The next day, Xiao Mu unsurprisingly saw Tang Xixi again.

"How can you be so careless with your body? If I’d known, I wouldn’t have let you leave the hospital early!" Tang Xixi glared at him while giving him an injection.

"There was a reason for it," Xiao Mu chuckled.

"Next time, don’t make girls worry like that. When you passed out, she wouldn’t leave your side for a moment." Tang Xixi shot a meaningful glance at Chuxingyue, who sat quietly nearby. She must have thought their relationship was special.

Xiao Mu was about to speak when Night Glass and Li Yan walked in. They didn’t know about his two fainting spells, assuming he’d always been here. If Tang Xixi hadn’t found him at this same hospital by chance, they might never have met.

"Master, I brought you flowers!" Night Glass presented a bouquet like a prized treasure.

"Ah… thanks."

"And look—I brought fresh fruits too!" Li Yan, trailing behind her, placed two large bags on the table like a loyal lackey.

"There are tonics downstairs too. Li Yan, bring everything in," Night Glass ordered.

"Yes!" Li Yan dashed out immediately.

Xiao Mu rubbed his forehead. "Xiao Li, you didn’t need to buy so much."

"Of course I did! It’ll help you recover faster." Night Glass said earnestly. "Master, let me peel an apple for you."

"Ahem…" Chuxingyue coughed softly. "No trouble—I’ll do it."

"Isn’t it natural for an apprentice to peel for her master?" Night Glass replied matter-of-factly.

"Isn’t it even more natural for a girlfriend to peel for her boyfriend?"

Silence swallowed the ward as Chuxingyue’s words landed. Xiao Mu felt helpless—this was unavoidable to win her over.

"Haha, don’t joke like that. It’s fine if Sister Xingyue peels it… but random jokes aren’t good…" Night Glass forced a laugh, hiding the panic in her eyes.

"Ask Xiao Mu if it’s true," Chuxingyue said calmly.

Night Glass looked at Xiao Mu with a trace of hope, wishing he’d say, "We were just teasing you."

But Xiao Mu couldn’t grant that wish.

"This isn’t a joke. Sister Xingyue and I are a couple." His heart felt heavy and uneasy after speaking.

"So… really… congratulations…" Night Glass’s expression was unreadable, the atmosphere turning awkward.

*Ding! Night Glass’s affection toward the host has entered a fluctuating state. Host, take note.*

Fluctuating state? Would her affection drop?

"So, better not trouble Xiao Li," Chuxingyue added, still smiling.

Xiao Mu frowned slightly. He sensed a faint trace of… possessiveness from her? An illusion?

"Yeah, don’t trouble me…" Night Glass lowered her head, smiling self-deprecatingly. "I have things to do. I’ll visit later, Master."

"Okay." Xiao Mu’s voice came out hoarse.

Night Glass gave him one last deep look before leaving. Tang Xixi followed her out instinctively.

"Xiao Mu, you won’t blame me, right?" Chuxingyue asked pitifully once alone.

"Of course not." He patted her head, smiling.

"Good! I didn’t mean to… I just want to be the only woman by your side. I don’t want others getting close…"

So, it really was possessiveness. Back when he taught Night Glass Sanshou at home, Chuxingyue had acted like a lioness defending her territory. Now it was even clearer. Xiao Mu worried this might hinder his plans with other girls long-term. But to unlock his middle school memories fast, he had no choice.

*Ding! New task: Stabilize Night Glass’s affection within 5 hours. Reward: 80 points.*

No… way? Terrible timing. If he chased after Night Glass now, Chuxingyue would misunderstand.

Just then, Li Yan entered, sweating and carrying many bags. He set them down and asked puzzledly, "Boss, why did Night Glass leave suddenly? She ignored me—something felt off."

"She had errands," Xiao Mu said casually. His eyes lit up. "Oh—I need the restroom. Li Yan, help me walk there."

"Okay." Li Yan grabbed his medicine bottle and supported him into the ward’s bathroom.

Xiao Mu wasn’t weak enough to need help, nor did he need the restroom. He just needed privacy.

He shut the door and made a "shh" gesture. Li Yan obeyed silently.

"Li Yan, I need a favor," Xiao Mu whispered.

"Anything, Boss!" Li Yan replied instantly.

"Distract the person outside."

"Huh?"

"My girlfriend’s watching me closely. I can’t leave unless you draw her away."

Li Yan gave a thumbs-up. "Boss, your girlfriend’s gorgeous."

"Idiot! Focus!" Xiao Mu smacked his head.

"Right! How do I distract her?"

"First do this… then this…" Xiao Mu whispered his plan.

"Understood?"

"Understood!"

"Good… go!"