novelraw Chapter 452 - 466: You can’t force me to do what I don’t want.
Chapter 452 - 466: You can’t force me to do what I don’t want.
"No." Han Xi still pretended to be indifferent, lying motionless on the bed.The footsteps at the door got closer. Su Luo picked up the IV bottle from the medical kit and hung it on the wall next to the bed, then leaned over to help Han Xi insert the needle.
After securing the needle, Su Luo straightened up and tidied the medical kit. "Miss Han, if there’s nothing else, I’ll be going now."
The door to the room was pushed open, and Liao Tingxiao walked in with one hand in his pocket. "Doctor Wang, how are Xiao Xi’s injuries?"
"The wounds are healing well. As long as she keeps receiving the IV, she’ll be fine in a few days."
Liao Tingxiao nodded, indicating for her to leave.
Han Xi turned to lie on her side on the bed, looking coldly at Liao Tingxiao. "Can you leave? I want to rest for a while."
"Once you finish the IV, I’ll accompany you for a walk. I’m afraid you’ll feel cooped up staying in the room all day."
"Anyway, you’re not going to let me go. Before Jing Han comes to rescue me, why don’t you show me around your mansion? But not outside; walking too far will hurt my wounds."
I need to understand the villa’s layout first; at least find out where the study and Liao Tingxiao’s bedroom are.
Liao Tingxiao smiled faintly and nodded. "Alright, I’ll stay here with you, and once you’re done with the IV, I’ll give you a tour."
Han Xi stopped paying attention to him, closed her eyes, and prepared to take a nap.
Nearly an hour later, Liao Tingxiao got up from the sofa, his lips curving into a smile as he looked at the drowsy Han Xi.
He walked over and leaned forward to remove the needle for Han Xi. Feeling the pain in her hand, Han Xi opened her eyes. "Is it done?"
"Yes. Do you want to continue sleeping or go explore with me?"
Han Xi sat up from the bed, raised her hand, and tidied her slightly messy hair. "Let’s go explore."
The two walked out of the bedroom together, with Liao Tingxiao leading the way with one hand in his pocket. "I’ll show you the back garden first."
Han Xi didn’t want to directly mention the study tour, fearing it might reveal her intentions, so she nodded in agreement.
In the villa’s backyard, there was a greenhouse filled with various flowers and plants, some of which Han Xi had never seen before.
Amidst the flowers was a small creek made of piled stones, with a gentle stream flowing through it. The air was filled with the fragrance of flowers, evoking a sense of being amidst a natural paradise.
Liao Tingxiao suddenly stopped, his lips curving slightly as he turned to look at Han Xi. "Do you like it here?"
"It’s alright."
Han Xi replied casually, her mind entirely focused on the distribution list.
Liao Tingxiao moved a few steps closer to Han Xi, raising his hand as if to touch her head, but Han Xi dodged.
Han Xi looked at him with wary eyes. "Liao Tingxiao, I hope you can at least respect me. You can’t force me to do what I don’t want."
"Alright, I respect you. We’ll have plenty of time to spend together in the future."
Liao Tingxiao lowered the hand he had suspended in mid-air into his pocket, raised his eyebrows slightly, and turned to continue walking.
Han Xi exhaled lightly in relief, her heart having been in her throat just moments before.
After leaving the flower house, Lu Jinghan showed Han Xi around the villa’s rooms. His study was on the third floor.
Han Xi followed behind Liao Tingxiao into the study, observing the room. "The decor here is quite traditional."
"Do you like this style?"