Forty minutes later, Zhan Ping reappeared at the entrance of the reception room looking refreshed, his casual grey outfit lending him a solemnity and scholarly air unsuited for his age!
Ye Xuan sized him up, his eyes brimming with amusement, and stood up, saying, "Let's go somewhere else to talk." He reached out to help Luo Ye, but she slapped his hand away, "No need, I'll be fine as long as there's no strenuous exercise. Just take smaller steps."
"I had an appendectomy and my stitches were removed yesterday." Seeing Zhan Ping's surprised expression, Luo Ye explained with a smile.
Realizing the situation, Zhan Ping instinctively moved to protect Luo Ye's other side. He became even more anxious, what exactly had happened that made this busy person come in such a hurry?
He had thought about calling his mother to ask, but halfway through dialing, he gave up, not wanting his older brother to have any misgivings in his heart.
