Lin Dang, a journalism and communication student dedicated to social news. Chu Zhen, a program producer dedicated to social issues and people's livelihoods. Two like-minded individuals who deve...
Chapter Thirty-Seven Laser Surgery
I was already prepared to give myself to him, but Chu Zhen didn't make a move. As a girl, I couldn't take the initiative in this matter. However, that night, Chu Zhen held me as we fell asleep until the sun rose the next day.
Huang Yanyan said that Chu Zhen must have a cleanliness obsession. Why didn't you take a shower before going to bed? It means you weren't ready. Who would willingly offer themselves up while dressed so neatly?
Okay, I admit I wasn't ready, but I'm grateful to Chu Zhen for not forcing me. If he had, I would have complied.
"Good morning~" It felt so good to see Chu Zhen as soon as I opened my eyes, I couldn't help but lean over and kiss him.
"What are you planning to do so early in the morning?" Chu Zhen looked at me lecherously.
"Good morning kiss. Okay, I have to get up. I need to go see Chu Lin today." I pushed Chu Zhen away and got out of bed. Ever since Chu Lin came into our lives, we've made a promise to visit him every Saturday.
We bought some toys and formula to take with us, and Chulin has already started babbling some unintelligible words. The director said that he is more sensible than other children his age, and doesn't cry or fuss.
Chu Lin is doing well; he's chubby and healthy, and it's a bit difficult for me to hold him. But the little guy seems quite happy to see me, constantly trying to take off my glasses and tugging at my hair, though not with much force. Seeing his chubby little face, I just want to take a bite.
While I was playing with Chu Lin, Chu Zhen would help Chu Lin assemble his toys and take his blanket outside to air it out.
"Since you all love children so much, have you ever thought about when you're going to have one?" the hospital director asked me.
"We're too young, I'm still in graduate school." I gave an awkward laugh.
"It doesn't matter. I didn't expect Chu Zhen to be so thoughtful. He'll definitely be a good father in the future." It's a good thing the dean had a son. If it were a daughter, she would definitely want Chu Zhen to be her son-in-law.
We stayed at the welfare home for half a day and went home in the afternoon.
"Where are we going again?" I asked, noticing that the road looked wrong.
"I'll get you laser surgery, I've already made arrangements!"
"When did you contact me? And I don't have enough money right now."
"I contacted Chu Lin when he pulled your glasses. Don't worry about the money; my purpose in earning money is to support you," Chu Zhen said casually, but I was deeply moved.
"Don't worry, it's just a simple minor surgery, you'll be fine soon. I'll wait for you here." When I arrived at the hospital, it was the same familiar head doctor. This was my third time here, and I was already quite familiar with his face.
I had done the check-up before, so I could have the surgery directly. The doctor prepared me, but I didn't feel anything at all. He told me the surgery was over and instructed me to sit outside for half an hour. If there were no adverse reactions, I could leave.
"Lin Dang, do you know how beautiful your eyes are?" At that moment, I was a little sensitive to light, so the doctor put an eye patch on me.
"You can't even lie properly. My eyes are covered, how could you see through me?"
"I was captivated by your eyes the first time I saw you. I finally found an opportunity to help you completely break free from your shell, but it was all because of another man?"
"Other men?"
"Yes, that little brat Chu Lin, if it weren't for the fact that his surname is Chu, I definitely wouldn't let you hold him."
"I'm speechless. You actually made a mistake by eating with a child who's not even a year old."
After staying for half an hour, Chu Zhen went to ask about some precautions, and then we went home. Once home, Chu Zhen drew all the curtains, afraid that I would be stimulated by the strong light. The afternoon sunlight that used to stream into the living room through the French windows felt wonderful, but now it was as dark as night. He also confiscated my phone, took me to my room, and told me to rest.
Chu Zhen's bed always helps me fall asleep quickly. Sometimes I wonder if jasmine has a sleep-inducing effect. In his bedroom, my sleep quality is exceptionally good. When I wake up again, I smell the aroma of food. I was still wearing my blindfold and could only grope my way out based on my memory. But my actions and memory mismatched, and I crashed hard into the door, instantly yelling with a headache.
"Won't you call me?" I heard Chu Zhen's hurried footsteps. "What do you want?"
"Did you cook? I can smell the food, and I'm a little hungry!"
"Foodie!" Chu Zhen picked me up and placed me in front of the dining table. "I made chicken soup and steamed sea bass. You should eat less spicy food now and eat these light dishes for a while."
"Open your mouth!" Chu Zhen ladled out a bowl of soup and began to feed me.
"Actually, I can drink it myself, there's no need to go through all this trouble!"
"You really don't know how to enjoy life. No wonder you've been single for so many years. How many women are waiting for a man to feed them?"
"I have hands and feet, why would I need a man to feed me? Honestly, I'm single because I don't care about dating someone my own age. Do you know how many suitors I've rejected? I'm afraid you'll be shocked if I told you!"
I couldn't see Chu Zhen's expression, but I heard the sound of the bowl being placed on the table. It was quite loud, and I could tell that she was angry.
"But what you're feeding me is especially delicious. Can you feed me a piece of meat? I'm not full just from drinking soup!" I've seen enough of Chu Zhen's unpredictable moods, so I could only play along. Sure enough, this trick worked. Chu Zhen picked up the bowl again and started feeding me.
Actually, I could have taken off the blindfold in a day or two, as long as I didn't look at bright light. But at Chu Zhen's insistence, I was "blind" for a whole week. Chu Zhen said, "Look, no amount of vows can compare to me being your eyes!"
Huang Yanyan said, "I used to think it was troublesome that you were nearsighted, but now I feel so lucky."
I don't know what Huang Yanyan's definition of happiness is. It seems that every time I talk to her about her relationship with Chu Zhen, she always says with envy, "I'm so happy."
After the surgery, Chu Zhen strictly followed the doctor's orders and took me for checkups. Under his meticulous care, my eyes recovered very well, and I finally said goodbye to my glasses. I put away my glasses and placed them on the bedside table in Chu Zhen's bedroom.
"Why keep it? We won't need it anymore." Chu Zhen was a little puzzled. I've been treating it like a treasure.
"These are the glasses you picked out for me." I still remember that afternoon when Chu Zhen accompanied me to choose glasses.
"That's something to keep as a souvenir," Chu Zhen smiled. "Your eyes are so beautiful; I suddenly don't want anyone else to see them."
"She is indeed very beautiful, it's a pity that no one ranks the department's most beautiful girl anymore, otherwise I would definitely be the school's most beautiful girl."
"Quite confident!"
"Of course, don't you know who my boyfriend is?" I said with a smug look.
"You really do resemble my woman, Chu Zhen. Not bad, always maintain this confidence." Chu Zhen pulled me into his arms. Up until now, Chu Zhen and I have had almost every physical contact, except for the final step. Chu Zhen said he would wait until I was ready, but I had no idea what to prepare.