No? Can I read the mind of my mortal enemy?

Shi Qiao stared at the strong arms at her waist, still showing no sign of letting go.

She wanted to ask Pei Jingnian if that meant she had won the bet they made.

But then I thought about it again, and it seemed more like she was desperately trying to confess her feelings!

She was crying so hard she almost fainted.

How embarrassing.

Shi Qiao clenched her fists tightly, her palms covered with a thin layer of sweat. "Let me go first."

Pei Jingnian didn't take the next step. He slumped his head on her shoulder, his stray hairs brushing against her, and then gently rubbed his nose against her neck.

"Let me hold you for a while."

"So tired."

He let out a long sigh, and most of his weight suddenly pressed down.

His voice was heavy with fatigue, his eyes were lightly closed, and his thick eyelashes drooped listlessly.

Shi Qiao originally intended to struggle, but seeing Pei Jingnian's appearance, she really couldn't bring herself to do it.

"Then, it'll only be for a little while."

"I don't want to be a crutch forever."

Pei Jingnian's lips curved into a slight smile, and he simply replied with a nasal "Mm".

The soft, rhythmic breathing came from beside her ear, tickling her ear canal.

But I also feel at ease.

Pei Jingnian is alive and well, and even personally helped save two patients.

She was quite happy for him.

After all, he chose to study medicine at Victoria Harbour University after a huge argument with his parents.

Although Aunt Lin and Uncle Pei eventually acquiesced after being persuaded by her parents, it was a case of tacit approval.

But deep down, I still hope that Pei Jingnian can inherit the family business.

I wish they could see what Pei Jingnian did today.

After a long silence, Shi Qiao felt that the man behind her seemed to have finally regained some energy, and he tilted his head back slightly.

"Pei Jingnian, why did you choose to study medicine?"

Pei Jingnian relaxed his grip and immediately resumed his aloof demeanor.

His gaze drifted to one side, as if he were lost in a memory.

"I found it challenging, so I learned it."

[Because my wife was often sick when she was a child.]

[When I get sick, I have to stay in the hospital for a long time, and when I come back, I still say things like, "The uncle in the white coat is so handsome."]

My wife thinks doctors are handsome, so I'll become a doctor.

Shi Qiao froze, then gently pinched the hem of her clothes.

"Oh, I see."

The childish devil, Pei Jingnian.

He actually became a doctor because of such a trivial matter.

She herself had clearly forgotten about these things.

Pei Jingnian reached into his pocket, pulled out two raspberry-flavored lollipops, opened one, and handed it to Shi Qiao.

"Want some?"

Shi Qiao took it and obediently put it in her mouth.

"Thanks."

Pei Jingnian held a lollipop between two fingers. "So why did you study medicine?"

Shi Qiao pursed her lips, "I..."

In that sense, she learned medicine because of Pei Jingnian.

"Like you, I also find it very challenging."

Pei Jingnian smiled faintly, his eyes filled with mockery.

"So, did some people succeed in their chemistry challenge?"

Shi Qiao jolted, her teeth hitting the candy coating. "Of course I succeeded!"

How did Pei Jingnian know that she was having trouble with chemistry?

Pei Jingnian reached out and flicked Shi Qiao's forehead again.

"I have a pretty good relationship with Professor Guan; I used to be his teaching assistant."

He said he hadn't encountered such a flustered student in a long time.

There's another test after National Day, I hope I don't get a D.

Shi Qiao: ?

So they went directly to the Commander-in-Chief to find out?

She took a bite out of the lollipop, and a piece broke off.

"Yes, I didn't understand! Okay, alright!"

She squatted on the ground in a fit of rage, chewing the candy in her mouth with a loud thud.

It's as if it's taking revenge on the subject of chemistry.

"Anyway, those molecules keep being disassembled and reassembled, I simply can't remember them all!"

It's true what they say: if you were a chicken killer in your past life, you'll be studying medicine in this one.

Pei Jingnian squatted down as well. "You say 'Pei Jingnian, please, please,' and I'll teach you."

Shi Qiao's anger level was instantly maxed out.

"unnecessary!"

She stood up, turned around, and opened the emergency exit door. "I'm going back!"

*

When Shi Qiao got home, she changed into her pajamas and lay down on the bed, just as Lin Ya Hui called.

"Little Qiao, is your brother next to you?"

Shi Qiao sat up. "No, Aunt Lin, are you looking for him?"

"I just want to ask him if he's actually free during the holidays?"

"This kid said he wasn't sure about the time, and now it's almost National Day and he still hasn't replied to me."

"I just called him but he didn't answer. I wonder what he's busy with."

Shi Qiao sat cross-legged, thought for a while, and then spoke:

"Auntie, my brother just saved two lives, he's amazing!"

Lin Ya-hui was stunned. "What?"

Shi Qiao told Lin Ya Hui in detail about the car accident that had just happened on Haiwan Road and how Pei Jingnian had stepped forward to handle it.

Of course, she cut out the part where she cried her eyes out and looked incredibly pathetic.

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone.

A deep male voice drifted from afar.

"Hmph! At least his education wasn't wasted!"

Lin Ya-hui playfully scolded, "Honey! Didn't we already agree not to interfere with Jing-nian?"

"Jingnian did something so big, why didn't he tell the family?"

"Is he injured?"

Shi Qiao shook her head, "Don't worry, Aunt Lin, I checked, there's no problem."

"That's good."

Shi Qiao added, "I'll ask him about going to the Maldives now, and I'll get back to you in a bit."

Lin Ya Hui smiled from ear to ear, "Yes, I only feel at ease when Xiao Qiao is by my side."

After hanging up the phone, Shi Qiao just went out to look for Pei Jingnian.

As soon as I opened the door, I saw a man holding a cup and drinking water.

He had just finished showering, and the towel was loosely tied around his waist, almost falling off.

He casually wiped his wet hair behind his head, water droplets sliding down his defined muscles and guiding the eye.

As you swallow, the neck muscles move, and your Adam's apple rolls.

The abdominal curve at the narrow waist is obvious and hidden at the edge of the bath towel.

Shi Qiao immediately covered her eyes with both hands, "Pei Jingnian, why aren't you wearing any clothes!"

Pei Jingnian put down his cup, slowing his pace. "You've seen it before."

"When did I..." Shi Qiao suddenly remembered her experience of almost drowning in the bathtub and stopped herself from saying the rest of the sentence.

But that time it was a one-way trip, so Pei Jingnian owed her.

And back then, pants weren't this low.

Pei Jingnian tied the towel so tightly that she could clearly see the veins connecting to his lower abdomen.

Forget it, let's just ask the question and run.

She turned her back. "Aunt Lin is asking you, what's your decision regarding the Maldives?"

Her shadow was cast on the wall, tiny and small.

She heard the dull thud of slippers on the floor tiles, and a dark shadow gradually approached until it completely covered her.

His body heat, mixed with moisture, seeped into her from behind, and water droplets dripped down her coarse hair, unexpectedly landing on the back of her neck.

"Do you want me to go, Shi Qiao?"

Shi Qiao trembled slightly. "Me? Of course I want you to go."

"Aunt Lin and Uncle Pei really miss you; they haven't seen you for two years..."

"I'm asking you."

Shi Qiao really didn't know how to answer; her heartbeat was almost driving her crazy.

Pei Jingnian tilted his head, lowered his eyes, and gently rotated Shi Qiao's head, his thumb and forefinger gripping her chin.

"I think our old betting game was getting a bit boring."

"Should we increase the stakes?"