Chapter 78

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At night, the starry sky, rarely so clear and deep, was dotted with twinkling stars. The bright moonlight filtered through the dense evergreen trees, casting onto the grass covered with withered sycamore leaves. The late autumn weather was damp and chilly, making Song Chen, who was only wearing a single V-neck knitted sweater, shiver involuntarily.

Rubbing one arm vigorously with the other hand, Song Chen arrived at the entrance of Xiaonan Garden, opposite Xiaonan Building, and knocked on the door of his "hidden beauty" mansion.

Before long, a charming face, full of anticipation, peeked out from the crack in the door. Seeing that the man at the door was indeed her own, Xu Xiaoying couldn't help but smile genuinely, pushing the door open to welcome Song Chen inside.

Although the two saw each other every day, Song Chen had hardly visited this place in the nearly one week since he "hid his beauty" here. Xu Xiaoying knew it wasn't because her charm had diminished, but because Song Chen was concerned about his younger sister's presence and dared not come here to enjoy her youthful and tender body.

There was another reason as well.

"Is my mom gone?" Song Chen walked into the small apartment of only about sixty square meters, looking around nervously, and whispered the question in Xu Xiaoying's ear.

Xu Xiaoying smiled shyly and nodded gently. As for why Song Chen mentioned his mother Li Wan, it had to be traced back to a week ago when Song Chen asked Xu Xiaoying to do something.

Xu Xiaoling, due to her difficulty in walking, needed a nurse who knew rehabilitation to take care of her, and her daily life also required someone to look after her. Xu Xiaoying had her own studies to complete, so unless she took a leave of absence to care for her sister, she had to hire a nanny to do the laundry and cooking for Xu Xiaoling.

So, Song Chen had a sudden idea and thought of his mother. On one hand, Xu Xiaoling needed someone to take care of her, and on the other hand, Song Chen was very unwilling for his mother to continue working early and late as a cleaner! Moreover, his computer room now earned over a hundred thousand yuan a month, and the family no longer needed to live frugally on her meager salary.

However, Song Chen was also worried about his mother staying at home, as he knew her too well—she was fragile, sensitive, and prone to overthinking. Once she had nothing to do, he feared she would worry about him returning to the Song family... The last time, it was under the pretext of Song Zhi's (Song Chen's half-brother) full moon, which Song Chen refused, and recently, Song Hua's demands had become more frequent, deepening her worries.

For this reason, Song Chen had Xu Xiaoling pretend to be a wealthy young lady, using the excuses "I heard Aunt Li is hardworking and capable" and "I am a schoolmate of your son" to invite Li Wan to take care of her sister Xu Xiaoling, offering a monthly salary of five hundred yuan for the simple task of doing laundry and cooking.

Such a high-paying and easy job seemed like a stroke of luck to Li Wan, who agreed on the spot, completely unaware that her salary was actually paid by her son... For such a well-intentioned lie, not only Xu Xiaoying, but even Song Chen himself, couldn't help but smile bitterly.

Xu Xiaoling and Bai Mengyao didn't know about this. Xu Xiaoying also tried to return home when Li Wan was off work to avoid the truth being revealed due to Xu Xiaoling mentioning Song Chen.

"Have you eaten?"

Tonight, Xu Xiaoying was wearing a pink coral fleece pajama, her expression unusually gentle as she gently asked, holding Song Chen's arm.

"I just had dinner with Ruoxi!" Song Chen smiled awkwardly.

A hint of disappointment flashed in Xu Xiaoying's eyes, but she quickly smiled again, her face full of anticipation and shyness as she asked, "Would you stay here tonight? Let me take care of you!" After becoming Song Chen's woman a month ago, Xu Xiaoying began to care for this boy who was younger than her. She was surprised at how easily she had put aside the man she once cherished, but deep down, she realized that what she needed was not a passionate love, but a strong tree that could provide for her and her sister, protecting them from the storms of life...

And Song Chen was just such a young but growing tree.

Song Chen, moved by Xu Xiaoying's offer, was about to embrace her slender waist when Xu Xiaoling's wheelchair rolled out from the room. Behind the wheelchair stood a girl of about the same age, with a delicate and charming face, holding the wheelchair handle. At first glance, she had the charm of a modern idol, the so-called "otaku goddess" Ye Zixuan.

She was Xu Xiaoling's part-time nurse, Bai Mengyao.

"Big Brother Song..." Xu Xiaoling's soft hands were nervously twisted together, and she timidly glanced at Song Chen's face, calling out a title that made Song Chen feel embarrassed, then shyly lowered her head, trying to hide the three ugly scars on her face.

"Good evening, Miss Bai... Xiaoling!" After exchanging a glance with Bai Mengyao, Song Chen smiled and waved at Xu Xiaoling.

Song Chen felt deep sympathy and care for Xu Xiaoling, who had suffered various unforgettable tragedies at such a young age. Seeing her frightened and timid expression, he recalled the mischievous girl she used to be, as described by Xu Xiaoying. Sighing deeply, Song Chen walked up to Xu Xiaoling's wheelchair, crouched down, and looked at her with a smile, saying, "Let Big Brother Song see... Is our Xiaoling even prettier today?"

Xu Xiaoling kept her head down, and Song Chen looked down. The scars, which had only been removed a few days ago, were still deep and brown. Three deep and ugly scars ran from below her left eye to her chin, almost covering most of the left side of her face. It was hard to imagine what the wounds looked like when she was rescued from the twisted car.

"Um!" Song Chen nodded reassuringly and smiled, "The wounds are healing quickly. I believe in less than a month, the scars will be gone!"

Xu Xiaoling kept her head down, her twin braids hanging limply, tears welling up in her red eyes. She sobbed softly, "Big Brother Song is lying. The doctor said it won't get better!" Xu Xiaoying's heart ached, and two tears silently slid down her delicate cheeks.

The girl standing behind Xu Xiaoling also felt...

Song Chen consoled her with a disdainful and exaggerated tone, "Don't believe those quacks. They can't do it, so they won't tell others it's possible! That would ruin their hospital's reputation. Don't worry, plastic surgery technology is very advanced abroad. When I go on a business trip abroad, I'll take you with me! I believe it won't be long before you can return to school."

"Really?" Xu Xiaoling, being only a fourteen-year-old girl, was much easier to comfort than adults. Her face soon lit up with a pure and innocent smile, "Can I go back to school in the future?"

"Of course!" Song Chen stood up and patted Xu Xiaoling's soft, smooth hair, smiling, "When your legs are better and you can walk normally, you can go back to school anytime!"

"Um!" Xu Xiaoling nodded vigorously. Perhaps at this moment, the regret of dropping out of school was greater than the pain of her disfigurement.

Song Chen then turned to Bai Mengyao and asked, "When can Xiaoling start rehabilitation?"

"Currently, she can do some passive exercises with the help of a cast, and she needs to take oral medication to reduce swelling and bruising. The recovery speed depends on Xiaoling's physical condition," Bai Mengyao said softly.

"Take it slowly," Song Chen thought for a moment, stroking Xu Xiaoling's hair gently, "Don't rush. Are you still studying on your own?"

"Um! Sister Mengyao says I'm very smart!" Mentioning her studies, Xu Xiaoling's expression immediately brightened. From her suddenly cheerful expression, Song Chen could faintly see the shadow of Zhao Lin, the "mischievous princess."

"Our Xiaoling is naturally smart, hehe..."

"Xiaoling, Big Brother Song has been busy all day and is tired. You should also get ready for bed after taking a bath with Miss Bai," Xu Xiaoying, standing behind Song Chen, wiped away the tears on her face and said softly.

"Okay!" Xu Xiaoling looked up at Song Chen, the pain on her face making her shyly lower her head again. She moved her lips but didn't say anything, and was pushed into the bathroom by Bai Mengyao to take a bath.

At this moment, Song Chen noticed that despite Bai Mengyao's average height, her figure in a long-sleeved tight dress was extremely alluring, with a pair of white, plump, and long legs exposed, captivating his heart. Thinking of her nurse identity and imagining her in a nurse's uniform...

While Song Chen was lost in his pink fantasies, he was caught by Xu Xiaoying. She raised an eyebrow, a hint of displeasure flashing in her eyes, but it turned into a sigh. She took the briefcase from his hand and said softly, "Would you stay here tonight?"

Song Chen hesitated for a moment, gazing at Xu Xiaoying's beautiful face, and said awkwardly, "Sleeping here isn't very enjoyable!" The two bedrooms in this apartment were separated by a thin concrete wall, and the beds were made of solid wood, placed opposite each other. Any movement on one side could be heard on the other, so Song Chen was very reluctant to indulge in intimacy with Xu Xiaoying here, especially with Xu Xiaoling still a minor.

Xu Xiaoying's face turned bright red, and she tiptoed, wrapping her arms around Song Chen's neck and whispering seductively in his ear, "I have a way!"

Song Chen was taken aback but quickly understood what Xu Xiaoying meant by "a way."

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