Chapter 462 - 464: Why Does It Feel So Bad
Actually, before, Nangong Zhongli always trusted her, and she was her sister-in-law, thus she should take care of her. But... in her heart, she was always wary of her. Or rather, she didn’t dare to get too close to her.
Because they loved the same person, the difference being that Nangong Zhongli could boldly express her love, while she... could only keep it hidden in her heart.
She was really afraid that one day, when her secret was revealed... she would see the disappointment on Nangong Zhongli’s face.
"Thank you..." Xia Xiaonuan choked out these two words.
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Villa by the river.
Xin Yan, holding a test result, knocked on the study door and looked at the cold-faced Situ Yan inside.
Xin Yan adjusted his glasses, his little eyes behind the lenses flashed with a hint of joy.
He placed the report in front of Situ Yan.
"Yandi, the results are out... this indeed is the antidote, and... it’s a universal antidote. The process to make this antidote is extremely meticulous, requiring dozens of steps, each demanding high precision skills that are currently unavailable domestically. Only top European physicians could achieve this, and none of these steps could be completed in less than six months."
"With this antidote, not only can it cure the poison in your body, but we can also keep some for future use."
Situ Yan asked, "But there are only a few pills here. Do I need to take them all?"
"No, you only need to take two. Ideally, if you took one immediately after being poisoned, one would suffice. But since the poison has been in your system for a while, it’s better to take two just to be safe. As for the remaining pills, I’ll take a couple to the research institute for further study."
Situ Yan glanced through the report, a trace of a smile appeared in his green eyes.
"I understand, you may leave now."
Xin Yan nodded, but as he prepared to leave, he paused.
Situ Yan raised his eyes: "Anything else?"
Xin Yan turned back: "There is something... I’m not sure if I should ask..."
"Go ahead."
"What is the relationship between you and Mrs. Nangong? This antidote is highly precious, Nangong Yaoling wouldn’t let just anyone have it. Miss Xia must have taken great risks to obtain it, and if Nangong Yaoling knew, he would be extremely furious... She risked so much to help you..."
Situ Yan’s grip on the medicine bottle tightened.
"We... are just good friends."
"Really, just friends?" Xin Yan seemed skeptical.
Situ Yan frowned slightly: "Alright, you may go now."
Seeing his impatience, Xin Yan dared not ask further and left.
...
Situ Yan sat in the chair, facing the window, his complicated gaze fell on the delicate medicine bottle in his hand.
"Xia Xiaonuan... Xia Xiaonuan..."
This name, over and over, passed through his mind, leaving a mark each time.
No... he couldn’t just wait passively any longer.
And he couldn’t let her remain by Nangong Yaoling’s side.
He had to bring her to his side, no matter the reason.
But when he thought of what Xia Xiaonuan had said that night.
She said, once she gave him the antidote, they should act as if they didn’t know each other and go their separate ways.
Why, did his heart ache so much?
Situ Yan placed his hand over his heart.
Why, did her words cause him such pain?