RT Chapter 143

Chapter 143: Hearts United

Chapter 143: Hearts United

The command vehicle’s door slammed shut, and Shu Lingxiao, who had been waiting inside, leaned forward anxiously, “Xiao Lin, what’s wrong?”

Before she could finish speaking, Shu Lin suddenly opened his eyes, playfully winking at her and a sly smile playing on his lips, “Sis, I’m fine.”

Shu Lingxiao paused, then narrowed her eyes, her gaze sweeping back and forth between her younger brother and Shao Chengxi.

Shao Chengxi’s stern expression finally relaxed. He reached out and gently stroked Shu Lin’s nose, chuckling softly, “Well acted.”

Shu Lin sat up straight from Shao Chengxi’s embrace with a grin, smoothing out his rumpled suit as he did so:

“If I didn’t act a little more convincingly, how would the entire nation clearly see the President and the Military Police’s true colors?”

Shao Chengxi reached out to brush away the bloodstains on Shu Lin’s sleeve, explaining to Shu Lingxiao:

“This was a strategy Shu Lin and I discussed on the way here, which is why we put on that performance.”

Shu Lingxiao had a sudden realization:

“That’s right, Hong Zhenyue is capable of using such despicable methods; there’s no need to show any more consideration.”

“Now that the pretense has been dropped, we should press forward relentlessly from now on.”

Relying on the President’s backing, the Military Police had engaged in many shady dealings over the years.

This was the perfect opportunity to let the entire nation see how they treated an unarmed Omega.

The attack on Shu Lin couldn’t be dismissed so easily, nor could they be allowed to continue to get away with their actions; they had to pay the price.

Of course, exposing the Military Police’s dirty laundry could be used to contrast with the National Defense Department’s strict discipline.

The eyes of the public were discerning; they would naturally recognize who truly safeguarded the empire.

The public hated privilege and oppression the most. Hong Zhenyue was hoist by his own petard this time.

Shu Lin basked in the afterglow of his acting performance for a moment, then made a move to get out of Shao Chengxi’s embrace, only to be held back by him. “Don’t move, lie still.”

“My sister’s watching, aren’t you ashamed? Let me down.” Shu Lin squirmed uncomfortably in his arms.

Shao Chengxi’s hand remained firmly on his waist, his expression unchanged:

“She’s not an outsider. It’s not like she doesn’t know what kind of person I am. What’s there to be ashamed of?”

“You…” Shu Lin was momentarily speechless.

“Alright, alright,” Shu Lingxiao raised her hands in a gesture of surrender, “I choose to be selectively blind, okay? I refuse your nauseatingly sweet PDA.”

Shu Lin felt a wave of embarrassment wash over him. He playfully punched Shao Chengxi’s chest, “It’s all your fault, making my sister laugh at me.”

Shao Chengxi seized his hand in response, shamelessly smiling:

“My fault, my fault, it’s indeed my fault.”

“You must be exhausted. Lie in my arms and get some sleep, be good, listen to me.”

As soon as he said that, Shu Lin actually yawned.

Too embarrassed to look at his sister, he simply acted like an ostrich, burying his head in Shao Chengxi’s warm embrace and closing his eyes.

He really was tired, very tired.

Resisting so many Alphas would inevitably lead to physical exhaustion.

He would experience this every time, and he really needed rest and sleep.

Sure enough, Shu Lin fell asleep in Shao Chengxi’s arms before long.

After carefully feeling his forehead and neck and finding no signs of fever, the two finally breathed a sigh of relief.

The command vehicle smoothly drove into Shao Residence.

Shao Chengxi lowered his head, gazing at the Omega sleeping soundly in his arms, his mind already made up.

This was just the beginning.

The debt for the sonic pheromones, the debt of the Military Police, and the debt of Hong Zhenyue daring to touch the Shao family, he would collect them one by one.

Shao Chengxi leaned down to kiss Shu Lin’s forehead, his eyes filled with infinite tenderness and love.

No one should disturb his baby; he needed to get a good night’s sleep first.

There was no rush; there was plenty of time.

Shu Lingxiao watched the two of them, a smile playing on her lips.

Shu Lin woke up again, his vision filled with the familiar beige ceiling and light blue curtains.

This was Shao’s Hospital’s VIP ward, one he had stayed in many times before.

Outside the window, the night was deep, and the small bedside lamp cast a soft glow.

He tried to move his fingers, and found his hand being gently held.

“Baby, you’re finally awake!” It was Gu Xiao’s excited voice. “How are you feeling now?”

Movement also came from the sofa on the left side. Shu Jingcheng quickly walked to the bedside, leaning down and saying:

“Xiao Lin, are you feeling uncomfortable anywhere?”

Shu Lin opened his mouth, but his throat was so dry that he couldn’t make a sound.

Gu Xiao immediately understood, helping him sit up and handing him warm water.

“I’m so hungry…” After moistening his throat, Shu Lin said weakly.

Shu Jingcheng immediately pressed the call bell.

In less than five minutes, Chen, the butler, pushed in a food cart filled with Shu Lin’s favorite dishes.

Shrimp wonton noodles, steamed bass, lily stir-fried seasonal vegetables, and a small bowl of richly flavored chicken soup.

Shu Jingcheng notified the family that Shu Lin had woken up.

Gu Xiao stayed to keep Shu Lin company.

Shu Lin held the soup bowl and sipped it in small mouthfuls, the warm, savory broth making him squint his eyes in comfort.

Gu Xiao saw that his spirits were improving, so he spoke:

“Baby, do you know how long you’ve been asleep? A full twenty-four hours, a whole twenty-four hours.”

Shu Lin didn’t think much of it. “That’s not even long. Compared to how long I’ve slept before, this is short.”

Gu Xiao took the empty bowl from his hand, refilled it with half a bowl of wonton noodles, and handed it back, saying:

“That’s true. Every time your pheromones are over-expended, you sleep for a long time.”

“If Director Chen hadn’t said you were just exhausted, I would have really been worried about you.”

Shu Lin grinned at him. “Don’t worry, I’m really fine.”

Gu Xiao continued to talk to him:

“Baby, it’s been lively while you were asleep.”

“Your Shao Minister was really decisive after being rescued.”

“Thanks to his efforts, Shao Grandfather and Shao Uncle were released this afternoon.”

“They’re both recuperating at Shao’s Hospital right now.”

“Really?!” Shu Lin immediately put down his bowl upon hearing this, and made to get out of bed. “I’m going to go see Grandpa and Father.”

Gu Xiao quickly held him down:

“No, no, no, you should eat properly first. It’s not too late to go over there after you’ve eaten your fill and have the strength.”

“Don’t fall down after taking a few steps and make them even more worried.”

Shu Lin thought what he said made sense, so he didn’t move rashly and seized the time to eat.

Gu Xiao also told him that this morning, while he was lying in bed asleep, Lin Yi, the gold-medal reporter from Fu Zhong Media, had come to the hospital with a camera crew.

He conducted another live broadcast.

Shu Lin’s chopsticks paused: “Another live broadcast?”

Gu Xiao gestured:

“Yes, the camera was pointed at the glass on the door to the ward, directly at you on the bed.”

“Director Chen even accepted his interview.”

“Saying you were attacked by the collective pheromones of Alphas and are now in a coma, and the situation is unpredictable.”

Shu Lin immediately understood the key point.

This was using public opinion to continue to build momentum, further pressuring the President’s Office.

“The internet is exploding right now.” Gu Xiao took out his phone to show him the trending topics.

The topic #ProtectShuLin# had over a billion views.

Celebrities from all walks of life had issued statements condemning the President’s Office for abusing its power.

Just as he was speaking, the ward door was pushed open.

Shu Lin looked up and saw Shao Chengxi standing at the door, wearing a smart military uniform.

He noticed the faint dark circles under his Alpha’s eyes.

Clearly, Shao Chengxi hadn’t rested well in these twenty-four hours.

At the moment their eyes met, Shu Lin felt an ache for his Alpha.