It took Xiao Wujie a full half month to recover from this illness.
Chu Liyue put aside all her affairs and stayed by his side for a week without leaving his side. Only then did she gradually return to normalcy under Ai Ruoman's tearful gaze.
Along with Xiao Wujie, Chu Feihong also endured the pain of illness. Lu Zhufeng's kick caused his abdominal organs to dislocate, and each of them suffered different degrees of damage.
He was in critical condition in the ICU of Chu's private hospital for three days before being out of danger, and was then observed for several more days before being transferred to a regular ward.
But without spending a few more months in the hospital, he probably won't be able to get back to his usual lively self.
Chu Liyue naturally wouldn't let go of this opportunity that Xiao Wujie had risked half his life to help her. She fanned the flames, added fuel to the fire, and rubbed salt into the wound.
Rumors frequently circulated that Second Master Chu was in a coma in his hospital room and that Second Young Master Chu was overworked and receiving IV drips late at night.
Time flows like a river, never ceasing day or night, gently passing through the minutiae of daily life.
As dawn breaks and the moonlight becomes enchanting, life is like a still pond, its surface rippling gently under the caress of the light and moonlight, long and serene.
Yet, in an unexpected moment, ripples silently break the stillness of the water's surface.
A delicate rose scent wafts gently in the air, while soft light filters through the exquisite and luxurious lamps.
The curtains were half-drawn, revealing a glimpse of the quiet night scene outside. Specks of light pierced through the thin fabric, casting dappled shadows on the windowsill.
This is Chu Liyue's room.
On the spacious bed, Chu Liyue, dressed in a "very charming" crimson nightgown, leaned against the headboard.
A laptop sat in front of her, her slender, jade-like fingers dancing across the keyboard like butterflies, while she held Xiao Wujie, who was still wide awake, in her arms.
Since Xiao Wujie fell ill, cuddling him and lulling him to sleep has become one of her daily routines.
At first, she would put Xiao Wujie to sleep before returning to her own room next door to handle business or rest.
As Xiao Wujie's health gradually improved, she picked up the business she had previously given to Ai Ruoman, who was on the verge of sudden death.
Despite her outstanding abilities, Ai Ruoman's status was ultimately that of a secretary or assistant, and there were some complex matters that she could not handle in place of Chu Liyue.
Because of a backlog of things that she had to handle personally, she was unable to return on time for many days, even though she had been working overtime. She also had many complicated chores to bring back and deal with online.
No matter how late she worked, Xiao Wujie would quietly sit in the hall and wait for her to return.
Looking at the work that still required her to work late into the night, and then at Xiao Wujie's misty eyes that softened her heart, she gritted her teeth and carried Xiao Wujie back to her room.
I was putting him to sleep while handling my work.
The next morning, Lu Zhufeng, who was helping Xiao Wujie take his medicine and waking him up, found his room empty, the blankets were cold, and there was no sign of anyone having slept there.
He almost pressed the alarm at Liyue Manor and was even prepared to post missing person notices, but he found Xiao Wujie sleeping soundly in Chu Liyue's room.
I can't help but exclaim: Wow, that bastard's efficiency is truly impressive!
Chu Liyue returned just in time today. To allow him to rest better, she carried him back to his room early and coaxed him to fall asleep as soon as possible.
Unfortunately, Xiao Wujie had been quite energetic these past few days, and his eyelids were so heavy that he couldn't keep them open. So he leaned against her and watched her handle her business.
Chu Liyue processes business extremely quickly, rarely spending more than three seconds on any page. Xiao Wujie glanced at her a few times and almost went blind, so he looked away.
Nestled in Chu Liyue's arms, the alluring fragrance of roses emanating from her enveloped him, intertwining with his cool scent to create a unique and intoxicating aroma that quietly bloomed in the air.
Looking at a beautiful woman under the lamplight makes her more and more attractive.
Her long hair was loose, with a few strands falling beside her ears. Her beautiful face, radiating a captivating charm, was completely focused, and under the soft light, she possessed a mesmerizing beauty.
Beneath her pretty face is a long, slender, white swan neck and delicate, alluring collarbones, followed by a full, rounded curve and a slender waist that could be encircled with one hand.
Xiao Wujie gently moved his body closer to her, pressing his face against her chest and wrapping his arms around her slender waist.
His slender fingers gently kneaded her waist, the texture as supple and delicate as willow branches in early spring, making it irresistible.
Chu Liyue tightened her arms around him to make him more comfortable, and lightly scratched his chin with her dark red manicured fingers, letting him play with her slender waist.
Until Xiao Wujie's finger inadvertently touched it, a shiver instantly spread throughout his body.
She bit her lip slightly, took Xiao Wujie's hand and placed it on her slender waist, then whispered in his ear:
"Sweetie, be a good boy!"
The voice was low and hoarse, with a slight tremor that was barely perceptible.
Hearing that coaxing "my darling" almost made Xiao Wujie's ears pregnant, and his heart couldn't help but tremble.
Chu Liyue has always been indulgent towards Xiao Wujie and has never been able to scold him even slightly.
Xiao Wujie was always obedient and compliant in front of her, never making her angry. Only when he was a child and sick would he occasionally throw a tantrum and refuse to take his medicine.
She was always like ice that had never melted, never knowing how to coax people, yet she couldn't bear to scold him.
I couldn't help but recall my childhood, when I was alone away from home, enduring brutal training, covered in wounds, and suffering the double torment of hunger and loneliness.
Seeing a mother carrying a bowl, calling out "my darling," and chasing after her child to feed them, her young and cold heart would always inexplicably clench.
Just when she thought she could withstand the erosion of suffering and loneliness, he shone into her world like a ray of light.
She could ignore the whole world, but she couldn't bring herself to scold Xiao Wujie when he was sick and throwing a tantrum. So she tried to call him "my darling" like the mother she had met and put the medicine to his lips.
Perhaps because young Xiao Wujie had never heard anyone call him that before, when he heard Chu Liyue call him "baby," he just stared at her blankly, motionless, as she put the bitter medicine into his mouth.
After that, whenever Chu Liyue couldn't do anything to him, calling him "my darling" would definitely work.
This "darling" permeated their childhood, bringing a touch of warmth to what was originally a cold era.
Xiao Wujie sighed inwardly, his eyes flickered slightly, and he quietly leaned against her, looking unusually obedient.
After a while, Chu Liyue closed her laptop, looked at Xiao Wujie in her arms, and asked softly:
Are you sleepy?
Xiao Wujie nodded slightly.
She immediately turned off the bright lights, and the room instantly became dark.
She gracefully lay down on her side, pulled Xiao Wujie into her arms, let him rest his head on her arm, and carefully tucked every corner of the blanket around him.
She gently stroked his back with her slender hand, her voice low, husky, and mellow.
"Sleep well, sweetie!"
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