Chapter 49 - Not Part of the Plan (2/2)

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“Have me undergo rehabilitation treatment as soon as possible. No one can know about it. And someone will definitely keep an eye on the medicine you prescribe for me, so be careful, too.”

Ke Liuyi knew, just as well as he did, that he had already recovered from his illness. “Of course.” She smiled and nodded. “I just didn’t think you’d get married and settle down, Shaocheng.” She had been helping him hide the truth all these years; it was no surprise that they had evolved into friends, even as doctor and patient. Naturally, their relationship was a unique one.

“Qiu is my lawfully wedded wife.” His lips twitched at the mention of her. “Where else would she be, if not by my side?”

She had only been teasing him; she wasn’t prepared for that response. “I have three kinds of treatment that might work for your legs,” she suggested, plastering her smile to her face.

“The faster the better,” he replied dismissively.

“Why the urgency? Has your plan been set in stone yet?”

Jiang Shaocheng had only returned to uncover the identity of whoever it was that had framed him for the car accident, then retrieve his belongings and announce his recovery. Only–he hadn’t anticipated meeting Tang Qiu.

“Don’t forget: your responsibility, first and foremost, is to treat my illness.”

“I know that,” she chuckled. “Just don’t forget what you promised me, either.”

“I wouldn’t ask you to come back if I thought I couldn’t help you.” He pushed his wheelchair downstairs. When she saw he was headed towards the kitchen, she hurried up to him.

“The kitchen is full of grease and smoke. Best not go there.”

Brushing her off, he said, “I’ve been preparing meals alongside my wife all this while.”

Ke Liuyi couldn’t hide her surprise. This man–who was nothing short of an aristocratic prince in her eyes–was helping that woman wash vegetables for their meals, like a common servant. That Tang Qiu is a resourceful one, she thought.

With a smile, she entered the kitchen. “Let me help too, Ms Tang.”