Jiang Shi considered the interest he had given as quite sincere. Seeing Han Yuze still looking dissatisfied, he had no intention of continuing to increase it.
After checking the time, he greeted his subordinates and went to sleep.
Although the treatment effects during this time abroad were very significant, he had become more restrained in his game plan, having learned from the past.
After staying up all night to compete for the first kill, he immediately made an appointment at the hospital where Han Yiyuan was, and the medical examination was scheduled for the next day.
A good night’s sleep.
Jiang Shi woke up, rubbed his sleepy eyes, and casually glanced at his phone. His movement paused, and then he rubbed his eyes again to confirm that he wasn’t mistaken.
Unread message from his brother-in-law’s cousin.
[Han Yuze: Today, my brother has something to attend to, so I’m here to keep you company. Just come downstairs after you wake up, I’ll be waiting at the door.]
Jiang Shi stared at this message for a while and suddenly wondered if Jiang Yan had described him in some strange way behind his back. Otherwise, why did it seem like he was portrayed as someone incapable of taking care of himself in the eyes of the Han family?
Going to the hospital for a check-up, he was not a critically ill patient, did he really need someone to accompany him the whole time?
Jiang Shi ran his hand through his hair, pushed himself to get up faster, and walked to the bathroom.
As the message was sent, the phone in the new energy sports car also vibrated slightly.
Han Yuze glanced at it, and a faint smile appeared on his face.
He sent a smiling emoji and continued to send messages to Han Yiyuan, one after another.
The conversation had started five minutes ago.
[Han Yiyuan: Have you already set off to pick up the person?]
[Han Yuze: Yes, I’m already waiting downstairs. What’s up?]
[Han Yiyuan: Shouldn’t I be asking you? I kept thinking it felt odd after sleeping last night. Jiang Yan’s brother is also my patient, so why are you so proactive about coming for a check-up?]
[Han Yuze: Didn’t I tell you before, “closer than close.”]
[Han Yiyuan: …Are you serious?]
[Han Yuze: I play games, but I never play emotional games.]
[Han Yiyuan: But I’m free today, and if Jiang Yan finds out that you pretended to be busy on purpose, this…]
[Han Yuze: Doctor Han, you already have a sore throat before becoming an in-law.]
[Han Yiyuan: You don’t understand.]
[Han Yuze: If you’re really worried, you can take half a day off from the hospital and hide for a while. Just don’t let us bump into you later.]
[Han Yuze: Okay, the person is here. I won’t chat with you for now.]
Han Yuze noticed the figure coming out of the door, quickly sent a final message, and turned off the screen, putting the phone back in his pocket.
To be honest, after learning the so-called “truth” yesterday, he did feel a bit disillusioned. However, finding out about Jiang Shi’s medical appointment at this moment made him suddenly feel like this might be the best arrangement by fate.
After all, the chance to pursue again, with both online and offline support, seemed much better than missing out directly.
When the person approached, Han Yuze timely rolled down the car window and said, “Morning,” before pressing the car key to open the passenger seat’s door.
Jiang Shi, who had originally intended to sit in the back, looked at the person in the car for a moment and, going with the flow, decided to sit in the passenger seat.
Han Yuze suppressed his victorious smile and reiterated what he had mentioned before setting off: “Today, my brother is busy with something, and knowing you have a medical check-up, he asked me to come and keep you company.”
Jiang Shi said, “It’s just a medical check-up, not that troublesome.”
“Not a bother,” Han Yuze replied. “I haven’t had much to do lately, and it’s better than being idle.”
Jiang Shi had initially wanted to say something, but upon hearing Han Yuze’s words, he remembered the person’s recent contract termination with the professional guild.
After the end of each Century Cup, it has always been the time when the personnel turnover within professional guilds is the greatest.
During this time, no matter which guild, they will screen out a large number of skilled contracted players, resulting in a sharp increase in the “unemployment rate” in the game. At the same time, it also makes many people feel depressed and start to frequently make trouble in the game, which always makes the continent of the Genesis a mess.
So, someone like Han Yuze, who was kicked out by the guild but didn’t want to cause trouble online, could be seen as understanding that life can be boring.
Jiang Shi glanced at Han Yuze and, considering the fixed team he planned to organize in the future, suddenly had the idea of recruiting this former professional player. He asked, following the topic, “Have you already left the guild?”
Han Yuze replied, “Yes, I left.”
Jiang Shi then asked, “Have you decided where to go next?”
Han Yuze nodded and said, “I’ve already found a new guild.”
Jiang Shi had originally thought that if Han Yuze had nowhere to go, he could invite him to play together with the Seven Silver Coins. However, hearing this answer, he could only nod and say, “That’s good.”
It was somewhat regrettable. The skills of a former professional player would not be too low no matter what, so he missed the opportunity.
Han Yuze instantly grasped Jiang Shi’s intention and asked with a smile, “What about you? Do you have a guild to introduce?”
Jiang Shi replied, “Oh, it’s not a major guild. If you ever find yourself with nowhere to go, come to me.”
For some reason, in that instant, Han Yuze suddenly remembered his pitiful appearance from yesterday and a slight smile appeared on his lips. “Alright, I will definitely come to you.”
The two of them chatted on and off and soon arrived at the underground parking lot of the hospital.
After parking the car, they took the elevator to the service hall. Han Yuze took the initiative to receive the medical examination information card from Jiang Shi and asked him to sit and wait, while he naturally joined the queue.
As they moved through the various stages of the examination, Jiang Shi noticed that Han Yuze was surprisingly familiar with each step, not appearing unfamiliar at all, even compared to Han Yiyuan.
Han Yuze explained, “I originally studied medicine, just like my cousin. According to the original plan, when I stop being a professional player, I might consider returning to my old profession.”
No wonder Doctor Han was so close to this cousin; they shared the same field of expertise.
Jiang Shi wasn’t very knowledgeable about medical studies and asked, “After so many years of not being involved, would you be able to pick it up if you returned to work at a hospital?”
Han Yuze replied, “Working regular shifts, getting promoted and all that is definitely not possible, and it doesn’t suit me. But if I…” Han Yuze waved the examination report in his hand, “do this kind of logistical work, I think I should still be quite competent.”
“Indeed,” Jiang Shi said with a smile, finding this cousin quite interesting.
With an advance appointment and the experienced guidance of Han Yuze, the medical examination for the day went smoothly. After collecting all the reports, it was almost noon.
All the examination data were stable, and Han Yuze casually flipped through them before asking, “Your last medical examination wasn’t even a month ago. Are you worried about any health issues?”
Most of these tests were related to the brain. Since they were family, Jiang Shi didn’t hide his intentions: “I had brain surgery abroad before. I’ve recovered quite well, but it’s still a precaution to avoid overusing my brain. My sister is always worried and might restrict my online gaming.”
He chuckled and blinked, “Honestly, her anti-addiction measures are very strict.”
Jiang Shi mentioned it quite casually because he didn’t take it too seriously himself. But after saying that, Han Yuze remained silent, and he asked, “What’s wrong?”
Han Yuze seemed lost in thought for a moment before coming back to reality. He checked the time on his phone and said, “You had a fasting check in the morning, and it’s almost noon. How about I treat you to lunch?”
Jiang Shi said, “Sure, but considering that you came to accompany me on this trip, I should be the one treating you.”
Han Yuze didn’t miss the opportunity to gain favor: “I have a VIP card for the buffet at the entrance. Don’t let it go to waste.”
Jiang Shi didn’t overthink it and said, “Alright, then next time I’ll treat you.”
Han Yuze smiled and replied, “Sure, next time for sure.”
The lunchtime buffet restaurant wasn’t very crowded, and with Han Yuze’s request for a VIP area, the entire meal process was practically a private affair.
Han Yuze certainly didn’t forget his main purpose for choosing a buffet. During the meal, he discreetly observed Jiang Shi’s food preferences, without making it obvious.
They spent about an hour and a half on the meal. After leaving the restaurant, Jiang Shi, considering that he had already troubled Han Yuze a lot that day, decided to take a taxi back instead of letting Han Yuze drop him off.
This time, Han Yuze didn’t insist. He watched Jiang Shi get into the car, waved from where he stood, and only took out his phone to send a message after the vehicle had disappeared from his sight: “Jiang Shi had brain surgery abroad before? Can you tell me more about it?”
Han Yiyuan had taken a half-day off and seemed to have plenty of free time, as he replied almost instantly, “Have you already sent him back? Why are you suddenly asking? Did something come up during the examination?”
Han Yuze replied, “Can’t I hope for good news?”
Han Yiyuan replied, “This isn’t like you to suddenly say something to scare someone.”
Han Yiyuan continued, “I don’t know the specifics, but according to what Jiang Yan said, it seems to have happened five years ago. You were still actively playing at that time, so you might have a better understanding. It was because of an event at the time, where they played continuously through the night, that a problem with the brain’s nerves that had gone unnoticed due to the excessive brain load was exposed. So he was sent abroad for treatment and only returned recently.”
Five years ago, event, quitting the game, returning.
A series of keywords finally connected in his mind to form a complete timeline.
Han Yuze: “…”
Is there still time to go back five years and strangle himself?
Why does it feel like he got off easy just by deleting a friend who had been on his list for less than a month?
Jiang Shi was unaware of what he had unintentionally revealed about himself. After returning home, and with the timing being just right, he logged into the game using the virtual pod.
He originally intended to complete a third-tier mission, but as soon as he began searching for strategies, a message from their guild’s vice president came through. Even through the screen, he could feel the overwhelming distress.
[What Pen Carries Fragrance: Awoo awoo awoo awoo! Main Account, you’re finally online! Hurry over; I can’t handle this on my own! Those Crusaders are really bullying us!]
Jiang Shi blinked, and he had a vague idea of what was going on.
With caution, he responded first.
[Material Main Account: ?]
[Materials Main Account: What’s wrong with the Crusaders?]
[What Pen Carries Fragrance: Those d*mned Crusaders are attacking our guild’s alt characters everywhere!]
Sure enough, something interesting had come up!
With confirmation in hand, Jiang Shi’s expression showed a bit more eager anticipation.
[Materials Main Azzount: Where are they? Tell me the specifics of the situation.]