Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Tang Hai said, âIâve already bought the things and Iâm downstairs at the hospital. Just tell me your room number, or else the things I bought will be wasted.â
Xia Xin had no choice but to tell Tang Hai her room number, and he arrived shortly after.
Setting down the fruit basket and milk, Tang Hai went through the usual routine of inquiring about her condition. Xia Xin thought he was about to leave, but unexpectedly, he offered, âSince your leg isnât convenient right now, let me wash an apple for you.â
After saying that, Tang Hai took an apple and left, not giving Xia Xin a chance to refuse. Then Tang Hai proceeded to help Xia Xin get hot water and cut fruit, behaving like a boyfriend would.
Even a lady in the same ward said to Xia Xin, âThese days itâs hard to find such diligent men. You should cherish him!â
Xia Xin hurriedly explained, âMaâam, youâve misunderstood. Heâs just my colleague.â
The lady continued, âWell, this young man must like you a lot. Heâs treating you so well. You should agree quickly!â
The ladyâs tone was upbeat, and it gave Xia Xin a headache listening to her.
Tang Hai, who had just walked in, heard the conversation. He smiled shyly, didnât say anything, and seemed to tacitly accept this relationship.
Xia Xin felt it was about time and urged Tang Hai to leave. She didnât want to hear more from the lady.
âMr. Tang, Iâm fine now. Itâs getting late, so go back and rest. Youâll have to work tomorrow,â said Xia Xin.
Tang Hai said, âItâs fine. Iâll stay here with you tonight.â
Tang Hail s eagerness made Xia Xin uncomfortable. She was about to refuse, but before she could say anything, the lady in the next bed spoke again, âEveryone needs someone to take care of them. Just let him stay.â
Xia Xin was caught in the middle and was in a dilemma. If she refused again, it might seem like she lacked common courtesy.
Tang Hai had already taken control and went to get a folding bed from the nurse. He swiftly prepared the bed, and his speed left Xia Xin dumbfounded.
âMr. Tang, you really shouldnât stay! We donât have any relationship, how do I explain to others if you stay?!â
The lady, thinking she was being helpful, wanted to chime in but was silenced by a single glance from Xia Xin. Xia Xin said angrily, âMaâam, please donât speak without knowing the situation! I already have a boyfriend, and if you keep talking like that, my boyfriend will be angry!â
In her panic, Xia Xin conjured up a fictional boyfriend.
âYou have a boyfriend?â Tang Hai asked in a raised tone, sounding a bit annoyed.
Xia Xin was just about to admit it when Zhao Nanâs call came in at the perfect time.
Zhao Nanâs voice on the other end sounded urgent, even a little angry. She asked, âXia Xin, why didnât you tell me you were hospitalized?â
Before Xia Xin could respond, Zhao Nan continued, âQuickly tell me which ward youâre in. Iâm at the hospital right now!â
Xia Xin hadnât had time to explain when she felt like she had caught a lifeline.
She hurriedly let Zhao Nan know her room number and told Tang Hai, âMr. Tang, you should hurry back. My friend is here. She will take care of me tonight. â
Tang Hai looked somewhat disappointed, a hint of disappointment flashing in his eyes. Before Tang Hai could say anything, Zhao Nan had burst into the room in a flurry and was standing by Xia Xinâs bedside, inspecting the injury on her leg.
Seeing Xia Xinâs calf, which was swollen even more than her thigh, Zhao Nan angrily said, âYouâre always like this. You never tell me when youâre injured. If I hadnât seen the video from the scene online, I wouldnât have known you were hurt! You lied to me, saying you were busy with work just to avoid worrying me. Youâre not allowed to do this again next time!â
Xia Xin obediently admitted her mistake, âI know, it was an accident. Thanks for coming!â
In truth, Xia Xinâs latter sentence was meant to say that she was glad Zhao Nan had come to chase away the pursuer she didnât like.
Seeing the fruit basket on the table, Zhao Nan asked curiously, âWho came to see you? They even brought a fruit basket.â
Xia Xin subtly indicated behind her that there was someone else. Zhao Nan finally noticed Tang Hai, who had been standing behind her the whole time.
Due to the poor lighting where Tang Hai stood, he looked a bit eerie at first glance. That startled Zhao Nan, but she quickly regained her composure and asked, âWhoâs this?â
Xia Xin introduced, âThis is my colleague from my department. The director asked him to represent the zoo and bring a fruit basket for condolences.â As soon as Zhao Nan saw Tang Hai, she didnât like him. She felt that his gaze was very strange..