Chapter 216 Do Not Disturb (1/2)

After going through a torturous night, as though all bitterness were bestowed upon Xiang Wan, she was starting to feel a little numb over the whole incident.

When she sent the message to Bai Muchuan, she had not expected a response from him, at least, not immediate.

Reason being, it was still very early.

To her delight, Bai Muchuan replied almost instantaneously.

”Yes. I'm awake. There is a meeting with the new core team members to discuss some stuff, so I should be quite busy. What's up, my Little Xiang Wan?”

From the last sentence in his reply, it was clear he had suspected something was not right.

It was not even seven in the morning. Taking Xiang Wan's habit into consideration, she should still be sleeping at this time. Even if she was up, she would not message him this early.

Looking at the familiar words that brought her warmth, Xiang Wan stroked the screen of her mobile phone and took a deep breath only to realize her nose was a little blocked.

She gathered enough courage and asked the question. ”Are you able to come back to Jin City?”

”Not in the next few days…” Bai Muchuan responded very fast as well.

Before Xiang Wan could reply, another message from Bai Muchuan popped up. ”Did something cropped up?”

Something? Yes, there is.

However, which is more important? Her problem or his work?

The establishment of the national level Serious Crime Division One, compared to their relationship… His work, seemed to be much more important, right?

Xiang Wan leaned her head against the wall. For a long time, her emotions could not be eased. She pressed the mobile phone against her chest for a while before replying to Bai Muchuan.

”Nothing much, I just miss you a lot.”

”I miss you too. Although it's just 3 days, it felt as though 3 years have passed.” Bai Muchuan replied with a grin spread across his face. ”So Little Xiang Wan, I'm eagerly waiting for you to come over…”

Xiang Wan managed to feel the passionate fervor in Bai Muchuan's reply so much so she felt torn over it.

She was currently sandwiched between her family members who had raised her and her boyfriend whom she had just started dating for 3 months…

Even so, she knew she had no other choice. ”I have something to tell you. My mom has fallen ill suddenly, so I won't be able to come over for a while…”

Bai Muchuan: ”She's ill? Is it serious?”

”Should be fine.” Xiang Wan hesitated a little in her reply. ”She's hospitalized but the doctor at the hospital says there's nothing to be too worried about…”

She didn't want to make the situation sound too grave. True enough, Bai Muchuan believed her and did not give it much thought. After all, it was common for folks at this age to fall sick.

He asked: ”Will it be too tiring for you to look after your mom?”

Xiang Wan: ”It's okay, I'm fine with it.”

Bai Muchuan: ”What do you mean by fine? You're never an honest kid. Just tell me, is there anything I can help you with?”

Xiang Wan: ”… No need.”

Bai Muchuan: ”The purpose of having a boyfriend is to use him at times like this. You don't have to be polite with me.”

Xiang Wan: ”But there's really no need.”

This time, it took about slightly over 10 seconds before Bai Muchuan sent his reply: ”How about money?”

”…”

For couples that have just fallen in love, they tend to want to protect and maintain the image that their lover had of them. Due to that aspect, their pride was also unexceptionally high, and money became a sensitive topic. However, Bai Muchuan believed wholeheartedly that for Xiang Wan to message this early in the morning, she must have encountered something tricky…

If her mother's illness wasn't too serious, then what could the problem be?

Hence, he concluded there was a high possibility that her problem could be money. Bai Muchuan had given it some thought before asking Xiang Wan.

Nevertheless, Xiang Wan felt a little hurt seeing his reply.

Did she give people the impression she was really in need of money?

Was it because she was not hard-working enough, and not successful enough?

Xiang Wan wiped the tears off her pair of now red eyes. ”I don't need that at the moment. I will let you know when I need your help.”

Ding! A Wechat transaction notification arrived.

It was a red packet of exactly 10,000 yuan!

A message was attached to it, ”Take good care of yourself and our mom.”

Xiang Wan's eyes felt warm as tears filled her eyes again. She could no longer hold back the tears she had been trying hide to since last night. Tears now streamed uncontrollably and freely down her cheeks.

All this while, Bai Muchuan had never sent her a red packet of a whole number like this—it was only numbers that had an auspicious or romantic meaning behind it. He had done that previously so as not to make her feel awkward or embarrassed. Another reason was to let Xiang Wan accept the red packets without thinking too much… Well, if she rejected them, he would simply reply it was not auspicious to return red packets.

In fact, he had done all these thoughtfully so as not to hurt her pride.

Xiang Wan knew all about these. Hence, she knew this was what made him more precious in her heart.

He was someone she should treasure dearly, she told herself.

Xiang Wan looked at the 10,000 yuan red packet and recalled those 'life philosophies' her Youngest aunt shared with her. Xiang Wan knew Bai Muchuan was the type of man willing to spend money on his girlfriend…

She was sitting quietly in the silent hospital halls early in the morning with a pair of red eyes and a racing heart.

”Thank you very much for your gift, Young Master Bai.”

”Stop that! What is mine is also yours. We are one family. You don't have to stand on ceremony with me.”

”… Alright, but I have a question. If my family members asked me what you're busy with, can I tell them?”

Bai Muchuan pondered for a while and replied, ”Let's keep it a secret in the meantime.”

Xiang Wan sniffed her nose and replied, ”Okay, I understand. I won't say anything about it.”

When it comes to matters related to Serious Crime Division One, Xiang Wan's knowledge about it was also limited.

She did have some understanding when it comes to the code of confidentiality. First of all, she must not reveal it to another third party personnel without seeking his permission. Secondly, even if she told Youngest aunt the truth, she would most probably think she was just lying. The main reason for her to think that way was this division had not been officially announced to the public and would not be found anywhere on the internet.

”Um… that's all from me. I shan't disturb you further. You should go get busy with your work.”

Xiang Wan typed swiftly on the virtual keyboard on her mobile phone.

”Remember to eat breakfast,” Bai Muchuan carefully instructed, ”my Little Xiang Wan, if you dare to starve yourself, I'll punish you when I come back.”

”Alright, you take care of yourself too…”