Chapter 316: Chapter 315 Who Are You Exactly (15)
Dong Xin Yan tiptoed in, nodded slightly at Yuan Shen, and said silently, "I’m here."
Yuan Shen was displeased with her lateness, but it was better than her backing out.
He cast a cold glance at Dong Xin Yan, then looked at Gu Ningyi and said warmly, "Yi, she’s here. Her name is... Xiaoxin."
Dong Xin Yan was stunned for a moment by the name Yuan Shen casually used and couldn’t help but glance at him. Seeing this, Yuan Shen hurriedly added, "The ’Xin’ from Xinran."
"...."
Isn’t this really a case of a guilty conscience?
Dong Xin Yan’s little heart couldn’t help but tremble.
However, Gu Ningyi didn’t seem to mind because after Yuan Shen finished speaking, he slightly furrowed his brows and then said coldly, "No need, let her go back."
Yuan Shen wasn’t surprised by Gu Ningyi’s refusal; he had always disliked strangers, and he’d always disliked women, especially in his current condition, he was even more unwilling to be seen.
Originally, if Dong Xin Yan’s identity could be directly revealed, he might not have been able to refuse, but now... it’s really a bit troublesome.
Fortunately, Yuan Shen had already thought of an excuse, "Yi, you’re not the same as a few days ago. A few days ago, your vision was just blurry, but now you can’t see anything at all. You must have someone to take care of you, unless you prefer Zhou Yalin to come over?"
Gu Ningyi’s brows furrowed even more.
Seeing this, Yuan Shen pressed his advantage and gently persuaded, "Rest assured, this caregiver is... mute, absolutely won’t disturb you, and she’s... already married with children, an aunt-level figure, and definitely won’t cause you any harassment."
Listening to Yuan Shen’s offhand lie, Dong Xin Yan was somewhat amazed, though she had asked for her identity to be kept secret, he didn’t have to exaggerate it so much, did he?
She was in her prime as a young girl, how could she be referred to as an aunt? And already married with children!
But in a way, it’s also good, at least she doesn’t have to worry that Gu Ningyi would...
He shouldn’t develop any interest in an aunt, right?
After Yuan Shen finished speaking, Gu Ningyi didn’t say anything for a long time. After a while, his dark pupils moved slightly and slowly looked in Dong Xin Yan’s direction.
Even though knowing he couldn’t see anything now, when his dark, unfocused eyes met hers, she still unconsciously clenched her bag, her breath somewhat stalled.
Seeing this, Yuan Shen continued to push his advantage, "It’s only a week. After a week, maybe your eyes will improve, and you won’t need a caregiver anymore."
Gu Ningyi’s thin lips pressed together, his gaze softly withdrawn; he didn’t speak, but Yuan Shen could tell he agreed tacitly. He subtly let out a deep breath in relief.
"Alright, in that case, for the next week, our Mr. Gu will be entrusted to you, Aunt Xin!"
Dong Xin Yan remained silent, partly because she couldn’t speak, and partly because she was indeed... a bit speechless.
After Yuan Shen left, the entire ward suddenly became quiet.
Dong Xin Yan stood silently for a while, and seeing that Gu Ningyi had nothing to instruct, she lifted her foot and slowly walked towards the caretaker’s bed.
For this week, she would have to sleep here.
Fortunately, she didn’t need to speak, and Gu Ningyi couldn’t see. She only needed to take care of his daily meals, hygiene, and such. The week would pass quickly, right?
Dong Xin Yan put down the bag and purse and gently sat on the bed.
The ward became increasingly quiet, as if one could hear each other’s soft breathing.