Chapter 224 Doing a Good Deed to the End
Shen Jiheng wondered if he was hallucinating, that Han Xi would actually hug him and say such heartwarming things.
He took Han Xi's hand and slowly turned around, looking at the smile on her face, as if nothing in the world could compare to her smile.
"Han Xi, does this mean you've accepted me again?"
Han Xi quickly let go of his hand, took two steps back, coughed, and said, "You're overthinking it. I just wanted to comfort you because you seemed down."
Shen Jiheng's lips curled up slightly, then he put on a worried expression and leaned closer.
He said earnestly, "Actually, I'm still feeling down. Since you're going to do a good deed, then go all the way and hug me a little longer."
As he spoke, he opened his arms wide, a gesture that left Han Xi bewildered.
I originally wanted to comfort him because I felt sorry for him working so hard from morning till night, but now it seems like I can't shake him off.
Before she could think too much, Shen Jiheng had already put his arm around her shoulder and pulled her into his arms again.
Han Xi tried to break free, but he held her head down.
"Don't move, just a moment. You have no idea how long I've been waiting for today."
The two get along even better now than before, and Shen Jiheng truly cherishes every moment he can spend with her.
Han Xi calmed down, and he was still holding her.
It was unclear how much time had passed before Shen Jiheng reluctantly let go. The two looked at each other, their eyes seemingly filled with affection.
Han Xi turned her head away to avoid his gaze and changed the subject.
"How is Grandma? Is everyone else safe?"
"Grandma needs to be observed for a couple more days. Everyone is out of danger, so don't worry. I'll take care of the rest."
Han Xi knew that he was bearing all this alone, so she voiced her doubts.
“Before coming out, my brother and I talked about this poisoning incident. We suspected that someone was behind it. My grandfather said that my aunt had basically not left the house recently. Where did she get those poisons from?”
Shen Jiheng nodded: "I had already anticipated this. She couldn't have done it alone. I had Professor Yang analyze the drug's ingredients and found that some of them had been banned from production in China more than a decade ago and had never appeared on the market."
Han Xi looked at him in surprise, not expecting that Shen Jiheng had already discovered the problem and had already launched an investigation.
Seeing Han Xi's expression, Shen Jiheng smiled wryly and said, "If things get out of hand, I will definitely have to find out all the reasons, but what I can confirm now is that these drugs did not come from China."
"You mean they were all brought back from abroad."
“That’s right. Now we just need to find out which countries are producing these drugs and buying such large doses. There will definitely be records.”
Han Xi listened with admiration and said, "You acted even faster than I thought. Now that Aunt is out of danger, she should wake up tomorrow. I will go over there in person to inquire about the situation."
Shen Jiheng said, "I think she definitely wouldn't tell you the truth, and she might even be prepared to die."
Han Xi nodded; she had thought of that on the way.
"I have another idea that might draw out the person behind the scenes."
Shen Jiheng looked at her with interest, raised his chin and asked, "What do you plan to do?"
"I want to spread the word that my aunt is preparing to tell the poisoned person the truth and apologize after being persuaded. The person behind this will definitely be afraid that she will be exposed and silence her."
The person behind this could poison so many people without caring about their lives.
Han Xi was terrified at the thought of such a person being around her.
This time they struck the Shen family without warning, so who will be their next target?
Han Xi just wanted to find this bad guy as soon as possible in order to avoid these troubles from happening.
Shen Jiheng pondered for a moment and said, "Your idea is good, but I feel it won't work."
Han Xi asked, puzzled, "Why?"
Shen Jiheng frowned, a feeling he couldn't quite put into words.
"Didn't you notice how smoothly this went? The people behind this seem to know us very well, which is why they could poison us so easily without being detected."
Hearing this, Han Xi nodded and said, "I also feel that this person seems to be around us, observing our actions. Do you think it could be related to the person who kidnapped me back then?"
When she and Bai Xue were kidnapped, Shen Jiheng only received news of Bai Xue's kidnapping, leaving her alone and causing her to despair and divorce him.
Although Bai Xue repeatedly claimed that Gu Hanxi arranged everything and that she was unaware of the details, saying that she was just cooperating.
However, Han Xi sensed that this person was lying.
Shen Jiheng could tell that she still harbored resentment about what happened back then, and perhaps even felt a bit of hatred.
"Only by finding it can we find out the truth."
"Then I'll make a decision after I meet my aunt tomorrow."
If it were someone she knew well who committed the crime, then her own thoughts would be useless. But she doesn't have many people around her, so who could be plotting to harm them step by step?
Just as Shen Jiheng was about to speak, a shout came from behind him.
"Brother Ji Heng, so you're here. Miss Han is here too. Grandma woke up and said she wanted to see you."
Bai Xue has been by the old lady's side ever since the accident, taking care of everything in between, acting exactly like the lady of the house.
After saying that, he didn't forget to comfort Han Xi: "Miss Han, this matter has nothing to do with you. Everyone knows that you meant well, so please don't take it to heart."
Han Xi smiled and said, "Miss Bai is so thoughtful, she has calmed everyone down."
Bai Xue seems to know how to win people's hearts, and this is the perfect opportunity for her to show her skills.
"It's only right. My grandma and aunt have been so good to me. I'm just doing my part."
Now the old lady and Mrs. Shen are very satisfied with her performance. She has also been running back and forth between several hospitals to comfort the poisoned relatives, which has earned her a lot of good impression.
Han Xi didn't want to talk to such a hypocritical person, so she took Shen Jiheng's arm, which surprised him.
Han Xi smiled and said, "Now that Grandma is awake, let's go see her together."
Bai Xue's lips twitched. What did Han Xi mean by this? Hadn't he been rejecting Shen Jiheng all along? Why was he now taking his hand?
Shen Jiheng didn't have that many thoughts; it was a good thing that Han Xi could get close to him.
Watching the two leave hand in hand, Bai Xue stomped her foot angrily. She never expected that this incident would not only not affect their relationship, but their relationship seemed to be getting better and better.
She refused to believe that Han Xi, having caused such a huge mess this time, would still have the face to stay in the Shen family.
Han Xi paused at the door of the ward, feeling a strange unease.
Shen Jiheng held her hand and said, "Don't worry, Grandma won't blame you. Besides, I'm here. Even if something happens, I'll take care of it for you."
Han Xi felt a surge of warmth. Of course, she didn't know that for the old lady, seeing the two of them appear hand in hand was more comforting than anything else.
From the moment the two entered, Madam Shen's eyes fell on their hands, and she couldn't help but smile with satisfaction.
"Han Xi, what's going on here?"
Han Xi glanced at Shen Jiheng, realizing that it wouldn't be good for her to let go of his hand in this situation.
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