Chapter 362
"It's her, Zhang Xuening!"
Ji Bingran whispered, "You know her, right? She often trends online. Aren't you a bit excited? Not excited? Hmph! Lying, aren't you men fond of this type—first love face, national goddess!"
She shot a sidelong glance, somewhat jealous.
"No!"
Xia Bei hurriedly shook his head.
But he felt a bit guilty because he was indeed a bit excited. It was the first time he'd seen such a big star!
Moreover, she had a good reputation, not like those messy female stars always caught up in scandals.
"Doctor!"
On the bed, the patient seemed somewhat dazed, her face pale. She glanced at Ji Bingran, and her gaze fell curiously on the young man beside him.
She had heard the commotion outside earlier. Could this so-called doctor they invited be the one in front of her?
He looked too young, at most in his early twenties!
How could someone his age be specially invited by the hospital director to treat her?
"Xuening, they say this guy has some skills. Let him take a look first. Don't worry, your mom is here! He won't dare to mess around. There's nothing to fear. No matter how much money it costs, mom will make sure you're good as new, just as beautiful as before!"
Zhu Yuling came in, walked to the bedside, and looked at her daughter with deep affection.
But Xia Bei keenly noticed that the moment she walked in, the daughter on the bed had her pupils contract, showing a hint of fear.
What was going on?
Xia Bei frowned, realizing there was some issue between this mother and daughter.
However, it had nothing to do with him—he was there to treat the patient.
"Miss Zhang, my surname is Xia. I'm here specifically to treat you." Xia Bei smiled and walked up.
"Dr. Xia!"
Zhang Xuening smiled slightly, politely greeting him, then said, somewhat dejectedly, "Can I still be cured, return to how I was? Is it very troublesome? Will it require a lot of surgeries?"
"Xuening, don't be afraid. Technology is so advanced now, treating you is simple. If he can't do it, mom will find someone else; there are plenty out there. As long as money can solve it, there's nothing that can't be fixed."
Zhu Yuling said.
"Mom, I know, but even if it's restored well, it won't be the same as before! It's not me anymore!" Zhang Xuening bit her red lips, her eyes misting over.
Women love beauty, especially glamorous stars like her, who value their appearance highly.
"Well, there's no choice. Who told you to be careless and fall on your own! You really are something, falling at home and even dragging down the mirror with you, causing so many cuts. If your dad hadn't called the ambulance in time, the consequences would have been unimaginable."
Zhu Yuling frowned, suddenly starting to blame her.
"That's not my dad!"
Zhang Xuening gritted her teeth, a trace of resentment in her eyes.
"What do you mean not your dad? Are you looking for a beating, girl? We're married, so what else could he be? Hasn't he treated you well? Why can't you stand to see your mom happy!"
Zhu Yuling's face darkened, her tone becoming sharp, speaking unkindly to her daughter.
Zhang Xuening said nothing, but her glare was stubborn.
"When he comes, you better call him 'Dad.' Otherwise, I won't let you off! He's so great, good to me, good to you, and so attentive to you. Where else can you find such a good stepdad!"
Zhu Yuling shouted again.
At this moment, Xia Bei furrowed his brows, unable to bear it any longer. This woman was so harsh, even to her own daughter.
"Ms. Zhu, why don't you step out for a moment?"
Xia Bei said unceremoniously.
"What? You're telling me to go out? I'm her mother, why should I leave? I need to stay here, prevent you from doing anything to my daughter. What if you take photos and leak them!"
Upon hearing this, Zhu Yuling almost exploded, glaring fiercely.
"Ms. Zhu, I need to treat your daughter, and she needs a stable mood during this. Your presence only agitates her. Moreover, Ms. Zhang would probably prefer that you leave, right?"
Xia Bei said coldly.
"Xuening would never think that way; I'm her mother, her closest person. She feels safe with me around; she can't live without me." Zhu Yuling sneered.
"Mom, please go out. Dr. Xia already mentioned that I need treatment. I'm an adult now. I don't need your consent; the doctor can treat me."
Zhang Xuening spoke up.
"What? Xuening, you..."
Zhu Yuling was stunned, not expecting her daughter to side with an outsider against her, her own mother!
For the first time in all these years!
"Mom!"
Zhang Xuening called out again.
Zhu Yuling's face turned iron-blue. She glared at her daughter, then at Xia Bei with resentment, turned and walked out, muttering curses about ungrateful wolves and raising a daughter for nothing.
This woman...
Xia Bei was filled with loathing inside.
Seeing the daughter on the bed, he felt a bit sympathetic. Having such a mother, her life must feel suffocating, just like him with his lousy father! Actually, they were quite similar.
"Miss Zhang, let me first check your wounds..."
Xia Bei moved forward, bending down, getting close enough to uncover the bandages carefully. Her delicate, enchanting face was just inches away, her misty, beautiful eyes fluttering with a hint of shyness, making one's heart race. There was also a gentle, pleasant fragrance unique to virgins that drifted to his nose, and Xia Bei couldn't help but feel a wave of intoxication...