707: Giants

Giants

Outside of Xiu's room, the crowd had once again gathered around the doctor inquiring incessantly.1

"How is Xiu?"

"Is she awake?"

"Can we see her?"

"She's okay, right?"

The doctor stared at every one of them and calmed them down saying, "The patient is stable now. She is resting. So, you can't see her."

"This won't do. We have to at least see her," said Xiao Li sternly.

"For once, my son is right." Their gazes shifted towards Xin Zimen who came from behind and went on, "We have to see for ourselves if she is fine."

The doctor narrowed her eyes at Xin Zimen and seemed to flare up, "You came with her yesterday." Xin Zimen nodded his head. "I clearly gave you instructions that she needs extra attention in this condition because of her mental state. Why do people not care about the doctor's words these days? I can understand that she is young and can be willful but you're clearly older than her. It's your responsibility to take care of her and guide her properly."

For a long time, no one dared to speak as they watched a doctor admonishing Xin Zimen right in the middle of the hospital corridor and the latter was even listening with his head lowered. This was one sight one wouldn't see every day.

"It's really my fault. When she said she was feeling down, I should have forcefully sent her home. I just didn't think things would escalate in this direction," said Xin Zimen in a soft voice completely lacking his intimidating aura or stern tone. "I shouldn't be blaming her for being stubborn. It's my own weakness that I couldn't force her. But rest assured, I won't let this happen ever again."

"Mr. Xin, you better make sure this doesn't happen again because the next time, you'd only be left with regret!"

Xin Zimen closed his eyes and took a deep breath before asking, "Yes. I understand. Now, can you please let me see her?"

The doctor's lips parted to say something but right at this moment, Darren opened the door and called out, "Doctor! She's awake." The doctor didn't bother saying anything and walked directly inside the room. Darren looked at the people outside the door and as if he just realized they had been here all along said, "You all should go home now. She is fine. She's awake as well, just needs rest."

Seeing how his body swayed, Xiao Li supported him once again and said, "You better sit down... No, it's better if you lie down and let the doctors do their job."

"I'm fine," replied Darren.

Clearly, no one believed his words. "Look, Regan! Your life is directly related to my sister's happiness. So, you better get your act together and let the doctors complete their treatment. Trust me, if my sister's condition worsened because of you, I'm gonna be really pissed."

Darren coughed seeing Xin Xiaoli's demeanor and tried to smile at him as he said, "Okay. No need to get so hyper. We should all stay calm in this situation." 

"Regi!"

Darren looked over at his mother and his smile stiffened when he noticed her tear-stained face. Bloody hell! He hated seeing his mother cry.

Until now Han Yiheng had made Francesca rest inside the waiting room. He didn't want her to get more agitated from seeing the depressing atmosphere of the hospital. 

She ran over to hug her son and slapped his arm saying, "Why are you out of bed? Are you trying to kill me? Can't you obediently follow the doctor's instructions?"

Darren let her vent all she wanted and silently hugged her tightly. He would never disagree with her. Even if she decided to beat him here, he'd happily let her do so. Moreover, she was just reprimanding him because she was worried. All the more reason, he won't try to argue with anything.

"Aiyomaya! I'm really fine! See for yourself. Aren't I standing before you?"

"Don't try to trick me!" Francesca pointed her finger at his face and went on, "And stop forcing yourself for my sake. It's hurting me even more."

"Why the women in my life are so alike?" muttered Darren and when Francesca glared at him, he smiled sheepishly, "I mean, I am so lucky to have the two most amazing women in my life. I'm blessed." 'It'd be a greater blessing if both of them stopped worrying me to death!' Of course he kept the last sentence to himself. 

"Regan, is Xiu still angry?" the question came from Ying.

Darren shook his head but before he could talk, Nora chimed in, "How is that possible? After wreaking havoc and having a good night's sleep, her personality tends to flip over. Now, you'll see a completely new and harmless Xiu. She's gonna seem so harmless that you'd even question what the hell did you see earlier."

Darren pressed his lips together and remembered the way Xiu behaved after waking up. He had to say, Nora really had enough experience to accurately describe Xiu's state. It really seemed like Xiu's personality flipped after snapping like that.

Not only did she seem harmless and docile, she even looked genuinely happy for some reason. It was baffling but he wasn't gonna question any of it right now.

"Well, I guess Nora summed it all up. I have nothing more to add. So, all of you can now relax and go home."

"You're clearly not getting it, Regan!" Ah-Si suddenly spoke up. "None of us is moving until and unless we get to see her with our own eyes. So, stop wasting your breath."

"Why are you all being so difficult? It's a hospital, not a hotel. It's not good to have so many people. It's clearly disrupting other patients."

"You don't have to worry about that," said Ying and pointed at Xin Zimen. "Zizi has already cleared the whole floor for us."

"Right. I should remember what giants are here," Darren shook his head and sat down. It was getting difficult to stay awake now. He should stop paying attention to all of these people. It's not like they were any less stubborn!

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