Chapter 103: Did I Hurt You?

“Did it hurt?”

“Did I hurt you just now?”

Ye Xin Ran became anxious and quickly tried to lift Xiao Huai’an’s clothes.

“Where does it hurt?”

“Here!” Xiao Huai’an pointed to his chest.

But they hadn’t even touched that spot just now! Ye Xin Ran was puzzled.

However, she still reached up to open Xiao Huai’an’s shirt, revealing his firm chest.

It was undeniable that Xiao Huai’an’s muscles had quite an impact visually.

From a distance, they were pleasing to the eye, but up close, she could feel the powerful strength beneath the muscles even more.

Those firm muscles must feel great to the touch.

Before she could even think, her hand moved instinctively and touched his chest.

Afterward, Ye Xin Ran froze.

She looked up at Xiao Huai’an, and saw a hint of an uncontained smile in his eyes.

“Where does it hurt? I can’t see any injury.” Ye Xin Ran felt embarrassed.

But Xiao Huai’an smiled even more smugly.

Realizing what Xiao Huai’an was thinking, Ye Xin Ran boldly touched his chest, running her hands all over it.

After a while, Xiao Huai’an grabbed Ye Xin Ran’s wandering hands, his voice low and sensual, “Wife, do the words you said earlier still count? Will you always be good to me and never despise me?”

“Of course they still count.” Ye Xin Ran answered without hesitation.

“Good. Then I’ll obediently listen to you from now on.”

Xiao Huai’an’s voice was full of affection.

His gaze made Ye Xin Ran remember the day they got married.

She understood what Xiao Huai’an meant now.

“You… let’s talk about it after your leg heals.”

In an attempt to avoid the situation, Ye Xin Ran quickly backed down.

This man really couldn’t pick the right moment.

“You should focus on rehabilitating your leg first.”

“Alright.”

Xiao Huai’an finally released Ye Xin Ran, allowing her to stand up. Then, with her support, he slowly got to his feet.

The long-term leg injury made him hesitate when taking his first step.

He wasn’t afraid of the pain, but he feared that when he walked again, his leg would still feel weak.

“It will hurt a little, but you can make it through. Just bear with it for a while.” Ye Xin Ran comforted him.

Xiao Huai’an took a deep breath and firmly stepped forward with one foot.

The sharp pain from his ankle spread all the way up to his thigh.

But he could feel the control his body had over his ankle.

Xiao Huai’an quickly moved the other foot.

Every step and speed were fully under his control.

This feeling of having complete control over his body was something he hadn’t experienced in a long time.

He had finally regained the sensation he had before his leg injury.

“Wife, my leg is better! My leg is really better!”

For the first time since their marriage, Xiao Huai’an showed an expression of excitement.

He released Ye Xin Ran’s support and, leaning on his cane, began walking faster around the room.

“Slow down, slow down a bit.”

Ye Xin Ran, moved by Xiao Huai’an’s emotion, felt some excitement as well.

But she didn’t forget to remind him: “Your leg is still healing, no intense movement. You should rest after walking for a bit.”

“Okay.”

Xiao Huai’an agreed, but as soon as the words left his mouth, he went straight to the courtyard.

Thud, thud, thud.

The sound of the cane hitting the ground attracted everyone’s attention.

The three children ran from the back yard and gathered around, watching Xiao Huai’an walk.

“Uncle, is your leg better now?” Chang An asked with concern.

“It’s better!” Xiao Huai’an answered.

“Uncle, do you still need to use those two canes to walk?” Chang Ping asked, confused as to why he still needed the canes if he was healed.

“No need, in a few more days I’ll be able to throw the canes away.”

“That’s great, that’s great!”

The children cheered loudly, circling around Xiao Huai’an.

But the laughter sounded especially harsh to the mother and son next door.

“Mother, what are they laughing about? From the sound of it, Xiao Huai’an’s leg is going to be better?”

Zhang Po Zi said, “His leg has been injured for so long, how could it get better?”

“But listen…” Zhang Da Shan lowered his voice.

“Chang An and the others are saying: Uncle’s leg is going to be better!”

“Mother, if his leg gets better, won’t our plan be ruined?”

“Isn’t it because of you!”

Zhang Po Zi, for the first time, showed some anger toward her son.

“If it weren’t for you always being so timid, maybe by now we’d have already succeeded. But now, look. Once Xiao Huai’an’s leg is fully healed, you won’t get anything!”

“This can’t be blamed on me. You told me to find an opportunity, and up until now, I haven’t seen any opportunity!”

“I knew you were too timid!”

The two of them complained to each other, and in the end, Zhang Da Shan pushed Zhang Po Zi to the ground with force. “The plan was yours, don’t blame everything on me!”

Zhang Po Zi didn’t expect her son to really get angry. She quickly stood up and tried to calm him down.

“It’s all my fault, all my fault. Dear son, don’t be angry, I won’t bring it up again. What’s the big deal with Ye Xin Ran? We can find someone better.”

The two of them were left with nothing to say to each other, creating a stark contrast with the Xiao family, who were separated by just one courtyard.

The next day, Ye Xin Ran woke up early and packed her medicine box.

Today was the day she had previously arranged to treat Lady Leng.

She took the carriage to Wei’s residence, where Lady Leng’s maid was already waiting early.

When she arrived at the back courtyard, she saw Lady Leng in high spirits, arranging flowers in a vase.

“Miss Ye, you’re here. Do you think this peony looks nice?”

Lady Leng showed her a purple peony.

“It looks beautiful!” Ye Xin Ran nodded. “Lady Leng seems to be in a good mood today.”

“My health is better, so my spirits are much improved.”

“And, Jing Yi and the others are about to arrive. I wanted to tidy up the courtyard a bit before they come.”

Seeing Ye Xin Ran’s lack of reaction, Lady Leng quickly explained, “Jing Yi is my useless son. His cousin, Chang Qing, is also coming along.”

“Chang Qing’s health has never been good. When he arrives, if there’s a chance, could you please take a look at him as well, Miss Ye?”

“Of course.”

Ye Xin Ran followed Lady Leng into the inner room.

She checked Lady Leng’s health again.

“Lady Leng’s health has improved much more than I expected.”

Ye Xin Ran was very satisfied with this result.

“After two more treatments and a couple of doses of medicine, she’ll be fully recovered.”

“Really? Just taking the medicine will work? We don’t need to do that surgery you mentioned before?”

Lady Leng was a bit surprised.

Before this, she had been somewhat worried.

After all, the surgery Ye Xin Ran had mentioned was something she had never even heard of.

“No need!”

Ye Xin Ran smiled and reassured her. “Lady, your health is good. Plus, with the treatment over the past period of time, the prolapsed part has improved a lot. With a little more attention and care, it will be fine.”

“Oh, that’s wonderful!”

Lady Leng’s gratitude was evident.

“I knew it, I knew you were really capable.”

“If only my sister could come here too, I would definitely have you take a look at her. As long as you treat her, she’ll surely get better.”