Chapter 23: Chapter 23: Do You Dislike Being With Me?
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Rong Yan didnât waste any words and started to administer acupuncture to Little Baby.
Administering acupuncture is a complex and delicate task, especially since Little Babyâs illness was so rare, demanding exceptionally high precision in technique. Rong Yan focused intently, and before long, a fine layer of sweat appeared on her forehead. She busied herself for over an hour before pulling out the last needle, by which time Little Babyâs face visibly had more color.
She casually wiped the sweat off her forehead, put away the needles, her eyes bright, âDone!â
âI also have a herbal medicine prescription for you to boil and soak Duidui in. Twice a week, ideally before sleep at nightâitâs best for the body. Iâll send you the recipe in a bit.â
Having spoken, Rong Yan felt she might have been too casual. Despite knowing her expertise in traditional medicine didnât fall short in comparison to anyone, in the eyes of others, she was someone who hadnât even secured a degree from Chinese Medicine University. She had self-confidence, but it seemed like there was no reason for Li Shengxiao to trust her.
Rong Yan felt a bit awkward, âUm, if youâre not comfortable, you can get it checked.â
Li Shengxiao withdrew his gaze from her and took the needle pack from her hand, âNo need.â
âI trust you!â
Rong Yan was taken aback, why did he trust her so much?
Unfortunately, Li Shengxiao had already moved ahead, and she had to follow. She gave one last reluctant look at the sleeping Little Baby before pulling the door closed.
Mrs. Li and the others had been waiting downstairs for nearly two hours before they saw the two come down.
Upon seeing Rong Yan and Li Shengxiao, Mrs. Li immediately approached,
âShengxiao, how is Duidui now?â
Li Shengxiaoâs gaze held firm as he looked at the person beside him and said to her, âThe complexion looks much better, and [Duidui]âs sleeping now.â
Mrs. Li was overjoyed and looked at Rong Yan as if she was a savior, âThatâs wonderful, thatâs wonderfulâŠ
Lin Zhiya genuinely liked Rong Yan for treating Little Baby and took the initiative to invite her, âMiss Rong, why donât you stay for lunch with us this afternoon?â
âIâŠâ Rong Yan hadnât finished speaking.
Li Shengxiao had already stepped beside her and spoke at the same time, âShe has other things to do.â
Rong Yan glanced at him secretly. She did intend to decline but was a bit troubled about how to say it to Mrs. Li. How did he figure it out?
Lin Zhiya was a bit disappointed, but still said, âAlright then, maybe next time.â
âShengxiao, since youâre heading out anyway, why donât you give Miss Rong a ride?â She suggested enthusiastically.
Rong Yan quickly waved her hands, âNo need.â
Li Shengxiao stood tall and distinguished, âAlright!â
Rong Yan, ââŠâ Couldnât he see the refusal on her face?
Lin Zhiya enthusiastically saw them off, and Rong Yan, with no other choice, walked shoulder to shoulder with him out of the villa.
âStand here and wait for me for a moment; Iâll go get the car.â The noble man suddenly stopped.
âThereâs no need to bother, Mr. Li. How about I call a taxi to go back instead?â Rong Yan called out to him.
This wasnât a private villa area like Country Garden, so it was quite easy to hail a cab.
The tall and handsome man stopped, his deep, ink-dark eyes fixed on her, âDo you find it repulsive being with me?â
â She didnât seem to have said anything like that, had she?
Li Shengxiao raised his arched eyebrows, the features of his face bold and prominent, almost making Rong Yanâs heart race.
Rong Yan, get a grip! Whatâs there to get so excited about!
âYour eyes seem to be saying I got it wrong.â Li Shengxiaoâs eyes shimmered with a hint of amusement as he picked up the car key, âIâll go fetch the car.â Crack!
Rong Yan watched him walk away, pressing a hand to her wildly beating heart. Why did she feel like sheâd just been flirted withâwas it an illusion?
It must be an illusion, right?
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