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Chapter 31: Not Afraid

Fruits are cold in nature, and indeed, one should not eat too much.

Guan Xi acknowledged with an “oh” and after picking a few cherries herself, she didn’t let Wei Xiuyang continue preparing fruits for her.

As it was getting late, Guan Xi saw that Wei Xiuyang showed no intention of leaving and urged him, “What are you still waiting for? Visiting hours are over; you can go now.”

Wei Xiuyang said, “Visiting hours can last late in this ward.”

Guan Xi clicked her tongue, “If you want to stay late, I don’t want you to. I need to sleep, so go back.”

Wei Xiuyang lowered his gaze and simply acknowledged with a sound.

“Guan Xi.”

“Yeah?”

“I don’t know if this has anything to do with Guan Ying, but you should be cautious of her.” Wei Xiuyang suddenly advised.

Guan Xi was momentarily stunned. She naturally knew that Guan Ying was a bit fishy, but it was strange for Wei Xiuyang to warn her like this. “Why are you suddenly saying this?”

It was difficult for Wei Xiuyang to mention that “his own family is standing behind Guan Ying” because, even if he was unaware of it, fundamentally, he couldn’t disassociate himself from the Wei family.

“I mentioned before that Guan Ying often comes to our house, and she is quite close to my grandparents.” Wei Xiuyang carefully explained, “The incident of exposing your background… “

“It was ordered by your grandparents, right?”

Guan Xi no longer referred to them as her grandfather and grandmother.

Wei Xiuyang nodded, “You already knew?”

Guan Xi smiled, “Now it makes more sense. Initially, I thought it was Wei Zihan, but then I realized, although she dislikes me, she couldn’t have done it without leaving any traces, and she wouldn’t dare. Also, she’s not that smart. And how did she know this information? I think it must be Guan Ying. After learning it from the elders, she leaked it, especially since Wei Zihan is perfect for being the scapegoat, isn’t she?”

Wei Xiuyang opened his mouth, unsure of what to say, and could only nod. He didn’t expect Guan Xi to figure out the connections so quickly and accurately.

“I just found out about this… recently.”

Guan Xi glanced at him, seeing his conflicted expression, and said, “You don’t need to make that face; this has nothing to do with you.”

Wei Xiuyang: “But what are you going to do next?”

Guan Xi pulled the blanket, “Nothing much, just going to sleep.”

“But…”

“Alright, hurry up and leave; I’m really tired.”

Wei Xiuyang was sent away by her, but in reality, Guan Xi had no intention of sleeping at all. Her speculation was confirmed by Wei Xiuyang, but she knew that investigating who exposed her background now would be meaningless. Her background was already public knowledge, so what did it matter who exposed it?

Besides, she had no evidence to prove that it was the Wei family who leaked the information. If she accused them now, how would others think of her? They would only feel that Guan Xi, even her grandparents didn’t support her.

“Aren’t you tired? Why aren’t you sleeping?” Jiang Suizhou’s voice came.

Unable to sleep, Guan Xi turned to face his direction. Jiang Suizhou was truly a workaholic. Even with his injured foot, he had Zhou Hao bring work-related matters to the hospital. It seemed as if without him, the entire Yi Corporation would collapse.

Guan Xi said, “Can’t you take a break? Those dense words, aren’t your eyes tired?”

Jiang Suizhou replied, “Bored.”

“Bored? Is it that your phone isn’t entertaining, or the TV isn’t interesting?”

Jiang Suizhou: “Both are not good.”

“Alright… Work comes first. Work is the only way to relieve your boredom.”

Guan Xi asked, “What else?”

Jiang Suizhou reached over and patted his own bed, “Come over here and sleep.”

Guan Xi propped her head with one hand, showing a “this person is insane” expression, “Are you crazy? Your leg is in a cast, and you think you can still drive with your brain?”

Jiang Suizhou’s fingers paused slightly, and he smirked, “Is it your brain driving, or mine?”

Guan Xi waved her hand, rejecting, “Although some positions are not impossible, I’m not that desperate. No thanks.”

This time, Jiang Suizhou didn’t think too much about it. However, Guan Xi’s unpredictable thoughts intrigued him, and he continued, “What positions are not impossible?”

Guan Xi looked at him disdainfully. “Why pretend to be innocent? Trying to act all pure.”

Jiang Suizhou’s expression remained unchanged. He put the computer aside and turned to face her. From Guan Xi’s perspective, his expression and posture seemed to be provocatively enticing.

“Really not coming over?” he asked again.

Guan Xi hesitated faintly in her heart.

Her internal balance was currently skewed. She didn’t want to continue the power struggle with the Guan family. When she was in that dense forest, she thought that if she survived, she would really move away. However, if she did that, she might gradually lose her momentum. Jiang Suizhou would realize that she had given up first, and eventually, he might give up on her too.

Looking at him, Guan Xi felt a bit suffocated. Sometimes she would hope that maybe it wouldn’t happen? After all, he went all out to save her, maybe… he had deep feelings for her? Thinking of this, Guan Xi trembled involuntarily.

The idea of Jiang Suizhou having deep feelings for someone seemed like a fantasy.

Jiang Suizhou said, “What are you daydreaming about?”

Guan Xi snapped back to reality. She took a deep breath, trying to ease her emotions. She thought, regardless of the future, this man was hers now. Even though what lay ahead was uncertain, for the moment, they could still embrace each other. Thinking about it, encountering someone with Jiang Suizhou’s physique and looks in the future would not be easy.

With this realization, Guan Xi suddenly felt a surge of strength. She lifted the blanket, slid off the bed, and walked to his bedside, lifting the covers and lying down beside him.

Jiang Suizhou didn’t expect her to say one thing and do another. He chuckled, “What’s this, still want to try some positions?”

Guan Xi lay down on his right side, avoiding his injured left foot. “Don’t think too highly of yourself. I can’t sleep alone and just want someone to accompany me.”

Jiang Suizhou nodded and adjusted himself into a comfortable sleeping position. Guan Xi rested her head on his arm, with one hand lying across his waist. It didn’t occur to her before, but now, smelling his unique scent, she found it surprisingly soothing.

“The relationship between that man and Guan Ying, your parents should know about it,” Jiang Suizhou suddenly said, “You can use this opportunity to deepen their sense of guilt.”

The fabric of his clothes brushed against her nose, causing a slight itch. She absentmindedly made a sound of agreement.

Jiang Suizhou continued, discussing the “family drama and power struggle.” His tone and expression were indifferent to the point of being cold, “Guan Ying is not a good person either, so you don’t need to be soft-hearted. Fight for what you should take. Besides, although she is cunning, she’s not very smart. If you really get serious, you can outsmart her.”

Jiang Suizhou always knew that Guan Xi was intelligent. She had the ability but had been spoiled as a young lady, often in a lazy state.

He remembered that when she was seventeen or eighteen, she independently secured an offer from a prestigious foreign university. The reason was merely because Wei Zihan had entered a well-known domestic university after the college entrance exam, and she didn’t want to be outdone. So, she plunged into the pile of books and ended up passing the exam.

“Your parents should also trust you. I heard that the major project for the European tour is also in your hands. As for Guan Ying—”

“Pause for a moment,” Guan Xi reached out and covered his mouth, “I’m tired, don’t talk about those things. My parents, Guan Ying, let’s not mention them, okay?”

Jiang Suizhou paused, removed her hand, “Really tired?”

Guan Xi closed her eyes, “Yes, really tired.”

“Just now, you were tossing and turning and couldn’t sleep, but as soon as you slept, you’re really tired.” Jiang Suizhou remarked, “You really came over here to sleep.”

“What else would I do…” Guan Xi thought for a moment, her hand resting on his waist started to wander under his clothes, “Or is it like this?”

The sensation under her fingertips was quite pleasant. Guan Xi closed her eyes, and her palm began to explore.

She was playing and teasing, but her mind was filled with an inexplicable sadness at the thought of possibly losing “this Dog.”

“Hiss…” Jiang Suizhou furrowed his brows, restraining the hand mischievously exploring under his clothes. “A bit too much, and you’re still at it?”

Guan Xi, halted in her actions, opened her eyes and looked at him. “Didn’t you think it’s not right to just come over to sleep? I’m just cooperating with you.”

She said it with a somewhat aggrieved tone. Jiang Suizhou held onto her hand and didn’t let go, leaning his head closer.

He approached her lips, his voice low, “Don’t move your hand.”

“Hmm?”

Jiang Suizhou leaned in, biting her lips gently and saying, “Just like this.”

The hospital bed was much narrower compared to the one at home. Both of them, wearing hospital gowns, were pressed tightly against each other, their body temperatures warming each other. Occasionally, there was a faint sound of wheels rolling outside the ward, but Jiang Suizhou seemed entirely unconcerned about the possibility of someone entering. He supported Guan Xi’s neck and gave her a lingering deep kiss.

Guan Xi tilted her head slightly, unable to restrain a soft sound. The lingering tone seemed to be infused with a sweet and sticky aroma, exceptionally captivating. Her hand moved instinctively again.

Jiang Suizhou paused, lifted his lips from hers, but kept his forehead against hers. “Still moving?”

“What’s wrong with moving?”

Jiang Suizhou took a light breath. “If you move, are you responsible?”

Guan Xi retorted, “Don’t be crazy. This is a hospital, a hospital. Also, your leg is injured. Don’t think you can use any position, it’s impossible.”

“You could just say you won’t take responsibility.”

Guan Xi immediately replied, “I won’t take responsibility. I still have some dignity!”

Jiang Suizhou’s eyes contained a hint of a smile as he said, “Then you shouldn’t blindly touch around.”

Guan Xi decisively pulled her hand away, saying, “Alright.”

This time, Guan Xi really didn’t move, fearing that this person might turn into a beast and initiate some kind of sick role play. Playing doctor in a white coat is fine, but the sick role play is a definite no, too silly. Might as well sleep. So, Guan Xi really fell asleep.

After a while, Jiang Suizhou calmed down and looked back at her. She was breathing steadily and sleeping soundly. Jiang Suizhou looked at her for a while. At this moment, her face was clean, completely different from the day in the forest with mud all over. However, he could still vividly recall that scene, her crying as she climbed down from the landslide to his side…

Jiang Suizhou lightly smiled, inexplicably moved closer to her forehead, and kissed it.

“Not afraid of death at all.”

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