Chapter 24: The Truth Has Come to Light

"Go immediately and use every resource at your disposal to uncover the mastermind behind this. I will hold the fort here, so you can set your mind at ease."

Now that I had calmed down, I only felt a lingering sense of terror; this matter could not be delayed any further. The sooner it was uncovered, the better, lest complications arise from the passage of time.

"Very well, then I shall leave this in your hands, Miss Jin. I am going at once." Secretary Jiang was just as anxious about the situation as I was, and seeing my determination, he left to begin his investigation with a sense of relief.

I sat on a bench outside, waiting for the doctor to emerge, my mind racing with guesses as to whether those men in black had come for Jin Shixun or for me. It seemed as though they hadn't just intended to attack Jin Shixun; they had meant to target me as well.

"Miss, Mr. Jin’s wounds have been treated. However, he will need to remain in the hospital for observation. You may go into the ward now." The doctor emerged as I was lost in thought, leading me toward the room while adding, "It is best if he avoids spicy or stimulating foods for now. He should stick to a bland diet until the stitches in his hand are removed."

"Understood, Doctor. I will make sure of it." I nodded, acknowledging that I would need to take good care of Jin Shixun during this time.

"It’s fine now. The doctor said after one day of observation, we can go home tomorrow. Is there anything you’d like to eat? I’ll go buy some." I looked at Jin Shixun, who was sitting on the hospital bed with his hand wrapped in thick gauze, my tone softening.

"Anything is fine." His response did not surprise me, but I went out to buy some food regardless. He had to spend the day in the hospital, and he couldn't go without eating.

"Miss Qinxin, you're here!" I was just about to take the elevator back up after purchasing the food when I ran into Secretary Jiang, who had returned with the files.

"Back so soon? It seems you’ve already gotten to the bottom of this?" Seeing the documents in his hand, I knew the truth had likely come to light.

"Yes. As it turns out, the culprit is Liu Haiwen, the young master of the Liu family. However, he has no connection to Mr. Jin; they are total strangers. It is baffling why something like this would happen." Secretary Jiang spoke with a look of genuine confusion.

"It was him?" Hearing this, I suddenly realized—he was the same spoiled brat who had bullied me and Sha Xiaoqi the other day.

"What is it? Do you know this person, Miss Qinxin?" Secretary Jiang asked, clearly intrigued by my reaction.

I felt there was no reason to hide it. I was just about to tell him when the elevator reached our floor, and we headed straight to Jin Shixun's room.

"Secretary Jiang, you should discuss this with Mr. Jin properly." I said, setting the porridge and light dishes I had bought onto the table.

"Did you find out?" Jin Shixun asked the moment he saw us enter together.

"Yes, it’s been confirmed. Here is his file." Secretary Jiang presented the documents and began to explain. I listened silently, setting out the meal as they spoke.

"It was him! Hmph! Then let him be cast out of the elite circles." Jin Shixun dismissed the man with disdain; he didn't even consider him worth the effort of a grudge. "Handle this thoroughly. We can discuss the specifics when I return." With that single command, Jin Shixun sealed the fate of the Liu family and tossed the file aside.

I had just finished laying out the meal. "Eat first. Secretary Jiang, you should head back; you’ve had a long day." I added, "I’ll be enough here." It was late, and he had been busy all day.

"Very well." Secretary Jiang nodded, signaled to Jin Shixun, and departed.

Once he was gone, I sat down opposite Jin Shixun.

"Why are you just sitting there? My hand is injured, remember?" Looking at the hand he had hurt to protect me, then back at the food, I sighed and moved to the side of the hospital bed.

"So, you knew all along that those men were partly here for me, didn't you?" I asked, looking steadily at him as I picked up the chopsticks and lifted a bite of food to his lips.

"Regardless of who they were after, as long as you are by my side, you are my person. I will not let anything happen to you." Jin Shixun ate the food I offered, his eyes locked onto mine without a flicker of hesitation. Our gazes met, and I felt as if he were making a solemn vow.

"I know," I murmured, quickly lowering my head to avoid his eyes. I shook my head, trying to banish these unrealistic thoughts—Jin Shixun cared most about Jin Siqi; this was merely my own delusion.

"Hurry and finish your meal." I carefully fed him every dish until he was full, then cleared the table.

That night, Jin Shixun did not attend to any work, choosing instead to rest in bed while I kept watch. By the next morning, he was impatient to be discharged, unable to wait another moment.

"I am fine. I know my own body; I don't need to stay for further observation." He had packed his things early in the morning and informed the doctor of his decision. The doctor looked at him, then at me, with a troubled expression.

"Mr. Jin’s health is not in any serious danger. I will take good care of him. May we leave now?" I stood by his side, offering the doctor a reassuring look. The doctor finally consented.

"Secretary Jiang is waiting downstairs." We got into the car once we left the hospital.

"To the company." The first thing Jin Shixun did was head to the office. I frowned inwardly but said nothing. Once there, he immediately began discussing the Liu family matter with Secretary Jiang. It was a professional affair beyond my expertise, so I sat quietly to the side.

"Sever all cooperation. And issue a warning to all companies that partner with us: they must choose between the Liu family and us." Secretary Jiang had already handled the basics, but such decisive actions required Jin Shixun’s personal authorization.

"Understood." Secretary Jiang knew the Liu family was truly finished. Not only would they be ousted from elite circles, but their business partnerships would vanish, as every firm knew exactly which side held the greater weight.

As I listened to their conversation, I began to brew some tea. Once Secretary Jiang had left, I brought the tea to Jin Shixun.