Chapter 45: Gain and Loss

Chapter 45: Gain and Loss

Back in Guanhai's hospital room, Guanhai had indeed woken up.

"You little punk, fainting at the drop of a hat," Yang Haoran teased, looking at Guanhai's weak appearance.

Knowing that Guanhai was just overwhelmed by Yin Qi and as long as he avoided heavy exposure to it, he would recover after some rest, Yang Haoran wasn't worried about Guanhai's life. Hence, he was in the mood to tease the guy.

Guanhai grinned and cursed, "I'm practically half dead, and yet you still have the heart to mock me. You won't have a good end!"

"I don't know if I'll have a good end or not, but I do know you're almost at death's door now," Yang Haoran chuckled.

Not one to be outdone, Guanhai retorted, "Don't worry, if I really kick the bucket, I won't leave you behind. I'll drag you, this charlatan, down to hell with me."

Xiao Mo, on the side, poured hot water for Guanhai while smiling silently. These two always bickered whenever they met, and she had long grown used to it, so she let them exchange jests and barbs without interfering.

After a while, the banter ceased, and Xiao Mo handed the water to Guanhai. Despite its perfect temperature, Xiao Mo still reminded him with concern, "Guanhai, be careful not to scald yourself."

Watching Xiao Mo's gentle demeanor, Yang Haoran couldn't help but sigh inwardly. People were so different. Recalling the fierce look on that black-haired woman who wanted to punch him earlier and contrasting it with Xiao Mo's tender behavior towards Guanhai now, his heart felt shattered.

"Be careful not to choke on the water," Yang Haoran retorted sarcastically.

"Don't worry, Xiao Mo personally poured me this hot water. Even if it chokes me, I'd feel blissful," Guanhai joked, addressing Yang Haoran but aimed at Xiao Mo. Yang Haoran sneered at the remark, while Xiao Mo beamed with happiness.

Even though Xiao Mo could tell Guanhai was joking, she couldn't help but feel joy hearing him say those words directly to her. She couldn't contain her happiness, and it reflected on her face.

"You shameless guy should be thrown into a pigsty and left to suffocate in the filth!" Yang Haoran scorned.

"Tsk tsk, so sour! These grapes are really sour enough to make my teeth ache," Guanhai leisurely took a sip of warm water, then handed the cup to Xiao Mo before exaggeratedly addressing Yang Haoran with both facial expression and body language.

Unable to find words to retort, Yang Haoran could only laugh and concede, "Alright, alright, you win. Is winning not enough for you?"

Guanhai chuckled but refrained from further teasing Yang Haoran.

As they bantered, Guanhai's complexion visibly improved. Though still weak compared to a normal person, he seemed to regain some vitality.

Yang Haoran wanted to inquire about Guanhai's recent activities - why he hadn't contacted him and ended up engulfed in Yin Qi - but seeing Guanhai still weak, he decided to postpone his questions until morning.

Arriving at the hospital again, Yang Haoran's mood was heavy. Master Jiang's warning implied many things, and he was well aware of them.

Sometimes in life, when you seek something, you inevitably lose something else. You might not feel it at the time, but you'll realize it later.

This path was his choice, and Yang Haoran had no regrets. However, he wouldn't allow this situation to continue indefinitely. He believed that with his growing abilities, he would find a solution to this problem in the future.

For now, he would try to control the time he spent with his friends, no longer indulging in gatherings as he used to.

Walking through the hospital, Yang Haoran activated the Yin spirit power within him. After circulating it through his body, he felt much better and more energized. The fatigue from lack of rest had diminished significantly.

This method, too, was taught by Master Jiang. Activating it could reduce fatigue and restore mental clarity.

Outside the hospital building, instead of immediately going in, Yang Haoran hesitated. He made a phone call outside, not to Guanhai but to Jiang Zhenzhen.

To his surprise, Jiang Zhenzhen's phone was turned off.

He was puzzled. It was already noon; Jiang Zhenzhen couldn't possibly still be asleep. Could it be because of the new regulations in their jewelry store, requiring employees to turn off their phones during work hours?

With this thought in mind, he tried calling Jiang Zhenzhen's number several times, but it was still switched off.

Helpless, Yang Haoran put away his phone, feeling anxious. He decided to try again in the evening; after all, Jiang Zhenzhen would have finished work by then, and no one would care if her phone was off.

With a decision made, Yang Haoran entered the elevator and returned to Guanhai's ward.

Before even stepping into the room, Yang Haoran furrowed his brow slightly.

Inside the room, many women chattered incessantly, more than when he left in the morning. Yang Haoran wasn't surprised; Xiao Mo had warned him last night.

What made him frown was that he sensed Yin Qi in Guanhai's room. He hadn't even entered yet but could already feel it, and upon entering, the Yin Qi became stronger.

His gaze passed through the youthful and beautiful bodies until it settled on one woman!

Seeing her, Yang Haoran's brow furrowed even tighter!

"It's her after all!"