Chapter 107: Staying Out All Night

"Wu Ya, thank Huang Silu. He was the one who came to my house and brought me out! These past few days, I... *sob*..." Liu Qian’s weak voice suddenly shattered the silence.

What followed was a heart-wrenching, hoarse wail.

Her grief-stricken appearance, shoulders trembling with sobs, rendered her already gaunt figure even more fragile and pitiful.

Boom!

Wu Ya’s fury ignited instantly, surging up to his mind like a wildfire.

Breaking through the roof, soaring straight to the heavens!

"Who—who is it?! Who has tormented you into this state?"

His roar shook the very sky, filled with righteous wrath.

At this moment, Wu Ya was truly furious beyond reason.

Liu Qian.

The woman he had longed for in his previous life yet could never have—his greatest regret.

In this life, he was determined to make amends and erase all past sorrows.

Yet here, right under his watchful eyes, she was subjected to such inhuman torment!

Others might not know, but Wu Ya knew all too well.

In his past life, Liu Qian had met a tragic end—brutally assaulted and murdered.

Seeing her like this now, Wu Ya lost all sense of reason.

He would never allow history to repeat itself.

How could he have suspected that it was Huang Silu who had brought her out of her house?

Naturally, her current condition must have been caused by her family.

Therefore, his shout was laced with a deadly chill.

Even the usually arrogant but secretly timid Huang Silu was instantly plunged into an icy abyss.

"Wu Ya, don’t be so angry! Liu Qian was locked up at home by her parents these past two days. In her stubbornness, she refused to eat or drink, which is why she looks like this! I already had a doctor check her—she’s just a little weak. With some nutrients and a good rest, she’ll be fine!"

In a rush, Huang Silu hurriedly explained Liu Qian’s situation in one breath.

Sigh—

Wu Ya deflated like a burst balloon.

The terrifying sharpness, the bloodthirsty gaze—all vanished in that instant, replaced by a deep breath of relief.

Then came a soft, resolute voice:

"Liu Qian, don’t cry anymore. Everything will be fine with me."

"Everything will be fine with me."

Those words, spoken with firm decisiveness, brimmed with tender affection.

It was as if he transformed from a fierce beast moments ago into a gentle guardian.

Hearing those words, Liu Qian felt a rare sense of security.

"Everything will be fine with me."

In a daze, she seemed to have found a steadfast refuge.

A strong, towering presence.

A solid support no force could shake.

Tears streaming, she whispered,

"Wu Ya, thank you."

"Don’t say foolish things. How are you feeling now?"

Wu Ya grasped Liu Qian’s hand tightly, unwilling to let go.

His eyes and tone were filled with concern.

"I was fine at first, just a bit exhausted after not eating or drinking for two days. If it weren’t for Huang Silu, I would have starved again today!"

Wiping her tears, Liu Qian finally stilled her sobbing.

Having released her emotions, her appearance regained its incomparable grace.

Her aloof dignity now mingled with a delicate vulnerability.

The perfect blend of cool elegance and fragile charm.

It was utterly captivating.

"Huang Fatty, what the hell are you still standing there for? Didn’t you hear Liu Qian say she’s been starving for two days? Why aren’t you rushing out to get food and drinks?"

Watching the scene before him, Huang Silu blinked in disbelief.

This wasn’t a movie—plots don’t flip this fast.

Moments ago, it was a thunderstorm.

Now, the sky was clear and warm.

And the atmosphere was filled with warmth!

He was still struggling to keep up with Wu Ya’s sudden emotional shift.

Then that sharp reprimand, charged with obvious dissatisfaction, sent him back into a miserable state.

"You! Hmph!"

Stomping his foot, Huang Silu decided he wouldn’t hold back anymore.

"You’re so shallow—prioritizing women over friends! Just now, when you saw Liu Qian like that, you looked like you wanted to kill me! Now that she’s fine, you don’t even apologize or comfort my wounded heart! Instead, you glare at me again! You’re utterly unreasonable!"

His pent-up grievances rushed out in a torrent.

But instead of the apology and regret he imagined from Wu Ya’s face, what came was—

"Enough of your nonsense. I’ll ask you once—are you going or not?"

The words, dripping with impatience and a clear threat, came from Wu Ya without even turning his head.

His gaze remained fixed on Liu Qian, unwilling to look away for a moment.

"I—I..."

Huang Silu flailed his fists, gesturing toward the back of Wu Ya’s head.

But he dared not voice his anger.

Not even confront it directly.

Wu Ya had a heavy burden ahead.

His entire future happiness depended on it.

If he pissed off this guy, things with Qiao Yake would be in jeopardy.

So...

"Um, Liu Qian, what do you want to eat? I’ll go get it for you right now."

In the end, under the roof, one must submit.

"I want the meat pies from Nanda Street’s Beef Manor, and their lotus root soup."

At last, Liu Qian saw Wu Ya.

The bitterness that had accumulated in her heart over the past few days vanished with her tears.

With her spirits lifted, hunger quickly spread through her.

"Did you hear that? Beef Manor pies and lotus root soup! Get going and don’t come back empty-handed. If you let Liu Qian go hungry again, I’ll deal with you!"

Another jab typical of a man with no tact around women, thrown at Huang Silu.

But Huang Silu was now immune.

He turned as if not hearing and walked out of the ward.

Trying to argue with him was a waste of energy.

Soon, food and drink were arranged.

Liu Qian’s intravenous fluids finished.

After a hearty meal, her complexion instantly regained its youthful glow.

"Wu Ya, what should I do now? Should I go home, or...?"

Liu Qian tidied herself and looked at Wu Ya, seeking his advice.

But then she suddenly blushed and lowered her head.

Her voice became barely audible.

Wu Ya was taken aback, wondering what was wrong.

Then he understood.

Go home or not?

If not home, where would she stay?

She was still a young lady, after all.

In that era, a girl staying out overnight was an unforgivable scandal.

No wonder Liu Qian blushed.

"Hmm... You should come to my place first, stay with my mother for now. I’ll settle this matter as soon as I’m done with my work in the next couple of days. It’s time to confront your parents and make them change their minds. Otherwise, I’ll have Huang Silu exhausted for sure!"

Wu Ya pondered briefly.

While arranging Liu Qian’s temporary stay and future plans, he couldn’t resist teasing Huang Silu.

"Wu Ya, I’ve been tolerating you for a long time! If you keep teasing me, I’ll go to Liu Qian’s parents and formally propose again! I’m not afraid of being tired—I’d rather wear you down first!"

Finally, Huang Silu exploded again.

A man could be killed, but not humiliated.

This bastard kept dragging his name into things.

Did he really think Huang Silu was willing to take the bullet for him?

That was just Liu Qian’s parents’ one-sided wish!

Jealous?

Then a stern rebuttal must be given.

To prevent any rift between them that might affect their brotherhood.

But clearly, Huang Silu was overthinking.

Wu Ya was only joking!

"Hahaha, I do wish you had the charm to kill me with anger! What a pity, tsk tsk..."

Not only did Huang Silu fail to see Wu Ya’s frustration, he felt humiliated instead.

Tsk tsk.

What was implied behind that tone?

Huang Silu didn’t need to ask.

It meant he was being called ugly!

Bastard.

Don’t hit the face when you hit someone.

You’re crossing my bottom line!

"Hmph! I’m calling Liu Qian’s parents right now. I’ll tell them she’s not coming home for now and that she’s staying with me! Just you wait!"

Huang Silu spat out his words through gritted teeth.

Then he turned and left the ward.

His furious back looked as though he had suffered a grave insult.

With a tragic air, as if a warrior going to battle never to return.

"Heh, still trying to rile me? Know your limits! Other than being heavier than me, what else do you have over me?"

In a great mood, Wu Ya suddenly turned sharp-tongued.

He wouldn’t rest until he roasted Huang Silu mercilessly.

As he spoke, he helped Liu Qian pack up.

The three soon left the ward, ready to go home.

"What did my parents say?"

At the hospital entrance, the three reunited.

Liu Qian looked at Huang Silu anxiously.

When leaving home, Huang Silu had promised to call her parents.

But now that she decided not to go back yet, how would her parents react?

This weighed heavily on her heart.

After all that had happened these past two days, their attitude was crucial.

If they disapproved?

Liu Qian wouldn’t be angry—in fact, she’d be relieved.

In that conservative era, girls were absolutely forbidden from staying out overnight.

Especially at a male classmate’s house!

That would mean her parents still cared deeply.

But if they agreed outright...

Liu Qian’s nervous expression was full of dread.

That would mean her parents were sacrificing her completely to please Huang Silu.

How could she bear it?

How could she accept it?

Her heart churned with turmoil.

"Hmm..." Huang Silu nodded casually.

Though it seemed indifferent, he had turned over several thoughts.

How could he not notice Liu Qian’s expression?

Moreover, Wu Ya was beside him, winking incessantly.

"Uncle and auntie don’t agree to you staying at my place. They said even if you’re upset, you have to go home first and talk it out with them. Absolutely no staying out overnight!"

Those words instantly relaxed Liu Qian’s tense face.

Parents were still parents—they cared deeply.

"Hmph! They don’t agree, does that mean I have to go back? Not today. Let’s see what they can do to me!"

Once reassured, the girl’s temper flared again.

Defiant and unyielding, she was fearless.

"I knew you wouldn’t go back, so I told them it’s not appropriate for you to return now. It would only worsen the conflict without helping the situation. It’s better for you to stay at my place with my mother for a few days, get to know my family and feel our atmosphere, then decide. After thinking it over, they finally agreed!"

Huang Silu continued, shaking his head as he recounted the story.

The three then left the hospital.

On the way,

"Huang Fatty, is it true Liu Qian’s parents said that? That at first they were firmly against her staying out overnight?"

Wu Ya suddenly lowered his voice to ask.

But Huang Silu refused to answer.

"Heh, really want to know? I’m not telling you!"

That question remained unanswered for decades.

Wu Ya never got the real answer.