Chapter 588

In a hospital room not far from Jian An'an’s, Li Shaoting lay covered in thick bandages. His face was deathly pale, a sickly contrast to his usual handsome features, yet even this could not hide a fraction of his natural grace. At daybreak, the first rays of sunlight pierced through the clouds and spilled onto the earth. The iridescent light streamed through the windowpanes, casting a glow into the long-dark corners of the room, filling the space with an unexpected warmth. Li Shaoting’s eyelashes fluttered, and he finally opened his deep, striking eyes. In the morning light, they held a depth that was difficult to decipher. After a long moment, he looked down at his body. Any slight movement sent sharp pains shooting through him, though he felt fortunate that his face at least had been spared.