Ch 31: Lu Xixiao: “Does Miss Wen know Dawn?”; Lu Xixiao: Help me take care of the child

Lu Yu didn’t speak, nor did he look at Wen Li.

Until Wen Li noticed Lu Yu, she feigned surprise and said, “Dr. Lu? What a coincidence, meeting you here.”

Lu Xixiao casually asked, “Do you two know each other?”

Wen Li: “Friends.”

Lu Yu then followed, “…Friends.”

Friends?

One who, at a young age, is renowned in the medical field as a genius, whose achievements and medical skills are second only to the Surgical Saint, Dawn.

One who was abandoned by her father in the countryside as a child and recently brought back to Beijing.

Two people with completely unequal identities, who shouldn’t have an intersection, are friends?

Lu Yu’s reaction when he saw Wen Li earlier was more than just surprise.

Lu Qi investigated Wen Li’s information and found that any of Wen Li’s whereabouts outside of Mingcheng were deliberately hidden.

It’s not simple for even Lu Qi to be unable to find out.

His probing gaze swept over the two of them. Lu Xixiao remained impassive and said to Wen Li, “Miss Wen, please sit.”

The little guy pulled Wen Li to sit down.

“Dr. Lu, you don’t look too well. Are you feeling unwell?” Wen Li asked with concern after sitting down, looking at Lu Yu.

Lu Yu managed to squeeze out a smile, but he told Wen Li very firmly, “I’m fine, I’m okay.”

The shame in his heart made him almost unable to lift his head, not knowing how to face Wen Li.

The reason he changed his mind and agreed to perform this surgery was because he learned that Lu Xixiao had been shot in the heart.

Such a high-difficulty surgery, coupled with Lu Xixiao’s unusual identity, was a good opportunity for him to hone his skills.

His medical skills were not the problem; the problem was his psychological state.

No, his psychological state wasn’t a problem either. It was just that when he thought about Wen Li lying on the operating table, he found it difficult to remain calm.

He practiced day and night, frantically improving his technique, even going so far as to use Lu Xixiao as a guinea pig, resulting in almost harming Lu Xixiao and implicating Wen Li.

Lu Xixiao: “I wonder what brings Miss Wen here today?”

Lu Yu, who also wanted to know the answer, looked at Wen Li.

Didn’t she hide her identity from the Lu family?

Or was it because of him?

Did Wen Li already know Lu Xixiao?

Wen Li placed the things in her hands on the table: “My dog soiled Mr. Lu’s clothes last time. This is compensation for Mr. Lu. I hope you don’t mind.”

She made a special trip to compensate him for his clothes?

This behavior doesn’t quite match the personality she showed.

Moreover, after so many days, why did she compensate him today?

It’s a bit unusual.

Lu Xixiao glanced at the large and small bags: “Isn’t it settled? Miss Wen is still so polite. You’re thoughtful.”

There wasn’t the gruesome scene Jiang Yingbai described. Lu Yu was not only alive and unharmed, but he wasn’t even injured.

Wen Li’s hostility had lessened considerably, and she found Lu Xixiao more pleasing to the eye. She didn’t blush or hesitate, and followed his words: “I’m just like that, kind-hearted.”

It’s a good thing Jiang Yingbai isn’t here, otherwise he would definitely burst out laughing.

She then stood up: “Since the sincerity has been delivered, I’ll leave first. Dr. Lu, are you leaving together?”

She naturally asked Lu Yu.

Lu Yu first looked at her, then at Lu Xixiao.

Obviously, he couldn’t leave without Lu Xixiao’s permission.

The atmosphere fell silent for a moment.

Wen Li seemed to have just noticed the awkward atmosphere, so she followed Lu Yu’s gaze to look at Lu Xixiao, feigning ignorance: “What’s wrong? Isn’t Dr. Lu finished yet?”

Lu Xixiao looked at her, as if smiling, his lips curving slightly, and said, “Dr. Lu can leave.”

Lu Yu’s expression immediately became tense, not knowing what Lu Xixiao was going to do.

Wen Li’s eyes darkened, her gaze dangerous, but her expression remained unchanged: “What do you mean, Mr. Lu?”

Lu Xixiao said unhurriedly, “Don’t misunderstand. I’m not feeling well, and I want Miss Wen to help me look after the child. It’s a bother.”

He spoke without any politeness.

Look after the child?

Wen Li looked down at the little guy who looked forward with anticipation.

She didn’t refuse directly: “I have the impression that Mr. Lu doesn’t seem to want me to associate with Jing Yuan.”

Lu Xixiao: “Jing Yuan likes you. I hope Miss Wen won’t mind the unpleasantness last time. Miss Wen should understand my feelings when I lost my child. When Miss Wen teased Jing Yuan about breaking up, Jing Yuan was heartbroken for several days.”

After the previous two encounters, Wen Li didn’t believe his words at all.

This guy, did he discover something?

Wen Li, who was always bold, hesitated for only a moment before collecting her thoughts and suppressing the chill: “Then Dr. Lu will go first. Let’s chat again next time.”

Lu Yu understood that Wen Li was telling him to leave.

Although he was worried, he could only comply: “Next time.”

He stood up, nodded slightly to Lu Xixiao, glanced subtly at Wen Li, and after taking a few steps, looked back again worriedly.

Lu Xixiao took in all his actions.

He gestured for Wen Li to sit down again, sat up straight, and reached for the tea tray on the table.

The man held a fine purple clay teapot. His knuckles were distinct, his fingers long and slender, very handsome. Steam rose, obscuring Wen Li’s view. He lowered his eyes, and his expression behind the steam became even more unfathomable.

A cup of tea was placed in front of Wen Li.

Then he said, “Miss Wen just arrived, at least have a cup of tea before you leave. Does Jing Yuan want some?”

The little guy nodded obediently.

Lu Xixiao took a cup for him: “Be careful, it’s hot.”

Then he said to Wen Li: “Try it. Wuyi Mountain Da Hong Pao. It’s a pity that Dr. Lu doesn’t like tea.”

Wen Li picked up the tea and took a sip, uttering two words: “It’s okay.”

Lu Xixiao refilled her tea and naturally chatted: “Miss Wen is still studying?”

Wen Li: “Grade 3.”

She scoffed inwardly: “You know it already, why pretend?”

Lu Xixiao nodded slightly: “Grade 3. Your studies are so busy, and Miss Wen made a special trip for a piece of clothing.”

Wen Li didn’t respond.

He said again: “I have a question, I wonder if Miss Wen can answer it for me?”

This guy, previously he looked at everyone like they were dead people. Today he’s talking so much. Is it because he got his life back and is in a good mood?

Wen Li: “Go ahead.”

Even though Lu Xixiao was behaving amiably now, unlike the previous two times, he still gave off a sense of distance.

His eyes always revealed a confidence and dominance that controlled the situation, not truly seeing people, like a powerful beast firmly trapping its weak prey in its territory, not worrying at all about any accidents happening to its prey.

Now that they were sitting face to face, this feeling of being scrutinized and controlled was even more obvious.

But Wen Li was not prey, so she was completely unaffected.

Even in terms of momentum, she was on par with Lu Xixiao.

Neither could suppress the other.

Lu Xixiao looked at Wen Li, who was sitting relaxed and composed, without the slightest constraint, and an imperceptible smile appeared in his eyes.

He asked, “Miss Wen, do you know Dawn?”

Wen Li: “???”

“Dr. Lu and Dawn have a close relationship. Since Miss Wen is Dr. Lu’s friend, you must have heard of this person, right?”

He stared at Wen Li’s face, not missing any slight micro-expression that might appear, trying to see something from it.

Unfortunately,

Wen Li, like him, was someone who didn’t show her emotions.

“I’m afraid I’ve disappointed Mr. Lu.”

Lu Xixiao showed regret, then said, “If there’s a chance, I hope Miss Wen can help me convey a message. Dr. Dawn saved my life, and I’ve always kept the medical fee she hasn’t received.”

Wen Li: “I will tell Dr. Lu.”

Lu Xixiao: “Thank you then.”

“I’ve had tea, and we’ve talked. I don’t mind looking after the child, but it’s not appropriate.”

“Not appropriate?” Lu Xixiao looked at the little guy, then at her.

Wen Li: “Although we have a big age gap, after all, men and women are different. It wouldn’t be good if your wife misunderstood.”

Lu Xixiao: “???”

Was she saying he was old?

At twenty-seven years old, this was the first time he’d been told he was old to his face.

He was in the prime of his life, yet he couldn’t refute it.

Compared to Wen Li, who was in Grade 3, he couldn’t say he was young, but he was still somewhat hurt.

Lu Xixiao: “I don’t have a wife.”

Wen Li glanced at the little guy and thought: Divorced?

Wen Li: “The same goes for a girlfriend.”

Lu Xixiao: “Didn’t Jing Yuan tell Miss Wen?”

Wen Li: “???”

She looked again at the little guy holding his teacup.