Mu Qi’s long eyelashes fluttered. The kiss, from his forehead, instantly traveled to his heart.
However, the words that followed plunged the warmth that had just ignited in Mu Qi’s heart back into a sea of disappointment.
"I'm sorry, I got you hurt." So this kiss was just an apology? His bright, burning phoenix eyes visibly dimmed.
Meanwhile, Yun Shu Nian was meticulously examining Mu Qi’s wound, oblivious to Mu Qi’s subtle emotional shift.
Yun Shu Nian frowned as she looked at the blood seeping from Mu Qi’s shoulder. "Mu Qi, what did you do? The wound is bleeding again."
Seeing Mu Qi’s silence, Yun Shu Nian didn’t press further.
"Shan Gong, keep an eye on him. I’m going to get some food." Yun Shu Nian turned to Shan Gong and then left the ward.
"Yes, Madam." Shan Gong rarely agreed so readily to Yun Shu Nian’s requests.
After all, mentioning Yun Shu Nian in front of the young master was indeed very effective.
However, Mu Qi didn't get to see Yun Shu Nian before the doctor on rounds arrived.
Doctor: "How are you feeling?"
Mu Qi’s gaze remained fixed on the ward door, paying no attention.
Seeing this, Shan Gong immediately answered for Mu Qi, "Quite good."
"Can you eat?"
Shan Gong: "He hasn't eaten yet."
...
Time ticked by, and Mu Qi grew increasingly anxious as he didn't see any sign of Yun Shu Nian.
His hands, hidden beneath the covers, clenched tighter and tighter.
Finally, Mu Qi couldn't bear it any longer and got up, intending to find Yun Shu Nian.
Shan Gong and the doctors quickly tried to stop him. Mu Qi impatiently pushed them away. "Get lost."
"Sir, please rest. If you need anything, I'll have someone assist you immediately."
"Sir, please lie down. Otherwise, your wound might split open and become infected."
...
Seeing Mu Qi's persistent desire to get out of bed, everyone was at a loss for what to do.
Just as they were all in a quandary, Yun Shu Nian suddenly appeared with breakfast.
Mu Qi stopped his movements upon seeing her, and everyone followed his gaze.
Upon seeing the miraculous woman from yesterday with her exceptional surgical skills, all the doctors present suddenly had stars in their eyes.
However, Yun Shu Nian’s expression wasn’t good as she looked at Mu Qi.
"I'll take it from here. Please leave for a moment." Based on their affirmation of Yun Shu Nian's medical skills and the desire to learn from her, everyone agreed, indicating their rounds were complete.
Then, Yun Shu Nian looked at Shan Gong. "You too, go outside."
Shan Gong reflexively looked at Mu Qi, but didn’t receive a response. However, he withdrew his gaze and left.
After all, their young master would only stubbornly refuse if Yun Shu Nian wanted him to leave. At other times, Yun Shu Nian’s words were law to Mu Qi.
Mu Qi remained seated on the hospital bed, his mind delving into retrieved memories.
Did the baby hear the word he spoke just now?
Would the baby be afraid of him again? Would they remember the unpleasant memories from the car that day? Would they continue to hate him?
Mu Qi fell into a state of anxious speculation.
Suddenly, and without warning, Yun Shu Nian grabbed Mu Qi's chin and lifted his head. His phoenix eyes met a pair of beautiful, crescent-shaped eyes.
"Mu Qi, why aren't you listening?" Yun Shu Nian's tone was displeased.
Mu Qi wanted to speak but stopped, turning his head away.
If he told the truth, the baby would surely think he didn't trust her.
But he was just afraid.
Afraid of being abandoned by her.
Yun Shu Nian pondered, confused, then her brows relaxed as if she had thought of something.
"Mu Qi, do you need to go to the restroom?"
Restroom? Mu Qi reflexively turned his head, meeting Yun Shu Nian's eyes again, then lowered his head once more.
To Yun Shu Nian, this scene looked like Mu Qi was feeling shy.
So cute!
Yun Shu Nian ruffled Mu Qi's hair, then helped him up and led him towards the independent bathroom in the VIP ward.
Although Mu Qi’s injury wasn’t to his leg, Yun Shu Nian was worried he might experience post-operative side effects like dizziness, leading to a fall.
Yun Shu Nian still held his hand at the bathroom door, showing no signs of letting go.
Mu Qi stopped.
Mu Qi’s gaze fell on Yun Shu Nian’s fair, delicate hand. "I can do it myself."
"Mu Qi, you don't need to be shy. We're married," Yun Shu Nian said, not letting go, as she was still worried.
Mu Qi’s lips curled upwards slightly, then he suddenly broke free from Yun Shu Nian's hand, placed his large hand on her shoulder, and pulled her into his embrace.
"Baby, don't tempt me like this. I’m afraid I'll hurt you." Just like that day in the car.
His low murmur enveloped Yun Shu Nian’s ears, causing her to blush uncontrollably.
Who was tempting him? She wasn't! She was simply worried about his wound.
But Mu Qi...
Yun Shu Nian recalled how Mu Qi had stopped just short of the final step in the car that day, even though he could have gone all the way.
And now, Mu Qi could directly…
But he had still made her step back, so was Mu Qi really…
Once Yun Shu Nian made up her mind to help Mu Qi, she calmed herself down.
The surging male hormones crashed into Yun Shu Nian’s heart. Her blood boiled, and she immediately pulled away from Mu Qi’s embrace.
"Then take your time," Yun Shu Nian said, then hastily turned and returned to the ward.
Did I scare the baby again? Mu Qi looked at his empty palm, his phoenix eyes quickly dimming.
Later, when Yun Shu Nian heard Mu Qi come out, she immediately went to help him again.
They walked back to the bed like this, slowly.
"Mu Qi, drink some porridge." After helping Mu Qi sit steadily, Yun Shu Nian scooped a spoonful of porridge and brought it to his lips.
Mu Qi looked at the spoon in front of him, recalling their previous method of feeding each other porridge mouth-to-mouth, his eyes darkened further.
Would the baby never approach him willingly again?
Yun Shu Nian’s arm grew tired from holding the spoon, but Mu Qi remained in a daze. Yun Shu Nian lost her patience and directly pushed the spoon of porridge into Mu Qi's mouth.
Some porridge trickled down the corner of Mu Qi’s lips.