Chapter 189: He hasn't yet secured a formal title.
Chapter 189: He Hasn't Yet Earned a Recognition
The ward returned to quiet.
But Fu Yanjing's words kept echoing in his mind.
Wen Jin was also upset and slapped away the decadent music to prevent it from disturbing her thoughts.
My already sore brain was made even worse.
She took a moment to process it, then suddenly remembered that when they were eating hot pot, An Yu's mouth was even faster than hers.
Wen Jin quickly found her phone and dialed An Yu's number.
After a few rings, the call was successfully answered.
Worried about An Yu's health, Wen Jin asked anxiously before the other person could speak, "Baby, how are you? I got mushroom poisoning and am in the hospital now. What about you?"
"Cough cough—"
A soft cough seemed to break the awkward silence.
The voice on the other end lowered its voice cautiously, "Miss Wen, her IV drip is almost finished, she's still sleeping."
Wen Jin was also taken aback.
The voice sounded familiar, but it didn't sound like Xu Xiangbai's.
"Who are you……"
"Zhou Jichen".
Wen Jin's mind went blank for a second, feeling doubly embarrassed for both An Yu and herself.
"Dr. Zhou..."
Her purpose in making the call was obvious. Zhou Jichen smiled faintly and said, "She's fine, you can rest assured."
Knowing An Yu's ways, Wen Jin braced herself and said, "You've misunderstood me. What I want to ask now is, are you alright?"
The other party was silent for two seconds.
The carefully considered answer sounded somewhat forced:
"I'm fine."
The call ended.
Wen Jin lay down and peacefully closed her eyes.
How did An Yu end up in Zhou Jichen's hands? What did she miss...?
*
After removing the needle from Wen Jinye, the nurse took Wen Jinye's temperature again.
The test reports that Wen Jin had previously undergone while in a semi-conscious state have also come out.
Everything is fine.
Wen Jin hadn't felt anything when she first woke up, but now that worry was belatedly surging up.
Her head was still a little dizzy, and this dizziness was amplified by her nervousness.
She was somewhat annoyed by her carelessness at the time, and now she realized there was a reason why the waiter hadn't brought the cutlery in the first place...
"Nurse, am I at risk of nerve damage?"
"Your poisoning symptoms are mild, you're fine."
Wen Jin bit her lip, "But I have a headache."
The more nervous and suspicious I am, the more I feel that something is wrong with my body.
"My mouth is dry and my throat is uncomfortable."
Wen Jin also recounted all the symptoms.
The nurse's eyes, visible above her mask, curved into crescents with laughter. "Your test results show everything is normal. Is it possible that your dry mouth is because you're thirsty?"
Wen Jin was instantly embarrassed, feeling like she had lost her mind.
She propped herself up on her arms and sat up. "I...I'll go get some water."
Just then, Fu Yanjing came in after finishing a phone call outside.
A high-necked black shirt paired with a long, wide gray suit jacket; a composed gait and an air of otherworldly elegance.
The nurse looked at that tall and elegant figure. He had rushed Wen Jin to the hospital and stayed here with her until midnight.
It's obvious that everyone misunderstood the relationship between Wen Jinye and Fu Yanjing.
"It's best to let family members handle this kind of thing."
Handsome men and beautiful women, plus differences in social status, who wouldn't love to ship them?
The nurse turned to Fu Yanjing and said:
"Mr. Fu, Miss Wen is thirsty. Get her some warm water. Her mouth must be feeling bitter and astringent right now. You can add some sugar; there's some at the nurses' station."
“He is not a family member.” Wen Jin’s voice was slightly hoarse, but she clearly denied it.
That wasn't the case before; everyone thought she had only been "following" Fu Yanjing for a while.
That's not the case now either.
Fu Yanjing calmly picked up the water glass.
Following Wen Jinye's words, "That's right."
The nurse was embarrassed and was about to apologize.
But then she heard the man's soft voice, "I haven't earned my title yet."
*
There's no rock sugar left at the nurses' station.
Fu Yanjing then went to other floors.
After a series of twists and turns in preparing the sugar water, the figure I had been longing for in the ward had already disappeared.
Even the blankets were folded up.
Looking at the empty ward, Fu Yanjing put down the warm sugar water in his hand and forced a smile.
They ran away as soon as they were done.
You heartless bastard.
The morning mist was thick, and the first rays of dawn were just beginning to break through. A whole night without sleep had passed just like that.
The weariness from staying up all night belatedly washed over him. Fu Yanjing took a sip of sugar water and turned to walk towards the end of the corridor.
After taking the cigarette case out of his suit pocket, he realized it was empty.
A hand with distinct knuckles reached out in front of me, offering me a cigarette.
Fu Yanjing tilted his head, raised an eyebrow, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes when he saw Zhou Jichen:
"Wow, you're really good at offering help in times of need! When did you become a fairy godmother?"
The lighter is turned on.
The deep orange flames leaped.
Smoke swirled around.
The two men leaned against the cold wall, while a gentle autumn breeze blew outside the window, carrying the chill of heavy dew.
Each person's face held their own thoughts.
In the silence, Zhou Jichen suddenly asked, "How long do you plan to stay in Jiangbei this time?"
Downstairs, sparse figures walked through the desolate hospital.
"uncertain."
Zhou Jichen smiled meaningfully.
He received a call from Wen Jinye through An Yu's phone, and based on the conversation, he saw Fu Yanjing's presence there.
In addition, there was Fu Yanjing's inexplicable behavior a few days ago.
Everything is crystal clear.
"Xiang Bai said you went to Jiangbei No. 1 High School to watch the sunrise. Is that how much you want to keep her here?"
Fu Yanjing turned his gaze from the window to the scarlet dot between his fingers. "What I'm doing now isn't keeping her."
He flicked his cigarette ash. "It's about waiting for her to come back. The choice is hers."
The choice is hers.
These words seem simple and ordinary, but when spoken by Fu Yanjing, they carry immense weight.
Accustomed to being in a position of authority, issuing orders, arranging everything, and being highly respected.
They actually put themselves in the position of being chosen.
In other words, he willingly became the subordinate in this relationship.
If everything is considered from a capitalist perspective, a woman like Wen Jinye, with an ordinary background, a simple life, and a kind personality, has many weaknesses.
It would be easy for Fu Yanjing to keep such a person.
But by sheer coincidence, he chose the longest possible path.
The bold words of yesteryear are still vivid in my mind.
"Didn't you say you wouldn't have a second interest in her?" Zhou Jichen said casually, "Ah Jing, you've finally given up."
At this point, Zhou Jichen chuckled.
"Actually, the way you look at Reporter Wen, the emotions that fluctuate because of her, are different from everyone else's. This kind of subconscious reaction doesn't lie. I expected you to be proven wrong, but I didn't expect you to be beyond saving."
"There's still hope."
Only after recognizing his own heart did Fu Yanjing truly realize how foolish, outrageous, and hurtful he had been in the past.
Even the short period when Wen Jin treated him like a stranger, wishing they would never see each other again, was unbearable for him.
Yet, Wen Jin endured thousands of painful days and nights alone, because of unrequited love and unrequited affection.
Fu Yanjing's lips twitched slightly, forming a bittersweet smile.
"I'm truly beyond saving when she's really not going back."
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Taking stock of the plot and outline for what's to come, I'm really, really stuck on writing.
One chapter today, see you all tomorrow!
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