Days of Living with My Sister-in-Law-Chapter 82: Do You Believe in Love at First Sight?

At this moment, a flush still lingered on He Zixuan’s pretty face, the warmth of her stirred emotions not yet fully faded. Her lively, sparkling eyes were filled with an irresistible plea.

Moreover, Chen Xiaobei had a hunch that He Zixuan felt some kind of strange stirring for him. He couldn’t figure out why, so he ultimately chalked it up to his own overwhelming charm. As the saying goes, shameless people are invincible, and only the shameless get the girl!

Even so, no matter how shameless Chen Xiaobei could be, he felt a bit awkward at the moment. He scratched his head helplessly and said, "This... isn’t exactly convenient, is it?"

But He Zixuan was clearly set on it. She cooed, "Doctor Chen, you saved my life. The least I can do is treat you to a meal, right? It’s just your contact info. What’s the big deal? A girl like me isn’t even bothered, so why are you, a man, being so hesitant?"

To his surprise, He Zixuan actually got angry, her lips pouting high as she put on an aggrieved expression.

COUGH! COUGH! Choked up, Chen Xiaobei quickly pulled out his phone. "Miss He, you’ve misunderstood. I’m not being shy. Besides, a doctor’s duty is to heal; I wasn’t expecting any repayment! Here’s my WeChat. Let’s add each other."

"Mhm!" He Zixuan beamed, immediately scanning the code.

Standing nearby, He Yongkun frowned deeply, wishing he could smash his daughter’s phone. As an experienced man, he could easily see that He Zixuan was interested in Chen Xiaobei. If it weren’t for the matter with the Zhong Family, he really wouldn’t have minded playing matchmaker for the two of them.

But as it stood, He Zixuan was Zhong Wannian’s chosen daughter-in-law. As long as she married into the Zhong Family, He Yongkun could ride that favorable wind into the city’s leadership circle. He wasn’t even fifty yet; if his political record was strong, he might even have a chance to move up to the provincial level in the future!

As someone obsessed with his political career, He Yongkun wasn’t about to let a mere Chen Xiaobei ruin his grand ambitions. Besides, he couldn’t afford to provoke Zhong Wannian. If Zhong Wannian were to find out that the daughter-in-law he had so carefully selected had been poached by another man, the consequences would be more than He Yongkun could bear.

With that thought, He Yongkun coughed lightly and said, "Xiaoxuan, since you have his contact details, you should let Doctor Chen go home and rest. You’re still weak yourself, so you should get some sleep too."

"Dad, stay out of my business! I’m not sleepy at all!" He Zixuan knew what her father was thinking, and her pretty face clouded over with displeasure.

But she had no way to make Chen Xiaobei stay longer, so she could only coo, "Brother Chen, don’t forget to like my Moments, okay? My summer break from college is starting soon. I’ll find a chance to visit you in Shanhe Village! You have to show me a good time."

"Sure, you’re always welcome," Chen Xiaobei nodded and asked curiously, "I didn’t expect you to be a college student. Which university are you at?"

"Songshan University, Finance Department! I’m a freshman!"

"You’re from Songshan University?" Chen Xiaobei was surprised and laughed. "What a coincidence! I’m also from Songshan University, from the Civil Engineering Department. If I hadn’t dropped out, I’d be almost a junior by now."

"Wow! Does that mean you’re my senior?" He Zixuan’s eyes lit up, her excitement making her seem both cute and delicate. "Senior Chen, it seems we’re really fated to meet!"

Chen Xiaobei hadn’t expected to meet a fellow student here either and was quite excited himself. He laughed, "Haha, you’re right, it really is fate. I remember they were planning to build a new academic building when I left. It must be finished by now, right?"

"It’s been done for a while, Senior Chen. You should go back and see it if you get the chance! I’ll be your tour guide for free!" He Zixuan smiled sweetly, revealing two cute dimples on her cheeks.

Watching them get along so well made He Yongkun’s face turn purple with rage. If he let his daughter continue to interact with Chen Xiaobei, it wouldn’t be long before she was seduced into his bed.

At that thought, He Yongkun fumed, "Alright, Xiaoxuan! It’s time for Doctor Chen to leave. And you need to go to sleep, now! Doctor Chen, please leave at once!"

"Uh—" Chen Xiaobei’s face flushed. What’s wrong with this guy? Why is he getting so worked up? It’s not like I did anything to his precious daughter!

But he assumed He Yongkun was just worried about his daughter’s health, so without giving it much more thought, he got up. "Miss He, in that case, I’ll be leaving now. If you ever get the chance to visit Shanhe Village, I’ll be sure to show you a good time!"

"Goodbye, Senior Chen! Remember to like my Moments!" He Zixuan kept waving, the reluctance in her eyes unmistakable.

No sooner had Chen Xiaobei left than He Zixuan’s pretty face fell, and she snapped, "Dad! What was that for?! I was just talking with Senior Chen. What gives you the right to kick him out?"

"Yeah," He Lisan couldn’t help but add. "Zixuan wasn’t doing anything out of line."

"Shut your mouth!" He Yongkun kicked him before turning to his daughter. "Xiaoxuan, you are an engaged woman! There’s no need for you to be overly familiar with a man like that! If word of this gets to the Zhong Family through someone with malicious intent, it will bring disaster upon us."

"Dad! I am not engaged! And even if there is an engagement, it’s *your* arrangement, not mine! In any case, I will never marry into the Zhong Family, so get that idea out of your head!" He Zixuan covered her ears with a look of utter defiance.

"You’re asking for a beating!" He Yongkun shouted, raising his hand.

"Dad, calm down!" He Lisan quickly restrained his father. "Zixuan just recovered. It’ll be a disaster if you make her sick again by hitting her!"

To be honest, he actually admired Chen Xiaobei a great deal. If it were up to him, he would much rather play matchmaker for the two of them. Unfortunately, his opinion carried no weight; his words were basically useless.

He Yongkun eventually lowered his hand and declared angrily, "Regardless, you are not to go near Chen Xiaobei again. If I find out you have, I’ll break your legs!"

With that, He Yongkun stormed out and slammed the door behind him, clearly enraged.

As Chen Xiaobei left the hospital room, he felt a softness on his arm. He turned to see Qiu Xingcai linking her arm through his. She whispered softly, "Xiaobei, that girl... she must like you."

"Huh? Which girl?"

"Oh, cut it out. Stop playing dumb!" Qiu Xingcai sighed. "He Zixuan, of course. Asking for your contact info and talking about university with you. She wouldn’t do that if she didn’t like you."

"But that doesn’t necessarily mean she likes me, right?" Chen Xiaobei scratched his head, speechless. "After all, we barely know each other. How could she possibly like me already? That’s ridiculous!"

"It’s not!" Qiu Xingcai suddenly stopped and turned her head to ask, "Do you believe in love at first sight?"

Biting her lip, she continued, "The very first time I saw you... I fell for you. It’s just a pity I met you at the wrong time, when you were the wrong person."

As she spoke, tears welled up in her eyes.

A sudden pang of pain shot through Chen Xiaobei’s heart. "Xingcai, I... I was so wrong back then. I’m so sorry, I—"

But before he could finish his sentence, a fragrant breeze swept over him.

Qiu Xingcai stood on her tiptoes and kissed him...