NOVEL WEB Chapter 147 - Like Hemp
The therapist said he would go to prepare the medicine and had someone bring the wheat winter seeds into the treatment chamber. She felt Prince Arthur walk up to her, take the blanket off her, and gently lift her into his arms.
Mai Dongzi actually didn’t like the treatment chamber because a person inside it was in a state of complete unconsciousness.
Being completely unconscious meant that one was in a completely defenseless state.
Although the treatment chamber itself had a protective cover, which would actively “wake up” the person inside if the chamber received a certain level of attack, this state was too passive.
Even though this wasn’t the crisis-ridden apocalyptic era of her previous life, nor was it a particularly safe time, she had just experienced an assassination attempt. If her reaction had been even slightly slower back then, she might have had to cross over and be reborn again.
However, considering her current situation, based on her own judgment and the diagnosis from the therapist, her mental sea had been severely damaged. To avoid any lasting effects, she had to accept this therapist’s treatment.
Moreover, even though she suspected Prince Arthur’s identity, in her heart, if she had to choose between trusting Bodyguard Su or Prince Arthur, Mai Dongzi would choose Prince Arthur.
After all, given Prince Arthur’s status, it would be easy for him to kill her; he wouldn’t need to go through such convoluted methods.
In short, Mai Dongzi felt that being treated under Prince Arthur’s supervision was definitely safer than under Bodyguard Su’s.
Because even if Prince Arthur might be the person she suspected, Mai Dongzi believed he wouldn’t let anything happen to her like that; otherwise, he wouldn’t have come to save her personally.
If he really was that man, he likely recognized her when she was on Water Blue Star, especially since she had revealed so much in the survival live-stream game.
Additionally, after she returned to the Xi family and changed her name, even if he was only suspicious, he would have reached a confirmation.
But if it really was him, why was he being so kind to her?
The reason she could now live such a prosperous life was precisely because she had latched onto Prince Arthur’s status.
Furthermore, he had arranged for her to enter a special talent training center, allowing her to meet General Su.
Shouldn’t he hate her, just like his other clansmen did, who looked at her with a desire to see her dead?
Mai Dongzi never regretted choosing the country over personal feelings, nor did she regret submitting evidence that led to the downfall of his family.
However, she did regret choosing him as her target.
His scholarly parents were not involved in the management of the family business and were unaware that some of their clan members were smuggling through business channels.
But because she used him to enter his family and gather evidence, after the incident, his parents were killed by enraged clansmen in their attempt to protect him.
After the apocalypse, he died shielding her from the revenge actions of his clansmen.
Both he and his parents died indirectly because of her; he should hate her, so why was he still so kind to her?
Mai Dongzi felt Prince Arthur gently set her down, then he remained still for more than ten seconds. Finally, his hand lightly brushed her forehead before he left.
Then the door of the treatment chamber she was lying in closed, and she sank into a very comfortable sensation, gradually drifting off to sleep.
When Mai Dongzi woke up again, she found that not only had her injuries completely healed, but her psychic ability, which had been stagnant for over a month, had also risen from the early mid-level of Level Seven to the mid-level of Level Seven.
This was a blessing in disguise.
Mai Dongzi hadn’t forgotten what happened before she entered the treatment chamber. Therefore, when she came out, despite there being only one therapist and Bodyguard Su in the treatment room, her heart was still tightly wound.
She didn’t want to see Prince Arthur now, nor did she want to confirm whether it was really him.
If it was him… Thinking of Prince Arthur’s fate in the book, and recalling the scene from her previous life where he died in front of her, Mai Dongzi tightly pressed her lips together.
“Miss, are you feeling unwell anywhere?” Bodyguard Su asked anxiously.
Bodyguard Su had initially been happy about Mai Dongzi’s complete recovery, but upon seeing her expression, he immediately became tense, as her injuries had been severe.
“Miss Mai Dongzi has recovered very well; not only are her injuries completely healed, but her cultivation level has also risen,” said the therapist, who held the rank of lieutenant.
As soon as he spoke, Mai Dongzi recognized him as the therapist who had talked with Prince Arthur; this lieutenant therapist was one of Prince Arthur’s guards.
“Thank you for your treatment,” Mai Dongzi said politely.
“I was merely following His Highness’s orders. If you wish to express your gratitude, it should be to His Highness,” the lieutenant therapist replied.
“Miss, it was Prince Arthur himself who personally brought people to rescue us, and he even left his flying car for us,” Bodyguard Su said.
Upon hearing Bodyguard Su’s words, Maidongzi felt a slight relaxation in her heart.
So she was still in Prince Arthur’s flying car, but Prince Arthur had already left.
But Prince Arthur’s behavior left Mai Dongzi feeling somewhat confused.
When she was in danger, Prince Arthur personally brought people to rescue her, yet he had already left before she regained consciousness.
Moreover, during the journey back from Water Blue Star to Imperial Capital Star, Prince Arthur showed no intention of meeting her at all.
“George, can our Miss Mai Dongzi return to school now? Is there anything else we need to pay attention to?” Bodyguard Su asked.
The fact that she could call the therapist by name indicated that they were acquaintances.
“Not a problem, there’s nothing to pay attention to. Oh, I’ve specially prepared a treatment potion for Miss Mai Dongzi. Since she has recovered faster than I expected, there’s still quite a bit left. You can take it; in the future, if Miss Mai Dongzi’s spirit is still injured, it can be used for treatment,” Lieutenant George said.
“I am very grateful for Prince Arthur’s life-saving grace. How much is the treatment fee this time? Lieutenant George, please give me a number, and I’ll transfer it to you now,” Mai Dongzi said.
“No, no, this is not my responsibility; Miss Mai Dongzi, you should speak to His Highness,” Lieutenant George hurriedly declined.
Mai Dongzi paused for a moment; she would never ask Prince Arthur about this. However, she could speak with Deputy Admiral Chen about it later when they returned to school.
Mai Dongzi looked at Bodyguard Su and asked, “How many days have I slept?”
“Two days. I initially estimated it would take three days, but during the treatment process, your own wood-type ability automatically integrated with the effects of the treatment potion, healing your meridians. Therefore, your recovery time was a day shorter than I estimated,” Lieutenant George explained.
Even though it was just two days, she still hadn’t been able to return to school on time. The Imperial Capital University was very strict with student conduct; missing classes would result in a significant deduction of points.
“General Su has already informed Imperial Capital University about your attack and has requested a two-day leave for you. Miss, it won’t be too late for you to return to school the day after tomorrow,” Su Huwei explained to her, understanding what Mai Dongzi meant.