Against the Light - Chapter 124
Chapter 124: I Won't Get a Shot!
【How's my wife? T_T Why isn't there any news yet? I can't even focus on the show.】
【Same here, ahhh! Is Teacher Bai okay? Please be okay! She has to be okay!!!】
【Please, production team, just let us know she's safe! T_T [praying]】
【Teacher Bai has to be okay!!!】
【Why do I have a bad feeling? It's been a whole night and there's still no news…】
【Damn it, to the person above, spit that out! Don't you dare jinx it!】
【Huh? Guozi and the others are gone? Did they go to the hospital? To see Teacher Bai?】
【Don't tell me she was actually pushed? No way, no way, right?】
At the same time, Lin Guo and Qin Qiong, representing the production team, arrived at the hospital to visit Yilan.
The moment their car stopped outside the hospital, the two of them were stunned. Countless reporters were crowded around the entrance, cameras flashing wildly. Two rows of bodyguards stood neatly on either side, holding back the press and carving out a clear path through the throng.
After getting out of the car, they tentatively walked toward the entrance. To their surprise, the bodyguards didn't stop them. Instead, they shielded them from the nearby reporters.
They exchanged a glance, realizing the bodyguards were protecting them, and quickened their pace in unison, hurrying into the hospital.
They headed straight for the VIP inpatient wing. The moment they got to the fourth floor, they were stopped by bodyguards. The two identified themselves and waited for the guards to verify their information.
Lin Guo stood in the hallway and looked around. This floor was completely different from the ones below—it was empty except for patrolling bodyguards. The adjacent rooms were all unoccupied.
"Did they book the entire floor?" Lin Guo asked in a surprised whisper. "Isn't Sister Ran going a bit overboard?"
"Probably," Qin Qiong said. "They're likely worried about paparazzi sneaking in and bothering Sister Lan."
"Hello, you two may go in."
"Okay, thank you." Lin Guo thanked him and went to the room the bodyguard indicated. She knocked. "Sister Ran? Oh! Sorry, wrong room." Seeing an unfamiliar woman on the sofa, Lin Guo quickly apologized and closed the door.
"That woman looks a little familiar," Qin Qiong murmured with a frown, having only caught a quick glimpse.
"Familiar? Have you met her before?"
Just as Qin Qiong was thinking, the door opened.
Ye Nan looked at the two of them and smiled faintly. "Lin Guo, Qin Qiong?"
"Uh, yes. And you are…?"
"Are you here to see Yilan?"
"Yes."
"Come in." Ye Nan stepped back, ushering them inside.
"Thank you." Once inside, they realized it was a suite. The outer area was a living room, and the inner room was the hospital room.
"The doctor is changing her dressing. Please have a seat for a moment."
"Okay, thank you."
"Are you… Sister Lan's mother?"
"No, I'm her mother's assistant." Ye Nan poured them each a glass of water and sat on the sofa across from them. She casually glanced at Qin Qiong, who had been studying her intently ever since she walked in.
"May I ask your… surname?" Qin Qiong's brow furrowed. The woman really did look familiar.
"My surname is Ye. You can call me Auntie Ye." Ye Nan smiled faintly, putting on a serious air. Little did they know, when she watched the show, she was obsessed with the Qiong-Guo CP and had even declared herself their "mom fan."
The two exchanged a look. "Hello, Auntie Ye," Lin Guo said obediently.
"Mm-hmm."
"Auntie Ye, what does Sister Lan's mother do? Forgive me for being blunt, but I've never heard her mention her mother, so I'm a little curious."
Ye Nan smiled and nodded. "Her mother is in business. She's usually very busy and hasn't had much time to spend with her."
"That explains it."
Lin Guo sighed. "You adults… once you get busy, you neglect your kids. But we kids really need company, you know."
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"Since when are you a kid? And what's with that tone!" Qin Qiong was dumbfounded and shot her a frantic look. It was completely inappropriate to say something like that in front of an elder!
Lin Guo gave an embarrassed smile.
"It's fine," Ye Nan said with a smile.
As they were talking, the door to the inner room opened, and a doctor and a nurse walked out. The group quickly got up to meet them.
"Dr. Zheng, how is she?" Ye Nan asked.
"It's nothing too serious, but the wound can't get wet. The injury on her back is quite severe, so you'll need to watch her when she sleeps to make sure she doesn't put pressure on it."
"Alright, I understand. The injury on her back… will it leave a scar?"
"Well…" The doctor seemed hesitant to say.
Ye Nan's expression darkened.
"Modern scar removal products are very effective. Let's focus on letting the wound heal first, and then we can think about the scar."
"Okay." Ye Nan nodded.
Lin Guo glanced at the tray the nurse was holding and saw a used syringe and several pieces of blood-stained gauze. The sight of the blood made her heart leap into her throat.
"It's going to leave a scar? The injury must be so severe!"
Qin Qiong frowned, her face also filled with worry.
After seeing the doctor off, Ye Nan walked to the inner room and knocked. "Yilan, Lin Guo and Qin Qiong are here to see you."
"Come in," Gu Xinran's voice came from inside.
The two entered the room and went straight to the hospital bed. Lin Guo glanced at Yilan and saw that her eyes were red-rimmed, her forehead was dotted with fine beads of sweat, and faint teeth marks were imprinted on her lips. It was obvious she had just been through a great deal of pain.
Gu Xinran was propping her up, letting her lean against her while she gently wiped the sweat from her neck with a towel.
"What are you two doing here?" Gu Xinran asked, looking at them.
"We were worried! Seriously, it's been a whole day and night, and you didn't let anyone know you were okay or make an appearance. Everyone's been worried sick."
"Exactly. We couldn't focus on the show at all. All we could do was worry about Sister Lan," Qin Qiong added in a chiding tone. None of them had slept well the previous night, consumed with worry.
"Sister Lan? How did you get hurt so badly? Oh my, it hurts just looking at you." Lin Guo crouched by the bed, her heart aching at the sight of Bai Yilan.
"It's nothing, just a minor injury. I'll be fine in a few days," Bai Yilan said with a faint smile.
"You really know how to make people worry. Sister Ran, from now on, you should just stick to her side, don't let her out of your sight. Otherwise, you'll look away for one second and she'll…"
"Hey, spit that out! Pei, pei, pei!" Qin Qiong tapped her on the head.
"Oh, pei, pei, pei!" Lin Guo realized her mistake and quickly stuck out her tongue.
Gu Xinran and Bai Yilan shared a helpless smile. "I won't be at the studio for the next few days. You two just focus on preparing for the competition," Gu Xinran said.
"Okay. By the way, Sister Lan, Sister Qiuyan wanted me to tell you that she'll definitely make the Fairy Group proud. She said you should rest easy and not worry about them."
"Mm, I have faith in them," Bai Yilan nodded.
They chatted for a little while longer, but seeing that Bai Yilan didn't seem to have much energy, Qin Qiong gestured for Lin Guo to leave so Bai Yilan could rest.
"Okay, Sister Ran, don't see us out. We're all friends here, no need for formalities." The two walked to the door and waved at Gu Xinran, telling her to stay put before they left.
When they got to the outer room, they saw another beautiful woman sitting on the sofa next to Auntie Ye.
The two froze, exchanged a look, and couldn't help but stare. "Is that Sister Lan's mother? She's gorgeous! Their eyes look so much alike!"
"She is, she's stunning. But why does she look so familiar?" Qin Qiong tugged at her bangs in frustration. The face was so recognizable, but she just couldn't place it.
"Hello?"
"Hello. I'm very glad Yilan has friends like you. Thank you for caring about her," Shi Qing said, rising and giving them a slight nod.
"Oh no, not at all, you're too kind." Lin Guo felt a bit embarrassed and waved her hands dismissively, remembering how she had just been complaining about Sister Lan's mother. How improper of her.
"A-Auntie, may I ask… your surname?" A drop of cold sweat trickled down Qin Qiong's temple.
"Shi Qing."
Qin Qiong's heart skipped a beat. Lin Guo hadn't caught on yet; she just frowned slightly, seemingly puzzled as to why Yilan's mother shared the same name as the mogul who dominated the business world.
With a gulp, Qin Qiong swallowed weakly and glanced back hesitantly at the door to the inner room, momentarily unable to process the explosive news.
"Well, we'll be going now. Please, carry on," Lin Guo said, pulling Qin Qiong away.
"What's wrong with you? Why are you in such a daze?" Lin Guo asked in the hallway, patting her friend curiously.
"That… Auntie Shi. Did she ring any bells for you?"
"Huh? No. She looked a little familiar, but isn't that just because she looks like Sister Lan?"
"…" Qin Qiong paused, took out her phone, and opened Weibo. She found the post from that day about the 【Three Magnates' Union of the Century】, tapped on the photo, and showed it to Lin Guo.
Lin Guo squinted at it for a long time. "Huh? Oh! Whoa!"
"Wow, this Auntie Shi… not only does she look like Shi Qing, she even has the same name!"
"…" Qin Qiong gave her a look reserved for an idiot.
Lin Guo felt a little sheepish under her gaze, when suddenly, it clicked. "Wait! Are you saying… Sister Lan's mother is…?! Is she?!"
"Her assistant's name is Ye Nan. I've met her before. There's no mistake."
"No, no, no, you're kidding. President Shi! That's the absolute titan who dominates the fashion world! She's Sister Lan's mom? I… this…" Lin Guo clearly couldn't wrap her head around it, repeatedly replaying the image of the woman she'd just met and comparing it to the photo.
"It can't be…"
"No, wait a minute… Didn't I just complain about Sister Lan's mom?" Lin Guo suddenly shuddered.
"I believe… you did. Right in front of her assistant, too," Qin Qiong said, looking slightly pleased with her misfortune.
"I'm doomed, I'm doomed. The big boss isn't going to blacklist me, is she?" Lin Guo's legs went weak, and she slumped against Qin Qiong, all her dreams instantly turning to dust.
"…" Qin Qiong shot her another look reserved for an idiot.
After calming down a bit, they managed to accept the news. "Wow, Sister Lan must have saved the world in a past life. Such an incredible family background, and success in both love and career… Tsk, it's so enviable."
Qin Qiong pursed her lips.
The two continued chatting as they walked toward the stairwell. As they passed one of the rooms, they suddenly heard a hysterical shout from inside. "I won't get a shot!!"
The shout made Lin Guo jump. She listened closely to the voice. Hiss… it sounded a little familiar.
"Young President Ming!?" they both exclaimed in unison.
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