"no sooner said than done?"
“I mean what I say. I, Xiao… I always keep my word. Besides, I have no deep-seated hatred for you, so why would I take your life?”
"Besides, you saved my wife's life, and I will only be grateful to you... I would never do anything to repay kindness with enmity."
Xiao Haoyu glanced at Su Ying, then at the person on the bed, sighed, and left.
Even if they have different stances, he wouldn't lay a hand on a pregnant woman; that's not his style.
He couldn't choose his birth; he was born on the opposite side.
Even if he wanted to live an ordinary life, no one would give him the chance; it would just be a matter of eliminating him completely.
Only by taking over everything in the family can he live with dignity.
"Wait a moment, I'll have someone get you what you need right away."
Su Ying watched the departing figure, tapped her head, and wondered if anyone had ever mentioned someone with the surname Xiao to her.
He racked his brains for a long time, but still couldn't remember who it was.
My brain suddenly became very, very stupid. I need to unload it quickly and return to normal intelligence.
After waiting for a while, about half an hour later, Xiao Haoyu brought back the things Su Ying needed.
"So fast."
Xiao Haoyu didn't take it seriously. Someone of his status... needed a set of silver needles and some Chinese medicinal herbs. He could get it done in less than half an hour by giving the order.
He felt that half an hour was too slow. If he were at home, he could just give the order and they would find it for him in less than ten minutes.
"Let's not discuss this for now. You should treat my wife's illness first. Once you've cured her, I'll keep my word and send you back."
Su Ying had no other choice but to be curious about the identities of the couple in front of her.
And the man in front of me seems to have some ability, living in such a nice villa, which is unheard of in this era.
Judging from the looks of it, it wasn't a long-term residence; it must have been rented. She had been looking around the master bedroom when the man left.
They don't have many changes of clothes, so they must have just arrived recently.
Having only recently arrived in Beijing, yet able to afford a courtyard house and manage to abduct her without her noticing, this person's identity is not simple.
Even if she pretends she can't cure diseases now, it probably won't work... They've figured out her background perfectly.
This is not simple.
Do as he says first, then find the right opportunity to escape.
Su Ying was preoccupied with figuring out how to get there when Xiao Haoyu suddenly said this.
"Just focus on treating my wife. You'll be paid when she's cured, and I'll send you back safely. Don't worry, I'm not that heartless to harm a pregnant woman."
He might have felt that way before, but ever since he saw a fully formed boy being pulled from his lover's body, he was shocked and amazed by the wonder of life.
He wouldn't lay a hand on a pregnant woman; he couldn't do it. When his child was forced into labor, he couldn't help but cry.
The child is healthy. When given the choice between him and his mother, he chose his mother without hesitation, even though he didn't want to, but he had no choice.
The child will be left behind, and his wife will die on the day she gives birth.
It was his fault. He was so annoyed by his family that he decided to have a child, but his wife's body couldn't support the growth and delivery of a child.
Collecting his thoughts, Xiao Haoyu steadied himself. The most important thing now was to save his wife's life; he could deal with everything else later.
"As long as you save my wife, I will definitely send you back. But you'd better behave yourself and don't even think about escaping. You won't get away."
"And... don't even think about giving me something inferior... my wife only agreed to send the person back this afternoon because she's feeling better, otherwise you can forget about ever going back."
"Don't try to fool me. I have doctors around me who are monitoring my wife's condition at all times."
Su Ying looked around, "Where?"
"You don't need to know this. He will appear to examine my wife after your first treatment."
Su Ying was once again certain that the other party's identity was not simple. Having a private doctor, being able to obtain valuable medicinal herbs in a short time, and being able to afford a quiet courtyard house—thinking about all these things together, she knew that the other party's identity was not simple.
But she still has no recollection of this person named Xiao.
I felt that it looked familiar, but I had no recollection of where I had seen it before.
Although her memory has deteriorated considerably and she often forgets things, this is largely due to her pregnancy.
But she was certain that she had indeed met this person named Xiao.
Where exactly have I seen this before?
Xiao Haoyu had always treated Su Ying with courtesy since he brought her here, but now he's the first person to stare blankly at her when he talks to her.
No matter what, he's a handsome guy, so it's normal to space out when you talk to him.
He waved his hand in front of Su Ying's eyes and said, "What are you thinking? I know I'm handsome, and besides, you're pregnant. I'm already married, so I'm not interested in you, a pregnant woman. Get rid of those unnecessary thoughts as soon as possible."
Su Ying rolled her eyes when she heard the man's words; she had really had enough.
Although I admit that the man in front of me is quite handsome, compared to her husband Gu, he is simply incomparable.
Her husband was miles ahead of this ordinary guy. How could he have the nerve to say such things? Speechless, she rolled her eyes at him.
She took the acupuncture box and century-old ginseng from the man's hand and then gestured for him to leave, saying, "I don't like having outsiders around when I'm treating patients. Please, sir, leave."
Xiao Haoyu had no intention of leaving. "I'm staying. If you do anything wrong, I can... protect her."
Su Ying smiled helplessly, a truly radiant smile. "If I really wanted to do something, there would be no benefit for you to stay here."
"After all, I am a traditional Chinese medicine doctor, and I am quite clear about the body's meridians. If I wanted to kill someone without them noticing, no one would be able to tell. What use do you think you are here?"
"I……"
"You'd better leave quickly. Your presence here will interfere with my treatment. If you do, then you, this pampered lady, might lose your life."
Xiao Haoyu wanted to say something more, but Su Ying gestured for him to leave, saying, "Go out quickly, don't disturb me, I need to get acupuncture."
"Don't worry, I won't do anything to her. Didn't you say that if I want to leave, you can only take me out, otherwise I won't be able to leave this courtyard?"
“I cherish my life very much. I’m pregnant. You brought your private doctor with you, right? After I’m treated, you can have him take a look at me.”
Since they had already said so much, Xiao Haoyu had no choice but to leave. He refused to believe that a pregnant woman could escape his grasp.
If it really is true... it means he will cure his wife and personally send her back.
If you dare to try anything funny, all that's left is your life...
I hope she doesn't do anything foolish...
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