Chapter 64: Attentiveness
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Tang Hai said, “I’ve already bought the things and I’m downstairs at the hospital. Just tell me your room number, or else the things I bought will be wasted.”
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, “Since your leg isn’t convenient right now, let me wash an apple for you.”
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, “These days it’s hard to find such diligent men. You should cherish him!”
Xia Xin hurriedly explained, “Ma’am, you’ve misunderstood. He’s just my colleague.”
The lady continued, “Well, this young man must like you a lot. He’s treating you so well. You should agree quickly!”
The lady’s 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, didn’t say anything, and seemed to tacitly accept this relationship.
Xia Xin felt it was about time and urged Tang Hai to leave. She didn’t want to hear more from the lady.
“Mr. Tang, I’m fine now. It’s getting late, so go back and rest. You’ll have to work tomorrow,” said Xia Xin.
Tang Hai said, “It’s fine. I’ll stay here with you tonight.”
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, “Everyone needs someone to take care of them. Just let him stay.”
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.
“Mr. Tang, you really shouldn’t stay! We don’t have any relationship, how do I explain to others if you stay?!”
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, “Ma’am, please don’t speak without knowing the situation! I already have a boyfriend, and if you keep talking like that, my boyfriend will be angry!”
In her panic, Xia Xin conjured up a fictional boyfriend.
“You have a boyfriend?” Tang Hai asked in a raised tone, sounding a bit annoyed.
Xia Xin was just about to admit it when Zhao Nan’s call came in at the perfect time.
Zhao Nan’s voice on the other end sounded urgent, even a little angry. She asked, “Xia Xin, why didn’t you tell me you were hospitalized?”
Before Xia Xin could respond, Zhao Nan continued, “Quickly tell me which ward you’re in. I’m at the hospital right now!”
Xia Xin hadn’t 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, “Mr. Tang, you should hurry back. My friend is here. She will take care of me tonight. ”
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 Xin’s bedside, inspecting the injury on her leg.
Seeing Xia Xin’s calf, which was swollen even more than her thigh, Zhao Nan angrily said, “You’re always like this. You never tell me when you’re injured. If I hadn’t seen the video from the scene online, I wouldn’t have known you were hurt! You lied to me, saying you were busy with work just to avoid worrying me. You’re not allowed to do this again next time!”
Xia Xin obediently admitted her mistake, “I know, it was an accident. Thanks for coming!”
In truth, Xia Xin’s latter sentence was meant to say that she was glad Zhao Nan had come to chase away the pursuer she didn’t like.
Seeing the fruit basket on the table, Zhao Nan asked curiously, “Who came to see you? They even brought a fruit basket.”
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, “Who’s this?”
Xia Xin introduced, “This is my colleague from my department. The director asked him to represent the zoo and bring a fruit basket for condolences.” As soon as Zhao Nan saw Tang Hai, she didn’t like him. She felt that his gaze was very strange..
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