Rebirth: She is Ready for a Counterattack!-Chapter 292 - 291: Visiting

The day before the surgery, Fang Shaonan, Bai Zhongyuan, and Fang Shaohan all came to visit Li Zhaodi.

Only the timing was different.

Fang Shaonan and Bai Zhongyuan arrived together at noon, bringing a bunch of nutritional supplements for Li Zhaodi. Things like rare bird’s nest, ginseng, royal jelly, and the like, accompanying her with quite a conversation.

Bai Zhongyuan’s eloquence was dazzling, making Li Zhaodi very happy, with the elderly lady’s face flushed and no sign of illness at all.

Even Li Xuemei, who was accompanying, was cheered up by Bai Zhongyuan’s jokes.

Having such a person around is very joyful.

The two only stayed for a short time and then left.

Gu Xiaoqing escorted the two out.

At the entrance of the hospital, Fang Shaonan glanced at Bai Zhongyuan, who immediately clutched his stomach and said, "Xiaoqing, I need to use the restroom, my stomach suddenly hurts, please wait for me."

And hurriedly ran away.

Gu Xiaoqing watched Bai Zhongyuan’s departing figure meaningfully, calmly asking Fang Shaonan, "Anything you need?"

These two were still like scouts. Their routine was obvious to anyone.

Fang Shaonan was a bit embarrassed to be seen through but still mustered the courage to say, "Your grandmother’s illness is fine, I asked the doctor. Early-stage is not a big issue, much more effective than mid or late stages, and early treatment isn’t too harsh. Don’t worry too much."

Trying to comfort Gu Xiaoqing, Fang Shaonan could tell that despite Gu Xiaoqing occasionally smiling, there was no expression on her face. Most of the time, the smile didn’t reach her eyes.

Facing a relative’s illness should be emotionally taxing, but masking sadness with forced smiles to face loved ones is tough.

Fang Shaonan was very concerned for Gu Xiaoqing.

Gu Xiaoqing felt Fang Shaonan’s goodwill, smiled, and said, "Don’t worry, this won’t break me. Don’t you know how strong I am? Even traffickers weren’t my match, let alone this.

When are you leaving?"

Fang Shaonan was somewhat silent. This was different from his expectations. To comfort Gu Xiaoqing, it would have been ideal if she could release her emotions, cry in his arms, and then the two would be closer, wouldn’t they?

However, seeing Gu Xiaoqing as strong as stone, Fang Shaonan was destined to be disappointed.

"The flight is the day after tomorrow."

Some reluctance, though that place is where he longs to spread his wings, he prefers to remain where this woman is.

"I’m afraid I won’t have time to see you off then. I wish you a safe journey and success in your studies in advance."

Gu Xiaoqing understood Fang Shaonan’s thoughts, but she couldn’t leave any ambiguous hints for him.

To not give Fang Shaonan any small flirtatious signal is for his good, that marks being his friend.

Fang Shaonan grunted moodily, saying nothing for a long time.

The two stood silently.

The atmosphere was a bit awkward and strange.

When Bai Zhongyuan returned, this was the scene he saw, constantly cursing Fang Shaonan in his heart for him wasting himself giving a clumsy performance to create an opportunity for him to confess to his admired girl. Already twenty years old, still hesitant.

Alas, is expressing one’s feelings also a talent?

"Why are you just standing here? couldn’t you find somewhere to sit while I was in the restroom?"

Bai Zhongyuan complained.

Fang Shaonan glared at Bai Zhongyuan fiercely, as it was Bai Zhongyuan’s lousy idea, whenever he faced Gu Xiaoqing alone, he always had some trouble speaking.

Was this creating an opportunity for him?

More like creating awkwardness for him.

Bai Zhongyuan was annoyed, what kind of look was that?

You’re not making an effort, yet blame me.

I spread my firsthand flirting experience, yet you, this young master, don’t know how to use it; is that my fault too?

Rolled his eyes.

"Then we’ll be leaving,"

Fang Shaonan had to say.

They couldn’t just stand at the entrance all day.

Gu Xiaoqing waved at the two, "Bai Zhongyuan, Fang Shaonan, you must study well. At least don’t disgrace us Chinese and show foreigners the grace of Chinese soldiers. I believe in you."

Bai Zhongyuan and Fang Shaonan swiftly saluted, and the two left.

By nightfall, after dinner, Gu Xiaoqing was already preparing to return home. Tonight, she would rest well, tomorrow her grandmother would undergo surgery.

Fang Shaohan arrived almost right on time.

Happening to meet Gu Xiaoqing.

Li Xuemei came up to meet, truth be told, Li Xuemei and Gu Ruhai were actually more familiar with Fang Shaohan than Gu Xiaoqing was.

"Xiao Fang, why did you come? I know you’re busy." Taking the things from Fang Shaohan’s hand, which were post-surgery recovery foods and supplements.

"You come whenever, yet bring so much, Fang Shaonan and Bai Zhongyuan already came at noon with stuff, all these things, lots of money wasted." Li Xuemei scolded Fang Shaohan.

"Auntie, I just came to see Granny, how is her health holding?"

Fang Shaohan asked Li Xuemei.

Li Zhaodi looked at Fang Shaohan unacquainted, asking, "Young man, who are you? I don’t recognize you."

Fang Shaohan sat down next to Li Zhaodi and said, "Granny, I’m Gu Xiaoqing’s friend, today I specifically came to see you. How is your health?"

Li Zhaodi kindly looked at Fang Shaohan and said, "Oh, you are our Xiaoqing’s friend. I’m fine, all good. How old are you? How many brothers in your family? What do your parents do? Are you married?"

Li Xuemei felt awkward, Gu Xiaoqing even more so, the grandmother probably regarded Fang Shaohan as the grandson-in-law.

Gu Xiaoqing stepped forward, pushed Fang Shaohan aside, held Li Zhaodi’s hand and said, "Granny, he is the older brother to Fang Shaonan who came at noon, don’t say things like that."

Turning to Fang Shaohan, "Brother Fang, my grandmother tends to inquire thoroughly when she meets someone, doesn’t mean anything else, please don’t mind."

Fang Shaohan smiled wryly, her eagerness to clarify their relationship indicated she dreaded any connection with him.

Was he a flood beast?

Looks like he needs to improve himself, from when he started having these thoughts, the time spent with Gu Xiaoqing wasn’t enough, Gu Xiaoqing was in Shanghai, and he was here.

To truly capture Gu Xiaoqing’s heart, really would take a long time.

This girl seemed extremely wary of him, wishfully staying far away.

Perhaps the initial awkward interaction left some shadows in Gu Xiaoqing’s heart.

Fang Shaohan also had a chat with Li Zhaodi.

Gu Ruhai and others arrived.

Liu Fen was on night watch tonight.

Fang Shaohan initially intended to escort Gu Xiaoqing home, but with Gu Ruhai there, he had to abandon that plan. 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

Informed Li Xuemei and Gu Ruhai that he’d visit Li Zhaodi in a few days, Fang Shaohan took his leave.