Mu Yiran was discharged from the hospital the next day. Although the VIP ward was as comfortable as a hotel, it was still not as nice as her own doghouse.
Most importantly, before Guan Shiyan left yesterday, he secretly complained to Mu Yiran that Shi Youxi hadn't slept all day and had only been forced to eat one meal in 24 hours, spending all his time by her side.
Mu Yiran felt that if she stayed in the hospital any longer, she would recover, but Shi Youxi would have to lie down.
Shi Youxi left the ward and didn't know where to go. Mu Yiran didn't have anything to pack, so she planned to take a shower.
Shi Youxi was extremely careful with her, even hiring a female bodyguard to protect her during the short time he was away.
"Aini?"
"Is there anything you need me to do, Madam?" The girl was dressed in a fitted black top and black pants, with long, straight hair in a high ponytail. She was both heroic and beautiful, and this cool woman even had two dimples on her face.
Mu Yiran had only met the woman for less than an hour, but he took a liking to her; first impressions are often hard to explain.
Just like when she first met Shi Youxi, although she was shocked by his occasional eccentricities, she found him mostly adorable.
"Where is Xiao Xi?"
Ai Ni stood ramrod straight and spoke clearly and distinctly: "Young Master went to see Dr. Chen."
"Going again?" Mu Yiran said speechlessly. Shi Youxi had already gone to the doctor's office several times since she was discharged from the hospital. It seemed that Shi Youxi was a little too nervous about her accident this time.
"Never mind, I want to take a shower. Could you go buy me a temporary outfit...?"
Upon hearing this, Ai Ni brought several paper bags from the living room. "Young Master has prepared them. Would you like me to help you undress, Madam?"
Mu Yiran took it and said with a smile, "Don't exaggerate. Even though we're all girls, I get shy when there are older ladies watching."
Ai Ni never expected to be called that. She had a heroic appearance and had always acted like a man, straightforward and even a bit rough. This was the first time someone had called her that.
The bathroom door was closed. Ai Ni puffed out her cheeks, her dimples appearing and disappearing. She stood with her hands behind her back, guarding the bedroom door.
Mu Yiran took a slow bath. She preferred hot water, so she turned the water temperature up, but suddenly felt dizzy and her chest felt tight. She coughed a few times and quickly turned the water temperature down. She touched the back of her head; it was throbbing and painful.
It seems there are still some aftereffects.
Mu Yiran dried herself off before rummaging through the paper bag for clothes. She pulled out a light pink lace dress.
"....."
It's a set.
Mu Yiran blushed, thinking that Shi Youxi was quite thoughtful; the size was actually just right when she put it on.
However, many underwear brands nowadays offer one-size-fits-all options, so Mu Yiran didn't think much of it. She slipped on a loose sweatshirt and left the bathroom. After quickly tidying herself up, just before leaving, her eyes caught sight of the full-length mirror by the door, and she noticed a decorative zipper on the back of the sweatshirt.
Mu Yiran glanced at the mirror and tried to pull it up for a long time but couldn't. Her shoulder blades were exposed, and the pink ribbon was faintly visible.
The living room door opened, and footsteps walked towards the bedroom.
"Aini, can you come and help me?"
Ai Ni didn't speak. The door in the mirror was pushed open, and then a curly-haired head appeared behind her.
Holy crap!
Mu Yiran turned around abruptly and saw Shi Youxi staring blankly. She clutched her hoodie tightly behind her back. "You...you're back? Wait for me, I'll be right there."
She reached to close the door empty-handed, but the boy's foot braced against the crack in the door. Shi Youxi remained silent for a few seconds, then forcefully pushed the door open with his foot. His gaze slowly moved upwards from the woman's rounded toes in her slippers.
He deliberately chose oversized pants, which fit her legs loosely, making it look like... her sister was wearing his clothes.
Shi Youxi swallowed hard, her throat dry. "Sister, I'll help you."
"Um?"
"What's wrong with your clothes? Let me help you." Shi Youxi took a step, his sneakers pressing down on the edge of her slippers.
Shi Youxi's mind was filled with that fair skin and pink color, and he couldn't help but raise his hand and reach behind Mu Yiran.
The next moment, his hand was slapped back, and Mu Yiran pinched his cheek. "No, get out, I'm going to the bathroom." She retaliated by pinching the boy's cheek and pushing him back with her hand on his face.
Shi Youxi focused his gaze, pressed down on Mu Yiran's hand, and blinked his phoenix eyes: "Sister, do you not like the dress I picked out for you?"
"No, no, I like it very much." Mu Yiran wasn't buying it and pushed him away directly.
She zipped up her zipper in front of the mirror, looked at her back, and bit her lip in distress.
You probably didn't see anything just now...
As the group descended into the parking lot, Shi Youxi's phone suddenly rang. He answered, "Um, the hospital. I'm not going back, I'm not going."
Guan Shiyan roared on the other end of the phone: "Young Master! You have a mock exam today! Forget everything else, but Lu Keli arranged a last-minute interview today. He's here specifically for you, so you have to come back and make a good impression!"
Shi Youxi glanced at the woman chatting with Ai Ni. She walked slowly, but everyone kept pace with her. Shi Youxi replied casually, "You're handsome too. Take off your glasses and say you're Shi Youxi."
Guan Shiyan angrily retorted, "Your ghost stories are terrifying! I'm way more handsome than you! Stop talking nonsense and get back to me—"
Shi Youxi hung up immediately.
But he didn't know when Guan Shiyan had added Cheng Ran on WeChat. He sent her messages one after another. After Mu Yiran saw the messages on her phone, she suddenly turned her head to look at the boy.
"Do you have a mock exam today?"
Shi Youxi frowned, her voice sounding aggrieved: "I asked the school for leave. Auntie, you're not better yet. I'll wait until you're better..."
"No, you should go to school right away. So many people are seeing me off, it'll be fine."
Shi Youxi didn't think it was a big deal at all. "That's not important. You're not ready yet."
If it weren't important, Guan Shiyan wouldn't have sent her a message directly.
Shi Yan was not the kind of father who would help Shi Youxi get ahead through connections. All of Shi Youxi's academic achievements were due to his own efforts. Mu Yiran knew how strict Shi Yan was with Shi Youxi, so she was a little angry when she heard the boy say that it didn't matter.
Mu Yiran felt that Shi Youxi was acting strangely. He seemed to be too careful around her, practically never leaving her side. But he was no longer the little kid he was five years ago. Shi Youxi's life trajectory was beginning to take direction, and Mu Yiran didn't want Shi Youxi to delay his studies because of her.
"That's important, Shi Youxi, look at me." Mu Yiran took the boy's hand and softened her voice, "How many people are taking the Lu Keli exam?"
Shi Youxi pursed her lips and slowly said, "More than 200, all over the country."
"Then passing the exam shouldn't be too difficult for you. You should be able to come back first?" Seeing that Shi Youxi was about to agree, Mu Yiran added another condition: "First in all subjects."
"......"
This interview will also be counted in the final grade report.
"Tsk, these aren't just academic geniuses, they're academic gods! You know I'm a terrible student, right? I've always admired these academic superstars since I was little. Just thinking about it makes my little Xi so cool. Can you take an exam like that and show me?"
Seeing that he was wavering, Mu Yiran began to exaggerate and praise: "When your school's honor roll is posted, Lu Keli will be ranked first in the national independent examination. When other families see whose child this is," she exaggeratedly covered her mouth and gasped: "Oh wow, mine."
Shi Youxi's eyelids twitched slightly, and she said softly, "Yours."
"Yes, it's mine."
The boy lowered his head and pressed down on the corners of his mouth. He would not refuse any request from his sister; Shi Youxi would do whatever she wanted.
"Okay...then text me when you get home."
"Okay." Seeing that he agreed, Mu Yiran sighed inwardly, thinking that boys in their adolescence really need to be coaxed, not scolded.
Ai Ni watched silently from the side, and couldn't help but admire her. The lady really knew how to praise people; no wonder even the young master couldn't refuse her.
Hmm... no, young master has heard the same praise before.
Ai Ni recalled that when she first arrived, the young master was watching a boxing match with another boy. That boy was urging the young master to try and win the championship belt in that boxing match. The young master ignored him. What did that boy say again?
oh.
"If you come back with a gold belt around your waist, every boxing stadium in the capital will have your poster. When people see you, they'll ask, 'Who is this?'" The boy pulled out a photo from his phone and placed it in front of the young master, his tone smug: "Tsk, my brother."
"Even though we didn't grow up wearing the same underwear, it's really something to be proud of to say we grew up wearing the same school pants!"
"Give me a chance to show off, Young Master Shi. Someone like me who only knows how to use a knife and not a fist really admires you."
"Go and steal one for me, just for your brother's sake!"
The boy talked for ages, his mouth practically dry, before the young master finally managed to say a few words: "For my brother?"
The boy patted his left chest and said, "Yeah."
Without hesitation, the young master said, "Then I'll join the community taekwondo class."
"Children's Group".
"......"
Ai Ni snapped out of her reverie, glanced at the young master who was obediently nodding in front of the madam, and thought to herself, this is definitely not a problem with the person.
After watching Shi Youxi get into a taxi, Mu Yiran got into her car. The driver was none other than Li Buhuo, whom she hadn't seen for two days.
Looking at her in the rearview mirror, Li Bu Huo smiled faintly and said, "Young President Cheng, I've been so worried about you these past two days."
Mu Yiran smiled at his teasing look, "Thank you so much for that day."
Ai Ni was still in the car, and Mu Yiran wasn't talking to Li Buhuo. Although her phone had been found, the screen was cracked, so Shi Youxi bought a new one. On the way, Mu Yiran transferred the memory to the new phone.
Back at the villa, Mu Yiran found an excuse to call Li Buhuo to the study.
"Why does Xiao Cheng keep asking about the work these past two days?"
Mu Yiran didn't waste any words and asked directly, "Li Buhuo, are you really Li Buhuo?"
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