Chapter 95 - Regretful Parting

The words fell gently, but it was like a boulder thrown into a lake, stirring up ripples. Everyone's eyes gathered on Xia Liuli's slender wrist, and even she couldn't help but look down. The previous tension and anxiety receded like a tide, leaving only a blank. At this moment, she suddenly realized that the tiny but dazzling scar was lying quietly on her skin. It was the mark left unintentionally by Zhao Ti when she lost her mind. A trace of panic flashed in Xia Liuli's eyes, but it was soon replaced by deep grievance. She tried to explain, but her voice trembled a little: "He said his chest was uncomfortable at the time, I went to help him, but I didn't expect..." Xia Zhuozhuo's eyes were deep, as if she could see through people's hearts. She sighed softly and did not interrupt Xia Liuli's words, but the doubts in her heart grew like weeds. Recalling the scene when she first entered the operating room, Xia Zhuozhuo frowned slightly. She had carefully checked whether Zhao Ti had taken her special medicine - a magical pill that could protect the heart and increase the success rate of surgery. However, when she took Zhao Ti's pulse, she found that there was no trace of this medicine in Zhao Ti's body. What surprised her even more was that the pill she put next to Zhao Ti had disappeared. At that moment, Xia Zhuozhuo had already had a vague guess in her heart. And at this moment, seeing the scars on Xia Liuli's wrist, her guess seemed to be confirmed. But these alone are not enough to convict Xia Liuli. What she needs is more conclusive evidence. "You'd better not lie." Xia Zhuozhuo's voice was as cold as ice. She looked at Xia Liuli deeply, as if she wanted to see through her soul. Xia Liuli frowned, with a bit of displeasure in her tone: "Why would I lie about this kind of thing?" Xia Zhuozhuo didn't say anything more, but turned around silently. She knew that the truth would always come out one day. At this moment, she would rather leave everything to time. At this time, Zhao Xiukai appeared beside Xia Liuli at the right time, his eyes were gentle and concerned: "Is your hand okay? Do you need to treat it?" Xia Liuli shook her head gently, and a reluctant smile appeared on the corner of her mouth: "It's just a minor injury, it's okay." However, Zhao Xiukai obviously didn't think so. He insisted: "How can this be considered a minor injury? I'll take you to treat it, so as not to get infected or leave scars." Xia Liuli wanted to refuse, but seeing Zhao Xiukai's firm eyes, she finally nodded. After all, she also wanted to leave this place full of embarrassment and suspicion as soon as possible. Just as they were about to turn around and leave, Huo Gang subconsciously took a step forward to stop them. However, his action was stopped by Si Shenxing's eyes. Si Shenxing's eyes revealed an inexplicable deep meaning, as if saying: "Everything is under control." Xia Zhuozhuo looked at the backs of Xia Liuli and Zhao Xiukai leaving, with mixed feelings in his heart. She knew that her words today had planted the seeds of doubt in Xia Liuli's heart. And this seed will sooner or later take root and grow into a towering tree. Thinking of this, she couldn't help but sneer at the corner of her mouth. But soon, this sneer was replaced by a deep worry. She knew that she had to find conclusive evidence as soon as possible to prove Xia Liuli's innocence or guilt. Otherwise, this storm will continue endlessly. At this time, the Zhao family couple came to Xia Zhuozhuo and Si Shenxing again, their faces full of gratitude and anxiety. They thanked the two again, and then ran towards the ICU impatiently. Although they could not enter the ICU, there was a huge glass window in the ICU area of ​​the Central Hospital, through which they could see Zhao Ti's situation. Si Shenxing looked at the backs of the Zhao family couple leaving, and a sarcastic smile appeared on the corner of his mouth: "This grandson of your apprentice is really blind." Xia Zhuozhuo did not respond, but just lowered her eyes silently. She knew that although Si Shenxing's words were harsh, they were to the point. Zhao Ti was indeed blind, otherwise he would not have been deceived by Xia Liuli's false tenderness. Just then, A Mai hurried over. He held a pill tightly in his hand, and that pill was Xia Zhuozhuo's special pill for protecting the heart meridian. Seeing this pill, Xia Zhuozhuo's eyes flashed with a hint of surprise. She snatched the pill from Ama and asked anxiously, "How did this pill end up in your hand?" Ama hurriedly explained, "The young master also suspected that this matter was related to Xia Liuli, so he has been investigating secretly. Just now, he saw this pill stuck on the window sill and recognized it as your medicine. So he brought it back." Hearing this, Xia Zhuozhuo's eyes flashed with a trace of hostility. She unconsciously increased the strength of her hand holding the pill and said, "Xia Liuli must have lost the medicine! She did this to make Zhao Ti's operation fail!" Si Shenxing frowned slightly. He looked at Xia Zhuozhuo's angry eyes and couldn't help feeling a little worried. He knew that Xia Zhuozhuo was a person of temperament. Once he determined something, it would be difficult to turn back. But the current situation is far from the time to make a conclusion. He tried to persuade, "Don't be so excited first. There is no evidence for everything. We need to calm down and think about what to do next." Xia Zhuozhuo took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. She knew that Si Shenxing was right, and the most important thing now was to find solid evidence. Instead of blindly guessing and being angry here. "You're right," she said slowly, "We can't be swayed by emotions. Next, what we have to do is to observe secretly and wait for the opportunity." Si Shenxing nodded in agreement. Then he told Huo Gang: "Send two people to secretly watch the ICU area. If there are suspicious people approaching or any abnormal situation, report to me immediately." "Yes!" Huo Gang responded and left. He knew that he had a heavy responsibility. He had to personally select a few reliable people to carry out this task. Looking at Huo Gang's departing back, Xia Zhuozhuo's heart surged with warmth. She knew that at this moment full of suspicion and crisis, it was her greatest luck to have trustworthy friends like Si Shenxing and Huo Gang around. Just then, Xia Huaijin and Butler Xia hurried over from a car. Their faces were filled with anxiety and concern: "Sister! How is Master Zhao?" Hearing the name "sister", Si Shenxing looked at Xia Zhuozhuo with some suspicion. But Xia Zhuozhuo seemed not to notice it. She smiled and answered Xia Huaijin's question: "I just had the operation and am still in a coma. But the doctor said that it should not be a big problem." Hearing this, Xia Huaijin couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Then he turned to look at Si Shenxing, with a bit of gratitude and respect in his eyes: "Mr. Si, this time it's really thanks to you. If you hadn't appeared in time and helped, we really don't know what to do." Si Shenxing smiled and shook his head: "You're welcome, this is what I should do. After all, we are all family." Speaking of this, he looked at Xia Zhuozhuo again. And Xia Zhuozhuo happened to look up at him, and their eyes met in the air, as if they had thousands of words to say. But in the end, they just smiled slightly and turned around. At this time, Xia Huaijin spoke again to break the silence: "By the way, sister, mom called just now to ask why we haven't gone back yet. I just found a reason to get away with it. But we still have to go back as soon as possible, so that she won't get suspicious." Xia Zhuozhu nodded in agreement. Then she turned to look at Si Shenxing: "Thank you so much today. If you hadn't shown up in time and helped me out, I would really be in trouble." Si Shenxing showed a warm smile on his face: "You're welcome, this is what I should do. And I believe that with your intelligence and perseverance, you can handle all this well even without me." Hearing this, Xia Zhuozhu couldn't help but feel a warm current in her heart. She knew that Si Shenxing was right, she was a strong and independent woman. No matter what difficulties and challenges she encountered, she could face and overcome them bravely. "Okay, no more talk," she said with a smile, "I should go back. Sixth brother is still waiting for me in the parking lot." At this point, she turned and walked towards the parking lot. And Si Shenxing silently watched her back leave until she disappeared from sight. At this moment, he couldn't help feeling a little lost and melancholy. He knew that there was an insurmountable gap between him and Xia Zhuozhuo - that was their respective identities and positions. But despite this, he still couldn't suppress his admiration and love for her. "Forget it," he shook his head and pulled his thoughts back from the chaos, "Let's deal with the things in front of us first." He turned and walked in another direction, ready to continue to carry out his plan and mission. In this contest full of unknowns and dangers, he will fight side by side with Xia Zhuozhuo to face all challenges and difficulties together... Halfway through the journey, Mrs. Xia's joyful voice came through the radio waves: "Xiao Liu, take Xiao Qi home quickly, the third brother has returned. Xia Huaijin pressed the hands-free button, and Xia Zhuozhuo clearly caught the word "third brother" in his ears, and ripples appeared in his heart, recalling the past that turned love into hate.