Chapter 163: I'm scared

Late at night, Qin Hao Bei was sleeping in his bedroom.

Due to the habits he developed in the military over the years, he had always been a light sleeper. Moreover, today was the first night Xing'er was discharged from the hospital, and he was a bit worried, so he slept even more lightly.

In the silent dark night, a moan suddenly came.

"I'm scared..."

The voice was extremely low and light, but it seemed to weigh a thousand pounds, striking directly at Qin Hao Bei's heart.

He sat up with a "thump" and quickly pushed open the door to Xing'er's room next door.

The light was dim and yellow, and a small nightlight was quietly glowing.

That was something Qin Hao Bei had specially left for Xing'er; he knew that for Xing'er to fall asleep, a light had to be on.

However...

The person on the bed was still curled up in the corner like a frightened little beast, her eyes were closed, and the expression on her face was painful.

There were fine beads of sweat on her forehead, her pale lips were slightly parted, and she was making heavy, gasping sounds.

It was also mixed with weak murmurs:

"Mom, I didn't hurt my sister, I really didn't..."

"Mom, please, let me out... let me out..."

"I know I was wrong, I really know I was wrong..."

"I'm so scared... someone save me..."

Qin Hao Bei's heart tightened suddenly!

Sure enough, seeing that crazy woman today still caused Xing'er to be triggered; he shouldn't have let Xing'er go out on the first day of her discharge!

"Xing'er? Xing'er!"

Qin Hao Bei walked over in two or three steps and called out softly.

Xing'er still kept her eyes closed, with no response.

Qin Hao Bei knew that she must be in a nightmare right now, and he absolutely must not force her to wake up.

When she was in the hospital before, this situation had happened a few times; at that time, he was inexperienced, and seeing that Xing'er wouldn't wake up for a long time, he shook her awake.

As a result, Xing'er was startled and suddenly spat out several mouthfuls of fresh blood, which scared him half to death!

That scene was still a nightmare that wouldn't fade from his mind to this day.

At this moment, Qin Hao Bei came to Xing'er's side, and seeing that she hadn't woken up yet, he carefully gathered her into his arms.

One of his sturdy arms steadily supported Xing'er's neck, while his other hand patted her back, one tap after another.

"Don't be afraid, Xing'er, Brother is here, Brother has come to save you..."

"Brother has already opened the door..."

"I'm right here to accompany you, to protect you..."

Perhaps feeling Qin Hao Bei's gentle comfort, Shi Yi's trembling body gradually calmed down.

At this moment, she slowly opened her amber eyes.

Her pupils were light, like transparent gemstones, but they were unfocused, and her gaze was hazy and dim.

Qin Hao Bei's heartstrings trembled as he watched—

"Xing'er, are you awake?" Qin Hao Bei asked aloud.

Shi Yi still kept her eyes open quietly, seemingly looking at him, and seemingly looking at nothing. Her neck was slightly tilted, pale and fragile, like a swan stretching its neck.

The next second, a crystal-clear tear slowly slid down from the corner of her reddened eye.

Drip.

The shedding of the tear was silent, but it seemed to burn into Qin Hao Bei's heart; he felt as if his heart was about to be scorched with a hole by this single tear.

"Xing'er?"

Qin Hao Bei still wasn't sure if Xing'er was awake or not, so he called out softly again.

However, there was still no response, and after a while, she slowly closed her eyes again.

This time, as if confirming that there was someone trustworthy by her side, she slept exceptionally soundly.

Soon, her breathing became slow and steady.

Qin Hao Bei held Shi Yi's thin, small body, his heart feeling both heartache and that familiar sense of possessiveness rising—

For a moment, he really wanted to knead this woman into his own flesh and blood.

However, she was so fragile, like a piece of porcelain that would shatter at any moment.

What else could he do?!

He could only cherish her in the palm of his hand, protect her carefully, and try his best... to let her live a few more years.

Thinking of this, Qin Hao Bei's heart felt a dense, prickling pain again.

He carefully and cautiously placed Xing'er back on the large bed, then lay down himself, lying right in front of her.

Immediately after, he stretched out his arm, gently wrapped it around her slim waist, and pulled her into his arms.

Just like many years ago, at the entrance of that abandoned mine, under that pitch-black, deep starry sky, that girl had once held him, using her body to keep him warm...

Qin Hao Bei spoke in an incomparably gentle, soft voice:

"Go to sleep, Xing'er."

"For the rest of our lives, let me be the one to keep you warm."

Sunlight shone through the curtains onto the warm, large bed.

Shi Yi opened her eyes and stretched a big stretch—it's still most comfortable sleeping at home!

However...

She seemed to remember having a nightmare last night, dreaming of... Liu Wanxin.

Dreaming that she was torturing her again and locking her in a small dark room.

But...

In the darkness, she saw her brother walk over, he opened the door lock, held her in his arms, and said not to be afraid, Brother will always be by your side.

Later, he even held her... to go to sleep?

Thinking of this, Shi Yi felt her cheeks heat up.

She hurriedly sat up and confirmed that in the large room, there was only herself.

The sheet beside her was very flat, there was only one pillow, and the door was gently closed...

There were no traces of anyone having entered.

Shi Yi then let out a long sigh of relief; so... it was just a dream of her own.

However, thinking that she could actually have such a dream, her little face turned even redder.

Shen Xingyao, Shen Xingyao!

Qin Hao Bei is just your brother!

All day long, what are you fantasizing about in this little head of yours?!

In the morning, Qin Hao Bei went to the military for training, and Shi Yi greeted Father and Mother Qin and came to the medical clinic alone.

Having not been here for a month, the clinic seemed to have even more people than before, but everyone was still queuing in an orderly manner.

"Dr. Shen is back!"

"Yes, good morning, Auntie Wang."

"It's Dr. Shen, it's been a while since we've seen you!"

"I had some things to take care of at home, so I took some time off."

"Dr. Shen, we were all worried about you, it's good that you're back!"

"Thank you, Uncle Li..."

Shi Yi walked through the corridor, greeted the old patients one by one, and arrived in front of the receptionist, Zhang Lulu.

"Dr. Shen!"

A look of surprise and joy immediately appeared on Zhang Lulu's cute, doll-like face.

"You're back! I've missed you to death!"

"Lulu, thank you for your hard work, how has the clinic been during this time?"

Zhang Lulu nodded vigorously, walked out from behind the consultation desk, grabbed Shi Yi's hand, and asked worriedly:

"The clinic has been fine! Dr. Shen, I heard you've been hospitalized during this time, how... how is your health now?"

"I'm fine now."

Shi Yi smiled gently.

"Look, didn't I come back to work?"

"You say that, but you opened up appointments as soon as you got back! I've never seen a doctor as dedicated as you!"

"Hehe, I'm already able to work, how can I be lazy? I can't push all the patients onto Dr. Wang Yang, he's already worked hard enough during this time. By the way, has the patient arrived?"

Shi Yi only opened one appointment slot this morning.

After being discharged this time, she felt that her body was indeed not as good as before, work... could only be recovered slowly.

Zhang Lulu nodded.

"The patient has already arrived and is waiting for you at the door of the consultation room, you can see them when you go upstairs."

"Mmm, I see."

Ten minutes later, Shi Yi changed into her white coat, took her tablet computer, and went up to the second floor.

However, as soon as she saw the patient's appearance, her brows furrowed:

"Why is it you?" ===== CHAPTER 164 =====