chapter eleven

They arrived at the men's clothing section on the seventh floor and entered a men's specialty store, where a enthusiastic salesperson greeted them. When she saw Xia Tian in his hospital gown, she was momentarily stunned, then forced a somewhat awkward smile.

"Get him some clothes that fit him."

"Oh, okay." The salesperson agreed and then turned to Xia Tian, "Please come with me."

Xia Tian didn't move and looked at Su Xia.

"Go ahead, I'll wait here for you," Su Xia said, walking to a nearby sofa.

After Su Xia waited for a while, she stood up and walked to the rack full of clothes. She picked up a shirt and thought to herself, "Xia Tian would look great in this." She looked around, picked up the price tag, and was shocked to see that it almost equaled half of her monthly salary.

At this moment, Xia Tian walked out of the fitting room. He was wearing a black and blue suit jacket, which made his figure look tall and straight. The white shirt underneath was buttoned up to the top button, and the black trousers accentuated his straight and slender legs. The calm and rigorous demeanor he exuded with every move and gesture gave off a cold and aloof air, as if warning people not to approach.

Su Xia stared in astonishment as Xia Tian slowly walked over, adjusting the button on his right wrist with his left hand.

Standing in front of Su Xia, he smiled at her, as if silently asking for approval.

A salesperson whispered to another, "Oh my god! He's so handsome! He looks like he just walked out of a TV show!"

"Yeah! So handsome! Is the woman next to him his girlfriend? So envious!"

"Your boyfriend looks very good in this outfit," the salesperson's words snapped Su Xia back to reality.

"Oh, yes! No, I don't think it looks good on him," she patted Xia Tian's shoulder and said, "Go change, let's go look over there."

After Xia Tian changed, Su Xia told the salesperson and hurriedly walked out with Xia Tian.

They came to another store, and after browsing, Su Xia chose two relatively affordable suits and handed them to Xia Tian. "Go try them on. I'll wait outside for you."

After Xia Tian tried them on and came out, Su Xia nodded and smiled, "Great! Handsome people look good in anything! Whoever gets you as a boyfriend is really lucky."

Xia Tian's eyes were gentle as he watched Su Xia tidy up his clothes.

Carrying their shopping bags, they walked downstairs and coincidentally met Ye Min and her son Tong Tong at the revolving door.

"Aunt Xia!" Tong Tong ran over and hugged Su Xia.

Su Xia was surprised but still hugged Tong Tong, "Tong Tong, what are you doing here? Where's your mom?"

Tong Tong pointed outside, and Ye Min came out of the mall.

"Xiao Xia, what a coincidence!" Ye Min smiled at Su Xia and then looked at Xia Tian standing behind her. "Don't we get introductions?"

"Yes, what a coincidence, Sister Min," Su Xia turned her head, "Oh, this is my friend, I'm helping him buy clothes." Afraid that Ye Min would ask more questions, she quickly changed the subject, "Sister Min, why are you and Tong Tong here?"

"In the morning, Tong Tong's medical report hasn't come out yet, so I brought him to the mall to look around. I'll go back to get it later."

"Well, you go in quickly. We're leaving too," Su Xia said as she put Tong Tong down. "Go with Mommy quickly and listen to her."

"Tong Tong is very obedient."

"Say goodbye to Aunt Xia," Ye Min took Tong Tong's little hand.

"Goodbye, Aunt Xia. Goodbye, Uncle."

Su Xia waved to Tong Tong, and Xia Tian waved back when he heard Tong Tong saying goodbye to him.

"Goodbye, Tong Tong. Goodbye, Sister Min. I'm leaving now," Su Xia said, turning around and pulling Xia Tian's sleeve to leave.

Ye Min and Tong Tong watched as the two left. Suddenly, Tong Tong looked up and asked Ye Min, "Mom, is that handsome uncle Aunt Xia's boyfriend?"

Ye Min touched Tong Tong's head and squatted down, smiling, "I don't know, maybe? Aunt Xia should let go of the past."

Tong Tong didn't quite understand what his mother meant. Ye Min pinched Tong Tong's puzzled chubby face, stood up, and held Tong Tong's hand, walking towards the mall.

Meanwhile, Su Xia let go of Xia Tian's sleeve and said as she walked, "Shall we go back to the hospital? The test results should be out, and we can ask the doctor when you can be discharged."

Xia Tian nodded and followed Su Xia back to the hospital.

As they entered the ward, the nurse who was preparing to administer the drip to the patient clearly froze when she saw Xia Tian, staring at him.

Xia Tian nodded and smiled at the nurse.

The nurse, feeling embarrassed, averted her gaze and lowered her head to continue with her work.

Su Xia also walked in and saw everyone in the ward staring at Xia Tian. Not knowing what was going on, she walked over and asked, "What's wrong? Why is everyone looking at you? Are you feeling unwell?"

Xia Tian shook his head.

"Good, as long as you're okay. Your test results are out. I'll go find the doctor and see when you can be discharged."

Xia Tian nodded calmly.

"I'll be back soon," Su Xia said as she got up and walked out of the ward.