Second update,

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"Qin Fang, I need you to stay calm, and please don't act rashly!"

Even though Ning Yumo had already told him who was behind the incident, she still didn't want him to act irrationally on this matter. If things escalated, even she might not be able to help Qin Fang.

"I understand! Sister Ning, I won't make things difficult for you!"

Qin Fang nodded and promised, although Ning Yumo still had her doubts about his assurance.

After hanging up the phone, Qin Fang stood quietly outside Xiao Nan's hospital room. Looking at the sleeping Xiao Nan, he silently contemplated how to deal with the situation. Just as he said, he wasn't going to let it go.

"Qin Fang, did you get to the bottom of things?"

Fan Ning had just finished sorting out Xiao Nan's hospital admission when Qin Fang returned from his call and inquired about it.

Qin Fang hesitated for a moment but decided not to keep anything from Fan Ning, telling her about Ye Xiang's involvement.

"Ye Xiang? You're saying Ye Xiang targeted Xiao Nan?"

But when Fan Ning heard the name "Ye Xiang," she was visibly surprised, and her expression turned quite strange.

"Do you know something?"

Qin Fang was taken aback and immediately sensed that things might not be as simple as they seemed, so he asked right away.

"I don't know the details, but I do know that Sister Yun's first love was named Ye Xiang..."

Fan Ning shook her head. Her understanding of Xia Yun wasn't extensive; she only knew about her past lover from a casual conversation. Before, she hadn't thought much of it, but suddenly linking Ye Xiang and Xia Yun together brought it all back to her.

"Xia Yun..."

Hearing that name again, Qin Fang felt like things were suddenly becoming simpler, as if all the roots traced back to her.

Qin Fang had probed into Xia Yun's heart but his main focus was whether she was connected to the Spy Organization or not, not who she had been in a relationship with.

However, Qin Fang knew that Xia Yun had always been single. Knowing that Xiao Nan was interested in her, Qin Fang had brought them together, but he hadn't expected that playing matchmaker would end up harming his brother, which made him feel even more remorseful.

"Ning Ning, help me get in touch with Xia Yun. She has to explain this matter to me, otherwise..."

Although Qin Fang was reluctant to go after a woman, if Xia Yun really was involved in setting up Xiao Nan, he wouldn't give her an ounce of face.

"Qin Fang, I don't mean to dissuade you, but Ye Xiang's identity is sensitive. You really must think twice before acting! I'll keep an eye on Sister Yun for you..."

Not just Ning Yumo, but after learning Ye Xiang's identity, Fan Ning also couldn't help but frown and speak out. She was Qin Fang's woman, naturally not wanting any harm to come to him.

"You don't need to worry about that. I know what I'm doing!"

Qin Fang shook his head, his determination was unwavering and not easily swayed by a few words.

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Xiao Nan's injuries were mainly bruises and lacerations. While not too severe, they definitely couldn't be considered minor. However, it seemed he would need to stay in the hospital for a few days.

The patient was in a VIP single room, secured by Ning Yumo. Of course, the cost was as usual, but such expenses were trivial for Qin Fang.

Fresh flowers had been arranged in a vase in the room, filling the air with their scent, yet they couldn't entirely mask the antiseptic smell of the hospital. Qin Fang sat beside the ward, keeping watch, while Fan Ning went to buy some food for Qin Fang.

Ever since Xiao Nan's accident, Qin Fang had been feeling guilty and naturally had little appetite. It was enough to make Fan Ning feel quite distressed.

"Second Brother, I've let you down!"

It was evening by the time Xiao Nan woke up. He hadn't slept all night, and after enduring such a beating, he was utterly exhausted both mentally and physically. When he finally managed to relax, he slept profoundly, although the price was waking up with his body aching fiercely.

Qin Fang seemed extremely regretful; if it weren't for his meddling in trying to set Xiao Nan up with someone, Xiao Nan wouldn't have suffered this undeserved disaster.

"What have you got to be sorry for, Qin Fang? And Yun... How is Xia Yun now?"

A faint smile squeezed onto Xiao Nan's pale face. He bore no resentment towards Qin Fang, and to Qin Fang's surprise, the first person Xiao Nan thought of was Xia Yun.

"Second Brother, have you gone confused? I have already looked into it thoroughly. It was Xia Yun who caused your plight. Had it not been for her, you wouldn't have encountered such an undeserved disaster!"

Qin Fang suddenly spoke with a hint of anger—not directed at Xiao Nan, but at Xia Yun, who, until now, there had been little news of.

"Fourth Brother, you've got it wrong... Although this matter is somewhat related to Xia Yun, it's not her fault!"

Xiao Nan not only didn't blame Xia Yun but even tried to untie the knot in Qin Fang's heart.

"Second Brother…"

Qin Fang wanted to say more, hoping Xiao Nan wouldn't be blinded by his feelings, but by then, Xiao Nan was able to speak and immediately interrupted Qin Fang, "Don't rush; let me explain everything to you in detail, and you will understand..."

"Alright, go ahead!"

Qin Fang hesitated for a moment but then nodded; he too was eager to know what exactly had happened the previous night that led to Xiao Nan's current state.

The story was actually quite simple. After Qin Fang and Fan Ning said their farewells, Xiao Nan intended to take Xia Yun to see a movie. However, while parking, Xiao Nan's car brushed against Ye Xiang's, and the two got into a dispute over the same parking spot.

It just so happened that Ye Xiang was Xia Yun's ex-boyfriend. Although they had broken up years ago, it was unexpected that they met again at such a moment.

Ye Xiang appeared gentle on the surface, but was somewhat insidious in private. Despite the dispute, he graciously yielded the parking spot to Xiao Nan, of course, out of respect for Xiao Nan's presence.

Initially, this incident would have left Xiao Nan with a good impression of Ye Xiang, but it was only after they were alone that Xia Yun revealed Ye Xiang's true colors to Xiao Nan and shared the events of their past romance. Perhaps Ye Xiang's appearance had dampened Xia Yun's spirits, causing the two to head to a bar for a drink.

Unexpectedly, while drinking merrily, Xia Yun became slightly intoxicated, and Xiao Nan planned to take her to a hotel to spend the night. However, just as they were about to leave the bar, they stumbled upon a routine inspection. Coincidentally, a quantity of Ecstasy Pills was found on Xiao Nan, and so he was arrested by the police on drug trafficking charges.

Xiao Nan felt it was a grave injustice; he had been drinking with Xia Yun the entire time and he wasn't interested in such substances. Yet, exactly during the police raid, Ecstasy Pills were found on him. It had to be either someone had planted them on him amidst the chaos or someone had deliberately framed him.

After Xiao Nan's arrest, all his belongings, including his cell phone, wallet, and ID, were confiscated. Then someone came to interrogate him and they even resorted to torture to force a confession of drug trafficking.

Xiao Nan was no fool. How could he admit to a crime like that? He insisted he had been framed, but his resistance only resulted in a beating, further convincing Xiao Nan that someone was out to frame him. Right before he passed out, he accidentally overheard a name: Young Master Ye.

The number of Ye's that Xiao Nan knew, especially those in Ninghai City with the power and potential grudge to target him, narrowed down to one person.

After Xiao Nan's explanation, it seemed that Xia Yun really wasn't involved. But after a whole day and night, Xia Yun still hadn't shown up, and even her phone was unreachable, which was very intriguing.

"Second Brother, leave this matter to me. If I don't seek justice for you, I will have let you down as a brother!"

The more Qin Fang learned about the situation, the worse his impression of Ye Xiang became, and he was even more determined to seek justice for Xiao Nan.

"I think it's better to let this go. Commoners can't fight against officials, and that guy's father is the police chief. If we tackled him, we'd be the ones to suffer. I've already taken this beating; if I dragged you into this, I'd feel responsible for you! Let's drop it..."

Xiao Nan sounded somewhat disheartened. He might have some clout in Southern Yue, but Ninghai wasn't Xiao Family territory, and no one was inclined to give Xiao Nan much face here.

It was one thing to be beaten up this time, but in the end, he was freed. If he pondered revenge, he might not be so lucky to get out the next time.

"You don't need to worry about this; I have my ways! If Ye Xiang won't come to apologize, then I'll make his father, Ye Heng, come in person..."

Qin Fang's anger had no outlet, and he felt an indescribable frustration. Seeing Xiao Nan in such a miserable state and sensing his slightly subdued mood only made Qin Fang feel worse. Knowing that Xiao Nan had always been optimistic and easygoing, the current emotional decline showed the severity of the impact this incident had on him.

"Fourth Brother, listen to me, let's just leave it at that! If you really want to help me, help me check on Xia Yun. As long as she's safe, that's all that matters..."

What Qin Fang didn't expect was that not only was Xiao Nan resigned, but even as he lay in the hospital, his concern was still for Xia Yun, who had yet to surface. It was clear that this time Xiao Nan had genuinely fallen for Xia Yun.

"I will take care of that for you, just focus on recovering!"

Qin Fang nodded. Xiao Nan's request was not much to ask. Even without Xiao Nan's mention, he had already planned to find Xia Yun and clear up the situation, as it seemed she knew more than anyone else. (To be continued. For further developments, please visit www.qidian.com. More chapters are available, support the author, support genuine reading!)

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