Seeing Chen Xiao again after a day, Daphne's beautiful emerald eyes, as if enchanted, instantly sparkled with captivating radiance.
To her, Chen Xiao was not only the Super Doctor King who had given her three days of light, but also the most handsome man she had never seen before her blindness.
Facing Chen Xiao up close, she forgot elegance, forgot reserve, and even forgot the importance of the distinction between men and women in her country.
As if uncontrollably, she leaped into Chen Xiao's arms and eagerly kissed him, saying with immense emotion:
"Dr. Chen, good morning!"
Chen Xiao had been using the "Yin Yang Ghost Hand" on Ye Jinhuan and Ye Qingxin repeatedly since last night. His physical strength was severely depleted. Even after taking several pills for vitality, he still felt listless and his back and knees were weak. Faced with Daphne's sudden attack, he couldn't handle it. His body went limp, and he was about to fall. In a panic, he pushed Daphne away with a dark expression and said coldly:
"Miss Daphne, please be mindful of your conduct!"
"This..."
Daphne was stunned, her expression filled with unconcealed surprise. She thought:
"Dr. Chen is indeed very handsome, but his physique is as fragile as paper, almost describable as 'weak and delicate.' Alas!"
Thinking this, she quickly said with immense apology:
"Dr. Chen, my father had an urgent matter and had to return to New York temporarily. Before he left, he said it was too dangerous for a girl like me to stay alone in a hotel, so... so he asked me to come to you. I hope... I hope you can take me in."
Fearing Chen Xiao would refuse, she immediately added nervously:
"Don't worry, I'm proficient in all household chores, from sweeping and mopping to laundry and cooking. I guarantee I can meet your daily living needs. Moreover, my father will provide you with ample compensation. Oh, and this is a letter my father asked me to personally deliver to you before he left."
Saying this, she quickly bent down, took a sealed manila envelope from her bag on the floor, and handed it to Chen Xiao. Her expression was filled with anticipation of living together with Chen Xiao.
"You..."
Chen Xiao guessed that Daphne didn't know about Yasuo's likely death. He hesitated, then took the envelope with suspicion and opened it. He inadvertently noticed that it contained Yasuo's will. He instinctively turned away from Daphne and quickly skimmed through it.
The will was clearly written in haste by Yasuo. Its content was simple and straightforward: Chen Xiao was to inherit the Stark family's assets in his stead. The conditions for inheritance were also simple: as long as Chen Xiao could cure Daphne's eyes and safely escort her back to New York City.
For a moment, Chen Xiao felt the paper in his hand was both burning hot and heavy. He couldn't help but turn back and ask Daphne:
"You didn't peek at this letter, did you?"
Daphne shook her head repeatedly without hesitation:
"This is a personal letter from my father to you, and he repeatedly instructed me to deliver it to you personally. How could I peek at it?"
Chen Xiao hesitated for a moment, then put the will back into the manila envelope and handed it back to Daphne:
"Then you can keep it for me."
He couldn't bear to let Daphne know that Yasuo might have been harmed. He paused and then said:
"By the way, this letter is very important. You'd better not peek at it."
Daphne was startled at first, then said with even more anticipation:
"Dr. Chen, does this mean you'll take me in?"
As she spoke, she made a move to throw herself into Chen Xiao's arms again to kiss him, but thinking of Chen Xiao's fragile physique, she reluctantly took a few steps back, her expression filled with charming exotic allure.
"Let's go inside first. You're not familiar with the place. While you're staying at my home, don't go out without my permission."
Chen Xiao was unsure if the Death God gang knew about Daphne's existence. He took out his key, opened the door, and invited Daphne in, reminding her cautiously.
After Daphne entered and sat down, he eagerly rushed to the small clinic in the inner room to find Chen Qing, his mind preoccupied with how to explain Daphne's identity to Chen Qing.
However, sweating profusely, he searched all over Jishitang, inside and out, but couldn't find Chen Qing. Moreover, Chen Qing's phone was not with her. He immediately panicked and quickly took out his phone to call Song Nuan.
Just then, the sound of Song Nuan and Chen Qing talking and laughing could be heard from outside the door.
Chen Xiao quickly dashed out the door and saw Song Nuan pushing Chen Qing in a wheelchair, returning from buying groceries at a nearby market. He was speechless with a mix of laughter and tears, saying:
"Song Nuan, my mother hasn't recovered from her injuries yet. How could you take her out without permission?"