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Seeing that the woman was frightened, Li Qiuping immediately added, "Madam Fan, there's no need to worry too much. As long as you rest and recuperate, you will recover without any lasting effects. Besides, I've arranged everything. At most, he will be able to come and visit you in a month or two. You can stay here and rest assured."

"If you need anything, just tell the servants."

As he spoke, he handed over the pastries in his hand, "These are pastries that Master specially asked me to bring back for you from Hongji Restaurant. Please try them while they're hot."

However, Li Qiuping's words did not comfort Fan Liuer, and even her favorite snacks failed to attract her attention.

She now had only one thought in her mind: she seemed to have overestimated Li Chenbi.

She originally thought that Li Chenbi could completely extricate himself from these plans and remain unaffected.

Unexpectedly, he couldn't even protect himself and suffered such severe injuries.

Indeed, in this world, no one can be completely relied upon. Once disaster strikes and one is in dire need of protection, how can one protect others?

Seeing Fan Liuer's absent-minded appearance, Li Qiuping began to reflect on himself. Had he gone too far and frightened her?

I wanted to say something to make amends, but then I thought that this would probably make Madam Fan feel even more sorry for Li Chenbi.

This idea made me abandon the idea of ​​making up for it.

"Madam Fan, I have to go back to take care of my master, so I'll take my leave now. If you need anything, just have the servants do it for you. Please don't make yourself suffer."

"If the master finds out you've been wronged, he'll punish me."

Fan Liuer, preoccupied with her own thoughts, simply nodded, "I understand." Then, she said to Li Qiuping, "You...take good care of Second Master."

Li Qiuping felt a warmth in his heart. Seeing Fan Liuer and his second master looking after each other, he was happy too.

Hmm... he's also starting to think about finding a wife. It feels really good to have someone care about you. Even as an outsider, he feels a sweet warmth in his heart.

If Second Master knew how much Madam Fan missed him, he would definitely be in a good mood.

Li Qiuping returned to Niujiao Alley as quickly as possible, where Li Chenbi was suffering terribly. Although the pain in his back and legs was bearable, the injuries aggravated his fever, causing his body to feel as if it were on fire.

It's very hot, very scalding.

Since Fan Liuer came to the Li family, he has rarely been tormented by fever. Whenever he feels unwell, he can find comfort in her by holding her, kissing her, and possessing her.

Very comfortable.

He hadn't held her for several days, and now, tormented by the burning heat in his body, his desire for her intensified.

I miss her so much.

He wanted to hold her, kiss her, pull her into his arms, envelop her in his burning heat, and drag her into the boiling tide of passion, to fall and rise with him.

His desire was burning away his reason; his mind was filled with Fan Liuer's image, her smile, her scolding, and her voice.

Second Master!

Second Master~

Second Master...

"Master!"

Li Chenbi slowly opened his eyes, and the face that came into view made all the romantic thoughts in his mind vanish, leaving him with a profound emptiness.

It wasn't her.

Li Qiuping looked at him with a worried expression, "How are you feeling?"

Li Chenbi let out a breath, enduring the burning sensation in his body, and asked, "How is she?"

Li Qiuping, concerned about his condition, said, "Should we have the doctor come again? You look quite serious; is it because your wound wasn't treated properly?"

"You were fine just now, did you touch your wound?"

Li Chenbi frowned, the heat almost killing his already dwindling patience. "Stop talking nonsense, did she say anything?"

Li Qiuping sighed inwardly and dared not ramble on any longer, recounting the scene of his meeting with Fan Liuer that day.

"Master, Madam Fan is truly madly in love with you. You didn't see it, but when she learned that you were seriously injured, her face turned pale with fright, and she was completely disoriented. I reckon she didn't hear a word I said after that."

Li Chenbi frowned upon hearing this, and reprimanded in a hoarse voice, "Why did you scare her! She's so timid, what if you frighten her!"

Li Qiuping felt somewhat aggrieved. "Didn't you tell me to say something more serious?"

To excuse himself, he added, "But Madam Fan was genuinely worried about you. Before I left, she kept telling me to take good care of you!"

These words made Li Chenbi feel much better.

He had lived and eaten with Fan Liuer for so long, but Fan Liuer rarely showed him any concern. The few times she did, it was only to please him.

He knew that Fan Liuer couldn't live without him, but he couldn't quite figure out how much affection Fan Liuer actually had for him.

It seems that Fan Liuer has taken him to heart.

Feeling more at ease, even the heat in my body subsided a bit.

"Go again tomorrow and tell her I'm fine, so she won't worry too much."

Upon hearing this, Li Qiuping hesitated for a moment, then said cautiously, "Master, this is a crucial time. It's best if I don't run over there. We've already claimed that Madam Fan ran away with the North Courtyard's valuables after learning of your downfall, and your men are still watching us."

"I barely managed to shake off those people just now, so let's be careful."

Li Chenbi paused for a moment before waving his hand.

"Then let's go another day."

These words had taken a lot of effort for Li Chenbi. He put his hands down and lay on the couch, looking at the ceiling above him, and Fan Liuer's face appeared in his mind again.

The corners of his mouth slowly turned up.

Fan Liuer, at least you still have some conscience.

Fan Liuer was still sitting at the table, and she hadn't changed her posture since Li Qiuping left.

Siqing noticed something was wrong with her and asked, "Madam Fan, what's wrong?"

Fan Liuer's mind was in turmoil, so much so that she couldn't even sort out her own thoughts.

Li Chenbi's accident served as a wake-up call for her, making her increasingly determined to run away.

Her gaze inadvertently fell on the pastry box on the table. She recognized the familiar pattern on it; it was a box used exclusively by Hong Kee.

She loved the pastries from this shop, but Li Chenbi hadn't let her eat them often before, saying they were too sweet and that eating too much would be bad for her health.

She hadn't paid attention to these things before, but now she remembered that they were brought by Li Qiuping.

"These are snacks that Master specially asked me to bring back for you from Hong Kee Restaurant. Please try them while they're hot."

Li Qiuping's words echoed in her mind, making Fan Liuer's heart even more unsettled.

Li Chenbi has had such a smooth life for so many years, this must be the lowest point in his life. If I were to run away at this time...

Given Li Chenbi's temper, he would probably hate her to death.

Stay by Li Chenbi's side?

Fan Liuer pictured Li Chenbi's current appearance in her mind, and the scenes described by Li Qiuping came to mind one by one.

His body was covered in blood, his leg bones were exposed, and he was carried out of the Li residence on a stretcher.

The next second, the person on the stretcher became herself.

She was startled by the fantasy, and fear instantly overwhelmed her reluctance and attachment.