Chapter 870 - 870: Preserving a Shred of Dignity

Under the bed, Bai Huanyu's expression changed rapidly.

He wondered if he had already been exposed, or if Xiao Feng had seen through his son knocking on the door outside and inferred that he was in the ward.

But upon reconsideration, he felt the possibility of being exposed through his son was low.

After all, even at home, his son rarely showed up, and Xiao Feng had only been there twice and didn't see him either time.

Let's just wait and see what happens...

"Indeed, you should go pay a visit." Zheng Wei nodded and said.

He wasn't concerned about what might happen to Bai Yongge once Xiao Feng went over, as long as it wasn't in his ward.

However, things didn't go as he wished. Xiao Feng had no immediate intention to leave but instead asked: "What should I bring as a gift when I go over? Going empty-handed seems too insincere."

"I think the value of the gift isn't important, as long as the sentiment is there. Something simple can convey deep regard."

"But even a simple gift needs to be something specific. Friendship between gentlemen is like water; I can't just bring a bottle of mineral water, can I?"

"There are so many supermarkets outside, just grab a few things and it will be fine."

"That's an idea, but I only had twenty yuan when I got here, and after paying for the ride, I only have one yuan and sixty cents left. I also forgot my phone. I can't really ask to put it on a tab, can I?"

"..." Zheng Wei.

So after all this, you're trying to borrow money from me?

Fine, fine, it's better to lose money than attract disaster.

"I have five hundred here, take it and use it first." Zheng Wei pulled out five hundred yuan in cash and handed it over.

"Oh, this is so embarrassing."

However, though he said so, he snatched the money up and put it in his pocket with great speed.

Xiao Feng pocketed the money, looking pleased and said: "Let's study a bit more on what would be suitable to give."

Under the bed, Bai Huanyu, who was keeping a kneeling posture, was already feeling pain in his knees.

And at the same time, he was sure that Xiao Feng probably knew there was someone under the bed, and based on how the conversation went, he probably guessed it was himself.

Should he go out?

Or just keep kneeling?

Bai Huanyu's face became increasingly unpleasant, and his facial muscles twitched.

Half from pain, and the other half from anger.

...

Half an hour later, Xiao Feng and Zheng Wei were still discussing what might be appropriate as a gift.

A nurse in a white coat walked in, removed the needle for Zheng Wei, and said: "A doctor will come to change your medicine soon, could you get out of the bed so we can take the sheets and duvet out for airing and bring in some new ones?"

"No need!" Zheng Wei immediately refused, his reaction like a cat getting its tail stepped on.

The nurse was stunned, a bit puzzled: "You..."

"Oh, I mean, there's no need to change them, this bed is fine, maybe change them tomorrow." Zheng Wei realized he had overreacted and tried to cover: "Changing them is such a bother for you guys."

The nurse smiled gently and said: "You are too polite, this is our duty, and we have rules that bed sheets and duvet covers must be changed daily. Come, let me help you up."

With that, she went to help Zheng Wei out of bed.

Xiao Feng stood by with a smile, looking like he was enjoying a show.

In fact, just as Bai Huanyu thought, Xiao Feng had noticed something amiss as soon as he got off the elevator.

The person who immediately changed expressions upon seeing him, and then went to knock on Zheng Wei's door while blocking with his body, was obviously indicating someone else was in the room.

And after entering the room, a quick observation assured Xiao Feng that the only place to hide a person was under the bed.

Zheng Wei's nervousness at the mention of changing the sheets confirmed this suspicion: there was definitely someone under the bed.

As for who that person was, Xiao Feng was ninety percent sure it was Bai Huanyu.

Because in the two previous visits to the Bai Family, he noticed there were quite a few people secretly watching him, and the young man who had just knocked on the door quickly was one of them.

Add to that Bai Yongge and Ma Digua both being patients in this hospital, Bai Huanyu's presence here wasn't surprising.

And the current situation was likely just Bai Huanyu and Zheng Wei coincidentally meeting, with little chance of premeditation.

"Could you please go out for a bit? I'll lay back for a while longer, you can let me know when it's time to replace the sheets." Zheng Wei refused the nurse's help, said this with a frown.

The nurse had no choice but to agree, taking away the bottle and needle and turning to leave the room.

"So, why not change the sheets?" Xiao Feng asked with a smile.

Zheng Wei knew the oddity just now couldn't escape Xiao Feng's eyes, so he sighed and said: "You're right, there is someone under the bed, but it's a long-time lover of mine."

"That doesn't sound right." Xiao Feng said suspiciously, "I didn't knock on the door when I came in, so why did your lover hide in advance?"

"Uh… that's because the nurse said they'd check the rooms every half hour, so when you arrived, the time was almost up, and I told her not to wear clothes, to hide under the bed until the check was done." Zheng Wei explained, gritting his teeth.

"Never mind, I'm not interested in your personal affairs, I'm off to buy a gift." Xiao Feng waved his hand, walking out cleanly as if he really didn't care.

"Click!"

The door closed, and Zheng Wei felt his heart almost jumping out of his throat.

Two minutes later, Bai Tieniu opened the door and came in, saying: "That bastard Xiao Feng took the elevator down. Huh? Where's my dad?"

At this moment, Bai Huanyu crawled out from under the bed, supported himself with his hands gritted his teeth, and got up with great difficulty, his arms trembling non-stop, looking as if he could collapse at any moment.

Bai Tieniu quickly stepped forward to help him up.

And Bai Huanyu could barely stand; his whole body leaned against Bai Tieniu, and he was supported into a seat.

"That was close!" Zheng Wei said with lingering fear.

Bai Huanyu snorted coldly, squeezing out a few words from between his teeth: "Do you really think he didn't know it was me hiding under the bed?"

Zheng Wei was stunned: "If he knew, he wouldn't have reacted that way, right?"

"If he didn't know, why would he keep mentioning Yongge?"

"This..." Zheng Wei's face changed, and a cold sweat appeared on his forehead: "If he already knew, then am I not..."

"Don't worry." Bai Huanyu said, gasping for breath, "If he hasn't exposed it, it shows he doesn't take the matter of us being interconnected seriously.

I'll make him pay for his arrogance!"

In a way, Xiao Feng did give Bai Huanyu a shred of dignity.

But in Bai Huanyu's view, this dignity felt like a slap on the face, stinging hotly.

And this was precisely Xiao Feng's intention.

"Dad, are you okay?" Bai Tieniu asked with concern as he saw Bai Huanyu's legs constantly shaking.

Bai Huanyu shook his head: "It's okay, I'll be fine soon."

After speaking, he turned his gaze to Zheng Wei: "For now, let's leave it like this, we'll contact each other if something comes up, and I'll come back later."

Even knowing that it's unlikely for Xiao Feng to actually go find his son, Bai Huanyu still couldn't rest easy and felt he had to go see for himself.

Zheng Wei did not reply; he was completely engulfed in fear at this moment, worried that he'd once again be dragged into the unyielding mire compared to a steel cage by Xiao Feng, suffering dual torment of the mind and body.

But if he doesn't return, where will the antidote come from?