Chapter 47

Xiao Bing involuntarily hugged Su Xiaoxiao, then rolled onto the bed. Su Xiaoxiao, half-covered, lay in Xiao Bing's arms, mumbling from time to time, making Xiao Bing hold her even tighter, especially as her clothes were disheveled, almost causing a physiological response in Xiao Bing.

No... She is just sick, with a fever and a cold. She is Su Peiya's sister; I cannot treat her like this.

Xiao Bing struggled to get up from the bed, freeing himself from Su Xiaoxiao's legs, and then rebuttoned the few buttons on her clothes, covering her with a blanket. He said softly, "Xiaoxiao, you are sick, you need to rest well, okay? I am right here by your side."

Xiao Bing got out of bed, adjusted his breathing, and took another towel, soaking it in cold water, then placed it on Su Xiaoxiao's forehead. He brought a chair and placed it in front of her bed. Xiao Bing turned off the light and sat on the chair to rest. Involuntarily, he thought about the scene just now, the two of them hugging, and Su Xiaoxiao's half-covered, tender body. He tried to push these thoughts out of his mind, constantly reminding himself that she was Su Peiya's sister.

That night, Xiao Bing did not sleep at all. He frequently changed the wet towel on Su Xiaoxiao's forehead, fed her warm water, and helped her wipe her body every two hours. Each time he wiped her body, Xiao Bing had to maintain his composure with great effort.

After a night of折腾 (torture), in the early morning, Xiao Bing was pleasantly surprised to find that Su Xiaoxiao's temperature had completely dropped. After a deep sigh of relief, a wave of drowsiness came over him, and he leaned against the chair, slightly falling asleep.

Su Xiaoxiao had a fever all night. When it was light, she opened her eyes groggily, wanting to find some water to drink. She saw the water cup on her bedside table, reached out, and started drinking. Her gaze fell on Xiao Bing, who was facing her, asleep in the chair. It was clear that Xiao Bing was very tired. Although she had been asleep with a fever last night, she was still aware of some things in her half-dream state, such as when she hugged Xiao Bing, and he comforted her without taking advantage of her, and how he stayed up all night for her.

Su Xiaoxiao put down the water cup and looked at Xiao Bing with a dazed expression. No wonder her sister was infatuated with this man; he had countless charms. For example, he was very capable, as Zhang Yizhi was someone he had invited. A capable man gives women a sense of security. He knew a lot, could make noodles, cook, and bake eggs... He could provide emergency care, such as for her mother's heart condition and her fever last night... He was also a gentleman. Last night, she was drunk and had a fever, and she accidentally hugged him... If it were another man... just thinking about it made her feel scared.

Such a man, and yet she had always disliked him, resisted him... Could it be because her prejudice against him was too deep?

Su Xiaoxiao was lost in thought when Xiao Bing suddenly opened his eyes. Their gazes met, and Su Xiaoxiao felt a wave of panic.

Xiao Bing said with a surprised look, "Xiaoxiao, you're awake? How are you feeling?"

Su Xiaoxiao said somewhat embarrassedly, "I'm not feverish anymore, just a bit weak. Bing Ge, thank you for last night... You should go get some rest; I don't need you to take care of me anymore."

Xiao Bing smiled and said, "I often stayed up all night on missions in the past, so one night is nothing to me. It's good that you're feeling better. I'm thinking about whether I should go to the shop today or stay home to take care of you."

"No need," Su Xiaoxiao said hurriedly. "You should go to the shop to take care of business. My mother is in the hospital, and I haven't been much help. I can't keep holding the noodle shop back."

Xiao Bing smiled and said, "How can you be holding the shop back? Besides, you often help Auntie, and she is very fortunate to have such a filial daughter."

As he spoke, a hint of sadness appeared in Xiao Bing's eyes. He thought of Su Peiya. If Peiya hadn't died, although Su Mother would have lost a husband, she would still have two daughters, and perhaps this family of three could have been happy.

Su Xiaoxiao seemed to understand what Xiao Bing was thinking and said suddenly, "Bing Ge, I'm sorry."

"What?" Xiao Bing was clearly taken aback and smiled, "What are you talking about... Taking care of you last night was my duty, regardless of my relationship with your sister, I am still a man."

"No, I'm not talking about last night. I mean, about my sister's death... I have always blamed you, but perhaps it wasn't entirely your fault. It was her own choice."

Xiao Bing's eyes darkened, and he sighed, "When I was the captain of the Longya team, your sister was a key member. Later, I left for some reasons and started my own organization. Your sister didn't have to leave with me; she had a bright future in the military. But she chose to leave with me. I failed to protect your sister, and I cannot blame you for being angry with me."

"But she loved you, so it was her choice... Whether to follow you or die for you, it was her choice," Su Xiaoxiao sighed. "Perhaps I still have some resentment in my heart, but I don't hate you anymore. I just have one request, which I have already asked you before. You must help me complete it."

"I know," Xiao Bing said seriously. "For you, for your mother, for Peiya, and for myself, I must find out the truth and avenge Peiya."

Su Xiaoxiao was glad that she could forgive herself, and she took the opportunity to ask again, "Xiaoxiao, can you think hard about it? Is there anything on you that could be useful evidence? That person said the evidence was on you before he died, but we still don't know what it is."

Su Xiaoxiao shook her head, her eyes filled with confusion. "Since you mentioned it last time, I have thought about it a lot and even searched my room several times, but I can't find anything that could be evidence related to my sister's death."

Xiao Bing sighed and smiled bitterly. "Now I suspect that there might not have been a traitor in the organization. Perhaps the person who died with your sister just wanted to get some money from her, and there was no traitor or evidence. Well, let's not think about it now. If you think of anything, let me know. I will be staying here for a long time, so you rest well."

"Okay, you should go back to your room and get some sleep. It's still early."

Xiao Bing glanced at his watch; it was a little past four in the morning. He agreed and went back to his room to sleep.

Perhaps because he was too tired last night, he slept until around nine in the morning. Xiao Bing got up, thought for a moment, and went to the kitchen to make breakfast. He brought one of the breakfasts to Su Xiaoxiao's room. Su Xiaoxiao struggled to sit up and said hurriedly, "It's not early anymore. You should eat your breakfast and go to the shop. The shop might be busy, and I can eat in the kitchen myself."

"No need, just lie down, and I will feed you."

Su Xiaoxiao tried to refuse, but Xiao Bing said seriously, "Don't forget, I am also a half-doctor. I learned a lot of basic medical knowledge in the military and some from Old Zhang, even though I only know a little. But for this minor illness, it's no problem. You need to rest and regain your strength. Lie down and rest for the day, lean against the pillow, and I will feed you."

Seeing Xiao Bing's serious attitude, Su Xiaoxiao could not refuse anymore. She leaned against the pillow and let Xiao Bing feed her, opening her mouth to cooperate. She glanced at Xiao Bing secretly and then looked away.

This man... so domineering last night, so gentle this morning.

Domineering to enemies, gentle to her.

He must be even gentler to Yezi, Su Xiaoxiao thought, and her mood suddenly turned sour. But she forced herself to push this thought away. Yezi is his girlfriend, why should I compare myself to her...

Su Xiaoxiao finished her breakfast with these thoughts. Xiao Bing gently helped her lie down and said, "I will eat something and then go to the shop. I will come back early this afternoon. Business can wait, but your health is more important to your mother."

Su Xiaoxiao felt very satisfied and smiled, "Go eat, don't worry about me."

"Okay!" Xiao Bing went to the kitchen to eat breakfast and then hurried to the noodle shop.

The noodle shop was still as crowded as usual. These people were all there for Xiao Bing's signature noodles, and they were all very dissatisfied because they couldn't eat Xiao Bing's noodles.

Li Hong saw Xiao Bing come in and quickly pulled him aside, whispering, "Bing Ge, where were you this morning? Why did you come so late? Many people have been complaining, and just now, someone almost got into an argument with Jingjing."

Xiao Bing explained that Su Xiaoxiao had a fever and a cold. Li Hong was surprised and said, "Then Xiaoxiao's illness is more important."

Xiao Bing smiled and said, "But it's good that people are complaining. It shows that our Xiaoxiao Noodle Shop has become well-known. They all came for the reputation, which will make it easier to expand. I will go to the hospital this noon to discuss the expansion with Aunt Li."

Li Hong was surprised, "Ah? You are going to the hospital this noon?"

Xiao Bing smiled and said, "Don't worry about them. Even without the signature noodles, they will still eat here. After all, Aunt Wang's home-cooked dishes are also very good, and I think they are better than other restaurants. Besides, I have some other ideas about the signature noodles. I will discuss them with Aunt Li this noon and then find a time to talk to everyone."

Li Hong agreed with a puzzled look.

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