Chapter 35 The Hurt: "Should I grant your wish?"

Song Luoyun is not seriously injured; she just fainted due to excessive hunger, low blood sugar, and exhaustion.

She was already conscious before being taken to the hospital. She looked up and saw Fu Huaizhi's nervous and frantic actions, but said nothing and closed her eyes again.

Life is tormenting him now, but she's not having an easy time either; she's exhausted, both physically and mentally, and sees no future.

In those few minutes, she thought that it would be great if she could just stay asleep like this forever; she didn't want to face those tedious things.

She opened her eyes again when the nurse's voice rang in her ears, and saw Fu Huaizhi looking lost and dejected outside the ward through the glass door.

Perhaps he was right about one thing: he did love her.

With the continued administration of intravenous nutrition, her bodily functions slowly recovered. The nurse helped her walk out, and Fu Huaizhi looked up at her, his eyes filled with regret.

Song Luoyun walked out, and he followed, taking her hand.

"Let's go eat," he said coldly.

She ignored him and kept walking with her head down.

Fu Huaizhi lowered his voice and said helplessly, "How long are you going to keep making a scene?"

Song Luoyun remained silent, as if she hadn't heard what he said.

During her time by his side, she knew his personality very well. Arguing with him would only excite him more and more, and what he feared most was being ignored.

Fu Huaizhi finally couldn't take it anymore, so he pressed down on her shoulders and forced them to look at each other.

Afraid of hurting her, he loosened his grip and said, "You shouldn't joke around with your health for anything. Let's go eat first, and we can talk about it later, okay?"

Song Luoyun only met his gaze for a second before quickly looking away, without compromising.

Fu Huaizhi picked her up and said, "Let's go back."

Song Luoyun's subconscious reaction was to hit him, but she raised her hand and then lowered it again. Looking closely at the man's profile, she saw that his hair was messy and his eyes were red, like a child who had done something wrong, yet he still handled things in his usual way.

As he escorted Song Luoyun home, the housekeeper had already placed the prepared meal on the table.

She walked over, paused, and was stunned. All of these were her favorite foods, but she had never shown them to Fu Huaizhi.

She liked to eat beef, but once when she was having dinner with Fu Huaizhi, she took a few extra pieces. When he noticed, she awkwardly put them in his bowl and said, "You try it."

She liked dry-pot cauliflower and ordered it many times for lunch at the company. Once, he saw it and casually asked, "Is it that good?" She said, "It's not as good as mine. I'll let you try it sometime."

She also likes to drink soup. At Fu Huaizhi's banquet that time, she was too embarrassed to eat anything, but she drank two bowls of soup.

She thought they were all insignificant things, but he noticed them all and quietly wrote down her preferences.

Song Luoyun sat down, and Fu Huaizhi raised his hand to feed her, but she avoided his touch and clenched her teeth.

Fu Huaizhi said calmly, "Let's eat. After we finish, tell me what you want."

Excessive hunger made her body particularly weak; she didn't even want to lift her hands. The aroma of the food in front of her was tempting, but frankly, she had lost her appetite.

The man's gaze lingered on her for a long, long time before he finally seemed to give in and put down his chopsticks.

"Is it because I'm here?" He stood up, his eyes never leaving her. "Then I'll leave. Talk to me again after you finish your meal."

He left as he had said, closing the door tightly behind him. Looking at the things on the table, Song Luoyun suddenly felt like crying.

Perhaps because she had been suppressing her emotions for too long, and her chest felt completely blocked, she really couldn't eat and had no interest in anything.

She wanted to comfort herself, but she was also aware of the change in her state. She raised her hand, picked up a piece of meat, and tried to swallow it.

At least she can't really have a problem; she still has her studies to complete and needs to return to a normal life immediately. She needs to recover her health.

Swallowing it down bite by bite, no matter how much seasoning was added, it tasted like plain water in my mouth. I chewed and swallowed mechanically, and even had to wipe away my tears halfway through.

Back in her room, she lay down and hugged the corner of the blanket. She had nothing to talk about with Fu Huaizhi.

Fu Huaizhi leaned against the window, a lit cigarette between his teeth, silently watching her for a long time.

...

With only five days left before the start of the semester, Song Luoyun finished her enrollment procedures and was about to pay the fees when she discovered that the tuition and accommodation fees had already been paid.

She moved her old dorm bed from her undergraduate days to her new dorm room and gave up her previous rented apartment, but since most of her belongings were with Fu Huaizhi, she didn't dare to move them.

On her last day at work, Fu Yuxuan seemed to want to keep her there, so he would sit next to her workstation from time to time and chat with her occasionally.

"Really quitting? This job is much easier to make money than your profession."

"It's rare that all your colleagues are good people. Won't you miss them if they leave?"

"Think about it some more. Anyway, I'd really welcome you here."

His words really touched Song Luoyun.

In the end, she just smiled and refused.

On the last day, there was a farewell party, which was said to be prepared for every employee leaving the company. In the afternoon, we went up the mountain for a barbecue and camping trip, and didn't return until the next morning.

After get off work, Song Luoyun set off with her belongings for the night. They drank, had barbecue, and chatted under the stars. Song Luoyun wasn't in a good mood, but when she turned around, she realized there was another person there.

Fu Huaizhi appeared out of nowhere, sitting next to Fu Yuxuan, chatting with several managers, his eyes glancing at her from time to time.

Someone nearby approached Song Luoyun and whispered gossip, "Are you dating President Fu?"

Song Luoyun said, "No, he has a girlfriend."

“I’m not talking about this Mr. Fu, I’m talking about another one,” the other person said. “The Mr. Fu at the Fu Group Building.”

Seeing that Song Luoyun didn't react, she continued, "That day you suddenly fainted, and he rushed over. We were all startled."

"Really?" Song Luoyun had no memory of this part of the story.

“We called an ambulance, and he drove you away right away. He looked very anxious, and you could tell he cared about you a lot.”

"Perhaps," Song Luoyun said calmly.

"Being with him must be wonderful. Putting aside his wealth, the way he cares about you means you'd be happy even without money," the other person said longingly.

Song Luoyun smiled and said, "If I don't have money, maybe I will."

The others around him handed over the skewers, deliberately circling them near everyone's noses in a tempting manner. After putting the skewers down, they said smugly, "Master Meng grills them himself, they're guaranteed to be delicious."

Someone handed it to Song Luoyun, but she waved her hand and said, "You guys eat first, I can't eat anymore."

She ate only some fruit all night, staying awake as she watched everyone having more and more fun. Later, Fu Huaizhi came over and sat next to her, but she awkwardly moved away, not wanting to say a word to him.

Fu Huaizhi is always the center of attention, and his appearance at their small studio gathering clearly shows that he's there for Song Luoyun.

As soon as he arrives, everyone's attention will be focused on them, and they will start to cheer.

Someone said, "President Fu, Luo Yun is a very innocent girl, you must treat her well."

Fu Huaizhi smiled and said, "Of course."

"Look how thin she's become. I hope you can help her gain weight back in the future."

Fu Huaizhi said, "Okay."

Everyone was sending them their blessings, but Song Luoyun wore an increasingly forced smile and shrugged.

The tents where they stayed that night were for two people each, but Song Luoyun was assigned the only single room. When most people went inside to rest, she knew that Fu Huaizhi would come looking for her.

Wrapped in his coat, Fu Huaizhi walked to the back of the RV and sat on a stool with a glass of wine in front of him. He didn't drink it, maintaining a calmer demeanor than usual.

“Come here,” he said, pulling out the empty chair next to him.

The surroundings were filled with a strong sweet smell, like cherries mixed with the fragrance of flowers and fruits, which made her feel warm and cozy.

Fu Huaizhi took a blanket and covered her legs with it, his movements gentle, unlike his usual self.

He just said, "School starts on Monday?"

Song Luoyun responded with a "Mm".

"Have the dormitories and classes been assigned?"

"Um."

"The course schedule is out?"

"Um."

No matter what he asked, her attitude remained indifferent, both compliant and distant.

There were other people playing games behind him, with laughter and music coming in waves, but even so, his sigh could still be heard.

Fu Huaizhi asked, "After the start of the semester, would you like to continue your internship in the experimental group?"

Song Luoyun shook her head.

She also submitted her resignation for that job. It was just a summer internship, and she had learned some things and gained experience, so naturally she had to leave.

"What are your plans after that?" Fu Huaizhi asked.

Song Luoyun replied, "I have no plans."

"Is it true that as long as you're not with me, everything is fine?" he said.

Song Luoyun never told him any of the decisions she made; it was always like this. He would monitor her in his own way and never thought it was wrong.

But later on, she felt that this kind of life was very meaningless. In their relationship, he was always the one who took the initiative, and she was unwilling to even respond.

Only the sound system from behind helped them ease the tension.

Song Luoyun did not answer, but Fu Huaizhi knew her answer.

“Song Luoyun, I think I’ve been very good to you. I’ve given you everything you wanted, but all I want is for you to stay by my side.”

Fu Huaizhi knew she wouldn't respond to him, so he took a deep breath to dispel his agitation.

Furthermore, you said, "I don't think there was anything wrong with our previous relationship, but you forced me to do this by hurting yourself. Do you think I should regret it?"

He chuckled self-deprecatingly: "I've never been one for loyalty or sentimentality. If you take advantage of my feelings for you, even if something really happens, I'll just think you're overestimating yourself."

Song Luoyun pinched the web of her hand, closing her eyes in discomfort.

Her plan seemed to have failed; she had gambled everything, yet she still couldn't earn a single word of regret from him.

He said, "But you know me very well, you know how much you mean to me. I can't bear to see you cry, I can't bear to see you torturing yourself like this."

"So tell me, what do you want?"

Fu Huaizhi will not regret it.

That's what he thought.

But he watched helplessly as their relationship was completely destroyed. When he returned home and there was no longer a warm embrace to hold him, but only cold stares, he realized that this was not the life he wanted at all.

But he watched as a vibrant person grew increasingly lifeless before him, much like the changes in his mother before his eyes.

He clearly came to this point to protect those around him; he clearly said he would not let the people he loves follow in his mother's footsteps.

But somehow I'm back to this moment.

A sense of powerlessness washed over him as Fu Huaizhi looked up at the pitch-black night.

He exhaled slowly: "You want me to let you go, to let you go and live your life that has nothing to do with me."

"...Should I grant your wish?"

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Author's Note: I'll successfully escape in the next chapter!

Then you will meet a Fu Gui who is both humble, manipulative, and shameless.