Canary Is Actually The Future World-Destroying Boss Chapter 9

Chapter 9

Its snowing. In a few days, once the snow piles up, we can go out and build a snowman. But you still have injuries, what a pity. By the way, do you like snow? Shang sat on the window frame, watching the falling snow as he spoke to Ji Gui.

Outside the window, the first snow had just begun to fall. Specks of white dotted the trees and the ground. Amidst the desolation, pure white flowers descended quietly, and before long, they covered the world.

Shang reached out his hand, and the snowflakes drifted leisurely through his palm.

Ji Gui wanted to walk to the window, but looking down at himself, he had to give up. He turned his head and saw the figure with the blurred face sitting by the bed in the hazy light, surrounded by a thick mist.

I dont like it, Ji Gui replied.

Why? Is it not beautiful? Its so white, it feels like looking at pure, translucent ice, Shang said. Though, it actually isnt as clean as it looks.

Shang had been talking much more lately compared to before. Ji Gui thought perhaps it was because they had become familiar with each other. He added: It is beautiful, but every winter, our house loses access to water, and it gets very, very cold. When the snow is too thick, we cant even leave the house, and then we cant earn any money.

To Ji Gui, snow was really nothing good. It represented cold and hunger.

Suddenly, a gust of cold wind blew in, fluttering the curtains. Ji Gui sneezed and wrapped himself tighter in the quilt, saying to Shang: Can you close the window?

Shang had opened this window, even though he clearly couldnt touch physical objects a long time ago.

Ji Gui knew Shang wouldnt explain why, so he didnt bother asking.

Oh, right. But was your body always this weak? Shang jumped down from the windowsill and closed the window.

Soon, the heating in the room dispelled the chill.

Ji Gui tilted his head and did not answer.

On the other side.

You mean he’s talking in his room again? Jiang Nailings expression was serious, her brows furrowed.

The nurse nodded, absolutely certain: Yes, its been like this for the past few days. It sounds like someone is chatting with him.

Jiang Nailing sighed and said, I understand. Dont mention this to anyone else.

The nurse nodded and turned to leave. In matters like this, it was best not to ask questions that shouldnt be asked.

After sitting down, Jiang Nailing let out another heavy sigh. What should she do? What could she even do?

A few days later, Jiang Nailing privately gave Ji Gui several bottles of medicine and instructed him to take them after dinner. Ji Gui did not doubt her and took them on time every day.

After all, no matter what, he could find no reason to suspect a doctor.

Shang picked up the bottle and looked at it for a moment. Ji Gui looked at him curiously and asked, Whats wrong?

Its fine. A hint of a smile seemed to touch the corners of Shangs mouth. He gently set the bottle down and floated to the window, appearing to look at the scenery.

Ji Gui propped up his chin and stared at Shangs back. Suddenly feeling a bit drowsy, he let out a yawn and fell into a deep sleep.

Another day passed, and the snow stopped for a moment. The world was draped in silver and carved in jade, a vision of pure white falling into the eyes.

Lately, Shang liked sitting by the window to watch the scenery. This reminded Ji Gui of when he was about four years old; he also liked to wipe the fog off the glass to look at the pure white world through the grimy pane.

After a knock at the door, Jiang Nailing pushed it open and entered.

With winter having arrived, she was wearing a thick sweater. She walked over and sat beside Ji Gui, asking softly, Are you feeling better lately?

Shang remained by the window, not turning his head.

Ji Gui withdrew his gaze and said with unusual obedience, Yes, the wound doesnt hurt anymore.

Anything else? Do you need any help? Jiang Nailing gave a gentle smile, her gaze soft.

Ji Gui still shook his head and said, No, thank you, Sister.

I see… then remember to take the medicine I gave you on time. Having spent a lot of time with her own child, Jiang Nailing subconsciously reached out to pat Ji Guis head.

Unexpectedly, Ji Gui recoiled rapidly, tilting his head to the side as his growing hair obscured his expression. His entire posture was defensive.

Jiang Nailings hand froze in mid-air, her eyes filled with pity. She withdrew her hand and said, Im sorry, Im sorry. I have a child at home about your age, and I’m just used to patting that childs head.

Hearing this, Ji Gui slowly turned his head to reveal a pair of silent eyes, and then he immediately forced a smile: Im sorry, it was my fault. Sister, is the child in your family the same age as me?

Seeing Ji Guis expression change so quickly, as if flipping a page without any effort, Jiang Nailings voice became even gentler: Yes, but I’m busy with work and don’t have much time to spend with him. I only get to say a few words to him when I go back at night.

This sparked an unprecedented sense of curiosity in Ji Gui, as if he had returned to being four years old, chasing his parents to ask about everything. For example: Why is snow white? Why dont clouds fall down? What is that tall, shiny house in the distance, and can we go there?

The emotions buried there erupted at this moment; the dead seeds broke through the soil once more.

He asked, Then isnt he lonely being home by himself?

Jiang Nailing didnt seem sensitive to this question. She answered, He goes to school. He doesnt come back until the afternoon every day.

Ji Guis smile remained: What do you do at school?

How could one describe an unfamiliar term? It was like sunlight that never reached a remote corner.

…Its for things like learning to read and looking at books. There are also many children of the same age to play with. Although she already knew Ji Gui was ignorant of certain common knowledge, her heart still ached. She felt it was necessary to explain it to him in detail. A person must study. It is like… giving you a key, a key that can open many doors.

Ji Gui listened to her quietly.

Even Shang turned around to look at Jiang Nailing, though his face remained blurred, his entire being hidden in the mist.

Recognizing characters and reading books is the first step. Once you learn to read, you can understand road signs and know where you are; you can read instructions and know how to take medicine; you can read… well, as long as there is a label on a bottle, you will know what is inside.

I see, so that’s how it is. Ji Gui continued to smile. He thought of Gui again—Gui had also hoped he would be literate.

If only I could read books too. Ji Gui knew Jiang Nailing pitied him, so he deliberately let out a lonely sigh to hide his expression.

Sure enough, Jiang Nailing immediately said, Then I will bring you a book tomorrow. Ill come and teach you when I have time, alright?

Yes, okay! Thank you, Sister! Ji Guis eyes sparkled like stars, his gratitude evident.

Jiang Nailings heart softened, thinking that at least she could do this much.

In the blink of an eye, half a month passed. Under Jiang Nailings tutelage, Ji Gui learned many words and gained various kinds of knowledge.

Even Shang, seeing him like this, would come over to teach him how to read.

Shangs explanations were much more detailed than Jiang Nailings, and because he was by Ji Guis side at all times, Ji Gui made rapid progress.

As time flowed, Ji Guis wounds healed completely. With the help of special medicine, no scars were left behind. According to Jiang Nailing, this was a substance from an outer planet with excellent scar-removal effects.

In the office, Jiang Nailing was busy writing medical records when her phone suddenly rang. Without thinking much, she picked it up and saw the caller ID: Yuan Family Butler.

She answered the phone with a composed expression: Hello?

The voice of the butler, Rick, came from the other end: Doctor Jiang, hello. Sorry to disturb you. I am Mr. Yuans butler. I am calling to inquire about how Master Ji Guis recovery is progressing. Mr. Yuans meaning is that if the recovery is almost complete, he will arrange to pick him up today.

Jiang Nailings expression faltered, but her tone remained natural as she replied: Ah, Mr. Rick. Hello, hello. Master Ji Guis wound healing is going well, and the external stitches have already been removed.

Then she immediately changed the subject: However, there are a few points I must explain to you as his primary physician. This is also for Master Ji Guis sake.

She spoke in a serious tone: First of all, although this trauma did not damage any vital organs, the blood loss was significant. Coupled with his naturally weak constitution, several indicators in his blood count have not yet fully returned to normal levels. He still shows signs of mild anemia and weakness. If he is discharged prematurely and happens to faint or develop an infection, it will be even more troublesome.

Without waiting for a response, she threw out an even more professional reason: Secondly, and more importantly, our psychological assessment team has had several conversations with him recently. We found that this incident caused him significant psychological trauma, resulting in sleep disorders and anxiety. If the stress response in this situation is not addressed in a timely manner, it could lead to some uncontrollable negative impacts on his future… well, especially regarding his interactions with Mr. Yuan. We suggest observing and intervening for a while longer.

So, from a medical perspective, Jiang Nailing concluded, I suggest keeping him under observation for at least a while longer. He should be discharged only after the psychological assessment shows a stable state. This would be the safest choice for Mr. Yuan. What do you think?

May I ask how long a while specifically is? Rick smiled and continued to ask.

We aren’t certain. It depends on Master Ji Guis state, Jiang Nailing said vaguely.

Very well. Please proceed with the treatment. I believe the Master also wishes for Master Ji Gui to be healthier. With that, the other side hung up the phone.

Jiang Nailing put down the phone and stretched, thinking that this would buy Ji Gui some more time.

Shall we go outside to build a snowman? Seeing that Ji Gui was healed, Shang immediately asked.

Moreover, the weather was good today, with faint sunlight in the sky—a warm, gentle sun for winter.

Ji Gui got out of bed and looked out the window, somewhat puzzled: My injuries are healed, but the Master hasnt sent anyone to pick me up yet…

Shang floated to his side, his tone eerie: I say, are you in such a hurry?

Am I? I just feel that since I have to go back anyway, it’s better to go back sooner.

Whatever. Are you going to play in the snow or not?

At this, Ji Gui finally gave a heavy nod. He put on the sweater and coat Jiang Nailing had given him, donned a hat, and walked downstairs.

Downstairs, the ground was covered in white snow. Perhaps due to the cold, there were few people around. Ji Gui walked alone in the hospital garden, his hand brushing over the white snow on the bushes.

After reaching a deserted and wide area, he crouched down and stared at the snow on the ground with a serious expression. Shang stood aside, watching him.

After a long while, Ji Gui finally asked, How do I do it?

Shang floated in mid-air, looking at Ji Guis expression as if he were facing a great enemy. A flash of exasperation seemed to cross his blurred face.

Shangs voice carried its usual ghostly coldness, but if one listened closely, a hint of helplessness could be detected. First, dont just look at it. Use your hands—it’s fine to wear gloves—gather a pile of snow, and squeeze them tight. Squeeze them into a solid snowball.

Ji Gui did as instructed, carefully scooping up a handful of snow with his gloved hands and gently closing them. Suddenly, his vision went black and he felt a wave of dizziness. The snow fell to the ground.

Whats wrong? Shang asked urgently.

Its… its nothing. Ji Guis breath hitched, and he shook his head. I just felt a bit dizzy. It should be fine.

Is that so? Shang nodded thoughtfully.

Then Ji Gui crouched down and squeezed the snow into a ball, treating it like a fragile object as he gently pushed the unformed little snowball.

The snowball rolled in a crooked path, and the snow it picked up was uneven, thick on one side and thin on the other.

Eventually, with Shangs company, he built a crude, lopsided snowman with facial features that were all over the place.

Looking at this snowman, Ji Gui let out a pfft and then clutched his stomach, laughing out loud.

His cheeks had turned a rosy red from the cold and activity. He exhaled warm air and pointed at the snowman he had built, saying, This is so funny.

Shang rubbed his chin and finally spread his hands: As long as youre happy.

Ji Guis mood was more cheerful than it had ever been. He straightened his clothes, a lingering smile on his lips, and walked toward the inpatient building.

Just as he entered the lobby, Ji Gui saw Jiang Nailings back. Jiang Nailing was holding a child, and an Omega was standing quietly beside her.

The Omega stroked a protruding belly, her gentle gaze filled with happiness.

The child looked up with bright eyes and shouted loudly, Papa!

He was calling Jiang Nailing. Since Jiang Nailing was an Alpha, it was natural for the child to call her that.

Ji Guis footsteps faltered when he saw that scene, and for some reason, he did not look away.

The Omega smiled and said, This child insisted on coming to see you, so I had no choice but to bring him.

Jiang Nailing looked down and patted the childs head, her gaze affectionate: My little darling missed me too?

Hmph, I clearly miss you every day! You come home so late every day, so I had to come find you. The child puffed out his cheeks like a squirrel.

Alright, alright, I know. I’ll definitely come back early to be with you next time, okay?

After standing still for a moment, Ji Gui quietly left.

Back in the ward, Ji Gui took off his coat and lay on the bed. He recalled the Omegas protruding belly, rolled over, and looked at Shang.

Shang wasnt sitting by the window this time; instead, he was floating in the room, yawning sleepily.

Ji Gui remained silent for a long while before suddenly asking, Shang…

What is it? Shang floated to his side and asked.

Is that person with the big belly about to have a baby? In Ji Guis memory, there were a few fleeting images of figures with high, protruding bellies.

He had asked his parents, and they said that was what it looked like when someone was about to have a baby.

Yes, pregnant. After ten months, the baby will come out, Shang answered truthfully.

Ji Gui rolled over again and asked, What is the use of having a baby?

Instinct, I suppose. Isnt reproduction a biological instinct?

I dont understand. Ji Gui stared at Shang expressionlessly to show his dissatisfaction. He was much more casual when speaking to Shang now.

Shang shrugged and said, Then consider it because kids are cute and nice to look at.

What kind of reason is that… Ji Gui was speechless. He subconsciously touched his own stomach, but then he realized a problem. Wont the stomach burst when it comes out?

Hearing this question, Shang let out a short, somewhat sinister chuckle.

From below, you should know, right? Wherever Yuan Hui went in, the baby will come out from there. Shang spoke directly and crudely, without any hesitation.

He gestured with his pale fingers: The passage will be stretched to the limit. The skin and muscles will tear, and there will be a lot of blood.

In short, he used the most common language to make Ji Gui understand how a baby was born. Hearing this, Ji Guis face turned slightly pale, and he gestured with his hands: A baby is this big?

In your dreams. Shang gave a wicked grin, then roughly gestured the size of a newborn. Perhaps feeling that wasnt enough, he went to the window and drew a rough outline in the mist on the glass.

Ji Guis face turned visibly ugly. Yuan Hui was already very difficult for him to handle; every time he was in so much pain he felt like he was dying, and the next day his whole body would be sore. It felt like he had taken a trip through hell.

I cant imagine it. Dont you think thats ridiculous? Ji Gui murmured, imagining the scene of a baby emerging from below, tearing out flesh and blood along with it.

It hurts a lot, but you wont die, and there are anesthetics. Youll be fine after a few days of recovery. Dont make that face; it’s not like Yuan Hui would let you have his child. He will definitely get married in the future and let his wife have his children. Shang heartlessly pointed out—you dont even have the qualification to bear Yuan Huis children.

Hearing this, Ji Gui was truly stunned. When he was very young, his mother told him that Omegas would all have children when they grew up. He had originally thought he would have to have them too.

But then he felt relieved. After all, hearing Shangs description, having a baby seemed extremely painful. Why would he want to suffer such a thing voluntarily? There was no benefit to him.

In the midst of peace, time trickled away. Ji Gui went out for a stroll every day. When he encountered other adults in the hospital, they would strike up conversations with him and ask who his parents were.

Ji Gui couldnt answer and could only vaguely say his parents were busy.

Once, Ji Gui went directly to the main entrance of the hospital. He stood there watching the pedestrians coming and going on the street. He could leave with just one step.

But the hunger and cold of his childhood constantly reminded him of what kind of life he had originally lived.

No one was watching him, and Yuan Hui wouldnt arrange for anyone to watch him either. The doctors and nurses at the hospital were enough. If Ji Gui really wanted to run away, so what?

A minor child with no common knowledge and survival skills nearly equal to zero—running away would just be waiting for death.

Half a year ago, when Ji Gui was still in training, a companion thought about escaping. He climbed out of a window in the middle of the night, only to be caught within three minutes. His legs were broken in front of everyone.

Ji Gui, who was forced to watch, had nightmares for a month.

So he merely stood at the entrance, letting the pedestrians pass by.

Jiang Nailing had just finished her rounds and was about to return to her office when she received another call from Rick.

Doctor Jiang, how is Master Ji Guis recovery? Rick got straight to the point.

Jiang Nailings heart tightened, and she said, Mr. Rick, please rest assured. Master Ji Guis external wounds have healed very well, and the scars have basically faded, as you have seen. Currently, we mainly need to observe the stability of his subsequent physiological indicators, and…

She tried to bring up the reasons of psychological assessment and physical weakness again, but before she could finish, she was interrupted by Rick.

Doctor Jiang, you are a very professional and responsible doctor. Both the Master and I greatly appreciate this. Because of that, we trust you to make the most efficient judgment.

He changed the subject, his tone still polite but carrying a hint of coldness: We all know Master Ji Guis physical data. As for the psychological assessment… the Master believes that a familiar environment might be more conducive to emotional stability than a hospital. Staying here might instead constantly remind him of those unpleasant experiences, dont you think?

He paused and continued: The Master cares very much about Master Ji Gui and hopes he can return to a familiar environment as soon as possible. A hospital is professional, but it is not a long-term solution. Besides, the Master has a strong sense of time; he does not like plans to be disrupted by unnecessary caution. Do you understand what I mean?

After a moment of silence, Jiang Nailing said, I understand…

We will come to pick him up tomorrow morning. Sorry for the trouble.

I have done my best.

She thought so, then stood up and walked toward Ji Guis ward.

She had her own family and could not afford to offend the Yuan family.

So…

So, she pushed open the ward door, prepared to tell Ji Gui about this.

The room was empty. The window was open, and the curtains were fluttering in the wind. She went forward and touched the bed—it was ice cold. It looked like Ji Gui had been gone for a long time.

She wasnt panicked. Ji Gui had been going out to play these past few days. She figured he might be in the hospital garden.

But she searched the entire garden and could not find Ji Guis figure.

Jiang Nailing frowned and glanced at the watch on her wrist. It was already six oclock in the evening. Where could he have gone?

Thinking this, a bad premonition welled up in her heart. She ran to the entrance. The guard was sitting on a lounge chair, yawning leisurely.

Sir, did you see a child? About this high. She gestured Ji Guis height and described his clothing.

Oh! I saw him. There was such a kid. He stood at the entrance for a long time; I have a very deep impression of him. He didnt look old, but he had a serious face, looking like a little adult. The guard said, I even asked him why he was standing there…

The guards words were endless and rambling. Jiang Nailing immediately interrupted: Excuse me, did you see where he went?

He ran out of the hospital. The guard pointed in a direction.

The heart that had been hanging in Jiang Nailings chest sank completely. She had indeed instructed Ji Gui not to leave the hospital at will, and Ji Gui had promised her faithfully.

She didnt expect Ji Gui to go missing at such a critical moment.

She felt a daze, as if the sky were falling.

If the Yuan family found out, could she even keep her job?

A short while ago.

Ji Gui stood at the main entrance, looking into the distance.

Among the coming and going crowds, a figure flashed by. It looked exactly like Gui. Just a blurred silhouette caused Ji Guis pupils to contract, and in an instant, he dashed out of the hospital.

There was no reason, only the instinct to follow that persons figure. His body reacted faster than his brain.

But when he stepped into the vast crowd and looked around, he realized he had already lost his way, and Gui was nowhere to be seen.

At this time, Shang slowly floated over from behind, letting out a sigh by his side, his tone depressed: Its over. Why did you rush out in the heat of the moment? Now look, we cant go back.

After saying that, he spread his hands to express deep sympathy.

Unwilling to give up, Ji Gui walked forward, carefully observing every pedestrian passing by, but he never saw Guis figure.

Strange…

Impossible. He had rushed out immediately, and the street wasnt exactly bustling. How could the person disappear as soon as he came out?

Besides, he hadnt run many steps. How could the hospital disappear as soon as he turned around?

This wasnt right!