Zhan Qingyue had a catheter, so he didn’t need to use the restroom, but he still had other needs that were a bit more private.

Ning Qiuxiu figured that once Zhan Qingyue recovered, he might want to get rid of her to hide his less-than-impressive past.

She wasn’t suited to handle such matters, so she called Chen Yi and waited outside the room.

While waiting, she checked Weibo and saw that the top trending topic had changed to #BoycottCelebrityStalkers#.

A government-affiliated account used Ning Qiuxiu’s incident to educate the public about the harms of celebrity stalkers and recent incidents they’ve caused, urging people to be rational fans.

This tweet gained a lot of attention and was shared by many celebrities, making it a hot topic.

As the primary victim of this incident, Ning Qiuxiu also benefited greatly from the increased followers on her Weibo account, taking full advantage of the situation.

The government’s official account had significant influence.

Ning Qiuxiu retweeted the post with a straightforward message: “Respect celebrities and ensure their safety!”

Shortly after, she received a WeChat message from Qu Hua.

【Qu Hua: I saw your tweet, how’s your head injury?】

【Qu Hua: Your injury wasn’t in vain. I have some amazing news for you~】

【Ning Qiuxiu: What’s the news?】

【Qu Hua: Remember the big-name cosmetics brand I mentioned before? With all this buzz, I’ve secured it for you! We’ll sign the contract in a few days. Excited? Love me~】

Hmm? That’s actually great news.

Endorsements are a fierce battleground for celebrities.

The larger the brand, the more intense the competition, not only because of the lucrative endorsement fees but also because endorsements represent a star’s status.

The higher the endorsement, the higher the status.

That’s why so many celebrities fight fiercely for brand endorsements.

Ning Qiuxiu securing this brand endorsement is a milestone achievement.

— Although once the hype dies down, she might still face competition.

【Ning Qiuxiu: Given how supportive you’ve been, I’ll reluctantly share some love with you.】

【Qu Hua: You’re so cheeky, making me blush~】

【Ning Qiuqiu: … I was going to say a curse word.】

【Qu Hua: Alright then, you rest well. I’ll just leave.】

“What’s making you so happy?” As Ning Qiuxiu finished her chat with Qu Hua, a voice suddenly startled her.

It was Zhan Qingyuan.

Damn it!

Ning Qiuxiu glared at him without holding back.

These two brothers are going to give her a heart attack one day.

“Sorry for startling you,” Zhan Qingyuan said, noticing her glare.

He found her irritation somewhat endearing, like a cat whose tail has been stepped on, and he smiled slightly. “Why are you out here?”

“I just needed some fresh air. Is that a problem?”

“…” The fact that she can’t speak nicely is not cute at all.

However, Zhan Qingyuan seemed to have developed a bit of a masochistic tendency from all the trouble he had with her.

Previously, with his proud nature, any woman who treated him this way would have made him angry.

But now, Zhan Qingyuan interpreted Ning Qiuxiu’s attitude as just part of her personality, so he generously ignored her words while still showing concern for her forehead injury: “How’s the injury on your head? Did you get it checked?”

Since Zhan Qingyuan was technically still her “younger brother,”

Ning Qiuxiu couldn’t really be upset by his concern and replied, “I’ve had it checked. It’s fine.”

He handed her some bruise medicine and said, “This is for bruises. Have Jingjing massage it for you later; it works well and won’t leave a scar.”

“Okay…” She accepted the medicine, saying, “Thank you.”

Zhan Qingyuan nodded and added, “It’s not safe for a girl to go to a shoot with just an assistant. I’ll have Song Qiao arrange for two bodyguards for you to take with you when you go out.”

“!!!” What’s with the sudden kindness?

It’s suspicious!

Ning Qiuxiu didn’t believe his sudden change in attitude.

She looked at Zhan Qingyuan warily and said, “No need. Your brother already made arrangements for me after he saw my injury.”

“My brother?” Zhan Qingyuan was surprised, “He can talk now?”

“We have a telepathic connection. Our eye contact says it all.”

Zhan Qingyuan: “……”

He didn’t believe that nonsense and was about to refute her when Ning Qiuxiu suddenly walked briskly towards the right side of the hallway with a serious expression.

Zhan Qingyuan wondered what was going on until he saw Ning Qiuxiu grabbing a nurse by the collar around the corner.

“Show me,” Ning Qiuxiu said coldly.

Although she wasn’t short, Ning Qiuxiu still seemed somewhat petite in front of a man.

However, her height and physique didn’t diminish her presence at all.

She grabbed him with the assertiveness of a police officer apprehending a suspect, exuding confidence and authority.

The man’s gaze flickered as he said, “I don’t know what you’re talking about. Please let go of me. If you keep this up, I might think you’re obstructing medical staff from doing their work.”

“Oh? Medical staff,” Ning Qiuxiu glanced him up and down and said, “Which department are you from? Do you have a nurse’s certificate? Should I call the head nurse to verify you?”

The man’s expression changed immediately.

Zhan Qingyuan belatedly realized this was a reporter.

The man was dressed in nurse’s attire, making him look like a rare male nurse at first glance.

However, he was actually a paparazzi.

He had been taking pictures of their conversation at the door for quite some time.

If Ning Qiuxiu hadn’t noticed, tomorrow’s headlines might have been filled with rumors about them.

Zhan Qingyuan was surprised and found it quite refreshing.

He had always thought of her as a girl who would scream at the sight of a cockroach, but now she was showing a powerful side he hadn’t expected.

The man hesitated for a moment.

Realizing he was outnumbered, he pulled out a tiny camera from his pocket.

Ning Qiuxiu took the camera, quickly deleted the photos, and handed it back to him. “Backup,” she said.

She knew these photos were likely backed up to the cloud automatically, and she was well aware of the rules.

She wasn’t easily fooled.

The man hesitated as he reached into his pocket, his eyes darting around.

Zhan Qingyuan, sensing something was wrong, called out, “Qiuxiu, be careful,” and moved to assist her.

However, what he had feared did not come to pass.

The man quickly tried to push Ning Qiuxiu away, but found she was as immovable as a stone pillar.

He struggled several times, trying to free himself from her grip on his collar, but couldn’t manage it.

Man: “……”

Ning Qiuxiu slammed his face against the wall, chuckling as she said, “I got pushed once today and got hurt. Do you think I’ll let myself be pushed a second time? You’ve got another thing coming.”

Zhan Qingyuan: “……”

He felt like his perception of Ning Qiuxiu had collapsed and reassembled into something entirely different.

Earlier he’d said who needed bodyguards?

Now he should be more concerned about whether Ning Qiuxiu would beat someone so badly they’d face criminal charges.

Ning Qiuxiu had been pushed by those fans because she wasn’t prepared.

Realizing she couldn’t handle such a big man with just her bare hands, she used her strength-enhancing talisman.

With the talisman’s boost, she could handle ten of these men with ease.

Soon, hospital security arrived, alerted by the commotion.

The Zhan family’s VIP status at the private hospital meant the hospital would not tolerate people pretending to be medical staff.

After handing the man over to security and ensuring he deleted the incriminating material, Ning Qiuxiu clapped her hands and turned to see Zhan Qingyuan looking at her with a complex expression.

She smiled slightly and said, “Don’t idolize your sister-in-law too much. I’m a legend you can’t quite figure out, little brother.”

Zhan Qingyuan: “……”

After this little episode, Ning Qiuxiu returned to the ward where Zhan Qingxue was still awake.

Zhan Qingyuan watched as Ning Qiuxiu, who had just been like a tough warrior, suddenly turned into a soft, easily toppled little woman in front of his brother.

“You’ll get a sore neck if you stay like this for too long. Let me help you change your position,” Ning Qiuxiu said when she saw Zhan Qingyue leaning his head slightly.

Zhan Qingyue allowed her to help, and together with Zhan Qingyuan, they adjusted his position to something more comfortable.

After they changed his position, Ning Qiuxiu asked, “I forgot to mention, there’s also pigeon soup. Do you want to have some more?”

Zhan Qingyue hesitated for a moment, then shook his head, indicating he didn’t want any more.

Alright then…

Ning Qiuxiu decided to let Zhan Qingyuan chat with his brother for a bit since she was running out of things to talk about.

For some reason, she always felt awkward around Zhan Qingyue.

This time, Zhan Qingyue was awake for a bit longer and had better control over his body.

He could now perform simple actions with his hands, move his head, and say a few words, though his voice was still hoarse.

The doctor said it was because he hadn’t spoken in a long time, but he would recover gradually.

Ning Qiuxiu had one last rejuvenation talisman left.

She decided to wait until Zhan Qingyue fell asleep to sneak it to him, especially since he was reluctant to drink the water she offered.

In the evening, Zhan Qingyuan asked Ning Qiuqiu, who was also injured, to go home and rest while he stayed behind to keep watch over the room.

Ning Qiuxiu also thought it might be inappropriate for a man and woman to be alone together, especially since she had already been so embarrassed today.

She guessed Zhan Qingyue might also feel uncomfortable around her.

She didn’t want to make things worse at this sensitive moment.

There would be other opportunities!

So, she didn’t insist and went home to rest.

She planned to administer the talisman water the next day when Zhan Qingyue was resting.

When Ning Qiuxiu got home, she took a shower and noticed a dark red mark on her forehead in the mirror.

It looked quite unattractive compared to her otherwise delicate and beautiful face.

Fortunately, there was no broken skin; otherwise, a scar on such a visible spot would be quite disfiguring.

Ning Qiuxiu took out the bruise medicine that Zhan Qingyuan had given her.

Following the instructions, she poured a bit into her palm.

Having often dealt with minor injuries during her time in the cultivation world, Ning Qiuxiu skillfully applied the medicine to her forehead.