Chapter 37

After leaving the hospital, Lee Dong-hwan and his subordinates returned to a lengthened military Hummer parked in the darkness.

The car was like a steel fort after it had been through special modifications, even the four tires had gone through bullet-proof treatment.

Once they got into the car, the driver who had been keeping watch of the car quietly started the car. The large car stealthily got out of the hospital's car park without creating any loud engine noise, and drove towards the highway.

The bright moonlight was scattered inside the car, sitting on the real leather seat in the middle was Lee Dong-hwan. He absentmindedly thought over some personal matters, his face which had a number of wrinkles seemed more weary than usual.

Gray Robe who sat across from him saw this made a soft sigh, and began to console him, "Master, don't be too hurt, Miss is just being stubborn. Miss is pure and kind-hearted, she may treat everybody coldly on the surface, but the fact is that she is more emotional than anyone. Actually, in Miss' heart she thinks of Master as family."

"I know that......" Lee Dong-hwan also sighed then said, "If Jieun doesn't think of me as family, then she wouldn't be so angry towards me. She more so wouldn't have followed our Lee Family's precepts and take the initiative to get married to Lisa."

"Then why do you still seem so sad, Master?" Gray Robe asked in bewilderment.

Lee Dong-hwan forced a smile and said, "Maybe I'm really old, even though I know Jieun was just throwing her temper at me, I still wish she would call me grandpa and be willing to spend more time with me. I let her grandmother down, and also let her mother down. I want to make it up for her, but she never gives me a chance......"

"Then...... what about master Byung-hun? He's already gone mad......" Gray Robe softly said.

"Hmph." Lee Dong-hwan coldly snorted, a tinge of cruelty flashed past his eyes, "I never thought of that bastard as my son ever since a long time ago! If it wasn't because he was Jieun's father, I'd have slaughtered him myself! The Lee Family never raises degenerates!"

Gray Robe no longer spoke, he was very clear that his master whom he had served for half his lifetime cherished his family very much, but towards those family members who did wrong, he shows them no mercy!

Lee Dong-hwan thought for a moment and suddenly asked, "Gray Robe, from that short exchange earlier, how strong do you judge Lisa to be?"

Gray Robe quivered, and spoke in a pained manner, "Unfathomable...... I've never met a person in this lifetime who could make me feel this helpless...... If I stake my life on it, perhaps I could hinder her for a while..... But to defeat her, I'm afraid that it can only be possible if the whole Group of Eight joined forces......"

Lee Dong-hwan helplessly laughed and said, "Even if the whole Group of Eight can defeat her, it'd still be our loss, because we still can't defeat the true her, not to mention that she still possesses other powers......"

"Master you mean......" Gray Robe had an appalled expression, "Master, could it be that that matter of sealing is true?"

Lee Dong-hwan shook his head, "I don't know, every time the 《Treaty of Gods》 is mentioned it seems so unreal, but if Lisa's strength is truly as unfathomable as you said, then the existence of the 《Treaty of Gods》 may not be impossible. After all, to be able to battle the whole Group of Eight all by herself, there isn't another that can be found in the whole of Huaxia."

"Then...... then doesn't that make her a monster!?" Gray Robe agitatedly said, "Before unsealing her battle power the whole Group of Eight is required to match her! If the seal truly exists, doesn't that mean that once she unseals herself we'd need more than half of the Yellow Flame Iron Brigade to even have a chance of taking her down!?"

"It's precisely because they're monsters, which is why the treaty's restriction is required." Lee Dong-hwan made a relieved smile and said, "Don't worry, leaving aside the treaty and setting rules on the Gods requiring opponents of the same level before releasing their seal, even if she truly released her seal under other circumstances, Lisa wouldn't go against us. Have you forgotten who I am to her?"

Gray Robe was stunned, then was overjoyed, he couldn't hold back his laughter and said, "Master is indeed wise! So Master had plan this all along! Today you asked Miss to divorce Ms. Lisa, but knowing her, she would definitely refused. And also mentioning about the iron law of Lee family to further restrict the possibility of divorcing Ms. Lisa. In that case... she will remain as the Lee Family's daughter-in-law!"

"Hehehe..." Lee Dong-hwan laughed and said, "Some matters would become boring when revealed. Actually all I did was allow these two youngsters to stay together to the best of my abilities. Although I've been secretly protecting Jieun for the past few years, I can't do it to the point of being impervious. Add on the fact that in recent years several people have already figured out the relationship between our Lee Family and Jieun, her safety has become a bigger problem. With Lisa by her side, it'd be like the last few crises, where Lisa deals with the problem perfectly without the need for us to interfere. Moreover, just who can take down Pluto who is one of the Gods?"

Gray Robe nodded in approval, and said, "But it'd be a problem if Miss and Lisa ever realizes Master's intentions, when that happens, it'd be terrible no matter who gets angered."

Lee Dong-hwan spoke in a deep voice, "All of this would depend on Jieun and her, how far they'd go together."

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In the ward, Lisa and Jieun stared at each other for ages, then Jieun finally turned her head away because it was awkward.

She continued to look outside the window, with a slight blush on her pretty face, she feigned being displeased as she said, "What the hell are you looking at? Now, you knew about my secret, do you feel very pleased with yourself?"

Lisa shyly smiled, "A little, but not much."

"Hmph, rest assured, what I said earlier were just words from anger, I wouldn't follow the Lee Family's stupid rules! I won't shamelessly beg you not to go. Once the two year contract is fulfilled, you can leave or not, it's up to you!" Jieun coldly said.

Lisa playfully looked at the angry woman who sat on the bed, "Hmm? So its up to me now? So... I can choose to stay?"

Jieun realized the fault in her words, and her expression turned even more bashful. She softly said, "What? What I mean is, I-I don't care if you're here or not, I won't be affected."

Lisa didn't say a thing, she continued to stare at Jieun, to the point that she got slightly upset. She finally couldn't bear that teasing look, so she fiercely turned her head back and rolled her eyes at Lisa, then said, "I told you to stop staring,! Did you not hear me!? Idiot!"

"Baby, you're really pretty......" Lisa suddenly softly spoke.

"......"

Jieun's wildly beating heart suddenly stopped, she even forgot to breathe.

A pair of autumn water-like eyes stared straight at Lisa, amongst the sparkling eyes were a little panic. After some time, her eyelashes fluttered as she blinked, and she lowered her head in silence.

After a spell of silence, Lisa took the initiative to speak, "Actually, the reason I came here tonight is because I really miss you."

"Yeah right." Jieun finally raised her head, her face was still as flushed as before,

"Aren't you going to say, I miss you too?" Lisa asked teasingly.

Gently stroking her hair, Jieun sighed, and her usual cold look finally returned, "Lisa, can you promise me something?"

"Yeah?" Lisa was curious, it was rare to see Jieun speak to her with such a serious tone.

Jieun said, "Could you be more like normal person? And put in effort into work instead of doing things that waste time and energy all day? I'm not against you playing around after work, I won't even say a thing even if you don't come home occasionally. I just hope that the you have a stable career, without giving off the impression of being someone unstable and imaginary. If you make some achievements, I can even give you the position of CEO... You have the capability, you're aware of that as well. You just aren't willing to take it seriously."

Lisa was stumped, with a smile she replied, "Baby, you're so sweet, you're becoming more like a wife!"

"What?" Jieun creased her beautiful brows.

"Just now, you're starting to like me don't you? You even encourage me so I can be the great CEO. Just tell me if you're already in love so I can prepare myself, okay?" Lisa said with a smile, "You're so cute, baby."

Jieun was a little embarrassed after hearing that, she pursed her lips and asked, "Stop talking nonsense! Will you promise me this or not?"

"Nope." Lisa directly rejected, "I really don't have any great ambitions, I think I'm fine being in the PR Department right now. I don't want to be involved in so many troublesome matters. If you really make me the CEO of the company, perhaps it'll end up closing down in three days. Therefore... although I'd love to please you, my dear wife, I truly don't want to force myself to do this. Sorry."

"You!" Being so straightforwardly rejected, Jeiun became so angry that her lips quivered, "Mud can never be turned to gold! Get lost! I don't want to see you!!"

"You look hot when you're angry."

Lisa deeply smiled, she didn't try to argue with Jieun, she just calmly walked out of the room and uttered, "Goodnight, baby."

"Idiot!" Jieun just throw a pillow to her, it was a pity that it only knocked against the wooden door.

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The next morning, Lisa's phone rang when she just brought breakfast for the ladies in the office. It was right at the moment before she was going to start her computer gaming career for the day.

Curious as to who would call her this early in the morning, she took a look and was surprised. It was Bambam, who was also one of Rose's competent subordinates. If something happened to Rose, it should be her who calls me, why is Bambam giving me a call so suddenly?

After she picked it up, Lisa asked while gnawing on her soup bun, "Hey, it's so early, what's the matter?"

Bambam who was on the other side of the line hesitated for a while, then said, "L-Lis... B-Boss Rose... s-she's.."

"Rose? What happened to her!?" Lisa heard mournfulness from Bambam's tone, and immediately became agitated. Could it be that something happened to Rose this morning!?

Lisa drove to ROSE bar hurriedly, and came to a screeching halt at its entrance, alarming all the surrounding bystanders.

Lisa got off the car, and immediately walked into the empty bar.

Inside the bar were people who wore different clothing, but they all sat there solemnly. When they noticed Lisa at the door, they all stood up and nodded to greet her.

These people were all part of Red Thorns Society and were Rose's trusted aides. They were at the level where they knew very clearly how close the relationship between Rose and Lisa, but also knew that Lisa was the hidden leader of the Red Thorns Society.

Bambam guarded the passageway. After seeing Lisa walk over, he gloomily went up to tell her, "Lis, boss Rose just fell asleep, but, she's out of danger now."

Lisa still in a bad mood, "Bam, tell me what on earth happened? How did Rose got shot?!"

Bambam blamed himself, "It was due to our inadequate defense measures, we were too careless..."

As it turns out, just yesterday night, Red Thorns Society accepted the submission of one of West Union Society's strongholds. As the boss, Rose naturally had to go there to receive their vow of loyalty.

But they never expected that amongst the leaders who were submitting, there was one who changed his mind at the very last minute, he drew out a pocket-sized pistol from his pocket and shot Rose in close proximity!

Although Rose herself had great agility, it wasn't possible for her to be fearless towards bullets like Lisa. Despite having good reflexes, as soon as she saw it coming, the bullet that was aimed for her heart still hit her belly!

Then the scene turned into chaos, the people of Red Thorns Society immediately killed off that hitman. Rose endured the bullet wound and immediately left the scene. Once she reached the car, she went into a semi-conscious state from the pain and blood loss.

"To be honest, with boss' years of experience she was definitely able to perceive that bastard pulling out a gun..." Bambam painfully said with red eyes, "But she has been too tired these pas few days. She sleeps no more than four hours a day, constantly holding meetings with the subordinates, forming plans, and she even needs to bring us around to take territory... This is why she was in a bad physical shape and couldn't react in time... it's all our fault for being useless. We only know how to fight and can't help her at all. We made her work hard in every aspect."

Lisa took a deep breath, then patted on Bambam's shoulder. She didn't say a thing, then walked directly towards Rose's room.

The number of bodyguards in the path was way more than before, it was obvious that everybody in Red Thorns Society was very nervous. After all, losing Rose is equivalent to losing Red Thorns Society's brain, it would collapse in an instant!

She walked into the room, the air which was usually full of fragrance was mixed with the smell of disinfectant, which was a strange combination.

At this moment, a petite figure stood in the room, what made Lisa surprised was it was Chen Rong.

Chen Rong wore a blouse, with well-developed breasts that stood straight. She wore compression tights that covered her exquisite butt.

She seemed pretty now because this young girl who came from the suburbs had gained a better fashion sense. It was a complete change from that country bumpkin a few days ago. The only thing that didn't change were her limpid eyes.

Chen Rong carried a basin of water in her hands with a white towel inside. It seemed like she had just helped Rose wipe her body. After seeing Lisa enter, her eyes reddened, "Lis... boss Rose... she's--"

"I know." Lisa forced a smile, "Don't worry, the doctor is already here."

Rose is lying on the large bed, there was already the frame for placing drips on it, with two packets of IV drips slowly trickling down.

When all's said and done, for Rose, home is the safest. She simply wouldn't enter a hospital and would only stay at home for treatment.

Chen Rong mournfully said, "The bullet has been extracted, but the wound would require a long time to heal, she nearly lost her life... Ms. Rose is a good person, I really wish nothing bad would happen to her."

"Since you're taking care of her, you should know by now her true identity right?" Lisa sighed then said, "Will you blame me for bringing you here?"

"I won't!" Chen Rong hastily shook her head, "I know that although Ms. Rose is... is part of the underworld, she treats me very well. She treats everybody very well, and everybody takes care of me here. Being here makes me feel very content. Don't worry big Lis, I won't tell my brother, but I think he would understand."

Seeing Chen Rong express her feelings, Lisa felt gratified. It seemed like Rose didn't choose wrongly, perhaps having this young lady by her side would be a good decision. She needed a partner, needed a suitable assistant, and possibly even a successor.

"You may go out first, it's enough with me here." Lisa said with a smile.

Chen Rong cutely nodded, then quietly walked out of the room and closed the door.

Lisa walked to the side of the bed, and stooped to look at the sleeping Rose.

At this moment the beauty's face was rather pale, her lips were even a little dry and cracked, unlike her usual appearance. Her beautiful eyebrows were slightly creased, as she seemed to be having an unhappy dream, and she also seemed to be in pain.

Lisa felt a little hurt inside. She slowly reached out her hand to touch Rose's face, and lightly caressed it. Her face was cold, but that just made Lisa feel more hurt.

Suddenly, Rose's eyelashes trembled, and she slowly opened her eyes.

Rose's eyes were a little unfocused, but she fixed her gaze on Lisa, revealing a gentle smile and softly asked, "Do I look ugly right now?"

Lisa sat on the side, and just looked at Rose.

"Is that a yes?" Rose showed a despairing smile.

Lisa shook her head, "Even if you're lying on the bed sick, you're still earth-shakingly beautiful, no one would dare to say that you look ugly."

Rose who went from grief to happiness couldn't help but giggle, but right after she laughed she frowned to suck in a breath of cold air as she had stretched her wound.

"Don't move, if your wound open it would be terrible." Lisa hastily admonished.

Rose spoke in a depressed manner, "It's all my fault for being too confident, I kept thinking that I could persevere, only when that person drew his gun out last night did I realize that I was too exhausted. If it's in the past, I wouldn't have gotten hurt so easily."

"Don't exhaust yourself so much, if you have difficulties you should tell me, I don't want to see you hurt." Lisa sternly said.

Rose bit her lip, "I know, I know that you could settle everything just by yourself, but I don't want to just rely on you. I want to help you too."

"Roseanne Park!"

Lisa suddenly shouted Rose's full name and glared at her fervently.

Rose's mind quaked, seeing Lisa's angry look she was feeling scared and was unable to say a word."

"I don't to see you hurt ever again, got it?!"

Rose's eyes immediately brimmed with tears, they flowed out and wet the pillowcase. She felt the blood in her body boiling, but other than sobbing she couldn't speak a word.

Lisa gently smiled, then took out two tissues on the bedside cabinet, and wiped away the tears at the corner of Rose's eyes, "Why are you crying? I didn't scold you or hit you. Do you know that when I heard that you were shot? It was like the bun that was in my mouth had become a bullet, and I swallowed that bullet. That was when I realized how important you are to me.

"Listen here, just please be careful next time okay? If you get shot for a stupid reason like this, I will lock you up like a canary in a cage without any hesitation." Lisa threatened.

Rose pouted, "Yes, boss."

Lisa who continued to wipe away Rose's tears, couldn't help but laugh and say, "Am I too sappy? I didn't put much thought into it when I said it, because that's just how I feel about you."

Rose grinned and shook her head, "I like it when you're being sappy."

"......"

After the tears were all wiped away, Lisa quietly pondered for a while, then asked, "Chipmunk, can I see your wound?"

"Uhm... y-yeah sure." Rose's pale face blushed a little as she spoke.

"Relax, I'm not gonna do anything. You're wounded, remember?" Lisa laughed, and began to gently lift the blanket on Rose.

After the blanket was taken off, Rose's body was revealed. She wore loose white pajamas. Vaguely seen underneath the pajamas, below the chest and above the abdomen was a bandage used to staunch the bleeding, there should also be medicine applied on it.

After carefully examining it, Lisa began to unbuton Rose's shirt.

Rose suddenly thought of something and bashfully said, "Lisa, I'm still wounded, remember?"

"Shut up! Witch!" Lisa couldn't help but smile, "I will heal you, so be still okay?"

"Huh? Heal me?" Although Rose was very curious as to what that meant, she knew that she had misunderstood Lisa's intentions. Her cheeks felt hot from shame.

Although the two had "dealt with each other" many times, having Lisa unbutton her shirt one by one to reveal her white jade-like skinned chest still made Rose feel exceptionally flustered. She turned her head away to hide from the embarrassment.

Rose had shut her eyes, and no longer paid attention to anything. Although the one in front of her was the person closest to her, she was still rather conservative in this aspect. Even her usual alluring appearance was only because she wanted to make Lisa happy.

Right now, the area above Rose's abdomen and below her chest was wrapped in a white bandage. It emitted the smell of Chinese medicine, which overwhelmed Rose's body fragrance.

Lisa squinted, then took out a pair of delicate scissors from the bedside cabinet, stuck it a little into the bandage and made a cut. The bandage wasn't too tight, when it was cut it gradually fell onto the bed, uncovering Rose's skin.

"Lisa what are you doing?" Rose felt awkward seeing this scene and asked in curiosity.

Lisa didn't answer, she just continued cutting until the bandage was completely cut loose. Then she carefully took it off, revealing Rose's gunshot wound.

Although it was painful, Rose didn't think much of it. She just looked at her mangled wound that Lisa was looking at.

To be honest, being hurt was no big deal to Rose, but if this gunshot wound left a scar on her belly, it would be hard for her to accept it as a young lady with a great body who loved being beautiful.

Lisa looked at the red wound in front of her eyes, then gazed tenderly at Rose and consoled her, "Don't worry, it's not like I'm some pretty girl who has never seen blood. To me, gunshot wounds are like a military medal, I'd only like it, I wouldn't loathe it."

"But I don't like it." Rose softly answered, then turned her head away.

Lisa smiled, then suddenly raised the scissors in her hands, and cut the forefinger of her other hand!

After Lisa cut her fingertip without any hesitation, red blood flowed out of Lisa's finger, dripping onto Rose's wound.

Rose's wound felt a chilling sensation after being in contact with the blood. She turned her head in confusion, and was completely shocked by what she saw!

"Lisa what are you--"

"Don't speak! Don't move! No matter what you see and what you feel, just be still!" Lisa admonished Rose.

Rose saw how serious Lisa's expression was and no longer spoke, she just stared at the blood dripping out of Lisa's finger and onto her wound.

Very soon, Rose began to feel an itch coming from her wound. It was a special feeling that couldn't be put into words; it was as if something was pulling on her skin and she couldn't control it at all. The pain that she felt gradually faded away, and turned into a strange numbing warmth.

But the next scene was difficult for Rose to imagine...

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