Wu's mother immediately agreed to her daughter's words.

Since they wanted to spend time alone, she, as a mother, naturally wouldn't interfere.

However, after leaving the Wu family, the two didn't go to eat.

They strolled along the river near the Wu family residence for a while.

The sky gradually darkened, and it was almost dinner time.

Many people were taking a walk by the river, in twos and threes, mostly couples.

Chen Xiao and Wu Feier walking together were a perfect match, a truly beautiful couple.

Especially Wu Feier, whose beauty was as captivating as ever, attracting countless gazes.

"Chen Xiao, I really don't know how to thank you. I want to say I'm willing to do anything for you, but it seems you don't need me to do anything," Wu Feier said with a wry smile.

Chen Xiao had left the hospital in a hurry that day, and Wu Feier hadn't even had the chance to properly thank him.

But then again, what did she have to thank Chen Xiao with?

Even her most prized beauty had been rejected by Chen Xiao, and she really couldn't offer anything more.

Chen Xiao feigned anger, "Wu Feier, I'll get angry if you say that again. I'm helping you, not for anything in return."

Wu Feier's smile became even more bitter. It was precisely because Chen Xiao didn't want anything from her that she felt she owed him even more.

Chen Xiao seemed to see through Wu Feier's thoughts and continued, "And don't forget, I'm a doctor. Saving lives and healing the wounded is just my job. You don't need to feel like you owe me anything..."

But as he spoke, Chen Xiao couldn't bear to continue.

Because he suddenly remembered that Wu Feier used to be a doctor too.

It was only because of money that she was forced to change careers.

Sure enough, Chen Xiao noticed that Wu Feier's expression was a bit lonely at the moment.

He quickly changed the subject, "By the way, why didn't you go to work today?"

But as soon as he said it, he regretted it, because he realized that his words had somewhat touched a raw nerve for Wu Feier.

But fortunately, Wu Feier wasn't angry. She even smiled and said easily, "I quit!"

Chen Xiao was slightly stunned, "Why did you quit so suddenly?"

Wu Feier smiled gently and said, "I took that job for money in the first place. You don't think I did it because I liked it, do you?"

"Now that my mother's illness doesn't require me to work my life away to earn money, and I've saved some money in the past two years, I don't need to worry about money for the time being, so I quit!"

"Speaking of which, I still have to thank you..."

Well, after going in a circle, the topic came back again.

Chen Xiao considered for a moment and cautiously asked her, "Then what are your plans for the future? Have you ever thought about going back to the hospital as a doctor?"

Wu Feier's eyes lit up immediately, "Yes, I dream about it. I'm not lying to you, I often dream that I'm still a doctor, but, alas..."

Wu Feier sighed, and the light in her eyes dimmed.

"To be honest, I've submitted resumes to several hospitals, but the results are very poor. I was rejected without even getting an interview. It may be related to my previous experience."

Chen Xiao asked, "Have you applied to Jiangcheng Hospital?"

"Yes, but they haven't replied yet," Wu Feier said.

Chen Xiao said, "Then I'll help you ask our hospital director. As long as your skills are still there, I believe Jiangcheng Hospital won't reject you."

Wu Feier's eyes lit up again, "Really, Chen Xiao? If that's true, you've helped me a lot again. I really don't know..."

"How to thank you, right?"

Before Wu Feier could finish her sentence, Chen Xiao said the second half for her.

Wu Feier chuckled and glared at Chen Xiao, full of charm.

"You're annoying!"

The atmosphere between the two suddenly became much more relaxed, and they talked and laughed, and even the atmosphere in the air became a bit more cheerful.

However, at this moment, Wu Feier suddenly tensed up and lowered her voice to say, "Chen Xiao, something's not right!"

"What's wrong?"

Wu Feier gestured with her eyes towards the rear.

"Do you see that person over there? The old Taoist who's dressed like a beggar? He's been following us for a long time. He was behind us ten minutes ago, and he's still following us!"

Chen Xiao deliberately pretended to be surprised, "Really? Are you sure you're not mistaken?"

He didn't expect Wu Feier to be so alert, but in fact, he had already noticed this old Taoist.

In fact, Chen Xiao noticed him as soon as he left the Wu family home.

He hadn't said anything all along, just because he was worried that Wu Feier would be scared.

When Wu Feier heard that Chen Xiao didn't quite believe her, she immediately became anxious and stamped her feet, "Really, really, the distance between him and us ten minutes ago is almost the same as it is now!"

Chen Xiao patted the back of Wu Feier's hand to comfort her, "Don't be afraid, I'll go ask him and see what's going on."

"Ah? You're going to ask him directly? Isn't that too reckless?"

Just as Wu Feier was full of worry, Chen Xiao had already walked over.

When the old Taoist saw Chen Xiao coming, not only did he not have any intention of dodging, but he even smiled at Chen Xiao.

Chen Xiao walked up to him and asked politely, "Master, you've been following me, may I ask why?"

The old Taoist smiled and said, "Benefactor has good eyesight, but benefactor doesn't need to be afraid. This poor Taoist just wants to ask benefactor for alms."

Chen Xiao sneered, "Alms? Are you not here to collect a debt?"

The old Taoist's expression changed slightly, but he quickly covered it up with a smile.

"Collect a debt? Benefactor, this poor Taoist doesn't know what benefactor is talking about. You and I have never met, how could benefactor owe this poor Taoist a debt?"

"Since benefactor is unwilling to give alms to this poor Taoist, then this poor Taoist will take his leave. Benefactor, we'll meet again!"

After saying that, the old Taoist actually walked away slowly.

Chen Xiao didn't chase after him either. He returned to Wu Feier's side, and Wu Feier quickly asked, "Chen Xiao, what's going on? Why did he leave?"

"Nothing's wrong, just an old beggar asking for food. He wasn't following us either, you were just overthinking it. Okay, it's getting late, I'll take you home."

Chen Xiao made up an excuse and brushed it off.

Although Wu Feier was full of suspicion, she didn't ask any further since Chen Xiao had said so.

However, when they parted, Chen Xiao gave her a talisman, saying it was for self-defense and was very effective.

Wu Feier could tell that this jade pendant was valuable and refused to accept it, but Chen Xiao insisted on putting it in her hand, so she had no choice but to accept it.

After leaving the Wu family, Chen Xiao immediately closed his eyes and began to sense.

When the old Taoist left just now, Chen Xiao had secretly cast a tracking spell on him.

As long as the old Taoist was within a hundred kilometers of him, Chen Xiao could track him!