Chapter 541: Removing the Bandage

Miss Du also knew in her heart that the Lu couple were extraordinary, but after what happened yesterday, how could she have the face to bother Lu Yunjue again?

She looked at her mother's increasingly excited expression, and now she really felt a slight headache. "Mom, stop imagining it. Are you interested in Lu Yunjue or his sister-in-law?"

"Can't I just like them all?" Du's mother gently slapped her hand. "Okay, my daughter is shy, so I won't say anything. But why do they all have so many bandages wrapped around their faces?"

"It seems like a love rival came over and hit them in the face." Miss Du felt even more headache when she heard her say that she was shy, but she still answered.

It was Zhao Si who told her about this.

Zhao Si is a money-oriented guy. Ever since he resolved their grievances, he has been calling her "sister" every day. He can easily get these words out of her.

Mother Du was stunned for a moment: "Yes, it's normal for a woman as outstanding as Madam Lu to have many admirers."

At this time, Mu Qing returned to the clinic.

"How are mom and the others now?" Hu Xiner asked with concern.

Mu Qing replied gently, "She slept soundly last night. Erdong, upon seeing outsiders approaching, stopped the Du family disciples outside and spent the entire night chatting with them."

Hu Xiner was stunned. Yesterday's incident happened so urgently that they had forgotten about Erdong.

Led by Doctor He, they went upstairs together, and Mu Qing whispered what happened last night.

It turned out that Erdong originally wanted to take the opportunity to escape, although the Lu family treated him well, taking him with them in everything they did, and providing him with everything he needed for food, clothing, housing and transportation.

Even Lu Yunjue, who seemed indifferent to him on the surface, had been enduring his nagging and sometimes even talked with him.

However, he still yearned for freedom and wanted to make a name for himself.

So, taking advantage of the incident at the Lu family yesterday, he quietly prepared to leave, but he found an unconscious little beggar locked in the woodshed, and Lu's mother was lying on the bed unconscious.

Just as he was hesitating, Hu Laosan and others came knocking on the door.

Although this group of burly men brought Hu Xiner's handwritten letter and tokens, Erdong still didn't quite believe it and decided to stay and take care of Lu's mother.

"Actually, Erdong has a pretty good temper. Why don't we let him go?" Hu Xiner thought for a while and said.

As the saying goes, time reveals a person's true character. After spending some time together, they also had a basic understanding of Erdong's character.

At least Hu Xiner can be sure that he won't harm others after he goes out.

Mu Qing nodded: "My injuries are now fully healed. After the bandages are removed, I will go back to take care of my mother..."

He paused, feeling a little troubled.

If he went to take care of his mother, only Hu Xiner and the unconscious Lu Yunjue would be left here.

But I can't bring my mother to this clinic, otherwise she will be scared.

The two looked at each other and smiled bitterly.

I didn’t think anything of it before the Taoist priest and the others left, but now I truly feel the feeling of being unable to handle everything.

Doctor He heard what they said and slowly suggested, "Many of the Du family's disciples are orphans. They also take on some housekeeping jobs on weekdays. If you are short of people, you can go and ask them."

"Are you serious?" Hu Xiner's eyes showed joy.

Doctor He asked them to sit on the chairs and said with a smile, "Would I lie to you again? Okay, please close your eyes."

Mu Qing sat on the chair as he was told, without saying a word. His slightly trembling hands revealed his inner unrest.

Doctor He went to the small medicine cabinet on the second floor and took out a set of tools. He took the small scissors, looked at it carefully for a moment, and then gently cut the bandage.

"Wait!" Mu Qing suddenly said, "Xin'er, go out and buy me a mask first."

Hu Xin'er was stunned for a moment, then silently took out a silver mask from her arms: "Don't worry, I've already prepared it."

Doctor He was stunned. What was going on with this young couple? They were just removing a bandage, so why did they need a mask?

The mask was exquisitely crafted. Although as thin as a cicada's wing, it had a very high texture. Hu Xin'er specifically instructed the craftsmen to make it with the best materials.

Mu Qing stared at the mask, a flash of pain in his eyes.

These days, he has been trying to control himself from thinking about his appearance.

However, at this moment, we have to face this cruel reality.

The real him may always have to live in the shadows and wear a mask.

Although he had prepared himself mentally, when the moment came, he still felt a little scared.

He couldn't help but wonder if Xin'er was also worried that his ugly appearance would scare her, so she prepared the mask in advance?

"Husband." Hu Xiner noticed that something was wrong with his expression and gently held his hand.

How could the heartache of more than ten years be resolved in such a short time? She understood Mu Qing's worries and pain.

Mu Qing came back to his senses and said, "This mask doesn't look good. Go buy me another one."

In fact, he also had a mask in his arms, just because he was worried that the bandages would suddenly fall off one day, making him embarrassed in public like Yun Jue.

He wanted to get Hu Xin'er away, and would even rather let Doctor He untie his bandages than let the woman he loved most see him at his ugliest.

How could Hu Xin'er not know what he was thinking? She silently pulled out more masks from her bosom, leather, iron... From texture to pattern, they were all different.

She reached out and touched every bandage on Mu Qing's face.

Mu Qing's slightly trembling breath occasionally sprayed on her fingertips.

She said softly, "My husband, I want to face your heartache with you. I want you to believe that no matter how your appearance changes, there are people who love you as always."

Mu Qing's eyes flickered slightly, and he avoided her sight: "But..."

"I prepared so many masks, not because I would dislike you, but because I had expected that you would use the masks as an excuse to get me away." She stood up and gently kissed Mu Qing on the forehead.

No one had ever said such words to Mu Qing. People only told him that he would be liked only if he became excellent. He subconsciously felt that only if he became like Lu Yunjue would he be worthy of others' love.

But the woman in front of him gently told him that this was not the case.

Hu Xin'er didn't want the atmosphere to be too heavy and put pressure on him, so she smiled quietly: "Don't worry, even if your face becomes like a bandage, I won't abandon you!"

Left aside, confused, Dr. He silently raised his scissors and asked, "Do you still want to remove the bandage?"

Young couples nowadays...why do they make removing a bandage act like they're parting forever?