Bai Tang nervously swallowed a mouthful of saliva, forcing a smile at Sheng Qi. "I was just lightening the mood."
Everyone: "..."
Girl, today you're a bit cowardly!
Everyone's gaze shifted to Sheng Qi, only to see his cold face, radiating a dangerous aura from the moment he entered.
Zhang Xiaochu pursed his lips, lifting his eyes to Sheng Qi with a hint of self-blame. "Sorry, if it weren't for me, Bai Tang wouldn't have gotten hurt."
Sheng Qi said nothing, just turned his head to look at Bai Tang.
Bai Tang's eyes widened. Why are you looking at me? Didn't someone already admit fault?
Sheng Qi reached out and pulled over a nearby stool, his gaze chillingly fixed on Bai Tang.
Bai Tang flashed a bright smile. "Beauty, you sit! I'll stand!"
Sheng Qi stood still, his stare turning dangerously intense.
Bai Tang quickly walked over and sat down directly.
Everyone: "..."
Damn, she's obedient!
Once she was seated properly, Sheng Qi finally spoke. "Who's going to give me an explanation?"
Zhang Xiaochu felt he had to take responsibility, since the whole thing started because of him. "Last night, my buddy was being bullied, so I went to help. When I got there, I saw Feng Zi. He set a trap for my buddy, saying if I wanted to take him away, I had to race him."
"I agreed. During the race, Feng Zi rammed my car, sending it into a stone wall. I lost and passed out."
"When I woke up, Bai Tang had arrived. Then Feng Zi used me as leverage to force her into a race..."
Zhang Xiaochu turned to look at Bai Tang beside him, recalling what had happened hours ago. A pang of distress hit him—the worry and tension still lingered even now.
He loved racing, the thrill of speed, the rush of adrenaline... but the risks were high. He'd been hurt before in races, but never like today, leaving him breathless with fear.
He thought, if something had happened to Bai Tang today, he'd probably hate himself forever.
Zhang Xiaochu shifted his gaze to Bai Tang, frowning deeply with heavy apology. "I'm sorry."
Bai Tang chuckled, reaching out her uninjured hand to pat Zhang Xiaochu's shoulder in a buddy-buddy gesture, speaking boldly. "What's there to apologize for between us? Anyone who dares mess with you is messing with me!"
"That Feng Zi guy just needs a good beating!"
Sheng Qi looked down at the two of them, his eyes coldly fixed on Bai Tang's hand resting on Zhang Xiaochu's shoulder. It was glaringly irritating.
"Sit properly!" Sheng Qi said coldly.
Bai Tang shakily withdrew her hand and sat up straight.
"Beauty, you heard it too. This all started with Feng Zi. It's not our fault!" Bai Tang said.
Sheng Qi glanced at her, then turned his gaze to Zhang Xiaochu, his expression indifferent and tone icy. "Since you already knew Feng Zi's driving skills, why didn't you stop Bai Tang when she showed up?"
"He did stop me!" Bai Tang interjected. "I was the one who chose to race Feng Zi!"
"Is that so?" Sheng Qi's voice turned even colder, his eyes growing darker.
Bai Tang wanted to shake her head but had to steel herself and nod.
"So, that's your excuse for not asking for help? And your reason for getting hurt?"
Sheng Qi spoke heavily, his tone growing colder by the second.
The anger that had been building over the past few hours now reached its peak.
The entire hospital room was suffused with low pressure; no one dared to speak.
Bai Tang thought to herself: Damn, when Beauty gets mad, he's truly terrifying!
The four onlookers thought: Is the boss angry at the girl, or is he just worried?