In the dark hallway of the Su Residence, which was only lit by the moon outside, only Lu Qingfeng’s footsteps and Su Xiaofei’s harsh breathing could be heard. Despite Lu Qingfeng’s younger age, his height towered Su Xiaofei and his build wasn’t bad at all. This made it easy for him to lift Su Xiaofei’s smaller figure.

For a fifteen-year-old lad, Lu Qingfeng’s looked so mature that he could be mistaken to be Su Xiaofei and Xi Qian’s age, with his tall stature and cold countenance. In a few more years, he would not only become an outstanding man within the business world, but also popular with both sexes.

“Xiao Feng, I don’t feel good.” Su Xiaofei said in a low voice, but she didn’t hear a response from the young man who was holding her.

“Xiao Feng, are you mad? Jie didn’t mean to get hurt. It’s purely a coincidence. You can ask Xi Qian if you doubt my words.” She continued to reason out.

Still Lu Qingfeng didn’t utter a word, but the slight darkening on his face was a give away that he wasn’t pleased with what happened to her.

Because they knew each other well, Su Xiaofei knew that Lu Qingfeng was upset with her, while the latter was aware that she was lying to him, but he didn’t call her out on it.

“Why won’t you talk to me?” She grumbled.

“Unless you are going to tell me the truth, save your energy and be good.” Lu Qingfeng finally replied. He could just wait to hear the explanation later, what was important now was that Su Xiaofei was home, and she would recover soon.

Su Xiaofei’s hold on him tightened when he pushed the door of her bedroom open and laid her on the bed. By this time, her face was red and her breathing labored, indicating that she was getting feverish. She groaned but didn’t complain, leaving Lu Qingfeng standing next to her bed, feeling helpless as to what he should do to ease her pain.

“I’m thirsty.” Su Xiaofei told him.

Lu Qingfeng didn’t say a word, but left her room. He then came back with a tray laid with a pitcher of water and a drinking glass. He poured her a glass of water and helped her hold it as she took a sip.

When Aunty Liu and Xi Qian came to check on her, Lu Qingfeng then requested for them to help Su Xiaofei change into a new pair of clean clothes while he waited outside. Both women easily agreed with his request as they helped Su Xiaofei clean herself, careful not to touch her wound.

Seeing that they might take some time to finish, Lu Qingfeng decided to join the rest downstairs to find out what had happened to Su Xiaofei and Xi Qian while they were out.

“Xiao Feng, come here and sit with me.” Yun Qingrong called him when she spotted him making his way downstairs.

Lu Qingfeng obediently listened to her and sat silently while Master Ouyang narrated what happened this afternoon and what caused Su Xiaofei’s injury. He didn’t say anything throughout the conversation of the adults, but it was clear that he wasn’t happy about what happened to Su Xiaofei.

“Qing’er, you don’t need to worry anymore.” Master Ouyang said. “Master Han has assured us that your daughter would be able to flush out the remaining toxin in her body, as long as she takes her medications on time. As for the expenses, this old man is willing to cover it.”

“There’s no need for you to feel guilty, Uncle Luo. None of us wanted this to happen to Feifei.”

“Still, it’s this old man’s fault that your daughter was hurt. Allow me to at least help you with the medical expenses, Qing’er.” Master Ouyang insisted.

“Aunty Qing, I’ll go back to see if Aunty Liu and Xi Qian are done with her.” Lu Qingfeng had enough of this conversation. He politely told Yun Qingrong he would check on Su Xiaofei, excusing himself in an attempt to stop himself from saying unnecessary things in front of his elders.

Yun Qingrong patted his hand and nodded. “Thank you, Xiao Feng. Go. I’ll be there shortly.”

Lu Qingfeng gave Master Ouyang and Yun Xiang a curt nod and left without a word, but not without shooting Yun Xiang a cold glare that startled the older man.

‘What’s with him?’ Yun Xiang wondered in confusion.

When he returned to Su Xiaofei’s side, she was already dressed in a pair of pyjamas. Aunty Liu had already left, leaving Xi Qian to look after Su Xiaofei while Lu Qingfeng was out. Su Xiaofei had also fallen asleep, but it was obvious that she was in discomfort.

“It’s been a long day for you, Xi Qian. Why don’t you have dinner first and retire for the night? I’ll accompany Xiaofei while Aunty Qing is busy downstairs.” He told Xi Qian, wanting to be left alone with Su Xiaofei.

“Okay.” Xi Qian didn’t refute him this time. She had no energy left to argue with him, as she had been worried sick about Su Xiaofei’s condition. “Call me if you ever need help.”

Lu Qingfeng nodded. He watched her go and went to close the door behind her. He took a seat on the armchair next to Su Xiaofei’s bed and shut his eyes, trying to calm his nerves. He repeatedly told himself that Su Xiaofei was fine, and that she was already out of danger.

Although he was aware that Su Xiaofei wasn’t telling him the truth, he couldn’t force her to confess what truly happened. For Lu Qingfeng, there was no such thing as a coincidence in this world. There would always be a logical reason for what transpired, no matter how trivial it was.

Since Su Xiaofei wasn’t willing to disclose the truth to him, Lu Qingfeng had no other choice but to find the answers to his questions on his own.