64 Attentiveness

Tang Hai said, "I've already bought the things and I'm downstairs at the hospital. Just tell me your room number, or else the things I bought will be wasted."

Xia Xin had no choice but to tell Tang Hai her room number, and he arrived shortly after.

Setting down the fruit basket and milk, Tang Hai went through the usual routine of inquiring about her condition. Xia Xin thought he was about to leave, but unexpectedly, he offered, "Since your leg isn't convenient right now, let me wash an apple for you."

After saying that, Tang Hai took an apple and left, not giving Xia Xin a chance to refuse. Then Tang Hai proceeded to help Xia Xin get hot water and cut fruit, behaving like a boyfriend would.

Even a lady in the same ward said to Xia Xin, "These days it's hard to find such diligent men. You should cherish him!"

Xia Xin hurriedly explained, "Ma'am, you've misunderstood. He's just my colleague."