The accident site was not far from Lin'an, and the traffic police and ambulance quickly rushed to the scene upon receiving the news.
The Passat flipped completely, leaving a long mark as it dragged along the highway.
The police immediately began rescue operations, pulling the unconscious Su Zelin from the car and having him transferred to the ambulance on a stretcher by medical staff.
Dingsheng Mansion, New Era Headquarters.
Song Yuwei walked into Qin Shiqing's office, holding a cup of hot tea in her hand.
"Shiqing, I've brewed a pot of tea, why don't you have a cup?"
As the girlfriend's assistant, she not only made tea for Su Zelin in the morning but also for Qin Shiqing.
Perhaps guilt drove her for being the third party, or perhaps she hoped that if one day things did get exposed, Qin Shiqing might forgive her. Since the other party joined New Era, her attitude towards the rightful girlfriend had been very active and friendly, even a bit ingratiating.
"Ah, thanks, Yuwei!"
Qin Shiqing accepted the tea.
"Why so formal? We're good friends, after all."
As she spoke, Song Yuwei added in her heart, so I won't hold back with your boyfriend either. I'm really sorry!
"The boss is on a business trip to Shenghai today, right? How about we go to Haidilao together tonight? I need to buy a fall jacket, can you give me some advice then?"
Qin Shiqing agreed readily, "Sure, I don't have anything to do after work anyway."
"That's settled then, I'll come to find you after work!"
Song Yuwei was about to leave when another person came in; it was Zhang Yuying, the company's receptionist.
"Assistant Song."
Greeting Song Yuwei briefly, Zhang Yuying looked somewhat flustered and quickly said to Qin Shiqing, "Miss Qin, the hospital just called, President Su was in a car accident on the highway. His car collided with a trailer and has been sent to the People's Hospital."
Su Zelin had lost consciousness; his phone was on the passenger seat during the accident, got flung out the window, and was shattered by passing traffic. Although they found his ID on him, at that time, the computer network wasn't as advanced as in later years. Until Su Zelin regained consciousness, they couldn't contact his family.
However, the medical staff recognized his company from the business cards in his briefcase, so they first called the company reception to see if they could contact the injured person's family.
Upon receiving the call from the hospital, Zhang Yuying first thought of Qin Shiqing.
After all, Qin Shiqing was Su Zelin's publicly known girlfriend and his childhood friend, knew his parents, and naturally knew better how to handle this situation.
"Bang!"
Qin Shiqing couldn't hold the tea cup steady; it fell to the ground and shattered.
Just about to walk out of the office, Song Yuwei also stopped in her tracks, her face turning pale.
A car accident on the highway, and the other party was the notorious trailer known as the road killer, made them both instantly aware of the seriousness of the situation.
Qin Shiqing almost cried, her voice trembling, "How is he? How is he?"
Zhang Yuying shook her head, "The hospital didn't say, just asked me to help contact President Su's family before hanging up, so I came to find you first."
"I, I'll go to the People's Hospital right now!"
There was no way she could go to work today; Qin Shiqing turned and headed for the door.
"Shiqing, I'll go with you!"
Song Yuwei quickly caught up.
This matter tugged at Qin Shiqing's heart, but it tugged at hers just as much.
Although not the rightful girlfriend, Song Yuwei had set her heart on Su Zelin and never considered other men or marriage.
Su Zelin was Song Yuwei's world, if anything were to happen to him, her world would collapse.
Qin Shiqing nodded; she really needed someone by her side right now.
They quickly left the company, sitting in Song Yuwei's car.
"What should we do, Yuwei, Zelin should be okay, right?"
Although smarter than the assistant, Qin Shiqing was already at a loss, completely unable to think.
Song Yuwei was calmer, being a few years older than Qin Shiqing and having been in society for years, she had faced more storms. She reassured her solemnly, "Shiqing, don't panic. Let's go to the hospital and understand the situation first. Also, you need to contact his family!"
"Right, I need to inform Uncle and Aunt!"
Such a big accident, Su Jianjun and Zhao Lixia had to be informed.
With this thought, Qin Shiqing took out her phone and dialed Zhao Lixia's number.
It rang just a few times before being answered, and Granny Qin's voice came through the handset: "Hello, Shiqing!"
"Auntie..."
Qin Shiqing tried to keep her tone as calm as possible: "Zelin had a minor accident driving today."
"What?"
Zhao Lixia was startled and hurriedly asked, "Is it serious?"
"There shouldn't be any major issues; why don't you and Uncle come over first?"
Zhao Lixia had high blood pressure, couldn't handle much stress.
If she were to know it was a collision on the highway with a trailer, it would be disastrous; Granny Su might faint on the spot. So, before understanding Su Zelin's situation, she intentionally spoke lightly.
"Okay, your uncle is playing Mahjong, I'll call him to come back immediately, and then drive to Lin'an!"
Not chatting long, Zhao Lixia hung up the call and then hastily phoned her husband.
Despite Qin Shiqing saying Su Zelin shouldn't have any major issues, Granny Su only had one son. Though she often berated him, she truly valued him more than her life.
Arriving at the People's Hospital, they inquired slightly at the inpatient front desk, learning he was sent to the emergency room.
The two women could only wait outside.