Chapter 52 Chapter 52 "I'm happy to be bothered by you." ...

Lin Mo pulled the blanket over him and covered him with it, then went to the bathroom to wash her hands and called Li Ningxin back.

Lin Mo: "I contacted Assistant Wang. It's a small matter at work that he wanted to confirm with me. It's nothing serious."

Li Ningxin: "Oh, that's good."

"But Ningxin, why were you still in the company so late yesterday? You didn't get home until ten o'clock?" She had the impression that her work had been going on as usual recently and there was no need to work overtime.

"Ah, well, um, I had something to do..." Li Ningxin stammered, then chuckled for a moment before saying sheepishly, "My internet connection at home is broken, so I can't do anything when I get home. I was secretly watching TV on the company computer, hehe."

Lin Mo didn't ask any more questions, but just reminded her: "Don't stay too late, go home early."

"Okay, I understand, Senior Sister. Bye."

After hanging up, Lin Mo glanced at the time on the screen. It was two o'clock in the afternoon, perfect time to visit her grandfather at the nursing home. Last week, she was so busy that she only had a quick video chat with her grandfather and didn't meet him in person. This week, she had to go see him no matter what.

Before leaving, Lu Yanxiao was sleeping soundly. In order not to disturb him, Lin Mo left him a note, telling him that she was going to the sanatorium and would be back in the evening. She put the note on the coffee table in front of the sofa so that he could easily see it when he got up.

April is the perfect time of year for Shaofeng City, with flowers in full bloom. But for some reason, the sun was as glaring as midsummer. Lin Mo was blinded by the glare as soon as she pulled out of the garage. Add to that the hangover from last night, and soon her eyes were sore and swollen, bringing back the discomfort she'd felt just this morning.

She took out her sunglasses and put them on, feeling a little better.

We drove to several places first, bought some food, clothes and daily necessities for grandpa, and then drove to the sanatorium, where we stayed until the evening.

As if on cue, Lu Yanxiao sent her a WeChat message at this very moment, saying, "I saw the note. Be careful on the road."

She replied: [Okay, you can eat by yourself without waiting for me. I've already eaten at Grandpa's place.]

It was Saturday evening rush hour when she got home, and she would probably get home by eight o'clock. Since she had nothing to do, she turned on the car music and drove slowly. But just when she changed the song, she suddenly looked up and her vision was blurred. She hurriedly stepped on the brakes, but the blur only lasted for a moment and immediately returned to normal.

At first she thought it might be low blood sugar, so she took a chocolate out of her bag and put it in her mouth.

After finishing her meal, she got back on the road, but after five minutes, her vision blurred again. She braked again and pulled over, but this time the blurriness lasted longer than the first time. She activated her hazard lights and carefully checked her eyes in the mirror. There was nothing foreign, so she rinsed the area around her eyes several times with mineral water. She sat in the car for more than ten minutes, and while she could still see clearly up close, distant objects remained blurry.

At the same time, the symptoms that appeared in the morning were aggravated at this moment. The top of the head and temples felt tight and painful, and there was severe discomfort around the eye sockets.

She didn't dare to go any further.

I couldn't help but feel scared. I had never been drunk before, and I wasn't sure how my body would react to a hangover. But it had been almost a day, and it was impossible that the reaction had not only not subsided but had become even worse.

Maybe the discomfort she felt when she woke up this morning wasn't caused by a hangover at all. Could she be suffering from some serious illness?

The more I think about it, the more frightened I become.

Her hands were shaking uncontrollably as Lin Mo took out her cell phone and frantically flipped to Lu Yanxiao's contact information. But just as her fingertips were about to click, she stopped. She was shocked to find that the first person she wanted to ask for help was Lu Yanxiao. It didn't even occur to her to think about it. It was as if she had subconsciously become dependent on him, and it was natural.

This is not right, this is not the way it should be.

She took a few deep breaths and tried to calm herself down. She had already troubled Lu Yanxiao too many times recently. If she did it again, she really didn't know how to repay him.

She switched to the address book on her phone and looked through it. Wei Wei was out of town, Li Ningxin and Liu Jun couldn't drive, and other familiar people were in Changli. She couldn't contact her father because his work was so busy. Mainly, she didn't want to worry her family. Finally, she locked her eyes on Song Yue's name.

After much hesitation, he called Song Yue.

"Song Yue, do you have time now? Can you help me?"

"What's the matter? Do you need me to go to the company now?"

"No, it's not work related. I just need your help for personal reasons." Lin Mo carefully chose her words, trying to keep her tone calm. "I'm on Tangcun Road in the south of the city now, about to get on the ring road..."

"I'm sorry, Mr. Lin, I'm not in the city and I really don't have time right now. I'll hang up first." Song Yue interrupted her and said everything in one go. He hung up the phone without waiting for her response.

Lin Mo was holding the phone in a daze.

As a colleague, it was a favor for others to help her, and it was their duty not to help her. She had no right to blame them. However, Song Yue's refusal completely dispelled her idea of ​​asking for help from others again.

At this moment she can only rely on herself.

For some reason, after this thought came to her mind, unlike the initial fear, confusion, and bewilderment, every nerve in her brain seemed to be taut, and her thoughts became exceptionally clear. She immediately thought of a solution - to call a designated driver, have him drive her car and take her to the hospital.

The place they were in was not a busy dining and entertainment area, and was not where designated drivers often moved. Fortunately, after she raised the price by two hundred yuan, she successfully made an appointment.

I definitely can’t go to the hospital where my father works.

After the designated driver drove the car into the city, Lin Mo asked him to take her to a nearby general hospital.

The driver was very happy to get the extra salary. During the journey, he learned that it was not easy for her to go to the ophthalmologist alone, so he parked the car and enthusiastically took her to the outpatient building.

The registration hall was crowded and noisy, and Lin Mo felt her head hurt more and her eyes swollen more.

But she did not dare to relax her guard. She handled consultation, registration, waiting, face-to-face consultation, eye examination, and intraocular examination in an orderly manner by herself.

Finally, the doctor told her: "High intraocular pressure, sunburn and headache are all symptoms caused by high intraocular pressure."

Lin Mo hadn't heard much about this condition, but it didn't seem very serious. She asked the doctor expectantly, "Is it due to overuse of the eyes? Will it be fine if I get enough rest?"

"It's hard to say exactly what's going on. I need to dilate my pupils," the doctor said sternly. "You came alone?"

"Ah? Hmm." She didn't quite understand, but the doctor's attitude made her feel vaguely uneasy.

The doctor glanced at her, expressionless, and raised his voice. "There are many conditions that can cause high intraocular pressure. Yours has already caused migraines. For further observation, they'll need to dilate your pupils. Mydriasis involves medication to dilate your pupils and relax your eye muscles. After dilation, you'll have difficulty seeing for six to eight hours. It's best to have someone with you."

"Oh, okay." Lin Mo took the list from the doctor woodenly, took two steps toward the door, and turned back to ask the doctor, "Doctor, what are the worst consequences of high intraocular pressure?"

"It's hard to say. You could even go blind. So, it's best if you ask your family to come."

"Blind?" Lin Mo couldn't believe it and froze in place.

Snap, snap——

The taut string in her brain suddenly broke and pierced heavily into her flesh. For a moment, she didn't know whether it was a headache, pain in her eyes, or pain in her heart. Her whole heart seemed to be immersed in water, making it difficult for her to breathe.

She walked out of the clinic helplessly. She should have paid the bill first, but as she clutched the receipt, her feet felt like lead, unable to take a single step. She leaned against the wall and sat on a nearby chair. With difficulty, she pulled out her phone and searched for words like "high eye drops," "migraine," and "mydriasis."

However, the more I searched, the more scared I became.

It says online that in serious cases, one may go blind, which is exactly what the doctor said.

"No! I won't be so unlucky."

"I have a job to do, and nothing can go wrong."

"My colleagues and leaders at the institute have worked so hard, and I absolutely cannot be the one who holds them back."

"Absolutely not. Don't scare yourself first."

…

She brainwashed herself over and over again, prepared herself mentally and adjusted her emotions, then called her brother Lin Peng and said that she needed a minor eye examination. She asked Lin Peng to come and accompany her, and repeatedly told him not to tell their father first.

"Where is my brother-in-law?" The environment on Lin Peng's side was noisy, and it sounded like he was at a basketball court.

Lin Mo: "He's busy."

"Were you having a fight?"

"Are you coming or not?" Lin Mo pretended to be angry. "Your sister is in the hospital. Why do you keep asking others?"

"I know, I know. I'll be there right away."

After ending the call, Lin Mo went to pay the bill first, then returned to the treatment area. She sat on a chair in the corridor and closed her eyes to rest while waiting for Lin Peng.

*

Ever since he knew about the relationship between Lin Mo and Lu Yanxiao, Song Yue no longer dared to have any improper thoughts about her. He originally thought it was better to mind his own business and pretend that he had not answered her call. But how could he just disappear if he liked her? He was always worried and hesitated for a long time. Finally, he mustered up the courage to call Lu Yanxiao.

Lu Yanxiao was so angry that he didn't even eat a single bite of the dinner he had just prepared. He grabbed his car keys and left. Just as he was about to call Lin Mo, Lin Peng called him first, saying that Lin Mo was in the hospital.

Lu Yanxiao became even angrier!

It turns out this guy looked for everyone but him.

He rushed to the hospital angrily and ran to the ophthalmology waiting area. He saw the girl's slender figure huddled in the corner. She looked pitiful and alone. Lu Yanxiao was angry and distressed. He strode over and patted her shoulder.

"Lin..." Lin Mo looked up and froze the moment she saw the person coming. "Lu Yanxiao? Why is it you?"

Lu Yanxiao stared at her without blinking, with a heavy breath coming from his nose.

Lin Mo subconsciously wanted to explain: "I..."

"Lin Mo, in your heart, am I even inferior to Song Yue and the others?" Lu Yanxiao's brows were furrowed, his eyes filled with deep resentment, and his voice was exceptionally cold and hard. "You can find someone else for everything, why are you still marrying me?"

Grievances and fears swept over her instantly, and Lin Mo could no longer hold it in. She lowered her head and tears fell down.

Lu Yanxiao suddenly panicked.

He didn't dare to utter even a word of reprimand.

Not knowing whether she was crying because she was feeling very uncomfortable, Lu Yanxiao squatted down and softened his voice: "Are your eyes uncomfortable?"

Lin Mo turned away angrily, not wanting to see him.

Lu Yanxiao also moved and faced her again: "If you cry again, your eyes will be swollen."

Hearing this, Lin Mo's body stiffened, as if she was frightened.

Lu Yanxiao gently lifted her chin: "Let me see."

This time she did not resist, but obediently opened her eyes wide and let him examine her, but her tears still fell uncontrollably. She cried like a pear blossom in the rain, and her cheeks were slightly red.

Lu Yanxiao's heart was broken, and he used the back of his hand to wipe the tears from her cheeks.

"Stop crying, okay?"

"I was already so scared, and you scolded me," the girl said aggrievedly, sobbing and speaking incoherently, "The internet said I might become blind. If I become blind, I'll be a useless person and unable to do anything. Wuuuuuuu..."

Lu Yanxiao felt as if a hand was grabbing his heart and ruthlessly ravaging it. The pain was so severe that his breathing became rapid. He gently held her in his arms and soothed her softly, "It's okay. Those things online are exaggerated. It's okay. Don't be afraid."

"real?"

"Really? I promise I won't cry anymore, okay?"

"Um."

Lin Mo stopped sobbing and sat down, but she was still angry. She tugged at Lu Yanxiao's sleeve and wiped the tears from her face. "You can't be mean to me. I'm very vulnerable right now."

"I'm sorry, it's my fault. I shouldn't have been so mean to you. Can you forgive me?"

Lin Mo nodded: "How did you get here?"

"Lin Peng called me." He didn't mention Song Yue.

"This guy betrayed me."

Seeing that her emotions had finally calmed down, Lu Yanxiao stretched out a hand towards her: "Would you like me to dilate my pupils?"

Lin Mo didn't hesitate and placed her hand in his palm.

However, Lu Yanxiao did not take her to the clinic. Instead, he walked out of the outpatient building and went straight to the parking lot. After arriving at the Rolls-Royce, he helped her open the passenger door and motioned for her to get in.

"Where are you going?" she asked doubtfully.

"Shaojing Hospital."

Shaojing Hospital was the hospital where she had been sent to when she first met Lu Yanxiao due to a gastritis attack. It was the best private hospital in Shaofeng City. She had no reason to disagree and only said weakly, "I've already paid."

"Money is more important than eyes?"

Lu Yanxiao shut her up with just one word, and she got into the car obediently.

Arriving at Shaojing Hospital, she didn't have to register or wait; she went straight to the doctor, who interviewed her, examined her, dilated her pupils, and examined her again, all in one go. The doctor was a woman, gentle and patient in her speech and treatment, which calmed her previously anxious heart.

Because her pupils were dilated, she had difficulty seeing and moving, and she always felt top-heavy. Lu Yanxiao held her hand the whole time, giving her an unprecedented sense of security.

"Lu Yanxiao, thank you, I'm sorry to bother you again." She couldn't help but say while waiting for the results in the ward.

"You didn't want to trouble me, so you deliberately didn't call me?" Seeing that the girl's condition had improved a lot, Lu Yanxiao dared to bring up the question that lingered in his mind again.

Lin Mo sat on the sofa, lowered her head and pinched her fingertips, without denying it.

When she couldn't see clearly, she would become extremely anxious. The more she couldn't see clearly, the harder she tried to see, which made her eyes more tired. She lowered her head slightly and simply closed her eyes.

At this time, Lu Yanxiao sat down next to her and poked her shoulder.

She opened her eyes and looked sideways in confusion, and saw something blue in front of her.

"What?"

She reached out to take it. It was a small piece of paper with words on it. She held the paper almost to her eyes before she could make out the outline of the pattern on the paper. It turned out to be the "note" she had signed for him that morning, promising to help him fulfill a wish.

"Lu Yanxiao, I'm a patient now. How can you ask me to help you fulfill your wish now!" Lin Mo was furious. She threw the piece of paper at him, crossed her arms angrily and turned sideways.

Lu Yanxiao chuckled, picked up the piece of paper, and placed it back in her palm: "My wish now is that if you encounter a similar situation in the future, you must come to me first."

Lin Mo was stunned: "You..."

"I'm happy to be bothered by you."

Lin Mo turned around and looked at him again.

"Did you hear that..."

Before Lu Yanxiao finished speaking, the girl's soft lips came up to him. Unlike the previous pecks, this time she did not withdraw immediately after coming up. Instead, she bit his lips and sucked them up and down repeatedly.

Lu Yanxiao's pupils trembled violently and his whole body froze.

The girl was obviously inexperienced and her movements were a bit clumsy. She couldn't control her lips and teeth well, and the force on her teeth varied. Soon, Lu Yanxiao felt the taste of blood, but he was reluctant to leave and let her do what she wanted.

After a moment, Lu Yanxiao put his arm around her lower back and pushed her closer to him. Just as he was about to kiss her back, the girl's body trembled, and then, as if waking from a dream, she suddenly realized what she had done.

"Oh, your lip is busted. Yes, I'm sorry."

The girl raised her hand, and her soft fingertips brushed across his lips. Lu Yanxiao didn't care whether her lips were broken or not. He grabbed her hand and pulled her into his arms, saying with a half-smile, "This is the third time. This time, you just want to relax?"

Lin Mo was embarrassed and ashamed, and the temperature on her face soared.

"Hmm? Talk, okay?" Lu Yanxiao gripped her hand a little harder and was about to kiss her.

Lin Mo leaned back and avoided it.

Although she was shy, she dared to take responsibility. Since she couldn't see clearly anyway, she simply looked him in the eye and said with a stiff upper lip, "I don't want to relax, I just want to kiss you."

Lu Yanxiao raised the corners of his lips: "Do you still want to kiss?"

"The doctor will be here soon." She changed the subject.

"You've already kissed me three times secretly, and this time you kissed me for such a long time. It's not fair that you don't let me get it back." The man's voice was lazy, with a hint of complaint, grievance and coquettishness.

This was the first time Lin Mo saw Lu Yanxiao like this, and she found that she seemed to be quite attracted to him.

And what he said was true, I felt like a female hooligan.

So, I made up my mind and closed my eyes.

After waiting for a long time, she could clearly feel the man's warm breath in front of her, but the kiss did not fall. In the end, he only kissed her lightly on the forehead.

"Okay." Lu Yanxiao smiled, "Let's talk about it after your eyes are better."