All Chapters of The Flaming Lips: Chapter 161 - Chapter 170

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Chapter 161: Open and See

"Sister Gloria!"Officer Zheng led me to the backyard of the police station, and as soon as we stepped out, I heard Bao's voice.He jumped out of the police car, lively and energetic, and flew into my arms like a little bird. "I missed you so much! Why did it take you so long to come for me?"I rubbed his round head and looked at his chest through the collar of his shirt. It had been a while, and the wound where he was scratched had already scabbed over, but it still looked gruesome, making my heart ache."Don't cry, I'm fine. Old Man Zheng said the bad guys were caught and punished; they've avenged me. I'm not scared anymore!" Bao wiped my face with his chubby little hand."I want to be a policeman when I grow up, and catch all the bad guys who bully you and Mom." He patted the cosplay police uniform he was wearing. "Look, am I handsome?"I nodded, my throat tight, and turned to Officer Zheng to say thank you. "Uncle Zheng, I'll take him now.""You still need to go to the hospi

Chapter 162: Thank You for Taking Care of the Quinoa

"This... what is this?"I looked at Stan Wallace, not even daring to reach out at first.Seeing my dumbfounded expression, Stan Wallace chuckled softly and extended his hand a bit further, "Take a look yourself."I couldn't describe the jumble of emotions in my heart; it was full, heavy, and tinged with a bittersweet feeling. "This is the first gift you've ever given me."As I spoke, I carefully took the item from Stan Wallace's hand, holding it with both hands as if afraid it would slip away, cautiously unfolding the corners.The blackout curtains were open, allowing the warm, bright sunlight to flood the room. The window was slightly ajar, and a breeze rustled through the treetops, carrying the scent of jasmine on the bedside table, filling my lungs with warmth and fragrance.The lid of the gift box was a bit tight, making a muffled click when I opened it. The light dazzled my already teary eyes, causing tears to flow down.A diamond ring was nestled inside the box, sparkling

Chapter 163: The Teeth Are Very Pretty

When the parties involved voluntarily reach a settlement, there's nothing a lawyer can do about it.A vibrant life was erased by two hundred thousand, while the culprit remained at large.After that, I fell ill for a whole week, with recurring high fevers, feeling as if all my bones had been sucked out of me, leaving me utterly weak. Every day, I lay in the bed next to Stan Wallace's, hooked up to an IV drip.Tao Xuan came to visit a few times, but due to my dizziness and disorientation, the pleasantries were left to Stan Wallace. I was only responsible for eating, drinking, and sleeping.One day, a new young nurse, who hadn't properly taken over her duties, came straight to my bedside, showing great concern and emphasizing how much she valued VIP patients.She was overly enthusiastic, and in my weakened state, I couldn't get a word in. When she noticed something was wrong and checked my temperature, she was shocked to find I had a high fever. She muttered that no one had told her

Chapter 164: Journey Home

My illness had improved, and Stan Wallace underwent his final check-up at the hospital today. The results, which were supposed to take twelve hours, were delivered to the attending physician within just two. Officer Zheng personally came to hear the results. When the doctor announced that Stan Wallace could be discharged, he, like me, was all smiles.He loudly exclaimed that it was finally some good news and that we should celebrate properly.I turned around, grabbed Stan Wallace's hand, and jumped up and down on the spot, my eyes blurring with tears of joy as I whispered, "That's great, Brother."Stan Wallace didn't say anything, but a faint smile played on his lips as he slowly rubbed his thumb over the back of my hand.Stan Wallace's arm and fingers had recovered better than the doctors expected, but he still couldn't lift heavy objects or overexert himself. Rehabilitation would need to continue.I carefully jotted down the times and precautions in a small notebook and put it

Chapter 165: Grandma

"Gloria Kit, why is your face so red?" Ken Sheridan was wearing Stan Wallace's clothes, the sleeves and pants were a bit too long for him, but he didn't seem to care at all.Trista Fowler threw a longan at him. Ken Sheridan caught it straightforwardly, peeled it, and ate it. "Only Qiqi loves me, it's really sweet."Trista Fowler rolled her eyes."You have a fever again." Stan Wallace glanced at me with a faint smile, his calm face making the lie sound natural.I lowered my head, embarrassed, the cherries in my hand slipping and falling back into the water basin with a clatter."You're even more fiery than the Red Boy." Ken Sheridan picked up another longan and turned to rummage through the fridge, "No one stops me today, I won't leave until I'm drunk."During Stan Wallace's hospitalization, everyone seemed cheerful, no one showed any signs of worry, but in reality, everyone knew, there was a gap in each person's heart.This kind of anxiety over an uncertain outcome and the fear

Chapter 166: Neither Agreeing with You Nor Blessing You

I paused slightly as I dressed, then quickened my pace; it would be inappropriate not to go out and greet them.When I reached the living room, Stan Wallace had his back to me. Grandma was wearing a green qipao, her hands folded in front of her, her head tilted slightly, looking attentive but not stern. The anti-slip chain of her gold-rimmed glasses dangled on one side of her face, while the other end swayed gently.I raised my hand, about to greet them, when Grandma caught sight of me out of the corner of her eye. She hesitated for a moment, glanced at me without changing her expression, adjusted her glasses, and then turned back to Stan Wallace with a smile, saying, "Grandma is old now, with stents in her heart. I can't get too excited or be startled. What you want to say won't scare me, will it?"My hand, which was just about to wave, stopped by my ear, curling back to my front. Before Stan Wallace could speak, I called out with a smile, "Hello, Grandma."When Stan Wallace looke

Chapter 167: I Want Those Men to Go to Jail

The call was from Harley Gunther, telling me that the big fish had been caught.My heart skipped a beat, and I immediately arranged to meet Tao Xuan at the Zero Degree Club.Harley Gunther was already waiting at the entrance.According to my plan, he should have been hiding in the shadows, guarding the front and back entrances of the club."Are you here alone?"As I asked, I looked around, and seeing a few non-mainstream dressed people buying stinky tofu across the street, I felt relieved."No, everything is set up as you instructed. Don't worry."Harley Gunther raised his eyebrows with a flamboyant smile. He then pulled out a platinum necklace from his pocket, hooked it with his index finger, and dangled it in front of my eyes, "A birthday gift. Finally, I have the chance to give you something."When Stan Wallace was injured, I told all my friends who were clamoring to celebrate my birthday that I had taken a tutoring job out of town and wouldn't be back for a while.Since I

Chapter 168: It's Inappropriate for You to Lead Me This Way

The masquerade ball began on time.As the soothing, gentle music started, couples took to the dance floor. Tao Xuan and I put on our masks and made our way to the center of the area surrounded by booths, moving closer to those four men in the swirl of dancing."Can you waltz?" Tao Xuan suddenly asked.My eyelashes fluttered, and I replied, "My parents used to dance it. I watched them often, so I learned."Leading Tao Xuan into a turn, I shifted to the side to avoid blocking the small camera at his collar.Within twenty minutes, those men got up and left, while the girl serving them was already unsteady on her feet.My heart pounded irregularly in my chest. I quickly settled the bill with Tao Xuan and left. As we exited, we saw those men getting into a car and driving away.I pulled out my phone to send a message to Harley Gunther, but my hands were shaking too much to enter the password. Suddenly, the screen lit up; it was a call from Harley Gunther.I swiped to answer and imme

Chapter 169: Stealthily

Yongan City is vast, and just meeting up with a friend can take one or two hours of travel, let alone after such a long day. By the time I got on the subway, it was already close to nine o'clock at night.I had just received a message from Stan Wallace, asking me what time I would be home. I found a seat on the subway and messaged him that I was on my way back. Usually, we are both busy with our own things and have gotten used to communicating through messages, never prying into each other's affairs. It's a sign of trust, a habit formed over years of a restrained sibling relationship.I thought the conversation would end with a simple exchange, but before I turned off the screen, I saw "typing..." at the top of Whatsapp for a while, followed by another message from Stan Wallace: The masks you put on top of the shoe cabinet are almost out. I'm going to the company tomorrow, and we'll go buy some more when I get back in the evening.I was a bit surprised and couldn't help but wonder w

Chapter 170: Li Sifan

That night, I wanted to talk to my grandmother, but she was obviously still angry and didn't want to talk to me. When I returned to the room and tried to speak, she turned off the light and told me that she was too old to stay up late and needed to sleep. I could only stop talking and look for another opportunity.After that day, Stan Wallace and I had no chance to be alone. My grandmother would magically appear in any corner of the house, even if we sneaked out at midnight, she would keenly sense it and switch from a deep sleep to a state of wakefulness in a second.She didn't need to say much, just stare at me with her sharp yet gentle eyes, occasionally holding her chest and saying she wasn't feeling well, and I couldn't do anything.I originally thought that as long as Stan Wallace and I didn't act too close in front of the elderly, and were obedient, she would gradually accept me and our relationship.But I obviously still thought things were simple, and underestimated my gran

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