At that moment, Qin Xiao felt a bit distressed, but no matter how distressed he was, he never thought of giving up.
Since Xiao Li no longer remembered him, he'd just have to start all over with her.
On the wedding day, Qin Xiao truly hadn't expected Xiao Li to marry him, but she did, and when he held her hand and walked into the civil affairs bureau, he couldn't describe how happy he was.
However, to this day, he still didn't understand why Xiao Li's attitude towards him changed overnight.
Initially, he thought Xiao Li knew about Xiao Zhennan's health condition and married him to reassure Xiao Zhennan.
So even after getting married, Qin Xiao didn't touch her; he hoped to wait until Xiao Li was willing before approaching her.
That night, a kiss ignited his entire body with passion and desire. He couldn't control his longing for her, but when he sensed Xiao Li's resistance, he immediately stopped, until the moment Xiao Li came into his embrace willingly...
In that moment, he no longer suppressed himself and simply loved her wholeheartedly...
During these ten days, the time they spent together was so sweet, but that sweetness soon evaporated.
Qin Xiao knew he had become somewhat anxious and insecure.
Taking a deep breath, Qin Xiao said softly, "Let's not think too much for now. We're tired recently; let's have a good rest!
Tomorrow, we'll be heading to S City."
Xiao Li nodded, "Alright, let's sleep!"
That night, the two of them didn't stay up whispering; they just held each other as they slept.
The next day, neither of them brought up whether or not to have children. Xiao Li hadn't made up her mind, and Qin Xiao didn't want to pressure her into speaking...
They had a simple breakfast and then flew back to S City.
After arriving in S City, Qin Xiao first took Xiao Li to a villa in the city. When he secretly visited Xiao Li before, he would occasionally stay for a few days, so the place was kept clean.
Upon reaching the villa, Qin Xiao took Xiao Li inside, "This villa is far from the school. Tomorrow I'll go look at buying an apartment near the school to make it easier for you to commute."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Li quickly replied, "There's no need. I know we have money, but we shouldn't spend it recklessly.
Besides, when attending school, I'll be staying in the dormitory."
Hearing this, Qin Xiao's face darkened, and he turned Xiao Li around to face him, "First, I don't need to use family money to buy a home. I can provide for you by myself.
Second, do you think it's appropriate for you to live in the dormitory now?"
Being confronted like this, Xiao Li finally realized that she was now a married woman. Staying in a dorm and leaving Qin Xiao alone seemed inappropriate...
Xiao Li chuckled, "Hehe... I momentarily forgot. You go ahead and buy it!"
Qin Xiao laughed at her reaction, "No rush. Once you return to school, they'll probably assign you for an internship. Currently, we don't know which hospital you'll be assigned to.
For the next few days, I'll drive you. Once we know which hospital you'll be placed at, I'll buy a place nearby."
Xiao Li blinked, "For the first few days, you don't need to drive me. I can stay in the dorm for a few days.
Being apart for a few days is manageable, right?
Also, the apartment doesn't have to be near the hospital. When interning, sometimes I might be on call and not come home for dozens of hours.
Why not buy it near the school? It'll be more convenient for your work too."
Qin Xiao gently kissed Xiao Li's forehead, "My position at the school is only part of my job; it's not my main one. I have another job to attend to.
Buying a place near the school might not even be convenient."
Xiao Li became curious, "What job?"
Qin Xiao smiled, "I'll tell you later. For now, let's tidy up and rest!"
Xiao Li quietly muttered, "Keeping me in suspense," then went to bathe and prepare for rest.
The next day, Qin Xiao drove Xiao Li back to the Medical University. The semester hadn't started, so there weren't many people around.
Xiao Li went to the dormitory to retrieve her things, and Qin Xiao went to sign the employment contract.
When Xiao Li arrived at the dorm, the three roommates were still asleep. They had stayed up late gaming and only slept in the early morning, now they were sound asleep.
Seeing this, Xiao Li habitually placed the breakfasts she carried on the table and opened each box.
Then she quietly waited for the delicious scent to wake them up.
Soon, the three who were sleeping soundly twitched their noses, then slowly opened their eyes a little before finally waking up completely...
Xiao Li just sat and watched their movements. Such scenes happened frequently before, so Xiao Li wasn't surprised by their actions in the least.
She could even predict how long it would take for those three to get up completely...
During those three years in the dorm, Xiao Li had woken Feng Qing and the others many times this way.
In their dorm, Xiao Li was the only one who didn't play games, while the other three loved it.
They often stayed up late, and as a result, couldn't get up the next day. Xiao Li had tried many ways to wake them up, all to no avail.
Until one day, she bought breakfast and found that her roommates woke up without needing any prompting.
Since then, she always used this method to wake them up.
Almost in unison, the three on the bed sat up, then squinted and went to the bathroom to freshen up.
The small bathroom in the dorm had to squeeze in all three as they brushed their teeth together...
After washing up, the three gathered around the table and began eating...
A few bites in, they suddenly came to their senses and turned to look at Xiao Li...
Feng Qing was the first to jump up, "Wow... Little Li Li, when did you come back?"
Xiao Li replied with a smile, "Just when you all smelled the aroma."
Xiao Wenjing laughed, "You're still the best, Little Li Li. As soon as you come back, we have breakfast.
You don't know, we've gone half a month without breakfast."
Xiao Li replied with a smile, "I guessed."
Dai Zihan directly sat in front of Xiao Li with her meal, "Little Li Li, now that you're back, can you finally tell us about him?
I've been dying of curiosity all this time."
Upon hearing this, Feng Qing and Xiao Wenjing also moved to sit before Xiao Li, surrounding her, "Spill it, spill it..."
Xiao Li nonchalantly responded, "Are you sure you want me to say it now? I'm afraid you might choke later."
Hearing this, the three quickly finished their food, and then all their eyes were fixed on Xiao Li...
With an amused smile, Xiao Li began to recount Xiao Zhennan's passing and her marriage with Qin Xiao.
Hearing this, the three of them fell silent.
Xiao Wenjing's eyes even welled up with tears, "Little Li Li, why didn't you tell us about all these things you went through?
You must have been so heartbroken when your father passed!
If you had told us, we surely would have been there with you."
Feng Qing nodded in agreement, "Precisely! Such a big deal, and you didn't mention it. Do you even consider us sisters anymore?"
Dai Zihan went even further; she hugged Xiao Li tightly...
Feeling the love of the three, Xiao Li gently laughed, "At that time, I wasn't in the mindset to consider so many things.
I was solely thinking about how to preserve the family business my father worked so hard for and how to be with him.
It wasn't because I deliberately didn't want to tell you..."