Sha Qing

Chapter 14: Bloody Roses (2)

At the Oregon Health & Science University Hospital, a bespectacled doctor walked out of the ward. Leo and Rob who had been waiting outside on the hallway immediately came forward and asked: "Doctor, how is he?"

The middle-aged white doctor who was also clearly concerned about this patient sent by the FBI, looked down at the report sheet and answered, "His consciousness has recovered, but he is still suffering from headache, nausea, dizziness, sensitivity to light , fatigue, and a suspected concussion. This place-" He pointed to the back of his head, "Had been hit by a blunt instrument."

"Is it serious? How do you treat it?"

"Fortunately, the MRI scan did not detect any other head injuries, such as intracranial hematomas so there are no major problems so far. I injected him some pain killer and he should stay here in the hospital for 2-3 days for observation. If there are no adverse reactions within these days, he can be discharge. In the near future, pay attention to proper bed rest and avoid any mental exertion and physical labor.

"Can I go in and see him?" Leo asked

The doctor nodded and just as Leo entered the door, he added another sentence "By the way, he has clinical symptoms of short-term amnesia. He can't recall anything regarding his injury. If you want to question him, it's better to wait for a while-I don't want my patient's condition to get worse in your FBI's hands."

Leo thanked the doctor and walked into the ward. Li Biqing was lying on the hospital bed, his head full of soft chestnut-hair rested quietly on the snow white sheet. The pain killer had worked which temporarily blocked his headaches and dizziness, thus he fell asleep, exhausted. Leo moved a chair and sat down next to the bed then leaned forward to tuck the sleeping man into the quilt.

He gazed at Biqing silently, intently- like a guardian statue, he remained motionless. After a long while, he got up and left the room.

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"Hey, my dear boy, are you feeling better now?" The gorgeous female agent with long, light blonde curls entered the ward with a large bouquet of lilies, leaned over to the patient's right cheek and printed a kiss.

"I'm alright. The doctor said I'll be discharge from the hospital by tomorrow." Li Biqing smiled awkwardly. He felt embarrassed and subconsciously tried to touch his lucky right face.

"So cute! If I suddenly change my taste for men, it's entirely your fault." Thea looked with great interest at the Chinese lad's bashful appearance and seemed to have found some kind of fun with the teasing. "Did that bastard Leo came to visit you within these two days?"

"He'd been here once or twice." Li Biqing immediately explained to the other side, "I know he's very busy with work."

"Don't forgive him so easily, dear. Here are some words of advice: you have to beat the drum with a hammer." Tina winked at him.

"Uhh... I don't understand." Li Biqing answered honestly.

"Let's put it this way: The way Leo expresses his feelings is through control. He will follow his own ideas-he will make sure that not a single drop leaks out, and will tell you directly that this is right, that is wrong, blah blah blah, preaches, and then makes decisions for you. If you think you can't stand it, you have to break it to him and beat him up well."

She unzipped her shoulder bag, flipped it over, took out a book and handed it to the patient on the bed, "This was found at Reggie Dunn's house. Some of his belongings were taken to the crime department while the remaining was sent to his relatives. At this book's title page, the words 'Gift for Biqing Li' was written. Following the normal procedures, this should have been handed over to you, but it was seized by Leo. If I hadn't accidentally stumbled upon it at his desk, it would have entered the shredder then onto the garbage truck by now. Have I told you that the bastard is most adept at being stubborn and ignoring the feelings of others?"