The white rose I picked up cried and said she liked me.

The hospital bed was spotless, and the smell of disinfectant was pungent.

The monitor beeped regularly in my ears.

Beep... beep... beep...

The scent of white roses filled my nostrils.

My palms feel so warm...

Ouch...it hurts...my head hurts so much!

On the hospital bed, the boy with his head wrapped in gauze frowned and slightly opened his eyes.

Soft lighting illuminated the entire ward.

A gentle breeze blew by, softly lifting the white curtains and bringing a touch of life to the scene.

A fruit basket sat on the iron bedside table.

His body was covered in various instruments.

Why am I... here?

Xu Nian subconsciously tried to move her body, but a piercing pain shot through her.

Oh yeah... I got hit by a car and bled a lot.

He murmured.

Am I still alive?

Clearly, the warmth of his palms served as a constant reminder that he was still alive and well in this world.

Why are my palms so warm?

"Brother Xu, you're awake?"

"Xu Nian is awake! Doctor! Doctor, come quick!"

The quiet atmosphere in the ward was suddenly broken.

Wen Yao and Zhao Lin rushed out to find a doctor, while Qi Yu hugged Xu Nian's arm tightly, crying tears of joy.

"Brother Xu, do you still recognize me?"

"I...I know...Qi Yu...you bastard...let go of me...it hurts so much!"

Xu Nian practically spat out those words through gritted teeth.

My bones felt like they were about to fall apart, and a tall guy who was 1.8 meters tall was shaking my body violently.

If he weren't completely powerless, he would have loved to punch this rough, reckless man.

Qi Yu realized that Xu Nian was a patient, so he quickly let go of his arm and carefully took a few steps back.

"Phew...that's great, Brother Xu. The doctor said you suffered a severe brain injury and might lose your memory. I was so afraid that you'd wake up and forget all of us..."

"How long did I sleep?"

"Two days and two nights after I came out of the operating room!"

No wonder... it felt like I was having a dream I couldn't wake up from.

"Where is my sister...where is my sister?"

"Right next to you."

Qi Yu pointed to the left side of the hospital bed.

Xu Nian gritted her teeth and turned her head away, enduring the excruciating pain.

What came into view was my younger sister's tear-streaked face.

Her eyes were closed, her little head resting on the hospital bed, and her hands holding his palms.

The loud noise did not wake her from her sleep.

At the same time, she bit down hard on the IV tube with her small mouth.

The transparent liquid, mixed with the girl's body temperature, dripped into her body, making her feel warm and cozy.

"Brother Xu, let Xu Xi get some more sleep. She gave you a 600ml blood transfusion, passed out, and then stayed up for two days straight after waking up. She just fell asleep..."

It was so...

Xu Nian trembled as he withdrew his hand, wanting to touch the girl whose body now flowed with the same blood as his.

But he was extremely weak, all his strength had been drained, and he couldn't muster any strength at all.

His vision blurred.

The little guy who used to cower behind him like a blade of grass, easily blown down by the wind, and who could only survive by relying on his care and protection, has now become a pillar of strength, someone who can care for and protect him.

Feeling the movement from the palm, the girl slightly opened her beautiful eyes.

"elder brother..."

She murmured, her dry, cracked lips meeting the boy's eyes, which were brimming with tears of emotion.

"Little Stream...I'm here..."

The next second, she threw herself into her brother's arms and burst into tears.

"Waaaaah... Brother... I thought... I thought you'd never wake up again... or that you'd forget me when you woke up... Waaaaah..."

"Ouch...it hurts! It ...

......

After examining Xu Nian's condition, the doctor nodded repeatedly, giving a rather optimistic assessment.

After leaving the ward, he spoke to Xu Xi and the others who had followed him.

"Logically speaking, after such a severe injury, even if the patient survives, they would likely become a vegetable or be paralyzed or suffer from amnesia. But the patient is very lucky; not only did they wake up so quickly, but they are also recovering well."

"Doctor, will my brother suffer any long-term effects or other hidden problems?"

Xu Xi asked with concern.

The doctor thought for a moment and then shook his head.

"In the medical field, you can't be too definitive. I can only say that it's highly unlikely."

"Of course, you should also keep a close eye on things these next few days, and contact me immediately if any symptoms appear."

"Okay, okay! Thank you, doctor!"

After receiving a positive answer from the doctor, Xu Xi patted her chest and breathed a deep sigh of relief.

Thankfully, my brother didn't suffer any internal injuries. He just needs to rest for a while and wait for his external wounds to heal before he can be discharged from the hospital.

After the doctor left, Wen Yao stopped Xu Xi, who was about to return to her ward.

"Xi Bao...I'm sorry..."

She bit her lip and said sincerely.

Zhao Lin and Qi Yu also lowered their heads, looking guilty.

"We assumed you and Xu Nian were siblings, which is why we tried every means to separate you after learning you liked him..."

Seeing the ashamed crowd, Xu Xi's face immediately turned cold.

She could compromise on anything, except for her brother.

Although this matter was not directly related to them, if they had actually invited their brother to the movie theater to watch a movie with them that day, their brother would not have delivered that takeout order, and none of this would have happened.

However, he never took the initiative to tell them about his background.

From the perspective of someone unaware of the situation, preventing her from falling in love with her brother was the most correct thing to do.

Moreover, I've been in very poor condition these past few days after receiving a blood transfusion, and I have no energy at all. They've been taking care of my brother almost entirely on his behalf.

They meant well but ended up doing something wrong.

After a long while, Xu Xi raised her head and forced a smile.

She chose to forgive her friends.

"Since my brother is alright, then it's all in the past."

Upon hearing this, Wen Yao and the others breathed a sigh of relief and felt at ease.

The misunderstanding was cleared up, and the group returned to their usual close relationship.

"Xi Bao, to be honest, you and Xu Nian are truly a match made in heaven."

Wen Yao held her hand, tears welling up in her eyes.

After hearing Xu Xi's story, she immediately understood what Xu Xi had done.

If it were her, she would probably also fall in love with this brother who descended like an angel, did everything he could to support her life, and gave her a warm and supportive presence.

"However, it seems that Brother Xu doesn't like you."

Qi Yu sighed and told Xu Xi everything about his conversation with Xu Nian that day.

After listening, Xu Xi lowered her eyes in disappointment.

She already knew that her brother had no feelings for her other than those between siblings.

But when those words came from the mouth of a sober bystander, she still couldn't help but feel sad.

"Don't be discouraged, we'll help you and be your love strategist."

Zhao Lin patted her on the shoulder and said earnestly.

"That's right. Since you and Xu Nian are not related by blood, we will definitely find a way to help you pursue love."

Wen Yao nodded.

"Don't worry, Xu Xi, as long as you're willing to pursue her, there's no man you can't win over."

Qi Yu joked with a grin.

However, he was soon grabbed by the waist by a resentful, delicate hand.

"Ah Yu, do you mean that if other women pursue you in the future, you'll fall for them too?"

"Ah! No, no! How could this be? It hurts! I'm sorry!"

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