Just as Jilin and Helan were wrapped up in each other at home, reluctant to part, You Suowei suddenly called.
Jilin answered the phone, and You Suowei anxiously asked if he could help him find Yellow Eyebrows. It turned out that while wandering outside, You Suowei had accidentally stumbled upon Chuchu, who had been frozen in place by a spell, and had immediately called Yellow Eyebrows.
However, Yellow Eyebrows had angrily refused his request. With no other options left, You Suowei had no choice but to ask Jilin to step in.
Without saying much to Helan, Jilin hurried out of the house. Guided by Huan'er, he learned that Yellow Eyebrows was currently at President Fan's tourist resort.
Arriving at the entrance of the resort, Jilin called Yellow Eyebrows and demanded that he come out to meet him. Before long, Yellow Eyebrows appeared, accompanied only by Xiaowu.
"Jilin, what are you doing here?" Yellow Eyebrows asked in confusion.
Jilin replied, "Yellow Eyebrows, Brother You called you for help, and you turned him down flat. So he asked me to come to you instead. Can you lift the immobilization spell on Chuchu?"
Before Yellow Eyebrows could speak, Xiaowu hastily chimed in, "He asks my master for help, and my master is just supposed to help? Why didn't he think of this situation when he kicked my master's washbasin?"
Yellow Eyebrows had actually been somewhat moved when he heard Jilin's pleading tone, seeing as he and Jilin had developed a rather good relationship lately.
But upon hearing Xiaowu's words, he grew irritated again.
"Jilin, if you're here to hang out and have a meal with me, that's fine. But if you're here to lobby on behalf of You Suowei, then please turn right back around."
With that, Yellow Eyebrows turned and left with Xiaowu. Seeing this, Jilin could do nothing else. He had no choice but to call You Suowei and report the situation.
"Brother You! Things aren't going well on my end. As soon as Yellow Eyebrows heard it was you who sent me, he walked right off. Why don't you come over yourself? Or think of another way?"
Hearing Jilin's words, You Suowei felt a wave of irritation wash over him.
At that moment, he suddenly thought of Lu Xiaoqian—perhaps he could ask him for help. So, he said to Jilin, "How about this? You head back first, and I'll figure out a way to contact Lu Xiaoqian and see if we can find a breakthrough there."
As soon as Jilin returned to Helan's place, before he even had a chance to catch his breath, he was blocked at the door by an anxious-looking Helan.
"Jilin! I just called Chuchu, and You Suowei answered the phone! On top of that, he was stammering and being all vague, like he was hiding something from me. Tell me right now, what on earth happened to Chuchu?" Helan's voice was filled with anxiety and doubt.
Originally, Helan had been resting at home when she suddenly received a call from the company saying that neither Lu Xiaoqian nor Xiao Chuchu had shown up for work, and both of their phones were unreachable.
Helan knew why Lu Xiaoqian hadn't come to work—after all, he was currently hospitalized with severe injuries—but she had no idea what could have happened to Xiao Chuchu.
"Why wouldn't Chuchu come to work? What on earth happened to her?" The question kept spinning in Helan's mind, making her extremely anxious.
With no other choice, Helan picked up her phone and dialed Chuchu's number. This time, the call was answered quickly, but to her surprise, the voice on the other end belonged to You Suowei.
Helan hurriedly asked him about Chuchu's situation, but You Suowei acted incoherent and hung up on her in a rush before she could even finish her sentence.
Looking at the worry on Helan's face, Jilin simply didn't have the heart to keep hiding it, so he told her the entire truth from start to finish.
When Helan learned that Chuchu had been hit with an immobilization spell and was currently lying motionless in a hospital bed, and that the Flying Man's true identity was actually Lu Xiaoqian, and that the chubby guy she had met at the hospital with President Fan was actually Pigsy from Journey to the West, she was completely stunned. This barrage of reality-defying facts instantly shattered her worldview.
After Helan calmed down, Jilin took her to the hospital, only to find they had missed them.
A phone call to You Suowei revealed that they had switched hospitals.
Just as Jilin was explaining the backstory to Helan, President Fan and Yellow Eyebrows were discussing how to eliminate Lu Xiaoqian once and for all.
Meanwhile, You Suowei, Wang Tianba, and the others learned that Yellow Eyebrows was hunting down Lu Xiaoqian, and they decided to help Lu Xiaoqian escape. Thus, a tense and thrilling chase ensued.
Ultimately, at the cost of Wang Tianba, they helped You Suowei and the others get away. Afterward, You Suowei moved Chuchu and Lu Xiaoqian to a different hospital.
Jilin accompanied Helan to the hospital to visit Chuchu. When they entered the hospital room, Helan saw Chuchu lying motionless on the hospital bed.
Heartbroken, Helan felt tears well up in her eyes and slide down her cheeks. She gently walked over to the bedside, took Chuchu's hand, and choked out, "Chuchu... you have to get better soon..."
Just then, Helan's phone suddenly rang. She answered it and heard an anxious voice on the other end. It turned out there was an emergency at the company that required her to return and handle it. Helan had no choice but to hang up the phone and turn back to face Jilin.
Sensing Helan's dilemma, Jilin comforted her, "Lan'er, if you've got business to attend to, go ahead. Xiaoqian and Chuchu are here with me and Brother You, everything's fine."
Helan nodded, indicating she would be back after taking care of things at the company. She glanced at Chuchu one more time, then hurriedly left the room.
As soon as Helan left, Lu Xiaoqian and You Suowei asked in unison:
"Are you and Helan together?"
"Are you and Sister He together?"
Seeing that the two of them still had the mood to gossip at a time like this, Jilin nodded.
Jilin looked at the motionless Chuchu, then at Lu Xiaoqian lying on the hospital bed. A deep wave of emotion welled up inside him.
"Sorry, Brother You. I went to look for Yellow Eyebrows, but as soon as he heard anything about you, he..."
You Suowei patted Jilin on the shoulder, showing he understood. At the same time, he was happy for Jilin for finding love.
This time, Jilin and Lu Xiaoqian also formally got to know each other.
After a while, as Jilin sat in the hospital room watching Lu Xiaoqian staring blankly from his bed, Lu Xiaoqian stirred slightly, as if trying to do something.
He reached his hand into his pocket, making a motion as if pulling something out, but actually retrieved a compact handheld gaming console from the System Space.
"Xiaoqian, you look bored out of your mind. Here, this is for you." Jilin said with a smile, handing it over.
With that, Jilin tossed the console to Lu Xiaoqian. Catching it, a flash of surprise crossed Lu Xiaoqian's eyes, and a surge of gratitude welled up in his heart.
Jilin did this hoping to help Lu Xiaoqian improve his strength. Always being on the receiving end of beatings was no way to live; since he couldn't move around right now anyway, he might as well play some games to level up.
Jilin stood up and walked out of the hospital room. Feeling a bit exhausted, he wanted to step outside for some fresh air and smoke a cigarette to relax.
Time flew by. Within just a few days, Wang Tianba—who had fully mastered Shaniu—lifted the immobilization spell on Chuchu, restoring her to normal.
During this period, the news kept broadcasting stories about Wang Tianba transforming into a righteous flying hero. People were filled with curiosity and speculation about this mysterious hero, and the entire city was buzzing.
Meanwhile, a string of bizarre disappearances among wealthy elites began to occur across society, sparking widespread concern and panic.
One day, Jilin and You Suowei were enjoying a cup of fragrant tea together. Jilin suddenly noticed something off about the taste of the tea You Suowei had brewed, and couldn't help frowning. After asking about it, he learned that the reason for this was partly due to Chuchu and Huamei.
Matters of the heart, however, have always been difficult to put into words. Unable to enjoy his tea any longer, Jilin stood up and left.