Chapter 775 - He’s an Animal! (2/2)

Xiao Yi stood by the bed, staring at her back for a while.

He took out a hairdryer from the bathroom, squatting as he held onto the hairdryer with one hand, his other hand brus.h.i.+ng through her soft and smooth long hair. He helped her to dry her long hair bit by bit.

He knew that she was not asleep.

But he did not say anything.

In the quiet atmosphere, apart from their faint breathing, the only sound was the buzz from the hairdryer.

Although Xia Yanran’s eyes were closed shut, her eyelashes were fluttering. In her heart, she much rather that he leave quietly than to have him do such a warm gesture for her.

She felt the gentle touch of his fingers as they brushed through her hair, which was a complete contrast to his devilish actions from earlier on.

His common tactic was a carrot and stick method.

Letting her eyes flutter open, they stared out of the window. Her sight slowly turned blurry from a layer of moisture.

…

At four thirty in the morning, Nan Zhi shot up awake from a nightmare.

She dreamt that Mu Sihan’s condition was getting worse, that he ended up not being able to recognize Xiaojie and her.

After such a dream, it was almost impossible for her to fall back asleep again.

Getting up from the bed, Nan Zhi went to freshen herself. Quickly writing a short note to Xia Xi, she left for Elder Dong’s small house.

As Elder Dong was getting older, he woke up very early as well. But seeing Nan Zhi come over before the sun rose, he sighed, no longer rejecting her and inviting her into his house.

Elder Dong led Nan Zhi into the house.

The moment they entered the living room, Nan Zhi saw a deceased photo, and a faint colored bottle on the table.

“My wife’s ashes are inside.”

Nan Zhi was not alarmed or surprised, turning to look at Elder Dong as she felt touched by his deep and strong love. “I heard from Amy that Teacher Dong had been touring the world. It turns out you’re bringing Mrs Dong with you.”

Seeing that Nan Zhi was not at all uncomfortable, a faint admiration appeared in Elder Dong’s eyes. “Many young girls like you would be scared if they saw me bringing ashes around. Aren’t you?”

“I admire Teacher Dong’s strong love for your wife.”

Elder Dong walked over, carrying the cinerary casket in his arms. He stared at his wife’s photo on the wall, before he said, “When I was young, I was focused on my psychology research, but my wife never complained. Because of me, we never ended up having children. But my wife was not unhappy, she continued to support him silently.

“The reason why I can be as accomplished as I am today is partly due to my wife’s support and encouragement. I promised her that I would bring her to travel around the world after I retired.

“Four years ago, one of Hong Kong rich family’s youngest sons had some psychological problems and invited me to come over to treat him. I brought my wife over with me. After I successfully treated that boy, I brought my wife out on a walk to relax ourselves. I remember very clearly that I brought my wife on a hike that morning. In the end, we were halfway through when we met several bandits. They were holding onto knives as they stabbed at me fiercely. After my wife saw, she leapt in front of me, taking the vital stab for me. My wife protected me without even thinking, as the bandits continued to stab her several more times without holding back.

“My wife was stabbed to death on the spot, while I continued to fight those bandits barehanded. I also got stabbed a few times. Xiao Yi, who happened to pa.s.s by on his morning run, saved my life.”

Nan Zhi never thought that Mrs Dong had died so terribly. She bit her lip, her eyes turning red. “I’m sorry.”

Every time Elder Dong thought of that scene, his heart would ache terribly, as if he was going to suffocate. He shook his head, his aged expression slightly upset. “Do you think those bandits are too heartless?”

Nan Zhi nodded.

Self-blame and guilt flashed in Elder Dong’s eyes. “Actually, the one who caused my wife’s death was me!”

Nan Zhi’s heart thumped strongly.

Her brain turned hurriedly, suddenly understanding what Elder Dong meant. “Teacher Dong, are you saying…”

Before Nan Zhi could finish speaking, Elder Dong already knew that she had guessed what happened.

He nodded with a dark expression. “That’s right. The person who hired the a.s.sa.s.sin was the older brother of the boy I treated. After his younger brother was treated, the younger brother took the inheritance. In his anger, he reached out to me, as I was the doctor.”