Chapter 17

When he opened the door, he saw a "one-armed hero". Cen Zhao's appearance really scared Chen Liuchi.

The one-armed man himself was obviously surprised by the arrival of the sinking pool, but since he had been discovered, he simply let the person in and then openly showed his left arm, which was wrapped and protected in a medical sling. "It's nothing. I didn't pay attention to the road when I went to the scene yesterday, so I fell and had a slight fracture in my arm."

"Don't move!"

It was rare for Chen Liuchi to speak to him in a harsh tone. Seeing that the other party was still shaking his injured left arm, he couldn't help but feel frightened. He pressed Cen Zhao's shoulder to prevent him from moving: "Don't move! Be quiet!"

Cen Zhao deliberately curled his lips: "So fierce, Shen Xiaochi."

Chen Liuchi was no longer in the mood to have breakfast with Cen Zhao. He took out his phone and scrolled through his address book for a while.

"What? Are you going to blacklist me?" Cen Zhao couldn't sit still any longer. He tried to get up but was pushed back onto the sofa by Chen Liuchi. He had no choice but to sit upright with grievance. "I'm really fine. The doctor said it wasn't serious and didn't require me to be hospitalized. That's why I didn't tell you right away."

Chen Liuchi snorted upon hearing this, tapped his fingers on the phone screen to send the message, then lowered his eyes and gave the other person a look: "If it's really serious, I'm afraid you won't tell me, right?"

Finally getting attention, Cen Zhao quickly admitted his mistake in a polite manner, "I really didn't. I must tell you. It was just too late yesterday, so I thought I'd wait until daytime to tell you."

Chen Liuchi tapped him on the forehead: "If there is anything in the future, you must tell me first, or can I not be the first to know?"

"This is truly unfair to me." Seeing that he didn't seem too angry, Cen Zhao placed his good right arm loosely behind Shen Liuchi's waist. "I've always been frank with Boss Shen about everything I know."

Chen Liuchi said nothing, only lowering his eyes to glance at him. Cen Zhao paused for a moment, thinking that he wasn't used to such intimate contact yet. He withdrew his hand and sniffed the breakfast Chen Liuchi had brought him. "Xiaolongbao? They smell delicious."

"No."

Chen Liuchi patted him and said deliberately: "Like cures like, now you can only gnaw bones."

Upon hearing this, Cen Zhao grabbed his hand that had fallen on his shoulder, brought it to his lips and pretended to bite it: "Hmm, I've been assimilated by the puppy."

"Is it dirty? I haven't washed my hands yet!" Chen Liuchi hurriedly tried to pull his hand back, but Cen Zhao held his wrist lightly and held it down.

"Are you still a little uncomfortable?"

Cen Zhao grabbed his wrist with one hand and stroked it twice, neither too lightly nor too hard, observing Chen Liuchi's expression: "If you feel uncomfortable, please tell me, okay?"

Chen Liuchi stared at him for half a second, then extended his hand expressionlessly: "If you insist on biting my hand, the one that has touched handlebars, accepted RMB, and even held up an oily stool, then go ahead, but rinse your mouth before you kiss me again."

Cen Zhao smiled as soon as he finished speaking. He put his right hand on Shen Liuchi's waist and pulled him closer to him. He looked up at him and said, "I haven't bitten you yet, how about a kiss?"

Chen Liuchi tapped him on the forehead with his finger, but obediently leaned over and kissed him on the lips: "I have an appointment with the doctor and will come to see him in person later."

Cen Zhao didn't know if he was amused by the soothing yet perfunctory kiss, or by the words, but he managed to laugh even when his lips touched his: "I'm so precious, yet I still need a house doctor."

Chen Liuchi narrowed his eyes slightly, obviously dissatisfied with his self-deprecating remarks. He raised his hand to grab the back of his neck and pretended to be angry: "Veterinarian!"

The veterinarian mentioned by Chen Liuchi is actually a good friend of Shen Maoyuan, an orthopedic doctor in the city hospital. He has been promoted to deputy director at a young age and is very capable.

Cen Zhao was a doctor himself, so he was naturally well-informed about the condition of his arm. While he was heartened to see Chen Liuchi so attentive and caring, he couldn't bear to see him get so anxious and angry that he had to take on a favor. He was about to open his mouth to argue for his injury, but Chen Liuchi choked him back with a casual glance. "Come on, let me see you," he said. "At worst, I'll make a big fuss and present the orthopedist with a 'Bone Virtue' banner later."

The doctor arrived two hours later. Although he looked a little tired after a night of sleep, his medical skills were still superb and reliable. After looking at the X-ray and touching his arm, he confirmed that there would be no problem if he rested at home. Only then did Chen Liuchi breathe a sigh of relief.

He was familiar with the other party. After all, he was Shen Maoyuan's good friend and they visited each other during the New Year and other holidays. However, it was necessary to express his gratitude at this moment.

The doctor waved his hand and said, "I just finished my night shift and came here on my way."

Chen Liuchi wasn't sure if this was just a polite remark, but since the other person had helped him, he certainly couldn't neglect it. Regardless of the closeness of the relationship, give and take was still the social norm. So, while escorting the person out, he secretly sent a frantic message to Shen Maoyuan, asking him to send two boxes of his treasured special Baihao Yinzhen to the doctor.

"Xiao Shen."

After closing the door, the doctor looked at the sink and suddenly asked, "You and Mr. Cen seem to have a good relationship."

Chen Liuchi was calm and composed: "Yes, it is very good."

It’s more than just good!

The doctor couldn't help but complain inwardly. With this busy, busy appearance, serving tea and water, he wasn't a real father or a real son, so what else could he be? The key point was that Chen Liuchi didn't seem to want to hide his feelings. He was so frank, so frank that the doctor was a little unsure. He asked quietly, "Did you know your father's physical examination results came out last month? The old man's blood pressure is a little high." "You're just adding fuel to his fire!"

Chen Liuchi immediately understood the other party's deep meaning and made a low-key gesture: "It's in the confidentiality stage."

The doctor smiled speechlessly: "You haven't done a good job of keeping it confidential." Are you really keeping it confidential, Xiao Shen?

Chenliuchi just smiled and said nothing, but his meaning was already very clear.

The doctor sighed and lowered his voice, "I definitely can't control what's going on with you, but last month when your parents had their physical examination and I went to say hello, I heard your aunt say something, as if she was going to find a partner for you."

He winked at Chen Liuchi as he spoke, implying, "Blind date, Xiao Shen, this is the fate of single adults."

Chen Liuchi frowned slightly. Could this be what Shen Maoyuan meant by the reminder he gave him yesterday? But Zhang Ning knew his situation well, so she wouldn't be so blunt and anxious.

After sending the doctor away, Chen Liuchi didn't rush to call Shen Maoyuan to inquire about the situation. Instead, the other party sent a string of numbers first, with several zeros that were particularly dazzling.

Chen Liuchi felt uneasy, thinking that this meant that brothers had to settle accounts clearly.

Sure enough, Shen Maoyuan sent a message the next second: [How do I pay for the tea?]

Chen Liuchi sullenly said, "I'm going to work at Yinhe for a month."

Shen Maoyuan immediately sent a thumbs-up emoji: [The office hasn't changed. Remember to wear your ID card when you come here.]

Chen Liuchi walked into the house with gritted teeth, and the first thing he did was to pinch Cen Zhao's face.

Cen Zhao was typing out the case report with one hand, his arm in a sling. He was baffled by the pinching, yet willingly accepted it. He clicked save and then hugged Chen Liuchi's waist: "What's wrong?"

Chen Liuchi shook his phone screen at him and said, "Door-to-door fee."

Cen Zhao glanced at it, then took the phone with a smile and said, "I'll reimburse you."

"Of course you have to reimburse me." Chen Liuchi added, "Not only the tea money, but also my mental damages."

Cen Zhao accepted everything and moved closer to the sinking pool. "Anything else? Tell me everything."

Chen Liuchi looked down from above and saw that Cen Zhao's eyelashes were fluttering faster than usual. He couldn't help but reach out and touch him gently, and hummed as if to fan the flames: "I want to hug you."

Cen Zhao smiled upon hearing this, and he wheeled his wheelchair backwards. He stood up, leaned against the table, and pulled Chen Liuchi closer to him: "You don't mind interacting with me, do you?"

Chen Liuchi was at a loss for words: "What kind of question is this? We are in a relationship, so why would I hate contact with you?"

Cen Zhao lowered his eyes and looked at him, as if hinting at something, each word carrying a hint of lingering meaning. "What if I was in contact with you every day? Very intimate, very clingy, even a little out of control?"

Chenliuchi paused and asked doubtfully, "Did you just do something pornographic without realizing it?"

Cen Zhao was startled for a moment, then burst into laughter, his depression instantly disappearing: "No, it's not."

He took Chen Liuchi's hand and kissed it on his lips: "I'm afraid you will think I'm pushing my luck."

Cen Zhao really liked these intimate physical contacts, and Chen Liuchi noticed it.

He didn't think there was anything wrong with it. They were lovers and could do intimate things.

But Cen Zhao seemed to have some reservations. He was eager but worried at the same time. Although his contradiction was not obvious, Chen Liuchi could feel it.

What are you worrying about?

Chen Liuchi held Cen Zhao's hand, gently pinched his fingertips, and slowly suppressed his questioning voice.

Cen Zhao was always polite, restrained, and sensible to him, so he didn't want to be the aggressive one.

Both of them suddenly fell silent, and remained silent for more than ten seconds, until Chen Liuchi took the first step - he raised his head and gently kissed Cen Zhao on the lips.

"My body is so tense."

After the kiss, Chen Liuchi reached out and rubbed the corners of Cen Zhao's lips, which were slightly pursed. There was a hint of ridicule in his voice: "How much further can you push yourself?"

The two men stood face to face, less than an inch apart. Cen Zhao could easily see his own reflection in Chen Liuchi's eyes, and immediately realized that his body seemed to be tense, as if facing a great enemy. The corners of his lips couldn't help but tighten, a little embarrassing.

"What are you afraid of?"

Chen Liuchi couldn't help laughing: "Are you scared? Or are you worried about something?"

Cen Zhao gradually regained some of his pampered confidence in the other person's smile. He closed his eyes and pressed his palm against Shen Liuchi's. After a moment, he opened his eyes again and said, "Although it doesn't feel right to say this now, I'm afraid if I don't say it now, I won't have the courage to speak up later."

"Chen Liuchi, would you like to hear how my last relationship ended before deciding whether or not to date me."