Song Xi didn't know when she had fallen asleep, but when she woke up, it was already dark.
The hospital room was pitch black, but she could feel the man watching her in the darkness, and she didn't know how long he had been looking.
She moved her hand slightly, and his grip suddenly tightened, much stronger than when he had held her wrist.
Song Xi mumbled, "I'll turn on the light."
After a moment of silence, he let out a faint "Mm" and released her wrist.
*Snap*
The harsh white light made Lou Yuming instinctively close his eyes. When he opened them again, Song Xi had returned to his side.
She had just woken up, her small face flushed, looking endearingly naive.
"When did you wake up?" she asked.
"Not long ago." In fact, he hadn't slept much at all. After the anesthesia wore off, the wound on his back started to ache. It was bearable, but he couldn't sleep peacefully.
His gaze fell on her wrist, which had distinct red marks from being held so tightly.
He wondered if it hurt, but her skin was indeed too delicate. Fortunately, the knife hadn't landed on her.
Only a day had passed, and a faint blue stubble had already appeared on his chin.
Song Xi blinked, finding it very peculiar.
"What is it?" Lou Yuming asked, sensing her gaze.
Song Xi flusteredly averted her eyes and suddenly asked, "Are you hungry? I'll go buy you something to eat?"
"No need..."
As soon as he finished speaking, Song Xi's own stomach grumbled uncooperatively.
"..." Lou Yuming raised his lips helplessly. His features looked much softer due to his paleness. "Go ahead."
Song Xi's face lit up with a smile. She expertly put on her mask, leaving only her beautiful large eyes exposed. "I'll be right back!"
Lou Yuming nodded slightly, watching her retreating back. Sometimes he felt like he was raising a child.
Ten minutes later, there was a knock on the door. Lou Yuming saw Song Xi's phone left on the bed. Just as he was about to comment on her absentmindedness, he saw Anna's face.
His expression instantly turned cold, and his voice was icy, "What are you doing here?"
...
Meanwhile, Song Xi went to the hospital cafeteria. Since it was close by, she wanted to buy breakfast quickly and return, as Lou Yuming was alone now and needed someone to look after him.
Yun Ji was indeed a luxurious private hospital, with complete services. Even though it was late at night, the cafeteria was still brightly lit, and the food displayed was exquisite, dazzling the eyes.
French, Japanese, Chinese cuisine. Apart from being expensive, there were no other drawbacks.
Song Xi selected some light dishes to pack. When she went to pay, she realized she had forgotten her phone.
She chided herself for being careless.
Just then, an arm stretched out.
Her phone beeped. Song Xi looked up, her brow furrowing instantly.
Ye Hai hastily explained, "Don't worry, I'm not here to see Song Yang."
Song Xi naturally didn't believe him. After taking the bag from the server, she tightened her grip on her mask and lowered her voice, "Then what are you here for?"
"I..." He couldn't say it directly, that Ye Tian had a heart attack, so the words died on his lips.
He hesitated, leaving Song Xi speechless.
She thought he had given up, especially after the harsh words she had spoken last time.
Song Xi had never encountered such a persistent man in her life. She wasn't one to speak sharply or easily utter harsh words.
So this time, facing Ye Hai, she couldn't bring herself to say anything too severe, as she couldn't find the words.
"Do as you please, whatever you want. But one thing, if Yang Yang is kicked out of Yun Ji because of you, I will never forgive you!"
Ye Hai froze, then a spark of surprise ignited in his eyes. He promised her in a military-like tone.
"Don't worry, I will protect your brother with my life!"
"No!" Song Xi refused. "My brother's life doesn't need your protection. You just need to stay away from him. Also, Ye Hai, can't you see that I don't like you at all?"
Her words were too blunt, their destructive power comparable to an atomic bomb.
Ye Hai's eyes drooped, and a bitter smile played on his lips. "I know, but you don't like anyone right now, so..."
"Who says I don't?" she interrupted him.