If Yan Bai had any other option, he wouldn't have bothered An Nuan. But with no other choice, his gaze fell upon An Nuan once more.
He mused, perhaps calling An Nuan would resolve everything with just a word from her.
Yan Bai made the call. Seconds ticked by, but there was no answer. He was truly starting to feel scared.
He wondered if An Nuan would really not pick up his call.
If she didn't, what would he do? He felt as though the people in front of him could destroy him at any moment.
While Yan Bai was lost in thought, the call was finally connected. At that moment, Yan Bai felt a wave of relief.
But he dared not speak carelessly. He said respectfully, "Miss An, I'm truly sorry to disturb you again."
"Miss An, could I trouble you to come to the hospital? This situation is quite difficult. I wouldn't bother you if it weren't absolutely necessary."
"Is something wrong? Can you tell me?"
Yan Bai hesitated. He thought that if he directly mentioned Shen Xizhou's matter, An Nuan would surely overthink it and refuse to come.
With that thought, Yan Bai decided he absolutely couldn't let An Nuan know he was there because of Shen Xizhou.
Besides, this was not his fault. He was just an employee, trying to earn a living and save his own skin.
Immediately, Yan Bai said, "Miss An, it's naturally not about the boss. I know there's been a misunderstanding between you and the boss. And I'm aware of the conflict between you."
"Mr. Shen is already being looked after, so he won't trouble you."
Fearing that An Nuan might refuse to come, he added, "Miss An, I'm asking you to come for my own sake. It has nothing to do with Mr. Shen."
"Miss An, please, you must come."
As Yan Bai spoke, his hands were busy. Seeing the message sent, a rare smile appeared on Yan Bai's face. He felt much more at ease and said cheerfully, "Miss An, the address has been sent to your phone. Please be sure to come. This is a matter of saving a life."
After speaking, Yan Bai hung up the phone.
He then quickly arranged for someone to pick An Nuan up.
An Nuan looked at her phone, wondering if Yan Bai's words were trustworthy. And what kind of scheme was behind all his actions?
Or was all this for Shen Xizhou?
If so, she definitely couldn't go.
She had considered that Yan Bai's call was arranged by Shen Xizhou.
However, Yan Bai had helped her when she was at her lowest. If she didn't help him now, it would be rather ungrateful.
Shen Xizhou's mistakes had nothing to do with Yan Bai.
As An Nuan was hesitating whether to go, a car stopped in front of her. The driver said Yan Bai had sent him to pick her up. Under the driver's gaze, and with the traffic jam caused by the car stopping in front of her, the honking of car horns filled the air, and some people even rolled down their windows to curse.
Under everyone's scrutiny, An Nuan had no choice but to get into the car.
...
The hospital.
An Nuan looked at Yan Bai's fawning smile, then glanced at the person on the hospital bed. She knew immediately that Yan Bai had tricked her.
She turned to leave.
Yan Bai immediately stepped forward and blocked her way. "Miss An, I know what I did was wrong. I deliberately lied to you. But I was truly desperate, that's why I did it. To save my own life, I really tried my best."
"Yan Bai, I never thought you would lie to me."
"I came because you helped me when I was in the most difficult situation. I am very grateful to you, which is why I came."
"But now, I regret it."
Yan Bai knew that once An Nuan arrived and saw Shen Xizhou, his lie would be exposed.
He had already anticipated such an outcome when he decided to lie.
He looked at An Nuan, his voice filled with deep apology, "An Nuan, I know what I did was excessive. But I truly had no other choice, which is why I did it."
"If I had any other way, I wouldn't have done this."
"An Nuan, I'm sorry," Yan Bai said, lowering his head, his voice filled with deep remorse.
An Nuan, who had been angry, softened upon hearing his apology.
She looked at Yan Bai and sighed helplessly, "Yan Bai, you don't need to apologize to me."
"I know you have your difficulties."
After a long pause, An Nuan said, "Let this matter pass."
Hearing An Nuan's words, Yan Bai became a little nervous. Would she just leave after arriving? Then his plan wouldn't succeed.
"Yan Bai, I'll stay and take care of Shen Xizhou for one day. But from now on, please don't call me."
"I think there's no need for us to be in contact anymore," An Nuan said coldly.
She felt that she should cut ties with anyone associated with Shen Xizhou.
Yan Bai nodded. "Alright."
In fact, this outcome should be considered the best.
Yet, he still felt a pang of sadness. After all, this was his first time experiencing something like this. More importantly, the fault was entirely his.
He had done this for Shen Xizhou's own good. It was indeed good for Shen Xizhou, but it had hurt her.
An Nuan averted her gaze.
"An Nuan, you... you're here, I'm not dreaming, am I?"
An Nuan looked at Shen Xizhou, quietly watching him, not even speaking.
Hearing Shen Xizhou's words, An Nuan felt a sense of daze. Was this weakened Shen Xizhou real?
She looked at him and nodded. "It's not a dream. I really am here."
"You were worried about me, weren't you?" Shen Xizhou said excitedly.
An Nuan shook her head. She glanced at Yan Bai and said earnestly, "It's to repay Yan Bai's life-saving kindness. If it weren't for Yan Bai, perhaps I wouldn't be in this world anymore."
The smile on Shen Xizhou's face instantly vanished. He had thought An Nuan appeared because of him. But reality told him otherwise.
"An Nuan, do you detest me that much?"
An Nuan nodded. "Let's not say these things anymore. I've heard enough."
"Shen Xizhou, I'm taking care of you for a day to repay Yan Bai's life-saving kindness."