Song Xi watched Duan Xiu's back as he walked ahead and huffed.
Why was he coming to the hospital every other day? Could he be sick? With such a short temper at such a young age, he might have an anger management problem! Seeing him glued to his phone playing games last time, he could also be an internet addict!
The two of them had absolutely no good feelings towards each other, so when they stood in front of a hospital room door at the same time, something seemed to surge in the air, causing everyone to stiffen, their scalps to tingle, and their limbs to feel unnatural.
It was only later that Song Xi realized what that feeling was.
It was awkwardness!
"You..."
"What are you doing here!" Song Xi asked with hostility, her temper flaring, "Do you know Taozi?"
Just as Duan Xiu was about to speak, a phone ring suddenly broke the silence.
Song Xi glanced suspiciously at Duan Xiu before answering the call.
Ye Hai's anxious voice came from the other end.
"Song Xi, has Xiao Tian contacted you?"
Xiao Tian?
Song Xi walked to the side and replied in a low voice, "No, what's wrong with him?"
Ye Sen's furious voice echoed from the phone, seemingly outdoors.
"Have you found him yet!"
"Not yet, Mr. Ye."
"Keep searching!"
Ye Hai rubbed his temples. "Xiao Tian... is missing."
Song Xi sent a text message to Ge Baitao, then hurried to the hospital courtyard.
On the lawn, a group of bodyguards were conducting a thorough search, while nurses and patients stood nearby, chattering amongst themselves.
Song Xi walked over and overheard their conversation.
"He ran off again? This young master Ye is really hard to handle. He hasn't been peaceful since he woke up!"
"Tell me about it. Even his family can't do anything about him. He injured a nurse yesterday too!"
"Ah, really? Is she okay..."
Song Xi's brow furrowed.
How could this happen...
"Song Xi." Ye Hai rushed over.
Song Xi glanced at the scene. "Still no sign of him?"
"No," Ye Hai said in a hushed voice. "If Xiao Tian contacts you, you must tell us! Tell him we'll do whatever he wants."
Song Xi sensed something hidden in his words. "What's wrong? What happened?"
Ye Hai glanced at Ye Sen, whose face was ashen, standing ahead. "...Nothing. Anyway, if Xiao Tian contacts you, you must tell me!"
It seemed this matter was related to Ye Sen.
Song Xi nodded. "Okay, I understand."
By the time Song Xi returned to the hospital room, Ge Baitao had already left.
"Taozi, I'm sorry."
Ge Baitao's voice on the phone was extremely magnanimous. "It's okay, Xi Xi. Have you found Ye Tian?"
"Not yet..."
"That kid, running around when he's not feeling well. Don't worry, the Ye family has extensive connections, they'll find him soon."
That was true, after all, they were the Ye family.
As Song Xi walked, she headed towards Lou Yuming's hospital room. "By the way, Taozi, do you know any guys who are quite tall but have a very grumpy face..."
"Who?" Ge Baitao asked knowingly, glancing at Duan Xiu sitting in the driver's seat, who was behind the wheel.
"Just a tall guy, but with a very grumpy face..."
Song Xi yanked open the door handle and happened to see the woman deliberately approaching the man, only to be roughly pushed to the ground.
Leng Xiao Yi heard the commotion and turned around.
Their eyes met. A flicker of embarrassment and angry shame crossed her face, while Song Xi's toes curled in sheer awkwardness.
She forced a stiff smile and intended to turn away silently.
"Come here."
The man's voice, carrying an unquestionable tone, stopped her.
Song Xi closed her eyes.
Lou Yuming lowered his voice. "Don't make me say it a second time."
Damn it!
Song Xi had no choice but to turn back, ignoring the venomous glare from the woman on the ground. She walked to Lou Yuming's side and deliberately said, "Mr. Lou, what can I do for you?"
Mr. Lou?
That title was certainly novel; she hadn't heard it from her in a long time.
If she wanted to play dress-up, fine, he would play along.
"I'm thirsty."
"Yes, Mr. Lou."
Song Xi leaned over to pour him water, her face devoid of any expression throughout the process. She wanted to convey an attitude of "I have nothing to do with this person, so don't direct your hostility towards me." However, she failed to notice the man's lingering gaze on her.
How could Lou Yuming not know what she was thinking? The more she wanted to distance herself from him, the more he would not let her have her way.
After pouring the water, just as Song Xi was about to withdraw, Lou Yuming pushed his luck further.
"Feed me."
Song Xi: "..."
Leng Xiao Yi, who was lying on the ground expecting Lou Yuming to help her up, but found herself ignored: "..."