Master Devil Don't Kiss Me

Translated by newbienoona

Edited by anks

“But… . ” Meng Xiaonan wants to fight on An Chuxia’s behalf, but Chuxia won’t even look at her .

Xiaonan expects Han Qilu to not sit still and walk away, but unexpectedly, he sits firmly on the stool next to An Chuxia’s bed and starts playing a mobile game .

Liu Dongyu, who has been silent the whole time, witnessed the unusual conversation between Meng Xiaonan and Han Qilu . He learned that the relationship between Han Qilu and An Chuxia is unconventional, and as an outsider, has no place to intervene . So he stands up and says, “I’m taking my leave, but I was wondering if we can talk first . ”

Liu Dongyu wasn’t going to say anything to Han Qilu, but this is how he has always treated strangers; except for An Chuxia, especially, after she introduced him as steward Han’s son without making him feel like he should be ashamed .

“Wait, let me accompany you . ” Meng Xiaonan realizes she should leave An Chuxia and Han Qilu alone . She doesn’t think Xiao Mingluo would come looking for her . She says goodbye to An Chuxia and follows Liu Dongyu out of the ward .

Knowing he has no say in the matter, Liu Dongyu says nothing as he walks out with Xiaonan . He sees steward Han in the hallway, finishing a call . The butler sees the couple standing by the door .

“I’d hate to impose, but I hope you would take care of Dongyu . You know our family situation . I’d appreciate your support . ” Steward Han implores Dongyu’s cla.s.s teacher . Dongyu can tell from steward Han’s face that he’s been told about his subpar performance . The butler hangs up and sighs .

“Father… . ” Liu Dongyu’s lips move as he carefully says, “I’m sorry… . ”

“Go back to school after lunch . I’ve already given your teacher an alibi for this morning’s absence . ” Despite all the trouble Dongyu went through, steward Han always stood by him stoically, even when he was younger .

Dongyu has deep respect for his stepfather, something he never gave his biological father who broke off any relationship [with him] . His stepfather appears softer, but because they didn’t communicate [well], they remain strangers to each other .

When he’s in trouble, steward Han shows up, and this secretly makes him happy since he doesn’t see him often . It means his stepfather isn’t with young master Han . But at the same time, he’s fearful that eventually, the butler would eventually just watch him as he fails .

And because of that introspection, he apologizes without being prompted .

What Dongyu doesn’t see is that steward Han turns around and sheds tears for not disciplining him physically . Dongyu shouldn’t be educated with a hard hand like the way steward Han was raised .

“Sorry, father, I won’t skip cla.s.s again . ” Liu Dongyu blinks and stares at the butler .

Meng Xiaonan sees the exchange and decides to walk alone toward the elevator without waiting for Dongyu . As she rides the lift, all she can think of is the time she and her mother were abandoned, and how quickly her father returned for them after all that time .

She hated her dad, but blood runs deep, and all hatred eventually is forgiven .

That evening, Meng Xiaonan sits on the sofa while watching TV . Her original intent was to spend the night in the hospital with An Chuxia, but she received a text from her stating Jiang Yuan was going to stay for the night . Having her over will only complicate things with the Hans .

“Can you lift your feet?” her mother says as she angrily pokes her with a mop . “How many times do I have to tell you not to eat when you’re on the sofa? Look at all these crumbs!”

“Oh!” Meng Xiaonan stands up and impatiently looks at her mother . “If I’m not eating on the sofa, I’ll be eating on the floor . How is that any different from eating on the sofa? Isn’t the sofa meant for people to sit?”

“You……”

“Well, if you’re tired of going to school, why don’t you earn living for a day?” Meng Yan, her father says, matter-of-factly .

The moment her father mentions school, she remembers Mo Xinwei using her parents’ wedding as an excuse to be out of cla.s.s . She quickly states to her father, “When are you tying the knot with mother?”

“How is this any of your concern?” her mother asks .

“I don’t care, truly . I just want to remind you that if it’s going to be lavish with a reception, choose a day I don’t have to miss cla.s.s . Otherwise, I won’t attend . ” Her father looks at her suspiciously before she adds, “High school is quite stressful right now, especially with eight cla.s.ses to juggle . It’s quite difficult to catch up with all these subjects after missing a day!”

After his daughter’s plea, her father says in delight, “Well then, we’ll pick a day when you won’t have to miss school!”

Meng Xiaonan is relieved despite the white lie . But her heart is in the right place! They won’t find out she skipped school, and the scheduled date when they exchange their vows would still happen . It’s killing two birds with one stone!

A week has pa.s.sed, and An Chuxia sits in a doctor’s office with Han Qilu . Today is her last CT scan . If nothing abnormal shows up during the examination, she can be discharged .

Jiang Yuan wanted to be with Chuxia but Han Liuhai has an important banquet to attend and he needed her to be by his side .  Alas, Qilu is given orders to be with An Chuxia for discharge .

“There used to be a small localized hematoma in this area . After treatment, it seems to have disappeared . Your symptoms disappeared two days ago, so you don’t have to worry about any recurrence . But I still recommend that you avoid any violent sports for now . Make sure you don’t hit your head any time soon . Pay close attention when getting in and out of cars . ”

The doctor speaks in hushed tones as they a.n.a.lyze her film .

An Chuxia just wants to leave the hospital . She has tuned out the physician as she stares at the physician’s desk . The films he puts up one after another look the same to her despite the change in colors . To her, he might as well be lying .

But Han Qilu is intently listening to the physician, asking him from time to time, “Can she wash her hair with shampoo? Does she need a special kind to wash her hair?”

The physician can’t help but smile . With great patience he says, “It won’t affect her . Just follow the instructions I’ve given . You can sign these two doc.u.ments and she can be discharged . ”

“Okay . ” Qilu doesn’t pay attention to the physician’s expression, but he takes the doc.u.ments handed over .

“Your concern is very genuine . At first, I thought you two are together because of an arranged marriage . ” The doctor smiles at them sincerely .

Han Qilu pauses as he signs the papers . He’s been warned by his father not to ruin their family’s reputation because he has returned to his first love while he’s known to have a relationship with An Chuxia .

After all, in business circles, an idol or a model isn’t regarded highly as a mogul’s daughter [in-law] . Even more, An Chuxia’s family is clean . Her academic performance is good, and she is smart . She is the perfect daughter-in-law for someone like Han Liuhai .

“Here’s the hospital bill; she can be discharged right now . ” The doctor collects the signed doc.u.ments and bows before Han Qilu .

“I can finally leave . ” An Chuxia releases a sigh of relief and subconsciously pulls Han Qilu’s hand as she heads for the door .

The moment their hands touch, she remembers that he has forgotten about them; she quickly releases her grip on him .

An awkward expression flashes on Qilu’s face, but he says nothing . He just picks up his feet and walks ahead of her .

The sky was overcast when he arrived earlier . Since then, the rain has started, and shows no sign of slowing down anytime soon . The hospital’s parking lot is vast, and he was able to secure parking close to the basketball court used for patient rehabilitation . It would take two to three minutes to get to the car by foot . And even if he runs, he will end up getting soaked .

Calculating the risks, he makes a decision . “Wait here as I get the car . ”

“Fine . ” She didn’t want to agree with his decision . She reaches her hand out to get the doc.u.ment and film the doctor handed to him . However, he doesn’t hand them over . She doesn’t know what that [action] means .

Confused, she shakes her head at him . “Then don’t go . The rain will eventually stop, and the thunderstorm will pa.s.s . ”

Han Qilu used to show much gentleness towards her, but that moment is long gone . Suddenly, she feels a sting in her nostrils as she tries to stop herself from crying . She quickly changes topics before she makes a fool of herself . “While we’re waiting, let’s go to the small supermarket on the first floor and buy some food . ”