Ren Jin woke up and opened his eyes. He saw the number 26 lit up on the wall of the air conditioner. He comfortably hugged the blanket and wanted to continue sleeping.
October in G City was still hot. He went straight to Gu Yueji's place after being discharged from the hospital and didn't even go home.
A few nights ago, when Gu Yueji was changing his dressing, she noticed that the stitches on his foot were red and hot. The next day, she had an air conditioner installed.
He was shocked at the time and even joked that this miserly man was willing to pluck his feathers one day.
These words earned him a glare from Gu Yueji.
Ren Jin felt a sense of satisfaction, because he knew that this miserly man had plucked his feathers for him.
Ren Jin reached for the phone on the bedside table. The new phone operated differently from the old one, and it took him two tries to unlock it. His old phone had broken, and this was a new one that Gu Yueji had bought for him. Although it cost several times more than his old one, it was still quite easy to use.
He received a call from the client a few days ago, saying that he could start preliminary preparations and that construction would begin soon.
Qian Mingjun sent him a WeChat message saying that he has already contacted the construction team and workers, and they will set off as soon as the start date is confirmed.
As Ren Jin lay in bed, he began to think for the first time about telling Gu Yueji that he wasn't a food deliveryman but an engineer. But then he pictured her looking at him with concern, and he hesitated to tell her.
He had always considered himself a chauvinist, believing he should protect and care for his woman like a strong tree. But with Gu Yueji, he particularly enjoyed her thoughtful care and tender affection. It didn't matter if he wasn't strong; this woman would protect him.
The sound of slippers clapping was enough for Ren Jin to tell that Gu Yueji was coming. He locked his phone and prepared to continue pretending to be asleep.
However, Gu Yueji came in just as he put down his phone, walked to his bedside, and asked, "How long are you going to lie here?"
Ren Jin was somewhat annoyed that he was too slow, and closed his eyes, not wanting to move. "I'm a patient."
Gu Yueji discovered that this person had become addicted to faking illness after being hospitalized once, and finally couldn't bear it any longer, so she slapped the wound on his leg, "You're going to the hospital to get your stitches removed today!"
Ren Jin's wound had stopped hurting, so he completely forgot about the stitches needing to be removed. He frowned slightly and asked, "So soon?"
He had been living a very comfortable life these past few days, eating Gu Yueji's cooking every day, and sitting down every night while Gu Yueji washed his hair and gave him a bath. After the bath, he would hold her and give her a long kiss. Although there were a few times when he wanted to go all the way, Gu Yueji refused because she was afraid that his wound would reopen. So far, they just kissed, touched, and held each other while sleeping, but he was already enjoying it enough.
"I don't think I'm better yet. Maybe I should go get it removed in a couple of days." He closed his eyes, intending to continue pretending to be sick.
Gu Yueji had never seen him act so childishly and shamelessly. She was amused and annoyed by his behavior. "Get up right now. Do you think I don't know you want me to continue serving you? Let me tell you, starting today, I will no longer help you take a bath."
Ren Jin finally opened his eyes after hearing this, "How about I help you wash tonight?"
"Don't even think about it! Get up quickly, have breakfast, and go to the hospital. Everyone'll be off work soon." With that, Gu Yueji picked up the remote control from the bed, beeped, turned off the air conditioner, and then took the remote control out of the room.
Ren Jin buried his head in the pillow and laughed.
This woman already knew how to deal with him; by turning off the air conditioner, she made it impossible for him to lie down even if he wanted to.
He was just faking illness. After breakfast, Ren Jin changed his clothes and prepared to go to the hospital to remove his stitches. He knew that Gu Yueji was going to do a live broadcast and didn't have time, so he didn't ask her to come with him.
Gu Yueji was putting on makeup to prepare for her live stream when Ren Jin was changing clothes inside the room with the door wide open, completely naked except for his underwear.
He now feels completely at ease at her house, just like he's at home.
He casually took two pieces of clothing from the closet and put them on.
After he was discharged from the hospital, he stayed at her house without going home to get his clothes. For the past few days, he has been wearing the clothes he left with her.
The old T-shirt and faded black sweatpants, the collar of the T-shirt was obviously deformed, but all the items he left with her were like that, so there was no way to exchange them.
Just as Ren Jin unlocked the door and was about to leave, Gu Yueji suddenly called out to him, "Wait."
She walked over and placed a key in his hand. "Here's the key. Open the door yourself when you come back. Don't ring the doorbell. I'm too lazy to open the door for you."
Ren Jin was taken aback, looking at the key in his palm.
"Give me the house key? So I can come and go as I please?"
Gu Yueji glanced at him, "When have you ever not come and gone as you please? When have I ever not opened the door for you?"
Ren Jin gripped the key ring around her waist and flicked her cheek with his finger.
Is giving him the key the same as opening the door for him?
He lowered his head and pecked her lips; the soft, bouncy touch made him want to peck her again.
They kissed so passionately that they couldn't stop, and in the end, Gu Yueji couldn't take it anymore and pushed him away.
"If we don't leave now, they'll be closing for lunch." Gu Yueji, panting, thought for a moment, "Do you have the money to go to the hospital?"
Ren Jin stared at her. "What? You want to give me money again?"
Gu Yueji looked up from his arms, "Otherwise what? You haven't gone out to deliver food this month, do you have any money?"
Judging from his food, clothing, and daily necessities, he must be quite strapped for cash. After all, he can't even rely on his closest relatives, let alone have any elders to help him. Besides, if he had money, he wouldn't be delivering food.
Ren Jin gently pinched her cheek, "How much money did you earn this month? You bought me an air conditioner and a cell phone, and now you have to pay my medical bills?"
He really didn't understand why this woman thought he was so poor. He was just wearing a few old clothes he hadn't worn in a long time and riding a small electric scooter when he was delivering food. He hadn't deliberately hidden anything else. How could she think he was short of money?
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