stopgap measures
"Tanaka, go find a doctor!"
Mu Qingyan tried her best to protect the person in her arms, using her body as a cushion, and her waist hit the ground heavily.
She didn't care about anything else and just gave orders while checking on Kinsley's condition.
The man, who was almost fainting from exhaustion, suddenly struggled and shouted:
"You're not allowed to go!"
"Kinsley, don't be like this... If you're angry, you can hit me or scold me, but you can't torture yourself like this anymore..."
Mu Qingyan's hand slowly stroked the back of the man's head, trying to calm him down, but she forgot that the wound there had not healed yet. Kinsley shrank in pain.
"hiss--"
Mu Qingyan almost cried out in pain. She cursed herself in her heart and slid her hand to the bony back.
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry... It's my fault..."
——The wound there was caused by her own hands, how could she forget it?
"Don't...don't see a doctor...don't let anyone come in...just go away..."
Kinsley held his head and murmured, as if he was trapped in a terrible dream.
Naturally, no one could be so heartless as to disobey.
"Okay, okay, don't call the doctor... I'm here, I'm here with you..."
Mu Qingyan followed Kinsley's instructions and waved for Tanaka to come back. The two of them carefully placed the patient back on the bed.
Xu Chenxi finally had the chance to rush in. She was frightened by the scenes just now. Her legs were still a little weak. She staggered and fell over, calling Kinsley's name in a crying voice.
The person curled up under the thin blanket was startled, and his breathing, which had not yet calmed down, became heavier. He closed his eyes tightly, his fingers pulling at the cool and smooth fabric, and muttered like a prayer:
"Don't go... Don't go... Father... Stop her..."
"Kinsley, wake up! Wake up and look at me!"
"Chenxi is fine..."
Xu Lanxi pulled her sister over and couldn't help but take a look at the person who was talking in his sleep.
She looked away almost instantly.
She didn't dare to watch the painful look a second time.
So she didn't understand what kind of mood Mu Qingyan, who had an expressionless face, was staring at Kinsley.
Soon, the weak murmur turned into a strong roar. Tears fell crazily from the corners of Kinsley's eyes. He shouted in fear:
“It’s so dark… Help… Let me out! Ah!!! Yanyan, save me—Yanyan, save me—!”
Tanaka suppressed his shock and grief and stepped forward to hold down his struggling master, but he didn't dare to use any real strength and was almost knocked over.
Fortunately, there is finally someone else here.
Mu Qingyan's hand finally touched the bloodless cheek. The wetness of her palm made her voice lose its usual calmness, even though she was trying hard to remain calm.
"Xiao Yin... don't be afraid... Yanyan is here... Yanyan is here... no one dares to bully you..."
This assurance, breaking the nightmare, reached the patient's ears, and her hand was immediately grasped.
Mu Qingyan didn't even frown despite the force that could almost crush finger bones.
"All of you, get out."
It would be better if he didn't let too many people see him like this.
Even if she didn't say this, the other three people present knew it well -
Just now, the "anyone" that Kinsley mentioned definitely did not include Mu Qingyan.
No matter how unwilling Xu Chenxi was, he had no choice but to leave the room obediently.
…
It's already a very distant memory.
Mu Qingyan still remembers the warmth in her teacher's broad palms when she picked up her little self.
And there was that chubby apple face that came up to her and kept making her laugh.
From then on, she seemed to have finally escaped from that closed room, the ticking dashboard, the electrodes and catheters inserted deep into her brain, and the sharp blades that cut her body day after day.
She also has a home, delicious food, a soft bed, and a family that she loves very much.
"Sister, why are you staring at the computer all day? Look at me, I'm so cute!"
"Daddy, I want to sleep with Sister Yanyan so she won't be scared!"
"Yanyan, don't be afraid, don't be afraid. Xiaoyin is here with you and no one dares to bully you!"
“…”
The tender voice of a child kept chanting her name, and the originally round little face gradually turned into the handsome outline of a young boy.
"Yanyan, come closer so that dad doesn't find out. I don't want to experience his 'dark cuisine' again!"
There was heavy rain and cold air outside the window.
Inside the room, in the cramped corner, hidden by the thick curtains, no one knew what was happening.
Mu Qingyan blinked her eyes, and seemed to have a substantial understanding of the boy's rapid growth in height in recent days. She thought about the "delicacies" created by the teacher's skillful hands, and obediently shrank into the corner.
It was perfectly hidden by the taller figure.
The warm breath touched her cheek and earlobe, and she instinctively moved her shoulders.
"Xiao Yin..."
——Isn’t it a bit too close...
However, the wish to remind the boy was ultimately unsuccessful.
His raised arm was held down, and the back of his head leaned against the wall due to the approaching pressure.
The lips were touched by something soft.
Amidst the fluttering white curtains, Mu Qingyan stared with wide eyes at the trembling eyelashes and the bright eyes filled with smiles.
During the days of forced separation that followed, this scene almost became her inner demon and a nightmare that haunted her.
Every time she thought about it, it made her feel as if a knife was cutting her.
So, Mu Qingyan hates rainy days.
No wonder she finally fell asleep, only to be woken up by a splitting headache.
The specially made glass has absorbed most of the sound of raindrops. Mu Qingyan felt the increase in humidity around him, frowned and pressed his temples.
As if realizing it belatedly, she looked around the silent room, the quilt covering herself, and the empty half of the bed beside her.
"K, what time is it?"
"West District 1, 4 p.m."
She slept for so long...
"Miss Mu, are you awake?"
"Where's Kinsley?"
"First... Mr.... he..." Tanaka opened his mouth and finally told the truth, "Mr. went to the rooftop bar... But don't worry, he's already eaten some of the noodles you cooked, and you know, the bar owner doesn't dare to give Mr. alcohol..."
Should I say she is truly worthy of being Miss Mu?
In less than a day, not only was a "lockdown order" issued for the entire city, but all the alcohol in the hotel was sold out for "some reason."
During traffic control, naturally no one would come to restock.
My husband is probably sitting on the top floor drinking lemonade amid the hustle and bustle.
This is also the reason why Tanaka let him leave.
Mu Qingyan smiled knowingly.
Of course she understood that this matter could not be resolved so simply.
In special circumstances, she still has to take a strong medicine, otherwise if the child really gets hurt, she will be the one who feels the pain.
"K, contact York and have him find a way to send Kins over here. By the way, ask Terrence Bedford where he's being held? We need to find a chance to visit this old friend."
She knew that Lawrence Bedford was using all sorts of methods to protect his brother, but with Dustin and York in charge, plus Mu Qingyan's lobbying among all the top competitors of BI—
After all, everyone has weaknesses, and most importantly, the enemy of my enemy is my friend.
Therefore, she was confident that the two old guys would not have the chance to meet again in the short term.
Mu Qingyan arranged the next things while eating a late lunch, then got up and ran to the rooftop bar.
...
People trapped here because of the "snowstorm" always have to find some fun. Mu Qingyan can imagine how lively the atmosphere in the bar is.
Especially after there was a big star who was fun-loving and good-looking.
The dazzling lights kept changing, and Mu Qingyan took a while to adapt before stepping in.
Amid the deafening music, she checked Kinsley's position. He was no longer in the sick state he was a few hours ago. He was leaning back in the booth, curling his lips as he watched the boys and girls in front of him build a champagne tower.
——Or, a bubble water tower is more appropriate.
Mu Qingyan sent out two messages.
Soon, the person she was looking at picked up his phone and looked at it, then looked at her through the crowd.
His eyes drooped slightly, and then, as if catching some inspiration, he waved at the noisy crowd.
"Let's get started! This young master keeps his word. One million per cup, and you can't spill a single drop. Whoever drinks the fastest, I'll grant them any wish!"
"Woooooo!!!——" a burst of cheers.
Mu Qingyan looked coldly at the sparkling water that was quickly being snatched up under the temptation of money, and lowered her head and closed her eyes.
But just as the sour and tingling sensation had eased, a figure suddenly approached beside her, forcing her to open her eyes again to check.
Before he could react, the mask he was wearing was rudely pulled off.
The beautiful face without any embellishment was exposed in the dim environment, but it was clear enough for anyone who was paying attention to see it.
The tall man standing in front of Mu Qingyan had a typical European and American appearance, and his squinting expression looked very obscene no matter how you looked at him.
In accordance with the tradition of a country of etiquette, Mu Qingyan asked for her mask in a nice and polite manner.
The next second, she was pulled and fell off the bar seat.
Just as he was about to stand firm, more and more people gathered around him.
Mu Qingyan's expression was hidden in the shadows and could not be seen clearly, but this look of ignoring everything instantly angered the man who came to chat with her.
After a string of Icelandic swear words, he threw an angry fist towards Mu Qingyan.
But after a moment, the originally noisy bar suddenly became extremely quiet.
Mu Qingyan's cheek hit a piece of cloth, and her nostrils were filled with a familiar scent.
"Whichever hand touches her, I'll let go of that hand! And there are these guys, right? I advise you, it's best not to think about escaping, otherwise, I will definitely make you suffer worse than death!"
Although he was not fluent in the local language, the chilling tone revealed in his words made almost everyone shudder.
"Tanaka!"
Kinsley cried out.
He had instructed his butler and bodyguard to follow Yanyan, so Tanaka must be here.
"Xiao Yin..."
The person being protected came closer to him and whispered a few words of advice in his ear.
"I feel a little dizzy, let's go back, okay..."
Kinsley always knew what was important. Before Mu Qingyan finished speaking, he picked her up and carried her horizontally, then turned and walked out of the bar.
So, he naturally didn't notice that the girl nestled in his arms had her mouth corners inexplicably raised a little, and then fell silently.
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