After regaining her freedom, Shen Xi immediately got out of bed, took two steps back, and glared at the man on the bed with wide, angry eyes.
"Qin Si Ye, stop making excuses. This is all your responsibility."
Qin Si Ye half-sat up and finally noticed the change in a certain area. He finally understood why Shen Xi was reacting so strongly.
"Xi Xi, I was asleep just now too. The physical changes are natural reactions, I can't control them."
"You... not controlling it is your responsibility." Shen Xi was both angry and annoyed, her small face flushed with embarrassment.
"Okay, okay, it's all my fault. I promise I'll control it next time." Qin Si Ye quickly admitted his mistake.
"Next time? You want a next time?" Hearing this, Shen Xi couldn't help but step back again.
"That's not what I meant?" Seeing her moving further away, Qin Si Ye panicked and immediately reached out his hand, trying to pull her, but suddenly cried out "Ouch!"
"What's wrong?" Shen Xi asked, rushing back with concern.
Qin Si Ye looked at his arm with a pained expression, "It's numb after being your pillow all night."
Giving him a light glare, Shen Xi said exasperatedly, "Lie back down properly."
A smile crept onto the man's lips as he obediently lay flat on the bed again.
Shen Xi picked up his arm and gently massaged it.
Although his arm still felt numb, Qin Si Ye's heart was filled with sweetness.
However, he didn't dare to continue the conversation about what had just happened and changed the subject, "How many more acupuncture sessions does Mayor Abel need?"
"Today is the last one," Shen Xi replied, looking up at him.
Qin Si Ye asked again, "Am I being discharged tomorrow?"
Shen Xi glanced at him again at his words.
Was he just making conversation?
She remembered he had personally told the children yesterday that he would be discharged tomorrow, so why was he asking like this now?
However, Shen Xi still answered his question seriously, "Yes. The day of admission doesn't count. Tomorrow will be the third day. After the morning IV drip, you'll be discharged."
She had already discussed it with the attending doctor here. Four days of IV drips should prevent further inflammation.
After returning home, she could rest well for a period of time before the stitches could be removed.
"Oh." Qin Si Ye replied thoughtfully.
He was feeling conflicted now, wanting to be discharged but also not wanting to leave.
After breakfast, Shen Xi went directly to Abel's house to give him his final acupuncture treatment.
When she returned home, Mei Yun had already prepared the meal.
"Xi Xi, wash your hands quickly and eat. Go deliver the lunchbox to the hospital. How can you be at ease leaving him there alone? If I had known, I should have sent Ah Zhe over."
"Ah Zhe's stomach is a little uncomfortable," Shen Xi replied with a smile while changing her shoes.
Mei Yun stopped what she was doing and said doubtfully, "Is that so? I didn't notice. He ate very normally last night and this morning."
Just then, Yin Zhe came downstairs. Shen Xi's eyes flickered a few times, and she immediately called out to him, "Ah Zhe, how is your stomach?"
Hearing her, Yin Zhe finally saw Shen Xi. His heart tightened, and his feet almost slipped. He quickly grabbed the handrail and replied with a smile, "It's much better now. Sister, you're back. Is Brother Si Ye okay?"
"Mm," Shen Xi responded, walked to the dining table to glance at the food, then turned to Yin Zhe, "Since that's the case, and you're so worried about him, then go deliver the food later. You can stay and accompany him there tonight, I won't be going."
"Ah?" Yin Zhe's eyes widened in surprise. He really regretted coming down now. Why choose this moment to come down for water?
At this moment, the three children also walked to the top of the stairs. Hearing their conversation, they stopped in their tracks and exchanged glances.
"What's wrong? Do you have a problem?" Shen Xi's gaze swept over them sharply. She understood everything instantly.
"No. I'll go." Yin Zhe immediately agreed and hurried to the dining table to start eating.
Shen Xi looked towards the three children, "What's wrong with you three? Why are you standing there staring? Have you forgotten me after not seeing me for a night?"
"Mommy." Upon hearing this, the three children quickly ran down the stairs and threw themselves into Shen Xi's arms.
Shen Xi sat opposite Yin Zhe, pulled the three children to her side, and said earnestly, "Repaying kindness is our fine tradition. No matter when, we must never forget it. Ah Zhe, Qin Si Ye took care of you for five years, from your living expenses to your education. Now that he's injured and hospitalized, it's your time to repay him. When you go to the hospital later, you must take good care of him. No matter what he asks for, you must do it. Understand?"