“Tell me, who wants to harm you?!”
“Why do you have to know?”
The TV’s echo filled my ears, and I snatched the remote, turning it off. “Someone tried to run you over, and you want me to not care?!”
The midday light was strong, even through the heavy curtains. Ye Zhengchen looked at me, his gaze exceptionally clear.
“Yin Zhongtian.” The words slipped from his mouth clearly.
“Impossible…” I wasn’t questioning his words, but the fact was too shocking. I knew how despicable Ye Zhengchen could be, while Yin Zhongtian had always seemed steady and refined.
“Don’t believe me if you want. You’ve never believed what I say anyway.”
“I’m not saying I don’t believe you; I just can’t understand. Zhongtian isn’t impulsive. How could he do something so crazy?”
“I stole his fiancée, and he only broke three of my ribs. When you think about it, I still came out ahead.”
His words struck me painfully, like a blunt object hitting my chest.
My nose and eyes burned as I bit my lip, suppressing the pain and guilt. Ye Zhengchen’s injury affected me deeply, leaving me feeling unworthy of his sacrifices.
Yet, I had forgotten that every cause has its effect. If Yin Zhongtian hadn’t been pushed to the brink, he wouldn’t have tried to hit him.
Noticing I was about to cry, Ye Zhengchen smiled to ease the tension. “Some say God took a rib from a man to create a woman. I broke three ribs for you, so what will you give me in return?”
Afraid I might cry, I forced a smile. “You’re not thinking of giving me three women, are you?”
“That’s not a bad suggestion, but the military is serious about personal life and doesn’t allow polygamy. I can only make do and use one as three,” he said, feigning regret.
“Three?”
“What? You’re not willing?”
I shook my head. “To do justice to your other two ribs, I’ll start exercising tomorrow and take on this glorious mission.”
Ye Zhengchen burst out laughing, pressing his chest. I couldn’t fathom how he found such vulgar implications in my statement.
“Stop laughing, be careful not to strain your wound,” I gently patted his back. “Are you thirsty? Want some water?”
