Chapter 36: No, It’s Too Slow (2)_1
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By the time Assistant Zhang Te returned to the Four Seasons Hotel, the party had already been dismissed.
He swiped his card to unlock the door to the penthouse. Once inside, the room was unusually quiet, dimly lit by just the light above the entrance. He didn’t see anyone at the desk and assumed that Han Jingnian had retired for the night. He was about to silently retreat and visit again the next day, but in the dimmer light by the floor-to-ceiling windows, he saw Han Jingnian. He stood there motionless, like a statue.
"Mr. Han," Zhang Te gave up on the idea of leaving, taking two steps forward.
Han Jingnian didn’t react.
"Mr. Han, I am back."
As Zhang Te stopped behind Han Jingnian and spoke again, the latter glanced back at him. However, his eyes quickly moved past him, as if searching for something.
Seeing Han Jingnian’s reaction, Zhang Te understood what he meant, "Mr. Han, your wife has gone home."
Han Jingnian didn’t respond, his gaze moving from the door.
Seeing no sign of discomfort on his face, Zhang Te felt he had correctly guessed Han Jingnian’s thoughts and continued to speak, "Dr. Xie has given your wife a thorough examination. Luckily, she didn’t sustain any new injuries tonight. However, the sight of an unhealed old wound compounded with a fresh one is quite scary."
"Dr. Xie has also given your wife medicine - the best kind. It is supposed to activate blood circulation and disperse bruising. Dr. Xie told your wife that as long as she applies the medication on time, there will be no scars. She can rest assured."
"But..." Zhang Te then paused. He wasn’t sure if he was talking too much. But after hesitating, he continued, "Dr. Xie mentioned that, based on the situation of your wife’s old wounds, she must have been severely injured at the time. According to such injuries, she should’ve been recuperating in a hospital for some time. Dr. Xie said, it’s a great fortune she didn’t lose her life or face any side effects...