Cause and Effect
Xia Fei had indeed said that Avril was his woman, but he had been too angry at the time to consider what he had said. Xia Fei and Avril had not reached the stage of marriage yet, so it did not seem accurate to say that she was his woman at this time.
Im the one who said it, Xia Fei confessed.
Xia Fei was a man, after all. Since he had said it, there was nothing to regret. Besides, he could not find a reason not to let Avril be his woman, so he admitted it.
With that said, Xia Fei quietly observed Avrils reaction. Her pretty face instantly turned from pink to deep red as if it was about to burst into flames.
Her two hands covered her red cheeks. Avril looked left and right, her eyes a little blurred, so embarrassed that she did not say a word.
After the doctor found out that Xia Fei had woken up, he went to the ward and asked a few questions before tactfully leaving. Even a fool could tell that Avrils and Xia Fei did not wish for anyone to disturb them. After reuniting after such a long time, the two of them had a lot to say to each other.
Fortunately, though Xia Feis body had suffered very serious injuries, they were only external injuries, and he would be fine after a few days of rest. Forcefully using Demon Axe did not cause any irreparable damage to his brain, and this was something that even Phantom could not believe.
It must be said that Xia Fei had increased his brainwaves to an unimaginable level. A normal person would die in such a state for even a second, let alone emerge unscathed.
Phantom naturally attributed all this to the benefits of having his seventh brain region fully opened. It was as if the fully opened seventh brain region had become Xia Fei's amulet, protecting him from the dark.
The capital ring had the most advanced medical system in the Alliance, and this hospital was a subsidiary of Starlink Corporation, so they were meticulous in taking care of Xia Fei, using the best medicinal ingredients and the most advanced medical equipment, regardless of the cost.
When Xia Fei was unconscious, these doctors had even done a skin change on the scars on his body. Now, there were no longer any scars on Xia Fei's body, and his skin was as clean as a newborn baby's.
However, his hair was still white, making him look older than his actual age, and he seemed to have gone through the vicissitudes of life.
In the blink of an eye, three days had passed, and Avrils had been by Xia Fei's side at all times. The two of them talked and laughed like a real couple.
Avril had always been a cheerful girl, but Xia Fei's sudden disappearance and the recent kidnapping incident had caused her to become somewhat depressed. Xia Fei noticed this, so he patiently guided her to look at the positive side of things. Avril listened to everything Xia Fei said, and as time went by, the gloom in her heart slowly faded, returning to her usual cheerful and beautiful self.
It was just that Xia Fei did not mention what happened that year on Heritage Planet. Avrils trust in Xia Fei, and since Xia Fei was unwilling to talk about it, Avrils did not ask any further.
Avrils hand brought an orange-red strawberry to Xia Fei's lips. Xia Fei lay comfortably on the bed with his eyes half-closed, enjoying the care of the princess beside him. Sometimes, Xia Fei could not believe it. Everything that seemed like something out of a fairy tale had actually happened to Xia Fei.
Is it sweet? Avrils asked with a smile.
Xia Fei nodded, glancing out the window at the sunny autumn day. Why don't we go out for a walk? Staying in the hospital ward all the time will really get me sick.
Xia Fei was not a person who could stay idle, and he had been feeling restless as he lay on the bed for the past few days, as if he was missing something.
Actually, there was another important reason why Xia Fei wanted to go out for a walk, and that was because he wanted to smoke. Since Avrils was by his side, Xia Fei was afraid that he would choke her, so he had been holding back from smoking. Only when Avrils fell asleep at night would Xia Fei sneakily hide in the bathroom and indulge his craving. Life without a cigarette was not easy, and it was even worse than starving.
Alright, Ill get someone to push a wheelchair over, Avrils said.
Xia Fei waved his hand and got off the bed. Please dont. Im not crippled, so how would I look in a wheelchair?
Xia Fei was adamant, and Avrils had no other choice. Xia Fei changed into a set of sportswear and was about to leave when Avrils suddenly came up to him and grabbed his arm.
Xia Fei was slightly surprised, but he did not reject her, and a warm feeling rose in his heart.
There was a row of bodyguards standing in the corridor outside the ward, each of them tall and intimidating. These people were not the ones from Sunset Villa. It was obvious that after Avrils kidnapping incident, those bodyguards would be severely punished, and losing their jobs would be considered a light punishment.
Xia Fei did not sympathize with those people. If he were in Avrils shoes, he, too, would not hesitate to replace all the bodyguards. After all, their ability to work was just barely passable. Moreover, there might be spies among them, so they were not trustworthy.
Seeing Avril and Xia Fei walk out of the ward hand in hand, the bodyguards' eyes nearly popped out of their sockets. It should be known that Avril was one of the few socialites in the Alliance, and every move she made involved the upper class of the Alliance. Though they did not think that there was anything wrong with her and Xia Fei walking out so openly, it would definitely cause a huge commotion if word got out.
The bodyguards were filled with shock, envy, jealousy, and hatred. All sorts of gazes landed on Xia Fei, but Xia Fei was still as carefree as ever, treating them like air.
There was a bald man among the bodyguards. He was Butler Pang's son, Pang Xing. After the incident at Sunset Villa, the father and son were the only ones who had not been investigated. Furthermore, Pang Xing was responsible for the security of the hospital, which showed how much the Jian family valued and trusted them.
Hurry! The young lady is going out. Clear the area around the hospital and send more people on the streets. We can't let the reporters leak the news of the young lady, Pang Xing said in a low voice.
The hundreds of bodyguards stationed outside the hospital immediately took action after receiving the order, taking control of everything within a ten-kilometer radius. They looked like they were ready to fight. Even a president would not be able to do so.
The Jian family's fragile nerves were immediately stretched taut with the news of the kidnapping. There were at least a thousand bodyguards stationed around the hospital, and if the Alliance police were to be counted, there would probably be more than six thousand of them. All of them were here to protect Avrils. It was truly a huge scene.
Pang Xing arranged his subordinates and walked over to Xia Fei and Avrils side with a frown. Young lady, are you going out?
Avrils pretty face lifted. Xia Fei and I are going for a walk in the garden. Get out of my way.
Pang Xing smiled and said, "Miss, you've misunderstood. I'm not stopping you and Xia … Mr. Xia from going out. I'm just asking you to wait a few more minutes. As you know, many reporters from newspapers and television stations have been alerted. Right now, the hospital is filled with people waiting for news. It wouldn't be good if your whereabouts were leaked by these people."
Avrils hugged Xia Fei tightly and said in a serious tone, If they want to take pictures, then let them. Xia Fei and I are not afraid of others finding out.
The stubbornness of a young lady was on full display at this moment. Avrils stubbornly believed that Xia Fei had sacrificed half his life to save her, so she and Xia Fei should be together openly and not care about anyone else.
Xia Fei was speechless. After some thought, Xia Fei said, Reporters are not scary. The key is that once the news gets out, the enemies hiding in the dark will probably make a move again. Lets just wait a little longer.
Avril smiled at Xia Fei. "Alright, then let's wait."
Pang Xing wiped the sweat off his forehead. Avrils always had a temper, and Pang Xing could not do anything about it. Fortunately, Xia Fei had helped him out, or else Pang Xing would not have been able to deal with this little ancestor.
It was just that Avrils attitude toward Xia Fei made Pang Xing and all the bodyguards feel dissatisfied.
Sigh, they are all human, but why is his life so good?
The young lady actually became so obedient in front of this guy. Could she have really fallen for him?
He's rich. The young lady is so nice to him, so it'll be hard for Xia Fei not to prosper in the future.
The bodyguards sighed in their hearts. They only saw the benefits Avrils had brought to Xia Fei, but they had neglected how Xia Fei had treated Avrils. Just how many people in this world could risk their lives to save Avrils from an assassin?
Even if they wanted to do what Xia Fei did, how many of them had the strength to do so? This kind of opportunity?
Everything had a cause and effect. Over the past two years, Xia Fei and Avrils had gone from acquaintances to close friends, from strangers to longing for each other, from looking at each other across mountains and rivers to walking hand in hand under the sunset. All the causes and effects had finally exploded at this moment. Though they were not lovers yet, they were only a step away from it.
A few moments later, Xia Fei and Avrils walked out of the hospital arm in arm, arriving at a garden behind the building with a small bridge and flowing water.
Along the way, Xia Fei noticed that all the wards in the hospital were empty. It was only after asking Pang Xing that he found out that the hospital had been emptied to ensure Avrils safety.
The garden in autumn was not as beautiful as it was in summer, but it had a different flavor to it. The golden leaves were constantly falling, dancing in the air when the wind blew, creating a beautiful sight to behold.
Xia Fei lit a cigarette and went to the pavilion in the middle of the lake with Avrils. He sat on a marble chair and looked at the wilting lotuses in the middle of the lake.
Avrils quietly leaned on Xia Fei's arm, a faint look of joy and warmth on her face.
How nice would it be if we could always be like this? Avrils said softly, a little shyly.
Xia Fei smiled and did not say anything. Old Porters was still waiting for him in Black Abyss. Xia Fei still had to leave when he felt a little better, but he had yet to figure out how to tell Avrils about it. Plus, the kidnapping case was still unsolved, so Xia Fei did not feel comfortable leaving Avrils here.
The numerous bodyguards around them were a total killjoy. Though they were very careful to hide behind the bushes and trees, Xia Fei's keen senses could still easily detect their presence, which made Xia Fei a little unhappy.
The two quietly leaned against each other, chatting. About half an hour later, Pang Xing suddenly came up to Xia Fei and whispered something in his ear.
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