Chapter 275: She's Your Girlfriend, Right?
"It's actually nothing big. I just need to go to the hospital together." Zhang Yang thought for a moment and said. Anyway, Ao Tian shouldn't follow him there enthusiastically.
Zhang Yang wanted to hide the blonde beauty first. Not because of her words, nor because he pitied her, and definitely not because he wanted to secretly keep a beauty—though that reason existed just a little.
The main reason was that Zhang Yang was interested in her identity. How did an eighteen‑year‑old beauty from Ukolan become a mercenary, and how did she end up here?
He wanted to figure out who besides Spade Eight wanted him dead. Although it couldn't be confirmed whether this group's target was truly him, most likely it was related.
Of course, handing her over to Ao Tian would also reveal everything eventually. But Zhang Yang intuitively felt that Meixin would give him more valuable information if kept on his side. After all, with the Magic Eagle Eye System and Shadow System assisting him, he didn't believe he couldn't uncover her background.
"That's fine. The road won't be fixed anytime soon. You can take the helicopter first—there are still plenty of seats. I'll clean up everything else." Ao Tian sounded very straightforward.
Hearing how quickly he agreed, Zhang Yang immediately pushed further. "Mm, but there's another issue. You know the backgrounds of my people… so could you maybe… skip the registration stuff? Otherwise I'll run into a ton of trouble."
Hearing this, Ao Tian paused, then agreed. "Alright, alright. I know what you're worrying about. But I checked your people—they at most did protection fees or watching over venues. Hardly evil criminals. Is it worth worrying? Fine, since you said it, I'll let them know."
Damn, he even investigated my guys. This bastard! Zhang Yang realized this fellow really was a sly fox.
The helicopters arrived quickly, but not just two—six arrived one after another. Medium transport helicopters carrying around a hundred fully armed soldiers. It looked exactly like a war operation.
As they rushed into the forest, large numbers of armed police, SWAT, and local officers gathered at the mountain base. It seemed those attackers had no hope of escaping.
But that no longer concerned Zhang Yang. He only needed the final results.
When Meixin was carried onto the helicopter, Lao Yi and Tang Qiqi were completely stunned. Not only that, when Meixin saw the helicopter, her sapphire‑blue eyes glared at Zhang Yang with confusion and anger—clearly accusing him of deceiving her.
But due to her high fever, she had no strength to resist and could only be placed on the stretcher.
Zhang Yang didn't bother explaining. Even if he wanted to, she wouldn't understand—her English was clearly worse than his.
If her wounds weren't treated in time, forget aftereffects—she might not even survive.
But Zhang Yang still explained a few things to Lao Yi and Tang Qiqi.
"Treat her like your brother… uh… sister… uh, forget it…" The helicopter noise was too loud. Zhang Yang gestured to wait until they landed.
He cared more about Pan Ningning's condition, so he rode in her helicopter.
The moment he boarded, the medical team began administering IV fluids and examining her. What surprised Zhang Yang was that all the doctors and nurses were women.
They really weren't joking earlier.
"The injury is serious, I'm afraid…" The bespectacled middle‑aged doctor looked at worried Zhang Yang and shook her head pessimistically.
As Zhang Yang's heart nearly stopped, she continued, "But thankfully, the wound was treated in time. A surgery should fix it."
"Doctor, please… make sure she's alright." Although Zhang Yang sometimes wanted to throw Pan Ningning off the helicopter, he still considered giving a red envelope. But since it was a military hospital and they didn't take cards, he gave up.
"Don't worry, young man. You're all national heroes… we'll do everything we can." She looked at him again. "She's your girlfriend, right?"
Zhang Yang lowered his head, ready to crouch and bite his fingers helplessly, because Pan Ningning—still on the stretcher—was struggling angrily to sit up and deny it.
"Uh—don't move!" The doctor quickly held her down. "The bleeding has only temporarily stopped. If you move recklessly, the wound will tear."
Pan Ningning glared fiercely at Zhang Yang, as if saying: They're slandering me! Why aren't you explaining!?
Zhang Yang made an innocent expression: I didn't say it—the doctor guessed!
"Enough, enough! Is this really the time to flirt? Do you want to die?" The middle‑aged doctor glared at Zhang Yang but clearly meant both of them.
Pan Ningning once again looked like she wanted to die from embarrassment. From her eyes, Zhang Yang could see he brought her plenty of trouble.
At the hospital, Pan Ningning and Meixin were immediately pushed into the operating room. Only then did Zhang Yang explain Meixin's situation to Lao Yi.
Hearing it, Lao Yi looked around and whispered, "If we hide her, won't that cause trouble?"
"Only if someone knows." Zhang Yang looked at him. "Let's do this—you adopt her as your sister."
"Boss, that's too much!" Lao Yi waved frantically. "My dad is just an honest farmer. Who would believe he suddenly has a foreign daughter?"
"Then cousin works too."
"Boss, are you kidding me? She's a girl. If it were a guy, maybe. But do we look like we share a single gene?"
"Not joking. Think of something. Nobody can know about this. I need her to legally become part of Nuwa Company." Zhang Yang glanced at Tang Qiqi in the distance. "And I still have to go to Wu Village with her."
"Boss, only Miss Xu can handle this." Lao Yi hurriedly offered a solution before Zhang Yang dumped this hot potato onto him.
"Mm, you reminded me." Zhang Yang rubbed his chin. "Then you and Xiao You go get the goods ready. We must reach Wu Village today."
"Leave it to me." Lao Yi felt relieved, as though he had been granted amnesty.
Once Lao Yi left, Zhang Yang went to a quiet corner and called Xu Danlu, asking her to send people to the hospital and find someone who spoke Ukolan language.
Hearing he had been attacked, Xu Danlu didn't even listen to the rest. She instantly panicked. "What!? You were attacked? Are you okay? Why didn't you call me? I'm coming over now!"
"I didn't tell you because I didn't want you to worry. Relax, your husband is tough. Not a scratch on me. But I'm worried about the villa—since the attack failed, they might try it. But I already talked to Ao Tian. They increased security. It should be fine."
"Turn on your camera. Every time you say you're fine, you're injured somewhere."
"Uh…" Zhang Yang sighed helplessly, though admittedly warmed. He turned on the camera.
After seeing he was fine, Xu Danlu sighed in relief and tilted her head. "What were you saying earlier?"
Zhang Yang wiped sweat and explained everything about saving Meixin.
"Ukolan? That's quite a coincidence. Fine. I'll go tonight with Teacher Yang, Yanqiang, and Doctor."
"Uh? Teacher Yang? Why bring her?"
"Hehe, you don't know her well. Don't think Teacher Yang is simple. She majored in English, but she's also very good at Russian, Chrysanthemum‑language, Korean, German, French, and even Spanish now. With her, we have a translator. Most Ukolans understand both Russian and Ukolan."
"Uh… really?" Zhang Yang felt embarrassed. He thought he knew her—but didn't even know how many languages she spoke. He felt ashamed.
"Lulu, I need to warn you: Meixin is dangerous. I don't know how good she is at fighting, but she shouldn't be weak. All of you must be careful."
"I know. That's why I'm bringing Yanqiang and Doctor."
"Good. Then I'm relieved." Zhang Yang thought for a moment. "Also, with her wound, she won't be able to move for at least a week. After surgery and resting a day or two, we must take her back to Meining."
"No problem. I'll tell Sister Jing. With the freeway, it'll take two hours. We'll send an ambulance."
"Alright, let's do that." Zhang Yang checked the time. "I'll go see if they're out."
"Wait, Yangzi!"
"Hmm?"
"About the attack—did you tell Sister Qiao?"
Zhang Yang thought for a moment. "Not yet. I didn't want her to worry."
"You forgot because you were busy, right?" Xu Danlu said calmly. "Yangzi, something this serious—you should tell Sister Qiao. If she learns from someone else, she'll worry even more. Understand?"
Zhang Yang froze, then nodded. "Lulu… thank you."
Xu Danlu interrupted, "Don't thank me. Just be careful."
After hanging up, Zhang Yang felt guilty. He hurriedly called Qiao Xier and explained the attack.
Qiao Xier reacted just like Xu Danlu.
"I'm coming to Shangyan City tonight!"
"Sister Qiao, let Lulu come instead. You keeping watch over the pharmaceutical factory and home is more important."
"Mm." After thinking, Qiao Xier agreed. "That works. My father just arrived anyway. We should settle this matter with them. Oh right—have you told Lulu about the attack?"
"Uh…" Zhang Yang froze. "Why?"
"Lulu is always cautious and thorough. She can give you better advice. And since her whole heart is with you, she deserves to hear it first. So call her quickly."
Zhang Yang scratched his head, exasperated. "Alright, alright. I know!"
"Be careful!"
After ending the call, Zhang Yang couldn't help smiling. Just as he walked toward the door, the same middle‑aged doctor from the helicopter rushed out of the emergency room.
Seeing him, she hurried toward him, anxious.
"Comrade… comrade, bad news!" Her forehead was covered in sweat, and her gloves were soaked in blood.
Zhang Yang froze, his heart skipping a beat. "What happened?"