Chapter 862: Didn't Notice Lu Weijun's Reddened Ear Tips

Liu Chuxue knew her mother was worried about her and felt no anger: "Mom, with a life hanging in the balance, I had to step in and save them. If this happens again, I'll definitely take the long way around."

Hearing this, Xiao Mu's anger subsided slightly: "Mom knows you're stronger than others, but there's always someone stronger. What if you get hurt?"

Liu Chuxue patted Xiao Mu's belly: "Mom, I know I was wrong. I won't do it again. Don't be angry; we must keep our spirits calm. Everything comes second to the baby in your belly."

Xiao Fu stepped forward then, handing her a cup of water with a little honey: "Alright, the child just has a kind heart. It's getting late. Drink this honey water, then let's wash up and rest. I have an early shift tomorrow and need to get up early."

Liu Chuxue knew Xiao Fu was saving her from the awkward situation. She smiled and cupped her fists toward him: "Right, right, right. I'll go wash the clothes quickly so I don't ruin them."

With that, she made a quick escape.

Sure enough, early the next morning, the Public Security Bureau arrived at the door.

Because a warning had been given the night before, the family did not panic.

Among those who came was the officer who had stayed at the hospital last night: "Comrade Xiao, sorry, but we need you to come to the station to assist with taking a statement."

Fearing the Xiao family might misunderstand, that officer said to Xiao Fu and Xiao Mu: "Your daughter is formidable. She did us a huge favor. Once the case is closed, the station will definitely apply for a reward on her behalf."

Hearing this, Xiao Mu forgot her worry and anger from the night before. With a face full of pride, she said: "My daughter isn't helping the police for the first time. She's already been commended twice."

The officer, who had been about to leave, said: "Oh, that impressive."

The officer wanted to ask more, but Liu Chuxue steered the conversation: "Official business comes first. Should I go now, or...?"

The officer thought he could ask her on the way and smiled: "If it's convenient, going now is fine. That way, it won't interfere with your work."

Liu Chuxue nodded in agreement.

Meanwhile, Lu Weijun, who had slowly regained consciousness in the hospital, froze for a moment upon seeing the person guarding his bedside.

After a while, he suddenly tried to sit up, only to be pinned down by someone quick-eyed and quick-handed: "Do you want to die? You barely clung to life. Stay put and behave."

Lu Weijun opened his mouth to speak but found his voice terribly hoarse. Ignoring the discomfort in his throat, he asked: "Where is Zheng Yihong?"

Grandpa Guo tucked the blanket around him: "Rest assured, she's fine. She's already awake, in the room next to yours. Her leg is broken, and two ribs are fractured."

Grandpa Guo knew they were on a mission, so he didn't ask for specifics. Instead, he asked: "The person who saved you yesterday is said to be a woman. You must remember this debt of gratitude well. The little nurse said she carried you here. The blood on your body stained her clothes. Remember to repay her with a new shirt later."

Grandpa Guo was so absorbed in his own talking that he didn't notice Lu Weijun's ears turning red.

As the two were speaking, the hospital room door was pushed open: "Weijun, you're awake. Is there anywhere else you feel uncomfortable?"

Seeing the thermos bucket carried by his younger daughter-in-law, Grandpa Guo dipped a cotton swab in water to moisten Lu Weijun's lips: "The doctor said no water or food until gas is passed."

Liu Haijuan, hearing her father-in-law's words, looked at her cousin: "Weijun, have you passed gas?"

Lu Weijun looked at his cousin with a complicated expression: "I just woke up. I don't know if I passed gas before. You'll have to ask Uncle Guo."