If you're not going to marry me, why are you flirting? If you dare run away, I'll sever yo

Both of them were dumbfounded.

Could it be that one of the patient's family members made a mistake?

Xia Ningqi then asked the old man to inquire with the nurse who had paid the bill.

A moment later.

The nurse's voice was clear: "A man surnamed Qi paid the bill at noon today. He not only settled the cost of your surgery, but also replaced all your medical equipment with the most advanced technology."

"Someone surnamed Qi?"

Upon hearing this, the first person that came to Xia Ningqi's mind was Qi Nan.

But why would he do that?

Xia Ningqi couldn't understand it.

"Xiao Qi, do you know a man surnamed Qi?"

"Um...I know someone..."

"So what's your relationship?"

Xia Ningqi was a little hesitant to answer, because she was afraid that her grandmother would worry, so she never told the old woman about being bullied, and naturally the old woman would not recognize Qi Nan.

After hesitating for two seconds, she said in a low voice, "We're just ordinary classmates..."

"That's strange. Let's talk to the doctor again tomorrow and find out the truth. If they paid the wrong amount, we'll return the money. It's okay if Grandma doesn't have the surgery."

"Um."

Xia Ningqi responded and then chatted with her for a while about recent events before hanging up the phone.

Put down your phone.

Her feelings were extremely complicated.

After thinking for a long time, she finally went out and arrived at the door of the apartment next door.

Raise your hand.

She hesitated for two seconds, then knocked on the door.

"Knock knock".

A moment later.

The iron gate was opened from the inside.

Qi Nan rubbed his freshly blow-dried hair and looked down to see Xia Ningqi waiting at the door.

The girl wore a thin shirt, revealing her fair neck and, below that, her collarbone was faintly visible.

Because she was very thin, she appeared exceptionally delicate despite being 1.68 meters tall.

"Did you need something, Xia?"

Xia Ningqi's wispy hair covered half of her eyes. Without beating around the bush, she went straight to the point, "Did you pay for Grandma's surgery?"

"Yes, it's me."

Knowing there was no point in hiding it, Qi Nan readily admitted it.

Sure enough it was him.

Xia Ningqi lowered her eyes. "Why are you helping me?"

"Your grandmother's tumor isn't a very serious illness, but if it's left untreated any longer, the situation will become quite serious, so it's best to have the surgery as soon as possible."

Qi Nan explained very seriously, without a trace of malice.

Xia Ningqi pursed her lips.

"Even if you and Lin Xiaoxiao had a fight, you didn't have to go to this lengths to help me, did you?"

"Huh?" Qi Nan scratched the back of his head. "So you thought I helped you because of Lin Xiaoxiao?"

"Isn't that right?"

Qi Nan sighed, "That's really not the reason."

All I want to do is live.

This is much more important than playing house.

Xia Ningqi looked up, seemingly trying to find evidence of lying in Qi Nan's eyes, but unfortunately, she couldn't see it at all.

"I will pay you back the money slowly in the future. Consider the surgery fee as your advance payment."

"You don't need to pay me back. It's not a lot of money for me."

Given my own status.

Although he can't compare to Xia Ningqi's real family background, he's definitely considered a rich second-generation in the capital.

It's just surgery, it's not cancer, so it won't cost him much of his savings.

"I don't want to owe you anything."

Qi Nan leaned against the door frame, tilting his head, "But I don't want to owe you anything. The things I did to hurt you in the past can't be erased with a little money."

What is this?

Give yourself hope only to let yourself despair later?

Xia Ningqi didn't understand, but she would definitely pay back the money.

Because her grandmother taught her from a young age that it is only right to pay back debts, and that you should pay back whatever you owe, no matter if the other party is someone you dislike.

"That's your business. I have my own principles."

Seeing that she was about to leave.

Qi Nan covered his forehead.

This girl is really stubborn, just like a bull. She won't let anyone owe her a favor, so how can I increase her favorability?

He had just turned around.

Looking down, I saw a cockroach the size of my palm scurry past my feet.

Qi Nan was from the north and had never seen such a large cockroach before. He was so frightened that he screamed.

"Help!! The cockroaches have mutated!!"

In a hurry.

He tried to dodge, but landed on his bottom first.

outside the house.

Xia Ningqi, who was originally going back to her room, turned back after hearing the cries for help.

What followed was the sight of Qi Nan turning pale with fright after being startled by a cockroach.

It's inexplicably funny.

They used to be so arrogant when they bullied me, but now they're so timid because of a cockroach.

Without saying a word.

Just as Qi Nan was about to faint, Xia Ningqi stomped down hard.

Mr. Cockroach thought he had found an easy target.

Little did it know that a demon awaited it.

The force of that kick caused its body to become one with the floor, sticking to it like a thin sheet.

Upon seeing this, Qi Nan's chest heaved as if he had grasped a lifeline. He grabbed Xia Ningqi's leg and buried his face in the back of her knees.

"Is this cockroach genetically modified? Why is it so big?"

Feeling the touch from her thigh, Ning Qi's ears burned, and she said urgently, "Take your dirty hands off me right now."

Upon hearing this, Qi Nan blinked.

Xia Ningqi smells wonderful; the shower gel has a subtle fragrance. It's just that she has too little fat on her legs. It would be better if she could gain a little more weight.

Qi Nan coughed awkwardly, then released his grip.

"I'm so sorry... I was just so scared..."

Xia Ningqi bit her lower lip lightly, her tone slightly calmer, "Didn't you like the environment here? Do you still like it now?"

Qi Nan sat cross-legged on the ground, poked his index finger, and puffed out his cheeks. "Actually, what I like is not the environment here, but you who live here."

The air felt somewhat stagnant.

Xia Ningqi's face unconsciously flushed.

"What...what are you talking about?"

Realizing he had misspoke, Qi Nan immediately corrected himself, "Don't misunderstand, I didn't mean romantic love."

"Neuropathy."

Xia Ningqi cursed at him and hurriedly left the scene.

Looking at her slender back.

Realizing he had done something wrong, Qi Nan felt terrible.

I spoke without thinking at all just now.

She's the female lead! She's destined to be with the male lead.

And I'm just a lousy villain. Luckily, the male lead hasn't appeared yet, otherwise my actions would definitely not end well.

Increasing affection is fine, but you must maintain boundaries. Coveting the female lead is a major taboo and will be punished.

Qi Nan has a very clear understanding of himself.

Never try to go against the male lead. Just wait for the male lead to appear and save the female lead, then you can get lost.

As for the plot that follows.

He wouldn't get involved if it had nothing to do with him.

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