Chapter 190
The man in front of her had a high, hooked nose and a deep, hard facial profile. His arrogant expression was evident in his eyes, and there was a faint beauty mark under his eye. At this moment, his dark eyes under his handsome, sword-like eyebrows were fixed on Ying Ning.
He was wearing only a simple short-sleeved shirt, and his tall figure subtly revealed his muscular physique.
Yuan Ye stood in front of her, about a head taller than Ying Ning. His dark eyes were lowered as he looked into her eyes, and he exuded a powerful masculine aura.
"Sorry, I didn't hit her." Ying Ning tried to break free, but the man exerted a little force and the veins on the back of his hand bulged instantly, preventing the girl from leaving his palm.
He's quite strong; he must exercise regularly.
At this moment, the paramedics who had already moved the elderly man onto the ambulance saw that no one was around and immediately shouted in their direction, "Who is the patient's family member?"
"Hurry up and get in the car."
The middle-aged men who had inexplicably appeared earlier shouted from the side, "There are no family members. It was that young girl who hit the old man."
"You're not admitting it now, and you still want to run away."
"She looks like a well-behaved girl, how could she be so bad-behaved?"
Hearing the murmurs, Yuan Ye didn't let go. He said to Ying Ning, "You come with me to the hospital now and accompany the old man for his checkup. You can leave only if the old man is alright."
“If you run away now, I’ll call the police, and you’ll be in more trouble when the police arrive.” He had barely finished speaking when Ying Ning spoke up.
“I’ve already said that I didn’t hit the person, and it won’t matter if the police come.”
Even though it would be perfectly clear if the police were called and the surveillance footage was checked, Yuan Ye stubbornly refused to let Ying Ning leave: "No matter what, you should accompany the old man to the hospital."
The discussion around me grew louder and louder, and for a moment the atmosphere became tense.
A text message notification sounded.
Yuan Ye used his free hand to check his text messages. It was from a customer he had an appointment with today: "Brother, I'm sorry, I have something to do right now. Can we reschedule for 8 o'clock?"
After putting away his phone, he said to Yingning, "I'll go with you."
*
The smell of disinfectant permeated the spotless hospital. Patients and medical staff coming and going all maintained a solemn expression. Having witnessed too many life-and-death separations, the atmosphere in the hospital always seemed so tragic.
At this moment, a commotion attracted the attention of many people: "You little girl, you knocked down my old man and you're not willing to pay for his medical expenses."
The middle-aged woman spoke up again: "If you don't pay compensation, my family will absolutely not let you leave the hospital."
The elderly man beside the hospital bed was still clutching his back, complaining of pain, while a middle-aged man standing nearby angrily said, "Just because my husband doesn't care doesn't mean I won't."
"The hospitalization fees, nutrition fees, and compensation should not be reduced by a single penny."
“We even took time off work to come to the hospital; our work has been delayed.” The middle-aged woman gave her husband a meaningful look, and he immediately started yelling:
"And lost wages!"
"My dad is in this state now, he'll have to pay at least 50,000 yuan in compensation!"
"If you don't pay me, we'll see you in court." The man's voice attracted the attention of almost all the patients in the surrounding wards.
"What evidence do you have to prove that I hit the person?"
When Yuan Ye heard the girl beside him suddenly speak, he turned his head and noticed that her profile was smooth and her wispy hair behind her ears fell down obediently, making her look like a well-behaved rich girl.
However, she showed no fear when faced with accusations from many people: "Actually, I suggest you take legal action, because I will fight to the end."
"But I remind you, if you cannot provide evidence to prove that I hit the old man, you will be in trouble."
"Then I will prove that you are suspected of extortion."
"I've already recorded what happened on video, since this amount has already exceeded the legal threshold for filing a case."
"Let the judge decide the rest," Yingning said, raising her phone to indicate that her words were not fabricated.
The three people who heard her words seemed to change their expressions instantly. At this moment, the doctor with the examination report walked in: "Who is Li Zhengwei's family member?"
"Yes, yes." The middle-aged man immediately walked to the doctor's side: "Doctor, is my father alright?"
"After falling, he's likely to have suffered a mild concussion. However, this elderly man already has some pre-existing back problems, and we don't know if today's fall will affect his condition later on," the doctor said, looking at the examination report.
The couple, who had just been feeling discouraged, were given a lot of confidence by the doctor's words: "My dad is in this state now, and you, young lady, are still saying we're trying to extort you?!"
"The old man is already in poor health, would he deliberately fall down just to extort money from someone?!"
The elderly man in the hospital bed spoke again: "Xiao Xin... I'm alright..."
"Don't make things difficult for the little girl."
"Dad, look at you, how could you be alright?" The middle-aged man wiped away non-existent tears. "I will definitely get justice for you."
He turned to Ying Ning and said fiercely, "Little girl, I see you're still a student. You pay me back right now, and we'll consider this matter over."
"If you still refuse to pay, I'll go to your school and put up banners!"
"I'll use the loudspeaker to spread the word again, so your classmates know what kind of person you are!" The middle-aged man threatened Yingning when he couldn't get the money.
Upon hearing the middle-aged man speak like that, Yuan Ye's brows furrowed slightly, and he parted his thin lips slightly: "Just resolve the matter, don't threaten others."
Yuanye wasn't trying to speak for anyone; it's just that everything is governed by morality and ethics. Even if she really did knock someone down, she had no obligation to bear the malice in the man's words.
"She'll have to pay compensation anyway!"
The girl beside him only said one sentence: "If you can produce evidence, you can have the police summon me."
“Or, should I call the police?” Yingning tapped three numbers on the screen with her fingertip. “It’s much better for the police to handle this than for us to argue here.”
The middle-aged couple remained silent in anger upon hearing this. They had clearly realized that this seemingly pampered young girl was not someone who would be easily bullied.
They exchanged glances furtively, their expressions already somewhat unusual since Yingning suggested calling the police, as if they were wary of something.
"Looks like there's no need to call the police, so I'll be going now." Yingning said, and prepared to leave, while Yuanye, who was standing to the side, had not yet reacted to her sudden departure.
Turning her head, she only caught sight of a dark figure that had already taken two or three steps, its skirt swaying slightly, as if it was unwilling to linger for anything.
This family of three were seasoned extortionists. Now that they were in the hospital, they had already spent a lot on ambulance and medical fees. Such people would never risk losing more than they gained by trying to steal.
This trip to the hospital is absolutely essential!
That little girl is not to be trifled with; isn't there another one here?
The man immediately gave the woman a wink, and the middle-aged woman instantly understood her husband's meaning. She immediately started yelling, "You were the one who called the ambulance just now, weren't you? Then you must be in cahoots with her."
"You have to stay and pay up!"
The lesson she had just learned had taught her a lesson. At this moment, the middle-aged woman took a big step forward and immediately grabbed Yuan Ye's arm: "If you don't pay me back, and if my dad becomes paralyzed in the future, our whole family will jump off your building!"
Yuan Ye, whose arm was being grabbed by the woman, was clearly taken aback.
I never expected to encounter such a situation.
*
The sudden arrival of the police took everyone by surprise.
Upon seeing the family of three, the police officers' expressions instantly became stern, and the woman who had just been yelling that she would jump off the building if they didn't get compensation immediately released Yuan Ye's arm and secretly hid in a corner of the ward.
None of them expected that someone would call the police, and the arrival of the police completely ruined their plans.
"What are you doing at the hospital again? Are you faking illness to extort money again?!" An elderly police officer walked up to Yuan Ye and recognized the men.
When the police saw these people run to the hospital again, they naturally knew what bad ideas they were up to.
Years of grassroots work have given this veteran policeman an imposing demeanor. "Well, it seems you're up to your old trick of using falls to extort money from young people again."
"Do you want to end up in the police station?!"
........
After taking statements and giving the family of three another lecture, the police officers turned to Yuan Ye, who had remained silent, and said, "Young man, don't worry."
“These people are repeat offenders; the police station has records of their crimes. Young man, this matter has nothing to do with you. If they harass you again, come to the Linx Road Police Station to find me.” The old police officer patiently said a few words to Yuan Ye before calling his colleague to take the family of three back.
"Thank you." Yuan Ye nodded, gesturing to the old policeman for his thanks.
......
The noisy department fell silent once again after the group left. To the hospital, which had been filled with a deathly atmosphere for years, this farce was nothing more than a fleeting moment.
As soon as Yuan Ye stepped out of the hospital, he saw a dark figure standing near the bus stop. He didn't know why, but he walked over as if possessed. He looked at Ying Ning's profile and asked, "Did you call the police just now?"
Thinking of what had happened before, his proud expression wavered slightly.
She didn't look at him. Yingning casually adjusted the strap of her bag on her shoulder: "Calling the police isn't to help you. It's just that I can't stand seeing them extorting money like this."
Her words left Yuan Ye speechless; he seemed to detect a hint of self-reproach in her tone.
Yuan Ye was about to speak again when he saw the bright headlights projected onto the asphalt road, and the bus stopped safely in front of the station.
Yuan Ye looked up and glanced at the numbers displayed on the bus's scrolling screen.
At that moment, the figure in dark robes walked past him and boarded the bus, and Yuan Ye followed without hesitation.
As evening fell, the buses gradually became less crowded than during the day.
Yuan Ye glanced at her briefly, then strode over and sat down in the seat behind and to the side of Ying Ning. He took out his phone and replied to a message: "I'll be there soon. I'll call you in a bit."
When the other person replied, "Brother, I'll wait for you outside the school."
Yuan Ye had just pressed the lock screen button when he looked up and saw the person sitting in the seat in front of him with a bun hairstyle. Her hair was jet black and smooth, and the wispy strands hanging down beside her ears accentuated her delicate earlobes.
His gaze involuntarily swept over her neck, noticing a sliver of her butterfly wing peeking out from the hem of her skirt. The delicate butterfly wing, with just a glance, revealed an exquisitely beautiful shape.
A snow butterfly suddenly appeared on the banks of the turbulent, dark river.
When Yuan Ye realized that his actions seemed to have gone too far, his dark eyes quickly looked away from Xue Die, and he lowered his eyes, seemingly lost in thought.
The bus announcement came on: "X University Station has arrived. Passengers, please take your belongings and exit through the rear door."
The man finally came to his senses, and by the time he stood up, the snow butterfly had already leaped down the bus steps.
*
"Brother, the price you offered is really reasonable." The round-faced college student handed the motorcycle keys to Yuan Ye and added, "If my girlfriend didn't always think it's too dangerous for me to ride a motorcycle, I wouldn't be willing to sell Xiao Hei."
As he spoke, he reluctantly touched the almost brand-new black motorcycle.
"She's just worried about you."
"I know, so I still sold the car. After all, safety comes first, and my girlfriend comes first too," the round-faced male student said, scratching his hair sheepishly.
After Yuanye transferred the payment to him, he asked again, "Brother, want to grab a bite to eat later?"
"No need, I still need to take the car back to the shop." Yuanye waved her hand, refusing the boy.
"You should head back soon too." Then, Yuan Ye swiftly straddled the motorcycle, put on his helmet, placed his well-defined right hand on the handlebars, and turned to the boy, saying, "I'll be going now."
"Okay, bro, goodbye!" the boy said, bidding farewell.
"Boom boom boom..." The engine of the heavy motorcycle kept running, and the tall figure on the motorcycle, who was half-bent over, simply gripped the handlebars and drove away from the spot.
The boy who remained behind looked at Yuan Ye's figure and couldn't help but say, "Motorcycles really do need to be paired with handsome guys."
After the male student finished speaking, he remembered that his girlfriend liked to eat pork floss cakes from a nearby shop, so he decided to queue up to buy one so he could bring it back to his girlfriend later.
*
Yuanye works at a car dealership, which deals in used cars and also provides car repair services.
The car dealership is located within the university town area, so it occasionally receives customers who are university students from the surrounding area.
Yuan Ye was on his way back, but his gaze fell on a small stall in front of a shop on the street. The dim light softened his eyes. He turned around and went to the stall, parked his car, and walked over.
"Boss, I'd like a bowl of sweet pear porridge."
The owner of the sweet pear porridge stall immediately and enthusiastically agreed: "Okay, I'll pack it for you right away."
When Yuanye returned to the parking spot with the bag, he saw several shirtless men with tattoos on their backs surrounding the motorcycle. He took two steps closer and saw a familiar face.
After the man waited in the open field, he smiled.
"Yuanye, it's been a long time."
"This motorcycle is nice, is it yours?" A man with a buzz cut and a thuggish look patted the motorcycle and said to him with ill intent.
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