She originally planned to go by herself, but Gong Jiahua hurried over and offered to accompany her.

Nangong Ruyue was surprised and touched.

"Big brother, I can actually go by myself," she said, embarrassed.

Although they had sworn to be siblings, they had been separated for over twenty years.

Even if they were biological siblings, after decades apart, their bond would be nearly gone.

Not to mention they aren’t real siblings.

So for Gong Jiahua to treat her so well, she was truly surprised and touched.

Gong Jiahua, despite being a playboy, is a man of deep emotions and righteousness.

He laughed, "Don’t feel shy. Since I’ve acknowledged you as my sister, I naturally treat you like a real sister. When I swore brotherhood with you, it was sincere!"

If Nangong Ruyue were to decline again, it would mean rejecting his kindness.

She smiled and graciously accepted his goodwill, "Alright then, you can accompany me."

Gong Jiahua immediately smiled even brighter.

"Is that guy Xiao Zexin upstairs?" he asked.

"Hmm."

"I’ll go check on him." Saying that, Gong Jiahua hurriedly went upstairs.

Nangong Ruyue didn’t follow, perhaps they had things to say that she wouldn’t interrupt.

Xiao Zexin was leaning against the headboard, reading.

Because his thoughts were beyond his control, he often took more than an hour to finish a single page.

To him, reading was certainly a tedious activity.

But Yufei said there are many benefits to reading.

Not only can it nurture the mind and body, but it can also divert one’s attention.

Even when she’s not by his side, she insists on calling him every day, supervising his reading.

Since his daughter is so concerned about his illness, he naturally cooperates actively.

As he is originally a doctor himself, he is even more willing to cooperate with the treatment.

Footsteps were heard from outside the door—

Xiao Zexin’s first thought was that Ruyue had come.

Then he dismissed it; these were a man’s footsteps.

He thought it was a bodyguard coming, but unexpectedly appearing at the door—was Gong Jiahua. 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

"Surprised to see me?" Gong Jiahua raised an eyebrow, smiling brightly.

Xiao Zexin was indeed a bit surprised, "Why are you here?"

Gong Jiahua spoke without avoiding him, "I came to find Ayue, and took the chance to check on you."

The words "take the chance," he emphasized sharply.

They are actually good friends, and also rivals in love.

But more so, they’re friendly rivals...

"What are you looking for Ruyue for?" Xiao Zexin asked softly.

"Can’t I look for her even if there’s nothing? Ayue and I haven’t seen each other for over twenty years. I think about seeing her every day now. I’m holding back quite well by coming once every few days!"

Xiao Zexin: "..."

He was eyeing his wife, visiting her once every few days, and he actually said it was quite good!

If Xiao Zexin wasn’t injured and couldn’t get out of bed, he’d kick him to another planet!

Let him come once every several hundred thousand years.

"What’s your real reason for looking for her?"

"Nothing, we just reminisced and talked about dreams."

"..." Xiao Zexin rubbed his temples, "Have you finished talking?"

"Not yet. First, I’m here to see you, then I’ll spend the remaining time with Ayue." Gong Jiahua said with a teasing smile, "I heard you trip while walking and injured your leg? Tsk tsk, over the past twenty years, have you neglected exercise? Now you’re all old bone."

Xiao Zexin’s mouth twitched, "I think you’re actually older than I am."

In truth, neither of them is old.

They look younger and more energetic than fifty-year-old film emperors on TV.

But they just wanted to poke fun at each other.