Imperfect Desires

Currently, Xin Zimen was about to move Xiu out of the hospital when Xin Kuan reached the hospital to find him. 

"Brother Kuan, is everything okay?" asked Xin Zimen.

"Let's talk somewhere else," said Xin Kuan. 

Xin Zimen nodded his head and took him to the room where Su Feifei had been dealing with the mess created at the hospital. Since they had already scouted this place, it was the safest room for them to discuss.

When Xin Kuan was eyeing Su Feifei, Xin Zimen spoke up, "Let her stay."

Xin Kuan nodded his head and placed his phone on the table as he played a recording. 

The sound of a door slamming was heard before Xin Suyin's voice rang out, "Are you that impatient? You couldn't wait to attack her? Have you thought of the consequences?"

She was silent for a while before speaking again, "What do you mean you didn't do it? Who else would be so eager to end the life of that girl? It won't be the first time anyway!"

She seemed to be on a call and that's why they could only hear their voice since the bug was placed in her bedroom. 

She again silenced to listen to the person on the other side of the phone before saying, "Do you think I'd believe you? Because I don't! No one hates the Xin family's daughters as much as you."

This time the pause was brief before she sneered, "You and I both know why I am alive even though I also have the Xin blood in my veins. Don't make me repeat it. You weren't magnanimous when you spared my life. You had no other choice back then!"

Next time when her voice came it sounded like she was slightly convinced, "You mean you really weren't behind this attack?" She took a moment and added, "If you didn't, who did then?"

That's where the recording stopped and Xin Kuan gazed at Xin Zimen's heavy mood. 

"It seems neither Suyin nor the mystery man is behind this attack," voiced out Xin Kaun.

Su Feifei also said, "Then your suspicions were true. It's really someone immature looking for death."

"I already said it, I don't care who is behind this. Even if my own mother is the culprit, I won't let her live!" Xin Zimen's voice was dark and dangerous, so were his expressions. "I'll eventually get to this person."

"Fei, you stay here," he instructed.

"Yes, Sir!"

"Brother Kuan, you're gonna come with my group. We are taking the little lass home. Go and re-check everything."

Xin Kuan bowed his head slightly and walked out. Xin Zimen also went towards Xiu's room.

He found his brother and his wife still sitting outside the room. Seeing Xin Zimen, Zhao Huan stood up and hurriedly asked, "Xiao Zi, when are we taking Xiu home? I don't want her to spend another minute here." She was badly shaken. She didn't wish to see Xiu in harm at all. And she didn't want her to spend another minute in this unlucky place. She believed it was better to get Xiu out of here as soon as possible.

"As soon as Brother Kuan is done with the inspection, we'll leave," replied Xin Zimen and Zhao Huan's heart eased up considerably.

As they were talking, Xin Zemin's phone rang, and seeing the caller id, he picked up the call.

"Zemin! What is wrong with you? Are you a kid? There is so much to do and you're nowhere to be found!" 

Mother Xin was so loud that even Zhao Huan and Xin Zimen could hear her voice.

"Mom, I don't think there is anything more important than taking care of my daughter," replied Xin Zemin in a level tone.

"What daughter? Don't be fooled! I know that uncouth girl can't be your daughter. All of them have planned to dupe you! I'm telling you! She is not your daughter!"

Xin Zemin's eyes darkened, "Mom, keep your opinions to yourself. I've repeatedly said it, I'm old enough to make my own decisions. And whether she is my daughter or not is something for me to worry about. It doesn't concern you!"

"How dare you! Spending only one day with that brother of yours, did you learn to talk back as well? Zemin, you've been my pride for years. Don't disappoint me like this!"

Xin Zemin scoffed, "You've tried all means to push another woman into my bed all these years just so you could get a grandchild. But now that I have a possibility of having a daughter which has my and Huanhuan's blood, why do you see so against this idea?" He closed his eyes and sighed, "Maybe Xiao Zi had been right all those years. You're indeed not worthy of my respect."

"Zemin!" Mother Xin shrieked but Xin Zemin had already hung up.

He looked up at his brother who seemed indifferent even now and grimaced sadly, "Maybe I should have listened to you long ago."

"It's your life," replied Xin Zimen. "I have no say in it. how you treat your mother is your concern. Not mine."

"No matter what kind of a person she is... She is still your mother as well."

"I don't like repeating myself," began Xin Zimen. "But I'm gonna make an exception for you... That woman stopped being my mother long ago!"

Xin Zimen ignored him and entered Xiu's room. Looking at her sleeping figure, and hearing the sound of machines indicating that she was alive and breathing, his heart seemed to have relaxed instantly. He didn't step too close to her but continued to look at her face from some distance with a content smile.

"Wake up, okay?" he suddenly said out loud. "Seeing your smile makes me feel strong for some reason."

Perhaps, no one had the real idea about how desperately he wanted to save Xiu. It was something he could put his on a line of stake for. All he wanted was to see her healthy and happy. 

Even though it hadn't even been a day but he seemed to be missing her every expression. The way she called his name, the way she smiled at him, the way she looked at him, and even her most annoying random questions. He was missing it all.