Chapter Twenty-Four

Yi Xiaoyu accompanied Wen Ming to the hospital. After a thorough examination confirmed that there was nothing seriously wrong, Yi Xiaoyu finally breathed a sigh of relief. The doctor suggested keeping Wen Ming overnight for observation, so Yi Xiaoyu went to handle the admission procedures. All the while, Boss You followed closely behind him, silent, trailing him wherever he went.

Once the paperwork was done, Yi Xiaoyu walked to the far end of the hospital corridor, where there was no one around. He turned abruptly, his face filled with anger as he glared at You.

Boss You stared down at his feet guiltily, bracing himself for his partner’s reproach.

Yi Xiaoyu’s expression was stern. “Fatty, explain to me what happened today. Why did you resort to violence?”

Boss You pursed his lips, glanced sideways at the floor, and muttered, “He brought it on himself. He deliberately provoked me, saying things to get under my skin—he was asking for it. And he called you over on purpose, just to make you misunderstand…”

“You—” Yi Xiaoyu punched Boss You in the chest, fuming. “Is fighting all you know? Fatty, can’t you be more mature?”

“It really wasn’t my fault.” Boss You, unable to bear seeing Yi Xiaoyu angry, hurried to defend himself. “You haven’t even asked what he said to me. The bastard said infuriating things—he wants to take you from me, split us up.”

“Then why did you ask Wen Ming to meet you?”

“I…” Boss You’s voice dropped lower. “I just wanted to warn him, tell him not to harass you again.”

“Could you be any more foolish? I told you already—he hasn’t been bothering me. There’s nothing between us now but work.”

“That’s what you think. He doesn’t see it that way.”

“Fatty, have you caused enough trouble?” Yi Xiaoyu clenched his fists in anger. “I don’t want to argue with you right now. Go home.”

“And you? You’re not planning to stay and look after that man, are you?”

“You beat Wen Ming like that, and he only didn’t call the police because of me. How could I just walk away?”

“Then I’m not leaving, either.” Boss You gritted his teeth. “Wherever you go, I go. I’m not leaving, no matter what.”

“You…” Yi Xiaoyu was shaking with fury. “Do as you please!”

He turned to head back to the ward, but Boss You caught his arm. Suddenly recalling something, he fixed his gaze on Yi Xiaoyu and asked, “Xiaoyu, why did you marry me back then?”

Yi Xiaoyu was taken aback, frowning. “Why are you asking that?”

“Just tell me—why? Was it… love at first sight?”

Yi Xiaoyu’s face grew uncomfortable. He sh