"Take off your mask," the bodyguard said in a tough tone.
Shen Ximan resisted slightly. She couldn't be too obedient.
"I'm not very convenient to take it off."
As soon as she said this, all the bodyguards immediately fixed their vigilant gazes on her. Each of them looked ready for a fight.
"This is the rule set by the old master and the second young master. All visitors must register their information through facial recognition. I told you to take it off, so you have to!"
She stared coldly at the bodyguard and didn't resist anymore.
The burn scar on half of her face made everyone present gasp.
The leading bodyguard was immediately stunned and disgustedly turned his face away.
Qian Li heard the commotion and walked to the elevator entrance. "What's going on?"
When he saw Shen Ximan's face, the guilt in his eyes instantly showed.
"All of you step back! Let that nurse come over."
The bodyguards obediently made way, lowering their heads and not daring to look at her.
Shen Ximan put on her mask and pushed the cart to face Qian Li.
"Thank you."
Qian Li didn't know how to explain for a moment. He could only frown and console her. "This is the rule. I hope you don't mind. I apologize to you on behalf of my clumsy subordinates."
She shook her head with a smile. "You're being too polite. I'm used to it."
With that, she opened the door and entered the ward.
Every time he saw this nurse, Qian Li felt uncomfortable.
It was as if there was a stone weighing on his chest, making it difficult for him to breathe.
Her words "I'm used to it" made him frequently think of Miss Shen Er.
Self - blame, guilt, and helplessness.
These were all the shackles that Qian Li still couldn't break free from.
The accident at the cooperation meeting was too profound for him. He simply couldn't get over it or forget it. It constantly tortured him in his mind.
Shen Ximan sat on the bedside chair, twirling the needle and observing Bo Yanhai's reaction.
The effect of stimulating the nerves was indeed remarkable.
His fingers twitched more frequently than before, and his breathing became heavier.
"Grandpa, I'm Ximan. Can you hear me?"
Her eyes turned red and her voice choked with sobs.
The old man in the bed had white hair and a white beard. If it weren't for his weak breathing, she was really afraid that he would just pass away.
If that happened, Shen Ximan would be trapped in a dilemma of guilt for the rest of her life.
She hoped so much to see her grandpa open his eyes with her own eyes. She hoped so much that he would blow his beard and glare at her again, scolding and educating her.
"Uh..."
Bo Yanhai suddenly opened his mouth and let out a deep sigh.
Shen Ximan's tears fell on the back of his hand, and she froze.
"Grandpa? Grandpa!"
She didn't dare to shout loudly for fear of attracting Qian Li's attention.
She called out a few times, but he fell silent again.
He was as calm as if nothing had happened.
The strings of her excitement snapped, and she slumped her shoulders helplessly.
"Grandpa, am I being too impatient?"
Shen Ximan murmured to herself and sniffled aggrievedly.
Just as she got up and was about to leave, the window was suddenly opened.
Before the sound of shock and fear could escape her lips, a pair of strong and warm hands covered her lips behind the medical mask.
"Be quiet, or I'll kill you!"
The sharp object pressing against her waist made Shen Ximan's heart leap to her throat.
She recognized this voice. It was Bo Siming!
But for the sake of her own life at the moment, she had no choice but to nod in agreement.
He carefully tied her hands behind her back first, and then tiptoed to Bo Yanhai's bedside, raising the dagger.
"What are you doing?" Shen Ximan didn't expect him to act so quickly, and to take such a big risk to come and commit the crime himself.
Bo Siming was wearing a mask, but his vicious expression was hard to hide.
"Are you blind? Can't you see that I'm going to send him to hell?"
"Mr. Qian Li and the bodyguards are right outside! Aren't you afraid of being caught?"
Her voice was trembling. She was so afraid that he would act.
She would never forget the scene of her grandpa collapsing in front of her. She had been helpless once, and she would never let him do it again. Even if she had to give it all, she wouldn't allow it!
Bo Siming sneered. "If I were afraid of them, I wouldn't have come myself."
He straightened up and looked at her with great interest.
"As for you, you've really caught my attention."
He looked at her, took a step forward with his leg, and pressed the tip of the knife against her chin. Under the dim light, it glinted faintly.
"Has anyone ever told you that you look a lot like someone?"
Shen Ximan swallowed hard and shook her head.
"But I think you look especially like her. Especially those frightened eyes. They make me really want to bully you a bit."
"You should have heard of that person. She's Shen Ximan, the second young lady of the Shen family."
Shock made her hold her breath, but on the surface, she had to pretend to be confused and frightened. This high - level acting was so torturous.
Bo Siming used the sharp knife to cut the string of her mask. He was surprised for a few seconds at first, and then his interest suddenly increased and he smiled.
"My God, it's simply amazing!"
His almost perverted expression stared straight at her. "Your experience is so similar to that woman's! It's a pity that she was prettier than you. You're really so ugly that it's hard to look at."
Knock, knock, knock. The door was suddenly knocked on.
"Have you changed the medicine?" Qian Li asked suspiciously.
Bo Siming's smile immediately disappeared. He stared at her coldly and said, "Say what you should say. If you dare to shout for help, I'll send you to the underworld with this old man. Do you understand?"
It was a lie to say that Shen Ximan wasn't afraid at the moment.
But her goal was clear. Hatred made her keep a clear head.
She nodded firmly and tried to keep her voice normal.
"I've already changed it. I'll come out right away!"
Bo Siming was so angry that he scratched her neck with the tip of the knife and scolded in a low voice, "You're really stupid! Couldn't you have said in five minutes?"
It seemed that he was also afraid of being caught on the spot.
Shen Ximan pretended to be aggrieved and forced out a few tears.
"I... I don't know what to say either..."
He quickly put away the dagger. "Forget it. I'll have to act another time."
Bo Siming glanced at Bo Yanhai behind him. Reluctantly, he opened the window and was about to slip away. Before leaving, he didn't forget to give her a business card.
"Call me in half an hour. If you dare not follow my instructions, I'll make sure you can't stay in this hospital. Do you hear me?"
Shen Ximan nodded woodenly, acting the part of a frightened person vividly.
After watching him leave with her own eyes, she closed the window, pushed the cart and walked out.
"Why did it take so long today?" Qian Li looked at her suspiciously.
"The old master's finger moved a bit when I was changing his medicine today. I was so excited that I was stunned for a moment. Please forgive me."
She lowered her head and apologized sincerely, her heart pounding.
Fortunately, there was a spare mask in the pocket of her nurse's uniform. Otherwise, with his sharp observation skills, he would definitely notice something was wrong!
"Please keep the old master's situation a secret. Don't tell anyone."
Qian Li became serious. "If I hear any rumors, don't blame me for not warning you in advance. You can go."
Shen Ximan obediently nodded and pushed the cart away.
After watching her leave, he vigilantly entered the ward and inspected it again. After making sure there were no problems, he came out and stood guard at the door.