Chapter 174 Xiahou Jie Knows

Shen Xiaoxiao quickly took it and, like a frightened little rabbit, hurriedly ran towards her front door.

Because she ran so hurriedly, her already rosy cheeks were now even more adorable, like a ripe apple.

After running to her doorstep, Shen Xiaoxiao didn't dare to turn her head back, afraid that Dai Xingyun would see her in such an embarrassing state.

She hurriedly opened the door, then slipped inside and quickly slammed the door shut behind her.

Dai Xingyun, who was standing still, watched Shen Xiaoxiao's fleeing figure with a smile. Only after she had safely entered her home and closed the door did he slowly turn around and walk leisurely towards the educated youth compound.

When Dangdai Xingyun finally returned to the educated youth compound, he found Xiahou Jie sitting in the room waiting for his return.

"Hey bro, what's going on with you? You didn't actually get together with that guy Shen's girlfriend, did you?" Xiahou Jie asked, leaning closer with a curious look.

Dai Xingyun had nothing to hide from his childhood friend, "That's right! Xiaoxiao is now my girlfriend, and I will explain this to my family as soon as possible."

When Dai Xingyun mentioned Shen Xiaoxiao, his eyes immediately revealed endless tenderness and affection, as if the whole world had only her left.

"Oh my, look at you looking so affectionate, you're practically drowning me!" Xiahou Jie couldn't help but tease.

"Get lost! When you find someone who's willing to spend their life with you, I bet you'll be even more cloying than me!" Dai Xingyun teased with a playful laugh, his face full of mockery.

"Tch, how could that be? I would never do something like that!" Xiahou Jie replied with a disdainful look, completely ignoring Dai Xingyun's words.

Xiahou Jie spoke so resolutely and confidently at this moment, but he will be proven wrong in the future.

Seeing Xiahou Jie's dismissive attitude, Dai Xingyun decided not to argue with him any further.

He stretched and yawned, saying, "Alright, alright, let's not talk about this anymore. I need to hurry up and wash up and get some rest. It's getting late, and I have to go to work early tomorrow morning!"

Before he finished speaking, Dai Xingyun quickly stood up, picked up his own washbasin and towel without hesitation, and walked towards the door without looking back.

Xiahou Jie was left sitting there alone, watching his departing figure, a slight smile playing on his lips, muttering something to himself.

Meanwhile, back in her room, Shen Xiaoxiao was lying quietly on the soft bed.

She tossed and turned, the thought of how so easily she had agreed to become Dai Xingyun's partner constantly flashing through her mind.

Thinking of this, her cheeks flushed again, as alluring and lovely as a ripe apple.

Shen Xiaoxiao tossed and turned in bed, unable to fall asleep for a long time. She didn't know how much time had passed before she finally felt a wave of drowsiness wash over her, her eyes gradually closing as she drifted into a half-awake, half-asleep state.

Just then, a sudden and unusually loud knocking sound rang out, like a thunderclap ripped through the night sky, instantly waking Shen Xiaoxiao from her hazy sleep.

Shen Xiaoxiao's sweet dream was interrupted by a series of urgent knocks on the door. She suddenly sat up from her warm bed, her head buzzing as if it had been hit by a heavy hammer, and she was a little dazed for a moment.

She rubbed her sleepy eyes and turned to look out the window. The night was still as dark as ink, as if a huge black curtain was covering the whole world.

Shen Xiaoxiao muttered, "It's the middle of the night..." Then, like a deflated balloon, she slumped back onto the bed, pulled the blanket over her head, and tried to drift back to sleep.

However, the approaching footsteps seemed to haunt her like a curse, making it impossible for her to ignore them.

Sure enough, not long after, a soft knocking sound was heard clearly.

Immediately afterward, Ma Aning's slightly tearful voice came from outside the door: "Xiaoxiao, get up quickly! Your third grandmother's health has suddenly deteriorated, and she wants you to go and take a look."

Upon hearing this, Shen Xiaoxiao was instantly wide awake. She sprang out of bed with a jolt and shouted back, "Coming right away!"

She deftly opened the wardrobe, quickly rummaged through the clothes and put them on. Then, she grabbed a hair tie, haphazardly combed her hair a few times with her fingers, and casually tied it into a ponytail.

Shen Xiaoxiao didn't have time to tidy up anything else and ran all the way to her third grandmother's door.

Shen Daniu, who had been waiting there, rushed forward to greet her, grabbed her hand tightly, and headed straight for Third Grandmother's room.

Upon entering the room, Shen Daniu's face was filled with anxiety and worry. His once bright and piercing eyes were now bloodshot and red, clearly indicating that he had just been crying bitterly.

He looked at Shen Xiaoxiao with pleading eyes and said in a trembling voice, "Little girl, everyone knows that you are a skilled doctor. Please, please take a look at my mother. Is there any hope for her?"

"Okay, I will try my best!" Shen Xiaoxiao said solemnly, her pretty face seemingly shrouded in gloom.

Li Cuicui, who was standing nearby, hurriedly stepped forward, reached out and grabbed Shen Daniu's thick arm, and gently comforted him, "Daniu, don't put so much pressure on Xiaoxiao, she will do her best."

Shen Daniu acted as if he hadn't heard her. He forcefully pulled his wife's hand away, then slowly squatted down, tightly hugging his head with his large, fan-like hands, letting out a low, suppressed sob.

Shen Xiaoxiao composed herself, extended her fair and slender fingers and placed them on Grandma Shen's wrist, carefully feeling the pulse.

Looking at the kind and amiable old man in front of her, whose face was now covered with illness, Shen Xiaoxiao couldn't help but feel a pang of sorrow.

She quickly searched her mind for all the medical knowledge and experience she possessed.

What comes to mind are those three magical spider lilies. One of them belongs to a surgical master, who is adept at all kinds of major surgeries;

The other flower comes from the legendary physician Huashan Xing, whose skill with silver needles is so extraordinary that legend has it that he can even bring people back from the dead and regenerate flesh and bones. Although this claim is somewhat exaggerated, it is enough to prove his superb medical skills.

However, even after searching through both memories thoroughly, Shen Xiaoxiao still helplessly discovered that there was no way to save Grandma Shen's critical life.

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