Chapter 0048 – Security (1 / 2)

“Back to Mr. Ki, it’s Dean’s father-in-law.”

The caregiver sensed the invisible pressure, her body trembled imperceptibly, and she hurriedly lowered her eyes, her voice full of respect and caution, fearing that her answer would be the slightest bit inappropriate.

“So it’s Elder Yuan.”

Qi Zhiyu sniffed, the corners of his mouth sketched out an imperceptible smile line, and then waved his hand, signaling the nursing staff to back off.

“Did you go for a walk across the pond?”

“Well, it was just a whim to take a random walk and find a peaceful place.”

Su Wanqing responded with a light and breezy response, but her heart did not cause half a wave, and her tone of voice contained a light and calm.

Crossing over the outdoor gallery, the duo turned into a quieter, enclosed corridor on the other side.

In an instant, a pungent smell of antiseptic solution slammed into the air, causing people to cringe.

Su Wanqing subconsciously gently rubbed her nose, her brows locked in a few points of discomfort.

Qi Zhi Iu seemed to have caught this subtle reaction, his thick eyelashes gently drooping to hide the emotions welling up under his eyes, and his voice was more concerned, “Does the smell of this disinfectant water make you feel uncomfortable?”

“Yes, the smell doesn’t make me feel very comfortable ……”

Su Wanqing confessed honestly, her exceptionally sensitive sense of smell was particularly disadvantaged in such an environment, just walking a short distance, the air she inhaled was already enough to make her nose uncomfortable.

“Haha, what a sensitive puppy nose!”

Qi Zhi Iu’s words took on a few moments of teasing, and before his words fell, the next second, Su Wanqing only felt her body suddenly vacate, and her entire body was easily picked up by him.

Stunned, she reflexively wrapped her arms around his neck, a flash of dismay in her pupils, “What …… are you doing?”

“Short legs walk too slow!”

He laughed, a bit of teasing still in his words.

Then, with big strides, he steadily carried her forward, each step revealing unquestionable firmness.

She snuggled into his embrace, the tip of her nose inadvertently touching the faint, smoke-like scent of tobacco on his clothing, an uncanny sense of security.

Upon closer inspection, he realized that the shirt he was wearing was still the same immaculate white one, not unlike the one he had left the house in.

Had he changed his clothes halfway through? The thought was like tiny ripples that gently swept through the lake of her heart.

It wasn’t until I got back to the ward that the answer to this query was found.

Her eyes landed on the trash can next to the sink, where a bright lipstick mark stood out from the collar of the white shirt lying quietly, causing her heart to jolt.

“Are things all taken care of?”

Qi Zhi Iu, who had been waiting outside for a long time, saw that she was late and came in to inquire uneasily.

Su Wanqing sniffed, hastily wiped her hands, slightly straightened the slightly wrinkled clothes, and only then got up and prepared to leave.

He took her by the shoulders, and just as he stepped over the threshold of the hospital room, a familiar pug came bounding in, as if it were an old friend he had met after a long absence.

“Where did this dog come from?”

Seeing this, Qi Zhi Iu moved his feet and stepped in front of her, preventing any uneasiness that might be caused by the dog getting too close.

“Didn’t scare you, did it?”

He turned his face sideways, a hint of concern showing in his eyes as he looked at her worriedly.

Su Wanqing first froze, then gently shook her head and laughed, “Not afraid of dogs anymore.”

He gazed deeply at her, a complex light flashing in his eyes, and was silent for a moment before he whispered, “Well, it’s good to be okay.”

Seeing this, the Pug immediately took the opportunity to bypass the obstacle and directly rubbed up against Su Wanqing’s feet, spreading joy around her calf.