Chapter 71 That Knife

The boy hadn't expected Xia Zhen to leave so decisively. To be honest, he thought that seeing someone like him would at least make her chat with him a bit more out of curiosity.

After all, from childhood to adulthood, he had always been able to easily gain pity from women.

The girl's figure had also disappeared.

The boy felt a little regretful, but soon he had a strong premonition that they would meet again.

At the hospital.

Hao Hui was on edge, remaining highly vigilant and on guard, simply because there was another visitor in the ward.

Lu Ci did wake up, but he could only move his eyes; he couldn't move the rest of his body, and he couldn't even make a sound.

This feeling that his body didn't belong to him brought him to the brink of a mental breakdown. It was thanks to Hao Hui's daily nightly encouragement and conversation that he was able to slowly accept reality.

However, upon seeing the boy in the wheelchair today, a strange, fierce light flashed in Lu Ci's eyes, which was truly incomprehensible.

Lu Jin approached the hospital bed, looking at the person lying there with compassionate eyes, and said softly, "I know you are in a lot of pain right now, and I can understand that feeling of not being able to move freely."

Hao Hui stayed by the bedside, staring intently at Lu Jin, her hand unconsciously gripping her bag tightly.

Even though Lu Huiming said she was hallucinating at the time, she always felt that Lu Jin definitely wanted to kill Lu Ci.

There's no evidence for this, but intuition alone is enough.

Lu Jin was very considerate. Not wanting to disturb the boy lying in bed, he said in a gentle tone, "But don't worry, the doctor said I'll be able to stand up soon. Don't worry, I'll take good care of Mom and Dad in your place."

Lu Ci's gaze paused, then his eyes widened in fury. His eyes were fierce and terrifying, filled with resentment. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he wanted to tear the person in front of him to pieces.

His breathing became labored, his chest heaving violently, as if he could be triggered by anger at any moment, causing his old injuries to flare up.

Hao Hui called out, "Lu Jin!"

Why did he bring up the fact that he could stand up in front of Lu Ci? Wasn't that just provoking him?

Lu Jin looked at Hao Hui with a puzzled expression.

Hao Hui said through gritted teeth, "Don't say these things on purpose to hurt Xiao Ci's feelings!"

Lu Jin said gently, "It's alright, he's very strong."

Hao Hui was stunned.

About ten years ago, it was the first year that Lu Jin injured his legs. During the Spring Festival, many relatives gathered together with their children.

Lu Ci, along with several other children, would deliberately run up to Lu Jin, who was quietly sitting in the corner, and tell him how much fun they had setting off fireworks outside, and how much fun they had playing hide-and-seek. Finally, they would conclude with the line, "It's a pity you can't stand up."

In Lu Ci's eyes at that time, what he said made it seem as if Lu Jin had lost the value and meaning of living after his legs became crippled.

A relative, unable to bear it any longer, subtly reminded Hao Hui, "Lu Ci is just a child who speaks without thinking. You parents should be careful not to upset Lu Jin."

At that time, Hao Hui was making red bean buns that Lu Ci liked to eat, and said nonchalantly, "It's okay, Lu Jin is a very strong child. He hasn't cried even once yet."

Those memories that were once taken for granted suddenly come back, becoming the best irony.

Lu Jin said with relief, "Look, my little brother hasn't cried even once yet."

Hao Hui asked uncontrollably, "You hate me, don't you! Lu Jin, if you want to hate someone, hate me! Don't blame Xiao Ci!"

Compared to Lu Jin's calmness, the agitated Hao Hui was like a madwoman.

Lu Jin didn't argue with Hao Hui. He turned around and said, "I'm going out for some fresh air."

Hao Hui watched Lu Jin leave the ward, but she was still unable to calm down. After a while, she sat down in a chair and covered her face, crying bitterly.

Gradually, the crying in the ward subsided.

Hao Hui was exhausted. She had to work during the day and take care of Lu Ci at night. Even at home, she was not at ease. Lu Jin was like a venomous snake, constantly reminding her to stay on high alert.

After crying her heart out, Hao Hui couldn't hold back any longer and bent over against the bedside, closing her eyes.

Hao Hui was suddenly awakened by a sound after an unknown amount of time.

"Mom, what do you want to do?"

Hao Hui wearily raised her head and saw Lu Jin sitting in a wheelchair, along with the caregiver who walked in with him.

Why are they looking at me with such strange expressions?

Hao Hui stirred.

The caregiver immediately shouted, "Calm down, don't be impulsive!"

"What?" Hao Hui finally realized something was wrong. She looked down and saw that she had a fruit knife in her hand.

Lu Jin softened his tone, "Mom, I know you can't accept that my brother has become like this. I also know that it's hard for you to work and take care of us. But please don't see my brother as a burden that should be abandoned. I will try my best to help you reduce your burden in the future. Please believe me."

What exactly is he saying?

Hao Hui stared blankly at the person in front of her. "No, I didn't intend to hurt Xiao Ci."

Lu Jin asked, "Then what about this knife?"

Hao Hui realized what was happening. She stood up, and the knife in her hand clattered to the ground. She hurriedly looked back at her bag on the shelf, which didn't seem to have been disturbed. She explained helplessly, "No... I didn't intend to hurt my child. I just... I just wanted to protect Xiao Ci!"

Lu Jin said, "So you did bring a knife."

"I...I definitely put it in my bag, I didn't take it out! It was you, it must have been you!" Hao Hui pointed at Lu Jin, "You put the knife in my hand while I was asleep!"

Lu Jin lowered his eyes in disappointment, like a wounded cub.

The caregiver's expression had turned disgusted. "You put the bag so high up, how could he possibly reach it!"

Can't this woman come up with a better excuse?

Hao Hui shouted, "It was him! He framed me! You were fooled by him! You were all fooled by him!"

Seeing Hao Hui's delirious state, the caregiver quickly stepped forward to restrain her, preventing her from touching the knife. She then hurriedly called in other people to help stop Hao Hui from struggling and shouting.

Lu Jin was still at the door, quietly watching the farce unfold before him, his eyes slightly upturned, revealing a hint of laziness.

After a while, this kind of noisy scene just gets boring.

Lu Jin turned around, and a young man appeared in front of him without him noticing.

He was a refined and scholarly man. Although he looked very proper in his suit and tie, when he smiled, the corners of his eyes and lips turned up, which added a touch of frivolity.

He smiled enigmatically, "At such a young age, you're quite something."

The adult man's seemingly complimentary remark conveyed the message that he seemed to know everything.