Causing him to think about her almost the entire day.

He understood her intentions, and because he understood, he felt more upset.

Clearly, he should be the one taking care of her, protecting her, making sure she’s not sad.

But now she was the one treating him well...

Even though Xiao Zexin has a gentle temperament, he’s inherently masculine.

Therefore, he couldn’t accept being so useless.

"Sir, have some fruit." A servant brought in a plate of fruit, "Madam made this especially for you."

The servant placed the plate on the table next to him.

Xiao Zexin’s gaze turned to it —

It was a white fruit plate.

Inside, the fruits — strawberries, kiwis, apples, blueberries — were arranged in the shape of a flower.

With vibrant colors, the platter looked both attractive and appetizing.

"Sir, Madam made this specially for you. She said you must finish it." The servant smiled.

Xiao Zexin slightly lowered his gaze, his eyes flashing with complex emotions. 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

"Alright, I understand. Go tell Madam that I’m fine and she should rest."

This was the first time he spoke since he woke up.

The servant nodded happily, "I’ll go tell Madam right away, she’ll surely be delighted to hear it!"

He had just said one sentence and it would make her happy.

But she did so much for him, why couldn’t he be happy?

Actually, he was happy, but also in pain...

Xiao Zexin took the plate, and began eating the fruits with a toothpick.

This was specially prepared by Ruyue for him, he must finish it.

...

Downstairs, Nangong Ruyue was naturally delighted after hearing the servant’s report.

She immediately got up, planning to see Xiao Zexin.

They couldn’t avoid meeting each other forever.

Since he was willing to speak, did it mean his emotional knots were unraveling?

Nangong Ruyue happily walked towards his room, where Xiao Zexin was eating fruit.

Due to illness, his body had become quite thin.

But it made his features appear even more profound and bright.

He sat on the bed, holding the plate diligently eating fruits.

Every piece of fruit, he chewed slowly, entranced by the sweet taste...

Nangong Ruyue stood at the door, suddenly not wanting to interrupt him.

But he still noticed her.

"Ruyue." He called out to her, his eyes shimmering with starlight.

Nangong Ruyue happily came forward, her hands somewhat nervously clasped.

"Is it delicious?" She sat down beside him, smiling as she asked.

After such events, she still dared to approach him.

Without any reservations.

Xiao Zexin’s eyes flickered: "It’s delicious."

Then he speared a strawberry and brought it to her lips: "Try it."

Nangong Ruyue was momentarily stunned, feeling flattered.

You know, since he fell ill, he hadn’t dared to approach her.

Let alone proactively feed her.

Seeing her like this, Xiao Zexin felt even worse, he wasn’t good enough to her.

"Open your mouth."

Nangong Ruyue quickly opened her mouth and ate, the sweet and sour strawberry tasted like a delicacy.

Xiao Zexin then speared an apple piece to feed her.

No matter what he fed, Nangong Ruyue ate.

As she ate, her eyes began to fill with tears.

Xiao Zexin was a bit flustered: "Why are you crying?"

Nangong Ruyue raised her hand to wipe away the tears: "I’m too happy."

"..."

"Zexin, are you no longer resistant to me? Is your illness getting better?"

Xiao Zexin pressed his lips, "I don’t know."