Chapter 21

On the fourth day of treatment, as Christian was about to leave, she told Zhen Fan that the director was urging her, and she had to return to the set. She also asked Zhen Fan if there was any way to continue the treatment.

"Actually, these four days have been enough. A week was just a conservative estimate. From what I can see, your recovery is going very well, so... don't worry, you'll still sleep well in the future, but I suggest you don't stay up late anymore!" Zhen Fan gave her a very sincere suggestion.

"Alright, I'll listen to the doctor!"

Christian raised her hands in a surrendering gesture, walked to the door, and opened her arms to give Zhen Fan a hug.

"Goodbye, Zhen, I'll be back after I finish filming the movie!"

"Smack!" She left a bright red kiss mark on Zhen Fan's face, accompanied by her clear and joyful laughter, and then she skipped towards her car as if she were dancing.

"Goodbye, Christian!"

Christian was already sitting in the driver's seat, watching Zhen Fan wave to her. She blew a kiss and then drove away with a smile.

This girl had a very outgoing personality. If not for the nightmares, her true character would have shone through, making people feel comfortable and refreshed. At the very least, her different outfits every day were a feast for the eyes.

After seeing Christian off, Zhen Fan finally had some free time. Before he could practice medicine, he couldn't do anything, and he certainly couldn't find a job in this month.

However, he needed to prepare for the trip to Yosemite National Park that the Annie family had mentioned. Although the Annie family would prepare the barbecue, he still needed to bring something.

After thinking about it, Zhen Fan went to the supermarket.

"Hi, Kelly!"

Zhen Fan walked into the store and greeted Kelly, who was full of freckles.

"Hi, Zhen!" Kelly smiled at Zhen Fan. "By the way, there are some new items in the supermarket that you might like. They're in the far left corner at the east end. I heard you like cooking, and they're all imported from China. You should check them out!"

"Thanks, I need some!" Zhen Fan nodded at her. "We'll chat later!"

This time, the items were very complete, with a wide variety of Chinese cooking spices and main ingredients, which greatly relieved Zhen Fan!

Zhen Fan was very happy with his big purchase and went to pay.

"I didn't expect it to be so rich, thanks for reminding me!" Zhen Fan smiled at Kelly. "I'll treat you to coffee one day!"

"Thanks, don't forget!"

Kelly was delighted and nodded at Zhen Fan. Zhen Fan wanted to chat a bit more with this girl, but a customer came to pay, so he had to stop. He nodded at Kelly and then left.

After Zhen Fan walked away, Kelly收回了目光，呆呆地望着门口。

"Hey, he's already gone, why didn't you go on a date with him?"

A voice suddenly sounded next to Kelly, scaring her a lot. She turned around to see a girl with short brown hair, wearing a crop top and low-rise jeans, grinning at her.

"Damn, Zoe, you scared me!"

Kelly complained.

"He's a handsome guy, I saw him. Even though he's Asian, he's very charming, the kind you want to... you know, sleep with right away. What's it called... sexy, that's it!"

The girl named Zoe shook her head and sighed at Kelly.

"If you get a good one, don't let him go. If you don't want him, just give him to me, come on!" Zoe extended her hand to Kelly.

"What do you mean, give him to you?" Kelly looked puzzled.

"His phone number, I really like muscular men!" Zoe squinted her eyes, as if Zhen Fan's muscular body was right in front of her, waiting for her to enjoy.

"Don't talk nonsense, I don't have his phone number, really, I swear, I don't even know him well, we haven't even had coffee together!"

Kelly raised her right hand in a solemn oath.

"I don't believe you, but when he comes next time, I'll get his number myself!" Zoe turned around. "By the way, if you don't have any feelings for him, why did you get so many Chinese spices? Don't lie to me, I can see it in your eyes, you're smitten, admit it, I'm leaving, bye!"

At this moment, a cell phone rang, and Zoe fished it out of her back pocket.

"I know, you can help me take a day off, I'll treat you tomorrow, by the way, I won't go to the school club activity tonight... let him go to hell, I'm not to be messed with!"

Zoe clearly sounded unhappy as she spoke on the phone.

"Alright, I'm avoiding Jack today, don't say anything more, bye, by the way, tell him I won't see him again, that bastard! Heartbreaker!"

"Click!" Zoe turned off her phone and threw it on the counter.

"What's wrong? Jack again?"

Kelly tried to ask.

"Yes, it's him, the damn bastard, cheating on me with other women, thinking I don't know, and now he wants to make up? Let him eat shit!"

The topic clearly made Zoe furious.

"Kelly, give me that handsome guy's number, damn Jack, he can have his women, why can't I find a man even more handsome than him!" Zoe gritted her teeth.

"I really don't have it!"

Kelly shrugged helplessly.

"But he seems to live at 1250 Wine Valley, 12th Street!" This address was the one Zhen Fan had given to the police officer Ray when the store was robbed, and Kelly had remembered it.

"That's better, but don't worry about the phone number, I'll get it for you! Men are all the same, they can't resist a beautiful woman!" Zoe sounded very confident.

"Don't do anything rash, Zoe, he... is a good person!"

Kelly quickly stopped her.

"Don't be so sure, we'll see!" Zoe's lips curled up. Are there any men who aren't heartbreakers?

Zhen Fan left the store, walked a few steps, and hoped to hear the familiar sound of brakes, but he didn't. After walking a bit further, he had too many things and had to hail a taxi.

"Quite a lot of stuff!"

Zhen Fan put the items in the trunk, sat in the back seat, and fastened his seatbelt, sighing.

"Where to, sir?"

The driver was a white man in his forties, rather fat but quite robust.

Zhen Fan gave the address, and the driver started the car steadily, driving at a moderate speed, quite different from Eddie's style.

"Do... you know someone named Eddie?"

Zhen Fan tried to ask, just to make conversation, not to pry into anything.

"Eddie?"

"Eddie Rick!" Zhen Fan smiled. "I've ridden with him before, he's a very friendly young man."

"I know him!" The driver looked at Zhen Fan in the rearview mirror and said cautiously, "He can't come out recently. He got into trouble with Jim and got a beating. He's probably still at home recovering. It's a lesson, by the way, have you heard of Jim?"

"Heard from Eddie, he seems to be the boss around here!"

"Right, it's best not to mess with them!"

The driver kindly warned Zhen Fan.

"I know!" Zhen Fan nodded. If he could avoid trouble, he would. Who would go looking for trouble with the mafia? This is America, where guns are rampant.

The ride was mostly silent until they arrived. Zhen Fan got out, and the driver helped him carry the items to the door.

"Goodbye, buddy!" The driver collected the fare and smiled at him.

"Goodbye! Buddy!" Zhen Fan replied, carried everything inside, and saw that it was getting late, so he prepared to make dinner.

"Knock, knock, knock." Someone knocked on the door.

"Who is it?"

Zhen Fan looked through the peephole and saw an unfamiliar young woman, frowning. After thinking for a moment, he opened the door, blocking the entrance with his body.

"Hello, can I help you?"

"Um, sorry, I really need help!"

The woman looked anxious, with a pleading look in her eyes.

"Save me, someone is following me. Let me in, I won't stay long. I'll leave as soon as the person is gone, please!"

"This..." Zhen Fan glanced behind her and saw a shadow moving, hiding behind a tree. He frowned; he didn't want any trouble!

"Please!" The woman's eyes were about to tear up.

"Alright, but as soon as that person leaves, you have to go!"

Zhen Fan stepped aside, letting the girl in, and then closed the door.

"Sit down!" Zhen Fan pointed to the sofa, and the girl sat down. He then took a can of drink from the fridge and handed it to her.

"Thank you!" The girl seemed still shaken but gave Zhen Fan a grateful look.

"Alright, you can stay here while I prepare dinner. You can watch from the living room window, and if the person is gone, you can leave on your own."

Zhen Fan went into the kitchen, speaking to himself.

"Okay, I'll leave as soon as possible, thank you!"

The girl drank the can of drink and seemed much calmer. She stood up, walked around the living room, and peeked into the kitchen.

"Can you cook Chinese food?"

Isn't that obvious? Zhen Fan shook his head. "Of course, if..."

"I know, I know, if that person is gone, I'll leave, but... he's still there, isn't he?"

The girl looked out the window, her voice full of worry.

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