The mark's color resembled a surgical scar, but it was perfectly smooth, lacking the uneven texture typical of scars. In terms of shape, it looked more like a somewhat fierce yet strikingly beautiful tattoo.
Could a gentle and refined man like Senior Brother really get such an unconventional tattoo?
Had he perhaps gone through a wild, restless, rebellious phase in his youth?
Qiqi was curious and pointed at the mark, asking, "Senior Brother, what’s this? A tattoo?"
Lu Wei’s gaze flickered slightly, and he gave a soft smile as he took the clothes to cover his chest. "Qiqi, don’t stare. If you keep looking, I’ll have to charge you!"
Whoa!
Qiqi instantly blushed bright red and turned her head away.
Though she had a natural weakness for good looks, she wouldn’t dare be so bold in front of her revered senior brother!
She had, indeed, been staring at his body for a bit too long!
Qiqi quickly busied herself cleaning the operating table, while Lu Wei got dressed.
He dressed swiftly and meticulously, fastening every button on his shirt all the way to the top, leaving no trace of the mark on his chest exposed.
**Chapter 026: The Woman in the Photo**
Seeing that her senior brother was fine, Qiqi prepared to head home.
Lu Wei arranged a car and driver for her, along with a bodyguard—who turned out to be himself.
"I’ll personally see you home. It’s too dangerous outside," Lu Zheng said.
Qiqi immediately declined. "Senior Brother, you’re still injured. You should rest early! Besides, there are so many guests here who need your attention."
These were just excuses. What Qiqi really feared was Rong Yi being discovered—if that monster tonight really was Rong Yi transformed, he must be badly injured now. She had to rush back to treat him and had no time to entertain her senior brother. Moreover, she had called out Rong Yi’s name in front of that monster, and her senior brother must have heard it. If he started asking questions, how would she explain? So she’d better slip away before he brought it up!
Lu Wei shook his head. "No, I can’t let you go back alone. I invited you here today, and you’ve been through so much fright, nearly getting hurt. I must personally take you back and explain things to your cousin."
Qiqi kept shaking her head, but Lu Wei placed a hand on her shoulder. "Qiqi, don’t refuse me!"
His warm, intelligent eyes gazed at her sincerely behind his gold-rimmed glasses, leaving Qiqi stunned.
Fine, going back together it was.
The car sped along the highway, fast and steady. Since it was late at night with few cars on the road, it took just over half an hour to reach home.
Once home, Qiqi dashed straight into the courtyard, ran to the study door, and pounded on it. "Rong Yi! Cousin! Wake up!"
She clung to a faint hope that Rong Yi would open the door, perfectly fine, even if he scolded her for waking him up.
But no one answered, and the window was pitch black.
Qiqi kept pounding on the door with all her strength. Normally, such a racket would have brought Rong Yi storming out with a dark cloud over his head, but tonight the courtyard was eerily silent, save for the crow on the old locust tree stirred into a sleepy caw or two.
Lu Wei was still waiting in the car outside the yard. Hearing Qiqi’s knocking inside with no sign of her coming out, he grew a bit worried.
"Qiqi, where’s your cousin? Have him come out for a moment. I have a few things to say to him," he called out.