189: Brother-in-law, it hurts a little

As soon as Xu Zimo put his things down, he heard Tang Xinyao's cry.

He quickly walked out and saw Tang Xinyao had fallen on the stairs, clutching her ankle and whimpering incessantly.

Tears welled up in her beautiful big eyes, shimmering but not falling.

Xu Zimo's heart ached. He took a few steps, knelt down, and asked, "Are you alright? Do you need to go to the hospital?"

Tang Xinyao shook her head silently. Hearing his voice, large tears fell onto Xu Zimo's hand, feeling cool.

"I'm fine, I just twisted my ankle."

She had just missed a step, so she naturally wouldn't have fallen too badly.

But the twist was still excruciatingly painful.

Xu Zimo breathed a sigh of relief, "I'll help you back to your room first."

With that, he helped Tang Xinyao by the arm.

The touch was cool and smooth, indescribably pleasant.

But as soon as Tang Xinyao straightened up, she let out another soft cry and leaned into his arms.

The little girl rubbed her left foot, "Brother-in-law, it hurts too much to walk."

Xu Zimo sighed, "Then I... carry you back to your room?"

Tang Xinyao was flustered at the moment and didn't dare to look him in the eyes, so she just nodded slightly.

Seeing her shy appearance, Xu Zimo almost transformed on the spot.

But reason told him no.

After all, who knew when Tang Rong, Chen Yaqin, and Tang Xinyi would return.

Xu Zimo bent down and picked Tang Xinyao up horizontally.

A pleasant girlish fragrance wafted into Xu Zimo's nostrils, making his bones stiffen slightly.

He increased his strength a bit, holding Tang Xinyao higher.

If he were to bump Younger Sister-in-law, it would be impossible to explain.

A weight of 51KG was a piece of cake for Xu Zimo, whose physique was already 62.

After growing up, it was the first time Tang Xinyao had been carried in a princess carry like this. Feeling Xu Zimo's strong masculine scent, her heart pounded like a little deer.

She almost instinctively wrapped her arms around her brother-in-law's neck, but ultimately controlled her hands due to shyness.

After a few steps, they arrived at Tang Xinyao's room. Xu Zimo gently placed her on the soft mattress.

He asked, "Do you want me to get you some ice to put on it?"

Tang Xinyao originally wanted to refuse, but then thought that her brother-in-law might just leave if she did.

So she nodded, "Alright!"

After Xu Zimo left the room, she suddenly hugged her throw pillow, disregarding her exposed skin, and continuously tugged at the pillow.

Tang Xinyao, what exactly are you trying to do?

It wasn't that painful.

But... she really wanted to spend more time with her brother-in-law.

Even if it was just for a little while.

When Xu Zimo returned to the room with the ice, the little girl had already reverted to her previous ladylike state.

He hesitated for a moment, wrapped the ice in a towel, and tried placing it on Tang Xinyao's ankle.

"Is it here?"

Tang Xinyao feigned a cry, "Brother-in-law, it hurts a bit, be gentle."

Xu Zimo's movements became even lighter at her words.

"Walk slower in the future, don't be so reckless..."

This wasn't the first time.

"I'll ask a renovation company later to see if we can install an elevator in this house."

Actually, this house had an elevator shaft, but the original owner had modified it.

Tang Xinyao was holding a throw pillow, watching Xu Zimo apply ice for her, and didn't expect him to suddenly say something like that.

Her heart was instantly filled with warmth.

He's so good to her and caring.

Where could she find a brother-in-law like this?

Tang Xinyao felt a strange thought for the first time.

Why did her sister meet him first?

She gently bit her lip and suddenly said, "Brother-in-law, why don't you help me rub it? It feels a bit sore."

Xu Zimo paused his movements and gave her a confirming look.

Tang Xinyao nodded, her face like a peach blossom.

What was this?

Was this a reward?

Now, a tender, smooth calf lay before Xu Zimo.

The skin was fair, the muscles well-proportioned, and the ankle delicate and beautiful.

Why would such a leg need stockings?

Xu Zimo even regretted his unnecessary thought.

He reached out, preparing to enjoy the smooth touch.

Just as he touched it.

Mother Tang Chen Yaqin's voice suddenly came from downstairs.

Tang Xinyao quickly retracted her leg like a startled deer.

And Xu Zimo also stood up and walked downstairs.

He happened to meet Tang Xinyi coming up the stairs.

She looked at Xu Zimo, a little surprised, "Why are you on the third floor?"

For some reason.

Xu Zimo felt a bit guilty, like a thief.

However, he hadn't done anything, so he wasn't afraid. "When Yaoyao went upstairs just now, she twisted her ankle, so I got some ice to put on it for her."

"Is it serious?"

Tang Xinyi's heart jumped.

Clearly, she trusted Xu Zimo a hundred percent.

She then went upstairs and entered her sister's room.

She saw Tang Xinyao looking pitiful and the ice on the bed. She immediately walked over, "How are you?"

"N-nothing, I iced it for a while, and it doesn't hurt as much now."

Tang Xinyao didn't know why, but she dared not look at her sister.

"Why are you always so careless?"

Tang Xinyi checked it and found that her ankle was only a little red, not swollen, which relieved her. She then couldn't help but scold her a few more times.

Tang Xinyao uncharacteristically didn't respond.

Seeing her like this, Tang Xinyi's expression softened, "Your right foot has been injured before, and you still don't pay attention. If you end up crippled, how will you ever get married?"

Knowing that her sister was worried about her, Tang Xinyao giggled, "Who wants to get married? I'll just live with my sister, always live together. Anyway, you can't kick me out."

"Oh, you."

Seeing this scene, Xu Zimo also breathed a sigh of relief.

Living together is good.

He noticed that when the little girl said that, she secretly glanced at him.

Tsk!

"Yaoyao is injured, so you should stay with her tonight. I happen to have something to do and need to go out."

Xu Zimo was mainly afraid of revealing some... telltale signs.

He couldn't hide it!

"I'll see you out."

Tang Xinyi didn't ask much.

Only those who have earned money truly understand how difficult it is to earn.

As she got up, she instructed her sister, "I'll see your brother-in-law downstairs. If you need anything, I'll bring it up for you."

"Be extra careful not to move around."

As soon as Tang Xinyi and Xu Zimo left the room, Tang Xinyao lay alone on the bed, and for some reason, a silly smile appeared on her face.

Brother-in-law is really so gentle.

She suddenly looked at her foot, and then froze.

She had clearly been holding her left foot and feigning pity, but her brother-in-law seemed to have applied ice to her right foot.

"..."

Naughty brother-in-law.

He was probably only focused on her foot, right?

Just thinking about Xu Zimo's reaction and expression just now, Tang Xinyao couldn't help but cover her face, her body wriggling on the bed.

Oh no.

It's a bit hot.

Could she have caught a cold?!

[Thanks again to 'Great Investigation to the End', 'Ao Ao Ao Wu', 'Hanlin Yuan', and all the big shots. Four more chapters tomorrow!]