pjbooks Chapter 137 Aftermath
Chapter 137 Aftermath
Chapter 138 Aftermath
At this moment, the ground was littered with corpses. Some people who had been hiding in the corners and trembling slowly came out. When it was finally confirmed that all the robbers were dead, they cheered and some were even moved to tears.
Some people, fearing that the robbers might have accomplices, ran frantically towards the exit, while others headed towards Zhou Xin.
"The robbers were all killed, we survived!"
"I can't believe it, so many robbers were just killed like that!"
"You saved us, you are our hero!"
"You're injured! I'm a doctor, please allow me to provide you with basic first aid!"
Zhou Xin was actually seriously injured. The shot shattered his ribs and hit his internal organs, but fortunately it didn't hit his heart, otherwise he would have died by now.
After managing to handle the aftermath with great effort, he finally collapsed, his face pale and weak, breathing heavily with his eyes closed.
Zhang Jianing's eyes were filled with tears, and her face was full of worry.
"Will he be alright?"
The person who had just finished giving Zhou Xin emergency treatment stood up, frowned, and said, "He's not in immediate danger, but he needs to receive treatment as soon as possible, otherwise his life will be in danger."
"Dad, please think of something! Ah Xin can't die!" Zhang Jianing cried out in despair.
Zhang Qixian said with a serious expression, "Don't worry! I will have someone find the best doctors in Los Angeles to treat him. Even if it costs a lot of money, I will definitely cure him!"
After saying that, he patted his daughter on the back and said apologetically, "He was implicated because of me. I admit that I made an extremely stupid decision this time. Fortunately, there is still room for redemption. I will no longer stop you from dating."
After this incident, he had completely accepted Zhou Xin in his heart.
The young man's courage, composure, intelligence, and decisiveness in the face of danger, even dire circumstances, deeply impressed him.
If such a person is not worthy to be his son-in-law, then who is?
Zhang Jianing was not happy about her father's change; she was only worried about Zhou Xin's safety.
In the distance, Jia Liang looked this way, but he didn't have the courage to come over.
If it weren't for Zhang Qixian's protection, he might have been beaten to death by the robbers for running around.
After witnessing Zhou Xin's appearance as if he were a god of death descending upon the world, he couldn't help but feel a lingering fear.
Killing him would be easier than crushing an ant for this man; he had just been provoking him repeatedly at the dinner table.
Fortunately, I didn't poach Zhang Jianing, so he probably doesn't hold too much grudge against me.
Thinking of this, he breathed a long sigh of relief.
Another ten minutes or so passed, and with the sound of sirens blaring, the police and ambulance finally arrived.
Zhou Xin had already fainted due to the intense pain from his wound.
After an unknown amount of time, Zhou Xin slowly woke up.
What comes into view is a snow-white ceiling and a delicate face full of joy.
"Thank God, you're finally awake!"
Zhang Jianing could no longer hold back, she hugged Zhou Xin's head to her chest, and cried tears of joy.
Zhou Xin felt a warm, soft sensation on his face, and his heart fluttered. He laughed and said, "Don't suffocate me."
Zhang Jianing quickly let go, her pretty face slightly flushed.
Her eyes were bloodshot and she looked exhausted; it was clear that she had stayed by her bedside while she was unconscious.
According to Zhang Jianing's account, he realized that he had been unconscious for two days.
The bullet pierced his lung, but after treatment, he is now out of danger, though he will need to stay in the hospital for some time.
"I've been terrified these past two days, afraid you won't wake up. What will I do if you don't wake up!"
Zhou Xin could imagine how anxious and tormented she had been these past two days, and felt a little touched. He smiled and said, "Don't worry, I can't bear to see you become a widow."
Zhang Jianing looked at the man in front of her with tender affection, her eyes dreamy. Suddenly, she wrapped her arms around his neck and expressed her love with a passionate kiss.
After a long while, their lips finally parted reluctantly.
"Cough cough, he's been sleeping for so long, why didn't you get him a glass of water?"
Zhang Qixian entered the ward and placed some fruit and milk on the table.
Clearly, he had been standing at the door for a long time.
Zhang Jianing blushed and quickly went to pour water for Zhou Xin.
"Ah Xin, can I call you Ah Xin?"
Zhou Xin nodded: "Of course, Uncle Zhang."
"I dragged you into this mess, but you ended up saving me instead, for which I am deeply grateful."
Zhang Qixian's expression softened, no longer showing the coldness he had towards Zhou Xin before.
"Please don't be so polite. You are Ningning's father. This is just what I should do."
I apologize for my previous poor attitude towards you.
"Please don't say that. I know you don't want Ningning to suffer any losses either," Zhou Xin interrupted him.
"You are indeed an outstanding young man. I am very relieved to entrust Ningning to you. I hope you will treat her well." Zhang Qixian showed an unusual tenderness on his face.
"Don't worry, Uncle Zhang, I won't let her suffer any injustice."
Zhang Qixian nodded: "I'm going back to China this afternoon. I should have stayed here to take care of you for a while longer, but I have too many things to deal with."
"It's okay, I'm fine now, and I should be able to get out of bed and walk around soon."
By the way, have you found the person who leaked your company's secrets to the Bloodthirst Gang?
Zhang Qixian nodded: "Don't worry about that, I'll take care of it."
After saying that, he turned to his daughter and said, "Take good care of Ah Xin. When you have time, take him back to China to meet your mother."
Zhang Jianing nodded and smiled happily.
Since her father had agreed to let her bring Zhou Xin to meet her mother, it meant he had completely accepted him as a son-in-law.
The next day, Zhou Xin was trying to walk around the ward with Zhang Jianing's help when two detectives knocked on the door and entered.
The lead agent was named Jackson, in his forties, with a gentle appearance.
He pulled out his identification and showed it to Zhou Xin, who was immediately stunned. This guy was actually a CIA agent.
of!
It seems the trouble I've gotten myself into is bigger than I imagined!
"Please rest assured that we have reviewed the restaurant's surveillance footage and listened to the victim's description of the situation. We have sufficient reasons and evidence to prove that you acted in self-defense."
The reason I came today is to learn some details. After all, it's not something an ordinary person could do to kill more than a dozen ruthless bandits single-handedly.
Zhou Xin secretly breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Please ask."
Next, Jackson began to inquire about Zhou Xin's identity, job, and why he was so skilled with guns.
Zhou Xin answered truthfully, saying that he is a gun enthusiast and his favorite thing to do is to shoot, so he has practiced shooting.
The agents behind Jackson were taking notes on paper, while Jackson took out his phone and verified the information provided by Zhou Xin online.
A black and white photograph of a young woman was clipped to the back of Jackson's phone, inside the transparent case.
Zhou Xin glanced at the photo by chance and immediately felt that it looked familiar.
He pondered carefully in his mind, and finally, a flash of inspiration struck him, and he remembered.
The woman in the photo is the same woman from the pocket watch photo found at the Levengood gold rush site.
He remembered the words written on the stone wall: "—If you can see these words, please take my pocket watch to Ms. Dorothy Hyatt there and tell her that Jackson will always love her—"
Combined with the fact that the agent in front of him was also named Jackson, Zhou Xin immediately confirmed his judgment.