Around 10 a.m., Xiao Wujie finally woke up, and the IV drip in his hand had been removed at some point.
He could sense someone outside the room; it must be someone Chu Liyue had arranged to protect him.
If he wasn't mistaken, it should be Chu Wan. The last time he escaped Chu Yichen's clutches, it was probably her or Leng Ruxue who helped him.
Leng Ruxue's personality is completely at odds with her name; she's lively, active, bold, and unrestrained. She's probably not cut out for this kind of people-reading job.
It's estimated that only the silent, aloof, and solitary Chu Wan could put Chu Liyue at ease.
Having just woken up, he felt a bit dizzy and weak. He propped himself up on the headboard with his hands, pondering things in his mind.
Chu Liyue's matter with Zhong Xiu can be resolved in three days at most.
His men had already secretly infiltrated Haijing Bay and discovered traces of something unclean.
According to intelligence, a huge amount of cargo should arrive at the port in five days, which will be the best time to seize concrete evidence.
Besides that, there was another matter that was tugging at his mind.
Chu Feihong suffered two setbacks, severely damaging both his personal life and influence. How could he possibly swallow this insult?
He did it cleanly, leaving Chu Feihong with no leverage, but apart from him and Chu Liyue, no one in the entire capital had the motive or the power to target him like this.
Silence is often more unpredictable than a storm; he must be hiding in the shadows plotting something, but he just couldn't figure out what he was thinking.
However, when soldiers come, generals will block them; when water comes, earth will dam it.
How much trouble can a mere brat blocking the road cause?
No matter what trouble he gets into, he'll teach him a lesson that "lighting a lamp in the toilet is courting death."
As his thoughts wandered, time slipped away unnoticed. Just as he was starting to feel sleepy again, the door was pushed open from the outside.
Chu Liyue, looking travel-worn, casually tossed aside a stack of documents and quickly walked to the bedside to sit down.
She carefully rubbed her slightly cool hands together, then gently placed them on his forehead. Feeling that the temperature under her hands had returned to normal, she visibly breathed a sigh of relief.
She took a chocolate out of her pocket and gently put it into Xiao Wujie's mouth.
She kept worrying that Xiao Wujie hadn't eaten a single grain of rice.
A heart as fierce as a tiger, yet a gentle sniff of a rose.
She fought and struggled like a tiger, fearless and relentless.
The obstacles on the road ahead are merely stepping stones to leap forward; the enemies on the road ahead are merely prey to be sold.
But back in the rear, even a fierce tiger will retract its claws, slow its pace, squint its eyes, and gently sniff the delicate rose that needs care.
Watching the person in front of me obediently accept the food, their slightly puffed-out cheeks were as cute as a hamster's.
Even a heart hardened by battles and bloodshed, hardened by fire, softened slightly.
A subtle smile played in her eyes as she gently stroked his cheek with her fingertips.
The chocolate slowly melted in my mouth, a rich and delicate sweetness spreading through my oral cavity, washing away the bitterness brought on by the IV drip during my illness.
Like drinking a cup of hot cocoa on a winter's day, it not only warms the mouth but also reaches the heart, making the whole world seem gentler.
Xiao Wujie nestled into her arms, resting his head on her fragrant shoulder, with a chocolate in his mouth, and remained silent for a moment.
When Ai Ruoman saw this scene in the suite lobby, her eyes were filled with complex emotions and sighs.
Chu Liyue worked tirelessly from dawn till dusk, quickly handling countless matters and turning down invitations from a group of high-ranking officials, all to rush back and care for her sickly baby in her arms.
Young Master Xiao was truly cherished and pampered by her.
Even Chu Wan, who was usually as calm and undisturbed as a still pool, had a fleeting ripple in her beautiful eyes.
She had always believed that no ordinary man could capture the attention of such an extraordinary and otherworldly woman as her master. The scene before her eyes clearly shattered her long-held belief.
"Shall I have someone send some food over? I'd like to have something to eat, okay?"
Chu Liyue hugged him, her slender, smooth fingertips gently rubbing his waist as she asked softly.
She knew that Xiao Wujie usually didn't want to eat much when he was sick.
"Sister, are you busy this afternoon?"
Xiao Wujie asked in a low voice.
"No, I'll just stay with my sweetie."
Upon hearing this, Ai Ruoman almost collapsed, but Chu Wan, quick-witted and agile, caught her.
She knew she had something to do that afternoon.
"Okay. But... I'd like to go out for a walk with my sister this afternoon."
Xiao Wujie looked at Chu Liyue with expectant eyes.
Having been bedridden for two lifetimes, he cherished every moment when he was lucid and healthy, even just going out for some fresh air was a blessing.
Upon hearing this, Chu Liyue's beautiful eyes suddenly flashed with an unusual light.
She could have Ai Ruoman handle the afternoon's matters, but she couldn't cancel a business dinner that evening. She had only met with some of the other party's senior executives that morning; she would only meet with Gu Junci at the dinner.
Such banquets are usually quite well-attended, with sons and daughters from prominent families participating. There's also an unwritten rule that it's generally a man and a woman who attend together.
Someone like her needs to bring a male companion. In the past, she would only ask Chu Nanfeng or Ye Jinyu to make up the numbers when she couldn't refuse. But no one knew that the person in front of her had always been the best choice in her heart.
She was worried that Xiao Wujie would not want to go out because he was sick, and she did not want to force him to do anything.
Since he doesn't object to going out, why not accompany him for a stroll in the afternoon and then attend a banquet with her in the evening? Wouldn't that be wonderful?
She just needed to make sure he was covered up properly, firstly for his health, and secondly because she was afraid that this little vixen could steal the hearts of all the young ladies from noble families present.
"Okay! But... can my sweetie come with me to a business dinner tonight?"
Chu Liyue agreed without hesitation and softly stated her needs.
Her usually unfathomable, cold eyes gleamed with an unusual light.
She genuinely hoped that Xiao Wujie would accompany her to the business dinner as her male companion.
Under her slightly eager gaze, Xiao Wujie smiled and agreed.
If you can set aside everything for me, how can I refuse this request?
And then there's the banquet, where you can admire the princesses and young ladies from various noble families, and maybe even some from non-noble families...
That's good~
Lunch was served by hotel waiters pushing a trolley. Chu Liyue only ordered a few light dishes suitable for Xiao Wujie, and the rest were Ai Ruoman's ideas.
After all, if you want a donkey to run, you have to feed it some grass.
At the dinner table, Xiao Wujie continued his steady performance, eating as if he were a hermit, as if he could be full just by drinking the northwest wind.
Ai Ruoman, who was standing to the side, was dumbfounded. No wonder Young Master Xiao maintained such a good figure!
But she couldn't care less about any of that; she had to feast to her heart's content. The two of them would enjoy a romantic afternoon together, but she still had to work hard!
Cannot be mentioned!
It brings tears to my eyes every time I think about it!
She'll probably die a glorious death on the job sooner or later, so she should eat as much as she can while she still can.
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