Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Zhao Nan and Xia Xinâs unspoken understanding made it clear that Xia Xin also disliked Tang Hai. So, Zhao Nan straightforwardly said, âWe thank you for your gifts and trouble. You may go home and rest now. Iâll take care of the rest.â
Tang Hai wanted to say something, but Zhao Nan noticed the reclining chair behind him and commented, âMister, you are so considerate. You even set up a reclining chair for me. Thank you.â
Without giving him a chance to speak, Zhao Nan ushered Tang Hai out of the ward.
Tang Hail s expression grew increasingly sinister, but he left without saying anything more.
After seeing Tang Hai off, Zhao Nan returned to Xia Xin and asked, âDonât you think thereâs something odd about that personâs gaze? It makes me uncomfortable.â
Xia Xin agreed, and while she was at it, she glanced at the lady in the room. Realizing she had caused an awkward situation, the lady didnât dare to say anything more and obediently closed her eyes to sleep.
Worried that Zhao Nan wouldnât be comfortable sleeping, Xia Xin proposed, âHow about we both sleep on the bed? You have work tomorrow, and that reclining chair wonât be very comfortable to sleep in.â
Zhao Nan casually replied, âItâs fine. You know my sleep quality, even if the sky falls, it wonât wake me up. Itâs just a reclining chair, not the floor. It wonât affect my sleep. Rest up, and if thereâs anything tonight, remember to call me.â
The next morning, Zhao Nan stayed with Xia Xin until they completed the X-ray. The X-ray showed that Xia Xinâs leg bones were fine, and the displaced bone had already been attached. She just needed to avoid intense exercise for about a month.
After the examination, Xia Xin took the X-ray and the prescribed medication and went to pick up Layle to go home together.
At her doorstep, Xia Xin noticed a sticky note stuck on the door. There was nothing written on it, only a paw print of a dog. Xia Xin recognized it as Boboâs paw print, left by Jing MO and Bobo when they came to her home and couldnât find her. However, she didnât know when it was left. It seemed like it had been there for quite a while since the edges were curling.
Thinking about how the seemingly aloof Jing MO would engage in such a childish game with a dog like Bobo, Xia Xin couldnât help but smile. She took the sticky note down, straightened it, and put it into her pocket before entering her home.
Before entering, Xia Xin felt a bit uneasy. Since the last time Zhang Liang caused a scene here, she hadnât been home. The place was probably a mess, and she didnât want to deal with cleaning while nursing her injured leg.
However, to Xia Xinâs surprise, the house was very clean and tidy, obviously
having been meticulously cleaned. But she had no idea who could have done it so thoughtfully. She pondered, âZhao Nan didnât pay much attention to details, so it probably wasnât her. Could it have been something I instructed Zhao Nan to do before losing consciousness?â
While Xia Xin was lost in thought, she suddenly smelled the aroma of food. She wondered if she was so hungry that she was hallucinating. She was the only one in the house, so it was weird that she could smell food.
Xia Xin sniffed again carefully, confirming that she wasnât mistaken. Immediately on high alert, she picked up a broom and cautiously made her way towards the kitchen.
Layle followed her lead, sticking close to the wall.
âThieves were becoming bolder; now they were even cooking in my house!â Xia Xin thought.
But just as Xia Xin took a couple of steps, she realized something wasnât right, âWait a minute, this scent was too familiar, just like the smell of the braised pork ribs my mother used to make!â
Then, Xia Xin immediately realized that it was Gu Fan. Gu Fan had a spare key and could enter and exit Xia Xinâs house at will.
Hearing movement, Xia Xin knew Gu Fan was about to come out. She quickly placed the broom on the floor and stood at attention.
Gu Fan came out carrying a plate of sweet and sour pork ribs and another plate of crispy pork belly. Seeing Xia Xin, she was startled for a moment, then smiled and said, âYou little girl, youâre back without making a sound. You scared me.
Wash your hands quickly and sit down to eat.â
Gu Fan placed the dishes on the table and then took a moment to really look at Xia Xin. Seeing Xia Xin holding X-rays in her hand, Gu Fan grew nervous and asked, âWhose X-rays are those?â
âUh, mine.â
âWhat happened? Where are you injured?â
Xia Xin hurriedly lied to comfort Gu Fan, âMom, donât worry. Itâs just that I sprained my foot a bit today at the zoo. I went to the hospital, but there was no serious issue. Donât worry.â
Relieved, Gu Fan scolded Xia Xin slightly and looked at her with a hint of irritation. Gu Fan said, âBe more careful in the future. Youâre all grown up, but you canât take care of yourself when youâre out. You always make me worry..â