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A month later, He Liyuan was able to go home and recuperate. His recovery speed was so amazing that even the doctors were shocked, but they all thought it was due to his personal constitution.
He Liyuan was finally able to return home, and the He family was very happy. He Huaimin and his wife asked the doctor if there was any chance that He Liyuan could return to the army.
The doctor shook his head regretfully and said, "I'm afraid that's impossible. Initially, we all thought he wouldn't even be able to sit up. But judging by his current recovery, with active treatment and rehabilitation, he might be able to walk around with crutches in a few years. However, he certainly won't be able to walk like a normal person, nor can he engage in strenuous exercise."
He Huaimin frowned, his face full of melancholy. His son's military career ended just like that. If he knew, he would probably find it difficult to accept this result.
Su Lan also knew that with her son's personality, if he could never be a soldier again, he might suffer for the rest of his life.
"If Liyuan can survive and can walk in the future, we should thank God. We shouldn't ask for anything else." Su Lan looked at He Huaimin, comforting herself and her husband.
The two guards worked together to lift He Liyuan onto the wheelchair. Thinking that he could finally go home, He Liyuan felt much more comfortable.
Seeing his parents walk in, He Liyuan keenly noticed that his mother's eyes were a little red and her expression was very reluctant. He was discharged from the hospital and went home today. According to him, his mother should be very tall.
"What did the doctor say?" He Liyuan asked his father. Although his father had a stern face as usual, there was melancholy and regret in his eyes. But he knew that at least his father would not deliberately hide anything from him.
"Let's go home and talk about it later." Su Lan knew her husband's personality and would definitely not lie to their son. He would think that a man should bear what he should bear. But she felt that delaying it for a while was better. The later he knew, the less torment he would suffer.
"Dad, what did the doctor say? Will I never be able to stand up again?" He Liyuan looked at his father and asked again. During this period of time, he had also learned from the doctor's words that his chances of recovery were slim.
"The doctor said that as long as you actively cooperate with the treatment, there is still a possibility of standing up, but..." He Huaimin hesitated for a moment, and finally said cryptically, "But from now on, you can't do strenuous exercise anymore."
"So... I can't go back to the army and lead troops anymore, right?" He Liyuan said what his father couldn't. He clenched his fists, his heart struck by lightning. He had lost the meaning of life. What difference did it make whether he lived or died?
Tao Yuan stood aside, watching the sad and depressing atmosphere, unable to speak out. He could help He Liyuan recover completely. Even if he said it now, they would definitely not believe it. Who would choose to believe the words of a self-taught Chinese medicine practitioner instead of a doctor?
After returning to the He family, in order not to worry the old lady, they all forced themselves to be cheerful and act happy. He Huaimin and He Liyuan, father and son, both had only one expression on their faces all year round, and everyone was used to it. When he didn't want others to see his thoughts, it was difficult for others to see.
He Liyuan finally returned home. The old lady was very happy and held Tao Yuan's hand tightly, saying that it was thanks to him that He Liyuan woke up. She wanted to give him her most precious treasure. Tao Yuan refused, but Su Lan persuaded him to accept it, saying that it was a token of the old lady's kindness, so he had no choice but to accept it.
After dinner, He Liyuan, his father and grandfather chatted in the study for a long time before returning to their room to rest.
The He family's property was quite large. Besides the main hall, there were five two-story buildings. He Liyuan lived in the middle building. His room was originally on the second floor, but it was inconvenient for him to go up and down in his wheelchair, so he moved to the first floor after returning.
Tao Yuan originally lived in He Liyuan's room on the second floor. At night, after everyone went back to their rooms to rest, he sneaked downstairs to He Liyuan's room on the first floor and took a shower in the bathroom in his room.
Tao Yuan came out of the bathroom after taking a shower, wearing pajamas, and stood by the bed drying his hair.
He Liyuan leaned against the headboard in a daze. Tao Yuan looked at him, knowing that although he looked expressionless, he must be in great pain inside. Time would tell. He didn't want to say anything more now, and even if he did, he might not believe it.
After drying his hair, Tao Yuan lifted the quilt and got into bed. He Liyuan suddenly came to his senses and turned to look at him.
"What's wrong?" Tao Yuan looked back at him.
"You're sleeping with me?" He Liyuan's eyes were filled with doubt, because his mother had already told him that they got married because his grandmother insisted on having someone come to bring good luck, and his ex-fiancée was already married to someone else. Their marriage had been agreed upon from the beginning to be in name only, and that he would be released after two years.
"We are a legal couple. If I don't sleep with you, who should I sleep with?" Tao Yuan also looked at him with pretended confusion.
"Mom told me everything. After all, you are a boy, so you still have to keep your innocence. If you sleep with me, I'm afraid it will be difficult for you to find a husband in the future." He Liyuan said seriously.
"I won't have another husband. I've already told Mom that I won't get divorced even after two years." Tao Yuan said, "Besides, I've seen and touched your body. What's wrong with sleeping under the same quilt? Isn't it the job of husband and wife to sleep in the same bed?"
He Liyuan shared his parents' thoughts. If he was still a good person, he wouldn't mind having a young wife. After all, after spending some time together, he felt that this wife was very much to his liking. She wasn't talkative, but she was efficient and effective. When the two of them were together, even if they didn't say anything, he felt very relaxed and comfortable.
But if he were like this now, he would definitely not be able to give her the happiness that a wife deserves. He had already discussed this with his father in detail, and he knew everything he needed to know. He would not even be able to have his own children for the rest of his life. Although his father said they could help him adopt, as a normal person, he definitely wanted to have his own children. How could he lose this right because of him?
"Go to bed quickly. I can't sleep with the light on." Tao Yuan said as he lay down.
It was already quite late, and He Liyuan couldn't kick him out. After all, he was the one taking care of himself in the hospital during this period. He had no choice but to turn off the desk lamp, try to keep a distance from him, and then lie down.
This was He Liyuan's first time sharing a bed with someone. Perhaps it was because it was nighttime, but his sense of smell was more acute. The person next to him had a wonderful, refreshing fragrance. He turned his head and, with the moonlight shining in from the window, looked at the smooth and delicate face, feeling inexplicably moved.
Could he be a little more selfish and just keep him by his side? After all, it was so difficult to find someone who was suitable and could make him feel comfortable. It was a pity that he had already become like this before he met this person who made him so satisfied.
Tao Yuan was half asleep, and he moved his body unconsciously, sticking closely to He Liyuan, and rubbing his face against his shoulder.
Even through the thin fabric, He Liyuan could feel how smooth his face was. His body, pressed against his, was also soft and smooth, and the fragrance was even more distinct.
He Liyuan raised his hand and touched his no longer smooth face. After waking up, he hadn't looked in the mirror yet, but from the looks of some people, he could tell that this face was definitely not the same as before.
Tao Yuan got up early in the morning and personally cooked breakfast for He Liyuan. She felt sorry for her own man, and he would probably suffer for a while, so she should be nicer to him in other aspects.
Su Lan passed by the kitchen and was attracted by the tempting aroma. As soon as she walked in, she couldn't wait to ask, "What did you make for breakfast today? Why does it smell so good?"
The chef standing aside, unable to hold back his saliva, replied, "Madam, it's the eldest young master's wife making breakfast for the eldest young master."
"Mom, good morning." Tao Yuan turned around and greeted Su Lan.
"Good morning, what delicious food did you make? It smells so good." Su Lan walked over and took a look.
"I made some soup dumplings and vegetable porridge, as well as some cakes. These cakes aren't too greasy, so you and grandpa and grandma should have some too."
"Okay, okay, thank you for your hard work. You got up so early in the morning to make breakfast."
"It's not hard." Tao Yuan smiled.
Su Lan saw a soup pot on the stove, opened it curiously and smelled it, then immediately swallowed her saliva and said, "What kind of soup is this? It must have medicinal herbs in it, it smells so good."
Su Lan also likes to make soup and often adds some nourishing herbs into the soup. She likes to drink this kind of nourishing soup with a medicinal aroma.
"This is pigeon soup specially made for Brother Liyuan. There are some medicinal herbs in it, which are good for his injuries. However, these herbs are not good for ordinary people to drink." Tao Yuan said.
Su Lan nodded, closed the lid and said, "Our Liyuan is really lucky."
Because there were many types of breakfast, Tao Yuan couldn't carry them all at once, so he called two maids to help him bring the breakfast to the room.
As soon as I opened the door of the room, I heard the sound of glass breaking, coming from the bathroom.
The two servants were stunned and stared at Tao Yuan blankly, not knowing what to do.
Tao Yuan looked at them and said, "When you go out, don't alarm your family, understand?"
The two servants nodded, put the food down, and left.
Tao Yuan walked into the bathroom and saw He Liyuan standing on the marble sink. Mirror fragments on the wall were scattered everywhere, and blood was oozing from the back of his hand.
"After you've vented your anger, come out and have breakfast. Only when you're full will you have the energy to continue venting your anger." Tao Yuan said calmly.
He Liyuan breathed hard, took a half step back, and fell into the wheelchair with his legs weak.
Tao Yuan walked over and pushed him out of the bathroom.
As they were about to approach the round table, Tao Yuan said, "I got up early in the morning and worked hard to prepare this breakfast. If you dare to knock it over or refuse to eat it, I will definitely make you regret it."
Tao Yuan pushed him to the table, then sat down opposite him, with a stern face and fierce eyes, and said, "Do you want to eat it yourself or do you want me to feed you?"
He Liyuan, who was already experiencing a lot of emotional fluctuations, was stunned when he saw Tao Yuan. He had never expected that this seemingly quiet and good-tempered person could actually be so fierce. Although the way he glared at Tao Yuan didn't intimidate him at all, he even found it a little cute.
When Tao Yuan saw him pick up the chopsticks, he looked at his injured hand, resisted the urge to help him treat the wound, and also picked up the chopsticks and started eating.
He Liyuan couldn't help but ask, "Don't you feel horrified? Looking at a face like that, how can you still sleep in the same bed with me?"
Tao Yuan looked at him and said, "So, compared to never being able to be a soldier again, you care more about your face? You don't rely on your face to make a living."
In fact, Tao Yuan knew very well that He Liyuan was a very patient person. The reason he could hold on until now was because he saw his own face, which became the last straw that broke the camel's back.
He Liyuan had long known that his face would definitely be different from before, but he had never imagined it would be so ruined. Even he himself felt disgusted by this face, so why could he treat it like a normal face?
He Liyuan saw something amiss in the eyes of the doctors and nurses, as well as the housekeepers. Even his grandparents and parents looked at him with distressed eyes. Why was he the only one who didn't seem to care at all? He'd been led to believe that his face wasn't so bad it was unbearable.
Tao Yuan stared at him for a long time, put down his chopsticks, and said seriously, "Some things I will only say once. Believe it or not, but I won't repeat the answer to you. I don't care what you become. Even if you are unrecognizable and can only lie in bed and never get better, I will still spend my whole life with you. Besides, I have confidence that you can get better. Please have some confidence in yourself as well."
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