Urban Soldier Young Master

Chapter 971 - 970: Chu Shiyao's Analysis

"Chu Ge, you..."Chu Shiyao wanted to speak but stopped, her gaze that was initially fixed on Chu Ge's eyes started to wander, as if what she was about to say was extremely difficult to express.

Chu Ge was already quite torn, and seeing Chu Shiyao's expression like this made him even more conflicted inside.

No way? Could it be that Chu Shiyao is also interested in him? This situation seems a bit like she's about to confess?

Big sister, can we not do this? I've always considered you a 'buddy,' and my emotional world is already chaotic enough, please don't add to it. Wouldn't it be great if we just stay 'buddies'?

Chu Ge's mind was racing with wild thoughts, but on the surface he maintained his signature smile, casually saying, "Hey, Yaoyao, I've known you for so long, and I never realized you could be so shy. I've always respected you as a real buddy. We're close, if you have something to say, just say it directly."

This sounded like teasing, but in reality, Chu Ge was using the joke "I respect you as a real buddy" to tell Chu Shiyao that he didn't want their buddy-like friendship to have any other components.

As Chu Ge finished speaking, Chu Shiyao smiled, though the smile appeared very forced, which made Chu Ge's heart sink again.

Oh my god, no way, right? No, no, please don't...

My two girlfriends are just outside, please don't say something like "Actually, I like you"?

Just when Chu Ge became more and more conflicted, to the point of an aching dilemma, Chu Shiyao's wavering eyes once again landed on him, and with a face full of hesitation, she carefully spoke.

"Chu Ge, actually, I want to ask you a question, could you promise to tell me the truth?"

In Chu Ge's impression, Chu Shiyao had always been a very straightforward and decisive girl. Even with her goddess-like appearance and figure, her heart was that of a tomboy, extremely not matching her exterior.

However, at this moment, Chu Shiyao seemed like a completely different person, and Chu Ge felt more and more that his guess might be right, causing his heart to rise even further.

But, but, since Chu Shiyao asked him like this, what could he say?

Chu Ge hesitated for two seconds, then forced a relaxed smile, "Ha, what's up, making it so mysterious, as if I often lie to you. Do I really seem that unreliable to you?"

Chu Shiyao shook her head, her expression shifting from shy to very serious, a seriousness Chu Ge had never seen on her face before.

"Chu Ge, if I thought you were unreliable, I wouldn't tell you everything. It's just that what I want to ask is very... how should I put it, it's extremely important. I really hope for a 100% truthful answer."

With Chu Shiyao making the atmosphere so heavy, Chu Ge felt he couldn't continue to play dumb, so he hesitated, raised his hand to touch his nose, and chuckled bitterly, "Or maybe... you shouldn't say it? Seeing you this serious all of a sudden, it's a bit unnerving. I don't think I can guarantee I'll be 100% truthful."

Chu Shiyao sighed, raised her hand to rub her forehead, "Fine, I'll just ask you directly. Whether your answer is true or false, that's up to you."

Chu Ge's eyes twitched, his mind suddenly blank, growing very tense. Just as he contemplated whether or not to say something, Chu Shiyao spoke.

"Chu Ge, did you get discharged so early today because you're already healed?"

As soon as those words left Chu Shiyao's mouth, they hung in the air, and Chu Ge's mind echoed with a loud "buzz." If Chu Shiyao's words hadn't been a confession, nor this question, then Chu Ge would surely have felt speechless and amused, thinking he was a fool for tangling himself up nonsensically.

However, because Chu Shiyao asked this question, Chu Ge felt nothing but immense astonishment.

He had asked Qin Ruojing about his time in the hospital after he woke up; besides having some surgeries at the beginning and a change of bandages two days later, the bandages on him hadn't been removed again. That meant theoretically, no one in the hospital should know about his terrifyingly fast recovery ability.

Under normal circumstances, today was supposed to be a bandage change day, so Chu Ge had to get discharged regardless; otherwise, medical staff would see that his wounds had already unbelievably healed.

To keep this secret, Chu Ge insisted on getting discharged today, but... how could Chu Shiyao ask such a question? It shouldn't be possible, it doesn't make sense?

Even with Chu Ge's strong reaction abilities, his ability to adapt and conceal his thoughts, and manage his facial expressions, he was still so stunned at this moment that he was speechless in front of Chu Shiyao.

Even though that hint of shock was fleeting, since Chu Shiyao had asked the question, she had been staring at him unblinkingly, and every change in Chu Ge's expression was captured clearly in her eyes.

"Oh my, are you kidding? Do you think I'm Superman? After taking so many stabs, how could I possibly be fine just after a long sleep?"

After a moment of extreme shock, Chu Ge immediately showed an expression of speechless amusement, rolling his eyes exaggeratedly, hiding his true feelings, and shook his head in a seemingly helpless manner.

"Yeah, this really isn't a funny joke."

Chu Shiyao sat down on a chair directly facing Chu Ge, raised her hand to tap her forehead, making it impossible for Chu Ge to see her expression.

"Because it's an undeniable fact."

Chu Shiyao lowered her hand, raised her head, and locked eyes with Chu Ge, speaking with absolute certainty.

Chu Ge frowned secretly, but outwardly continued to feign an amused look.

"Yaoyao, have you been watching too much Conan lately? How can you come up with such ridiculous things? Or are you afraid I'd get bored lying here and just came to tell me jokes?"

Chu Shiyao shook her head slightly, "Brother Chu, we haven't known each other just for a day or two. Am I really so untrustworthy in your heart?"

Just as Chu Ge was about to say something more, Chu Shiyao continued, "Brother Chu, if I'm really someone unworthy of your trust, I wouldn't have asked this question. Even if I couldn't help but ask, the smartest thing I should have done when you first brushed me off would be to laugh it off and change the subject, right?"

Chu Ge fell silent, gradually wiping away the smile on his face. He had to admit that Chu Shiyao was right. There was no point in saying anything to deny it now.

"Knowing you for such a long time, it's the first time I've found out that you have such a smart side. It seems that 'big boobs and no brain' doesn't apply to all women..."

Chu Ge gave a self-deprecating smile, simply leaned against the headboard, then got out of bed, pulled a chair over, and sat facing Chu Shiyao.

Now he really should have a good talk with Chu Shiyao.

Chu Shiyao looked at Chu Ge with a complicated expression, "Brother Chu, actually I'm not smart, I just suddenly thought of some things. Even on my way here, I hadn't realized this."

Chu Ge looked at Chu Shiyao with interest, "Tell me, how exactly did you find out?"

"Brother Chu, you were hospitalized for burns before. At that time, I was working at the First Hospital. You were wrapped in a lot of bandages, especially your hands. Just from looking at the bandages, it seemed like the injuries were very serious."

"At first, I didn't think much of it, but after I helped you remove the bandages and saw your hands, I found it strange that, from their condition, the injuries didn't seem as severe as they had sounded, making the hospitalization seem somewhat of an overreaction."

Chu Ge nodded, having already understood most of it.

Chu Shiyao's voice continued.

"Out of curiosity, one day when I met the doctor who treated you, I asked him about your case, and only then did I learn that when you were first brought to the hospital, your burns were actually very severe."

"Perhaps many people don't have a clear concept of the recovery time for burns, but I know well that you recovered remarkably well and fast."

"Even knowing about this, at that time I was only a bit surprised. I didn't think too much about it, considering differences in people's physiques. Your recovery ability wasn't absurdly unbelievable, and an early discharge was a good thing."

"You know, since I studied medicine, I'm naturally curious about such things. I originally wanted to ask you, but for some reason, I gradually forgot about it until today when I entered this room. It suddenly all came back to me, especially with you and your wife not wanting me to stay here, which led to this speculation."

"Even though this speculation seems so wild, even absurd, everything strange about it seems to be explained through this far-fetched idea, connecting your previous hospitalization for burns, the vitality in your roar when you woke up yesterday, and your sudden discharge today despite needing a bandage change."

As Chu Shiyao said this, a trace of pride and cunning appeared on her face, "So, even if this hypothesis is incredibly unlikely, it is the closest to the truth. Or rather, it is the truth!"

"Clap clap clap"

Chu Ge applauded, his lips curling into a faint, ambiguous smile.