Chapter 15: Saving the Autistic Teen 15

Ji Weixue spoke while wiping his tears, "I know, I was reckless before, and your mother also had a stubborn temperament, friction was inevitable; who knew she'd be so extreme... just abandoning you like that."

When Song Qian entered, she also told me she would treat you as her own, but I never imagined she would say one thing and do another, actually driving you to this state.

Over all these years, Father has truly felt guilty toward you...

Ji Yan stood at the bedside, calmly watching him wipe his tears, unsure how much to believe; after a moment, he suddenly asked.

... Mother, suicide, was it because of domestic violence?

Silly child, what domestic violence? Father certainly loved her; it was just a misunderstanding back then, never expecting it to cause irreparable harm.

Ji Weixue, a grown man, actually burst into tears: 'Child, will you blame Father?'

Ji Yan's lips curled, but his smile didn't reach his eyes; he spoke word by word.

That summer, I was standing behind... the pillar.

Ji Weixue's expression jolted, and he exclaimed in surprise.

He stared, head raised, even forgetting to wipe his Tears, not knowing how to answer.

... What exactly do you want to say today?

Ji Yan averted his gaze, his tone cold, looking toward the door.

Every second he stood here, he felt utterly nauseous.

No, it's fine; I just wanted to see you. In a while it will be Mother's memorial day, you...

Ji Weixue couldn't speak.

He never expected that back then Ji Yan had actually been standing behind watching; now no amount of making amends would help.

This child's autism... probably really isn't because of Song Qian.

Ji Yan seemed to know what Ji Weixue feared, he tilted his head, '... You're afraid I'll speak out.'

What are you saying? I don't understand.

Ji Weixue gave up; anyway he had no evidence, everyone who knew about this back then had already left A City, surveillance was wiped clean, Ji Yan had nothing but words—what could he do to him?

It seems trying to get on good terms with this kid is futile; better to let Ji Yu and Bei Tai marry early—Bei Clan will surely be a branch of Didu, far superior to the Chen Family.

Ji Weixue leaned back against the headboard, completely lacking the earlier kindness, his mind filled only with his own interests.

Ji Yan left without hesitation.

He now urgently needed Jin Chen's embrace.

When he went out, he stood frozen in place—Jin Chen wasn't there.

The boy's heart sank; he stood helplessly in the hallway, looking around.

At that moment, the bustling hallway suddenly became terrifying to him.

After a while.

He belatedly opened his phone, wanting to contact Jin Chen, but saw the message he had just sent.

After you finish chatting, go wait for me in the 5th lounge on the fourth floor—there's a friend of mine there.

I'll be back soon to pick you up, good.

Ji Yan clenched his phone until his fingertips turned white, lowered his gaze, after a while he recovered.

Jin Chen said he'd come pick him up, he wouldn't go back on his word, he definitely wouldn't.

He took a deep breath, pulled up the hood of his sweatshirt, made sure his face was covered, then felt at ease stepping out.

The hospital elevator was always crowded; Ji Yan certainly wouldn't take it, instead walking slowly up the stairs, but before he even reached the fourth floor, two tall security guards stopped him.

Come with us, someone wants to see you.

Ten minutes later, Ji Yan was brought to a pleasant café.

Long time no see, little Yan.

Song Qian smiled gently.

——

【Host, really want to meet the original host's father? I always feel it's a trap.】

【Of course not.】

Jin Chen leaned back comfortably in the rear seat, casually pulling something from his jacket pocket.

A small locator, it had been in his clothes since early morning.

Looks like the Jin Family villa really has people from Jin Tianhua.

He got out of the car, placed the locator on the seat, then instructed the driver.

'Drive to the destination; once you see Jin Tianhua, say the company has an urgent matter and have him wait.'

'Understood.'

The driver nodded, obviously only taking orders from Jin Chen.

Jin Chen glanced at his phone map, then slowly headed left of the hospital.

——

Ji Yan was strongly averse to seeing Song Qian; he coldly lifted his gaze and stepped back.

After all, she's been your stepmother for so many years—how can you treat her so harshly? It's truly heartbreaking.

Song Qian pretended to wipe her Tears, but the corners of her mouth turned up, her smile spreading.

... What do you want to do?

Ji Yan completely didn't want to watch her act; the gloom in his eyes gradually welled up.

The two bodyguards suddenly stepped forward, glaring at him menacingly.

Alright, alright, let's open the skylight and speak plainly.

Song Qian covered her mouth to yawn, then took a sip of coffee; her gaze toward Ji Yan instantly filled with pity.

"I heard Xiao Yu say that you and Jin Chen are together."

Ji Yan remained silent.

She also didn't care, and kept talking to herself.

"It's just a pity; no matter how good Jin Chen is, with you he's just playing around."

Ji Yan instantly lifted his head, showing some doubt in his brows, but more so dissatisfaction with Song Qian mentioning Jin Chen's name.

"Oh, I forgot you're not like normal people, so I'll explain in a way you can understand."

Song Qian opened her phone and handed over a photo; on it was a sweet-looking girl.

"Jin Chen probably suddenly left you without saying goodbye today; he obeyed his father's wishes and went on a blind date with a girl of equal status."

The youth's expression froze; his lowered eyes were involuntarily drawn to the photo.

"Jin Chen will leave you, be with that girl, then marry and have children."

Song Qian sighed, as if feeling heartbroken for Ji Yan, and said, "You will be forgotten by him."

Ji Yan's long eyelashes trembled slightly; the emotion in his eyes was extremely sorrowful, and the sadness and emptiness in his heart surged.

"No."

Jin Chen said he would not leave himself, never ever.

"Won't you be sad? Him leaving you without saying goodbye is the best proof, isn't it?"

Song Qian laughed out loud; after holding in her frustration for so many days, she finally had an outlet. She shook her head; dealing with such thin-skinned youngsters, all it takes is to create a misunderstanding.

"Jin Chen doesn't want you anymore; he'll be with someone else, that's all there is to it."

The sentence "I don't want you anymore" made Ji Yan's breath catch for a moment; his voice choked, and his suppressed emotions gradually spread.

"No…… he won't."

He could only repeat it over and over, as if rebutting Song Qian, and also as if comforting himself.

"Looks like you still aren't embarrassed enough; you actually dare to come out and jump around."

A steady, icy voice came from afar; Song Qian was startled and turned her head sharply.

Jin Chen slowly walked into the private room; in the early spring weather, he wore only a white shirt and black trousers, with a black wool coat draped over his arm, and he also carried a cute-looking bag.

His gaze was deep; he first glanced emotionlessly at the startled Song Qian, then walked toward Ji Yan.