Early morning, Southern City Hospital, special care ward.
On the family member's accompanying bed, Jiang Feng sat by the bed, holding Nangong Qingcheng for the entire night.
At first, Nangong Qingcheng was indeed sleeping on her own, but in the latter half of the night, for some reason, she seemed to have a bad dream and groggily sought security in Jiang Feng's embrace.
Jiang Feng naturally half-hugged her into his arms, quietly protecting her, providing her with support, helping her return to sleep.
At this moment, footsteps suddenly reverberated in the corridor, the morning shift nurses were coming to change shifts.
Nangong Qingcheng suddenly woke from her dream, and as she opened her eyes, she was startled to find herself nestled in Jiang Feng's arms; Jiang Feng's cheek was so close that his breath brushed her face.
Nangong Qingcheng was momentarily bewildered and hurriedly struggled to sit up, her cheeks involuntarily reddening, her heart racing.
She couldn't remember what happened last night, but how did she end up sleeping in Jiang Feng's embrace? When did he start holding her, could it have been all night?
Moreover, she had agreed to take over from Jiang Feng in the second half of the night, but ended up sleeping too deeply to wake up, making Nangong Qingcheng feel very guilty.
"Ouch…" While she was feeling vexed, suddenly, Nangong Qingcheng felt a strong discomfort in her foot, having slept in the same position for too long, causing pins and needles, and sharp pain with every move.
"What's wrong?" Jiang Feng asked.
"My… my foot's asleep…" Nangong Qingcheng was embarrassed to speak, feeling very awkward indeed.
"Let me have a look." Jiang Feng glanced at Nangong Qingcheng's white, tender little foot.
Compared to Chu Feifei, Nangong Qingcheng's little foot was equally alluring, yet different.
Nangong Qingcheng's jade foot appeared more slender and graceful, her ankle smooth and rounded like a crystal ball, her naturally pink toes neatly beautiful, and her tender pink heel showed a faint blush.
Such exquisitely carved tender feet before him could be quite overwhelming early in the morning.
"Don't move, let me massage it for you."
To quickly alleviate Nangong Qingcheng's pain, Jiang Feng held her little leg, placing her small foot on his thigh, then carefully massaging her numb delicate foot.
"Ah… no… it's fine…" Nangong Qingcheng was flustered, feeling deeply uncomfortable, unable even to withdraw her foot.
With Jiang Feng's palm moving, Nangong Qingcheng's breathing hastened, her cheeks flushed crimson, and she bit down on her cherry-red lips, evidently trying hard to suppress the commotion in her heart, not to let a sound escape…
In Jiang Feng's eyes, Nangong Qingcheng's fair leg resembled a piece of jade lotus root, delicate yet firm, her skin smooth and exuding an enticing sheen.
Because of her half-lying posture, her shorts couldn't cover her fair, long legs, the bent sitting posture further exposing her jade-like skin almost entirely to Jiang Feng's view.
Nangong Qingcheng also knew her current appearance was somewhat inappropriate, to divert attention, she deliberately glanced at Nangong Honghu, biting her lip and saying, "Grandpa hasn't woken up yet, the doctor should be coming for rounds soon, ah… gentle… gentler…"
Her spoken words were somewhat incoherent, her captivating eyes full of shyness.
"Feeling better?" Jiang Feng asked after rubbing for a while, looking up.
Nangong Qingcheng twisted her ankle, her cheeks flushed like fire: "Just a little sore, but it's much better now…"
Jiang Feng didn't hesitate, continued with the other little foot, mimicking the previous actions.
Nangong Qingcheng, though embarrassed, felt a tender trembling inside. The strong, capable hands rubbing her foot stirred a warmth within her heart, making her realize this man, rightfully considered her husband, was sincerely caring and doting on her!
He genuinely cared for and cherished her!
Thinking of the grievances she endured for him, Nangong Qingcheng suddenly felt it was all worthwhile, absolutely worthwhile!
"Alright, give it a try now." Jiang Feng released the small jade-like foot of Nangong Qingcheng.
Nangong Qingcheng sat up red-faced, wiggled her little foot, indeed it no longer hurt, instead, it felt delightfully warm and tingly, she glanced with watery eyes and smiled: "It doesn't hurt, not at all."
As soon as she finished speaking, she caught sight of Jiang Feng bending down, fetching her sandals from under the bed.
"Ah, no! I'll do it myself!" Nangong Qingcheng realized Jiang Feng was about to help her put on her shoes, hurriedly said.
Having Jiang Feng rub her feet was embarrassing enough, how could she let him do this too?
Despite that, a complex mix of warmth, happiness, and shyness surged within Nangong Qingcheng, inexplicable to her.
She naturally wouldn't know, the reason Jiang Feng tempered "Hundred-refined Steel" into gentle fingers, willing to do these things for her, was to repay her kindness!
Over these days, without probing closely, Jiang Feng understood how much Nangong Qingcheng had sacrificed for him!
Her gradual exhaustion was evident, not to mention she spent all her savings to hire boats and people for him, without any regrets!
The greatest challenge is to repay the beauty's kindness, for all she did for him, what's wrong in being good and doting to her as her husband?
Jiang Feng calmly looked at Nangong Qingcheng: "Be good, give me your foot, otherwise when someone comes in, you'll be the embarrassed one, not me."
Jiang Feng's words seemed to have a magical effect, as Nangong Qingcheng found herself inexplicably compliant…
She could only extend her crystal-like fragrant foot, allowing Jiang Feng to hold it in his hand and help her put on her shoe.
At this moment, Nangong Qingcheng felt genuinely happy.
How many men, in this world, would willingly do such things for their women?
It's often said, men become most charming when they're serious, and at this moment, watching Jiang Feng, Nangong Qingcheng found herself a little enchanted.
For the first time, she thought Jiang Feng appeared handsome, she had never realized before, Jiang Feng was a tender and considerate handsome guy, holding her little foot, feeling so reassuring, so warm, maybe…
In just a few seconds, Nangong Qingcheng thought of many things, all related to Jiang Feng, making her pretty face redder and more bashful.
Just as the atmosphere warmed to a teasing intimacy, suddenly, more hurried and noisy footsteps echoed down the hallway!
Then, a familiar voice angrily shouted: "Where's that bastard Jiang Feng? He should still be in the Old Man's ward, right? Xiao Yan, you go in there and bring him out, I'm going to settle the score with him, I won't let it go today!!"
Nangong Qingcheng's face changed instantly, and Jiang Feng also stood up frowning, both realizing that it was Nangong Jinming's family outside, coming to confront them!