NOVEL NEXT 39
Chapter 39
The anomaly in the hospital came suddenly and disappeared even more suddenly.
In just a breath, the tidal pressure vanished abruptly, the instruments returned to normal, leaving no trace. The only evidence was that the critically ill patients in the hospital had all improved significantly.
What shocked the hospital even more was the patient in the special care unit on the twenty-fifth floor. According to doctors’ assessments, he had no more than a month to live, and even if all the top-level male zergs of the colony were gathered, there was absolutely no chance of survival for Xia Ye. But despite being such a sick zerg, his condition had significantly improved.
No, it wasn’t just an improvement; it was a complete recovery.
After the test results came out, the entire diagnostic room fell silent. All the doctors looked at each other, not understanding what was going on.
But they all believed it had something to do with that mysterious power.
Xia Ye, being long-term sick, naturally understood what those test results meant. He politely asked, “If that’s the case, can I be discharged now?”
Staying in such a special care unit was burning money.
“No!” The hospital director instinctively exclaimed. After receiving three pairs of eyes, he nervously smiled at Xia Baiyuan, “For safety reasons, it’s better to stay a few more days for observation. It’s more prudent.”
Xia Baiyuan raised an eyebrow. “We’re out of money.”
“Alright, alright.” The director nervously stroked Xia Baiyuan’s fur. How could they easily let go of a patient who was practically a medical miracle? Even if they observed for a few more days, maybe they could discover a treatment method to solve this condition!
If they could replicate such a miracle on other zergs…
Tears welled up in the director’s eyes, and his glasses fogged up slightly.
One thing you had to learn after becoming a doctor was self-control.
Not every patient can be saved, no matter how hard one tries, there are always situations where saving them is impossible.
If one indulges in that sadness, how can they save the next patient?
They’ve become accustomed to death, facing the tearful relatives, they only bow slightly and say the same words they’ve said countless times.
“We did our best.”
But being accustomed to death doesn’t mean they’ve truly accepted it. The overwhelming sense of helplessness when a patient still dies after all efforts; the cries of anguish from the family members; and even situations where there could have been a chance of saving, but due to economic reasons, they had to give up — all of these are forcefully suppressed deep in their hearts, never to be recalled.
The hospital director pushed his glasses and earnestly looked at Xia Baiyuan, his face showing a smooth smile, just as he usually tried to please those distinguished male zergs, humbly begging them to donate goodwill to the hospital, to help those females who still had a chance.
“Of course, your hospitalization fees will be waived, you don’t have to pay us, you can rest assured about that.”
The doctors and nurses finally reacted, suppressing their excitement to chime in, “Yes, yes, we have the highest standard of treatment conditions, and now there’s even the latest hydrotherapy available!”
They might as well have “Don’t miss out” written on their faces.
Xia Ye pondered while stroking his chin, Xia Baiyuan and Lu Xi stood together, clearly waiting for his decision.
He only pondered for less than five seconds before readily agreeing, “Okay.”
The excitement of everyone present was hard to contain. The hospital director immediately began to make arrangements, and the room was filled with a joyous atmosphere. Everyone wished they could find something significant to do, even if it was just fetching some fruits, it felt like they were contributing to the great field of medicine.
Xia Baiyuan and Lu Xi were squeezed to the side. They exchanged glances and quietly exited the room.
Lu Xi: “Aren’t you going to spend more time with your dad?”
Xia Baiyuan glanced at him and replied calmly, “He’s already fine.”
Lu Xi’s mouth twitched. He knew how much Xia Baiyuan valued his female father, but this reaction…
Well, it’s very Xia-like.
Suddenly, Lu Xi felt a bit overwhelmed.
He wasn’t very sure… how Xia Baiyuan would view his plans.
In Lu Xi’s mind, a wedding was an essential thing, and for the Lu family, which valued ceremonial significance, the more formal and grand, the better.
For the sake of a grand wedding, no amount of hard work and travel was too much.
But if it were Xia Baiyuan, he’d probably think it’s unnecessary…
Lu Xi stole a glance at Xia Baiyuan’s profile.
The tension that had been tightly wound seemed to disappear, his eyes and brows relaxed, giving him a somewhat lazy appearance. The resolute and aloof war god that Lu Xi remembered was completely different from the Xia Baiyuan before him.
“What’s wrong?”
Noticing his gaze, Xia Baiyuan tilted his head and looked at him, a faint smile on his face.
Lu Xi’s heart was pounding, he avoided Xia Baiyuan’s gaze and mumbled, “Nothing, let’s go back.”
Xia Baiyuan: “Okay.”
—
Lu Xi became even more determined in his belief.
The males of the Lu family never give up, he must give Xia Baiyuan a grand wedding.
He sneaked onto the balcony with a light brain and began typing.
【Lu Xi: Can I ask you something?】
The response came instantly.
【Luo Zhao: What’s up?】
【Lu Xi: Where can I buy a cheap planet?】
Coming from him, it sounded as casual as asking “where can I buy cheap groceries”, but anyone hearing it would be taken aback.
But fortunately, Luo Zhao wasn’t normal either, the slightly ailing Luo Zhao instantly entered into a thinking mode.
【Luo Zhao: Do you have any specific requirements? Generally, cheap planets are on the outskirts of the star domain, with scarce resources and harsh environments.】
【Lu Xi: That’s okay, I just want to have a wedding there.】
The sense of ceremony! A full sense of ceremony!
【Luo Zhao: Alright, I’ll look into it.】
Lu Xi was deeply moved.
Luo Zhao, what a great friend!!
Despite his quiet demeanor, Luo Zhao was always willing to help. Lu Xi felt he made the right choice by asking him.
Ah—his judgment was spot on, Lu Xi was extremely pleased.
Shortly, just five minutes later, Luo Zhao sent a link.
【Luo Zhao: This is a club specializing in selling planets, find a time to go with Xia Baiyuan.】
Huh?
Lu Xi was stunned for a moment, then typed.
【Lu Xi: …You know it’s Xia Baiyuan?】
【Luo Zhao: Everyone knows.】
Huh?!!
Lu Xi hugged his lightbrain, falling to the ground with a thud, his face flushed with heat.
Sitting on the balcony, the cold wind couldn’t dispel the burning sensation on his face. Through the floor-to-ceiling window, he glanced at the closed bathroom door, biting his somewhat dry lips and continued typing.
【Lu Xi: Is it that obvious?】
【Luo Zhao: Yeah.】
【Luo Zhao: Do you know there’s a bet in our class on when you guys will get together?】
【Lu Xi: …】
【Luo Zhao: I bet ten thousand star coins for this month.】
【Lu Xi: …】
【Luo Zhao: Getting rich overnight is really simple.】
Lu Xi: ＝口＝
He closed the light brain with a “click”, pinched his earlobe, and squatted on the ground, lost in thought for a long time.
Both of the parties involved just realized it recently, where does your confidence come from??
He thought with little confidence: What’s going on here?
After a while, he opened the light brain again.
【Lu Xi: But I don’t plan to let Xia Baiyuan know for now… I want to surprise him.】
Although it’s more likely to be a shock.
【Lu Xi: Could you please take me somewhere?】
【Luo Zhao: Sure, tomorrow? It’s the weekend.】
【Lu Xi: Okay.】
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The weather the next day wasn’t very good, large chunks of lead-gray clouds piled up on the horizon, pressing down heavily, but it didn’t snow. Everything looked dull and gray.
Lu Xi put on his coat and said to Xia Baiyuan, who was sitting at the dining table with sleep marks on his face and a vacant look in his eyes, “I’m going out for a bit, there’s something going on at school.”
Xia Baiyuan slowly raised his head, “Okay.”
Lu Xi suppressed the urge to pinch his cheek and grabbed his hat before leaving the house.
At the school gate, Luo Zhao was waiting for him in a thick coat.
He lowered his head slightly, his light golden hair swept back, revealing delicate and handsome features, resembling a prince.
Female zergs passing by stopped one after another, eager to approach and strike up a conversation, but they were all rejected by Luo Zhao.
Lu Xi quickened his pace and approached, “Luo Zhao.”
Luo Zhao: “Let’s go, choosing a planet is quite troublesome, we’ll be busy today.”
As they turned a corner, parked not far away on the street side was a luxurious car. It was the vehicle exclusively for male zergs that belonged to Luo Zhao.
Lu Xi: “Is that yours?”
Luo Zhao: “Yeah.”
His gaze quickly swept over Lu Xi’s face and found nothing unusual, which relieved him.
Luo Zhao was worried that this would remind Lu Xi of his previous act of concealment. Originally, he only wanted to take Lu Xi on a bus, but his caregiver adamantly refused.
“Young Master is a noble male zerg! It’s fine to be with those lowly female zergs at school, but you must be careful when you go out.” The caregiver kept on, “If you get even a scratch, I’ll be fired.”
Luo Zhao was getting a headache from listening and had to agree with the caregiver.
“Let’s sit in the back.” While speaking, Luo Zhao opened the back door for Lu Xi, but there was an unfamiliar female zerg sitting in the back seat.
This female zerg was very tall and strong, wearing a simple dress, and his identity was not apparent.
Luo Zhao looked at the steward in the driver’s seat, “Who is this?”
“Oh, him.” The steward hurriedly explained, “He’s a bodyguard assigned to protect the young master’s safety.”
Luo Zhao: “…”
For some reason, he felt the steward looked a bit… nervous?
“Young Master, it’s crowded in the back, you sit in the front.”
Luo Zhao hesitated, but Lu Xi nodded indifferently, “Alright.”
He bent down, the car was spacious, and it would be very comfortable to sit in it. However, for him, the roof of this kind of car was still cramped. After sitting down, his long legs looked very crowded.
Lu Xi greeted the fellow passenger next to him amiably, but received a cold and frosty scrutiny in return.
Alright, alright, he’s used to it. Lu Xi touched his nose, still stubbornly completing the full set of etiquette.
He extended his hand, “My name is Lu Xi.”
“I know your name is Lu Xi.”
Lu Xi twitched the corner of his mouth inexplicably, “Am I that famous?”
The next moment, with a “click”, Lu Xi’s outstretched wrist suddenly felt heavy as a cold rose-colored handcuff tightly clamped onto it.
Female zerg: “Quick, run!!”
Without saying a word, the steward stepped on the gas pedal, and the car started quickly. Luo Zhao watched helplessly as the car drove away before he could get on.
He ran a few steps in haste and shouted loudly, “Linda! What are you doing!”
“Stop! Stop the car for me!”
But Luo Zhao had only run a few steps when his arm was grabbed, and no matter how he struggled, it was futile.
He didn’t care about the pain in his hand as he struggled, his heart burning with anxiety. He kept struggling until the car disappeared from sight. Finally, Luo Zhao gradually stopped his movements and hung his head deeply.
“Young Master, that female zerg named Lu Xi is very dangerous.”
“He poses a threat to your life.”
“… ”
The breath of the golden-haired male zerg gradually calmed down. He straightened his body and said softly, “Let go.”
The bodyguards hesitated and looked at each other uncomfortably, not daring to release their grip.
“I can’t catch up anymore, he’s already been taken away, let go.” Luo Zhao’s voice was very calm, as if he had indeed decided not to pursue it anymore, “I just want to go back to school.”
There was no reason to refuse such a statement, so the bodyguards slowly let go. Luo Zhao still kept his head down, his golden hair hanging down to cover his eyes. “You are not allowed to follow.”
The bodyguards: “But…”
“Otherwise, I’ll fire you.”
Watching Luo Zhao’s back as he walked into the school, the bodyguards stood awkwardly in place, at a loss.
“Is everything okay?”
“The steward will be back soon, so there shouldn’t be any danger in this short time.”
“Alright, then we’ll wait here.”
The bodyguards stayed where they were, so they didn’t see Luo Zhao’s footsteps quickening after he turned the corner.
First, he walked quickly, then he jogged, and finally he ran wildly. He stepped on the snow that hadn’t completely melted from last night and ran straight in one direction.
He ran too fast and almost stumbled several times, barely holding onto the trees by the roadside.
Until he reached the foot of a secluded dormitory building, Luo Zhao gasped for breath and pounded on the door.
“Xia Baiyuan!”
“Xia Baiyuan!”
He saw it, the handcuffs were standard issue from the police station, Lu Xi was in trouble.
The Luo family assists the police, so he couldn’t seek help from them, and calling the police would be useless. The only person he could think of was Xia Baiyuan.
“Xia Baiyuan, Lu Xi is in trouble!”
The heavy door opened in front of him, and Luo Zhao’s gaze fell into a pair of azure-blue eyes.
Sharper than eagle eyes, like the edge of a snow-cleared blade, emitting a cold light that made people shiver.
“What happened?”
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【Meanwhile, inside the car】
Lu Xi raised his left eyebrow, “What do you mean? I haven’t done anything, right?”
“Oh, really?”
The formidable female zerg in front of him held a handcuff in one hand and reached into his coat with the other, taking out a police badge, and said word by word:
“A month ago, the male zerg Adler became mentally unstable. After our long investigation, we believe you are the prime suspect, so we arrested you.”
“… ”
The black-haired zerg frowned, the calm expression disappeared, revealing a hint of seriousness.
Although the officer seemed relaxed, his entire body was tense, ready to guard against Lu Xi’s potential resistance, which was common.
Looking at his badge, Lu Xi asked, “Officer Huang, may I ask you a question?”
Huang Officer suppressed his temper, “Go ahead.”
But the question from this black-haired zerg that followed caught him completely off guard.
Lu Xi’s eyes were sincere, “Who is Adler?”
Huang Officer: “…”
Having been through many battles, he could immediately see that there was no pretense in those red eyes, Lu Xi was genuinely confused and truly didn’t know who Adler was.
For a moment, Officer Huang was a bit unsure of Lu Xi’s intention, and said calmly, “Adler was found locked in an empty classroom, already mentally disturbed. Although he is just a low-level male zerg, the impact of this incident is severe. The zerg race has given him the highest level of treatment, hoping he can recover consciousness and tell the truth of the matter.”
“Although he never fully recovered, he mentioned your name, Lu Xi.”
Lu Xi: “Tsk.”
“Are you being too obvious?”
Officer Huang knocked on the armrest, “Do you remember now?”
“Oh, yeah.” Lu Xi’s disdain was evident, “That notorious male zerg, of course, I remember him.”
Officer Huang: “So, are you confessing?”
Lu Xi: “How is that possible? I didn’t do anything— are you sure he didn’t mention my name because he has a crush on me?”
Lu Xi pointed to his own face, “Look, after all, I’m such a good-looking female zerg.”
Officer Huang: “…”
His firm gaze began to waver. Based on his research into Adler’s past experiences, he had to admit that Lu Xi was right.
But he was just a small police officer here to arrest Lu Xi, his opinion didn’t matter.
After handcuffing Lu Xi’s other hand, Officer Huang shrugged, “Do you know how serious this incident is?”
A male zerg, inexplicably subjected to such serious harm, even in a public place. They didn’t even dare to disclose this matter, otherwise, it would definitely cause a huge panic. Under such tremendous pressure, they would rather mistakenly kill a thousand than let one go.
“Besides you, more than a dozen female zergs were also arrested, and even a male zerg was interrogated.”
That male zerg is called Luo Qiuxing… Because he often had conflicts with Adler, always threatening to beat him up, so he was also listed as a suspect zerg.
Just thinking about that lively and angry little male zerg, Huang Officer got a headache.
His roommate Cheng Yan was also quite troublesome. Unexpectedly, such an unremarkable male zerg turned out to be one of the only two heirs of the Cheng family… Cheng Yan and Luo Qiuxing had a good relationship, so they had to be even more careful around Luo Qiuxing.
Compared to that difficult-to-serve male zerg, the black-haired handsome female zerg in front of him seemed so obedient, making Officer Huang feel a hint of tenderness.
Officer Huang whispered, “Don’t worry, from my experience, without solid evidence, at most they’ll just beat you up a bit. We female zergs are tough, enduring a beating is nothing.”
Lu Xi glanced at him faintly, “Ah, yes, we female zergs aren’t afraid of hardship or tiredness, we bleed and sweat but don’t shed tears.”
This statement sounded so ambiguous, Huang Officer waved his hand, “There’s a perverted female zerg in the interrogation room. With your face and this personality, you’re exactly his type.”
Lu Xi felt there was an underlying meaning in his words and asked cautiously, “What do you mean?”
Officer Huang whispered, “One of his life mottos is: hitting is loving.”
Lu Xi’s mouth hung open, “…”
The legendary sadist?
There was silence in the car for a while, only the warm heater blowing softly.
Lu Xi lowered his head sadly, and a series of bubbles of laughter came out.
Ha ha ha ha ha.