Chapter 24. Bai Xiao: How can my wife eat someone else's food!

Just as Song Huai was recuperating in the hospital, bad news came from the Bai family: Bai Jingzhong's health suddenly deteriorated. Although he was saved after a series of rescues, it was only a temporary fix. The head of the Bai family, who once commanded great influence, can now only be kept alive by machines. Moreover, the doctor said that he probably wouldn't live to see next spring.

With Bai Jingzhong falling ill, the heavy burden of the company fell entirely on Bai Xiao's shoulders. These past few days, Bai Xiao has had to run between Song Huai, his father, and the company. Fortunately, President Bai is skilled in time management, otherwise he would have been overwhelmed.

That day, as soon as Bai Xiao finished his meeting in the morning, he grabbed the lunch that his assistant had bought in advance and rushed to the hospital. He had calculated the time and was able to arrive at the hospital at lunchtime, but unexpectedly, he encountered a traffic jam on the way.

His fingers tapped incessantly on the steering wheel, as anxious as an ant on a hot pan, wishing he could immediately call a helicopter to take him to Song Huai.

It felt like an eternity before Bai Xiao finally arrived at his destination. He strode with his long legs all the way to the door of the ward.

Just as he was about to open the door, he hesitated for a moment.

He found a glass wall and checked his appearance. He had specially changed into a newly ordered suit, wore a brand new tie, and styled his hair. The bespoke suit outlined his figure perfectly, and in just a short while, he attracted the attention of many young girls.

Bai Xiao carefully tidied his hair, which had been messed up by the wind while running. He looked himself over and was quite satisfied with his appearance today. He thought, Song Huai will like it... right?

As soon as she pushed the door open, Bai Xiao eagerly asked, "Are you hungry? I bought some food today..."

Before she could finish speaking, Bai Xiao saw Song Huai already happily drinking his porridge.

Turning her gaze, Bai Xiao spotted the same stranger who had ridden in the same car as Song Huai last time.

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Today, Liu Weitian came to the hospital to visit Song Huai. Song Huai knew that Liu Weitian was busy with the production of his new movie and did not want his friend to make a special trip to the hospital, but he insisted on coming. Song Huai could not stop him, so he went with him.

As soon as Liu Weitian entered, he hurriedly asked, "What's wrong with you? It's only been a short time, and you've moved back in?"

Song Huai certainly didn't dare tell him the real reason for his hospitalization, and only said lightly, "It's... nothing, I just caught a chill and my old ailment flared up again."

Upon hearing this, Liu Weitian wanted to scold Song Huai for being so careless, but when he saw Song Huai's pale face, he couldn't vent his anger. He held his breath and sighed softly, "You'd better get better soon. My movie is still waiting for your score."

Song Huai smiled and said, "Don't worry, it won't delay your progress."

It was lunchtime, and Song Huai guessed that Bai Xiao wouldn't be coming today. He was secretly disappointed, but he also knew that Bai Xiao was very busy and it was normal for him not to come to see him.

Coincidentally, Liu Weitian knew that Song Huai couldn't get used to the food for patients, so he instructed someone to deliver the meal in advance at mealtimes. "The porridge at this restaurant is pretty good, it's good for the stomach, you should try it."

Song Huai stared at the porridge in front of him, his expression complex. This bowl of porridge came from the same shop as the porridge Bai Xiao had bought for him in the past few days.

Song Huai ate lunch while chatting with his friend.

Seeing that Song Huai looked depressed, Liu Weitian deliberately told him many interesting stories to cheer him up, and Song Huai was indeed amused.

Thus, what Bai Xiao saw was Song Huai chatting and laughing with that strange man.

Bai Xiao was in a daze. Song Huai had never shown her such a pure smile before.

He had always had a question in his mind. He didn't know why, but Song Huai's smiles always seemed to be mixed with something else, like sadness or something else. He never understood why Song Huai could never smile happily in front of him.

But now, Bai Xiao seems to understand that Song Huai has someone else in his heart. She forced Song Huai to marry her, so how could Song Huai possibly smile at her?

Thinking of this, Bai Xiao felt as if her heart had been soaked in vinegar, so sour it couldn't be more sour.

Bai Xiao glanced critically at the stranger. This man was not as tall as her and looked like a gourd. What did Song Huai see in him?

When Song Huai suddenly saw Bai Xiao, he was initially delighted, but when he thought of Liu Weitian standing to the side, he felt inexplicably embarrassed.

Song Huai nervously introduced Liu Weitian to Bai Xiao, saying, "Bai Xiao, this is my friend."

He then looked at Liu Weitian, "Xiaotian, this is Bai Xiao."

As Bai Xiao pondered the name "Xiao Tian," she felt even more uneasy. Why did Song Huai address others so affectionately, but when it came to her, he just dryly called her by her full name?

Liu Weitian was also displeased when he saw Bai Xiao, but he was reluctant to do so because of the situation and prepared to greet Bai Xiao.

Unexpectedly, Bai Xiao acted as if she didn't see him at all, walked directly to Song Huai's bedside, put the porridge in front of Song Huai aside, and placed the porridge she had bought in front of Song Huai, saying gently, "You don't like that bowl of porridge, so drink this one instead. You are in a special period right now, so you can't eat just anything."

Upon hearing this, Song Huai was filled with horror. The two bowls of porridge were clearly identical. How could Bai Xiao lie through his teeth?

Song Huai wanted to explain, but he inexplicably sensed a hint of danger in Bai Xiao's gaze, so he fell silent, took the porridge Bai Xiao had bought, and obediently began to drink it.

Liu Weitian, standing to the side, was also astonished by Bai Xiao's shamelessness, but he really didn't know what to say. He stood there dumbfounded, his face as black as the bottom of a pot.

Under the intense gaze of two unwavering eyes, Song Huai had never found eating so difficult.

Finally, after finishing Bai Xiao's bowl of porridge, Song Huai was mostly full.

However, after thinking for a moment, Song Huai took Liu Weitian's bowl of porridge and continued to eat it bite by bite. Before long, his stomach was bulging.

Liu Weitian's expression finally improved a little.

He sat in the ward for a while longer. The eerie atmosphere in the room made him feel uneasy. He couldn't stay there any longer, so he said goodbye to Song Huai: "I have to film this afternoon, so I'll go first. I'll come to see you again in a couple of days."

"Okay, drive carefully."

After Liu Weitian left, Bai Xiao finally straightened up and explained to Song Huai, "I'm sorry, there was a sudden traffic jam on the road today, so I'm late."

Song Huai said considerately, "It's okay. If it's inconvenient for you next time, I can eat at the hospital."

As Song Huai spoke, he scrutinized Bai Xiao. He felt that something was different about Bai Xiao today. Bai Xiao was usually a handsome, aloof guy, but today... he seemed even more handsome.

After a long while, Song Huai finally noticed something was wrong. "Bai Xiao, did you get your hair and makeup done today?"