Chapter 70:

That night, the hospital was silent. Except for a few patients suffering from pain, most people were already in dreamland.

Fang Zhou, having slept for a long time in the afternoon, woke up after only four or five hours of sleep at night.

He opened his eyes, feeling pain in both hands. One was injured, and the other seemed numb from being pressed by something.

Fang Zhou tried to lift his right hand but found something furry pressing on it.

Under the moonlight from the window, he saw what it was.

A head, presumably Chu Xinran’s.

Fang Zhou found it strange. Didn’t she leave with Han Xi in the afternoon?

Earlier, Chu Xinran had fed him, while Han Xi peeled fruit on the side. Fang Zhou ate quickly, not daring to delay.

He even ate the apple Han Xi peeled to avoid her cold stare.

Fang Zhou felt like a master at balancing things, handling everyone evenly without spilling a drop.

Perhaps he looked too pitiful injured, so they didn’t stay long and left around six o’clock.

But now, Chu Xinran was back, staying by his side as he slept.

Fang Zhou felt a mix of emotions.

When they broke up, he was so resolute and said such harsh words. Yet, she didn’t hold a grudge and even did foolish things for him.

Now, even with him injured, she silently stayed by his side without waking him.

The distance from the villa to the hospital was about a kilometer. For a girl to walk alone at night, she must have been very scared.

Thinking of this, Fang Zhou’s eyes softened.

This silly girl always made him feel so protective.

Carefully, he moved his right hand, trying to free it from under Chu Xinran’s head without waking her, doing it bit by bit.

His right hand was numb, probably from poor circulation. If he didn’t free it, the doctor and nurse might think he was fighting with an illness come morning.

Finally freeing his hand, Fang Zhou sighed in relief, lifted the blanket, and went to the bathroom.

It was a bit dark, but the moonlight from outside illuminated the room enough to see.

After relieving himself, Fang Zhou shook his hand to get the blood flowing and opened the door to step out.

Just two steps out, someone bumped into him, the sweet scent of oranges hitting his nose, captivating him.

“You scared me; I thought you were taken by bad people.”

The girl’s coquettish tone revealed worry and dependence.

Fang Zhou looked down to see Chu Xinran, her big eyes looking at him innocently.

“Xinran, why are you awake?”

He had been careful, but still woke her.

“Sorry, I didn’t mean to wake you.”

“I’m a light sleeper; the slightest noise wakes me.”

Chu Xinran smiled sweetly, like honey.

“Why did you come? Did you come after 10 PM?”

Fang Zhou was concerned. He had gone to sleep at 10 PM, and the island should still have people moving around. Any later, and it would be more dangerous.

“Yeah, I couldn’t sleep, so I came.”

Feeling Fang Zhou’s concern, Chu Xinran explained further.

“It’s fine; there are lights along the way and surveillance. See, I’m perfectly fine!”

Hearing this, Fang Zhou felt even more worried. There were many cases where surveillance was destroyed, leaving nothing to trace.

He furrowed his brows, trying to push Chu Xinran’s hand away, speaking sternly, “Don’t do such foolish things again; it’s too dangerous.”

Seeing his stern face, as if he might get angry, Chu Xinran nodded obediently.

“Alright, I won’t do it again. I’m sorry.”

Though she did nothing wrong, she still apologized, her soft voice carrying a hint of the sleepiness she just woke from.

Fang Zhou’s heart softened, unable to say anything harsh.

At this time, it was impossible to tell her to go back. He just wanted to remind her not to go out at night in the future.

“Let’s forget this time. Don’t go out at night again, no matter where you are.”

Fang Zhou gently let her go.

They were ex-lovers, and continued close contact wasn’t appropriate.

“Alright, let go of me and go sleep on the bed. I’ll wake you before the nurse comes.”

The nurse usually came around six to draw blood and take blood pressure, then breakfast was at seven.

The nurse’s arrival would coincide with daybreak, making it safe for Chu Xinran to return to the villa.

“No, if I sleep on the bed, what about you?”

Her hands clung tightly to Fang Zhou’s waist, her whole body nestled against him, like a child afraid of losing a toy.

A hint of possessiveness flashed in Chu Xinran’s eyes.

Fang Zhou, despite being a patient, was willing to give up his bed for her. Such gentleness was irresistible.

This gentle Fang Zhou could only be hers.

Using his uninjured hand, Fang Zhou pushed Chu Xinran, but failed.

He pointed to the sofa, “I’ve slept enough. I’ll just rest my eyes there.”

Chu Xinran looked at the sofa and shook her head vigorously.

“No, you’re the patient; you should sleep on the bed.”

“How about this, we sleep together!”

Chu Xinran’s eyes lit up, her drowsiness vanishing as she stared at Fang Zhou like discovering a new world.

Fang Zhou felt his scalp tingle, waving his hands in refusal.

“No, no, no. You sleep. I’ve had enough sleep; I just got up out of boredom.”

The girl pouted, clearly unhappy.

“What, are you afraid I’ll eat you?”

Fang Zhou, caught off guard, stammered.

“No, no, I just lay in bed too long and want to stretch my legs.”

A man and woman alone in bed, just talking under the covers?

Fang Zhou might agree, but his body wouldn’t. He didn’t want to suffer all night.

“If you don’t sleep, I won’t either.”

Chu Xinran pouted, a hint of coquettishness in her tone.

His mind raced for a solution.

“How about we go watch the sunrise?”

Judging by the moon’s position, it was almost dawn. Waiting a bit longer, they could see the sunrise.

Chu Xinran, never having watched the sunrise by the sea with Fang Zhou, brightened with excitement.

“Okay, let’s go now!”

Fang Zhou secretly sighed in relief: Finally, I’ve pacified this little ancestor.