Su Ling said...
The doctor said...
Lu Zhanbei mentioned two people in one sentence, and it was unclear whose words he was referring to, giving her a slight sense of being found out, but his tone didn't sound like it.
Moreover, if he already knew something, he wouldn't be this calm, would he?
She hesitated slightly, but after considering, she still felt that Lu Zhanbei might have heard about her situation from Su Ling, and since she had requested Su Ling not to disclose the most crucial matter, Su Ling probably wouldn't have done so.
So, this time, she still casually responded with a soft "hmm" and then added, "My father said his wound has almost healed, and he wants to go home."
Her evasion was the most direct form of hurt to him.
The man's eyes were as deep as ink, and after a long while, he quietly said, "I'll ask the doctor tomorrow. If possible, we'll arrange for your discharge together."
"Alright…"