Chapter 652: Chapter 237: From Now On, The Distance Grew Again (Three More)

Bai Mowan suppressed her emotions.

She vaguely remembered that it was Ye Qichi who had saved her.

In her heart, she didn’t know what to feel.

She should have felt grateful.

Yet, every time she thought of Ye Qichi, she simply couldn’t let go.

Every time she thought how Xiao Jinxing would like Ye Qichi, she couldn’t harbor any good feelings towards Ye Qichi.

Even.

Felt some jealousy.

Yes.

She admitted that she was jealous of Ye Qichi.

Jealous that she could make Xiao Jinxing like her, and that she could be so selflessly generous.

If it were her.

She might not have gone to rescue Ye Qichi.

The psychological distortion worsened Bai Mowan’s complexion.

"Stop talking, just rest well, healing is the most important," Xiao Jinxing soothed Bai Mowan.

His tenderness towards her was still the same.

As usual.

"I never wanted to force you," Bai Mowan murmured.

Xiao Jinxing responded with a nod, "Mhm, I know."

"I only..." Bai Mowan’s eyes reddened, "wanted to make you happy. To make you and Ye Qichi happy."

Xiao Jinxing looked at her.

As he watched her, tears rolled down and soaked the pillow.

"If I were gone, there would be no barriers between you and Ye Qichi, I would not be here, and you wouldn’t feel burdened anymore."

"You were never a burden," Xiao Jinxing said word by word.

"Yes," Bai Mowan’s voice, weak yet firm, "if I wasn’t standing between you two, you and Ye Qichi would have been happy. I’ve never wanted to be a trouble to anyone since I was young, let alone make you feel I am a bother..."

"Without Ye Qichi," Xiao Jinxing interrupted her directly.

Bai Mowan looked at him dazed.

"From now on, there will be no Ye Qichi between us," Xiao Jinxing asserted, promising.

"Brother Xiao..."

"The kindness Ye Qichi showed me, made me grateful to her, but the person I love, has always been you," Xiao Jinxing clarified.

"Really?" Bai Mowan looked at him incredulously.

Her eyes filled with tears.

In her gaze, there was also hope and joy.

"Really," Xiao Jinxing affirmed, "I simply can’t accept, your death."

"So is it because, I threatened you with my death?" Bai Mowan said self-mockingly.

"No. It’s just that your actions made me realize I really can’t lose you. When that sword pierced through your body, it felt as if, it pierced through my heart," Xiao Jinxing said, "from now on, I will never let go of your hand."

As he spoke.

Xiao Jinxing clasped Bai Mowan’s hand tightly in his own.

From yesterday to today.

Xiao Jinxing had thought a lot.

The moment Bai Mowan attempted suicide, he felt unbearable pain.

It was as if that sword had stabbed through his heart as well, making it hard for him even to breathe.

He couldn’t accept Bai Mowan’s death.

He really couldn’t just watch her die before him.

He couldn’t let her die because of him.

He shouldn’t have, failed to appreciate Bai Mowan’s deep affection for him.

As for Ye Qichi.

Ye Qichi wouldn’t die for him.

Ye Qichi wouldn’t be unable to live without him.

He only needed to fulfill what Ye Qichi needed.

Protect her family thoroughly.

Ye Qichi would be able to live well.

It was him, who had been obsessive.

Obsessively pursuing things that shouldn’t have been changed.

From now on.

He also, let it go.

Bai Mowan heard Xiao Jinxing’s words.

She broke into a smile through her tears.

She believed Xiao Jinxing, believed what he told her was true.

Even if she had used a despicable method to get Xiao Jinxing, she wouldn’t doubt Xiao Jinxing’s feelings for her.

Xiao Jinxing was just temporarily confused by Ye Qichi, the truth was, he liked her.

She just used this method to make Xiao Jinxing realize it.

Bai Mowan leaned tightly against Xiao Jinxing.

She would never let anyone take Xiao Jinxing away!

Even if it means, by any means necessary!

...

When Ye Qichi returned from the military camp.

She was so tired that she wanted to fall asleep while walking.

After performing surgery on Bai Mowan, she went straight to the military camp, spending the whole night treating several seriously wounded soldiers.

Upon returning,

she could barely lift her eyelids.

All she wanted was to get back to her bed and have a good sleep.

Just as she entered the courtyard,

she saw a door open.

Xiao Jinxing came out of the room.

The two of them just saw each other like that.

Then, nobody spoke.

Ye Qichi naturally planned to go into the house.

"Bai Mowan is inside," Xiao Jinxing straightforwardly stated.

Ye Qichi paused for a moment.

She was too tired to think straight.

Bai Mowan forced Xiao Jinxing to commit suicide yesterday; luckily, she survived and must still be recovering in Xiao Jinxing’s room.

She said, "Then I’ll go to the next room."

All she wanted now was to sleep.

"I’m staying in the next room," Xiao Jinxing directly stated.

So,

she has no place to stay in this courtyard, huh?!

"Then where do I stay?" Ye Qichi asked him.

"Stay in the previous, Bai Mowan’s courtyard," Xiao Jinxing declared.

Fine then.

It doesn’t matter to her where she stays.

As long as she has a place to sleep, it’s fine.

She turned to leave.

"Ye Qichi," Xiao Jinxing suddenly called out to her.

Ye Qichi paused her steps.

She turned around.

"Thank you," Xiao Jinxing suddenly said.

Ye Qichi frowned.

"Thank you for saving Bai Mowan," Xiao Jinxing said again.

Ye Qichi smiled faintly.

Sometimes, the words "thank you" carry more than just gratitude,

they also imply estrangement.

Xiao Jinxing intentionally created distance between them.

She said, "A doctor’s duty is to heal and save; it’s my responsibility."

Xiao Jinxing just looked at Ye Qichi with an indifferent attitude.

"But if you really want to thank me for Bai Mowan, you could also give me more silver," Ye Qichi said seriously, "I am greedy for money."

"Hmm," Xiao Jinxing agreed, saying, "I will compensate you when I get back."

"Then thank you," Ye Qichi yawned largely, "I’m sleepy, I’m going to rest now."

"Your position in the military will be compensated accordingly to the salary," he stated.

Ye Qichi looked at Xiao Jinxing.

"You won’t go unrewarded for this trip," Xiao Jinxing stated.

"Okay," Ye Qichi nodded.

Xiao Jinxing had made things very clear.

It’s good to be clear.

When it’s time to leave, no one will feel indebted to anyone.

"Go rest then."

"You should sleep too," Ye Qichi said.

It was obvious,

Xiao Jinxing must have stayed up all night watching over Bai Mowan.

The dark circles under his eyes were quite noticeable.

"Hmm."

The two of them didn’t speak any further. 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

Ye Qichi left the courtyard.

Her petite figure just like that before his eyes.

Xiao Jinxing clenched his fists.

Ultimately, he turned around indifferently, not looking any further.

And not thinking any further.

...

Xie Ruotong returned on the fifth day.

Upon her return, she arrived just in time for the military celebration.

She brought back the skull of the Beimu military’s Great General but failed to capture the Prince of Beimu Country.

Yet, it was still considered a great accomplishment.

Xiao Jinxing publicly awarded Xie Ruotong and the special forces she led.

Xie Ruotong was then directly promoted to Commander.

Suddenly, she became one of the military leaders.