The sunlight dappled the winding mountain road, adding a touch of discord to this sudden change.
Su Ning's face looked particularly pale in the afternoon sun. He faltered as he explained, each word seeming to be stuck in his throat, coming out with difficulty: "I really didn't mean to do that. I just gave her a gentle push, and who knew she wouldn't be able to stand firmly..."
There wasn't a trace of remorse in these words, but rather they were more like an excuse that was eager to exonerate himself.
Chu Chu, standing nearby, her eyes as cold as ice, snorted coldly, her voice filled with dissatisfaction and disdain for Su Ning's behavior. She quickly turned around, her gaze gently falling on the injured Song Nuan. The wound on her forehead, although no longer bleeding, was still painful enough to make people feel distressed.
"Song Nuan, let's go to the hospital first. Don't worry, we will do our best to prevent your forehead from leaving any scar." Chuchu's words were full of determination and care, as if she was building a solid line of defense for Song Nuan.
Su Rong, Suning's brother, had an even more complicated expression than Suning at this moment. He said apologetically, "Don't worry about the medical expenses. I'll take care of it. You go to the hospital first, and we'll be there soon."
His voice was low and sincere, trying to make up for his brother's mistake in this way.
Zhao Qing's eyes were already red, and she fought back tears as she, along with the equally anxious Zhu Zhu, carefully supported Song Nuan and walked down the mountain step by step. Each step seemed particularly heavy, not only because of the physical burden, but also because of the unspeakable guilt and worry in her heart.
Chuchu watched them leave, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes, and then she turned and left, leaving behind a series of firm steps. She knew that at this moment, words of comfort were far less effective than actual actions.
The sirens of the ambulance broke the tranquility of the mountains. When Ning Yu was pushed into the car by the medical staff, he did not forget to glare at Su Ning, his words full of indignation: "Suning, you are crazy! The school beauty is saving people, but you choose to hurt her! Do you know that doing this will greatly reduce our image in her heart? It's unreasonable!" His voice was full of disappointment and anger, as if it was the final accusation against Su Ning's behavior.
Su Ning stood there, his face even uglier. He opened his mouth, wanting to argue, but ultimately nothing came out. He knew that any explanation at this moment would be pale and powerless. He could only silently turn around, start the car, and follow the direction of Chu Chu, Zhao Qing and the others.
Inside the car, the atmosphere was heavy and oppressive. Chu Chu was concentrating on driving, her eyes firm and calm, as if to isolate all the anxiety outside the car window.
Zhao Qing sat in the passenger seat, tears welling up in her eyes. She kept wiping the corners of her eyes with a tissue, trying to calm herself down.
Zhu Zhu sat next to Song Nuan in the back seat, holding Song Nuan's hands tightly with both of her hands, giving her silent comfort and support.
Although Song Nuan's wound had been treated initially, the jarring crack still made her heart ache. She endured the pain and gave Zhao Qing a reassuring smile: "Zhao Qing, I'm really fine. It's just a minor injury. When I was a kid, I even broke a bone, and I still ran around outside. I'm pretty tough, so this injury is nothing to me."
Her tone was light and optimistic, as if she was telling everyone in her own way that she didn't need too much worry or sympathy.
However, Zhao Qing's guilt didn't lessen in the slightest. She looked at Song Nuan with self-blame: "If it weren't for me, he wouldn't have done that to you..." Her voice choked, tears streaming down her face again.
Song Nuan gently patted the back of Zhao Qing's hand and said softly, "Zhao Qing, you really don't have to blame yourself. This is not your fault at all. But Su Ning... his emotions are indeed a little unstable and he is irritable. I hope you can think carefully about your relationship. After all, a healthy relationship should make people feel at ease and happy."
Zhu Zhu nodded frantically, agreeing with Song Nuan. She knew that Song Nuan's concerns were not unfounded, and that Su Ning's actions were indeed potentially dangerous and could not be ignored.
Zhao Qing looked at Chu Chu, who had been silent, eager to hear her opinion.
Chu Chu sighed, "It's true that we're not suitable for each other. I hope you didn't say that in anger when you said you wanted to break up. However, this is your business, and you have to make the decision. Ours are just for reference."
Zhu Zhu nodded: "Yeah, you've known each other for a long time. Ending a relationship does require careful consideration."
Zhao Qing was silent for a moment after hearing this. Her eyes flickered between Chu Chu and Zhu Zhu before she finally spoke, "You're right. I'll think about it carefully. I won't see him or have any contact with him in the near future. I need some time to calm down and sort out my thoughts."
She turned to look at Song Nuan again, her eyes filled with gratitude and apology: "Xiao Nuan, I will take care of your medical expenses and nutrition expenses. This time, I have implicated you..."
Song Nuan interrupted her with a smile: "Zhao Qing, we are friends, aren't we? Friends should support and help each other. None of this matters. What matters is that we are all fine."
Her words were warm and powerful, like a warm current flowing into everyone's heart.
As the vehicle drives along, the scenery on both sides of the mountain road keeps changing, but the atmosphere inside the car remains the same.
The hospital corridor was filled with a faint smell of disinfectant, and the lights were dim and soft, adding a touch of soothing color to the tense atmosphere.
Chuchu stood at the door of the emergency room, holding her mobile phone tightly in her hand. A clear photo of Song Nuan's wound was displayed on the screen. She had just taken it for the insurance claim.
"Chu Chu, what did the insurance company say?" Zhu Zhu asked softly. She stood aside, holding Song Nuan's coat and bag in her hands, looking towards the emergency room from time to time, her face full of concern.
"We've already reported the case. They'll review it and provide assistance as soon as possible." Chuchu continued to operate on her phone, making sure every step was correct. "Fortunately, Song Nuan's parents bought accident insurance for her in advance."
On the other side, Zhao Qing was busy communicating with a nurse who had just left the emergency room. Her speech was rapid but clear, constantly inquiring about Song Nuan's injuries and the upcoming treatment arrangements. Although she seemed anxious, her sense of responsibility and initiative towards her friend were reassuring.
Soon, the doctor came out, holding Song Nuan's medical record in his hand. His expression was solemn but gentle. "The patient's wound is quite deep and requires stitches, approximately seven stitches." The doctor's words were concise and clear, but they made everyone present feel nervous. "But don't worry, we will use fine needles and thread to minimize scarring."
When Zhao Qing heard the word "scar", she immediately became anxious: "Doctor, don't we have a kind of cosmetic thread now? Can't we use that? Song Nuan is only 19 years old. Girls all love beauty and can't leave scars!" There was a hint of pleading in her tone, and her eyes were slightly red.
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