Because the hospital had been contacted in advance, Lin Qingyan was taken by Gu Fei to undergo various physical examinations after arriving at the hospital. He cooperated fully throughout the process, which lasted until late at night.
"Based on the current test results, the patient is in good health and all indicators are normal, so Mr. Gu, you don't need to worry too much."
After hearing the doctor's words, Gu Fei's heart finally relaxed a little. He was worried that Lin Qingyan might have been injured or sick before, but couldn't detect it because she couldn't feel pain.
However, what he was most worried about was that Lin Qingyan had no sense of pain. What does it mean to have no sense of pain? Even if it is just a minor illness, if it is not detected and not treated in time, it may even endanger life.
The hospital's experts were also curious and surprised by this symptom, because the disease is very rare, with only a few dozen cases worldwide and only a few cases in China.
"Congenital insensitivity to pain is an extremely rare autosomal recessive genetic disorder, characterized by the inability to feel pain in any part of the body under any circumstances since birth."
The doctor shook his head helplessly and said to the handsome man in front of him with a serious expression, "I'm sorry, Mr. Gu, there is currently no treatment for this condition."
Gu Fei's heart skipped a beat, and his hand, which was resting on his thigh, unconsciously clenched into a fist, the veins on the back of his hand bulging slightly, and his thin lips pressed tightly together.
After a moment of silence, the man's thin lips moved, and he asked in a low, husky voice, "Is there really no other way?"
"I'm sorry, there is currently no treatment available," the doctor said. "The only thing we can do is take protective measures to avoid injury as much as possible and have regular check-ups at the hospital."
Compared to Gu Fei's somber mood, Lin Qingyan had already accepted the reality; he knew this illness was incurable. (Original URL)
"Brother Fei, it's alright." He quietly took the man's hand and tried to comfort him in a lighthearted tone, "Look at me, I'm as lively as ever, don't worry."
He was the one who was sick, yet he was comforting others.
It was late at night when I left the hospital. The sky was overcast, the road was deserted, and there were very few vehicles. The neon lights on the street were still bright and lively.
On the way back, Gu Fei remained silent, but he never let go of Lin Qingyan's hand. The atmosphere in the car was unusually heavy, making it hard to breathe.
The butler, who was driving in the front, also sensed something was wrong. He had been in the Gu family for so long, and apart from the time Gu Fei's father passed away unexpectedly, he had never seen Master Gu in this state again.
Pessimism, fear, disappointment... seemed like a bottomless black hole, dragging Gu Fei into it. This sudden event dealt him a heavy blow.
The thought of Lin Qingyan suddenly getting into trouble one day without warning filled Gu Fei with panic, like someone drowning.
Lin Qingyan, standing beside him, would occasionally glance at the man's expression out of the corner of her eye, her eyes filled with worry.
Compared to his own physical condition, Lin Qingyan was more worried about Gu Fei. He hesitated for a moment, and just as he was about to speak, Gu Fei, who had been silent for a long time, spoke up:
"Yan Yan, I won't let anything happen to you."
"Yes, I know." Lin Qingyan smiled at him, her eyebrows curving slightly.
After that, Gu Fei's emotions gradually returned to normal. He was still trying to control himself and bury everything in his heart. He didn't want Lin Qingyan to worry about him.
It was quite late when they returned to the villa. Only a wooden, orange-yellow bedside lamp was on in the bathroom. Lin Qingyan was asleep on the bed, his eyes open, quietly listening to the sound of running water coming from the bathroom.
Gu Fei took a quick shower and came out of the bathroom ten minutes later. He was wearing a black bathrobe and holding a towel, drying his wet short hair. The dim light made it impossible for Lin Qingyan to see the expression on his face.
There was a noise from the bed. Gu Fei looked over and saw that the boy who had been lying down had sat up. He walked to the bedside and asked gently, "Why aren't you asleep yet?"
"I want to blow-dry your hair." The boy smiled, got off the bed, found a hairdryer, and said obediently to the man, "Brother Fei, please sit on the bed."
"Okay." Gu Fei didn't refuse and sat down on the bed.
Lin Qingyan could only use his left hand, but that was enough, because the man's hair was very short and it only took two minutes to dry. He smiled with satisfaction, "Alright, let's go to sleep."
Gu Fei suddenly grabbed his wrist. "I forgot something. Brother Fei hasn't checked where Yan Yan fell yet."
"..." Lin Qingyan: "I've already checked, it's fine."
Gu Fei smiled faintly and didn't make things difficult for him anymore.
The two lay down on the bed together. Gu Fei wanted to hold the boy in his arms, but because he was injured, she gave up and just leaned over to kiss him on the forehead, saying, "Goodnight."
Lin Qingyan: "Good night."
The night was quiet, and the bedroom was so quiet that they could hear each other breathing. Gu Fei lay on his side, looking at the person sleeping next to him in the dim light, his gaze gentle and focused.
Time passed by, and Lin Qingyan had fallen asleep. Gu Fei, however, rolled out of bed, moving very carefully so as not to wake the sleeping person.
This villa area, where land is extremely valuable, is usually very quiet, and at night you can hear the chirping of unidentified insects.
Gu Fei stood on the balcony, the chirping of insects filling his ears. He looked up at the deep night, his slightly narrow eyes even more so than the darkness itself. Silently, he put the cigarette between his two fingers into his mouth and exhaled smoke.
Only a tiny spark lit up the balcony as the man silently smoked, lighting another cigarette as soon as one burned out.
Gu Fei found it hard to imagine how Lin Qingyan had managed all these years. He thought God had been very unfair to him, and the substitution of the prince for a cat had made him suffer for nineteen years.
I didn't expect it to be even more unfair.
Born without the ability to feel pain...
The man forced a smile, a shadow falling over his weary brows. He was bathed in dim light, looking utterly dejected.
For the first time, Gu Fei felt lost and helpless.
After waiting outside for almost an hour until the smell of smoke on his body dissipated, Gu Fei turned around and went back into the room. When he lay down on the bed again, the person next to him woke up.
Lin Qingyan opened her eyes groggily, her voice a little hoarse, and softly called out "Brother Fei".
Gu Fei's heart softened instantly. He lay down on his side next to the boy, casually stroked his cheek, and said softly, "Sorry, I disturbed your sleep. Go back to sleep."
"Why aren't you asleep yet..."
As she spoke, Lin Qingyan raised her hand and placed her palm over the back of the man's hand, then gently rubbed her cheek against his palm, seemingly trying to soothe him silently with her actions.
In the darkness, the warmth of his palm silently seeped into his body, spreading to every limb and bone. Gu Fei suddenly spoke, "Yan Yan, I need you to promise me a few things."
"Hmm...you go ahead." Despite being very sleepy, Lin Qingyan, still half-asleep, cooperated with him.
After thinking for a moment, Gu Fei picked up his phone from the bedside table. The screen's light reflected his unusually serious expression as he turned on the recording function.
Gu Fei: "Promise me you'll never leave me in this lifetime."
Lin Qingyan: "I will never leave Gu Fei in my entire life."
Gu Fei: "You must take good care of your body. You must tell me if you feel even the slightest bit uncomfortable."
Lin Qingyan: "I will take good care of my body, and I will tell Gu Fei if I feel even the slightest discomfort."
Gu Fei: "No matter what happens in the future, you can't hide anything from me."
Lin Qingyan: "No matter what happens in the future, I will not hide anything from Gu Fei."
After ending the recording, Gu Fei put the phone to his ear and listened to the conversation over and over again until he gradually calmed down. In the darkness, he stared intently at the person in front of him, smiled, and a tenderness appeared in his eyes.
"Yan Yan... you must keep your promise."
The man murmured softly.
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The next morning, Lin Qingyan had just woken up when he remembered what had happened in the middle of the night. He even doubted if he was dreaming, but he remembered every word Gu Fei had said to him very clearly.
The seat next to him was empty. He checked the time; it was almost nine in the morning. Gu Fei had probably gone to work.
Lin Qingyan got up to wash up and changed his clothes with some difficulty before going downstairs. He found that Gu Fei was still at home. The man was standing in front of the French windows in the living room, with his back to him, making a phone call.
Perhaps because he was too focused, Gu Fei did not notice that someone was walking up behind him. Lin Qingyan vaguely heard the words "pain sensation" and "contact expert".
Lin Qingyan stopped in his tracks, his mood suddenly becoming complicated. The doctor had clearly stated last night that there was no cure for congenital insensitivity to pain, and he had already given up.
Gu Fei refused to accept the facts and persisted.
He tried to pretend he hadn't heard anything and was about to leave when Gu Fei hung up the phone, turned around and walked towards him, her expression as calm and gentle as ever.
"You're up? I've asked the kitchen to prepare your favorite breakfast. Have some breakfast first."
"Hmm." When Gu Fei walked to his side, Lin Qingyan took his hand. He rarely took the initiative, and his face was a little awkward. "Brother Fei, why haven't you gone to the company yet? You've already missed a lot of work because you've been taking care of me."
Lin Qingyan knew that Gu Fei was usually very busy. As the president of such a large group, he must have a lot of things to deal with. He didn't want Gu Fei to delay his own affairs because of him.
Gu Fei said, "No rush, you'll come with me today."
Upon hearing this, Lin Qingyan was taken aback.
Gu Fei: "Anyway, Yan Yan has nothing to do at home, right?"
Lin Qingyan seemed to understand something; Gu Fei was worried about him, so she wanted him to stay by her side.
Looking at the man's calm expression, which was as calm as ever, Lin Qingyan felt a pang of sadness.
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