Xue Lin's classmates were also in the parking lot. They were talking about Lin Tingfeng's situation. Seeing Xue Lin coming out of her car, they called out, "Xiao Lin, over here!"
Xue Lin walked to them gingerly. "Aren't you guys tired?"
A girl said, "We are but we all feel guilty."
Xue Lin frowned. "Why should you feel guilty? Did you push Xiao Lin off the cliff?" They walked together and went inside the hospital.
Someone shook his head and said, "Xiao Lin, you are as heartless as ever. We know you guys are not on friendly terms but worrying a bit about his wellbeing won't harm you."
Xue Lin shook her head. She explained in a matter of fact voice, "You are wrong. If your worry helps Xiao Lin, then you should most certainly worry. But if your worry doesn't help anyone but make you feel worse, then it's worthless."
Puja patted her back. "Xiao Lin is Xiao Lin. She is so wise and mature."
They headed to the VIP section after talking to the receptionist. Someone suddenly mentioned, "Hey Xiao Lin, you are the last person he saw. Did you know anything?"
Someone else asked, "You two had a fight?"
One of them recalled and added, "Yeah, I think I heard some people talking about an heir bullying a beautiful lady in the lobby and was rescued by a handsome guy."
Xue Lin defended herself, "He was annoyed that I gave him a piece of mind. He is the one who raised his voice. I am innocent. And there was no handsome guy around me."
Xiao Fu said, "He was cursed by you." He wouldn't be surprised if Xue Lin cursed Lin Tingfeng. They were like born enemies.
Xue Lin didn't deny that something like that indeed was going inside her head. However, she didn't do it. So, she replied, "If I cursed him, he would be dead by now. We would have attended his funeral today."
"…" Everyone turned quiet. They had no intention of making her their enemy. They weren't as foolish as Lin Tingfeng.
They found Mrs. Lin in front of Lin Tingfeng's room. She was sobbing while clinging onto her second daughter. The whole family was upset. Lin Tingfeng was their only heir, so of course they would be sad. They expressed their condolences and handed the distraught family a fruit basket. After staying there for half an hour, they walked out of the hospital.
"Man, I feel bad for his family." Someone said. Others also agreed.
"Where's the point of feeling bad for them when their son doesn't care about them. He should've been more careful when he was driving." Puja said.
"Let's go to a bar, guys. I've still got some time left." Someone suggested.
His friend said, "I know a bar around the corner. Come with me."
"I'm going home. I'm tired." Xue Lin rejected the offer. She was out for the whole day. All she wanted was to go home and sleep on the comfy bed. Not to mention it was quite hot and humid. She felt her energy get drained.
"Ah, okay! See you another time, Xiao Lin." They bade her good night and left. Xue Lin yawned and slowly walked toward her car. There weren't many people around. She got a bit careless and bumped into someone. That person was wearing a black t-shirt and black pants. His head was covered with a hood.
Xue Lin turned and said, "I'm so sorry. I didn't see you." She didn't see who it was but she started to feel uncomfortable and guarded up. Something about the guy felt off to her. 'I should have left before my classmates left.' She thought. She tried not to show panic even though her heart was racing. Her hand unhurriedly slid into the pocket of her shirt where she kept the car key. She decided to use it if he attacked her.
The person was taller than her. It was a man, she could tell. Upon hearing her voice, the guy paused but he didn't turn to face her. He nodded slightly and walked away.
Xue Lin was looking at his direction until he left and sighed in relief. She quickly unlocked the car and went inside. For some reason, she looked inside the car if someone was there or not. Afterward, she quickly drove away.
After she left, the guy in the black clothes came out from behind a bush near the hospital and observed the gray car. A creepy smile lingered on his mouth. "Same voice, same smell. Even if you have become thinner, even if you have become womanlier, I can still recognize you. Finally, I've found you, Xue Lin." That guy stood there for an hour and then left. He walked slowly and hummed a song. He was in a good mood.