Chapter 814: Love That Begins with a Breakup 03

Regarding Jin Chen's wound, half an hour later, Qiao Xu got the answer in the hospital.

"This is a gunshot wound infection; they've already arranged debridement, but you still need to be careful in daily life."

The doctor's tone was very calm.

Gunshot wound infection.

Qiao Xu stared in disbelief at the window inside the hospital suite.

Only matters related to the Jin Chen family involve dealing with guns.

Didn't Jin Chen promise him he would never touch underworld matters again?

Could he have been lying all along?

Qiao Xu clenched his fists, but couldn't bring himself to leave, and still walked into the ward.

Having rushed out, Qiao Xu only threw a coat over his pajamas, looking rather odd; his complexion now was worse than Jin Chen's lying in bed.

After sitting outside the suite for a while, he saw two nurses come out.

"Mr. Qiao, Mr. Jin said to let you go in and keep him company."

"You can leave after this bottle of antibiotic is finished."

After the nurse finished her instructions and left, Qiao Xu heard that Jin Chen was fine and unconsciously let out a sigh of relief.

To be honest, I had just taken a nap at home, and when I woke up I found myself on a hospital bed.

This feeling is still quite weird.

When Jin Chen opened his eyes, he thought 0731 had transmitted him again.

Upon learning that Qiao Xu had brought him here, he secretly thought things had gone bad.

So when he saw him walk in, he inexplicably felt a bit guilty.

"You actually dare to lie to me!"

Qiao Xu glared at him angrily, almost writing 'I'm so angry' on his face.

"If you don't make the cause of your injury clear, don't even think about coming home again!"

Jin Chen recalled briefly.

There's nothing that can't be said, but it can't be said now.

So he weakly coughed a few times, "Honey, come over and keep me company for a while."

But Qiao Xu was still fuming and simply didn't want to deal with him.

"You deserve it; I told you to stay away from those things, but you wouldn't listen, so now that you're injured, just suffer through it."

"I didn't not listen; it was just an accident."

"Accident, accident—how many times have you used that excuse to fool me? Every time it's an accident."

Qiao Xu gave him a hard stare, "You can stay here by yourself; I'm not waiting for you."

What he hated most from childhood was coming to the hospital.

If it weren't for an emergency tonight, he wouldn't have come.

Having said that, he turned and left without a hint of reluctance.

Jin Chen didn't try to stop him either, after all everyone knew Qiao Xu hated hospitals, so tonight was already an exception.

【Host, the protagonist told the Main God about you on the phone, he's tattling on you.】

Although there was a slight hiccup, it still matched the original plot.

Gu He told Qiao Xu about Jin Chen's repeated trips to the underground fighting arena, adding a bunch of baseless rumors.

Despite Qiao Xu's complete trust in this blood‑unrelated cousin, he never sought confirmation from Jin Chen and brought up the breakup at the banquet the next day.

Without Jin Chen's covert protection, the Qiao Family saw the Gu and Qi Families almost eagerly start scheming, until they swallowed the Qiao Family.

Glancing at the antibiotic still not finished, Jin Chen closed his eyes and went to sleep.

Upon waking, he was supposed to break up with his wife.

Truly heartbreaking.

Meanwhile.

After Qiao Xu returned home, his call with Gu He had also ended.

He was fuming.

Jin Chen not only returned to the underground fighting arena, but also killed someone.

So over the past three years Jin Chen hasn't changed at all; he's still as ruthless.

He clearly…… had promised him.

He fears hospitals, fears seeing blood, and dares not even watch the thrilling life‑and‑death chase scenes.

How could he tolerate his boyfriend being involved with those people?

But just now Brother He said Jin Chen comes from such a family; even if it were three years or thirteen, he couldn't change his bloodthirsty nature.

They were never meant to walk the same path.

If they keep getting tangled up, it's bad for everyone.

Qiao Xu took off his coat, slipped under the covers, feeling both annoyed and heartbroken.

Jin Chen is a big liar! I'll never like him again!

——

The next day, the young master of the Shen Family's birthday banquet was held at Shen Family Manor, and all the prominent families in the circle would attend.

It wasn't that they were very familiar, but they still had interests to attend to, so it was just a matter of going through the motions.

As the young master of the Qiao Family, Qiao Xu naturally had to come as well.

But he didn't wait for Jin Chen, and didn't ask about him all day, as if he were deliberately giving him the cold shoulder.

Shen Ling, the young master of the Shen family, saw Qiao Xu and Gu He enter, went over to propose a toast to him, his tone a bit sour.

"You dress better than I, the birthday star."

They've been friends for a long time, too. Qiao Xu bluntly said, "I've always been better-looking than you."

Shen Ling: '……'

Although that's true, you also don't need to be so blunt.

Qiao Xu wore a simple British-style suit today, his slightly long hair draped over his shoulders, with a small front styling.

Noble and outstanding, as beautiful as a Greek myth sculpture.

Though the styling looks simple, it's expensive to make; not to mention other accessories, the chest brooch alone is worth over a hundred million.

Those who recognize the goods have done so, secretly gasping; although everyone in this circle is well-off, no one is as extravagant as Qiao Xu.

The jewelry left by European royalty—just wear it; if they're not mistaken, this is the piece Jin Chen previously purchased.

Shen Ling also recognized it, pursing his lips, his gaze shifting slightly.

If Jin Chen weren't solely devoted to Qiao Xu, this gentle, thoughtful, wealthy man would really be his ideal type!

Besides, he's handsome—none of his former partners compare to Jin Chen's looks.

It's a shame one can't casually flirt with a friend's spouse, or the family would scold.

By the way...

"Why didn't Jin Chen come with you today?"

Shen Ling only then realized this, looking puzzled afterward: 'Usually, for any banquet, he's always the first to make time to accompany you.'

Qiao Xu was still displeased; hearing that, he merely snorted, 'Who cares about him—come or not.'

They even ended up arguing.

Shen Ling shrugged, let them eat and enjoy themselves, then went to attend to other guests.

At that moment, those who wanted to make small talk with Qiao Xu finally got their chance, coming up one by one for drinks; after chatting a while, Qiao Xu grew a bit tired, followed Gu He to a corner, and casually picked up a small cake to eat.

Gu He's face looked a bit grim.

Whenever he goes out with Qiao Xu, everyone's attention turns to him.

His own aura fades dreadfully when he's near Qiao Xu.

But tonight he cannot avoid being with Qiao Xu.

Seeing few people around, Gu He started to fan the flames.

"Qiao Xu, there's new progress on what I told you yesterday."

"What?"

Gu He looked frightened, patting his chest as he said: 'Jin Chen chopped off that person's hand! It's said the blood spurted up to the ceiling at the time, and Jin Chen remained calm and composed—truly terrifying.'

"Qiao Xu, I'm worried you're still with him."