Xu Haohao turned back to look at Feng Huaimu, who was already burning up and dizzy from fever. She lightly pressed her lips together and finally took the key to open the door, letting the water gush out.
The uncle at the door, carrying a toolbox, was startled and exclaimed, "The water leakage here is that serious? I should have come earlier if I’d known. Quickly, take me to see where the problem is so I can fix it."
Xu Haohao was stunned for a moment, somewhat surprised as she asked, "A plumber?" Wasn’t it Mr. Qi and Su Li who came knocking?
The uncle looked back at Xu Haohao with a confused expression, "Wasn’t it you who called earlier this morning asking me to come fix the pipes? Said they’d burst."
Xu Haohao was at a loss for words. It must have been Feng Huaimu who made the call—her excitement was all for nothing...
The uncle, a skilled worker, immediately went to the kitchen to start fixing the pipe she had cut open.
Standing in the icy water, Xu Haohao’s eyes were fixed on the wide-open door...
If she ran now... Feng Huaimu shouldn’t be able to do anything, right? And with the plumber uncle here, even if Feng Huaimu wanted to keep her by force, this helpful man wouldn’t just sit idly by.
This was practically a heaven-sent opportunity to escape!
Feng Huaimu, that bastard, was injured and unconscious. Such chances to catch him off-guard were rare...
Have to admit, Xu Haohao was tempted.
She stared intently at the door, yet her legs, standing in the freezing water, felt as if they were frozen stiff, incapable of moving.
"Cough, cough, cough—"
The man’s painful coughing came from the living room, relentless, as if he would cough up his lungs!
He must be feeling really terrible, right?
The helpful uncle in the kitchen, draining water, said, "Young lady, is it your boyfriend who’s sick? Aren’t you going to check on him? Do you have any medicine at home? Quickly, let him take some. Winter is easy to catch a cold in."
Xu Haohao remained silent. This bastard’s condition not improving would actually be to her great benefit!
It’d be best if he coughed himself to death.
The coughing grew heavier, and feeling somewhat annoyed, Xu Haohao scratched her head, running towards the living room and said forcibly, "Feng Huaimu, are you okay? Take some medicine. Is there any in the spare medical kit?"
He was already feeling light-headed, and seeing the blurry image of a person, he suddenly reached out to grip tightly, as if clutching the last lifeline.
Looking at his flushed face, Xu Haohao suddenly felt a bit soft-hearted, but she cursed out loud, "Heh, when in trouble it’s Xu Haohao, but when free, just looking at paintings, you bastard!"
Xu Haohao shook off his hand and hurriedly rummaged through the spare medical kit for medicine.
Feng Huaimu, drowsy, opened his eyes and saw Xu Haohao’s hurried figure, instinctively curling his lips.
"Young lady, the pipes are fixed. Just mop up and clean the place yourself." The plumber uncle rubbed his hands and smiled warmly.
Xu Haohao immediately understood what that meant — it was time to pay after the work was done and the uncle was leaving.
If this uncle left, finding another opportunity to escape would be difficult...
Xu Haohao hesitated, but her sleeve was suddenly grabbed by Feng Huaimu, his voice incredibly hoarse, "Haohao, I feel awful..."
Xu Haohao almost wanted to slap his face. How dare he act coy? Don’t think just because he’s sick he can get special treatment.
"Haohao... Haohao..."
Xu Haohao, irritated by his calling, turned back and scolded, "What are you calling for? The uncle’s waiting for me to pay him! Shut up!"
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