Mark Of The Destiny

Wang Shi felt uneasy when he saw Suyin avoiding his gaze and holding the glass of water tightly to the extent her knuckles turned white.

Is she still thinking about the incident with reporters?

Did he invade into her private space by embracing her a while ago? Is she upset? Hope not.

"Um…. I-I'm sorry for whatever happened downstairs? Please don't take my actions to something else, it was meant to protect you. That's it." Wang Shi said, breaking the awkwardness.

Her hand went to her heart to coax the poor thing dancing wildly, her mind torn between the emotions of how thoughtful, considerate and gentle he was. The way he showed his concern could bring any women to his feet.

"I know, you don't have to explain yourself to me."

Her words made Wang Shi's heart skipped a beat, and a sweet smile appeared at the corner of his lips.

"I have got a surgery scheduled-" He was about to say something when his eyes caught a glimpse of her swollen ankle.

Suyin looked up when he cut off and followed his line of sight. "That… In a rush, I twisted my ankle. Damn, I won't be able to wear long heels for a week at least." With a pout, she complained.

"…."

"Women are weird creatures," He stood up to fetch a first aid box.

"Why so?"

"Because… Wearing long heels is much important. Trivial things like 'ankle' can be replaced daily. Right?"

"…"

While throwing a sarcastic remark his face was so serious that one could take it as a fact. She could not help but giggle like a schoolgirl.

Her giggle was an auditory hug that could even force a stone to stifle its grin. Wang Shi was just a normal human at that! It tunneled its way through his heart and knocked it once. A crack appeared on the wall surrounding his heart.

He let out a breath, 'You are getting old Wang Shi, pay attention to your health. This is not good!'

"Get the ointment. This one's finished." While checking the contents of the first-aid he ordered.

"…"

Suyin felt weird, "O-okay..."

Before she could move, he took a seat at the empty space beside her and tugged her leg holding her ankle, "Where are you going?"

"To get ointment," She adjusted her position, tugging at the hem of her black dress. For the first time, she hated selecting a dress as her uniform. It should have been pants!

"…"

"Miss. Zhao, pay attention to your surroundings, I asked my assistant. Not you." He pointed at a direction, but by the time Suyin looked over he left already.

"Cough….Dr. Wang, I-I'll do it myself… it's nothing serious…. Let me do it-"

"Stay still,"

Ignoring her pleading, he took off her heels to continue examining her ankle as she watched him placing it on his knee and stroke thumb. The now-familiar electricity of his magical touch rushed into her entire being, igniting irritation, annoyance, and embarrassment.

Why did he have this impact on her? When will she come over it?

He glanced over, his lips pursed, "Nothing serious? Really? Are you sure you are even a 'half-doctor' as claimed by you?"

"...."

Even his scolding was s.e.xy!!!!!!!

Great! Superb! God has surely given her the biggest challenge of her life. And she can already see herself loosing!

"Sir, ointment."

A guttural voice saved her from the situation as she looked up instinctively. This must be the assistant. But soon she brought down her vision by two feet…

The person before her was a…..

The man who helped in Mingyu's case, Wang Shi's assistant Daiyu….. was a dwarf!?

"He is Daiyu, my assistant." Wang Shi unscrewed the cap to squeeze the ointment. "Earlier, he helped in Mingyu's case."

To not make Daiyu feel awkward, Suyin recovered quickly. "Thank you,"

"Don't mention. Though I'm short of height, my hacking skill is my weapon. I'm the best." Daiyu gloated proudly.

Wang Shi in a heavy voice, "DAIYU….."

"Alright, I'm leaving. Take care."

Suyin fell into a daze as the little assistant scrambled from there in a jiff.

"So it was you," taking off her blue blazer, she covered her exposed legs to prevent herself from any wardrobe malfunction.

"Huh?" He threw her a look.

"Prevented the post from being taken down, kept it in the rankings and circulated everywhere." She lamented the facts. Earlier it didn't strike her, but the only other person she spoke to that night was Wang Shi. With a capable assistant like Daiyu by his side, it's just a child's game for him.

"Yes," He didn't hide.

"Now I owe you one," She sighed.

He teased her by chuckling, "If you think so, buy me a meal."

"Done deal. I know a very good Italian restaurant," She looked at him as he let go of her ankle and stood up.

"Why Italian?"

"Because it's your favorite,"

"How do you know?"

"Ahh! What are you doing?" A yelp escaped her mouth as he scooped her up like a bride and carried her to the office lounge. Her hands went to hug him by the neck.

"Your ankle's hurt; do you want it to get worse by jumping around? Take a rest."

"But…."

"You didn't answer my question." He walked around the bed to the other side and gently placed her next to the sleeping fairy, Honey.

"I-I…." Dang her blabbermouth! Can't she keep it in check!? Finding herself stuck in a difficult situation, she turned and hugged the sleeping fairy. "You are right, I should take rest. Good night. Switch off the lights before leaving." And she dived into the blanket to not let him see her tomato red face.

Her fl.u.s.tered reaction amused Wang Shi. The laughter built up, making his shoulders shake, but he made sure not to make any sound to not let her feel embarrassed.

"I've got a surgery scheduled, will take a few hours. Trouble you to be with Honey and not leave the room." He said in a low voice, keeping in mind his sleeping son. "I'm leaving the painkiller on the table. Take care."

Not expecting any reply from her, he walked to leave….

"All the best,"

He paused….

He smiled….

He looked back and saw her dived inside the blanket like an ostrich hiding….

"Thank you,"

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