Chapter 182: Team Formation

True to her word, Han Xi stayed with Fang Zhou the entire afternoon, frequently asking if he needed food, water, or a bathroom break.

After the earlier incident, Fang Zhou wasn’t keen on eating or drinking much.

However, Han Xi was persistent, insisting on feeding him fruit, even if he didn’t want it.

“I asked the doctor. Eating more vitamins is good for your eye recovery,” Han Xi said authoritatively.

Fang Zhou was genuinely afraid that eating too much fruit would make him need the bathroom again.

If it was just a small need, it wouldn’t be too awkward, but he dreaded the thought of needing a major bathroom break with Han Xi waiting outside.

God! He couldn’t even imagine that scenario.

Luckily, Li Siming arrived just in time to rescue Fang Zhou.

This guy made quite an entrance, chattering away as he entered the ward, bombarding Fang Zhou with questions.

Han Xi, who had been working, glanced at Li Siming and quietly left the room to take a phone call, giving them some space.

Fang Zhou viewed him as a savior.

“Buddy! Thank goodness you came, or I’d have gone mad in this ward.”

Li Siming laughed, not quite understanding what Fang Zhou meant.

But overall, he felt appreciated and gave Fang Zhou a sympathetic pat on the shoulder.

“Man, your luck is really bad! Every time you join a dating show, you get hurt! Last time it was eating poisonous mushrooms, and now you got swept away by a flood?”

Fang Zhou scratched his head, equally puzzled.

“I don’t know why. Maybe I’m paying for my past sins. Did I tell you that all four of my ex-girlfriends are on this show?”

Li Siming nodded lightly, then remembered Fang Zhou couldn’t see, so he replied, “You mentioned it. I even watched the show. You’ve got quite the harem.”

It was obvious to anyone that the female guests were interested in Fang Zhou, and there was even some rivalry going on.

He, like the other viewers, found it entertaining, almost wishing for a dramatic catfight.

Fang Zhou forced a bitter smile, unable to laugh. He thought: Would you like to trade places?

Li Siming continued, “That woman who just left, she must be Han Xi, right? Damn! She’s so good to you? A big shot CEO taking care of you here when her time is worth thousands every minute?”

The implication was clear: Han Xi’s time was precious, but she was willing to spend it with Fang Zhou, showing her sincerity.

Fang Zhou nodded and then shook his head, explaining, “I don’t need her to stay, but she insists on being here. I can’t do anything about it.”

Li Siming gave Fang Zhou a reproachful pat, saying, “You don’t know how lucky you are. Are you bragging or complaining?”

Fang Zhou waved his hand and briefly recounted his past with Han Xi to Li Siming,

“What would you do if you were me?”

“True, you did hurt her badly. It’s hard to be with her without feeling guilty.”

Fang Zhou shook his head and said softly, “The point is, a good horse doesn’t graze the same pasture twice.”

Finding it too frustrating to discuss, he changed the topic to the studio they had been planning.

Li Siming excitedly raised his voice, “The people you asked me to find are almost all in place. We rented a small studio in XX District for training, just waiting for you to recover and guide us.”

A big boss had approached Li Siming earlier, asking them to form a team for competitions.

Now that the team was being formed, they needed training.

As a game streamer and skilled player, Fang Zhou could serve as both a player and a coach, so Li Siming was looking forward to his return.

Fang Zhou nodded, helping to strategize.

They discussed team building, training plans, and friendly matches, all of which required careful planning.

“I remember Su Yang had a plan we could reference,” Fang Zhou said.

Su Yang was a mutual friend and a retired coach.

The two agreed on the idea and decided to call Su Yang, the three of them eagerly discussing.

Han Xi returned after her call, noticing their conversation. She placed some fruit on the table for them without interrupting but listened quietly.

Hearing them plan to meet the behind-the-scenes boss, Han Xi raised an eyebrow, thinking: It’s too early to meet him. Fang Zhou might not like it.

When dinner arrived, Li Siming was still there, and they ate together before he left.

Han Xi had to attend an evening event, so she bid Fang Zhou farewell.

“I’ll come visit in a couple of days. I can’t come tomorrow,” she said with a hint of reluctance.

But Fang Zhou internally cheered: Great, finally, you’re leaving. I’ve been holding back on using the bathroom, lady!

Han Xi responded softly, giving Fang Zhou a deep look before leaving the ward.

She had her work and life, unable to stay with Fang Zhou all the time. Today’s visit was an exception.

But she still kept a close eye on his situation.

Han Xi called her assistant, instructing them to stay with Fang Zhou tomorrow and inform her of any needs.

Around 8 PM, Fang Zhou felt sleepy and drifted off.

The medication made him tired, unable to stay awake for long, so he slept to recover.

However, he didn’t expect to be so disoriented upon waking.

He found himself unable to move, as if bound by something, with tape over his mouth.

He felt terrified and panicked.

It seemed like a kidnapping, but the smell of disinfectant told him he was still in the hospital.

Someone seemed to be clinging to him, their limbs tightly wrapped around him, making it hard even to turn.

“Mmmph! Mmmph!”

Fang Zhou tried to make noise with his throat, hoping to attract the nurse’s attention.

But the sound was too faint, only waking the person beside him.

“Shush! Don’t make a sound.”

It was a woman’s voice, too brief to identify.

As he pondered who it could be, he felt a soft touch on his lips.

Gentle, like a cloud.