314 A Shocking Turn of Events (1/2)

Xiao Luo wasn't one to revel in adulation and flattery, but he appreciated the applause and praises from his fellow passengers. It gave him a sense of gratification, knowing that he had saved someone today, and it put him in a pleasant mood. He returned to his seat, plugged on his earphones, closed his eyes, and emptied his mind to enjoy a moment of tranquility.

Wang Yanzu, on the other hand, enjoyed sharing every bit of the attention as he stood next to Xiao Luo, and felt thoroughly invigorated. He suddenly noticed that Xiao Luo had left his side when the applause died and quickly returned to his seat. ”Brother, you're really brilliant. Let's add each other on WeChat after we get off the plane!”

”Can you stop talking to me, please?”

Xiao Luo couldn't tolerate him any longer and abruptly put a stop to any further conversation. Wang Yanzu had been buzzing in his ear like a housefly from when he boarded the plane, denying him even a moment of peace and quiet. To have been able to put up with him till now could already be considered quite an undertaking.

Wang Yangzu just had a door slammed right in his face and had to sit quietly, twiddling his thumbs—how awkward was that! However, Wang Yangzu, the kind of man he was, just couldn't endure the boredom. Soon he began striking up conversations with the passengers seated around him. But, most of them did not respond to him with the enthusiasm he had hoped for, as very few people were inclined to have meaningful conversations with absolute strangers. It wasn't that they particularly despised him or were aloof, but it was merely their normal reaction toward a stranger.

After the old man's condition had stabilized, the flight attendants returned to their respective stations. Tan Ningfu once again served Xiao Luo a glass of water.

”Mr. Xiao, thank you very much for what you did just now,” she said with a charming smile.

”Not at all, it's my duty.”

Xiao Luo smiled and spoke modestly. He thanked Tan Ningfu as she had poured him two glasses of water, and noted that they were both precisely when he needed a drink. There was something about this girl, and Xiao Luo liked her.

”It has nothing to do with duty. I think it's more than that, you're a good person, Mr. Xiao. Only a good person will take on the responsibility to act in situations like that,” Tan Ningfu said.

”Well, I wouldn't consider myself a good person, but I'm certainly not a bad one,” Xiao Luo replied.

Tan Ningfu smiled, she thought it was rather profound. ”You're funny, Mr. Xiao. By the way, which hospital in Xiahai are you working?”

When he heard her ask that question, Wang Yanzu could hardly sit still. He thought Tan Ningfu must be trying to make something happen between them. He wanted to intervene somehow, but he found that he had nothing worthwhile to say.

”I haven't got a placement yet,” Xiao Luo replied.

Xiao Luo raised his head and gave her a quizzical look.

Tan Ningfu was a little embarrassed, realizing how that came across. ”I live with my grandmother, and she's always been in poor health, often fainting without any symptoms. She has been to the Xiaohai Hospital, but they couldn't find any problems with her,” she clarified, ”so, if you have time, Mr. Xiao, could you come and have a look at her, please?”

”Oh, I see. But I honestly can't assure you that I can cure your grandmother,” Xiao Luo said.

”It's okay, just try your best. Regardless of whether you can or not, I'll be grateful to you, Mr. Xiao,” Tan Ningfu said, bowing slightly.

Since she had already brought it up, Xiao Luo couldn't refuse her request, and he duly gave his contact information to Tan Ningfu.

After Tan Ningfu walked away, Wang Yanzu felt envious, and as he sighed in disappointment, he couldn't help lamenting, ”Brother, you're going to have the time of your life! Sigh… how unfortunate, such a beautiful lady cannot be mine. If I could find a girl of her class, I'll be willing to even trade 10 years of my life for it.”

Xiao Luo pretended not to hear him. Being a ”talkaholic” wasn't a good thing at most times, and right now was a good example. Wang Yanzu was beginning to annoy him to bits.

Suddenly, the plane jolted and shook violently, then the cabin lights flickered for a moment before it came back on.