Chapter 367 Brother is Here
Bat spoke cheerfully, but the worry in his eyes could not be hidden. "But this mission is thanks to you. If it weren't for your predictive ability, we might all have died in the rainforest."
Team doctor Su Ye, usually composed, showed a rare hint of fatigue. His right shoulder was heavily bandaged, and he frowned slightly as he walked, clearly badly injured.
He walked to the bedside, reached out and touched Xia Lili's forehead. After confirming that the temperature was normal, he breathed a sigh of relief: "It's okay now that the fever is gone."
Su Ye paused, revealing a rare smile, "However, even the commander-in-chief praised your performance this time."
Demoman Qingyan, who has a carefree personality, was unusually quiet for a moment at this moment.
His left arm was in a sling, and there were a few unhealed scrapes on his face, but he still smiled heartily: "Lili, you scared us to death! Several of us grown men are fine, but you are lying here."
He shook his head in an exaggerated manner. "But seriously, your prediction was so accurate! Even the camel, who is best at judging situations, was stunned."
Scout Camel, who has always been taciturn, just stood aside at this moment, his eyes fell on Xia Lili, and he nodded slightly.
The bandage on his right leg was faintly oozing with blood, and it was obvious that he had been seriously injured in the rain forest. He didn't say anything, but there was a rare look of approval in his eyes.
Assaulter Blade was aloof and taciturn. He just stood aside with his arms folded across his chest, but his eyes never left Xia Lili.
The wound on his left arm had just been sutured, and a hideous scar was faintly visible under the bandage. He said calmly, "Well done."
These four short words are already a very high evaluation.
The ward suddenly became lively, with several people chatting with each other, and it was a rare opportunity to relax.
However, Li Qihan, who was standing aside, frowned slightly, glanced at everyone, and said in a cold voice: "Stop making trouble."
When Qing Yan heard this, he immediately let out a few exaggerated "yo yo yo" sounds and made faces, "Captain Li, are you afraid that we'll scare Li Li?"
He deliberately dragged out his tone, with a mischievous look on his face, "Tsk tsk tsk, you've never been so gentle when you're scolding us."
Li Qihan's eyes turned cold, and he glared at him, his voice low: "Qingyan, don't you think your injuries are not serious enough?"
Qing Yan fell silent instantly, shrinking his neck and muttering softly: "...I dare not, I dare not."
Seeing this, everyone couldn't help but laugh, but they also knew that Xia Lili needed to rest, so they didn't stay any longer.
Su Ye gave a few final instructions, Bat waved goodbye with a smile, Qing Yan winked at Xia Lili before leaving, Camel nodded silently, and Blade just glanced at him indifferently before turning and leaving.
The ward soon became quiet, with only Li Qihan and Xia Lili left.
The man who had been so cold and stern just now seemed like a completely different person now.
He gently sat down on the edge of the bed, reached out to tuck in the corner of Xia Lili's quilt, and said softly, "What do you want to eat?"
Xia Lili looked at him and suddenly said softly, "I want to go home."
Li Qihan paused, then reached out and gently patted her back, his tone gentle but firm: "The situation will stabilize soon, and we will go back."
His palms were warm and his movements were gentle, as if he was afraid of breaking her.
Outside the window, the afterglow of the setting sun poured in, falling on the two of them, reflecting a warm feeling.
One day later.
When the ward door was pushed open, Xia Lili was leaning against the head of the bed, sipping porridge. Li Qihan was standing at the foot of the bed, holding the fever-reducing patch he had just taken off between his bony fingers.
He frowned slightly, his eyes always fixed on Xia Lili's slightly pale face.
"Lili." A gentle voice came from the door.
Xia Lili looked up suddenly, and the porcelain spoon in her hand hit the edge of the bowl with a clang. "Brother?!" Her eyes widened, her voice filled with disbelief.
Xia Xubai stood at the door, his dark grey windbreaker still tinged with the night's chill. Though his eyes were blind behind his sunglasses, they pointed accurately in the direction of the bed.
His slender fingers were holding a folding cane, his handsome face was obviously tired, and there was a faint blue color under his eyes.
"I heard you were injured, so I came to see you during the break in the tour." Xia Xubai's tone was calm, but his furrowed brow revealed his worry.
He walked quickly to the bedside and accurately extended his hand to his sister's forehead. "Where is the injury?"
Xia Lili subconsciously shrank back: "It's just a cold and fever, nothing serious..."
Xia Xubai's hand had already touched her forehead. The heat from his fingertips made his face darken. "It's still feverish." He turned to where Li Qihan was standing and nodded slightly. "Captain Li, you're here too."
Li Qihan's expression was stern, and he pursed his lips slightly: "Carry out the mission together with Lili."
Xia Xubai raised the corner of his lips in a polite arc: "Thank you for taking care of my sister."
Li Qihan didn't respond, but simply placed the bowl of porridge gently on the bedside table. The subtle sound of the bowl's bottom hitting the table made Xia Xubai's ears twitch slightly.
"Lili, have you taken your medicine?" Xia Xubai asked.
"have eaten."
"Have you had any water?"
"I drank it."
"Have you rested enough?"
"...Brother, are you interrogating a prisoner?" Xia Lili curled her lips helplessly.
Xia Xubai ignored her protest and continued to ask, "What did the doctor say?"
"Just rest for a few days and you'll be fine." Li Qihan's voice was as cold as ice.
Xia Xubai turned towards the source of the sound. Although he couldn't see it, his aura remained undiminished. "What is Mr. Li's relationship with my sister now?"
The air froze instantly.
Xia Lili opened her mouth, a faint blush on her cheeks, and stammered, "Teammate."
"Just teammates?" Xia Xubai said calmly, but there was a faint smile on the corner of his mouth.
Li Qihan did not answer, but just looked at Xia Lili, with a hint of complexity flashing in his deep eyes.
Xia Xubai frowned slightly, tapping his cane with his slender fingers. "Lili, when will you return to Jiangcheng?"
"The doctor said to observe for two more days."
"I'll wait for you and go back with you."
"No, I can do it myself..."
"I'll take you there. It's on my way." Li Qihan suddenly interrupted, his tone leaving no room for questioning.
Xia Xubai was silent for a moment, then suddenly chuckled, "Captain Li is very enthusiastic."
"It's my duty."
"Really?" Xia Xubai tilted his head slightly, his eyes behind the sunglasses seeming to see through everything. "Then Lili, I'll trouble you."
Li Qihan didn't respond, but just stared at the man in front of him with cold eyes.
Xia Lili looked at her brother, then at Li Qihan, and couldn't help but sigh, "...could you please stop doing this?"
Xia Xubai reached out and rubbed the top of her head, his tone finally softening: "Have a good rest, I'll come see you tomorrow."
After he finished speaking, he turned and left, the sound of his blind stick tapping the ground crisp and rhythmic.
After the ward door was closed, Li Qihan still stood there, his furrowed brow showing his inner displeasure.
Xia Lili glanced at him secretly and asked in a low voice: "...Are you angry?"
Li Qihan lowered his eyes to look at her, his gaze deep: "Take medicine."
Xia Lili: “…”
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