"Nonsense." Xiang Zhilan thought for a moment, narrowed her eyes slightly, looked at Xiao Yi, and said with certainty, "You're helping him, aren't you?"

“Of course,” Xiao Yi smiled frankly and said very sincerely, “but I’m also helping you. Since you are already husband and wife, you should live your lives well in the future. If you keep having unresolved issues, it’s like digging a hole and burying this marriage little by little.”

"Easier said than done." Xiang Zhilan had already compromised and agreed to live with him for the sake of the child. She couldn't think of anything more; she couldn't be a real husband and wife with him.

"Is it difficult to do, or do you just not want to do it?" Xiao Yi pushed up his glasses and smiled, "Although Mu Zhi's conditions are not as good as mine, he is still a decent man. Is being with him really that painful?"

Xiang Zhilan chuckled at his witty remarks and joked, "Being with him is not as good as being with you."

"Don't get me into trouble." Xiao Yi feigned a frightened expression, patting his heart. "If Mu Zhi hears this, he'll kill me."

Xiang Zhilan found chatting with him very interesting; it made her feel relaxed and close to him for no apparent reason. She couldn't help but ask curiously, "How did you and Shen Muzhi meet? Is he also your patient?"

"I don't have patients here, only friends." Xiao Yi dislikes using the term "patient" to describe these people who come seeking help due to psychological trauma.

Did he come to you because he had insomnia?

“My mouth is tighter than the Secret Service's, and you should ask him that question.” Xiao Yi smiled. “Direct communication is the best way to get to know each other better.”

"I'm afraid he won't be willing to answer. His insomnia is because of a woman." Xiang Zhilan had already noticed something was amiss during those three months.

Xiao Yi was somewhat surprised by Xiang Zhilan's keen insight and asked, "So this is one of the reasons why you are unwilling to get close to him?"

Xiang Zhilan smiled, neither denying nor admitting it.

"Actually, since he came to my place a few times after the New Year, his mindset seems to have changed quite a bit. He used to like sitting in that black leather chair the most, but now he prefers to sit in the gray linen chair next to you." Xiao Yi smiled faintly. "You see through things so clearly, you should know the reason for his change, right?"

"Didn't you say your mouth was tighter than the Secret Service's? How come you've revealed so much now?" Xiang Zhilan teased.

"Aren't friends just for betraying?" Xiao Yi shrugged and said jokingly.

Xiang Zhilan couldn't help but laugh, finding the conversation with him quite interesting. Before she knew it, an hour had passed, and after the chat, she felt a little more comfortable and relaxed.

Xiao Yi stood up and saw her out. As they reached the door, he said, "Yesterday is gone, but today remains. Mrs. Shen is so smart, she should understand this principle. Enjoy the present moment."

After saying that, Xiao Yi opened the door for Xiang Zhilan.

When Xiang Zhilan went out, she saw that Shen Muzhi was still waiting for her in the same position.

"Zhi Lan, it's a pleasure to meet you today," Xiao Yi said suddenly with a smile, extending his hand to her.

“I should be the one saying that, thank you, Dr. Xiao.” Xiang Zhilan smiled and took Xiao Yi’s hand.

"Call me Xiao Yi, I'll be happier." Xiao Yi raised an eyebrow.

"Okay, Xiao Yi." Xiang Zhilan was naturally outgoing and got along well with him, so calling him by his name was very natural, like an old friend.

Shen Muzhi frowned slightly as he looked at the two holding hands. He turned his wheelchair over, pulled Xiang Zhilan's hand back, and held it tightly in his own palm, looking at Xiao Yi as if asserting his ownership.