Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2653 - 2589: Driving You Crazy

With a flick, the light was switched on.

On the hospital cot, Chiang Xiao, tightly cocooned in her quilt with her head covered, sat on the edge, trembling.

"Who are you? Why are you here? Why did you suddenly let out a scream in the dead of night?"

Lu Junyou advanced toward her. Although he couldn't see her face, he could discern some long hair, indicating she was likely a woman.

Chiang Xiao lowered her voice, speaking rapidly, "I apologize for disturbing you. I... I was just admitted this afternoon. I... I had a nightmare, and when I woke up, I saw someone by my bed. I was absolutely terrified!"

Lu Junyou's eyes flickered.

"You were admitted this afternoon?"

"Yes, this is a hospital, isn't it? I paid for a private room, meant just for myself! I'm sorry, even though I disturbed you, it was unintentional. Please leave."

The Lu Family aimed to project an image of weakness, pity, and helplessness here in D State, thus they hesitated to confront her directly.

Consequently, Chiang Xiao felt emboldened.

As anticipated, Lu Junyou withdrew swiftly, and two men approached from nearby.

"Ascertain if any female patient was admitted to the adjacent ward this afternoon, the circumstances of her admission, and her ailment."

Lu Junyou murmured the instructions in a low voice.

"Understood."

Following this, Lu Junyou entered Old Master Lu's chamber to relay the situation.

"Master, please continue your rest. I've already dispatched someone to investigate. Rest assured."

"Hmm."

It was merely a patient's nightmare; what real concern could arise from it?

Lu Junyou observed him close his eyes once more, extinguished the light, and departed. His subordinate had already arrived with a report.

"Indeed, a woman was admitted this afternoon, complaining of persistent headaches. She was admitted for observation, with a check-up scheduled for tomorrow. As for the ward discrepancy, it was a minor clerical error by a nurse, who had written 303 indistinctly, making it appear as 305."

Lu Junyou's expression was impassive as he glanced back toward the door of the next room.

"Arrange for her ward to be changed."

"Yes, that was suggested, but the nurse stated it was too late for the day; they would transfer her first thing in the morning."

Yes, what could be accomplished at this late hour?

"Understood. You may proceed."

"Young Master, we will stand guard; it is time for you to rest."

Lu Junyou was obligated to remain with Old Master Lu, making it impossible for him to stay awake all night on guard duty; otherwise, what would tomorrow entail?

Lu Junyou knitted his brows, was silent for a moment, then commanded, "Ensure you remain vigilant."

"Yes."

He relocated to another ward.

Old Master Lu disliked sharing his room while sleeping, thus Lu Junyou could not remain in Old Master Lu's quarters.

Approximately half an hour later.

The hospital was enveloped in silence.

Then, a piercing scream shattered the quiet once more.

"Ah!"

The cry was startlingly sudden and piercingly loud.

Old Master Lu, who had just begun to drift off, was jolted awake.

He abruptly opened his eyes, bolting upright.

"Junyou! Junyou!"

The individuals stationed outside immediately pushed the door open and entered.

"Master!"

"What in the blazes is going on? Where did this lunatic emerge from?"

Old Master Lu felt as though his heart were about to leap from his chest, his body slick with cold sweat, and his hands and feet growing chilly.

He was an elderly man; being repeatedly startled awake like this was more than he could bear.

Shortly after, someone hurried into Chiang Xiao's ward.

The moment they burst in, Chiang Xiao unleashed another ear-splitting scream.

"Ah! A ghost!"