Siheyuan: I just came across and wanted to chase me away

Chapter 965 Gu Nan Understands Xiao Bao

Ran Qiuye sat by the bed, recalling the events of that day. She said calmly, "Luckily, there was a movie showing in the courtyard at the time, and the neighbors were all gathered in the open space. Despite the chaos, nothing serious happened. The only person who was injured was Jia Zhang, who I heard was hit by a stray bullet in the chaos. She was seriously injured. When the ambulance arrived, she was almost unconscious and has been rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment."

Gu Nan simply hummed a "hmm" after hearing this, not taking it too seriously. Jia Zhang was a gossipmonger in the courtyard, relying on her seniority to constantly stir up trouble. She had always been at odds with him, but now that this had happened, he felt it was only her own fault, and it wasn't worth worrying about, so he didn't ask any more questions.

Days passed, and under Ran Qiuye's meticulous care, Gu Nan's injuries gradually improved. After the stitches were removed, a light brown scab formed on the wound, and his complexion became much more rosy from its previous paleness. He even had the strength to speak and walk. That afternoon, Ran Qiuye was packing up the thermos and clothes in the ward. Looking at Gu Nan leaning against the bedside reading a newspaper, he gently asked, "Your injuries are almost healed. The doctor said it's best to observe for two more days to consolidate your recovery before being discharged. Or... stay a few more days?"

Gu Nan put down the newspaper and shook his head. "Forget it. I know my own body well. I've almost recovered and feel fine. Let's go back today and clean up the house. It's getting suffocating staying in the hospital all the time."

Ran Qiuye was actually a little unhappy in her heart, always feeling that it was better to be safe, but seeing his firm attitude, it was not easy to persuade him anymore, so she replied "Okay", turned around and continued to pack up silently, putting the folded clothes into the cloth bag with careful and gentle movements.

Just then, the ward door was gently pushed open, and Tong Ren walked in. He was wearing a Mao suit and holding a net bag filled with some fruit. Seeing Ran Qiuye packing her things, and then looking at Gu Nan, he smiled and asked, "Is this... about to be discharged? Why are you in such a hurry? Why don't you stay in the hospital for a few more days?"

Gu Nan leaned against the headboard, looking quite healthy. He smiled and said, "Uncle Tong, I'm in good health and will recover quickly. I'm just sitting here doing nothing, so there's no need for me to recuperate."

Tong Ren nodded and didn't try to persuade him any further. However, a complicated look flashed in his eyes and he stood there without moving.

Gu Nan was very smart. He knew something was wrong the moment he saw Ran Qiuye's expression. He said to Ran Qiuye, "Qiuye, go out for a moment and get the rest of the medicine for me from the pharmacy downstairs. I'll have a few words with Uncle Tong and it will be over in a moment."

Ran Qiuye knew that they must have something important to discuss, so she nodded and said, "I'll be back soon." She picked up the packed things, tiptoed out, and closed the door behind her. She knew that there were some things that were inconvenient for her to be present, and there were some discharge procedures to be done outside, so this was a good opportunity to take care of them.

With only two people left in the ward, the air suddenly fell silent. Tong Ren found a chair and sat down beside Gu Nan's bed. He first chatted about his recovery, asking if his wound hurt and how his appetite was. Once the atmosphere had calmed down, he changed the subject and became serious. "Gu Nan, I do have something I want to ask you about the person who saved you last time."

Gu Nan noticed his serious expression and gestured for him to speak directly. He leaned back, put a pillow under the head of the bed, and adjusted himself to a comfortable position. "Uncle Tong, feel free to ask me anything. I also have some questions about the follow-up security that I want to ask you."

Tong Ren tapped his fingers lightly on his knees, pondered for a moment, and finally asked the question that had been on his mind: "Who was that friend who saved you last time? You may not know, but when we checked the scene that day, we found over 20 bullet casings alone. Although the surveillance footage didn't show his face clearly, we could see that he held off over 20 criminals by himself. He was incredibly skilled, hitting the vital points with every shot, and his marksmanship was astonishingly accurate. If such a capable person could join our public security system, it would be a huge help."

Gu Nan had anticipated this, knowing he'd come for Gu Bei. He took a sip from the water glass on the bedside table before speaking slowly, "Uncle Tong, I'm truly sorry about this. The man who helped me is indeed a friend, but he's a very solitary person. He doesn't like to get involved in public life and prefers to be alone. If I were to share his details, I'm afraid he'd be upset. Please bear with me."

Tong Ren knew perfectly well that Gu Nan didn't want to reveal any information about the other party, most likely because he had something to hide. He didn't ask any more questions, but just sat quietly aside, took a sip from his teacup, and waited for Gu Nan to tell him what he wanted to ask.

Gu Nan looked at Tong Ren, his fingertips tapping unconsciously on the table. He couldn't even remember how much blood had stained his hands over the years. After struggling through the swordplay, he was no longer the naive boy he once was. But at this moment, what he wanted to find out more was who was watching him from behind, determined to kill him. He raised his eyes to look at Tong Ren, his tone a little serious: "Uncle Tong, I want to know, who is causing trouble for me? And what about those mercenaries who suddenly appeared?"

Tong Ren took a sip from his teacup, his brows furrowed slightly, as if he was weighing his words. After a moment, he slowly spoke, "Some things are too involved, and according to the rules, I can't talk about them. But since you asked, I still have to tell you a little bit."

He paused, his eyes sharpening. "I can tell you clearly that those mercenaries were hired by a man named Xiao Bao." He pulled out a portrait from his briefcase and handed it to Gu Nan. "This is Xiao Bao, do you recognize him? According to the information we've found, he visited your courtyard some time ago and must have left traces while scouting the area."

Gu Nan took the portrait and brushed his fingertips over the outlined face on the paper—a scar extended from his brow to his jaw, his eyes sinister and ruthless. He studied it for a long moment, then shook his head, saying firmly, "I've never seen this person before."

As soon as he finished speaking, he suddenly seemed to remember something, his brows furrowed. "But... I do remember someone. Lu Yan." He looked up at Tong Ren, his tone uncertain. "This is the most powerful and vindictive person I've offended recently. Do you think he's behind this, deliberately using Xiao Bao to deal with me?"

After all, Lu Yan's connections in the underworld were complex and intricate, so if he really had to fight, it wouldn't be impossible for him to find some mercenaries to trip him up. Gu Nan stared at Tong Ren, waiting for his judgment - he had to find out exactly how many forces were involved in this matter so that he could be prepared.