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Truth to be told, the old man’s health wasn’t all that bad. However, he suffered from geriatric diseases; many parts of his body seemed to have gotten rusty as he got older, resulting in all parts of his body deteriorating.
Even with all the money and power the Ye Family has, they were worthless in the face of the current medical circumstances.
Ye Chen understood what Death System said very well.
The life points wouldn’t let his grandpa live a hundred years and more, but they could prolong his life by ten years. He would also be rid of sickness during those years.
That would be a miracle!
How would Ye Chen not be intrigued? He wouldn’t mind getting his arm chopped if it meant his loved ones would be able to live comfortably for ten more years!
However… He simply needed ten, yes, ten life points to fulfill that!
Oh, that reminds me…!
Ye Chen remembered something and asked, “Wasn’t the reward for the monthly mission ten life points?”
Death System replied, “Uh-huh, what a wonderful coincidence!”
Ye Chen, “…”
Stop that fake acting! But fine, whatever. For he wished he could give the system a smooch right now! Sure, it can be a bit despicable, whatever. Like, who doesn’t have shortcomings? Well, as long as it’s reliable!
Not only did it save him, it can also let his grandfather live healthily for ten more years. He should start calling it Daddy Death System from now on!
The real Father Ye in the faraway Country M let out a big sneeze.
Ye Chen slept very soundly and woke up all refreshed. He really wished he could just leap to where Ren Jing was so that he could start raking in his life points.
Ye Chen returned to the city after he finished breakfast. Right as he arrived at his house, Xiao Liu rushed over and said, “Terrible, it’s terrible! Brother Chen, something terrible has happened!”
Ye Chen promptly asked, “What happened?”
Xiao Liu replied, “Sister Du has gotten into an accident!”
Ye Chen grabbed his hand as he asked, “What? Senior Du?”
Xiao Liu responded, “Yes! Director Gu has gone to the hospital. You should visit her as well.”
Ye Chen asked, “Which hospital does she get admitted to?”
Xiao Liu said, “I’ll drive you there!”
Ye Chen immediately agreed.
Ye Chen asked Xiao Liu for the full details en route to the hospital. Xiao Liu himself didn’t know about the situation clearly, he only knew that the scene at that time was quite frightening. However, other information was unknown somehow. Not only the media, Xiao Liu and the others were also left in the dark about what happened.
Ye Chen and Du Ke were pretty close, so he also knew her husband—Xia Sicheng. He hurriedly called his number and Xia Sicheng’s assistant answered the call.
Ye Chen inquired about the situation.
Xia Sicheng’s assistant told him that Du Ke was still in the emergency room, her exact condition still unknown.
Ye Chen’s heart sank.
Death System said, “Sorry, your life points can only be used for your close kins.”
Ye Chen responded, “I understand.”
It would be a big mess if the life points can be freely given to everyone to use.
Ye Chen hurriedly rushed to the hospital. When he arrived, he saw Xia Sicheng, Du Ke’s husband, waiting outside with his eyes all red. He was a tall man, yet right now he looked so frail, like a bamboo that would break with a single snap.
Ye Chen comforted him, “Don’t worry, Brother Cheng, Sister Du will be alright!”
Xia Sicheng said after mustering all his strength, “Sorry to have worried you guys…”
Right at this moment, Gu Xi also came with warm water in his hand. He handed it to Xia Sicheng and said, “Drink some water. You should sit down and rest.”
Xia Sicheng shook his head. “I’m fine. I’ll wait for her.”
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After an hour had passed, the emergency room’s light turned off, and the doctor came out. They immediately inquired about Du Ke’s condition.
The doctor in charge took off their mask and said, “The patient is out of danger. However, the broken leg will take some time to heal. Also…” The doctor turned to Xia Sicheng before saying, “Unfortunately, the baby in her stomach can’t be saved.”
Xia Sicheng was frozen stiff for a moment before he replied shortly after, “As long as A Ke is fine… I’m relieved as long as she’s fine.”
Ye Chen was surprised. He had no idea that Du Ke was pregnant.
Actually, not even Xia Sicheng and Du Ke knew. It was just a tiny life that was a month old, it had left even before it had the chance to grow.
It was regrettable and sorrowful, but fortunately Du Ke was out of danger now.
As long as both parents were still alive, the little angel would come again someday.
Gu Xi comforted Xia Sicheng in a low voice. Xia Sicheng himself was already keeping his chin up.
Afterward, they visited Du Ke in the ward. Her complexion was pale, but overall she was fine. It seemed like she had gone through a critical moment and her life was no longer in danger.
Ye Chen only learned the actual situation by this time.
Du Ke went to a dinner party last night, which ended quite late. Since she didn’t drink and it was a close distance to her house, she didn’t ask her assistant to pick her up and instead drove back by herself. Who would have known that within such a short distance a wild car would crash into her and she got knocked three to four meters away? It was such bad luck.
The driver responsible for the accident was driving drunk, so they died on the spot.
Why would someone drag others with them just because they were fed up with life? Thankfully, there weren’t many cars in the middle of the night. Otherwise, not only Du Ke, many more people might have gotten dragged into this accident and died.
Du Ke was afraid that Xia Sicheng, Ye Chen, and the others would be worried about her, so she smiled as she said, “I just shot a public interest advertisement that rejects drunk driving, yet I actually got involved in one before it’s published…”
Xia Sicheng didn’t say anything. He simply held her hand.
Du Ke looked at him and said in whispers, “I’m fine, I really am.”
Xia Sicheng remained silent. It was only his hand that was trembling so slightly. He wanted to tighten his grip, yet didn’t dare to do so. He looked dismal as a result.
Ye Chen and Gu Xi went out of the ward quietly to give the couple some time alone. They strolled to the end of the corridor together.
Ye Chen said, “I’m glad she’s fine. That seriously scared the hell out of me.”
Gu Xi simply responded with a grunt. Then he took out a cigarette and lit it, much to Ye Chen’s surprise.
Ye Chen’s eyes widened. “Haven’t you quit?”
Gu Xi didn’t smoke the cigarette, actually. He simply held it in his hands and watched it burn little by little until it was all burned up.
Ye Chen could only heave a sigh. He was about to say something, but swallowed back his words.
Gu Xi and Xia Sicheng had the same experience: first love blooming in high school. The difference was Xia Sicheng had always loved Du Ke for ten years like it was day one. But Gu Xi? He got his heart trampled so badly by that person instead that he was utterly crushed.
He didn’t notice it when there wasn’t any other example, but now that he had seen one, the old wounds were mercilessly pried open that they bled all over again.
Ye Chen patted him on the shoulder.
Gu Xi put out the cigarette by pressing it in the ashtray. He smiled and said, “I’m fine. It’s been so many years, anyway.”
Unfortunately, you can’t just forget something you didn’t want to forget no matter how long time has passed!
There wasn’t much Ye Chen could do but comfort him. Gu Xi was prideful himself; he would rather stand on top of thorns and have his feet pierced by them than fall to his knees on a cloud and cry meekly.
Not long after, Xia Sicheng called Gu Xi and Ye Chen to go in.
Du Ke said straightforwardly, “<Dawn of Love> will begin shooting soon, yet here I am…” She wanted to terminate the contract with the team and ask Gu Xi to find another lead actress.
Logically speaking, that was a given. Though the lead actress had been chosen, the shooting was yet to begin, so it would be a trivial loss. It could still be shot even if the lead role was changed.
However, Gu Xi said, “Just focus on getting better for now. We’ll start shooting once you’re in good shape.”
Du Ke was startled. “That’s…”
Gu Xi continued, “I don’t want any other actress but you. I’ve been waiting for three years to bring this movie to life, waiting for another half a year won’t make much of a difference.”
Du Ke said, “But what about the production side…”
“It’s alright,” said Gu Xi. “I’ve contacted Ren Jing. He had the same thought as well.” Ren Jing was the lead actor as well as the investor for the movie, so what he said would have an impact on it.
Du Ke shook her head and said, “Really, you guys…”
Gu Xi added, “Take care of your health. We’ll wait for you.”
Du Ke smiled. “Mhm.”
Ren Jing didn’t immediately visit Du Ke because even though they were familiar with each other, he wasn’t as close with her as Gu Xi and Ye Chen. He called her and asked about her condition, which was very appropriate.
Gu Xi and Ye Chen felt much better after leaving the hospital.
They had been on tenterhooks early in the morning, but thankfully Du Ke was fine. Now they can set their mind at ease.
Gu Xi teased Ye Chen, “You just said that you were finally going to make it big, yet the movie ended up being shelved before it even started… Sorry to let you down, Big Brother.”
Ye Chen cast a sidelong glance at him. “Why would I need to rely on you to become famous?”
Gu Xi flashed him a meaningful smile in return. “Right, you have the Great Movie King Ren now. That’s a pretty strong support you got there.”
Ye Chen’s face grew hot. He defended himself, “Who… Who’s talking about him?!” He was clearly referring to how rich he was. He could just use his money to force a ‘fake persona’, which would instantly make him ‘popular’!
Gu Xi, however, found it amusing to tease him and got hooked doing it. “Sure you weren’t, you’re thinking of him, after all.”
Ye Chen flew into rage. “Who’s thinking of him?!”
“You’re not?” Gu Xi’s almond-shaped eyes were in a curve as he grinned devilishly. “How come your face is red if you’re not thinking of your beloved?!”
Ye Chen, “…” Curses, I really shouldn’t have let this bastard know anything!
Brother Chen was shamed into anger, so he walked off and left his ‘bad friend’ behind.
After he got into the car, Death System finally announced faintly, “Daily mission…”
Death System was very considerate today. It knew that Ye Chen was worried about Du Ke, so it didn’t announce the mission early and waited until now.
“Daily mission: Go to the cinema with Ren Jing to watch a movie. Additionally, you have to eat a bucket of popcorn together and drink cola from the same cup. Furthermore, you have to sit on Ren Jing’s lap and feed him at least three pieces of popcorn.”
Ye Chen responded, “…Whoa, that’s one damn lot of requirements, huh?”
Death System sneered. “Well, it’s just watching a movie… These are pretty common things lovers do.”
Ye Chen’s lips twitched.
The first half of the mission wasn’t all that difficult; it was just watching a movie. Ren Jing might be a public figure, but Ye Chen could just book the whole cinema. With that, they didn’t have to worry about being seen by many people since there would be only the two of them in the cinema.
Eating a bucket of popcorn and drinking cola weren’t hard to do, either. However, the problem lies within the last requirement: what the hell was ‘sit in Ren Jing’s lap and feed him at least three pieces of popcorn’??
Why must it be him who had to sit on Ren Jing’s lap and feed him popcorn instead of the other way round?!
As he imagined the scene, Ye Chen was so astounded by the thought that he feared he might get ‘crushed to death’ by his thought!
He had saved up two life points, so he could just not do this mission if he really didn’t want to.
However… He needed the life points. He had to gather ten life points as soon as possible, so… He must do this mission!
With a clench of his teeth, Brother Chen decided to go for it!
Just when he was about to call Ren Jing, his cellphone rang.
Who’s calling so early in the morning?
Ye Chen took out his phone and instantly saw the word ‘Ren Jing’ on the screen.
How did this happen?! Have I done so many missions that we can do telepathy now? He was just about to call him, then he ‘telepathically’ knew and called him first?
Ye Chen calmly waited for the phone to ring five or six more times before answering the call.
“Hello?” Answered Ye Chen calmly. Not even a tiny hint of bewilderment could be heard in his voice.
Ren Jing asked, “Are you still in the hospital?”
Ye Chen answered, “No, I’ve returned.”
Ren Jing inquired about Du Ke’s condition. Ye Chen told him what actually happened.
After telling him the important details, Ye Chen started feeling somewhat nervous. Should I say it now? Yes, I should. But should I really—
While he was still busy hesitating, Ren Jing spoke first, “I have to go to Country F for a last-minute business.”
Ye Chen widened his eyes. “Huh?”
Ren Jing continued, “I’ve booked a ticket in the morning. I have to go, but I’ll be back soon.”
Ye Chen’s voice trembled as he asked, “For how long? When will you be back? Right away?” As he asked these questions, his mind already went blank. It would take at least 11 hours to fly to Country F, so it would take one day and a night even if he were to return immediately! What about his mission, then?!
Ren Jing’s voice was especially gentle when he said, “I’ll be back in three days at most.”
Three days!!!
Ye Chen immediately thought: You can come bury my corpse when you return!
Ye Chen promptly asked, “Where are you now? What time is the flight?”
Ren Jing told him the details.
Ye Chen checked the time and his eyes instantly turned black.
Ren Jing is boarding in less than two hours!
Ye Chen hurriedly said, “I’ll hang up now. I have something urgent to do.” After finishing his words, he hung up the call without waiting for Ren Jing to answer.
He hastily contacted Xiao Liu and said, “Brother Ming, Brother Ming! Quick, get me a plane ticket to Country F with flight number XXXXX. Economy class is fine, as long as there’s a seat available!”
Xiao Liu shivered upon hearing Ye Chen call him ‘Brother Ming’. However, he still responded calmly, “What happened? Why the rush?”
Ye Chen answered, “Just help me get the ticket. Time is ticking away. I don’t have much time left!”
Normally, one wouldn’t be able to buy a ticket an hour before the plane take off, even if there were seats available. But firstly, Xiao Liu had a connection, and secondly, he needed to get a ticket at a much earlier time of flight. After much effort, he finally managed to buy a ticket for Ye Chen!
But the price of this economy class ticket is almost the same as the first-class ticket that’s bought in advance…
Ye Chen really couldn’t care much about those trivial things anymore. He packed a few clothes, grabbed some important items, then rushed to the airport.
Fortunately, there wasn’t much traffic right now. And with the fact that his place was closer to the airport, he eventually arrived at the airport half an hour later.
Ye Chen felt exhausted as he gasped for breath. It was such an ‘eventful’ day for him, for sure.
He called Ren Jing while still panting heavily, “Where are you?”
Ren Jing’s heart quivered ever so slightly as he asked Ye Chen back, “Did you come to the airport?”
Ye Chen replied, “Yeah, I’ve just arrived. Have you gone through the security check?”
Ren Jing, “Not yet…” He could feel his heart almost leaping out of his chest. Did Ye Chen come to see him off? He was just leaving for three days, yet he took the effort to come to the airport and see him off?
As his imagination went wild, the great movie king couldn’t help but purse his lips into a smile. The assistants who followed him all felt like they had just received 10.000 electric shocks! Their hair was vibrating because of it!
Ye Chen hastily caught up to Ren Jing. He stood before him while still catching his breath and said, “Huff… Looks like I made it.”
Ren Jing’s gaze was so sweet it could melt people as he said, “I’ll be back soon, so you don’t have to specially send me off.”
Hearing his words, Ye Chen instantly felt embarrassed.
This misunderstanding… seems to have deepened even more than ever…
