Chapter 135 - Forced Breakthrough

"That's right!" Zhao Xiukai's voice was full of unquestionable firmness. He strode towards the bodyguards, his tone revealing an unquestionable majesty: "If you don't know how to get out of the way, don't blame me, Zhao Xiukai, for being rude!" However, the bodyguards' faces remained indifferent and indifferent, as if Zhao Xiukai's threat was just a breeze and had no effect. In their eyes, this artist holding a paintbrush was simply vulnerable compared to them holding a sharp blade. What's more, they had clear instructions from Brother Gangzi and had to follow Miss Xia's instructions. Zhao Xiukai saw that the bodyguards were unmoved, and his anger burned even more fiercely. He turned to look at his father, his eyes full of anxiety and anger: "Dad, we can't wait any longer! We must force our way in! I don't believe that they dare to attack us in broad daylight!" Mr. Zhao's face showed a hint of hesitation when he heard this. He knew that these bodyguards were all Si Shenxing's men, and they couldn't afford to offend them. However, his old father in the ward made him worried. He had been transferred from the ICU to the ordinary ward, so why were they still not allowed to visit? Could it be that something unexpected really happened? Mr. Zhao was a filial son, and he couldn't stand the worry and concern for his father. After hesitating for a moment, he finally made up his mind: "Let's go! Let's force our way in!" This move immediately attracted the attention of doctors and nurses, who gathered around to find out what happened. As the crowd gathered, the bodyguards began to waver. After all, their relatives were lying in the ward, and they really had no reason to stop their family members from visiting. One of the bodyguards hesitated and said, "How about... let them in? Brother Gangzi just asked us to keep an eye on suspicious people approaching Master Zhao, and he didn't say that family members were not allowed to approach." However, another bodyguard firmly opposed: "No! Brother Gangzi also said that we must follow Miss Xia's arrangements!" The disagreement among the bodyguards gave Zhao Xiukai and others an opportunity to take advantage of. Xia Liuli took the opportunity to bend down, slipped under the arms of the two bodyguards, and went straight to the ward. However, just as she was about to step into the ward, a figure suddenly appeared in front of her and grabbed the back of her collar. Xia Liuli only felt her neck tighten, and the whole person was lifted up, and then fell out fiercely. Fortunately, Zhao Xiukai was quick-witted and hugged her waist in time, which saved her from the embarrassment of falling. But even so, Xia Liuli was still frightened, and at the same time, a nameless fire surged in her heart. She raised her head angrily, wanting to see who dared to do this to her. However, when she saw the familiar yet unfamiliar face, she couldn't help but be stunned. That was Xia Zhuozhuo, a woman who was three-quarters similar to her but completely different. Her eyes were cold and deep, as if she could see through people's hearts. "It's you..." Xia Liuli said with gritted teeth. Xia Zhuozhuo was too lazy to talk nonsense with her, and just coldly ordered the bodyguards: "Don't let anyone in before I come out." Upon hearing this, the bodyguards immediately responded: "Yes!" They seemed to have found the backbone and became firm and resolute. Xia Zhuozhuo pushed the door open, walked into the ward, and then closed the door with his backhand. Seeing this, Xia Liuli subconsciously wanted to chase in, but was blocked by the bodyguards. "Don't worry, everyone," said a bodyguard, "Wait until Miss Xia comes out, you can go in. I won't let you wait too long." Zhao Xiukai heard this and felt even more dissatisfied. Why can Xia Zhuozhuo, an outsider, go in to visit Grandpa, while they, the real family members, are turned away? He was about to open his mouth to refute, but was stopped by Mr. Zhao's eyes. Mr. Zhao's eyes were full of warnings and threats. He understood that they could not offend Si Shenxing's people now. Otherwise, once the big man was angered, the consequences would be disastrous. Moreover, judging from Xia Zhuozhuo's previous behavior, she was not their enemy. Otherwise, she would not have saved people in the operating room. Although Zhao Xiukai was dissatisfied in his heart, he did not dare to disobey his father's order. He had to suppress his anger temporarily and wait for Xia Zhuozhuo to come out. And Xia Liuli was even more angry. She had planned everything. Before, because Si Shenxing's people were guarding the ICU and could not enter, she could only wait for Zhao Ti to be transferred out of the ICU. Now Zhao Ti has been transferred to the general ward, and her body is at its weakest. As long as she uses Zhao Xiukai's feelings to stimulate Zhao Ti a little, Zhao Ti will definitely get sick again. For this plan, she even sacrificed her body to spend a good night with Zhao Xiukai. However, just when she was about to succeed, Xia Zhuozhuo appeared. She was like a ghost, haunting her and destroying her plan! Xia Liuli clenched her hands into fists, her nails deeply embedded in the flesh. However, she did not feel any pain. There was only anger and hatred in her heart. She swore that she must make Xia Zhuozhuo pay the price! In the ward. Because the soundproofing effect of the ward was very good, and Zhao Ti was in a deep sleep due to weakness after the operation, he did not hear the movement outside. When he saw Xia Zhuozhuo walk into the ward, a look of surprise appeared on his face. "Master, you are here." Zhao Ti struggled to sit up to greet Xia Zhuozhuo. However, his wound had not healed yet, and he was still plugged with various tubes. Seeing this, Xia Zhuozhuo quickly pressed his shoulder gently and said, "Lie down and don't move! The wound has not healed yet!" Zhao Ti had to lie back obediently after hearing this. He looked at Xia Zhuozhuo and said, "Master, how come you have time to come and see me today?" Xia Zhuozhuo looked at him and said, "I came here today to see you and I have something important to tell you." "What is it?" Zhao Ti asked curiously. Xia Zhuozhuo took a deep breath and said, "It's about your grandson and Xia Liuli. I asked someone to find out, and they are now living together." Zhao Ti's face changed drastically when he heard this: "This unfilial thing! He is actually with the enemy who killed me!" Xia Zhuozhuo quickly pressed his shoulders and said, "Calm down! I told you not to get emotional! Have you forgotten?" Zhao Ti took a few deep breaths to calm himself down. Then he looked at Xia Zhuozhuo and said, "Master, what do you think I should do now?" Xia Zhuozhuo looked at him and said, "The most important thing for you now is to take good care of your body. As for the matter of your grandson and Xia Liuli, I will help you deal with it." Zhao Ti felt grateful when he heard this: "Master, thank you!" Just then there was a noise outside the door. Zhao Ti and Xia Zhuozhuo both turned their heads to look at the door. Xia Liuli, Zhao Xiukai and others were stopped outside the door by bodyguards. Xia Liuli wanted to rush in with an angry face but was stopped by the bodyguards. Xia Zhuozhuo sneered at this scene: "She not only dared to appear in front of you, but also dared to kill you again. If I am not mistaken, the reason why she dared to come here was to stimulate you to have an attack again. Once you die, she will no longer have to worry about the truth being exposed." Zhao Ti's eyes widened when he heard this: "She... does she really dare to do this?" Xia Zhuozhuo nodded: "What is there for her to not dare? This kind of person can do anything to achieve his own goals." Zhao Ti felt a chill in his heart when he heard this. He didn't dare to imagine what would happen to him if Xia Liuli really stimulated him to have an attack again. He looked at Xia Zhuozhuo and said: "Master, you must help me!" Xia Zhuozhuo looked at him and said: "Don't worry, I will help you. But the most important thing for you now is to take good care of your body." Zhao Ti nodded and lay back on the bed. He closed his eyes and began to rest. Xia Zhuozhuo sat by the bed and watched over him. She knew that Zhao Ti was very weak and needed a good rest. So she decided to stay with him until he woke up. The noise outside the door gradually subsided. Xia Liuli, Zhao Xiukai and others were also driven away by the bodyguards. The ward returned to calm again. However, under this calmness, there was a turbulent undercurrent... Every time he met Xia Liuli, she always appeared in an inexplicably calm manner, as if there had never been any turbulent past between the two. "Before I arrived, I had ordered someone to stop her outside. If not, I'm afraid you would be lying on the operating table because of her now." Zhao Ti's eyes flashed with anger, but more of a deep gratitude to Xia Zhuozhuo. "Master, you have saved me from danger twice." Zhao Ti's voice was full of emotion. From the doctor's mouth, he learned that the life-and-death operation was performed by Xia Zhuozhuo himself. Xia Zhuozhuo shook his head gently, with a hint of seriousness in his tone: "Don't be in a hurry to thank me. Whether this second life can be truly saved depends on whether you can keep your mind stable." After all, Zhao Ti has experienced ups and downs, and the years have given him extraordinary calmness. He has already seen through Xia Liuli's conspiracy, and naturally will not let her succeed. "Master, you came here specially to remind me, do you have a plan to deal with it?" Zhao Ti's eyes flickered with expectation. Xia Zhuozhuo nodded slightly, and then mentioned Zhao Xiukai: "Although your grandson sometimes seems too naive, that innocence is rare in today's complex world. Fortunately, he is filial to you." Zhao Xiukai has appeared frequently in the hospital recently, and even if he cannot enter the ICU, he insists on guarding outside the door. This filial piety makes Zhao Ti feel mixed. "Should I praise him or scold him?" Zhao Ti smiled bitterly. Xia Zhuozhuo continued, "You can use this filial piety to plant the seeds of doubt in his heart..." Her words were like spring breeze and rain, slowly telling the carefully planned plan. In fact, with Xia Zhuozhuo's ability, she can completely bring Xia Liuli to justice with the existing evidence. But she knew that Zhao Ti's body could not withstand any stimulation. In order to save the life of this old apprentice, she had to choose a more roundabout way and let Zhao Xiukai see Xia Liuli's true face first. After the plan was told, Zhao Ti nodded solemnly: "I will do as you say." Xia Zhuozhuo said "hmm" lightly, and a silver needle with silver light appeared between her fingers at some point, and lightly pierced into an acupuncture point on Zhao Ti's body: "When your emotions are difficult to control, gently push this silver needle." "Okay." Zhao Ti responded. After Xia Zhuozhuo was sure that it was foolproof, she turned and left. She knew that as long as she was there, Xia Liuli would not dare to act rashly, otherwise the subsequent plan would not be able to proceed smoothly. When leaving the ward, Xia Zhuozhuo didn't look at the Zhao family for a second. Her arrogant attitude made the Zhao couple feel unhappy, but because of her friendship with Si Shenxing, they could only bury this dissatisfaction deep in their hearts. "Can we go in?" The Zhao couple asked the bodyguards guarding outside the ward. "Please." The bodyguard politely made way. Xia Liuli looked at Xia Zhuozhuo's back in confusion, and an inexplicable uneasiness surged in her heart. She talked with Xia Zhuozhuo in the ward for a long time, but Xia Zhuozhuo didn't say a word to her after he came out, which made her feel very strange. Zhao Xiukai's call interrupted her thoughts: "Liuli?" Xia Liuli came back to her senses and followed Zhao Xiukai into the ward. In the single ward, Zhao Ti lay quietly on the bed, with infusion tubes inserted in both hands. The Zhao couple's eyes were red, and they went up to Zhao Ti to talk about family matters. Zhao Ti seemed very tired and only responded occasionally. Just then the doctor came to ask the Zhao couple to go to the office for a talk, and soon only Zhao Ti, Zhao Xiukai and Xia Liuli were left in the ward. Xia Liuli felt a little uneasy, but thinking that her plan was about to succeed, she still managed to force a smile: "Master." Zhao Ti's face remained unchanged, but her words revealed a piercing chill: "It seems that you didn't take my previous words to heart. Then I tell you again, someone like you who is addicted to plagiarism is not worthy of being my apprentice." Xia Liuli pretended to be sad, and tears quickly filled her eyes. Zhao Xiukai felt distressed when he saw this. He put his arm around Xia Liuli's shoulders and said to Zhao Ti, "Grandpa, I know there are many misunderstandings between you and Liuli, but she has explained it to me clearly. This is really just a misunderstanding." Zhao Ti looked at this grandson who had been raised by her own hands, and said calmly and firmly, "Are you saying that it is a misunderstanding that she plagiarized her brother's works many times and claimed them as her own? Or is it also a misunderstanding that she deliberately threw away my life-saving medicine when she saw me sick?" Zhao Xiukai's back stiffened when he heard this. Throwing it away on purpose? But Liuli clearly said that she was careless... Just when he was feeling complicated, Xia Liuli held his hand tightly: "Xiu Kai, forget it. I know that Master has misunderstood me too deeply. I shouldn't have come here today. I'm leaving..." Xia Liuli turned around and wanted to leave, but Zhao Ti's voice pierced her heart like ice: "Stop. Do you think you can escape like this? I tell you, no matter how careful your plan is, it will be exposed one day." Xia Liuli paused, she turned around, her eyes flashing with unwillingness and anger: "Zhao Ti! Don't go too far! Who do you think you are? You are just a dying man!" Zhao Ti sneered at the words: "Dying man? Humph! Even if I die, I will not let you succeed like this!" Xia Liuli wanted to argue something else, but Zhao Ti didn't want to listen anymore. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath: "Go away. I don't want to see you again." Xia Liuli gritted his teeth and finally left the ward with anger and unwillingness. Zhao Ti lay quietly on the bed, thinking about the next countermeasures in his heart. He knew that this contest had just begun...