Ning Yecheng was already feeling a wave of drowsiness.
He hadn't intended to speak.
Although he found the girl attending to his wounds calm and captivating,
When she mentioned sperm and eggs with such detachment, and then inquired about his future marital happiness, Ning Yecheng’s mouth couldn’t help but twitch.
The gauze for hemostasis in Zhou Ye’s hand almost slipped.
Seeing Ning Yecheng’s silence, Zhan Xiaojun assumed he had fallen asleep and glanced over.
She discovered him staring at her.
Zhan Xiaojun looked perplexed, “Why are you staring at me?”
“Nothing,” Ning Yecheng swallowed the coppery taste in his throat and spoke with difficulty.
He was unclothed, presented almost entirely to Zhan Xiaojun.
Zhan Xiaojun’s gaze was completely averted, focusing solely on the wound.
Her handling of the arrow was swift, precise, and accurate.
Initially, Zhou Ye had thought Zhan Xiaojun was concerned about his future sexual well-being. However, he realized he had misunderstood her; she hadn't even glanced at the boss, her eyes were averted, and she showed no shyness.
Her earlier words were merely a doctor's inquiry about a patient.
After all, the arrow wound was in a truly dangerous location!
Just a millimeter off, and it could have rendered the boss incapable of having children in the future.
It had been a close call.
Thanks to Zhan Xiaojun’s astonishing skill, Ning Yecheng had narrowly escaped harm.
After it was over, Zhou Ye was utterly impressed with Zhan Xiaojun.
He was practically begging to be her apprentice.
He even tried to pry about where Zhan Xiaojun had studied. When she said she hadn't graduated from high school, he was surprised but immediately asked about her mentor. Zhan Xiaojun, not wanting to deal with him, simply replied that she was self-taught.
Zhou Ye clearly recognized she was being evasive.
However, he was tactful and didn't press further.
Although it was a single-level apartment, it had many rooms. Zhan Xiaojun was tired and asked Assistant Liu to arrange a room for her before going to sleep.
After Zhan Xiaojun retired for the night, Zhou Ye found himself unable to sleep and began talking to Assistant Liu.
“What do you think the boss’s feelings are towards Miss Zhan?”
Assistant Liu yawned, “What do you think a man’s feelings are towards a woman?”
“The boss just wants to sleep with her,” Zhou Ye stated bluntly. “But…”
Assistant Liu yawned again, “I advise you not to say it. We know, and that’s enough. I was scared to death tonight.”
“Does Miss Zhan have someone else in her heart? Otherwise, why isn’t she interested in our boss?” Zhou Ye had his own theories.
A woman who understood medicine, could resist the boss’s charm, and remained so composed seemed incredibly suitable for their boss.
If Zhan Xiaojun were to stay with the boss, it would be much easier for him to learn medicine from her or even find a common teacher.
Assistant Liu’s eyelids twitched, “You might as well write down what you’re thinking on your face. Just relax! Whether Miss Zhan has someone else is unknown, but the boss has likely set his sights on Miss Zhan. It’s hard to say if Miss Zhan is lucky or unlucky. Now there’s the added debt of saving his life. Think about it, saving his life! The boss might even offer himself in return.”
They chatted intermittently.
Even though their eyelids were heavy with fatigue, neither dared to close their eyes and rest.
They had to keep watch over the boss.
And they also had to thoroughly investigate what had happened today.
They were waiting for the results.
But the wait stretched all the way until the next morning.
Zhan Xiaojun didn't have the habit of sleeping in.
When she woke up in the morning, she remembered the events of the previous night.
As she exited her room, she heard Zhou Ye and Assistant Liu discussing what to feed Ning Yecheng for breakfast.
Assistant Liu was going to the hotel to get something.
“I’ll make it. The food from outside isn't suitable for President Ning while he’s recovering,” Zhan Xiaojun said.
Both men immediately looked at Zhan Xiaojun.
Zhan Xiaojun, looking energetic, glanced around for the kitchen. Seeing them watching her, she asked again, “Has he woken up yet?”
Assistant Liu shook his head, “Not yet.”
“I estimate he’ll be unconscious for about another hour, which is just enough time for me to make breakfast,” Zhan Xiaojun nodded. She had accepted the payment and intended to treat Ning Yecheng well. The next two days were critical, and she couldn't leave. As soon as she woke up, she had messaged Lin Ya.
She hadn't been out of bed for a while, and she had stayed up late last night. She wanted to drink the congee she had made.
The kitchen was fully equipped, and the refrigerator contained everything.
Assistant Liu and Zhou Ye were stunned. They hadn't even had time to ask how she was so certain the boss would wake up in about an hour.
And, she could cook?
They wondered if it would be edible.
“I think her pretense of indifference in front of the boss last night was due to a young girl’s pride. In reality, she likes the boss, otherwise, why would she show off her cooking skills?” Zhou Ye guessed.
Assistant Liu nodded in agreement, “I think the same as you. I was too shallow before. However, I think we need another contingency. I'll go out. You keep an eye on her, and for heaven’s sake, don't burn down the kitchen.”
“Okay! And buy me a portion of cheung fun,” Zhou Ye quickly requested what he wanted to eat.
Zhan Xiaojun, naturally unaware of their ‘conspiracy,’ busied herself skillfully in the kitchen.
The kitchen in this world was extremely user-friendly. Not having to start a fire saved considerable time.
Furthermore, she had read some books and was familiar with these kitchen tools.
Time passed without her noticing.
Zhou Ye kept craning his neck, watching vigilantly for any sign of fire.
But his neck ached, and all he saw was Zhan Xiaojun working with ease.
She was a picturesque sight in the kitchen.
If she weren't the woman the boss had his eye on, he felt he might have fallen for her.
He just wondered if her cooking skills were as beautiful as her appearance.
Amidst Zhou Ye’s skepticism, the aroma of home-cooked meals wafted from the kitchen.
He sniffed deeply, “It smells so good!”
His stomach began to rumble.
The smell was also very appealing, and Zhou Ye started to feel expectant.
Zhan Xiaojun, keeping track of the time, added several dishes to the rice cooker.
She had also just made xiaolongbao.
An hour later, she had finished preparing everything, and Ning Yecheng’s voice was heard from the room.
“Someone come in.”
At first, Zhou Ye thought he was hallucinating. He looked at his watch and was astounded as he looked at Zhan Xiaojun, who was still busy in the kitchen. She had even timed it so precisely!
The boss had woken up exactly on schedule!
Forgetting his shock, he rushed in clumsily, “Boss!”
Hearing the voice, Zhan Xiaojun glanced over before returning her attention to serving the congee bowl by bowl.
It was fragrant vegetable and shredded meat congee.
The shredded meat was tender and easy to digest.
Combined with the fresh scent of the vegetables, the aroma reached Ning Yecheng in the room the moment the congee was served.
“Did Liu Ning make this?” Ning Yecheng’s voice was still hoarse. After taking a sip of water, he asked Zhou Ye.