Around 9:00 PM, Ethan Chen opened his eyes.
Two silver needles were inserted along his ribs."The ribs aren't fully healed yet, but thanks to my Ghost Valley Divine Needle treatment, the pain has eased a lot. I should be able to move without much problem!"
Now or never.
He lifted the blanket, put on his coat, slipped into his hospital slippers, and quietly avoided the doctors and nurses as he limped out of the hospital.
Ten minutes later, a nurse came to check the ward — and discovered the patient was gone.
At this time, Alex Lin and Sophia Song were having dinner in a luxurious restaurant.
Despite Liu Rumei's constant attempts to interfere as a third wheel, Alex Lin and Sophia Song's relationship had been progressing rapidly these days.Holding hands was normal.Hugging and kissing were also already within reach.
But Alex Lin wasn't in a hurry. He enjoyed the feeling of falling in love.
After all, she would be his wife sooner or later.
Just then, Alex Lin received a call.
"Sorry, I need to take this."
"Go ahead," Sophia Song replied gently.
Alex Lin walked toward the restroom and answered the phone.
"This is Alex Lin. How can I help you?"
A nervous voice came from the other end."Mr. Lin, hello! I'm a nurse from the hospital. I just went on rounds and discovered Mr. Ethan Chen is missing, so I called to notify you!"
"Missing? Where did he go?" Alex Lin was surprised.
"We don't know either! We suspect he left on his own—his personal belongings and shoes are gone. But considering how severe his injuries are, he shouldn't be able to move at all. We're currently checking the surveillance footage. If you have any information, please let us know!"
"Alright, I understand."
Both sides hung up.
Alex Lin smiled faintly. He didn't need to think too hard; Ethan Chen had obviously slipped away.
He didn't want to stay in the hospital under Alex Lin's control.
As for his injuries…
For someone claiming to be a divine doctor, healing himself would be easy.
Time for a wish.Alex Lin silently said in his heart:
I wish to be overwhelmed by a beautiful woman weighing 115 pounds.
Ding! Wish granted.
Alex Lin chuckled."Ethan Chen, you'd better stay obediently in the hospital and don't cause trouble for me."
He walked back toward Sophia Song with light steps.
But at that moment, a tall, stunning woman walked out of the restroom.
She was rushing with her head lowered. Her heel stepped on a slippery puddle — she lost her balance and fell directly toward Alex Lin.
"Watch out!"
Feeling movement behind him, Alex Lin turned around.
And then she crashed right into him.
Both of them fell together on the floor.
Alex Lin felt soft fragrance and warmth pressing on him. When he opened his eyes, he froze.
"It's you!"
The woman lying on top of him was Chu Ruoxue — the second beauty of Mo Hai, the second female lead, and the brilliant CEO of Li Cheng Group. Her beauty and intelligence were no less than Sophia Song's.
But unlike Sophia Song's gentle elegance, Chu Ruoxue was proud, stubborn, and willful.
Given her powerful background and status, she had every right to be.
In the original novel, she was the official love interest of the war-god protagonist, Ethan Ye.
But after Alex Lin appeared, everything changed.
At this moment, Chu Ruoxue also recognized him."Alex Lin? Why is it you? What are you doing here?"
They were both part of Mo Hai's upper circle. Even if they weren't close, they knew of each other.
"I should be the one asking you that," Alex Lin said helplessly."But can you get off me first?"
Chu Ruoxue's face instantly flushed bright red. She had never been this physically close to any man.
And now it was with the notorious playboy, Alex Lin. She felt like she'd been taken advantage of.
But looking at his handsome face… it didn't feel like a total loss.
Flustered, she quickly stood up, glared at Alex Lin with clenched teeth, and threatened,"No one is allowed to talk about what happened just now! If I hear even a single word— you'll regret it!"
"Don't worry. I won't mention anything that puts me at a disadvantage," Alex Lin assured.
"You—! Hmph!"
Chu Ruoxue stomped off angrily.
But after a few steps, she stopped and turned back.
"Wait."
Alex Lin asked, "Something else?"
"I heard you joined Lin Investment and are performing well. I have business to discuss with you. I'll come to your company tomorrow. We'll talk then."
Without waiting for his reply, she turned and left.
Alex Lin shook his head."She's still the same as always — hasn't changed at all."