20 Wilful

Gao Xuan was silently lying on a bed in a clean and neat single-patient ward. His breathing was stable and steady.

Yun Qingshang sat on a chair by the bed, her expression calm and peaceful. She had changed into a T-shirt and long pants, and her crass, primordial demeanor had disappeared, leaving only her usual coldness behind.

A simple and loose braid made her look extra youthful.

Wei Zhenzhen, who'd just entered the room, couldn't help but feel a little envious when she saw Yun Qingshang.

This girl was clearly not as beautiful as her, but her cold, genuine demeanor triumphed over her outright.

Any man would think that Yun Qingshang was of a higher class than her.

Yun Qingshang liked Gao Xuan, but she didn't like Yun Qingshang. This wasn't because she was petty, but because she could see that Yun Qingshang was cold and aloof to everyone around her.

Yun Qingshang also acted very aloof around Xu Yin, who took good care of her.

Wei Zhenzhen was the most spoiled child in her family. She couldn't stand being ignored.

She especially felt this way over Yun Qingshang's unadulterated disdain. Other than Gao Xuan, everyone else might as well be an object in her eyes.

If not for her detest for Yun Qingshang, Wei Zhenzhen would've lived in the ward to take care of Gao Xuan.

Now, she could only visit Gao Xuan three times a day. Thus, she felt very displeased every time she saw Yun Qingshang.

Xu Yin noticed that Wei Zhenzhen had a stern expression and gave her a reprimanding look. She signaled for Wei Zhenzhen to make her displeasure less obvious.

Yun Qingshang was cold and proud. She was this way with Gao Xuan too. The only difference was that she obeyed Gao Xuan's words, yet when someone else was talking to her, it was like she didn't hear a word they said.

Xu Yin admired Yun Qingshang. Modern civilization was overly refined. It lacked such simplistic beauty.

Xu Yin smiled at Yun Qingshang. "Good news, the school is willing to recruit you guys as part of the 3018th batch of new students of the Combat Academy, Sword Technique Branch. The vice-principal will personally write your enrollment notice."

Yun Qingshang knew that Gao Xuan cared deeply about this, so she stood up and nodded slightly. "Thank you."

Because Gao Xuan was unconscious, this was done completely with Xu Yin's help. Even though Yun Qingshang didn't like interacting with others, she still had basic manners.

"You guys stopped Wang Hongen and saved our lives." Xu Yin shook her head and said, "This is nothing compared to that."

Six students of the expedition had died. They'd all been killed by Wang Hongen, which was something especially hard to deal with.

Fortunately, Wei Zhenzhen had had her camera on the entire time. Her smartwatch had recorded Wang Hongen killing the students. However, the camera had automatically shut down when she'd become unconscious. Only Yun Qingshang knew what had happened after that.

What these people didn't know was that Yun Qingshang had received the relevant training since young and was extremely adept at throwing off any investigators. Lie detectors were useless on her.

She also had the Crimson Heart. It was easy for her to fool this bunch of people.

After the matter had been thoroughly investigated, the school immediately decided to recruit both Gao Xuan and Yun Qingshang. They were going to recruit them, even if they were idiots.

These two wouldn't spout nonsense in the outside world if they became students of Mingjing University. That was the only way to defend the glory of the school.

Xu Yin, as one of the professors who had led the expedition team, was also hit with a great deal of trouble.

Even though this matter had nothing to do with her, the parents of the six students who'd died would definitely search for the person who was responsible for their child.

Fortunately, Xu Yin was from an influential family, and the school was also willing to support her. Still, she barely made it through the ordeal.

After toiling for a few days, the matter came to a close.

That was why she had the free time to come visit Gao Xuan and tell them the good news.

However, Gao Xuan wasn't awake yet.

This made Xu Yin a little worried. Even though medical technology had already become very advanced, research on human consciousness was still rudimentary.

If Gao Xuan became brain-dead, there'd be no sense in keeping his body alive.

Xu Yin said, "Qingshang, let's give Gao Xuan a full check-up. I can contact a brain expert."

"No need." Yun Qingshang shook her head determinedly. "He'll wake up on his own."

"Sister Yin, look. She's so stubborn."

Wei Zhenzhen was very dissatisfied. She had already talked with Yun Qingshang numerous times about giving Gao Xuan a full check-up but was always vehemently rejected.

Yun Qingshang was still rather polite with Xu Yin and gave her a word in explanation.

Wei Zhenzhen pointed to Yun Qingshang and said, "You're not Gao Xuan's guardian, nor are you his wife. You don't have the right to decide for Gao Xuan."

Yun Qingshang completely disregarded Wei Zhenzhen's criticisms and didn't reply, which made Wei Zhenzhen even angrier.

Wei Zhenzhen raised an eyebrow, about to flare up, but she was stopped by Xu Yin's stern gaze.

Xu Yin told Yun Qingshang in a gentle tone, "Qingshang, giving Gao Xuan a check-up won't hurt him in any way. If there's something wrong with him, we can tackle the problem at the root…"

"No need."

Yun Qingshang knew what was wrong with Gao Xuan, and it didn't require treatment. Medical procedures wouldn't be able to help Gao Xuan, even if there was something wrong with him.

A full check-up meant that they would check the various data concerning Gao Xuan's body. That was something Yun Qingshang couldn't accept, and this was even more the case for Gao Xuan.

Yun Qingshang was being obstinate about this. There was clearly no room for negotiation.

Xu Yin was also a little frustrated, but she had no other ideas. All she could say was, "Then let's wait a few days."

Wei Zhenzhen grumbled to Xu Yin after they got out of the ward, "Is Yun Qingshang sick in the head? We all mean well for Gao Xuan. If she continues to be this reckless, Gao Xuan will die by her hands."

She then grunted as she said, "We're also the ones paying for the ward!"

Xu Yin said angrily, "If you wish to help someone, the first thing you need to do is respect them. You can't be presumptuous."

"I'm not." Wei Zhenzhen looked aggrieved. "Actually, I wanted to take the opportunity of a check-up to obtain Gao Xuan's cells and clone a pair of eyes for him."

"Gao Xuan already declined the offer, so why are you still thinking about it?" Xu Yin didn't understand. "Do you know that what you're doing is very bad?"

"How is it bad? I'm the one forking over the money. I'm only trying to cure Gao Xuan's disability. I'm sincerely doing it for his good."

Wei Zhenzhen was confused. She'd put in the money and effort. She'd also mulled a long time over the matter, all for Gao Xuan's good.

It was enough that Yun Qingshang didn't understand. Why did Sister Yin have to scold her too?

Wei Zhenzhen pouted and said, "I only wanted to give Gao Xuan a surprise. Think how happy he'd be to wake up and find that his eyes had been cured!"

"Zhenzhen, you're too presumptuous!"

Xu Yin's expression turned dark. "Respect. Don't you have any respect? Gao Xuan isn't a pet that you can decorate as you see fit. Gao Xuan is an individual with his own autonomy. He has his own will. No matter how well you want to treat him, you cannot impose your will onto him."

"Sister Yin, why are you being so serious?" Wei Zhenzhen didn't think that it was a big deal. "I'm helping him, not harming him."

"You sure are immature." Xu Yin reversed the situation. "Imagine that someone was digging your eyes out and they said that you're more beautiful like that and that they loved you and that it's all for your own good. Would you want that?"

"That's different…" Wei Zhenzhen felt that that was completely different. How were the two situations even remotely the same?

"They're the same in essence."

Xu Yin said seriously, "Wei Zhenzhen, it doesn't matter if you like Gao Xuan or love him. You can't act recklessly against his will. If you do, you'll regret it in the future."

She then paused before adding, "On the other hand, even though Yun Qingshang has a wild-like quality, she has a simple personality. You'll be all right if you don't offend her."

Xu Yin said in the end, "I'll explain this to Aunt Yue. Don't come to visit Gao Xuan for the time being in case of any trouble."

Wei Zhenzhen was shocked. "Do you have to go as far as that, Sister Yin? I won't listen to you…"

Xu Yin heaved a deep sigh. Wei Zhenzhen was a spoiled kid.

She didn't realize just who Gao Xuan was and wanted to do as she wished with Gao Xuan. She was being insolent.

Gao Xuan had protected Xu Yin and Wei Zhenzhen in the underground ancient relic.

And Xu Yin had realized just how powerful Gao Xuan was.

As someone who'd been there, Xu Yin had always felt that it was all too coincidental. Some of the events were extremely terrifying when she thought about them too much.

However, the unconscious Gao Xuan made Xu Yin feel as if she'd read too deeply into the situation.

No matter what, Gao Xuan wasn't a person that Wei Zhenzhen could control. Wei Zhenzhen would definitely be seeking her own death if she did as she wished with Gao Xuan!

Xu YIn didn't want to tell Wei Zhenzhen these things. She forced Wei Zhenzhen into the car.

Wei Zhenzhen pouted as she sat in the front seat. She grumbled indignantly, "I'm going to help Gao Xuan. No one can stop me!"

Xu Yin drove, her expression cold. She didn't say anything. Wei Zhenzhen was being too wilful.

At the same time, Gao Xuan, who was lying on the bed, suddenly opened his eyes.