Chapter 828 - Just A Favor (1/2)

Since Xiu found it a hassle to keep moving from her bed to Darren's, she directly had someone put their beds together. Although Darren's bed was big enough for both of them, it was small for someone like Xiu who liked to roll all over the place. If it wasn't for Darren holding her to sleep, she would have most likely fallen off the bed.

That's why he also found it convenient to put their beds together to give her more room to stretch like a lazy cat.

The next morning, after the regular meeting with the doctor and after having her breakfast, Xiu kept looking at Darren eagerly.

”Sweets, don't look at me so passionately,” said Darren. ”It's making me feel shy.”

Xiu squinted her eyes at him, ”Baobei, don't try to distract me with words.”

Darren chuckled softly and said, ”Okay, I won't do it. But first, give me an answer.”

”What?”

”You already know why your arm can't move?” Xiu's eyes darkened slightly and she nodded honestly. ”And you also know who was behind that attack?”

”No matter how good you all are at hiding, I'm still very sensitive to my surrounding,” replied Xiu. ”The moment Ah-Si told me he heard us talking in the garden, I already came to a conclusion. The reason why Liu Nuan acted on impulse was also that she also learned that I'm CX. She wasn't attacking Bai Xiu. She was venting the hatred that had acc.u.mulated over the years.”

”CX?” repeated Darren with a raised brow. ”Now, we are talking in codes?”

”Once bitten, twice shy,” replied Xiu. ”Give me the laptop now.”

Darren pulled out the laptop from under her pillow and gave it out. Xiu was left gaping at him in disbelief.

”It had been under my pillow?” she asked and seeing Darren nod, she cursed out. ”Sweets, no cursing! What you'll say, your little tiger will learn it from you.”

Xiu didn't pay attention to him as she put one of the pillows on her lap and placed the laptop on it. She turned on the laptop while scooting away from Darren slightly. Although he stared at her suspiciously, he didn't question her anything. He just silently closed his eyes to let himself rest as his doctor has been instructing him repeatedly to do.

For the first time, Xiu realized that using her laptop with one hand wasn't an easy job. In fact, it wasn't difficult but her typing speed was greatly affected. However, that didn't stop her from moving along with her plan.

She first found the person she wanted to contact on her friends' list and sent a message.

XX: You there?

Even though it showed that the person on the other end was offline, but it didn't even take a minute before she received the reply.

IAmMochi: Am I dreaming?

Xiu rolled her eyes as she read the reply.

XX: Why don't you bang your head against the wall beside you to check whether it is a dream or not?

IAmMochi: Now, I am certain I'm not dreaming. Only one person would suggest me to bang my head against the wall.

Before Xiu could type another reply, she received another message.

IAmMochi: But I am still in disbelief that Xiuxiu would look for me on her own accord.

Xiu frowned unhappily as she read that.

XX: Don't try to get chummy with me! Who said you can call me Xiuxiu?

IAmMochi: Why can't I? You're not my superior anymore. And considering how we are close in age as well, I don't think there is anything wrong with trying to worm my way in.

XX: Are you looking for a beating?

IAmMochi: Certainly not.

XX: Let's get to business then. I need your help.

IAmMochi: The ever so mighty Bai Xiu needs help from the humble me? Should I feel flattered or scared?

XX: Don't make me angry! I'm certainly not in a good mood to play jokes with you.

IAmMochi: *Sigh* Since the first day I met you, you have been emitting a cold aura. When have you ever played along with my jokes?

XX: Before you didn't dare to play jokes with me but now your courage seems to have grown since I am no longer around.

IAmMochi: That's true. My courage has certainly reached a new height.

IAmMochi: Anyway, tell me what I can help you with? I am very curious about what made Miss Bai Xiu look for me.

IAmMochi: Oh, I am sorry! I should be calling Mrs. Salvay now, right?

Xiu tried to restrain her anger and typed her reply.

XX: Be serious for a minute! I need you to utilize your special skill set to help me with something.

IAmMochi: Didn't you say I should avoid using my unethical skill set?

XX: No! I said to stop using your skillset for unethical purposes.

IAmMochi: Your purpose isn't unethical?

XX: Nope! It's a right cause. Are you gonna help or not?

IAmMochi: I called you my teacher. There is no way I'd disrespect the title I gave you. Tell me whatever it is, I'll help you.