Chapter 34: Impression She Thought He Grew Up in Love
After the farce ended, Wen Nian comforted Shen Wan for a while, sent her to the airport, and then accompanied Xu Zhijian to a nearby hospital.
In the car, the two were silent.
Wen Nian lowered her head to look at her phone. Shen Wan had already made Liu Pingyi's affairs public, and all kinds of overwhelming public opinion were fermenting on a large scale.
Most of them sympathize with Shen Wan, but there are also some weird and harsh ones.
At the side, Xu Zhijian glanced at her gloomy profile and said cautiously, "I'm not pretending. My shoulder really hurts a little. Sorry to bother you."
After he finished speaking, he coughed twice, and Wen Nian realized that his voice was a little hoarse.
I feel like I have a cold.
That’s right, it would be strange if I didn’t catch a cold after getting caught in such heavy rain last night.
Without looking up, she said calmly, "Well, just reimburse me the money."
Xu Zhijian was stunned for a moment, then said obediently, "Okay."
Still a little worried, Wen Nian sent a message to Shen Wan, asking about her current condition.
Shen Wan replied on the plane:
Don't worry, I've let out some steam now and feel much better. I've already spoken to my dad about this, and as expected, he immediately asked me to go abroad to reflect on my actions with my brother.
[The company will probably send a new manager later, but don't worry. I'll be out of the spotlight for a while and back in two years.]
[As for that bastard couple Liu Pingyi, their lives are over.]
Her father won't give him a good life later.
That's fine.
Wen Nian felt empty for a moment and replied, "Well, let's have dinner together some other day so I can say goodbye to you properly."
Chen Wan: [No need. I'll probably be put in solitary confinement as soon as I get home. As for you, I hope that by the time I get back, you and Xu Zhijian can have a resolution, good or bad, and not continue to be entangled in this unclear situation.]
【Since he helped me today, I now have reservations about him. 】
Just at this moment, Wen Nian frowned and turned his head sharply to look at Xu Zhijian.
The other person leaned against the car window with his eyes closed, looking comfortable as if nothing had happened.
Oh.
She was already in a bad mood, and she stared at him and said unhappily, "Xu Zhijian, if you want to stare at me again, go away."
After a long while, Xu Zhijian opened his eyelids and smiled awkwardly. This smile on his face was not really kind, and it made people more angry the more they looked at it.
—
The hospital is where the gazes of many young girls meet.
"His condition is quite serious this time..."
The nurse followed the male doctor, explaining the patient's information, when she saw him suddenly stop, his slightly dull eyes staring at the end of the corridor, and called out, "Doctor Chu?"
"What happened?" She looked out.
"No." Chu Yuxuan came back to his senses: "I think I saw someone I know. Let's go."
Inside the orthopedic department, the air was filled with the smell of disinfectant.
The doctor looked at the film and said calmly, "It's nothing serious, just a slight bone fracture. But is this an old wound?"
Xu Zhijian on the opposite side was visibly stunned: "Yes."
"Stay in the hospital for a few days for observation. Use a bandage to fix it first and see how it goes."
"Ah? I still need to be hospitalized. Can't I stay there?"
"What do you think?"
He choked and looked at Wen Nian beside him for help.
"Why are you looking at me?" Wen Nian agreed: "The doctor told you to stay, so just stay."
He opened his mouth and was about to say that he wanted her to accompany him when there was a knock on the door.
Two knocks, very measured.
"Doctor Lin." It was a cold and steady voice.
Wen Nian's heart moved and he looked over.
This voice...sounds familiar.
It can’t be such a coincidence.
Doctor Lin raised his eyebrows: "Hey, Xiao Chu, come in, come in."
When Chu Yuxuan came in and saw the two of them, he was a little surprised, especially when he saw Wen Nian. The moment they looked at each other, their expressions were blank for a moment.
Wen Nian blinked and smiled, feeling helpless in her heart.
What a coincidence.
The most troublesome thing in the world is meeting acquaintances, which inevitably requires a dinner.
The other party didn't react at all and just moved away.
All this happened in just a few seconds, and no one except the two of them noticed.
Chu Yuxuan asked Dr. Lin: "Are you busy?"
"Just finished, anything?"
"Well, let me get the film of Patient Number Nine."
"Okay, I'll get it for you later." Doctor Lin first wrote a prescription for Xu Zhijian, then handed it to him, feeling that he was unreliable, and handed it to Wen Nian: "Go and complete the hospitalization procedures."
"Also, he has a serious cold. It's best to get him some medicine."
Wen Nian took it slowly: "Okay."
—
Xu Zhijian didn't feel much pain at first, but maybe it was because of the psychological effect of coming to the hospital, but as soon as he entered the ward, he felt uncomfortable all over.
After tying the triangular bandage, you can only lie in bed.
He looked at Wen Nian who was playing with his phone not far away, hesitated for a long time, and did not dare to speak.
Oh, never mind, let’s wait a moment.
If you let her stay, she might get unhappy and leave immediately.
Chu Yuxuan: [Let’s have lunch together.]
Wen Nian's fingers paused in front of the screen for two seconds.
Sure enough, it came.
As if there was no reason to refuse, she looked up at Xu Zhijian, then lowered her head and replied, "Okay, tell me when you get off work."
"I'm going out to have dinner with some friends later. Do you want anything to eat?"
Xu Zhijian was stunned for a moment: "You have friends here?"
After saying that, he felt like he was talking too much again, so he said reluctantly, "I'm fine with anything."
Seeing that she nodded and then stopped talking, Xu Zhijian felt anxious and couldn't wait to open the post that helped him pursue the girl.
Send: Help, what is the second step plan?
Rounding it off, there were about five days where the favorability rating exceeded ten points.
Someone quickly replied:
The second step to chasing your wife: Remember, never hide anything from your partner in the name of their good intentions. Now is the time to be honest and resolve all conflicts openly. Be sincere in your words and don't be afraid of being corny.
Xu Zhijian thought about the conflict between him and Wen Nian.
They both knew the past that bothered her. He had apologized then, but it was useless. Bringing it up now would only cause more trouble. As for what she didn't know, it was the incident during his internship that led to their breakup.
In fact, he thought it was not a big deal, but he was not sure whether Wen Nian could accept it. After all, it was related to Li Yao. After hesitating for a long time, he decided to tell it.
Anyway, it has come to this point, it can’t get any worse.
Unfortunately, just as he was about to speak, Wen Nian went out and said, "I'm leaving. I'll be back in about two hours."
Before the voice had finished, the figure disappeared from sight.
Xu Zhijian replied hesitantly: "...Okay."
—
Wen Nian and Chu Yuxuan met at a Chinese restaurant near the hospital.
When she arrived, he was already sitting inside looking at the menu.
"Brother Chu."
"What do you want to eat?" He pushed the menu towards her as she sat down.
Wen Nian didn't want to eat anything in particular, but he was too lazy to refuse, so he ordered a few things at random.
"Mapo tofu, pudding, and another..."
The sunlight came in from the window, casting a glimpse on half of her delicate and small face, making it look furry. Chu Yuxuan looked at her from afar, stunned for a moment.
She seems a little different from before.
Wen Nian's most distinctive characteristic as a child was his taciturnity. He rarely smiled, had no opinions of his own, and was accustomed to making compromises. When we briefly met last year, he also had a bitter expression on his face and couldn't ask a single question for a long time.
It wasn't as calm and bright as it is now.
He felt vaguely relieved about this, took a sip of water, and asked her, "Why are you here?"
"I'm on a business trip." Wen Nian handed the menu to the waiter: "Thank you."
Chu Yuxuan didn't react. He thought about something, and his eyes were still cold. "The patient you were with today is..."
Wen Nian: "My friend."
He paused. "Boyfriend?"
"no."
"Don't be restrained. It's nice to have a new boyfriend. I was worried that you would never get over it."
As he said this, a rare smile appeared on his serious face, but it was a little strange and hard to describe.
It doesn't seem like a sincere blessing.
Wen Nian smiled dryly, not knowing how to explain it to him, and denied it again: "It's really not."
The waiter came quickly to serve the food.
Wen Nian took a sip of juice and was thinking about what to talk about next when Chu Yuxuan asked again, "How are you now? Are you feeling better?"
Perhaps it was because she behaved so embarrassingly in front of him last year that he was particularly concerned about her in this aspect.
I don’t know why, but when I’m with him, I always feel a sense of urgency as if I were facing his parents.
Wen Nian instinctively wanted to avoid the topic and perfunctorily said, "It's all in the past. I'm living a good life alone now, and I don't have any plans to find a partner for the time being."
"Don't talk about me, let's talk about you. You are several years older than me, but I haven't seen you bring a sister-in-law back home."
"I'm too busy with work to focus on this." Chu Yuxuan calmly responded to her accusations: "The main reason is that I haven't met the right person yet."
Wen Nian had no choice but to say, "That's right. With your conditions, it's really hard to find a suitable one."
Nowadays, a man with a good family background, good looks, promising future, the ability to make money, and a stable personality is as precious as a gold bar.
While eating and chatting, the topic turned to Wen Nian.
Chu Yuxuan: "Have you contacted your parents since then?"
Wen Nian took a bite of pudding and said meaninglessly, "I have contacted them, but I don't want to talk too much with them for the time being."
He nodded: "Don't put yourself in a difficult position."
There was still little to talk about between the two of them as usual. After about half an hour, they gradually fell into silence.
It seems like it's really just for a meal.
Wen Nian put down his chopsticks and said, "I'm done eating. Take your time. I'll go over there and see if there's anything I can pack for my friend to take back."
"good."
This restaurant has a lot of cooked food. Wen Nian stood in front of the counter and chose a meat dish and a vegetable dish. "I want a bowl of rice and a chicken drumstick, and I'll take it away."
After thinking for a moment, he added, "Don't want spicy food."
The waiter smiled and served the dishes: "Okay, do you need anything else?"
She hesitated and said, "Another fruit salad, please. Thank you."
When she returned, Chu Yuxuan saw her grab another bottle of drink and couldn't help but say, "So complete? Your friend is quite lucky."
She was stunned for a moment and laughed: "He is quite picky about food, so I don't want him to bother me again."
He noticed it keenly: "It sounds like you two are quite familiar with each other."
"That's all."
Chu Yuxuan didn't say anything else.
—
When Xu Zhijian woke up in a daze, he heard Wen Nian calling him from above: "You seem to have a fever. I called the doctor. He may come for an IV later. I brought you some food."
"Do I have a fever?"
"Well, it's probably caused by a cold."
He sat up with her help, his mind was in a mess, and the hand holding his forehead felt very hot.
Squinting his eyes, he regained consciousness after a long while and looked at the food on the table. "Thank you."
This surprised Wen Nian a little, as she thought that Xu Zhijian had never said thank you to her since they started dating.
There was an indescribable feeling. Just as she wished, the distance between the two of them seemed to have finally been invisibly widened.
Wen Nian: "You're welcome, just remember to transfer the money to me."
"Are you leaving tomorrow?" Xu Zhijian was almost fully awake.
"Um."
"Can you not leave?"
Perhaps because he was sick, he blurted it out without thinking, and his low and hoarse voice contained some pleading and coquettishness.
This was even more rare. Wen Nian stared at his slightly pale profile and changed the subject: "You are in the hospital, don't your parents come to see you?"
In her impression, he should have a good relationship with his parents. As for why she had this stereotype, it was probably because the rich people she had met generally had happy families.
After all, any conflict can be solved with money.
Unexpectedly, he chuckled and said quietly while eating fruit, "It's good enough that you don't scold me."
She wondered, "Why?"
Speaking of which, although they have been together for three years, they know very little about each other's families, and it seems that they both will not mention their families on their own initiative.
At that time, when it was time to go home during the holidays, Wen Nian would stay outside if possible, and Xu Zhijian didn't come back often. She thought he was just playing around.
When she couldn't go home, she rarely made video calls with him because she had to keep it a secret from her parents.
"Because they were busy, but that might have been the case at the beginning. Later on, they probably just didn't care. Or maybe I grew up crooked and they didn't like me anymore."
"Anyway, I can count on my fingers the number of times I've seen them since I was a kid. I've seen them more in recent years because my sister is at home."
Xu Zhijian ate and talked nonchalantly, as if he was discussing a trivial family matter that had nothing to do with him.
Wen Nian's eyes flickered, and she felt inexplicably curious and wanted to chat with him more: "It sounds like you had a miserable childhood."
Xu Zhijian immediately responded, "Of course. I had a miserable childhood. My family lost money in business, and I lived in such a big house with only a quiet nanny to keep me company. It was so lonely and scary."
"When I was wronged at school, I had to bear it all by myself. People said I had no one to support me." As he said this, he suddenly smiled.
"You don't know how evil people were back then. They would take advantage of others' weaknesses and stab them. They even ganged up on me, put dirty things in my food, splashed water on me when I walked in, and had glue poured on my stool. It was all commonplace."
This was the first time Wen Nian heard him mention the past, and it was completely different from what she had imagined.
She thought that someone like Xu Zhijian must have grown up in love.
She listened to him quietly, feeling sour and numb in her heart, unable to describe the feeling.
"But I learned my lesson. One day, my mom called and asked if I wanted to take any interest classes. The first thing I chose was Taekwondo. Later, I learned all kinds of Sanda and other martial arts. I was very good at fighting, and after fighting a lot, no one bullied me anymore."
Xu Zhijian pondered for two seconds and took the opportunity to say, "Later, when I entered junior high school, I met a few friends who helped me everywhere, supported me in all aspects, and even played with me. So, Wen Nian, in my past, I only had three or two close friends in my life, and I only considered them very important."
Wen Nian was stunned and met his expectant eyes.
What did he expect? Did he expect her to understand him?
She calmly dodged and asked: "Why didn't you tell me before?"
Xu Zhijian: "How can I tell you such an embarrassing thing? It will affect my image."
“…pretend to die.”
It turns out that his childhood was also very bad.
At this moment, Wen Nian seemed to understand a little bit why Xu Zhijian didn't know how to take care of others, because he had never been taken care of by anyone.
Although her parents were strict with her, they placed all their hopes on her, their only daughter, and provided her with good food and drink on a daily basis.
Wen Nian asked again: "What happened to your injury?"
"Oh, just..." Just when he was about to take the opportunity to explain himself, there was a knock on the door.
Wen Nian turned around: "Please come in."
The door slowly opened.
The next moment, when she saw who was coming, her pupils trembled slightly, a little surprised.
"haven't seen you for a long time."
The woman stood in front of the door, wearing a white long dress. Her long golden hair made her skin look even fairer. She held a bouquet of flowers in front of her. "Is it okay to disturb you?"
After a long while, Xu Zhijian finally came back to his senses and asked in surprise: "Li Yao? Why are you here?"
Come to think of it, they haven't seen each other for a year.
Li Yao walked in with a smile on her face: "My boyfriend works here, and I came to visit him. I saw your name at the front desk, so I thought of coming over to see you."
"What about you guys? Why did you come to Ningcheng and stay in the hospital?"
She still spoke playfully, but was completely different from the girl she was a year ago.
The clothes were made of ordinary material and there were no accessories on her body, but she exuded a soft aura that seemed to have been smoothed out.
Wen Nian looked at her, a little surprised.
I remember that at that time, she was still a shining young lady with good looks, good personality, self-confidence and publicity. She could always be found at a glance when she walked in the crowd. She knew a lot and her class could be seen from her conversation. Standing in front of her, people couldn't help but feel ashamed.
It was only after meeting her that Wen Nian realized Xu Zhijian's family background was better than she had imagined. He was unlike Li Yao; apart from his face and the way he ate, dressed, and used his daily expenses, he didn't look like a wealthy kid.
Until I had a friend, no, a suitor.
To be honest, she suffered a lot of self-torture during that period. On the one hand, she felt that she was not worthy of him and that there would be no good result with him, but on the other hand, she was unwilling to let go.
Admittedly, I don’t have a very good impression of Li Yao.
Xu Zhijian carefully observed her expression, going over each sentence in his mind two or three times before saying, "It's a long story. I came here on a business trip, ran into a bitch, and injured my shoulder."
"Is it the same injury from a year ago?" Li Yao asked with some guilt in her tone.
"No, it's been a while." Xu Zhijian acted like a parent: "What about you? When did you get a boyfriend? What's he like?"
She breathed a sigh of relief and put the flowers down. "I met him abroad. He's a very nice person and treats me very well. He's come to China for exchange and study these days. We'll be leaving soon. You know I can't stay in China for too long."
He nodded and didn't mention the past any further.
Li Yao looked at Wen Nian again and narrowed her eyes: "Come to think of it, it's been a long time since we last met, Wen Nian."
Wen Nian: "Yes."
"It just so happens that I have a lot to say to you. I always feel uneasy if I don't say it. Do you have time? I'll buy you a cup of coffee."
Xu Zhijian: “Ah?”
Wen Nian smiled and stood up: "Sure."
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