While Pei Xin was waiting at the entrance of the operating room, she borrowed Xu Nuo's phone to call Ling Jin. She only said that Ling Lin was injured, but she did not say why. She was very worried that Ling Jin would do something out of line if he found out about the truth.
Pei Xin asked if Ling Jin could bring some money over. She knew that the surgery fees and hospitalization fees would be a huge expense. She did not know how much it would be, but considering where she was… It would definitely be more than she can afford. She didn't know how to face Lu Huai now, so she didn't want to owe him any more favors.
Not long after she ended the call with Ling Jin, Lu Huai walked out.
Pei Xin watched as Lu Huai rolled down his sleeves and buttoned them up meticulously. Lu Huai's face was slightly pale, perhaps because of the large amount of blood he had donated.
Xu Nuo noticed that he had taken longer than expected and rushed over, "CEO Lu, are you okay?"
Lu Huai shook his head, his gaze passing over Xu Nuo and instead at Pei Xin. She awkwardly stood at the corner, unsure of what to do next.
Sensing Lu Huai's gaze, even though Pei Xin did not want to do it, she braced herself and said, "Thank you. I owe you today. If you need anything in the future, I…"
Pei Xin suddenly paused. Lu Huai — who stood at the peak of power and wealth — had nothing more he needed. However, it was not easy to take back what she said. She could only lower her voice and stammer, "I'll do everything I can to repay you."
"Alright." Lu Huai's voice wasn't particularly loud, but in the quiet corridor of the hospital, Pei Xin heard each word.
Pei Xin could not believe what she heard. She didn't expect Lu Huai to respond to her. Most people would avoid even looking at her, but Lu Huai gave her an answer that made her feel respected.
The door of the operating theater opened, and the doctor walked out. "The patient is out of danger and has been transferred to the intensive care unit. There will be a doctor coming over to change the dressing every morning at eight. You'll have to pay attention to the child's diet."
Pei Xin's heart was finally relieved after hearing the doctor's affirmations. She hurriedly bowed to the doctor and thanked him. "Thank you, doctor. Thank you so much."
"Don't thank me. It's my duty to treat and save the lives of others." As he spoke, he glanced at Lu Huai, who did not give a reaction. "If you want to thank someone, thank CEO Lu. Your son's blood type is exceptionally rare. If it wasn't for his help today, he might not have made it in time for the other hospitals to bring the blood here."
He nodded at Lu Huai and left the operating theater.
Pei Xin wished she could fly to the ward to see Ling Lin immediately, but she had to do her part. If it wasn't for Lu Huai today, Ling Lin might have…
She took out the money she had taken out this morning from her pocket and handed it to Lu Huai.
Lu Huai didn't understand what was going on and looked at her with eyes full of confusion.
"Please don't misunderstand. This isn't about what happened just now. It's about the snacks from a while ago and the medical fees you spent in the hospital after you saved me last time."
After hearing Pei Xin's explanation, Lu Huai still did not reach out to take it. He only stared back with a faint hint of anger in his eyes.
"Is this not enough? I'm sorry, I only have this much with me. Ling Lin's hospitalization will probably cost a lot of money as well. Tell me how much more I owe you. I'll go back to work and return it to you when the child is discharged. Also, I don't know how to thank you for this matter, but I'll definitely do everything I can to repay you."
Over the years, Pei Xin had gained the ability to read people's expressions well, so she could sense Lu Huai's rising anger. She assumed it must be because the amount she gave was not enough. However, she realized that the more she explained, the angrier the other party became. After a while, she did not dare to speak again.
Still, the money in her hand was still in front of Lu Huai. Her eyes were filled with sincerity.
"Save it for that brat's treatment. I have more than enough money." Lu Huai tried his best to suppress the anger in his heart and make his tone as calm as possible.
He didn't give Pei Xin a chance to speak and turned to leave.
Pei Xin wanted to chase after him, but when she remembered that Ling Lin was still in the ward, she stopped in her tracks. Once the man turned the corner, she quickly went to the ward.