Chiang Tian asked two nurses about the ins and outs of the situation before letting them go, and then stayed by Chiang Qing’s bedside waiting for her to wake up.
He was a tough guy, and although he and Chiang Qing were not heart-to-heart close, they were siblings, both surnamed Chiang, born of the same mother. Now that his older sister had been bullied, it was tantamount to bullying him and the Chiang family.
Even if it was his sister falling for a man she shouldn’t have and bringing it on herself, Cheng Su had gone too far. To strike at will, did she think the Chiang family had no one? That an uneducated village woman could trample over the Chiang family like this; if word got out, would not anyone dare to step on them in the future?
Cheng Su would definitely have to pay a price for this, but, well, she could be put aside for now. The concern was his older sister...
Chiang Tian thought of what the nurses had said and couldn’t help frowning.
Regardless of how Cheng Su provoked her, she wouldn’t reveal her own shortcomings in a fit, right? His sister had spelled out her thoughts so bluntly, even a valid point became invalid!
Moreover, she wasn’t senseless; otherwise, she wouldn’t have become a military doctor. She had always been intelligent, so how could she be so impulsive after a few provocative words?
Chiang Tian looked at Chiang Qing’s unconscious face, furrowing his brows tightly. Her face was pale and thin, with her cheekbones protruding; just looking at her like this felt rather chilling.
Could his sister really be just as Cheng Su had said, with some sort of mental problem, all for the sake of that man?
Feeling uneasy in his heart, Chiang Tian decided he couldn’t just stand by and do nothing.
"Hmm..." Chiang Qing let out a soft moan, her eyelashes and lids trembling.
"Sister, big sister," Chiang Tian gently patted her face, knowing full well how heavy his own hand was.
Chiang Qing slowly opened her eyes, staring blankly at the canopy above her.
"Sister..."
Hearing his voice, Chiang Qing turned her head and looked at Chiang Tian blankly.
Seeing her unfocused eyes, Chiang Tian felt a shiver run through his scalp.
"Xiao Tian?" Chiang Qing gradually regained consciousness and propped herself up: "Why are you here, where am I?"
His sister’s words sent a pang of panic through Chiang Tian, and he cautiously replied, "Big sister, you don’t remember anything?"
Remember what?
Chiang Qing’s consciousness and memories slowly gathered back, like thousands of images flying towards her, striking her directly. She clutched her head, "Ugh, my head hurts."
"Sister, don’t scare me!" Chiang Tian was truly frightened by her and hurriedly reached for her hand.
Chiang Qing caught his hand and turned her face sharply towards him, her expression one of terrified pallor: "I remember now. I just had a fight with Cheng Su. I..."
Heaven above, what had she done?
So many people, and she had said such things. Oh god, how could she face anyone after this?
How could this have happened, how could things suddenly turn out like this, how could she have said those words? That wasn’t her speaking, no!
"Sister, don’t be scared, don’t be scared!" Chiang Tian quickly embraced her.
"Xiao Tian, I... I can’t show my face anymore!" Chiang Qing threw herself into her brother’s arms, sobbing hysterically.
Chiang Tian had a splitting headache.
"Sister, it’s okay, Cheng Su that wretch got what she deserved, don’t worry, your little brother here will definitely avenge you," Chiang Tian comforted her.
Chiang Qing cried out, "No, it’s not right, I can’t live with this."
Chiang Tian continually comforted her, talking until his mouth was dry and his throat parched, until he finally managed to soothe her to sleep.
Looking at Chiang Qing’s haggard face, Chiang Tian felt a deep pain in his heart. This was something he couldn’t hide, nor did he dare to. His sister’s mental state was not good at all; he must tell their parents, no matter what, and first bring his sister back to the Capital for a check-up.