The CEO’s Unkown Wife
Chapter 423 Devoted Herself_1

Chapter 423: Chapter 423 Devoted Herself_1

Huo Qilin looked at Xia Qingtian as though it was only natural.

"No need, I have a nurse." Xia Qingtian refused.

Yet Huo Qilin remained unfazed. "A nurse is a nurse, and I am me. Had you not gone all out to protect me this time, I would definitely be the one injured."

"You are now my savior. If I don’t stay to look after you and just let you fend for yourself in the hospital, would I still be considered human?"

"You..." Xia Qingtian frowned, planning to refuse again.

But Huo Qilin didn’t give her the chance, he cut her off.

"Moreover, I am currently at a critical stage in advancing my career. If people hear about this, they will just think that I am ungrateful; that my savior is injured and in the hospital and all I did is gather fans and make money. How will people see me then?"

"Who will follow an artist of poor character? In the entertainment industry, nobody dares to approach such a figure. I don’t want to end up alone, unable to make like-minded friends."

Xia Qingtian was left speechless, unable to refute him.

In the end, she stammered, "What about your work? You said yourself you’re in a critical stage of your career and need exposure. Staying in the hospital affects your work."

Huo Qilin, who seemed to have anticipated her arguments, calmly replied, "I won’t neglect work. The first album sold well; I am currently composing and writing lyrics for the second album."

"In the end, an artist must rely on their skill to get recognition. Even if I don’t get much exposure for a while, as long as I can produce quality work after some time, my popularity will not only remain but could soar even higher."

Xia Qingtian then realized that before she woke up, Huo Qilin was composing songs for his second album.

Seeing her silence, Huo Qilin, in order to stay, continued to persuade her, "This time, it’s my debt of gratitude. If I don’t repay it, I will feel very uncomfortable. We, the Huo family, never owe anyone. And I don’t want to be indebted to you all the time."

"Let me stay and take care of you, to repay the favor I owe."

Xia Qingtian was immediately left speechless by his words.

She also understood the torment of owing someone a favor; she herself doesn’t like the feeling of being indebted to someone.

So, she didn’t refuse anymore, "Alright."

However, she had no intention of letting Huo Qilin take care of her. Let him stay in the hospital to compose. After all, it doesn’t matter where he composes. As his boss and manager, she could still supervise him in the hospital.

And so, it was decided.

Huo Qilin took on the duty of caring for her conscientiously. "How are you feeling now? Are you hungry?"

He hadn’t mentioned it, but now that he did, Xia Qingtian realised she was indeed hungry.

From yesterday until now, she had nothing.

"I’m hungry." She obediently nodded.

"Then wait for me..." He immediately left the ward.

About ten minutes later, he returned to the ward drenched in sweat, holding a bowl of hot chicken porridge.

Afraid the porridge would cool down, he ran all the way back.

"The doctor said that you need to eat light food for a few days, so I bought you porridge."

Huo Qilin said and then pushed over the hospital patient meal table. He helped Xia Qingtian sit up from the bed, placing a pillow at her waist for comfort.

Xia Qingtian’s right hand was broken and couldn’t exert any force, so she could only use her left hand.

Even though her left hand was a bit clumsy, she could still manage to eat. It just wasn’t as convenient as using her right hand, and it took effort, making her sweat and not filling her up.

"Let me feed you." A hint of pity flashed in Huo Qilin’s eyes.

"It’s not necessary." Xia Qingtian refused. "I can do it myself."

She planned to slowly spoon the porridge when it was still hot.

Once it cooled down, she would pick up the bowl and drink directly from it, without having to use the spoon.

Huo Qilin ignored her refusal as he looked at her pale and haggard face. He strongly took the spoon and bowl from her hand and moved it to her mouth.

"Open your mouth." His voice was full of assertiveness.

Xia Qingtian opened her mouth subconsciously. Before she could react, the porridge was already in her mouth.

After the first bite, she stopped refusing.

Having someone to take care of you is indeed very convenient.

The bowl of porridge was quickly finished, and her stomach felt much more at ease. She let out a sigh of relief; there was a sense of happiness to being able to eat when she was hungry.

Once it happened once, it was bound to happen again.

The next day, when Huo Qilin picked up the chopsticks to feed her, she was already at ease.

Xia Qingtian knew he wanted to make up for the past, so she left him to it.

Two days passed.

Xia Qingtian’s health improved significantly. She could even, with someone accompanying her, walk down to the hospital’s ground floor for a bit of sun.

Now that Huo Qilin saw her as his lifesaver, he personally looked after Xia Qingtian even though there was a nurse. Even for tasks he wasn’t familiar with, he would not let the nurse help, instead, he would ask the nurse for guidance and learn.

In just two days, he could already take a test for a professional nursing certificate.

Of course, it was only natural that Huo Qilin was the one accompanying Xia Qingtian downstairs to get some sun.

They both came to the hospital garden.

After receiving the blessing of the sun rays, Xia Qingtian felt revitalized.

The warm sunlight was so comfortable on her body.

She didn’t want to return to her room, preferring to stay in the sun a bit longer.

Huo Qilin indulged her, telling her she could stay outside as long as she wanted, he was there with her.

But not everything goes as we plan.

She was sitting downstairs for less than ten minutes when suddenly, she heard someone yell.

"They’re over there..."

Xia Qingtian heard the noise, lazily opened her eyes and looked towards the origin of the sound. A group of people carrying cameras and microphones was headed towards them.

Before she and Huo Qilin could react, they were surrounded.

"Miss Xia, are you and Huo Qilin dating?"

"Are you using your position to date your own artist?"

"Rumours say that you are already married, is that true?"

"Huo Qilin, are you the third wheel in this situation?"

"Is the relationship between you two genuine, or is there some kind of transaction?"

"Huo Qilin, Miss Xia, will you consider making your relationship public?"

Xia Qingtian spaced out, entirely clueless about what was happening.

Listening to the chattering reporters, she felt her head throb again.

Huo Qilin noticed her discomfort almost instantly.

"How are you feeling?" he asked with concern.