With my insistence and Jing Niâs apology, the servant finally took a bite of the peach. Then I picked up the tea before me and took a sip. Nanyangâs expression changed so much in that few minutes. When she believed her job was done, she picked up her own cup and drank from it. I looked at Jing Ni and smiled.
Bai Rui who didnât know better wanted us to have more but using the need to use the toilet as an excuse, we escaped.
There were always some people who thought they were cleverer than others, that they could control other peopleâs lives. But I was there to make sure that these people would pay.
After the morning exam, I heard crying coming from outside the exam hall. It was Nanyang! Apparently, she didnât have the time to finish her paper because she needed to run to the bathroom many times.
Jing Ni looked at me in fear. I chuckled internally. This was truly their own fault!
When we came out, we noticed the servant from the Jing Family had disappeared too. Bai Rui told us rather confusedly that the servant had diarrhea too. âIn the past 2 hours, she has gone to the bathroom for 6 times already.â Jing Niâs face paled as she grabbed my hands. We both knew who was behind this, but we didnât expose her because what was the point. Our focus was the exam. Jing Ni and I safely completed the most important exam of our lives.
Nanyang couldnât finish half of her papers because she was trapped inside the toilet. This showed how ruthless they were.
After the exam, Jing Ni and I stayed at our homes obediently using the excuse that we needed to de-stress after the exam. I didnât go and disturb Jing Ni because I knew she had her own planning to do. And I had my own plans to arrange too but something unexpected happened.
That night, I was woken up by the sounds outside the door. I ran out from my bedroom barefooted and ran into the intruders. It was Gao Jing and Ah Hu. They were carrying an unconscious little uncle between them.
âLittle uncle!â I cried out as I rushed over.
Gao Jin extended his hand to stop me. âYoung miss, we need to get to Master Siâs room!â
My little uncle was placed in bed. I couldnât see the wound on him but his face was pale as paper and his eyes were shut.
I turned my head to ask Gao Jing, âWhy didnât you send him to the hospital?â
Gao Jing was deftly installing all sorts of medical equipment. He attached them to my little uncle. He said, âThe operation has already been done. The hospital isnât as safe as the home. Young Miss, please move aside. I need to prepare the drip for Master Si.â
I stepped back. Gao Jing moved skillfully, I was so nervous that I didnât even have time to wipe away my tears. âBrother Jing, is there anything I can do?â
After the drip was set up, Gao Jing stood up and comforted me, âYoung miss, itâs okay now. Just stay here and watch over Master Si. Su Qian and Su Shen will come to accompany you soon. Donât be afraid.â
Gao Jingâs words made my heart skip a beat. âBrother Jing, what happened? Where is he injured?â
I looked at my uncle who was lying in the bed.
Gao Jing turned to my uncle as well. âMaster Si has been shot in his abdomen. The bullet has been removed but Iâm afraid Master Si will be unconscious for a while. Young miss, please watch over him. Iâve sent a team to guard over this place. If anything happens, have Su Qian contact me.â
I grabbed him. âWhere are you going?â
Gao Jing looked at me and forced a smile. âYoung miss. I have some matters to attend to. There are some loose ends to tie up. Young miss, Iâll leave Master Si in your care, okay?â
I promised seriously. âOkay. Brother Jing, be careful! Iâll take good care of little uncle!â
Gao Jing left with Ah Hu. I wanted to ask Ah Hu what happened but he avoided my gaze. My heart sank and a bad feeling blossomed within me.
I sent Jing Tian messages asking him where he was but there was no reply. I sent it multiple times but there was still nothing.
My little uncle moaned and I quickly ran over. He didnât wake up but his forehead was burning. I ran to grab a towel and warm water. I tried to cool him down. I prayed that heâd be safe.