Yan Xi had no idea that all of this had been orchestrated by Shi Kai Nan. She truly believed something was in her eye and, upon hearing Shi Kai Nan's words, dared not move, allowing him to remove the offending speck.
Shi Kai Nan was very close to Yan Xi. From a casual glance, one might have mistaken their proximity for a kiss.
It had to be said that Shi Kai Nan had found an excellent angle.
Yan Xi sat quietly, waiting for the paparazzi to finish their shots and leave. Only then did Shi Kai Nan return to his seat, smiling and saying, "There, all better now."
Yan Xi, however, didn't say much in response.
After the meal concluded, Shi Kai Nan took it upon himself to pay the bill. Yan Xi frowned. She didn't want any further contact with Shi Kai Nan, nor did she want to owe him a favor.
Seeing that Shi Kai Nan had paid, Yan Xi spoke indifferently, "How much was it? I'll transfer it to you."
"No need. You owe me a meal. If one day I'm short on money for food, I'll ask you to treat me."
Yan Xi didn't reply. Looking at Shi Kai Nan in his well-tailored suit, how could he be short on money for food?
His fortune, she suspected, would last him several lifetimes.
As they left together, Shi Kai Nan looked at Yan Xi and asked, "Where are you going? I can give you a ride."
Yan Xi shook her head. She was acutely aware of the distance between herself and Shi Kai Nan. While she was grateful to him for saving her today, it didn't mean she wanted to interact with him constantly.
Seeing that Yan Xi was unwilling to engage further, Shi Kai Nan didn't get angry. He said softly, "I'll be going now. If you need anything, you can call me. I'm available anytime."
With that, Shi Kai Nan glanced at Yan Xi somewhat suggestively. Yan Xi quickly lowered her head, not daring to meet his gaze.
Yan Xi returned to the hospital, intending to see Yan Yi. However, the doctor informed her that Yan Yi was being protected by Fu Yan Ting and was recovering well.
Yan Xi's brow furrowed. Why hadn't Fu Yan Ting told her any of this?
Still, as long as Yan Yi wasn't affected by her scandal, that was all that mattered.
Yan Xi dragged her weary body back to the villa and found Fu Yan Ting sitting on the sofa with a dark expression, seemingly waiting for her.
Yan Xi hadn't provoked Fu Yan Ting these past two days. Why was he so angry?
Thinking of Yan Yi's current situation, Yan Xi felt a touch of gratitude towards Fu Yan Ting.
She walked over, sat beside him on the sofa, and asked softly, "Husband, why are you sitting here? Were you waiting for me?"
Fu Yan Ting's gaze was fixed on Yan Xi, and he didn't respond.
Yan Xi retrieved a blanket from the corner of the sofa, intending to place it over Fu Yan Ting's lap.
Although Fu Yan Ting had woken up, his legs were susceptible to the cold.
However, just as Yan Xi was about to drape the blanket over Fu Yan Ting's legs, he firmly grasped her hand and asked coldly, "Where did you go today? Who were you with?"
Yan Xi understood. Fu Yan Ting had previously confined her, and she had escaped by jumping out the window. It was understandable that Fu Yan Ting would be angry. However, Yan Xi had gone to see Yan Yi.
Yan Xi also knew that Fu Yan Ting had people he cared about.
If she put herself in his shoes, Fu Yan Ting would understand Yan Xi's feelings.
Although Yan Xi found Fu Yan Ting's tone unpleasant, she still answered truthfully, "I went to the hospital to see Yi Yi today. Husband, I just..."
Before Yan Xi could finish speaking, Fu Yan Ting interrupted her.
Fu Yan Ting threw a stack of photos in front of Yan Xi, his eyes filled with a murderous intent, and said indifferently, "Tell me, you went to see Yan Yi today? Guess if I believe you?"
Yan Xi was stunned when she saw the photos. When were these taken?
What was going on?
Yan Xi knew that no matter how she explained now, Fu Yan Ting wouldn't believe her.
Yan Xi felt like a joke.
Fu Yan Ting had been openly intimate with Shi Wen Wen in front of her, yet she had never questioned him.
Now, she had merely encountered a minor incident on her way to see Yan Yi, and Shi Kai Nan had helped her. To express her gratitude, Yan Xi had treated him to a meal.
That was all, yet Fu Yan Ting was misunderstanding her.
Fu Yan Ting's attitude was as if she had cheated on him.
This feeling made Yan Xi extremely uncomfortable.
Originally, Yan Xi had intended to explain properly to Fu Yan Ting about what had happened today.
So much had happened today; some good, some bad.
Yan Xi wanted to tell Fu Yan Ting everything.
But before Yan Xi was ready to tell him, Fu Yan Ting had preemptively misunderstood her.
Moreover, this questioning tone made Yan Xi's heart very uncomfortable.
Yan Xi also had a temper.
She had wanted to explain things to Fu Yan Ting amicably, but now, Yan Xi only wanted to oppose Fu Yan Ting and refused to explain anything.
"Speak, who is this man?"
Yan Xi was deeply wounded by Fu Yan Ting's words.
Did Fu Yan Ting see her as such a promiscuous woman?
Before, Fu Yan Ting had misunderstood when Fu Hao escorted her back to the Yan family.
Now, Shi Kai Nan had rescued her from being mobbed by reporters, and Fu Yan Ting had misunderstood again.
Did Fu Yan Ting demand an explanation every time she spoke a word to another man?
Fu Yan Ting was hurt by Yan Xi's attitude.
He had given Yan Xi a chance to explain.
But Yan Xi had not explained.
What did this mean?
It meant Yan Xi had tacitly acknowledged a relationship with Shi Kai Nan.
"I'm asking you, speak."
Fu Yan Ting's eyes were bloodshot, like a ferocious lion looking at Yan Xi. He was struggling to restrain himself, to prevent himself from harming Yan Xi.
"What do you want me to say? Do you think I'll believe it if I say I don't know this man?" Yan Xi let out a mocking laugh, her voice distant, leaving Fu Yan Ting unable to fathom her thoughts.
But at this moment, only Yan Xi knew how much her heart ached.
Fu Yan Ting didn't respond, his dark eyes fixed on Yan Xi.
"Since that's the case, why should I explain? You won't believe me no matter what I say anyway. Whatever you think is what it is."
Yan Xi's tears finally fell. She was exhausted, both physically and mentally.
She didn't want to argue with Fu Yan Ting over these pointless matters anymore.
Right now, all she wished was for Yan Yi's surgery to proceed smoothly.
Yan Xi closed her eyes in despair, stood up, and walked towards the room.
She was truly too tired and didn't want to argue or entangle with Fu Yan Ting anymore.
After all, her marriage with Fu Yan Ting had been a mistake from the start. Once the year-long term expired, they would part ways.
Therefore, whether Fu Yan Ting misunderstood or not was no longer important to Yan Xi.
Fu Yan Ting was deeply provoked by Yan Xi's indifferent attitude. He stood up, grabbed Yan Xi's hand, and pulled her towards the room...