Ye Zi was startled for a moment before stepping aside to get out of Ye Linhan’s way. She explained gently, “Miss Shen regained consciousness before you did. She already ate some porridge, and the doctor said that she’s fine.”
Ye Linhan was relieved to learn that Shen Qi was fine. Even though she looked pale and was currently spacing out, her condition was already much better than last night when she was stricken with fever.
He pursed his lips and immediately felt a dry sensation on his lips. “I’m glad that she’s fine.”
“Vice President Ye, here’s your water.”
Ye Linhan didn’t take the water but stared attentively at Shen Qi.
Meanwhile, Shen Qi was looking at him as well. She just wanted to make sure that he was okay, but his fiery gaze made her embarrassed. The scene was made even more awkward when Ye Zi held a cup of water in front of him while his gaze was fixated on Shen Qi without taking the cup.
“Cough, cough.” Shen Qi coughed out of embarrassment, then she lifted the quilt and got out of bed.
She moved over to Ye Zi, whereupon the latter passed her a cup of water with a smile. As their gazes met, Ye Zi got Shen Qi’s hint and said, “I’m going to buy something. See you later.” With that, she left the room with big strides in her high-heels.
After Ye Zi left, a hint of joy flashed across Ye Linhan’s gaze; his secretary really knew how to put him in a favorable condition at the right time.
“Er… Linhan, please have some water since you have just regained consciousness.” Shen Qi passed the cup in front of him.
Ye Linhan didn’t speak a word nor take the cup; he merely continued to stare fixedly at her.
“A-Aren’t you thirsty?” Shen Qi was holding a cup in her hands, not knowing what to do next.
“I don’t have any strength,” he said emotionlessly.
Shen Qi didn’t get it at first, but she soon understood what he meant. After all, he said that he didn’t have any strength to take the cup, therefore hinting Shen Qi should help him with it.
Her face turned red in an instant, and she felt deeply embarrassed by Ye Linhan’s attentive gaze as she nervously put the cup down on the table.
Noticing her sense of unease, Ye Linhan’s gaze turned dim. After a moment, he parted his lips, however he couldn’t bring himself to say anything in the end.
The room was filled with awkwardness. There was no way Shen Qi would feed him water, given their relationship; the most she would do was pass him the cup.
“Why don’t I call the nurse then?” As though Shen Qi finally got a lifebuoy to hold on to, she immediately turned around to leave the room. Ye Linhan was left amused, staring at her back. How could she call the nurse just because of a cup of water?
“Come back,” Ye Linhan said in a weakened voice.
Her steps halted upon hearing that, then she turned around and bit her lower lip while looking helplessly at Ye Linhan.
She looked pitiful, as though Ye Linhan had made a very demanding request. Nevertheless, he knew that he was indeed too demanding.
He chuckled at the thought and said, “I was just joking with you. Were you really going to call the nurse?”
“I…”
“I was just being playful and played a trick on you. I won’t do it again… Sorry.”
Upon hearing that, Shen Qi raised her gaze and saw that he looked apologetic. Then, she lowered her head in embarrassment before saying, “I’m the one who should say sorry. You saved me and have done so much for me, but I…” I’m not even willing to feed you some water. B-But, I really can’t!
Ye Linhan stopped forcing her after that. He then reached out in an attempt to get the cup, but before he could do that, Shen Qi already hurried over and took the cup, thereupon presenting it to him.
He unintentionally touched Shen Qi’s hand when he took over the cup, causing her to freak out and retract her hands. Fortunately, the cup was already in his hands when she did so. Noticing Shen Qi’s hostility, his gaze turned even dimmer.
He moved the cup closer to his mouth and took a few sips to moisten his throat before saying, “I’m not going to do anything to you, so you don’t have to be afraid of me.”
Shen Qi got even more embarrassed by his words, thus she didn’t respond to him and merely stepped aside.
After drinking the water, Shen Qi reached out to take over the cup, thereafter he said, “You could use some rest.”
Her hands hung in the air for a moment before she withdrew them. “Sorry…” After a long while, she apologized to Ye Linhan before turning around to get back to her bed.
Watching as she left, Ye Linhan suddenly called out, “Qi.”
Shen Qi halted her steps upon hearing that, but she didn’t turn around.
“Are you going back to him?”
After a short moment of silence, she turned around and answered, “Have I ever left him? We haven’t made ourselves clear to each other, and I still have unanswered questions.”
“What about after? After all, I saw that divorce agreement.”
His words stirred up her emotions, for she clenched her fists on the side and gritted her teeth.
“He’s going to divorce you. If you look for him now, you’re only going to humiliate yourself.”
“He wouldn’t have done that for no reason; there must be a reason behind this. Linhan, thanks for saving me. Please get some rest. I’ll look for him once I’m discharged. For now, I’ll stay here until I get better.”
Shen Qi took a seat as soon as she finished and stopped talking to Ye Linhan.
Staring at her figure, Ye Linhan couldn’t put his feelings into words; he could only feel a sense of bitterness in his mouth.
He wasn’t sure how long this feeling would last. He felt bitter because the woman he loved was right in front of him, yet he had to send her to the man she loved. It would be all good if the man loved her back. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case.
That thought enraged Ye Linhan. If it was possible, he wanted to take Shen Qin away against her will, away from this place as anywhere would be better than being here. The location didn’t matter, as long as she would never meet that man again.
However, he could never bring himself to do anything that was against her will. If Shen Qi cried or looked at him with an agonized expression or gaze, he would feel like the worst person in the world. If that were the case, then he would rather help her realize her wish. He would be more than content if he could make sure she was happy and help her get everything she ever wanted. When he thought of this, he made a decision.
After spending two days in the hospital, Ye Linhan decided that he would be discharged. Shen Qi and Ye Zi were startled upon hearing the news because he was badly injured, and that the doctor said he would need to stay in the hospital for at least five days. But now, he had decided on his own that he was going to leave after spending only two days in the hospital.
“Why are you leaving so soon? I’ve got the company covered. You can stay here for a few days more.”
Shen Qi, on the side, stared at him calmly as she asked, “Are you leaving sooner than you should because you think you have confined me?”
Ye Linhan smiled faintly before he answered, “Silly girl. Don’t read too much into it. I’m a man, and I’ve only suffered minor scratches. As such, I’d be considered unmanly if I stay here too long.”
