Spurred on by Ares's confidence, Lu Xiao answered Li Hua'an's call. The moment the line connected, Earl Hua An's incredibly gentle voice came through. The sound was so unexpected that Lu Xiao instinctively glanced at the contact name on her terminal to make sure it was really her.
She had interacted with Li Hua'an before, but this was the first time she had ever heard her speak so gently. It was rather difficult to adjust to.
"Xiao Xiao, dear, are you busy? I hope I'm not disturbing you at work."
"I was just about to head to work. Did you need something, Earl Hua An?"
Li Hua'an chuckled. "Oh, Xiao Xiao, we've worked together, after all. There's no need to be so distant. I heard a male patient was fully recovered and discharged from the asylum. Is that true?"
The matter hadn't been officially announced to the public, but it was perfectly normal for an Earl like Li Hua'an to find out ahead of time. That part didn't surprise Lu Xiao.
