The white rose I picked up cried and said she liked me.

Three days later, Xu Nian underwent nerve transplant repair surgery at the Haifeng Sanatorium.

The smile that Dean Chu couldn't hide on his face showed that the surgery went very smoothly.

In his view, the Phase III clinical trial qualification for the new drug was already in his grasp.

"The recovery period after surgery is about three to six months. During this time, try to minimize exercise and activity."

In the ward, Dean Chu lifted Xu Nian's arm and said with satisfaction.

"Mr. Xu, there are still many things to take care of at the hospital. I will come back in a month to have your brother's follow-up examination."

"Okay, thank you for your help, Dean Chu."

After seeing Dean Chu off, Xu Xi squatted by the bed and, following the doctor's instructions, gently massaged the man's bandaged left arm.

"Little Creek, thank you."

Xu Nian could clearly sense that her left hand, which had been dormant for ten years, had finally regained feeling.

He was overjoyed, knowing that the prison doctor had already given up on the arm, and that not having it amputated was the best possible outcome.

"Brother, you're not allowed to say thank you to me anymore."

Xu Xi pouted and held up a finger, pressing it against the man's lips.

"My brother saved my life."

"Everything I have belongs to my brother."

"Besides, my brother was injured because of me."

Her fingertips lightly traced the man's arm, and her eyes became slightly moist.

How much pain must my brother have felt back then, having been shot in the body?

Now that she has the ability, her top priority is to restore her brother's health.

Xu Nian raised her right hand and wiped away the tears from the corner of her eyes.

"It's all in the past."

He sat up, smelled the disinfectant in the air, and frowned.

"When...can we be discharged and go home?"

"Brother, we've been staying at the sanatorium for a while now. There are doctors on duty here 24 hours a day."

Xu Xi seemed to notice her brother's discomfort, so she found a wheelchair and helped the man into it.

"Come on, I'll take you out for a walk."

......

The two left the ward and strolled through the sea of ​​flowers.

A breeze carrying the sweet fragrance of flowers brushes past my shoulders, butterflies flutter around the flower spikes, and soft green grass lies beneath my feet.

Not far away, there is a tranquil lake with shimmering water, as if a gentle breeze is blowing.

Several birds flew out of the mountain stream, skimmed across the lake, and flew over the flower fields, playing melodious songs.

The man's eyes were glazed over as he gazed at the picturesque scenery, feeling a sense of joy and peace.

"Brother, do you like it here?"

The girl crouched down and gazed at him tenderly.

Xu Nian nodded slightly.

"like."

Xu Xi smiled softly.

"I knew you'd like the scenery here."

She pushed the man, walking slowly forward.

"A few years ago, when I first set foot here, I remembered the songs I used to sing for you."

"We'll go to the lakeside on the grasslands to wait for the migratory birds to return."

"So, I bought this place, thinking that one day, I would let my brother see the beautiful scenery in the song."

Xu Nian sighed, feeling both amused and exasperated.

"Spendthrift."

He still thought Xu Xi was just a guest here.

Unexpectedly, she was the owner of this place.

How much money would it cost to buy such a large piece of land?

"So be it."

Xu Xi playfully stuck out her tongue.

"Brother, our family is rich now."

"I don't have to worry about money anymore."

"But we can't waste money."

Xu Nian said with a hint of reproach.

"You've worked so hard all these years, earning money all by yourself. It must have been so tough."

"Compared to what my brother did, this is nothing."

Xu Xi bent down and gently kissed the man's forehead.

The man before her had given her life three times.

The first time, they rescued her from human traffickers and raised her with great difficulty.

The second time, he risked his own life to pull her out of the mire of terminal illness.

The third time, despite his own frail body, he awakened her sleeping soul.

As long as it makes him happy, spending any amount of money is worthwhile.

Xu Nian quietly gazed at the stunningly beautiful girl before him, a sense of satisfaction welling up within him.

Having lived half a lifetime and endured many hardships, he is finally about to usher in his own happiness.

This time, the wonderful world is truly beckoning to him.

......

After enjoying the gentle breeze by the lake all afternoon, Xu Xi pushed her brother back to their ward at the sanatorium.

After they left, it seemed that someone had cleaned the ward, and when they returned, the unpleasant smell of disinfectant was gone.

All the medical equipment was removed, and the bed sheets and blankets were replaced with a light blue color that symbolizes health.

Warm-toned lighting lazily illuminates the clean and tidy furniture, the dark gold carpet is soft and cozy, and the beige curtains shut out all the noise.

It didn't look like a hospital ward at all; it looked more like a hotel suite.

The table was laden with tempting dishes: roasted whole chicken, vegetarian soup, steamed fish, stir-fried broccoli...

Considering that her brother had just undergone surgery, Xu Xi specifically instructed the servants to prepare a slightly lighter meal.

She shed her aloof and cold demeanor as a female CEO in front of others, and carefully fed her brother, gave him soup, massaged him, washed his feet, and wiped his body.

Although Xu Nian only needs to rest on one arm, she is not paralyzed at all and is fully capable of taking care of herself.

Xu Xi still took care of him as if he were a little useless child, treating him with kindness and gentleness.

After tidying everything up, Xu Xi wrung out the towel and hung it up to dry. She then lay down on the man's stomach and let out a soft moan.

Xu Nian gently put one arm around her, his fingertips wandering through her hair.

"Thank you for your hard work, Xiaoxi."

He gently scratched the girl's head and chin as if petting a kitten, eliciting a comfortable purr from her.

"Actually, you don't need to take special care of me. I can move around by myself. If it really doesn't work, I can hire a caregiver."

"You have so much work to do at your company, and you're always around me, which is taking up your time."

"What are you talking about! My brother is my main business!"

Xu Xi pouted unhappily and gently punched the man's thigh.

"I don't trust anyone to take care of my brother."

She yawned slightly and wrapped her arms around the man's waist.

"Sister Xi has taken care of most of the company's affairs for me. Besides, Yao Yao is also here to oversee things."

"I'll go back to work after Singles' Day."

"I'm going to spend this time with my brother."

Xu Nian gently rubbed her tender cheeks, and a warm feeling rose from her heart.

"Xiaoxi, I have a question for you."

"What's the problem?"

Xu Xi blinked.

"Why do you still look exactly the same as before after all this time?"

Xu Nian was genuinely puzzled.

Ten years have passed, and everything around him, including himself, is completely different from what it used to be.

Only the girl before him remained almost unchanged, except that her long, black hair had turned snow-white.

Time seemed to have stood still for her.

Xu Xi lowered her eyes slightly.

"There was an unexpected incident during that treatment abroad years ago."

"The doctor said that my somatic cell DNA sequence is permanently stuck in the year of the treatment."

"In other words, my body will never change until it reaches its end."

"I see..."

Xu Nian sighed softly.

He didn't understand what Xu Xi was saying, only the word "accident".

"Why are you sad, brother?"

Xu Xi turned over and kissed the man's lips.

"That way, I can stay with my brother forever, just like when I first met him, and accompany him through the rest of his life."