Chapter 2087: Sitting

How could she know that Yaen Chi didn’t have any appetite at all?

He didn’t even know how to finish this bowl.

He usually preferred strong flavors, and these dishes, which only tasted like chicken essence, couldn’t entice him at all. He had been eating for quite a while without seeing the rice; the dishes were layered one over another, leaving him utterly despondent.

Luckily, Ye Wanting hardly looked up while eating. Every time she picked up a dish, she would place it on the rice, stack them up neatly before sending it into her mouth.

Xu Shu seized the opportunity to stealthily transfer the dishes from Yaen Chi’s bowl into his own.

Once Ye Wanting was full and went to pour some water, Xu Shu quickly scooped a big chunk of rice from Yaen Chi’s bowl into his own.

Yaen Chi was so moved that he wanted to be Xu Shu’s sworn brother for the rest of his life.

After the meal, Xu Shu left feeling stuffed.

The restaurant staff would come to clear the tableware and food box, but Ye Wanting still tidied up the table, carefully wiping the spots where oil stains had dripped with paper.

She stayed with Yaen Chi for a while longer; at eight o’clock, she had to go back.

“Wait a bit, I’ll ask Xu Shu to take you home.”

Ye Wanting panicked, “No need, Brother Shu just arrived at the hospital; he must be very busy. There’s a bus stop right outside the hospital; I can take Line 12 directly to school.”

“Just sit tight.”

Yaen Chi didn’t heed her words; he was already on the phone with Xu Shu, saying a few words.

Ye Wanting was familiar with his temper; once he decided on something, no one could change it. She mulled over her words several times, wanted to speak but didn’t know how, so she gave up.

“Check your bag, make sure everything you took out has been put back.”

“Oh.”

Ye Wanting packed her things, double-checking them.

Yaen Chi watched her movements closely; as soon as she paused, he pointed to the cakes by the bed, “Take these too, eat them if you’re hungry tonight.”

“But I bought these for you; don’t you like sweets?”

“I’ve had enough during the day, not craving anymore. I can’t finish this much, take them home.”

Yaen Chi, knowing her frugal habits, was concerned, “Eat those cream cakes today if you can, share the rest with your roommates. Don’t save them for tomorrow, got it?”

Ye Wanting responded softly; she felt really embarrassed taking them. After all, she was there to visit a patient, with no flowers or fruits, just some casually bought cakes, and now she was taking them away. She felt ashamed.

Yaen Chi, like a brother, gave her numerous reminders and later asked about her studies. Ye Wanting honestly answered until Xu Shu arrived and the conversation was about to run dry.

He stood at the door, already changed out of his white coat, wearing casual clothes, his knocking hand dangling a set of keys, “Let’s go. I just finished my shift.”

Ye Wanting picked up her things, “Then I’ll be off now, Brother Chi. I’ll come see you again tomorrow.”

Yaen Chi agreed, “Don’t come too early, just come after you wake up.”

“Alright.”

Ye Wanting gathered her courage to look at him, wanting to be straightforward and open. But she was so busy today that she hadn’t properly looked at Yaen Chi’s face. When she finally looked at him, he was already looking at her, his gaze ready to receive hers whenever she glanced over.

Ye Wanting’s eyelashes trembled, unable to hold her gaze steady; she sneaked a few glances, softly said “goodbye,” and gently closed the door.

After she left his sight, Yaen Chi shifted his gaze, his hand reaching down to find a pen beneath the pillow.