's ears turned slightly red, and her cheeks were also slightly hot.
"At the time, I saw he had a bracelet very similar to the one I gave you, but before I could confirm it, he accidentally dropped the chain into the sewer. So I asked him where it came from." Cheng Ye shrugged and said apologetically, "I made the common mistake in all those melodramatic TV dramas - I took the initiative to say that I had given a chain to someone, and as a result, Jian Kang used your 'identity'."
A thin layer of sweat appeared on the palm of Tong Lu's hand as he was held by Cheng Ye.
Cheng Ye said regretfully: "You know, I still vaguely remember what you looked like when you were a child. At that time, I was thinking, you were such a handsome boy back then, how come you became more and more ugly as you grew up? I was looking forward to our reunion, but in the end - I was so disappointed." He deliberately exaggerated and almost made Tong Lu laugh, but he was still a little depressed.
Cheng Ye continued, "Of course, she's your lifesaver after all. We can't judge her by her face, we have to judge her by her beautiful soul, but..." He dragged out the emphasis, "I once suspected that you might have gotten a dog and didn't have money to buy dog food."
Facing Tong Lu's puzzled look, Cheng Ye rolled his eyes: "The beautiful soul was eaten by a dog!"
"Especially after Jian Kang started pursuing me, and we spent so much time together, I felt that time is really a butcher's knife. After not seeing each other for a few years, things have changed! Especially since this knife is a blunt one, because that's why the pig has not been killed."
"But - why do you say he is a scumbag and betrayed you?" If they were not together, there would be no need to use the word betrayal!
"The point is not his betrayal, but that strange white lotus, Bai Feiyao."
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