She just hoped they could remain together forever and never part again.
「Inside the VIP ward of Xie He Hospital.」
After expert treatment, Hua Xiaomo’s foot had mostly stopped hurting.
But Qi Longbing was on high alert, constantly at her side offering comfort and care.
"How is it, does it still hurt? If it does, maybe I could rub it for you," Qi Longbing said with concern.
"Don’t!" Hua Xiaomo scowled and pushed his hand away. Seeing him stirred weird feelings inside her.
It made her think of the dream she had that night.
As soon as she thought about it, her anger began to rise.
"You really don’t hurt anymore?" Qi Longbing looked at her. Just one day apart felt like a very, very long time.
"President Qi, can you stop pretending?" Hua Xiaomo glared at him, grinding her teeth in frustration. "Why did you secretly film me? You’re the president of Qi Imperial Court. Don’t you think such actions are beneath your status and image?"
Qi Longbing laughed upon hearing this, his blue eyes shimmering with an odd, unpredictable light. "Xiao Mo, you’ve secretly filmed me once as well. Haven’t you thought that it might be beneath your own status and image?"
"You..." Hua Xiaomo was speechless with anger, glaring fiercely at him. "This is revenge!"
Qi Longbing continued to look at her with a smile, his voice flowing softly into her ear, "Why say such unpleasant things? If I hadn’t secretly filmed you that night, how would I know how much you like me?"
Hua Xiaomo’s face turned considerably red upon hearing this.
"Qi Longbing, you are really annoying!" Hua Xiaomo turned her face away, flustered, her heart pounding rapidly.
Qi Longbing couldn’t help but laugh. "Your heart is filled with my name, Qi Longbing."
"No?" Qi Longbing laughed, the corners of his lips curling into a devilish grin.
"So annoying, really!" Hua Xiaomo felt a touch of restlessness.
Maybe it was the probing into her soul, touching upon things she couldn’t deal with, that had damaged her pride to a certain extent, causing this pain.
She looked at him, and after a long time, she finally said, "Qi Longbing, I’m kind of hungry. Could you go get something for me to eat?"
Seeing that she was avoiding his question, Qi Longbing didn’t press any further and simply smiled faintly. "Taking care of you is my duty, so tell me, what would you like to eat?"
"I want to eat mushroom beef porridge, I also want a basket of pan-fried dumplings, and grandma’s braised pork," Hua Xiaomo said. Her gaze fixed unwaveringly on Qi Longbing, she thought for a moment and added another dish, "And I want to eat spicy bullfrog."
"Haha, you like to eat so many dishes. Okay then, I’ll go buy a portion too. We can eat together; I’m getting quite hungry as well," Qi Longbing said with a laugh, his eyes filled with smiles as he looked at Hua Xiaomo.
The girl in front of him was truly adorable. Her large eyes sparkled like the Xingchen in the night sky. Her beautiful eyebrows curved just like Yueyue, perfectly arched, and her lips were like rose petals, utterly enticing.
Her crystal-clear skin glowed with radiance, her beauty reaching the utmost heights, making it difficult for anyone to shift their gaze from her.
"What are you staring at? Aren’t you going to go now? You’re really annoying, my stomach’s already flattened with hunger," Hua Xiaomo said to Qi Longbing. The moment she looked at him, a subtle odd feeling arose in her heart. To be honest, sometimes she really didn’t want to spend time alone with him. Not knowing what to say, she could only speak these words to divert his attention. In truth, she didn’t want to talk about feelings because the more they were discussed, the harder they became to bear.
"Alright, you wait here. I’ll go and buy everything for you right away," Qi Longbing said, quickly leaving her hospital room.
Soon, Qi Longbing headed to a nearby restaurant. He returned shortly after, carrying bags of food and some drinks, and placed them on the table in front of Hua Xiaomo.
"I know you like coconut milk. Here, I’ve brought some for you; fresh coconut milk will definitely suit your taste," Qi Longbing chuckled. He swiftly opened the coconut milk, put a straw in it, and presented it to Hua Xiaomo.
Hua Xiaomo looked at the food, a slight warmth touching her heart. It seemed Qi Longbing really cared for her; he had bought so much food, and each dish looked so plentiful and delicious.
"Come on, stop looking and start eating. There’s so much here we both have to finish it all," Qi Longbing laughed, then handed over the chopsticks and bowl to her.
"Thank you," Hua Xiaomo nodded to him, and then without any hesitation, she began to devour the food, saying while she ate, "Haha, this mushroom beef porridge is quite well made, tastes okay, but still, it’s not as tasty as the one I make."
Upon hearing this, Qi Longbing’s eyes narrowed slightly. He looked at her and said slowly, "Xiao Mo, you can make porridge too? I’ve never heard you mention that before."
"I can make porridge, but I never make it for strangers. I’ve made some really delicious porridges for my mom! For instance, mushroom and lean meat porridge, century egg and lean meat porridge, green onion and crab stick porridge, and osmanthus and purple rice porridge are all very tasty," Hua Xiaomo boasted, her eyes shining brightly with pride.
Qi Longbing listened, his eyes squinting even more as he looked at her. He chuckled, "Haha, then when will I have the honor of tasting the porridge you make for me?"
Hua Xiaomo peered at him, her eyes narrowed, and after a moment she replied, "Qi Longbing, I’m sorry, but I don’t make porridge for others. I only make it for my mom. You should eat the porridge made by Aunt Huang; hers is also very good."
"What a stingy little thing you are, just asking you to make porridge and you won’t do it. Forget it, I was just joking. I can get porridge anywhere I want. I’ll just have Aunt Huang make it or go to a restaurant. It’s all the same, but I would be happier if you were willing to make it for me," Qi Longbing laughed.
Looking at Hua Xiaomo, his eyes brimming with a sparkling light, he realized more and more the numerous good qualities she possessed. Indeed, not only could she paint, but she could also cook, which was truly impressive!
Well, it was okay for now if she wasn’t willing to make porridge for him; he was certain that one day she would be happy to make it for him.
He looked forward to not only having her make porridge but also many other delicious foods, like steak and pasta. Right, his Hua Xiaomo must be very good at making those as well! For origınal chapters go to 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵•𝑓𝑖𝑟𝑒•𝙣𝙚𝙩