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Li Wang was about to leave when he heard a "thump" behind him and turned around.
The person who was tossing and turning in bed clutching her stomach is now propped up on the floor, facing him, "Please, get Li Taihe over here, I have something important to tell him."
As soon as he finished speaking, the doctor covered the person on the bed with a handkerchief, and the surroundings became quiet again.
That person had a very pleasant voice, clear and ethereal. You could tell from the sound that this person was pure-hearted and full of positive energy. Unfortunately, he was a cunning and disobedient person.
Li Wang watched quietly for a while, then closed the door and sat down on the small chair next to it.
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The doctor remained anxious for a long time.
Li Wang, sitting on a small chair next to the entrance, looked like a door god and showed no sign of leaving.
He put down the handkerchief with trembling hands, turned his gaze back to Gu Xinglan, and said in a low voice, "I told you, it's dangerous outside. Someone like you will be in danger if you go out."
He was clean and tidy before he went out, but now his face is covered in dust, his hair is messy, and his hands are scratched.
He felt so sorry for her that he quickly took off his own coat and draped it over Gu Xinglan.
As the doctor touched the soaked clothes, he felt even more sorry for the girl. "How about I let you wear the clothes I'm wearing underneath?"
"not good."
Gu Xinglan felt a tightness in her chest.
Having seen the flowers and plants outside, how could he possibly return to being a caveman here?
The doctor gently patted my shoulder a few times.
Gu Xinglan looked over, and her pupils suddenly contracted.
A scalpel appeared out of nowhere, its sharp blade gleaming coldly.
This was the third time he had seen a doctor take out a scalpel.
The first time was when he first arrived. He insisted on dressing and eating by himself, but the other party took out a scalpel, which was obviously a threat to him. So he simply ignored it. The other party changed his clothes, fed him, and also gave him various medicines and medications.
The second time was when he went outside for some fresh air and was about to run away. The other person grabbed him and held a scalpel to his neck—not his, but the other person's own neck—and told him that if he didn't go back, the other person would die in front of him.
Absolutely ridiculous!
This is the third time.
The doctor's voice was gentle, but carried an undeniable tone, "Xinglan, do you know why I've always kept you from going out? The outside world is too complicated. You're too naive to handle all that scheming and intrigue."
The scalpel slowly sliced through the soaked fabric. The skin trembled slightly at the slight coolness of the blade's tip, leaving several fine red marks wherever it touched.
Gu Xinglan remained motionless, not even blinking.
"Look at you, you've only been out for a short time and you're already covered in dirty water. People like you are like uncarved jade, you'll be smashed if you're not careful."
The doctor paused, a hint of pity in his eyes, "But... at least you're safe here. I'll take care of you. The outside world isn't for you, and you don't need to adapt to it. I'll always be with you, making sure you're comfortable and don't have to worry about anything."
After changing into the doctor's white coat, Gu Xinglan was covered in cold sweat.
As the warm water reached her lips, Gu Xinglan avoided his gaze and sipped it slowly, bracing herself against his burning eyes.
"Alright, get some rest."
The doctor smiled and turned to look at the doorway. Seeing that Li Wang was still there, the excited look on his face slowly faded.
The minute hand kept ticking, and Gu Xinglan couldn't sleep, her mind filled with thoughts of the outside world.
The urban village has been completely developed into a high-end industrial park. As for the Geng family, they no longer receive support from the main family and cannot integrate into the Wushui circle, so their influence has greatly diminished.
These two unrelated matters cannot explain Li Taihe's purpose.
And why does Li Taihe insist on marrying the woman in the villa?
He was puzzled.
"Xinglan?"
The person behind him gently tapped his back twice.
Another doctor.
“You must be hungry since you went out and came back. I made you two small pastries, I think you’ll like them.”
The doctor picked up a small table, placed it on the bed, and held Gu Xinglan's ankle. In his line of sight, there were four obvious finger marks on her right ankle, which was slightly purple.
It wasn't him who squeezed it; he would never treat Gu Xinglan so rudely.
"Apply the medicine first."
The doctor stared intently at the ankle.
The table that had just been set up was removed, and the pastries were placed aside.
With fingers covered in cool ointment, the doctor pressed heavily on the bruises on his ankle, with an unyielding force, as if to cover the marks again, silently declaring his control.
The pressure increased, and Gu Xinglan couldn't help but pull her foot back, only to be pulled back by the other person, who pressed even harder this time.
He immediately raised his hand and slapped the other person's head hard as the other person got closer and closer.
With a "snap," the air seemed to freeze. The doctor looked up in disbelief, his face showing a hint of excitement.
“…This is an illness, and it needs treatment.” Gu Xinglan had never encountered this type of patient before.
People who are imprisoned for a long time will inevitably become somewhat abnormal, and this person is a living example.
As the two were applying the medicine, Li Wang, who was sitting by the door, suddenly stood up.
With a few loud clatters, the chair flipped upside down and was quickly pushed deeper into the room by the sliding door.
The person who came in was beaming with joy and exuded an extraordinary aura, accompanied by Li Huiwen, who had already changed her clothes.
And that tall food box.
The doctor paused, holding the small plate, and quickly put the pastries behind his back.
But the most disheartened person was Gu Xinglan upon seeing Li Taihe. She completely shed her previous listless appearance, her eyes burning with intensity, and she propped herself up from the bed.
"Li Taihe!"
Li Taihe was wearing a dark blue suit and a red tie. He looked like he had just come from a cocktail party and was covered in the smell of alcohol. However, his eyes were clear and he did not look like he had been drinking. At this moment, his eyebrows were curved and he had a smile on his lips.
“The young master stole my release pass and let him go ahead of time,” Li Huiwen stated the facts.
Li Taihe said nothing, carried the food box over, and personally set up the table on the bed.
How is life here?
The first thing the other party said was this question. Gu Xinglan gritted her teeth and smiled, "Thanks to President Li's care, I am doing very well here."
Li Taihe had never come even once, and these words were nothing short of sarcastic, causing Li Huiwen to frown.
"Really? The living environment here is indeed good, and it's understandable that you like it here." Li Taihe remained unmoved by the sarcastic remarks, still smiling gently.
The food box contained several exquisite dishes and a bowl of steaming soup. Someone personally set out the bowl and chopsticks with elegant and composed movements, as if it were all perfectly natural.
"eat more."
"I want to leave."
Two voices sounded at the same time.
Gu Xinglan did not take the chopsticks.
The chopsticks remained suspended in mid-air.
"I am just an ordinary person with a special ability to recover. My blood is red, I only have one heart, I don't have a third eye, and I certainly don't have three heads and six arms. I am an ordinary human who evolved from an ancient ape."
After he finished speaking, he looked at Li Taihe's face.
The other person has deep-set eyes; when you look into their eyes, they are like a deep pool in a remote mountain forest, unfathomable, revealing neither joy nor sorrow, and offering no useful information.
If Li Hetai is a wooden man, then this person is a robot, a robot wearing a mask.
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