Gorgeous Female Tenants

Chapter 80: Knife Injuries

Xu Xiangbei gave a wry smile, "Don’t get the wrong idea, I’m asking you to help me apply medicine. My back was cut by a knife, and I’m afraid of infection."

Gu Xinyan felt so embarrassed she wished she could dig a hole and crawl inside, her face as red as a ripe apple. "Oh, is that so? Just apply some medicine, that’s enough? No need to go to the hospital?"

"No need for such a hassle, just some medicine."

Xu Xiangbei lay down on the sofa, and Gu Xinyan carefully took the alcohol-dipped cotton, looking at the bloody wound, hesitating to start.

Seeing that Gu Xinyan hadn’t moved for a while, Xu Xiangbei grew a bit impatient, chuckling, "Hurry up, my body is so nice to look at that you’ve become mesmerized."

Gu Xinyan brushed the hair covering her forehead to the back of her head, shyly saying, "I’m not interested in looking at your body, I’m scared it might hurt."

Xu Xiangbei found it amusing, "Divine sister, the wound’s on me, what are you afraid of the pain for."

Gu Xinyan glared at Xu Xiangbei, "I’m afraid it’ll hurt you."

Hearing Gu Xinyan say she’s afraid the wound hurts, Xu Xiangbei felt a rush of joy in his heart, thinking ’this girl does care for me’, yet he put on a disdainful face, "A real man, not afraid of such a wound. I’ve had worse injuries before. Stop dawdling, are you waiting for my wound to get infected before you help apply medicine?"

Under Xu Xiangbei’s urging, Gu Xinyan began to gently use the cotton ball to dab at the wound, which looked like a baby’s mouth turned outward.

It didn’t feel particularly painful at first, but when the alcohol and antiseptic were applied, the wound felt like it was burning, causing Xu Xiangbei’s muscles to twitch continuously.

Seeing Xu Xiangbei’s body trembling, Gu Xinyan became nervous and quickly stopped, "Is it very painful? Can you handle it? If not, don’t force yourself."

Xu Xiangbei turned his head with a mischievous smile, "You’re so wishy-washy, what’re you hesitating for, delivering a baby? Apply more strength, hurry up with the medicine."

Helping you apply medicine out of kindness, and all you do is scold, it’s disgusting.

Gu Xinyan, disregarding whether Xu Xiangbei was in pain, since he asked her to apply more strength, she did just that, using the cotton to wipe all over the wound and tossing the blood-soaked cotton into the trash.

Xu Xiangbei’s face turned pale from the pain, and he clambered up from the sofa, his forehead covered in cold sweat, "You’re not applying medicine, you’re clearly trying to murder your husband. Did you fancy some pretty boy and want to kill me to go with him?"

Seeing Xu Xiangbei start babbling again, Gu Xinyan became so angry that her eyes reddened, "I’m not dealing with you anymore, carry me downstairs. Bring my wheelchair down too."

Xu Xiangbei curiously asked, "Why do you want to go downstairs? Finished reading your book?"

"I don’t feel like reading anymore, I want to take a stroll around the neighborhood."

"Then be careful, don’t go out the gate, just wander inside the neighborhood. There are lots of vehicles outside, even fully-legged people might get hit, let alone you on a wheelchair."

Xu Xiangbei kindly reminded Gu Xinyan of her mobility issues, not to wander around, but Gu Xinyan found his words very abrasive, her face turning cold, "No need for you to worry. Just take me downstairs."

Gu Xinyan secretly clenched her palm, holding a bank card inside, left by her sister for her to use when needed.

Due to his injured back, Xu Xiangbei couldn’t carry her piggyback, so he held her in front, like cradling a big rag doll.

Being held by Xu Xiangbei, Gu Xinyan felt a bit shy pressed against his strong chest, intentionally keeping some distance, but Xu Xiangbei chided, "Don’t move around, the wound on my back still hurts. If I can’t hold on and you fall, don’t blame me."

Gu Xinyan got startled and stayed still, obediently letting Xu Xiangbei carry her downstairs while his hand lightly stroked her soft legs, taking advantage.

Xu Xiangbei placed Gu Xinyan on a chair by the door, then went upstairs to get the wheelchair.

Xu Xiangbei brought the wheelchair down from upstairs, fiddling with the auto-drive switch, looking helpless, "The auto-drive is broken, you can’t go for a stroll."

Gu Xinyan spoke firmly, "It’s okay, I’ll just turn around the neighborhood, not go far. No need for auto-drive, I can manually turn the wheels."

The more Gu Xinyan wanted to go out, the more Xu Xiangbei seemed to purposely make things difficult, "Haha, you might not be able to manually turn the wheels either, one wheel is askew, can’t move."

"Can you help me fix the askew wheel?"

Xu Xiangbei leered at Gu Xinyan, "In this hot weather, you want me to fix the wheelchair, it’s not impossible. After I fix it, what do I get in return?"

Seeing Xu Xiangbei asking for terms, Gu Xinyan didn’t get annoyed, calmly saying, "Helping others is the essence of being human, and we’re good neighbors too. Didn’t you promise my sister to take good care of me, right, Brother Xiangbei?"

Seeing Gu Xinyan determined to go out, Xu Xiangbei had to agree, "Fine, I’ll see if I can fix it. I’m a doctor, not a mechanic, don’t get your hopes up."

After a long look, Xu Xiangbei took a screwdriver and a small hammer from the toolbox, squatted down, struggled for a good twenty minutes, and finally fixed the wheelchair wheel, turning smoothly like before.

Wiping the sweat off his forehead, Xu Xiangbei showed a satisfied smile, "It’s fixed, nearly wore me out."

Gu Xinyan’s eyes revealed an expression of joy, "Thanks."

"Just thanks isn’t very meaningful, how about letting me give you a kiss as reward, hmmm?"

Gu Xinyan glanced at Xu Xiangbei and couldn’t help but laugh, pulled out a tissue from her pocket and handed it over, holding back her laughter, "This tissue is your reward, your face is dirty, use it to wipe."

Seeing Gu Xinyan’s smiling expression, Xu Xiangbei was quite surprised, what’s so funny.

Looking in the mirror, it turned out when he wiped his sweat earlier, he smeared grease on his forehead, forming a big "king" character, no wonder Gu Xinyan laughed.

Wiping off the grime from his forehead, Xu Xiangbei stretched his hand to lightly touch Gu Xinyan’s pretty chin, "You look really good when you smile, give your grandfather another smile."

Gu Xinyan playfully swatted Xu Xiangbei’s hand away, as he pretended to be hurt, "Ouch, murdered your husband, murdered your husband again."

Gu Xinyan’s face reddened, unable to stand Xu Xiangbei’s silliness, she quickly turned the wheelchair herself, escaping the villa, "Shameless, don’t talk nonsense, you’re not my husband. Until you heal my leg, this girl won’t marry you."

Once out of the villa, she was like a bird freed from its cage, finding everything novel.

The neighborhood was pedestrian-car separated, cars weren’t allowed in, they all had to park in the underground garage. The wide, safe asphalt paths were perfect for her to wheel around.

Various flowers and plants grew on both sides of the path, butterflies extended their vibrant wings fluttering among them, while birds flew like lightning between the trees.

Watching those freely flying birds, Gu Xinyan showed a look of envy.

If only she could grow wings like a bird and soar through nature, how delightful that would be.

Passing through the villa area, she reached outside the neighborhood at a boutique supermarket entrance, where Xu Xiangbei bought ribs from.

She hadn’t gone alone to a supermarket for a long time; she used to go with her sister and Sister Wu.

Looking at the bustling people, she felt a bit overwhelmed, but seeing the dazzling assortment of goods on the shelves, she forgot her fear, became courageous, and joyfully wheeled herself into the supermarket.