Pampered by Short-Lived Bigshot

Chapter 1457: Chapter 836: Publicly Announcing the Fiancée—Some Are Surprised, Some Flee (Part 3)

Now even his family probably can’t save him.

He must run—

Leave the country, just getting abroad would be good.

But he doesn’t have his ID or passport on him, he angrily searches for his phone, but it’s no longer usable, he doesn’t even dare to turn it on for fear of being tracked by the police.

He finds a payphone and calls Yang Yiyi.

He dares not contact his family, she’s the only one he can turn to.

"Dong?" At this moment, Yang Yiyi also sees the news, unexpectedly being contacted by Geng Dong.

"Is my ID with you!"

"I think it is."

"I’m heading to the airport, bring the documents to me, I’ll contact you when I get there."

"Wait, Dong..." Yang Yiyi barely gets a word out before the call is ended.

She lets out a cold laugh.

What’s he thinking? The whole of Beijing is after him, and he expects me to deliver his ID and help him escape? If he’s caught, I’d be an accomplice— I’m not that stupid.

She was only with him for the money, and now with his situation, there’s no way she’d stick around.

After all, being with him was just about using him as a stepping stone—

If he’s doomed, I might as well use him thoroughly.

With a smile on her lips, she chooses not to call the police but makes another call...

*

At the Jiang Mansion, Tang Wan anxiously waits for news at home. Jiang Xiaowai lies on the small bed, unaware of the storm outside, still playing with his little toes.

The phone vibrates; she doesn’t see who’s calling and hastily picks it up.

"Hello."

"Wanwan."

Tang Wan doesn’t immediately recognize the voice, glancing at the caller ID before realizing, "Oh, Yiyi, what’s up?"

"I saw the news; I recognize the car that collided with Sanshao."

Tang Wan already learned from Jiang Jinsang about the car owner, knowing Yang Yiyi is acquainted with Geng Dong, although the two are not serious lovers, more like one wants money, the other wants companionship.

She doesn’t know how deep the relationship between the two is.

So, initially, she doesn’t investigate or try to verify with Yang Yiyi.

Unexpectedly, Yang Yiyi contacts her first.

"You recognize it?" Tang Wan pretends not to know, to see what she’ll say.

"It’s Geng Dong’s car; I’ve been in it and recognized it instantly when I saw the video."

"Thank you."

"By the way..." Yang Yiyi stammers, "Geng Dong called me just now."

Tang Wan initially didn’t want to deal with her, but hearing this, her expression tenses, "He contacted you?"

"His ID is with me; he said he’s going to the airport, wants me to bring the documents to him."

"Did you call the police?"

"I... I haven’t dared to yet; I know it’s someone from your family involved, and my first thought was to reach out to you."

Tang Wan isn’t naïve, knowing she wants to earn favor, regardless of her motives for doing this. At least they know Geng Dong’s whereabouts.

"Don’t act rashly; I’ll contact you again in a few minutes."

Yang Yiyi agrees to this.

With Tang Wan at home watching the child, she can’t leave immediately but relays the information to Jiang Jinsang, asking him to handle it.

Jiang Jinsang naturally notifies the police for a controlled capture, needing Yang Yiyi’s cooperation, which she readily agrees to.

**

Inside the Hospital

Jiang Shiyi enters the hospital with Lin Luyou, and Zhou Zhongqing has already received news and waits, leads him to place Lin Luyou on the bed, doing a simple check.

Jiang Jiu drives a regular car; even if Geng Dong’s car showed up, he couldn’t catch it, there’s too much difference in hardware quality between them.

He just followed to the edge of Hexi, then noticed a change in direction towards the city, tailing continuously until reaching the hospital.

"Sanshao, sorry, couldn’t be of more help." Jiang Jiu seems quite guilty.

"You’ve helped a lot." Zhou Zhongqing says while checking Lin Luyou, seemingly unsettled.

"Team Leader Lin will surely be fine." Jiang Jiu, who usually doesn’t comfort people, hands him the bag, "This is hers, found near the lab."

"Thank you."

Jiang Shiyi takes the bag, Zhou Zhongqing turns to him, "She isn’t hurt, might just feel unwell physically and mentally after being startled. Shouldn’t be a big issue."

"Apologies for the trouble." Jiang Shiyi speaks politely and humbly.

"No need for such formalities; let’s get her admitted for two days of observation." Zhou Zhongqing removes the stethoscope from around his neck, noticing Jiang Shiyi’s bruised knuckles, frowns, "You should let me treat your hand later."

"I’m fine, just a little skin abrasion." Jiang Shiyi wants to stay close to Lin Luyou.

"I’ll arrange for some checks later; you don’t need to stay with her continuously." Zhou Zhongqing observes him.

Having known him since childhood, and aware of his cleanliness obsession, yet seeing him so disheveled now.

Love truly changes a person.

Then Jiang Jiu speaks up, "Doctor Zhou, there seem to be some medical check-up reports in Team Leader Lin’s bag, not sure if they are of use."

"Hmm?" Zhou Zhongqing seems surprised, "Let me see."

If there are already existing reports, they could save work, and if any symptoms are identified, it prevents redundant examinations.

The bag is with Jiang Shiyi, upon opening, the envelope holding the reports is visible, he takes it out and hands it over.

"These reports are issued by our hospital." The paper sleeve bears the hospital’s name.

Zhou Zhongqing retrieves all the reports, seeing Jiang Shiyi leaning in, slightly amused, "What? You can understand these? Stop hovering; call her family, and inform your grandmother, so she doesn’t worry."

"Alright." Jiang Shiyi leaves the ward to make calls.

Zhou Zhongqing watches him leave, chuckles helplessly.

It’s rare to see him so restless.

Jiang Jiu stays in the ward observing quietly, as Zhou Zhongqing goes through the reports page by page, adjusting his glasses.

Zhou Zhongqing glances first at the date of the report, recalling that it was the checkup related to her previous stomach pain.

Thinking that stomach checks aren’t comprehensive physical examinations, some further tests might be needed, he still carefully examines all reports.

Until reaching the blood test results, his expression subtly changes, takes a look again at the report and of the person on the bed.

Back and forth several times, seemingly confirming something.

Jiang Jiu standing by, catches every detail of his movements.

Is there...

Something wrong?

As Jiang Shiyi finishes his call and returns, he sees Zhou Zhongqing holding the test sheet, appearing tense.

"Uncle Zhou?" Jiang Shiyi feels a jolt of unease.

"Who was the doctor checking her stomach last time?"

"I’m not sure." Jiang Shiyi wasn’t present during her examinations, as she had already completed them with Tang Wan’s company.

"Wait here! I’ll be right back."

After leaving the room, Zhou Zhongqing immediately calls Tang Wan.

She had accompanied Lin Luyou the entire time that day; she should know. Tang Wan was thinking of contacting Zhou Zhongqing about Lin Luyou’s condition when he called.

"Godfather, I was about to reach out to you."

"Who treated the girl on the day you accompanied her?"

Without context, Tang Wan pauses momentarily, takes a second to recall, "Uncle Liu from Gastroenterology."

"Okay."

Before Tang Wan can inquire about Lin Luyou’s conditions, the call ends, leaving her amused. What’s going on? Is her stomach condition worsening?

Jiang Shiyi shares Tang Wan’s concern; otherwise, why would Zhou Zhongqing suddenly ask about her last stomach check?

Not knowing the medical field, Jiang Shiyi can only worry unnecessarily in the ward.