He Wanted a Special Gift of Gratitude

Xu Yan instinctively rejected the possibility that Old Madam thought of and said, "I agree with auntie. From what I know, his excellency and Xia Xingchen have no dealings with each other at all."

If they had known each other, they would have greeted each other at the golf court.

"See!" Li Lingyi felt that her words were correct and heaved a sigh of relief amid her triumph.

How could she allow Xia Xingchen to be better than her Xia Xingkong?

…

When Xia Xingchen was invited into the dressing room, many people in black outfits stood guard inside and outside.

She pushed the door open and saw how there were people helping Bai Yeqing wear the protective medical suit.

She did not know whether to retreat or enter at that moment. This was the President's dressing room so how could a normal person just enter?

But he had already glanced from the side, and he said, "Enter."

With that, he used his chin and gestured to the medical staff beside him. The staff immediately brought out a new protective medical suit. "Miss Xia, this is prepared for you."

"Thank you."

"All of you can leave now."

After Bai Yeqing said his piece, everyone retreated.

In a matter of moments, only she and Bai Yeqing were left in the dressing room. She glanced at him to offer her gratitude, but before she could do so, he said, "Wear the clothes first."

She wore the suit over her.

Bai Yeqing glanced at her and walked towards her with heavy footsteps. He stopped when he was right in front of her.

He raised his hand and his long fingers wrapped around her neck which made her breathing constricted. She nervously stepped back on instinct while Bai Yeqing furrowed his brows and seemed dissatisfied.

"Stand over here!"

"…" Xia Xingchen bit down on her lips and stared at him. He had already taken advantage of her… twice… And so she still felt fearful…

He squinted his eyes. "Are you just going to thank me like this?"

Xia Xingchen pouted and seemed indignant but she still obediently walked over.

Bai Yeqing glanced at her and reached out to grab her collar to tighten it.

So…

He just wanted to help her wear her clothes…

Xia Xingchen looked at him. Even though he was wearing an oversized protective medical suit, his disposition made it difficult for one to avert one's gaze.

Especially when he lowered his eyes and was focused on checking whether she had worn her clothes properly, she felt that her heart was burning and many confusing emotions gushed up.

She suddenly said, "Thank you."

The two words were gentle and sweet as though it were clouds in the sky.

Bai Yeqing looked at her with a deep gaze. "Are you scared?"

She immediately shook her head. "No."

With him around, she felt especially safe.

As though he was the sky and the mountain top that would never fall.

"Wear your mask and gloves properly." Bai Yeqing helped her put on the mask. His movements were not gentle at all but when his long fingers brushed past her cheeks, she felt that her whole body was going to melt.

In a deep voice, he ordered, "When we enter later, no matter what happens, you are not allowed to take off your mask and gloves even if you meet your father."

His tone was overbearing and left no room for negotiation.

However, Xia Xingchen felt that it was a sweet gesture. "Okay, I will listen to you."

Bai Yeqing seemed satisfied with how obedient she was and glanced at her a few more times before putting on his mask.

Xia Xingchen took off her mask and suddenly said, "Actually, I still have not told you one more thank you."

"Huh?"

"My work matter…" Xia Xingchen softly said and her eyes were filled with gratitude.

Upon the mention of this incident, Bai Yeqing still seemed angry with it and he coldly scoffed. "It was an unnecessary move on my side! Your ability to attract men is not bad at all. With Yu Zenan as your protector, why would you still need my help?"

She was not angry with him and instead, she smiled. "What's the big deal? I can just cook a meal for you to repay you. Alright?"

The phone call she had with Xia Dabai before immediately entered her mind. Could it be that he thought the person she planned to cook a meal for was him?

"Who cares? The chef in the house has great cooking skills."

He had the same treatment as the man she had cooked for and moreover, he was not the first one. He feared that he would not be able to gulp down the meal she would cook.

"Then what do you want me to do?"

Bai Yeqing remained silent and his gaze landed on her. He seemed to be thinking of something and his gaze on her seemed to be getting hotter and hotter.

She shivered under his stare and only heard his hoarse voice. "What I want to eat is not just a simple meal…"

The man's gaze was coquettish and she felt her whole body getting hotter and danger silently crept in.

She pretended she did not understand and turned around to leave. "Since we have worn our protective suit, let's quickly head out!"

With that, she did not pause and quickly opened the door. Even when she walked to the entrance, she could still feel his fiery hot stare behind her.

Her heart seemed to be beating like a drum. 'Thump-thump.'

Bai Yeqing looked at her flustered look in amusement. He suddenly felt that playing with her was an amusing thing.

…

In each quarantine ward, many patients stayed there.

Many officials and medical staff, as well as the media, stayed by Bai Yeqing's side while Xia Xingchen as a family member walked behind them.

When they entered the hospital ward, he had a sincere conversation with the patients. When he shook hands with the patients, he even took off his gloves.

Xia Xingchens heart tightened as she stood at the back, recalling the words he said to not take off her mask and gloves. She almost could not help herself to put his gloves on for him yet…

She could not…

In front of others, all she could do was admire him…

Moreover, in such a position and in front of a national crisis, his life was disregarded.

In front of a quarantine ward, everyone stopped their footsteps.

Fu Yichen's expression turned serious. "Your excellency, patients living in this ward are all the recently infected patients. Now, the risk of spreading the disease is still high so we advise you to not go in for the time being."

Bai Yeqing did not say anything and merely turned back to look at Xia Xingchen. Xia Xingchen felt sad in her heart but she did not want Bai Yeqing to take the risk with her either.

Initially, she only wanted to ask him for help and never thought he would personally come!

"Doctor Fu, your excellency, it is too dangerous inside. Let me go in alone." Xia Xingchen stepped forward and stopped beside Fu Yichen.

Leng Fei said, "Your excellency, come after two days."

Bai Yeqing glanced at her with a gaze that was deep and incomprehensible. In the next instant, she heard his command. "All of you, retreat. You don't have to follow in."

Leng Fei immediately understood his thoughts and disagreed. "Your excellency, this is too dangerous. You still have many political matters to settle…"

"You retreat as well!" Bai Yeqing straightforwardly cut off Leng Fei's words. His tone was firm and had no room for rebuttal.

Leng Fei and Fu Yichen looked at each other. Leng Fei motioned at Fu Yichen to say something and yet Fu Yichen was so helpless that he could only say, "Everyone, please leave. Miss Xia, stay behind."

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