The few people were about to speak when Zhang Yang quietly waved his hand, signaling them to keep silent.

After settling Mi Xue into the ward, Zhang Yang quietly walked out. The others had all gathered there too, trailing closely behind him.

"Zhang Yang, how is Mi Xue?"

Hu Xin, being the most impatient, rushed to Zhang Yang's side. Seeing that Hu Xin was unharmed, Zhang Yang finally let out a breath of relief.

He had quickly assessed Hu Xin earlier and knew he wasn't seriously hurt, but since he hadn't examined him closely, seeing him now hopping around alive and well completely set his mind at ease.

"She's fine. How about you?"

A faint, subtle smile touched Zhang Yang's lips. This was the first time he had smiled since the incident began.

"What could be wrong with me? Can't you see I'm strong as an ox!"

Hu Xin grinned widely. He still had gauze wrapped around his head, but this time his grin was too exaggerated, pulling at the wound and causing him to involuntarily wince in pain.

Hu Xin's expression made everyone else laugh too.

But this laughter was only possible because Mi Xue was safe. Otherwise, they wouldn't have been in the mood. Earlier, they had been frantically inquiring around the hospital and finally learned that Mi Xue was undergoing surgery. At that moment, everyone's hearts had seized up, and they had rushed toward the operating theater.

Just as they reached the entrance of the building, they saw Zhang Yang pushing Mi Xue out. At that moment, they still didn't grasp the full situation, and only now did everyone’s tension finally ease slightly.

"Xiao Bin, who is she?"

Zhang Yang asked Xiao Bin softly. Following closely beside Xiao Bin was a woman with long hair dressed in brown. She wasn't old, perhaps around twenty-two or twenty-three, and Xiao Bin was gripping her arm tightly with one hand.

"I don't know who she is, but she was the one driving the motorcycle. You told me to keep an eye on her, and I didn't trust her, so I brought her here!"

Xiao Bin shook his head. Everyone had gone to the hospital earlier, and he too had worried, wanting to follow, but he couldn't shake off the task Zhang Yang had assigned him.

The person who drove the motorcycle was the culprit behind Hu Xin and Mi Xue's injuries; he absolutely had to keep her watched.

It was around that time that the motorcycle driver removed her helmet. Seeing that it was a woman, he had brought her directly to the Third Hospital. Since she was the one at fault, it was only right for her to come to the hospital to see the patients she had injured. As for the wrecked motorcycle, Xiao Bin had no mind to deal with that.

"Let go of me, you're hurting me!"

The woman suddenly frowned and cried out, a look of impatience on her face.

Zhang Yang also noticed her now. After she removed her helmet, Zhang Yang hadn't recognized her at first. Only after a closer look did he realize that her clothes were indeed the same as the person driving the motorcycle earlier.

"Hurting you? If you weren't a woman, I'd feel like beating you up!"

Hu Xin suddenly turned back and spoke fiercely. Hu Xin's appearance was already menacing, and now with the gauze bandage and traces of blood on his face, he looked even more terrifying.

The woman flinched, instinctively stepping back unnaturally from his frightful demeanor.

"You—you all, don't cause trouble! I know I hit you. Isn't it just about compensation? Name a price, and I'll pay you!"

The woman now appeared quite frightened, but her words were relatively clear. However, the moment she brought up money, the surrounding people instinctively frowned.

"Money? You think a few lousy coins make you great? It's best if Mi Xue is alright. If something had happened, no amount of money would be enough!"

Hu Xin glared fiercely, his voice even harsher this time. Gu Cheng, Xiao Bin, and the others also stared coldly at the woman. For students like them, what they hated most were those who flaunted their wealth. Furthermore, they already had one rich person, Zhou Yichen, whom they disliked; now here was another.

After Hu Xin finished speaking, he suddenly took a large stride forward, closing in on the woman.

"Ah!"

The woman shrieked in surprise at Hu Xin's movement, and tears welled up in her eyes. Hu Xin truly looked quite frightening.

"Hu Xin, that's enough!"

Zhang Yang pulled Hu Xin back, shaking his head at him.

"Hmph!"

Hu Xin snorted angrily before walking over to stand beside Xiao Dai. Ever since he was injured, Xiao Dai had been extremely concerned for him, a treatment he certainly enjoyed from a beauty.

"Xiao Bin, find out her address and phone number, or have her family come to cover the medical fees, then she can leave. I'm going inside to watch over Mi Xue!"

Zhang Yang said softly, then walked directly into the ward. Mi Xue had just passed the critical stage, and that system in his head was constantly urging him to level up; he truly had no time to deal with these trivial matters right now.

"Got it. I know how to handle this!"

Xiao Bin agreed, called Hu Xin over, and took the woman aside. Xiao Dai followed them. Gu Cheng went into the ward with Zhang Yang.

Inside the room, a fresh, thick layer of gauze was wrapped around Mi Xue’s forehead. Zhang Yang and Gu Cheng exchanged a look, both showing wry smiles. Mi Xue’s head bandage had only just been removed a few days ago; it seemed her head had become fated with gauze.

"Cheng Zi, Mi Xue is stable now. I’m going to rest a bit; you should rest too!"

Zhang Yang whispered to Gu Cheng, then directly sat on the bed next to Mi Xue, lying back with his eyes closed near the headboard.

Because of Zhang Yang, Mi Xue was placed in a premium ward this time, and no advance payment was required. This evoked a feeling of warmth in Zhang Yang’s heart. Honestly, the Third Hospital had treated him exceptionally well; achieving this was no small feat. Of course, he also understood that without the strength he had demonstrated, he wouldn't have received such preferential treatment.

"Host, the time is nearly up. Do you choose to upgrade, or maintain your current state?"

As soon as he lay down, the mechanical female voice sounded again in his mind, seemingly desperate for Zhang Yang to upgrade.

"Upgrading is fine, but I must figure out exactly what benefits upgrading will bring me!" Zhang Yang thought inwardly.

"Wasn't it explained before? Once the system is upgraded to Level Two, you can begin accepting Level Four missions and also unlock the database!"

"Not enough. I have no interest in those missions of yours. This single mission has kept me on edge for days. This is only Level Three; I don't know what a Level Four mission would be like. I'm not foolish enough to accept one just to face annihilation if I fail. Tell me, what other benefits do I gain from upgrading?"

Zhang Yang thought calmly. After being deceived last time into taking on this mission, he was determined to clarify everything this time; otherwise, it was better to remain as he was. At least that way, he wouldn't have so many worries. As for the inevitable events, if they happen, they happen; this is fate, and it cannot be changed. He had completely come to terms with that now.

"After upgrading, the Host will also receive one reward mission. Generally, reward missions are not difficult, but unfortunately, there is only one chance for a reward mission per upgrade," the mechanical female voice stated slowly after a brief silence.

………… Thanks to the friend Gu Hongjiufei for the tips. Special thanks to old friend Yan Hui for two instances of 1888 Qidian Coin tips. Xiao Yu thanks you all for your support! C