Urban Soldier Young Master

Chapter 962 - 961: A Thought-Provoking Thank You

Chu Ge was speechless, yet He Qing still walked out with Qin Ruoying, leaving him alone in the ward, feeling utterly confused.Damn! What's Qin Ruojing up to? Hopefully, they won't stir up any conflict and will just peacefully finish this meal...

As the door clicked shut, Chu Ge thought powerlessly, lying on the hospital bed with his eyes closed.

On the other side, led by Qin Ruojing, the group of women marched downstairs in a grand procession.

Actually, not everyone wanted to attend this meal. After all, each of them could foresee the issues that Chu Ge did. Despite spending the past seven days and nights together, if they were really to sit at the same table, how could it not be awkward?

Yet, awkwardness aside, the group of women were also quite curious about what Qin Ruojing was planning, what she, as Chu Ge's wife, wanted to convey.

When this diverse group of over ten beauties walked out of the hospital, the passersby were dumbfounded, and the word "shocked" could hardly describe their feelings.

Oh my! What's going on here? Are they filming a movie? Or is a beauty pageant being held in the hospital?

Otherwise, how could one explain such a scene?

It's no exaggeration to say that among these dozen women, any random pick would be a beauty admired by thousands. When they gathered together, the visual impact and astonishment were beyond words.

Under the watchful gaze of onlookers, Qin Ruojing walked in the front, with the girls trailing behind her in twos and threes. Overall, it was quite a quiet scene, with only occasional whispers.

Due to the large number of people, Qin Ruojing decided to find a nearby place for the meal. After a short walk, she stopped in front of a restaurant that appeared to have a decent standard.

Just based on the restaurant's name, let's go with this one.

Fate Meets Fate.

The group of women stopped with Qin Ruojing, looking up at the large plaque with the three big characters "Fate Meets Fate," each displaying a different expression.

While the women exchanged looks, Qin Ruojing turned around and gave a gentle smile, "How about here?"

No one objected, and the group followed Qin Ruojing inside. Only after the last to enter, Mo Xiaoran and Xia Feifei, did the two dumbfounded greeters finally recover and weakly say, "We... welcome..."

They got a private room, and Qin Ruojing unhesitatingly sat at the head of the table, with Qin Ruoying and He Qing on either side. Qin Ruoying was next to Tong Yaqi, and He Qing next to Chu Shiyao.

The women sat down one by one, without fussing over seating arrangements, each sitting with those they were more familiar with, like Chen Jiatong next to Xu Jingyuan, Mo Xiaoran next to Xia Feifei.

After placing their orders and the server left the room, Qin Ruojing poured herself a glass of water, and her gaze swept over the women.

Being watched like this, some avoided eye contact, some smiled, some tensed up. Although everyone's response was different, they all realized Qin Ruojing was about to speak, and the already quiet room seemed to become even quieter.

Sure enough, Qin Ruojing picked up her water-filled glass and, with a smile, began to speak.

"Ladies and sisters, during the time my husband was in a coma, you all worked hard. On behalf of my husband, thank you. Perhaps his awakening is due to the power of your prayers. Let's not drink alcohol today; we'll use water instead."

"Miss Qin, you're too kind."

"I didn't actually do much."

"It's because Brother Chu… Brother Chu is strong and blessed."

"As long as Brother Chu wakes up, that's good."

A few girls responded, and with Qin Ruojing raising her glass, everyone followed suit, raising their glasses and downing the water in one go.

To the women at the table, it was clear that Qin Ruojing was declaring, or emphasizing, that Chu Ge was hers and had been an integral part of her marriage since they got their marriage certificate.

"Honestly, I never imagined having a meal like this before." Qin Ruojing paused slightly, then slightly raised the corners of her mouth, "Even now, with all of us sitting around the same table, it feels somewhat unreal."

"Before I suggested having this meal, I hesitated for a long time, because I wasn't really sure if it was the right thing to do, or what I should even say when facing all of you."

"I've always thought I wasn't bad with words and had decent composure, but I'm now realizing I might have overestimated myself. I'm actually quite nervous now, and my words might seem a bit odd."

Qin Ruojing laughed again, a bit self-deprecatingly.

The women sat silently, most feeling a bit awkward inside.

Big sister, you are Chu Ge's wife, not us. If anyone should be nervous, it's us, right? You gathered us all here today, what exactly do you want? Please, just say what you mean, don't beat around the bush, okay?

Of course, even thinking this, no one said it aloud. Everyone sat quietly, feeling as if they were waiting to be interrogated like criminals.

There was no way around it. After all, she was Chu Ge's legally recognized wife, while they were just a group of women with unclear relationships with him.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, Qin Ruojing exhaled a breath. "I won't say much more. In short, what I really want to say is..."

Qin Ruojing paused for a few seconds. During this time, the air seemed to grow heavy, pressing down on everyone present.

Finally, Qin Ruojing revealed a smile that could not fully express her emotions and spoke the next words.

"Actually... it's just two words, thank you."

Qin Ruojing's feelings were complex, very complex. As she finished speaking, the other women at the table also had complicated emotions. No one thought Qin Ruojing was just stalling or saying empty words, nor did they think it was merely a polite gesture.

In short, each of the women pondered what those two words, "thank you," meant.

Or rather, what might Qin Ruojing still want to say that she hadn't?

Different people had different insights, and each person had their own answer in mind.

Soon, dish after dish was brought to the table.

Somebody once said a phrase, that women are natural-born actors, and this statement is really quite true.

After a brief silence, Qin Ruojing received some responses. The atmosphere in the private room gradually relaxed, and not long after, it turned into lively chatter. At least on the surface, these women seemed to get along very well.

Meanwhile, Chu Ge lay alone in the hospital room, troubled by the thought of these women dining together. The door opened once again.

This time it was Lin Gaoze who entered. Initially, he worried that since Chu Ge had just awakened, he might struggle to speak. But after exchanging a few words, he realized that although Chu Ge was not exactly full of energy, his spirits were quite high.

There was no need for much formality between them. Once Lin Gaoze confirmed that Chu Ge could speak, he began discussing the matter regarding Li Zheming.

Li Zheming still did not face trial in court, nor was he placed in a detention center or prison. Instead, he was taken back to South Korea.

Hearing Lin Gaoze say this, Chu Ge was taken aback for a moment, then his brow furrowed.

"Went to South Korea? Huh, haha, hahahaha."

Seeing Chu Ge's cold laughter, Lin Gaoze's face turned somewhat awkward and unpleasant. He was just as filled with rage about this outcome; it was frustrating, utterly frustrating!

"Damn it! After all the trouble we went through, I almost died at the foot of that mountain, and he gets to strut off to South Korea? Was my blood shed for nothing?"

Chu Ge sat up on the hospital bed in a flash, his eyes filled with anger.

"Chu Ge, you... sigh, in any case, just don't get worked up. Let me slowly explain it to you."

"Don't speak first; listen to me and tell me if I'm right." Chu Ge used the hand not connected to the IV to pinch his brow, exhaling sharply again.

"If my guess is correct, the embassy got involved, right? They found some excuse like Li Zheming has a criminal record in South Korea, or something official-sounding, so they needed to take him back to South Korea to be dealt with by their police or some department? Then after some negotiation, that's how it was handled?"

Lin Gaoze sighed and nodded. "Although the facts differ slightly from what you said, that's basically it. He left three days ago."

Chu Ge fell silent. In fact, when he heard the words "Seven Evil Stars" from Yuan He, he had already anticipated this outcome. But knowing was one thing, hearing it confirmed by Lin Gaoze was another.

Still, the point remained: He had been seriously injured to capture Li Zheming. If not for someone saving him at the last moment, he would be in a grave rather than a hospital. How could he not be furious?

The Seven Evil Stars are a very well-known gang in South Korea. Calling them a gang might not be accurate because it is an organization recognized by the government, existing in a gray area between black and white. Often they collaborate with the police or handle matters inconvenient for the police to deal with.

Moreover, members of the Seven Evil Stars have long infiltrated various industries. Some senior officials have considerable influence in political circles, so it's no exaggeration to say the gang's reach is extensive.

Before this incident, Chu Ge had interacted with the Seven Evil Stars. Back then, the gang wasn't particularly powerful, but its influence in Busan was already significant.

Chu Ge's task at that time was to assassinate a key figure within the group. As for why the organization sent him for this mission, Chu Ge did not know, nor did he want to know. He was merely a tool for the organization.

A tool does not need personal feelings.