"you……"
Cheng Ran was both angry and helpless. He knew that Jiang Wanqing and Fang Zheng were doing it for his own good. Now that she was in the hospital, there was no point in saying anything. He sighed deeply and looked up at her.
What did the doctor say?
He was somewhat conscious in his daze, but he couldn't hear clearly, so he could only turn to Jiang Wanqing for help.
However, to be fair, after being slapped by Fang Zheng, his mind is now clearer, and he's not as agitated as before. It can be considered a blessing in disguise.
Jiang Wanqing put a pillow under his back to make him more comfortable, and then patiently explained to him.
"The doctor said it's a psychological problem, but... ultimately it's related to your injuries, so we need to address the root cause."
"Ha, so that means there's no cure. From now on, I'm not only a useless person, I'm also mentally ill!"
He understood the meaning behind Jiang Wanqing's words, and his anger flared up again. The veins on the back of his hand stood out. If it weren't for her, he might have already made a move.
"That's not how it is." She quickly grasped his hand. "I haven't finished speaking yet. Don't overthink it, okay? The doctor never said you were incurable. You're just worrying too much. It just takes time, and it's precisely at times like this that you need to stay calm. I'm here with you, so don't be afraid, okay?"
She is now more careful with him than with her children, because once an adult's mind is fragile, it is easier to destroy their spirit than with a child's.
Will you always be by my side?
"Of course, I promise."
She smiled, took his hand, and pressed it against her face, hoping it would bring him warmth. But just as she had calmed down, he pulled his hand back and turned his face away.
“You will, but I don’t want to!” He clenched his fists, his jawline tense with emotion. “If you only revolve around me, your work will be affected. But if you focus on your work, I can’t help but overthink, worrying that someone like Du Heng will appear in your life again. Who does he think he is! What right does he have to interfere in our lives!”
As expected, the knot in her heart was still there. Jiang Wanqing pursed her lips and tried to take his hand again, her voice even gentler.
"I'll manage to balance it."
“No, this will make you very tired.” He pushed her hand away. “Go away, go back to Beijing or continue your work, don’t stay by my side. Do what you’re supposed to do. If… I haven’t recovered within six months, I will submit a divorce report to the higher-ups. You deserve to be happier.”
Upon hearing the word "divorce" from Cheng Ran, Jiang Wanqing's eyes widened in disbelief, and she suddenly stood up.
"What did you say? You want a divorce!"
At first she couldn't believe it, then she got angry, and finally she laughed in anger. She closed her eyes for a moment, then opened them again.
"Are you serious? If you say you're serious, I won't wait six months. I'll divorce you today! I, Jiang Wanqing, don't need to beg and plead with you! When we first got married, you almost died, but I didn't leave. Then you disappeared for two years, and I raised Nannan alone, but I didn't leave. Now you want me to leave because of this little difficulty? Fine! Answer me now, yes or no. If I hear a definite answer, I won't look back!"
Jiang Wanqing pointed to the door, trying to coax him, but he only got angry. Who did she owe? She was fed up with this damn life!
Arguing with a stubborn man is the stupidest thing to do. She was certain he didn't really want a divorce, otherwise he wouldn't have given her a six-month deadline. But she still wanted to force him to make a decision now, so she wouldn't be led by the nose.
Cheng Ran opened his mouth, he didn't expect Jiang Wanqing to be so resolute all of a sudden. She had coaxed him for so long, but suddenly she stopped.
But thinking about it carefully, she realized that every word she said was correct. She had been more tolerant of him than he had ever been, and she had suffered a lot for him. The reason he was making a fuss with her now was simply because he wanted to be valued. But was this really the right way to do things?
Answer me!
She pressed down on his shoulders, staring into his eyes. The more assertive she was, the weaker he became; the more she advanced, the less he dared to retreat. This was exactly the effect she wanted.
“I…” He lowered his eyes, not answering directly, “My parents and Nannan don’t know yet, let’s give them some time to accept it.”
"Oh, really? Now you're thinking about your family, about our daughter? Weren't you so capable just now? I think you're a useless commander! What's with all the hesitation now? Whether to divorce or not is just a matter of your word, Commander Cheng. You're willing to sacrifice your life for others, but you're just a coward to me and my family, right? I'm telling you this now: if you want a divorce, then get one now. I won't wait for you for six months. If you don't want a divorce, then get rid of those bad habits of yours. Stop being so dramatic and stop overthinking! Otherwise, I have plenty of ways to deal with you. You choose one! You have to choose!"
Jiang Wanqing felt much better after releasing the pent-up emotions she had been suppressing for the past few days. She let go of his shoulders, put her hands on her hips, and when she saw that he still didn't dare to look her in the eye, she started to count on her fingers.
"I'll count to three. If you still don't answer after I've finished counting, I'll take that as a yes to a divorce today. One... two... three..."
"don't want!"
Seeing that she turned around without looking back after finishing counting, Cheng Ran acted faster than he thought and immediately grabbed her wrist.
Jiang Wanqing curled her lips. She had won the bet. Little brat, you think you can't be controlled? Wouldn't that mean she had lived two lives in vain?
She shook off his hand and continued to carry him on her back.
"What do you not want? Be clear, or I'll still leave. I don't like ambiguity."
"No... divorce."
Cheng Ran was ultimately afraid. He loved Jiang Wanqing to the core, and he believed that she didn't really want to leave. But once she left, she would never look back at him. She was that resolute; she could live freely and unrestrained wherever she went.
The thought of her laughing and talking in another man's arms, even having a child with another man and living with another man, caused him excruciating pain.
Feelings don't lie. At the last moment, he still followed his heart. Jiang Wanqing turned her head and breathed a sigh of relief.
"Are you sure you don't want to divorce?" she asked again.
"I'm sure! I won't leave! I will cooperate with the rehabilitation treatment."
“That’s more like it.” Jiang Wanqing sat down on the edge of the bed again and took his hand in return. “I’ve made up my mind. The family compound isn’t suitable for you to recuperate. I plan to rent a place outside, just the two of us. I’ll help you with your rehabilitation training. You’ll definitely get better.”
It turned out she had planned it all out. If he had really decided to divorce her just now, he would not only have let her down, but he would also have regrets for the rest of his life. Cheng Ran hugged her with relief, regaining his sense of security in the relationship.
"Thank you, Wanqing."
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