Chapter 837 Caught

Chapter 837 Caught

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"Who did it?" Ye Cheng demanded the moment Li Jing fluttered her eyelids open. The question hung heavy in the sterile air, a stark contrast to the frantic beeping of the heart monitor beside the bed. His voice, usually smooth and controlled, was a low growl, laced with a fury that sent shivers down Li Jing's spine. It was clear: he meant war, and whoever dared to harm her would face his full wrath.

Li Jing flinched at the harshness in his tone, the throbbing pain in her head amplifying every sound. Groaning, she attempted to push herself upright, wincing as a fresh wave of agony shot from her ankle.

Ye Cheng, his eyes filled with a dark storm, was there in a flash.

"Easy, love," he murmured, his voice softening as he saw the flicker of pain cross her features. His hands, surprisingly gentle despite the storm brewing in his eyes, pressed down on her shoulders, guiding her back onto the sterile white sheets.

"Don't try to move yet."

Li Jing, her vision blurry and heavy, blinked slowly, trying to focus on the man looming above her. His face, etched with worry and a dark fury she'd rarely seen, sent a shiver down her spine. It was both comforting and terrifying.

"You need rest."

Li Jing blinked, trying to focus. The sterile white walls, the drip connected to her hand, the bedsheet – it all confirmed her worst fears. She was in the hospital. The explosion... it wasn't a dream.

The harsh fluorescent lights overhead blurred her vision. "Ye Cheng?" Li Jing croaked, her voice dry and scratchy.

"I'm here, love," he said, his grip loosening slightly. "Don't worry about anything. Just rest."

Rest?

Easier said than done. "The imposter..." she rasped, her voice weak and hoarse. The events of the day — the memory of the kitchen, the searing heat, and the deafening roar of the explosion came flooding back, replayed in her mind like a horrifying movie. Fear, cold and sharp, pricked at her heart.

Ye Cheng scoffed, his expression softening slightly. "They can wait. It is Yin Lifen you should see. Your investors were ignored. Meetings and investors can wait, but you, on the other hand, cannot." He reached out, his hand hovering over hers for a moment before gently intertwining their fingers. "Is FenFen here?" Her gaze flickered around the room in search of her friend. "Yes. Relax. She is outside. One person could be allowed in due to your rest."

"Alright. What about Butler Wu and Ming Xi?"

"They are fine," Ye Cheng assured her.

Just then, the door creaked open and a doctor, a man with kind eyes framed by wire-rimmed glasses, entered the room. Relief washed over Li Jing as he approached the bed, his demeanour calm and professional.

"Mrs. Ye," he greeted, his voice carrying a gentle lilt. "How are you feeling?"

Li Jing managed a weak smile. "A bit sore, but otherwise alright, I think."

The doctor gave her a brief examination, checking her vitals and ankles. "Nothing serious," he assured them. "Just an ankle sprain and a few minor cuts. You'll be here for a day or two for observation at most, but you should make a full recovery."

Li Jing let out a sigh of relief. A hospital stay wasn't what she was looking forward to, but it was certainly better than the alternative. As the doctor finished his rounds and exited the room, Li Jing turned her gaze back to Ye Cheng.

"There's something else," she confessed, her voice barely a whisper. "Before the explosion, I thought of something - a name." She could see his growing interest. "What name?"

"Li Xiu."

Ye Cheng's eyes narrowed. "Li Xiu?"

"Yes. However, the one who loves an apple pie most is Li Xiu. I believe she has a hand in this."

"Whoever it is Jing, just know I'll soon be torturing them."