novelraw Chapter 378 : Was It Really an Accident_
Chapter 378 : Was It Really an Accident_
Chapter 378: Was It Really an Accident?
Because the school was still under lockdown, Chen Fan couldn't leave directly through the main gate.
It was impossible to ask for leave at this point.
So there was only one option left.
Chen Fan secretly left the dormitory, then crossed the sports field, and made his way to the iron fence near the back gate of the school.
After confirming there were no surveillance cameras or passing security guards on either side, Chen Fan took a deep breath and quietly approached.
As he got close, he accelerated into a run, then flipped over the railing. In the next second, Chen Fan had landed on the road outside the school.
Vigilantly looking around, making sure no one had noticed him, Chen Fan quickly walked to the roadside and hailed a taxi.
"To Renmin Hospital."
Rushing all the way to the hospital, Chen Fan tossed the driver 100 yuan and quickly got out of the car.
"Keep the change."
Just as he rushed into the outpatient hall, he ran into Feng Pojun.
"Why are you here? How is it?"
Feng Pojun explained, "The surgery is over. The doctor said Miss Ding was lucky, no vital areas were injured."
"I came to help Miss Ding handle the hospitalization procedures."
Chen Fan quickly asked, "How badly is she hurt?"
"There are some superficial wounds on her body, but nothing serious. The main concern is the stab wound on her body. The doctor said she needs to rest for a while."
Hearing this, Chen Fan finally relaxed a bit.
"You continue with the hospitalization procedures. Which floor is she on? I'll go up myself."
Making his way to the inpatient department, four of the club's security guards were standing guard in the corridor.
Seeing Chen Fan, the four quickly stood at attention, about to call out to the boss, but Chen Fan raised his hand to stop them.
Standing at the door of the ward, Chen Fan glanced inside.
On the hospital bed, Ding Dian, who had just finished surgery, had bandages wrapped around her shoulder. At this moment, she was struggling to turn over, trying to reach for the water bottle on the table.
Seeing this, Chen Fan quickly pushed open the door and went in.
"Let me, let me..."
"Why did you come?"
Ding Dian looked surprised, "Isn't the school under lockdown? How did you get out?"
Chen Fan smiled and reached for the water cup on the bed.
"You want some water? But... can you drink water right after surgery?"
Ding Dian glanced at Chen Fan, "I injured my left shoulder, not my stomach. Why can't I drink water?"
Chen Fan grinned sheepishly, unscrewed the bottle cap, and handed it over.
Ding Dian didn't take it, but stared at Chen Fan and asked.
"Was it Old Feng who notified you?"
"You still haven't answered my question, how did you get out?"
Chen Fan smiled, "What's there to answer? If I want to come out, I just come out."
Ding Dian frowned, "You didn't sneak out, did you? You shouldn't have come."
"And Old Feng, what a big mouth he has."
Chen Fan smiled and sat on the opposite bed.
"How could I not come when you're in this state?"
Ding Dian glanced at Chen Fan, took the bottle and took a few small sips before stopping.
Chen Fan smiled and asked, "How are you feeling? Does it still hurt?"
"It's okay. The effect of the anesthesia hasn't completely worn off, but I can still feel a bit of pain."
In front of Chen Fan, Ding Dian didn't need to pretend.
But she lowered her head, somewhat unable to meet Chen Fan's gaze.
"It's ugly, isn't it? My face is ruined..."
Chen Fan smiled reassuringly, "It's not that bad. The injuries on your face are just superficial wounds, they'll fade after some time."
"Even if they fade, you'll still be able to tell."
Ding Dian was a bit depressed. As a woman, she could endure pain, but she couldn't tolerate her appearance being ruined.
This made her very anxious.
Chen Fan continued to comfort her, "I asked the doctor, it's all minor issues. After the scabs on your face heal and fall off, new skin will grow. There won't be any scars."
Seemingly having finally found someone she could trust and confide in, Ding Dian's tone became a bit aggrieved.
"It looks awful. The new skin won't be the same color as the surrounding skin."
Chen Fan couldn't help but laugh.
"Then just sunbathe more, make all your skin the same color."
"What a terrible idea." Ding Dian was a bit exasperated. She looked down at her bandaged shoulder.
"Even if the wounds on my face can heal, after the stitches are removed from my shoulder, there will definitely be an ugly scar left."
"What am I going to do? I won't be able to wear spaghetti straps or V-neck clothes in the summer anymore."
Chen Fan glanced at her chest and unconsciously said,
"Then just don't wear them. It's not like you... would make much difference whether you wear them or not."
Ding Dian: "..."
Realizing he had said the wrong thing, Chen Fan quickly changed the subject.
"So, uh... what exactly happened? Old Feng didn't explain clearly on the phone."
Ding Dian didn't answer this question, but said softly, "I... want to go to the bathroom."
"Huh?"
Chen Fan stood up abruptly.
"I'll go call a nurse."
Ding Dian stopped Chen Fan, "I don't need to use the toilet, I just want to see what I look like now."
"Oh, I see..." Chen Fan moved closer, "Um... can you get out of bed now?"
Ding Dian shook her head, "The anesthetic hasn't worn off yet..."
"Then... should I help you?"
Seeing that Ding Dian didn't object, Chen Fan carefully put her arm around his neck and gently lifted her off the hospital bed.
Supporting Ding Dian to the bathroom, she examined her face in the mirror over and over again.
Seeing how concerned she was, Chen Fan said,
"Don't worry. It'll be fine for sure."
"Even in the worst-case scenario, if there are scars left, with today's advanced technology, they can be completely removed with surgery."
Ding Dian pouted, "Surgery doesn't come free, you know?"
Chen Fan immediately said, "This is a work-related injury. The company will cover it for you."
Ding Dian turned her head to look at Chen Fan, "At least you said something sensible."
"Take me back to bed."
So Chen Fan supported Ding Dian back to the hospital bed from the bathroom.
"Alright, now can you tell me what happened?"
Ding Dian's face was expressionless, "Actually, I don't know exactly what happened either."
She had left the club after work in the evening, planning to hail a cab to go home, when suddenly two young men appeared from the roadside.
These two threatened Ding Dian to hand over all her valuables, but Ding Dian refused, and an argument broke out between them.
In the end, the two young men, exasperated, stabbed Ding Dian, followed by punching and kicking her, and then stole her bag.
After listening, Chen Fan asked, "Are you sure you don't know those two?"
Ding Dian shook her head, "Never seen them before."
"Do you think it was a targeted attack or a random incident?"
Ding Dian was silent for two seconds, then shook her head.
"I can't say for sure."
Chen Fan sighed, "Alright, don't worry about this anymore. Just focus on recovering. Leave the rest to me."
"But really, you should have just given them your wallet in that situation. Is money more important than your life?"
Ding Dian lowered her head, staring blankly at the blanket covering her body.
"That bag was the birthday gift you gave me last year. I didn't want them to take it..."
Chen Fan's expression froze slightly.
After two seconds, he said with a somewhat helpless bitter smile,
"Which is more important, your life or a bag? If you like bags so much, I can get you another one when you're discharged."
Ding Dian shook her head, "No need."
"Boss, I need to take some time off."
"No problem. I'll give you paid leave. Take this opportunity to rest and recover well."
"You've been working hard lately."
"Why don't you drive home when you work so late every day? It's not like the company doesn't have cars."
"If worst comes to worst, you could have the company's security drive you home..."
Ding Dian glared at Chen Fan helplessly, "You're nagging worse than my mom."
But Chen Fan spoke very seriously, "I was negligent in this matter. As your boss, I owe you an apology."
"How about this, after you're discharged, the club will reward you with a car, in recognition of your hard work lately."
"It'll be safer for you to drive to and from work in the future."
Ding Dian suddenly became happy.
"You really mean it? You better keep your word."
Chen Fan smiled, "I always keep my promises. When have I ever gone back on my word?"
Ding Dian pouted, "Let me tell you in advance, I won't accept some secondhand car worth just tens of thousands."
Chen Fan said with a smile, "Don't worry. You can choose any car under 500,000 yuan."
"Really?" Ding Dian sat up excitedly.
"Hehe, I didn't expect a scrooge like you to be so generous."
"Looks like getting injured wasn't for nothing..."
As they were talking, someone knocked on the ward door, and then Feng Pojun pushed it open, showing his upper body.
"Boss, Chief Pang is here."