Chapter 1087: Chapter 1087: She Needs a Strong Enough Partner
"I didn’t know I would have an allergic reaction, so I ate a little more," Ziyi said, gesturing with her hand a small distance, "but not too much."
He Yirong’s expression softened, "Get some rest."
As he spoke, he glanced at Pei Yuanchen.
Pei Yuanchen understood and stood up, leaving the room.
Ziyi stared at his back, momentarily dazed, "Xiao..."
"Have you taken your medicine?" He Yirong interrupted her.
"I have," Ziyi’s gaze still fixated on Pei Yuanchen, but she answered He Yirong unconsciously.
He Yirong stroked her hair gently, "Ziyi, your father has only one daughter, and all the young talents of Yanzhou City are available for you to choose from. Pei Yuanchen is merely an adopted son, after all, he is just an orphan, he is not worthy of you."
Ziyi seemed confused, "Dad, what do you mean by ’not worthy’?"
"I mean, you deserve better," He Yirong said earnestly.
"But I like him!" Ziyi’s tone was natural, with a hint of bewilderment.
He Yirong was taken aback.
He quickly realized it was pointless to argue with his daughter, so he simply advised, "Lie down and take a nap."
...
Pei Yuanchen stood at the staircase.
He instinctively wanted to smoke, but when his fingers reached into his pocket, he remembered this was a hospital, so he gave up.
Before long, He Yirong came out of the ward and quickly walked up to Pei Yuanchen.
"Mr. Pei, my daughter is still immature, sorry for the trouble," He Yirong said.
Pei Yuanchen glanced at him, tugging at the corner of his mouth without commenting, "You’re too kind."
"My daughter likes you very much, which might have caused you some trouble," He Yirong continued, "Mr. Pei, being an adopted son of Mr. Gu, my grandchildren call you uncle. Asking you to be my daughter’s bodyguard might be somewhat demeaning for you."
Pei Yuanchen chuckled, his lips curled up with an even deeper mocking tone.
"How could it be demeaning? Mr. He is so generous, I’m the one taking advantage."
He Yirong’s brow twitched, "Although Ziyi is already twenty, her mental state might still be that of a teenager. She has had limited exposure to people and experiences, which is why she needs a strong partner who can take good care of her and protect her."
Pei Yuanchen’s pupils contracted sharply, but he said nothing.
"Today, it was because she was with you that she had an allergic reaction," He Yirong spoke nonchalantly, "She’s never suffered like this before."
Pei Yuanchen’s Adam’s apple moved, and the muscles from his cheeks to his jaw tensed slightly.
"She might just be infatuated for now..." He Yirong continued, "I hope Mr. Pei won’t get too involved in the role."
Get too involved.
Pei Yuanchen suddenly laughed, a bit roguishly.
"Of course not, Mr. He, you’re overthinking," he flicked his fingers as if flicking ash, a sense of weariness in his brows, "I’m tied up with too many things, I’m afraid I can’t continue to serve Miss He, moreover, today’s incident also shows that I’m not a competent bodyguard. Please find a more suitable candidate."
He Yirong finally smiled, "That’s understandable. Thank you, Mr. Pei, for your hard work these days."
Pei Yuanchen sneered, saying nothing.
Having achieved his purpose, He Yirong didn’t say anything more and quickly turned back to the ward.
Pei Yuanchen’s eyes were fixed on the entrance to the ward.
The door of the room wasn’t closed, so he could still see the slender figure lying on the bed.
