Chapter 479 How Much She Suffered Before

The laboratory was very clean. To be honest, if Qin Weiqian hadn't been a researcher, Huo Nanxiao probably would never have appeared in a place like this in his life, let alone bothered to come in and take a look.

However, when he actually came into contact with everything inside the laboratory, he discovered that Xia Ningxi was truly capable.

She can create all kinds of poisons and concoct all kinds of antidotes. Even severed limbs taken from the human body can be restored to life using scientific methods. Ordinary girls don't have this kind of ability.

Xia Ningxi was so engrossed in observing the severed arm that was about to undergo transplantation that she didn't notice Huo Nanxiao staring at her from behind, nor did she notice the amazement and admiration in Huo Nanxiao's eyes.

Huo Nanxiao said, "Aren't you scared staring at something like that?"

"I'm a doctor, what haven't I seen?" Xia Ningxi retorted.

Huo Nanxiao said, "I remember you didn't study medicine in college. Why did you suddenly decide to study medicine?"

"Chuchu's health is not good, so I need to have professional knowledge to protect her."

Xia Ningxi kept her head down and continued working, not glancing at Huo Nanxiao once. She was very busy, and even though she was sick, she dared not delay for a moment. Just like when she was abroad, she was almost exhausting her life to study. As a result, she achieved the best results and was even admitted by her mentor as his last disciple.

At work, Xia Ningxi is more serious than anyone else. Others can rest, but she can't. She must be fully focused and make all the necessary preparations to ensure the best possible chance of the patient's survival.

She was taking her medication, but being confined in the isolation suit for so long, she clearly felt unwell.

After completing the test as quickly as possible, Xia Ningxi left the laboratory.

After taking off her sterile gown, Xia Ningxi sat on a stool, panting heavily.

"Your head is so hot, why are you out if you're sick?" Tang En was surprised when he felt Xia Ningxi's forehead.

Xia Ningxi said, "I'm not at ease."

"With me here, how could anything happen?" Don asked rhetorically.

Xia Ningxi said, "It's always better if I come and see for myself."

"No matter how hard you work, you have to think about your health!" Tang En scolded angrily.

Xia Ningxi smiled and said, "I've taken my medicine. There's nothing seriously wrong. I'll just go back and get some sleep."

"Don't I know your physical condition? You can't do this again. Have you forgotten how you almost lost your life when you collapsed in the lab before?" Tang En cursed, gritting his teeth with hatred for Xia Ningxi, who didn't know how to take care of her own body.

Xia Ningxi smiled but didn't say anything.

She didn't look well, so Huo Nanxiao took Xia Ningxi away early and didn't let her stay in the lab any longer. She was initially uncooperative, but Tang En kicked her out the door, so she had no choice but to obediently get into Huo Nanxiao's car.

She leaned back in her seat, her cheeks flushed, after fastening her seatbelt.

Huo Nanxiao said, "Did you often work while sick before?"

"Pretty much. Our industry is different from other industries. In foreign countries, there are very few surgeons, and even fewer excellent doctors. In case of an emergency, let alone working while sick, you have to crawl to the hospital." Xia Ningxi said calmly, already used to it.

Huo Nanxiao's cold face darkened further.

He was born into privilege, a privileged second-generation rich kid, a pivotal heir of the Huo family, surrounded by admirers. Even if he did nothing, he would have more money than he could spend in his entire life. He was born different from others.

He truly hadn't expected Xia Ningxi to suffer so much during her time abroad.

"Resign after this surgery. I'll give you 500,000 yuan a month for spending money. If that's not enough, I can add more. There's no limit," Huo Nanxiao said.

Xia Ningxi paused slightly, bit her lip, and asked in a low voice, "Can you give it to me for a while, or for a lifetime?"

"Yes." Huo Nanxiao's voice was very firm.

Xia Ningxi: "Xia Wanwan will probably be angry."

“It’s none of her business to manage my money,” Huo Nanxiao replied.

Xia Ningxi was somewhat surprised; "Aren't you afraid she'll get angry?"

“She’s not that kind of person. She knows your difficulties and wouldn’t get angry over a little money,” Huo Nanxiao said. Several hundred thousand yuan was nothing to him.

He believed that Xia Wanwan was a well-educated, reasonable, and broad-minded person who would never get angry over such a small amount of money.

Xia Ningxi said, "Xia Wanwan has contacted me twice. She cares a lot about our relationship. If it were really as you say, she would be so magnanimous that she wouldn't care about anything, and she wouldn't have secretly contacted me. No woman can tolerate her partner being entangled with other women."

The last sentence was very firm.

Huo Nanxiao remained silent.

Xia Ningxi ignored him, leaned closer to the car window, glanced at the scenery outside, and said, "I want to eat some dessert."

"Okay." Huo Nanxiao started the car and parked it at a nearby shopping mall.

Upstairs there was milk tea and desserts, from Xia Ningxi's favorite place. Huo Nanxiao ordered her a hot fruit juice and a small cake.

Xia Ningxi had a fever, but her appetite was quite good, probably because she had been hungry for a long time. She ate a lot, but soon she found that she couldn't digest it, so she stopped eating and drank juice instead.

As for Huo Nanxiao, he specially selected more than a dozen small cakes and had the shop assistants pack them up, preparing to give his three precious children a surprise after school.

Of course, small cakes alone are not enough. We also need to buy some small snacks that can be stored, and they must be pretty. Chuchu won't eat them if they're not pretty enough.

Huo Nanxiao was carefully selecting the children's favorite foods when his phone suddenly rang. He glanced at the caller ID; it was Xia Wanwan calling. After a moment's thought, Huo Nanxiao answered the call.

Xia Wanwan's happy voice came from the other end of the phone: "Nan Xiao, you finally answered my call."

Huo Nanxiao said, "I'm busy. What's up?"

"I heard you went missing and I've been very worried about you. Are you alright?" Xia Wanwan asked anxiously.

Huo Nanxiao said, "I'm fine."

"Thank goodness, you're alright, that's really great." The girl's voice was choked with tears. "You have no idea how worried I've been about you these past two days. I couldn't sleep at all, fearing that something might happen to you. I'm so glad you're alright."

Huo Nanxiao said, "I've been quite busy lately. You should stay home and rest well. Don't think too much."

"Can you come see me? Ever since I came back from the fire that day, I've been feeling unwell, and my cough has gotten worse and worse. This morning I even coughed up blood. I might not be able to hold on much longer." Xia Wanwan's voice was very weak as she pleaded cautiously.

Huo Nanxiao did not answer.

Xia Wanwan sensed his indifference and cautiously asked, "Is it inconvenient?"