Chapter 3: Chapter 3 Zhaozhao, I will definitely be obedient
At this time, Xie Han had already returned home.
He thought of the man he had encountered in the hospital and still couldn't help but tremble inside.
At that moment, he truly thought he was going to die at that man's hands.
The aura emanating from the man was so terrifying that Xie Han didn't dare to reminisce about it.
The doorbell rang, followed by a coquettish voice from outside.
"Mr. Xie, your servant girl has come to see you."
The coquettish voice had a lazy lilt to it, with a hint of the theatrical.
Xie Han opened the door, and a woman dressed in a Peking opera robe burst into his arms - a vision of beauty with delicate features and pale skin, her eyes seductive as they seemed to draw people in, her whole being exuding a tempting charm.
"Are you still filming? Did you rush over from the set again?"
"Indeed."
The woman blinked playfully.
"I truly missed you, sir."
She always spoke with such emphasis, as if she had stepped straight out of an ancient opera house. Xie Han had never met a woman like this before and found her very interesting; he had been spending all his time with her lately.
Qin Zhao's looks were also exceptional, but every time Xie Han tried to get close to her, he would feel uncomfortable.
He felt that he and Qin Zhao were simply incompatible. It was only today that he had gone to break up with Qin Zhao, intending to officially get together with this woman in the opera costume.
The woman took the initiative to kiss Xie Han, and without waiting, they got down to business right there in the living room.
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It was after nine o'clock at night when Chu Yan finally finished his surgery.
Everyone was cleaning up, and he washed his hands several times with the soap.
He had an obsession with cleanliness, and he always washed his hands several times.
"Dr. Chu, remember to use some hand cream after washing. You're washing so much you'll scrub the skin off."
The assistant reminded him before leaving.
Chu Yan didn't respond, and everyone else left.
Thinking of how Qin Zhao had frantically washed her hands with alcohol gel that afternoon, he paused mid-motion.
In the mirror, his reflection showed his handsome and cold face now slightly pale from performing several surgeries in succession, and weariness was evident in his eyes. His distinguished temperament was tinged with a hint of defeat.
Suddenly, he was struck with a splitting headache, and several strange images flashed through his mind.
His eyes were bloodshot, and the mole under his eye was as red as blood.
He whispered to himself, "Zhaozhao, so much blood. Please stop bleeding, okay? No matter how I wash, it never comes clean. I won't kill again, I promise to behave."
Chu Yan continued to wash his hands frantically, until his skin wrinkled.
It was as if by doing so, he could cleanse his sins.
All he could see was blood - blood on his hands, blood on the floor.
This was a world irrigated with blood.
And all this blood came from a woman in his arms.
The scene of her death before him became an eternal nightmare.
With a thud,
Chu Yan collapsed onto the floor, utterly deflated.
Regaining his senses, the blood in his eyes gradually receded, and his white coat was as pure as snow.
Every time he was extremely exhausted, the scene of that woman's death before him would flash through his mind over and over, causing him to lose his sanity and feel a breath-stealing, piercing pain.
"Zhaozhao."
He couldn't help but whisper her name.
Prior to this, when he saw Qin Zhao, he had spent money to have her register their marriage with him, just to figure out what those strange memories were all about.
But upon seeing her today, a strong impulse rose from the depths of his heart.
He thought about possessing her,
In a way that nobody else could take her.
But it seemed as if she really disliked him.
He felt an intense revulsion and resistance coming from her.
Chu Yan returned to his office, tidied himself up, then went to Qin Wan's hospital room.
He wanted to see if Qin Zhao was there.
He wanted to figure out why she always appeared in his mind.
Why did she have to loathe him...
In the hospital room, Qin Zhao sat beside the hospital bed.
Qin Wan held her hand and spoke softly, saying a lot of things.
"Zhaozhao, all my bank cards are in the safe in the study, the combination is your birthday, and the PIN for the cards is also your birthday. Although there isn't a lot of money, it's a little token of affection from your aunt.
Don't get up so late every day, remember to eat breakfast. Auntie won't have the chance to cook for you anymore, you have to learn to cook, learn to take care of yourself, otherwise, I'll worry."
Qin Zhao felt upset upon hearing this and didn't want to talk.
These words sounded like she was imparting her last wishes.
Her aunt had no children and had always been most fond of her since she was young.
"Why aren't you saying anything, child?"
Qin Wan sighed.
There was a rustling at the door, she looked up and saw her chief physician.
When Qin Wan first found out she had cancer, she wanted to hide it from the original owner and refused to see her. The original owner casually married someone else and even sent her a photo of the marriage certificate.
The original intention of the original owner was to anger her, but Qin Wan inquired about Chu Yan from various sources and found that he was not only her chief physician but also had excellent character and integrity, so she sent a message of blessing to the original owner.
"Your husband is here."
Qin Wan gave Qin Zhao a wink, "I thought I wouldn't make it today, but luckily Chu Yan is here. When I'm gone in the future and Chu Yan takes care of you, I'll feel at ease."
Qin Zhao's face turned somewhat cold at the sight of Chu Yan.
But Qin Wan clearly liked Chu Yan very much, she turned her head to talk to him, asking about some things concerning his family, and Qin Zhao could not get a word in.
"Do you two have any plans for trying for a baby recently? It would be great if I could hold out a bit longer, to see the birth of the baby."
"No," Qin Zhao abruptly spoke up, "we might have to..."
She opened her mouth, but under Qin Wan's expectant gaze, she simply couldn't say the words "get divorced."
"We might be late on that, we've both been very busy lately."
Qin Zhao said irritably.
Every time she saw Chu Yan's face, Qin Zhao would remember things from her past life, uncontrollably agitated, and just didn't want to be in the same space as him.
"I'm going to buy something."
Qin Zhao left, wandering around outside for a while.
Several times she came back, peering through the small window in the door of the hospital room, to see if Chu Yan had left.
Chu Yan saw her peeking out several times but she just didn't come in.
The last time he saw her at the door, Chu Yan stood up directly and opened the door, "Why aren't you coming in?"
At that moment, the cellphone suddenly rang.
"I have an errand, can you take care of my aunt for me?"
Qin Zhao lifted her cellphone and turned to leave.
Chu Yan stood in place, his gaze fixed on her retreating figure, profound and deep.
He saw the caller display on the phone screen; it was Xie Han calling.
His presence became even more aloof, his long dark eyelids drooping slightly, casting a shadow in his eyes. His handsome features took on a cold and melancholic air.
Is this the reason you shun me like I'm venomous?
Because there's someone else you like?
Chu Yan knew she agreed to marry for money and to spite her family.
He hadn't been affected by Qin Zhao's interaction with Xie Han before.
But today, seeing Xie Han chatting with Qin Zhao in the obstetrics and gynecology rest area, he couldn't control his emotions. He couldn't help but feel a surge of hostility.
For some inexplicable reason, he pulled Xie Han into the stairwell, asking about some things he didn't normally care about.
On Qin Zhao's end, as soon as she answered the phone, it was Xie Han's panicked cries.
"Ah! Qin Zhao, I really encountered a female ghost!"
"I just saw her float away from the window! Ahhh, I was still a handsome young man this afternoon, and now I've turned into a wretched old man! Was I drained dry? You have to save me!"
"Five million."
Qin Zhao had expected this and spoke indifferently.
Because the original owner had capriciously missed several notices, resulting in being sued and owing a considerable amount in damages. She needed money at this time and naturally wouldn't save someone without compensation.