I'm afraid I'm not interested in love

Chapter 669 The King Meets the King Again
Chen Jinzhi turned the steering wheel with one hand, shaking off the last line of persistent paparazzi.

Even the media in the age of internet traffic can't keep up with her; the top spot on the trending search list has become—

#Chen Jinzhi's driving skills are amazing#
#Are you paparazzi even up to par?#
#Chen Jinzhi drives an AE86#
#I heard Iris used drainage ditches to navigate bends#
In fact, this was the first time she had driven on the road since getting her driver's license.

After all, as a celebrity, she usually has a team to pick her up and drop her off, and Lulu spends most of her time with her.

However, Chen Jinzhi still managed to find time amidst his busy schedule to complete his driving lessons.

It wasn't because she had some kind of obsessive-compulsive disorder about "getting all the certificates in the world," but because she always felt that the skill of driving was very necessary.

After all, in apocalyptic movies like those featuring zombie outbreaks, the main characters are usually a person, a dog, and a car.

And now.

Chen Jinzhi lowered the car window, and the strong wind generated by the car's speed rushed into the car, causing every strand of hair that the stylist had carefully designed to flutter in the wind.

She didn't have time to sigh or think; she just felt like the end of the world had really come.

The gloomy weather made it hard for her to breathe; only the bright red dashboard could calm her down and make her feel that she could outrun all the unsettling news.

……

Xiao Zheng picked up Chen Jinzhi in the underground parking garage.

The dents on the hood and the scratches on the body demonstrate how this big star made his way here amidst all the chaos.

But there was no time to consider the negative impact. Xiao Zheng felt that this was the first time in his career that he had encountered such an anxious and chaotic moment.

"The doctor said the head injury was quite serious, with multiple fractures and contusions all over his body, and his life was in danger."

Xiao Zheng grabbed his hair tightly, with such force that it seemed he wanted to pull himself bald.

"Young master, you were driving a bit fast, that's true, but the traffic police have determined that the other party was fully responsible for driving in the wrong direction. The vehicle that caused the accident was a van without license plates; I don't know where it came from, and the driver just drove off..."

Chen Jinzhi listened quietly as he finished explaining the situation, her eyes appearing cold in the fluorescent light of the operating room.

The ticking of the clock made her uneasy. After a long pause, she spoke:

"Is there surveillance?"

Xiao Zheng nodded hurriedly and replied:

"Yes, the area where the accident occurred is fully covered by surveillance cameras. I just checked with the traffic police."

He stopped abruptly at this point.

He was unsure whether he should let Chen Jinzhi see the surveillance footage at this time, given that the situation was extremely dangerous and shocking.

"Ah."

Chen Jinzhi did not give him a choice, but simply nodded slightly, the meaning of which was self-evident.

Xiao Zheng gritted his teeth, sighed, and handed her the surveillance video recorded on his phone.

Su Chengyi was driving his Ferrari straight and smoothly when a van that was illegally parked at the corner suddenly accelerated and sped out from the right front, colliding head-on with the Ferrari.

Ferrari reacted quickly by turning the steering wheel to the left, but still failed to avoid the impact. The huge impact caused the car to veer and crash heavily into the guardrail on the other side.

At this point, the van reversed and adjusted its angle, seemingly intending to make a second impact, but other passing vehicles had already stopped nearby, and the van then fled the scene.

"Breaking news: A heavily damaged van has been found an hour's drive from the scene of the accident. The driver abandoned the vehicle and fled."

The traffic police said this was clearly a deliberately staged accident, and asked us to think about any conflicts we might have with each other. If so, please provide any clues immediately, as they would be helpful in solving the case.

At this point, Xiao Zheng's temples throbbed, and he had to press them with his hand to ease the pain.

"Enemies? What enemies? I really have no clue. The surveillance footage only shows a man wearing a baseball cap and a mask. Damn, do you think the young master has run into some kind of vengeful spirit?"

"..."

Chen Jinzhi looked down at his phone screen, his gaze lowered, lost in thought.

"Miss!"

Just then, hurried footsteps came from the end of the corridor.

A young woman in a dress with long, flowing hair rushed over, followed closely by a tall man in a suit.

The scent of capital made Xiao Zheng instinctively stand up to greet it.

"Mr. Zheng! How is he?"

Before Chu Qingmian could even catch her breath, she hurriedly asked.

"The injury is quite serious; he has already been taken to the operating room."

The young lady's beautiful, glass-like eyes were filled with worry. Although Xiao Zheng felt bad, he still answered truthfully.

"Where exactly were the injuries most severe? Why would he drive to that kind of place by himself? Has the driver who caused the accident been found?"

Chu Qingmian turned her worries and panic into a series of question marks and threw them all out at once.

Xiao Zheng coughed softly and tactically stepped back to the left, making room for him.

Chen Jinzhi, who was sitting in the armchair, raised his head and looked at Chu Qingmian.

"..."

This is an epic scene of kings meeting kings.

Xiao Zheng tactfully stepped back, and then pulled the icy-faced man in the suit away as well, giving the two of them enough space to talk.

It's unknown whether the unconscious young master Su on the operating table can sense what's happening outside.

Hopefully not, otherwise my blood pressure could spike and my heart could stop beating.

……

The air remained quiet for a long while.

Chu Qingmian went straight to the hospital as soon as she got off the plane, and hadn't had time to see the sensational media reports, so she didn't know that Chen Jinzhi had also arrived at the hospital.

Seeing her in a long red dress, which stood out even more against the pale, cold background, Chu Qingmian stood there stunned, unsure of what to say.

Should I greet him politely? It's been a long time since I've seen Chen Jinzhi.

This is too deliberate. The last time we met, it was such a dramatic and awkward scene.

Or should we wisely make a graceful exit as soon as possible?
If I had known she was coming, I wouldn't have come.

……

Until Chen Jinzhi patted the metal chair next to him.

Would you like to sit here?

She spoke in a gentle tone, as if coaxing a child.

Before Chu Qingmian's brain could even react, her bottom had already hit the cold seat.

Chen Jinzhi seems to be like that. She doesn't need to do anything extra. Just a glance from her is enough to make you do whatever she asks.

If that's the case, then Su Chengyi might be understandable...

Thinking of this, Chu Qingmian couldn't help but secretly pinch herself.

What are you thinking about at a time like this? Wake up!
According to Xiao Zheng, he was in a bad mood that day, so he borrowed a new car to go for a drive to clear his head. The doctor said that the head injury was quite serious and required immediate emergency treatment. Other details are still unclear. This is the surveillance footage from the scene. The driver who caused the accident has abandoned the vehicle and fled. The police have not yet apprehended him.

Chen Jinzhi showed her the video on his phone while answering the few questions she had just hurriedly asked.

Chu Qingmian frowned and zoomed in on the driver's face in the surveillance footage. She couldn't make out any features at all; the person had clearly disguised himself.

Calling Uncle Gao to take a look might yield some unexpected discoveries, but right now, Su Chengyi's safety is the most important thing.

As for the driver who caused the accident, there's no need to rush. Even if he runs to the ends of the earth, he will definitely pay the price.

"It looks like it was a deliberate collision."

Chu Qingmian's fingertips, gripping the phone, turned slightly white.

"Yes."

Chen Jinzhi spoke in a calm tone, her gaze revealing nothing of her thoughts.

……

Are the injured person's family members here?

"exist!"

"Here I am."

Chu Qingmian and Chen Jinzhi stood up at the same time.

The operating room door finally opened, but the doctor brought news that was not reassuring.

"What is your relationship with the injured person?"

The question startled both girls slightly. After exchanging a glance, they answered in unison:

"are friends."

"The injured person's condition is not optimistic. We need someone to sign a critical condition notice before we can proceed with the next step of the rescue."

The doctor's tone was serious; the situation was clearly urgent.

The operating room instruments ticked away. Thinking of Su Chengyi, covered in blood, lying on the hospital bed, Chu Qingmian's face grew even paler, and her knees trembled in waves.

"Ok."

At this moment, Chen Jinzhi was much calmer. She took the critical condition notice from the doctor and carefully read the risk disclosure details.

Then, she handed the pen in her hand to Chu Qingmian.

Chu Qingmian had no idea what Chen Jinzhi was trying to do, and hurriedly looked up at her.

"It's fine."

Chen Jinzhi simply returned her a reassuring look.

Chu Qingmian suddenly recalled the day she was kidnapped. Rough hemp ropes tightly bound her hands, and the biting mountain wind filled her with despair. Only Chen Jinzhi's eyes were so gentle, making her feel that they were the key to ending the nightmare.

As if she had regained her courage, Chu Qingmian gripped the pen in her hand, took a deep breath, and signed her name at the end.

It wasn't the flamboyant handwriting he used when signing contracts; it was more like the careful, deliberate handwriting on a college entrance exam answer sheet.

"Please rest assured, we will do our best to save him."

With the family's support, the operating room door closed again, and the fluorescent light turned red, indicating "operation in progress."

"Thank you, Chen Jinzhi."

Chu Qingmian pursed her lips, looked into her eyes, and said earnestly.

This seemed to be the first time I had looked at Chen Jinzhi's eyes so intently—a pair of the most perfect and beautiful peach blossom eyes, hiding an endless pool of peach blossoms.

"Ok?"

Chen Jinzhi paused slightly in his speech.

"It sounds strange, but I still want to say that I'm glad you're here with me during times like this."

Chu Qingmian lowered her eyes and slowly said:
"Everyone says there's no such thing as true empathy, but I feel that we two are feeling the same way right now. If I were alone, I would definitely be devastated, panicked, and at a loss. I can't feel the same way as Chen Jinzhi."

"Chen Jinzhi is not as amazing as you think."

Chen Jinzhi suddenly smiled and then gently grasped Chu Qingmian's wrist.

Her fingertips were icy cold, but her palms were warm, pulling Chu Qingmian out of her chaotic thoughts.

“You’re right, we feel the same way. So, I’m very grateful that you’re here for me during this time.”

(End of this chapter)