How could I possibly be confined in a cage?

Chapter 231 Injury

Guo Zixing was truly at a loss at this moment. He had not only forgotten Qingru, but also his parents and relatives.

At this moment, in the backyard of the Guo family, Commander Guo and Guo Zixing faced each other from afar. Although his blood relatives were right in front of him, he felt like a stranger.

Upon hearing the news, Madam Guo and the old lady rushed over and surrounded Guo Zixing, looking him up and down. The old lady even touched him inch by inch to see if her grandson had all his limbs intact and if he was injured.

Guo Zixing did feel a strange sense of familiarity with Madam Guo and the old lady, and looking at their appearances, he could clearly see that he had taken the best features of both of them.

Madam Guo was the first to react, her eyes brimming with tears, "What's wrong with this boy? Why is he acting like he doesn't recognize me?"

Guo Zixing had no choice but to speak up, "There are still some things to take care of. You and the old lady should go back and rest first. I will visit the commander after I have finished talking to him."

Madam Guo looked shocked and incredulous, shaking her head in disbelief, "Zixing, how could you say such a thing? Are you...?"

"That's enough, get out. This is a study, not your room."

Madam Guo choked, and the old lady wiped away her tears, saying in a huff, "Fine, we've become a nuisance. Can't we ask a few more questions? Fine, let's go."

Both the old lady and Madam Guo had bound feet, and their walk was not very steady, yet they left the room extremely quickly.

Commander Guo looked impatient. "In recent years, I've been too busy making it up to them. They can't distinguish between what's important and what's urgent. They just want to have their own fun first. It's really annoying."

Guo Zixing neither agreed nor disagreed, saying that it was only natural to show concern if one's son or grandson had not returned for a long time.

Once the room had quieted down, Commander Guo asked, "What's wrong? You don't seem to remember your family?"

Guo Zixing nodded, "I really don't remember. The doctor said it's because I hit my head and lost something, which is why I can't remember. But if I eat more brain-boosting foods and exercise more, there's still a chance I'll remember."

Commander Guo nodded, took a deep breath, and said, "So you don't remember what happened in Nanjing? What about the two men who were supposed to meet you?"

Guo Zixing said, "I don't remember how I ended up in Shanghai, and I have no recollection of the whole story. As for the two people who went to meet me, one of them, Lü Qingru, was kidnapped, which is why I asked you for help as soon as we met..."

Guo Zixing then recounted his experiences in Shanghai, including the scheming of the Yuan siblings.

Upon hearing this, Commander Guo's face darkened with anger, his brows furrowed tightly. "Do those two siblings know that you've escaped?"

Guo Zixing pondered, "They should know by now. Two days have passed; they should have received the news by now."

Commander Guo sighed, "Although those siblings schemed against you, Yuan Yue'e is pregnant with your child. What are you going to do?"

Guo Zixing pondered for a moment and said, "I will imprison her, and after she gives birth, I will dispose of her. As for the child... I will send it to a suitable family to raise, give them some money and goods, and that will be enough to fulfill the father-son relationship."

Commander Guo suddenly sneered, "I'm afraid it won't be that easy. The Yuan siblings have no elders in their family, yet they can still hold a place in Shanghai and make the Green Gang obey them. Do you know why?"

Guo Zixing frowned and shook his head.

Commander Guo said meaningfully, "Although Yuan Shikai's restoration failed, his family did not. Yuan Shikai's children either died or fled, but there was a man named Yuan Kewen who became the leader of the Green Gang. Later, Yuan Kewen died of illness, but his influence still remained. I think if he were to step forward, he would definitely be able to command people."

Guo Zixing exclaimed in surprise, "The Yuan family has long since fallen from power, and even the eldest son has failed. Who is he to have such ability to thrive in the world?"

Commander Guo said, “Shanghai used to be under my jurisdiction, but the place became more and more complicated, so I only held the title. Even so, I have investigated all the prominent families in Shanghai. The Yuan Yuelang siblings you mentioned were born to a concubine. They were not particularly noticeable in their early years, but they have gradually risen to prominence in recent years. I don’t believe that no one was behind your schemes in Shanghai.”

Guo Zixing asked, "Do you think they were acting under someone's orders?"

Commander Guo said, "I don't know how many people they instructed, but it must have been the siblings' own plan to use your pregnancy to get into the Guo family. Perhaps they were ordered to kill you, but they recognized your identity and deliberately made you lose your memory so that they could take the opportunity to enter the Guo family and seek greater benefits."

It must be said that Commander Guo's guess was reasonable. Guo Zixing couldn't help but feel even more disgusted with the two siblings. "Thinking back on that experience now, it's truly disgusting. If it weren't for the loyalty of my two subordinates, I probably would have gone mad long ago."

Just then, someone came to report that Jiang Shen had brought Qingru back, but Jiang Shen's injuries were too severe, so they went to the hospital first and would be able to return to report later.

Upon hearing how serious it was, Guo Zixing couldn't help but become anxious. Commander Guo said, "Go ahead, after all, it was the one who saved you. I'll explain everything to you in detail when you return."

Guo Zixing was overjoyed and immediately rushed out to the hospital.

Inside the ward, listening to the doctor report on Jiang Shen's condition, Qingru felt incredibly distressed. Three bullets! Although they weren't fatal, if she had arrived a moment later, Jiang Shen would definitely have bled to death.

Qingru felt nothing but self-blame. She asked the guards to help her go back to the Lü family to get the money, while she sat alone outside the emergency room.

Although Jiang Shen tried his best to endure it, the physical pain could not be suppressed by willpower alone. Each suppressed cry of pain was like a knife cutting into Qingru's heart.

Inside the ward, Jiang Shen had already removed the bullet. In reality, his injury was not serious. However, in order to make Qingru remember him, he had to call out to her a few more times, which would make her feel more distressed.

After the doctor finished applying the medicine, he pulled down his mask and said, "The organization is very grateful for your help to Comrade Liu Wu and has decided to grant you the qualification to join the Party. We will arrange a guide for you in a couple of days."

Jiang Shen quickly refused, "No, I was just trying to help out. If I really joined your party, I would have to do missions, which I can't handle. Let's leave it at that. Besides, I'm from the Nationalist Army, and I've even become a regimental commander. If I go to your side, I'll have to start from scratch. Forget it."

The doctor sighed helplessly, "Do you know how many people are hoping for this opportunity but don't even get it, and you just push them out like that?"

Seeing his indignant expression, Jiang Shen said helplessly, "As long as you have the country in your heart, it doesn't matter what position you hold. Don't worry, if you're in trouble next time, I will definitely help you without hesitation. Now you should leave, I'm not the only patient in the hospital."

The doctor left, exasperated, and before leaving, he instructed Qingru, "Hello, the surgery is over. Remember to disinfect it with alcohol frequently, especially the brain."

Qingru was startled. "Has he suffered a brain injury?"

The doctor was speechless, shook his head, and left. Qingru rushed in and was relieved to see Jiang Shen sleeping peacefully.

Fortunately, fortunately.