Hearing Fu Hanjiang's tone, Rong Zheng understood his intention, "Second Master, should I take care of it?"
"Yes."
Fu Hanjiang nodded slightly.
Of course.
Otherwise, would they leave such a ticking time bomb next to Xiangsi? This time it was intestinal cramps, and on a typhoon night with roads closed!
If he hadn't arrived in time, the consequences would have been unthinkable.
This Diao Yan had a truly malicious heart!
…
Meanwhile, Zhong Pei arrived at the hospital.
"Nurse, was there a patient named Sheng Xiangsi brought in just now?"
"Yes, in Observation Room 3."
"Thank you!"
Zhong Pei entered the observation room, which was quiet and empty. He walked softly and sat by the bed.
"Xiangsi…"
He gently took Sheng Xiangsi's hand as if handling a fragile item, murmuring, "I'm sorry, I was late... but thankfully, you're okay…"
In his palm, Xiangsi's hand moved slightly.
"Xiangsi?" Zhong Pei stiffened, "You're awake?"
Sheng Xiangsi frowned and slowly opened her eyes, "Zhong Pei... it's you."
She had been in so much pain, her consciousness was blurry, vaguely aware of being carried and brought to the hospital.
She hadn't expected it to be Zhong Pei.
Then again, who else but Zhong Pei would care so much about her?
In the typhoon weather with roads closed, only he would find a way for her.
"Yes, it's me."
Zhong Pei didn't know what she was thinking, he nodded, "I'm sorry, I was late. How are you feeling now?"
"Much better." Sheng Xiangsi was still very weak, her voice soft. "How did you know I was sick?"
"Jinting told me."
Oh. Sheng Xiangsi understood. That made sense—Mrs. Zhou was at the hotel, with Teacher Gu.
She noticed Zhong Pei was drenched, "Why are you…"
"It's nothing."
Zhong Pei smiled, unconcerned, "The rain was too heavy, I got a bit wet."
Hearing this, Sheng Xiangsi felt a lump in her throat. It was all for her.
"Zhong Pei, thank you... thank you."
Zhong Pei shook his head quickly, "I didn't do much."
How could he say he didn't do much? If it weren't for him, she might have ended up with a perforated intestine.
"Zhong Pei…"
Sheng Xiangsi reached for the bedside.
"What do you need?"
Zhong Pei saw this and asked quickly. "Is it this?" He picked up the large towel draped over the bed.
"Yes."
Sheng Xiangsi nodded, and Zhong Pei handed it to her.
"You're really..." Sheng Xiangsi was amused, "Why give it to me? It's for you. You're all wet, take off your coat and dry your hair."
"Oh, alright."
Zhong Pei smiled slightly, and Sheng Xiangsi lifted her hand, placing the towel over his hair, "Hurry up and dry it, don't catch a cold."
"Okay."
They exchanged smiles, understanding each other.
At the door, Fu Hanjiang stood silently with his hands in his pockets, staring at the two inside, his gaze growing darker and darker.
Rong Zheng stood behind him, not daring to breathe.
Suddenly, Fu Hanjiang turned and walked away briskly.
Uh-oh!
The Second Master was about to explode!
Rong Zheng hurried to catch up, "Second Master, where are you going?"
"Idiot!" Fu Hanjiang indeed exploded, glaring at Rong Zheng as if he were an imbecile, "Can't you see the situation? We're going back to Jiangcheng!"
The two of them were being so lovey-dovey; was there any place for him?
"But…"
Rong Zheng murmured in disagreement, "Second Master, I think you should go in and explain. You were the one who saved Xiangsi tonight…"
"No need!"
But Fu Hanjiang cut him off, his narrow eyes cold and proud, "Do I need her gratitude? Her thanks?"
Xiangsi had looked at Zhong Pei with such tenderness that she seemed about to melt!
She had smiled at him!
Fu Hanjiang felt it was ridiculous!
It was Zhong Pei's family who opposed their relationship, not them. Yet he had thought it was his chance?
Ridiculous, utterly ridiculous!
Even if he had rushed here, so what? Xiangsi would never look at him that way!
Rong Zheng wanted to say that gratitude was at least better than hatred, wasn't it?
But seeing Fu Hanjiang's dark face, he swallowed his words.
"Back to Jiangcheng!"
"Yes!"
…
As the morning light began to break, the wind and rain outside continued, though less intense than yesterday.
Zhong Pei entered, holding his phone.
He had just stepped out to take a work call, and upon returning, Sheng Xiangsi was awake.
"Xiangsi, you're awake?"
"Yes."
The observation room door had poor sound insulation.
She had heard bits and pieces, knowing he had work to attend to, "I'm fine now. If you have important things, go handle them."
Afraid he wouldn't agree, she added, "The nurse told me that Bai Ran called the nurse's station and said she'd be here soon."
"That's good."
Zhong Pei didn't leave immediately. He sat by the bed, looking at her intently, "Xiangsi, can I… come off your blacklist?"
"..." Sheng Xiangsi was speechless.
"I don't want much." Zhong Pei was afraid of being rejected, "Xiangsi, I'm trying hard. I just want a chance."
Sheng Xiangsi was taken aback. This…
She was lying here thanks to him.
If she refused, wouldn't that be ungrateful?
"Xiangsi, please? Let me off your blacklist?"
Seeing his clear, hopeful eyes, Sheng Xiangsi finally nodded, "Okay."
"Yes!"
Zhong Pei jumped up, "Xiangsi, you promised! No backing out!"
"Yes." Sheng Xiangsi laughed, "I don't have my phone with me. Bai Ran will bring it when she comes."
As they spoke, Zhong Pei's phone rang again.
Sheng Xiangsi urged him, "Go handle your business! Don't delay your important work!"
"Alright."
Zhong Pei had to leave. Without his family's support, he had to work hard for his future, "I'll go now! Call me if you need anything!"
"Okay."
Not long after Zhong Pei left, Bai Ran arrived.
She brought some porridge, "I asked the hotel kitchen to make it this morning… I'll serve you a bowl and feed you."
"Okay."
Bai Ran fed her porridge while looking around, "Where did he go?"
"?" Sheng Xiangsi was puzzled, assuming she meant Zhong Pei. "He had something to do and just left."
"Oh." Bai Ran smiled, "To be honest… last night, when he came down from the helicopter, he carried you in a princess carry! My god! It was so cool!"
What?
Sheng Xiangsi was stunned. Zhong Pei had come to get her in a helicopter?
"Wow!"
Bai Ran marveled, "He can fly a helicopter! Just like in the movies! Xiangsi, you have a good eye!"
Upon hearing this, Sheng Xiangsi felt heavy-hearted.
Why hadn't Zhong Pei mentioned it? Maybe he thought she wouldn't be that clueless? Or maybe he didn't want to burden her?
But she knew now.
This made it even harder to refuse Zhong Pei.