Because of suspected illness, Doctor Che asked Yu to win her heart.
A frenetic action scene was playing on the screen, and the small audience didn't notice Liu Che's fall. He collapsed to the ground, then rolled over to catch his breath before struggling to his feet. He tried to take a few steps, but his right ankle hurt. He must have sprained it.
Liu Che endured the pain and walked back to the sofa chair next to Xue Jiuyue as quietly as possible to sit down. This way, even if he occasionally made some small movements, he would not disturb Xue Jiuyue's rest.
Sitting quietly, Xue Jiuyue's even breathing is the divine song that "should only exist in heaven", healing the pain and soothing the soul... like a golden sunset, warm and peaceful.
Yes, the sunset is such a grand and glorious confession, such a nostalgic and lingering affection. This romance bestowed by nature varies from person to person.
"Is that your answer?"
"Yes! All reason is weak and powerless in front of desire. In front of desire, we are all ants being teased! I hate betrayal, I hate betrayal, whether it comes from you or from myself! If I can't be sure that there is no betrayal, I would rather not start." Ye Yi turned his back to the sunset, his handsome face looked distorted and strange in the shadow.
The shadow on Ye Yi's face gradually grew bigger, swallowing up the afterglow of the setting sun bit by bit. The boundless darkness spread like thick fog, enveloping Xue Jiuyue as well.
Just as Xue Jiuyue wanted to struggle and shout, there was a crisp "bang..." sound, like a thunder, which dispersed the darkness, and Xue Jiuyue was bathed in golden sunlight again.
There was complete silence. Not a soul, not a breath of wind, not a single wave crashing. Only a wristwatch lay on the ground. There was a tiny crack on the glass.
Slowly, without knowing when it started, the sea breeze began to rise, the sound of waves grew stronger, and the crack in the glass gradually extended, accompanied by a series of shattering sounds that became louder and louder. Finally, the whole world shattered...
In the hazy light, a figure sat there. Reflected by the curtains, a warm smile reached her. Her lips moved slightly, as if to say, "Go to sleep..." But the clatter of the movie's explosions drowned out everything, leaving only the sense of security projected directly into her heart. And so, without the time or need to discern anything, her consciousness returned to chaos...
This time Xue Jiuyue slept very soundly, and the following movies were all soothing romances without such passionate scenes. When Xue Jiuyue opened her eyes again, it was time for the show to end.
"Are you awake?" Liu Che's gentle voice came faster than the light.
"Yeah, the movie..." Xue Jiuyue took a moment to adjust before continuing, "Is it over?"
"Well, shall we go?"
"Sorry, I fell asleep. Did you get some sleep?"
"Yeah, I just woke up too."
…
Only after seeing Liu Che's back disappear around the corner of his sight did Xue Jiuyue drive home, facing the rising sun...
"Good morning, Doctor Liu." Li Jingzi's voice was as fresh as the morning breeze, but soon became urgent. "What's wrong with you?"
Just now, when Liu Che was with Xue Jiuyue, he had been trying hard to walk normally, but when he turned into the yard, he began to limp in pain.
"I accidentally twisted my ankle while walking."
"Don't move, I'll help you."
"It's okay, thank you. I sprain my right ankle all the time, I'm used to it."
"No, don't move, let me help you take a look."
Knowing he couldn't get past Li Jingzi, Liu Che stood against the wall. Li Jingzi squatted down and gently lifted Liu Che's trouser leg, revealing a noticeably swollen ankle.
"Oh my God, it's so swollen?" Li Jingzi said as she pressed it gently with her hand.
"Hiss..." Liu Che couldn't bear the pain.
"Did you go to the hospital?"
"No, don't bother, it's really okay!"
"It hurts when I touch you lightly. I suspect you have a fracture. Let's go to the hospital now. I'll drive you there."
"There's really no need to go through so much trouble. Just keep it for two days..."
Before Liu Che could finish his words, Li Jingzi grabbed his arm and said, "Listen to me, I'm fine today. I'll take you to the hospital right now. Even if it's not a fracture, the hospital can prescribe some medicine and it will heal quickly. Your foot is terribly swollen now."
"Thank you for your help..." A blush appeared on Liu Che's fair face.
"We're all colleagues, what's the big deal? I happen to be free today."
"Always bothering you..."
"Didn't you say you'd treat me to a feast? Let's save the day for a feast. I won't go without Australian lobster!"
"Of course, of course, plus Buddha Jumps Over the Wall."
"good!"
The light certificate did not bring any warmth to Qian Jianjun and Mei Rugu even though the bright sunshine in the east was rising. Both of them looked as cold as winter.
From beginning to end, Qian Jianjun's gaze never lingered on Mei Rugu. He didn't want to see her, didn't want to remember her. He just wanted to escape, to forget... The paper that once appeared only in his most terrifying nightmares now brought him a clear sense of relief. And all the grievances, anger, confusion, loss, memories... all the pain was firmly locked behind the door, isolated from his emotions and thoughts. Still, he was worried, and then there was the protection of the "moon."
"Wait a moment!" When they arrived at the hospital, Li Jingzi left Liu Che in the car.
When she came back, she was still pushing a wheelchair. As the sun rose higher, Li Jingzi pushed Liu Che around the hospital, registering, getting diagnosed, paying, taking X-rays... A layer of fine beads of sweat made her pretty face bloom even more radiant.
After a thorough diagnosis, it was confirmed that there was no fracture, which made Liu Che and Li Jingzi feel relieved. However, the doctor also suggested that Liu Che's right foot had been sprained frequently, so he should pay more attention and slowly recuperate, otherwise the risk of fracture was very high. Therefore, the doctor also specifically advised: "It is best to let your spouse work harder and bring you here for acupuncture treatment, which will have a good effect."
"No, we're colleagues." Li Jingzi blushed and rushed to clarify before Liu Che, then she added: "I can also bring him for acupuncture, you can write the order."
Liu Che refused in a panic, "No, no, sorry doctor, no need for acupuncture, I'm afraid of pain."
"Acupuncture doesn't hurt, but many people do get scared by needles. So you can take some medicine and recuperate first." The doctor was quite understanding.
On the way back, Liu Che kept thanking Li Jingzi. Li Jingzi just said it was nothing. While waiting at a red light, Li Jingzi suddenly turned her head to look at Liu Che and said, "Don't take it too seriously. Even if it were another colleague, I wouldn't stand idly by." Then, with a smile, she brought up the old saying, "When you recover, just pay me for the meal I owe you."
"You were always too busy before, so this time, you have to give me a chance no matter what!"
"Don't worry, I know what's going on and I won't be lenient."
By the time he returned to the office, Qian Jianjun hadn't noticed anything unusual. Whether it was indifference or betrayal, it didn't matter. For the past few days, he'd been repeating to himself the words Liu Che had told him, "Have a clear conscience." He felt confident he had achieved that, and now he didn't want to suffer any more.
"Xiao Gu." Qian Jianjun stopped Gu Quyu who was about to slip away after delivering the documents, "Please sit down."
Gu Quyu followed his instructions and sat across from Qian Jianjun's desk. Qian Jianjun asked directly, "I asked you to help me with some advice last time, but I haven't given you a reward yet. What do you want? A vacation? A raise?..."
"You mean it works?"
"It's just the two of us now, don't be so reserved. Tell me what reward you want first." Seeing that Gu Quyu was still cautious at work, Qian Jianjun first comforted his right-hand assistant.
Gu Quyu blinked her eyes and pretended to be pitiful. "Why are you so realistic? Talking about money hurts our feelings!"
"Talk about money? I didn't..." Qian Jianjun didn't react for a moment, then laughed heartily, "Hahahaha... If you want a raise, that's not a problem."
"Just kidding, am I that realistic?"
This sentence struck a chord with Qian Jianjun. Indeed, Gu Quyu had worked tirelessly for years, doing so much both within and beyond her job description, yet she had never once asked for a raise. Qian Jianjun offered her a raise several times, but Gu Quyu refused. She always said, "Once there's a price, I'm no longer unique!" So, despite Qian Jianjun's frequent attempts to compensate her, he still felt indebted.
"Well, if you must express your gratitude, can you fulfill one of my wishes?" When there were no outsiders around, Gu Quyu started to act a little naughty, and always brought surprises to Qian Jianjun.
"What wish?"
"I haven't thought about it yet, but don't worry, it won't cost anything, and it won't violate any laws or morals, and it won't make you suffer financially!"
"Haha, that's great! I have to agree!" Qian Jianjun agreed readily, adding, "It's okay to spend money."
"Is it a deal then?!" Gu Quyu asked again deliberately timidly.
"It's hard to catch up with a horse that has only four horses."
"Did the advice I gave you last time really work? What was the effect?"
"Well..." Qian Jianjun gathered his thoughts. "I think what you said about sending flowers and love cards every day is really effective. Now every table in the cafe has my handwritten cards on it, and the flowers I send are on it every day. This way, even when I'm not in the cafe, I can still take pictures of the trees. Especially that card. Although the words on it were those cheesy love words you found for me, I insisted on writing them myself. I believe Xiaoyue can feel my sincerity while smiling happily."
Qian Jianjun paused. Gu Quyu knew there was more to the story, a tacit understanding they'd cultivated over time. That was the key point, so she asked directly, "But what?"
"Haha..." Qian Jianjun couldn't help laughing, and after calming down, he continued, "You said 'bags' can cure all diseases, but I didn't dare to give her a bag directly. I gave Xiaoyue the sample of the product we collaborated on with the French company, and I almost got burned. It seems that my initial judgment was correct. Xiaoyue is not an ordinary girl. Using money and material things will be counterproductive. So, I am at my wit's end and can only come to ask 'Female Gongjin' for some advice."
"This..." Gu Quyu frowned slightly, obviously also troubled by the problem.
Qian Jianjun sat back in his chair, neither anxious nor impatient, just looking at him with eyes as bright as stars and silently encouraging him.
Gu Quyu muttered to himself as he sorted out his thoughts. "This is so difficult. I can't give expensive gifts, and I have to be sincere enough. It's best if I can also show my strengths..."
Qian Jianjun pricked up his ears and listened carefully, even nodding his approval softly for fear of disturbing Gu Quyu.
"Your strengths are romance and literary talent. So, can you have your own original love cards in the future?"
"Yes, yes, I'll make it happen when I have time!" Qian Jianjun affirmed Gu Quyu's plan, "Do you have any other ideas? After all, at my age, I need to be more serious."
"At your age, your only advantage is the money and status that comes with a successful career. But you need to be both substantial and not direct..."
"Yes, you're right. We can't send it directly, but we can do it indirectly!" Before Gu Quyu had finished speaking, the surprised Qian Jianjun interrupted directly, as if he was afraid that the idea would slip away. Then he sorted it out according to Gu Quyu's method, "Indirectly, indirect means through others. Others, our group also has thousands of employees. Yes, yes, we can purchase bread from 'Inch of Time' to provide benefits to our employees!"
Facing Qian Jianjun's excited eyes, Gu Quyu also echoed: "Well, that's right, it's a win-win situation!"
But Qian Jianjun quickly denied himself, "No, no, this is too obvious. Xiaoyue will see it at a glance and will definitely not accept it. This is not indirect enough."
Qian Jianjun talked to himself, and Gu Quyu did not comment, just looked at him and smiled faintly.
"Well, we can add afternoon tea for the employees. Their coffee is really good and unique. Many of our employees love coffee, too. Don't you? And their croissants are the best I've ever had..."
"Mr. Qian, you are a forgetful person. It was me who recommended that coffee shop to you." Gu Quyu joked with a smile.
"Yes, yes, oh, my memory is so bad!" Qian Jianjun slapped his forehead, "How about giving the employees an extra afternoon tea?"
"Well, it can both take care of their business and increase the welfare of our employees. But how is it different from your previous idea?"
"The difference is that that one is a one-time large-scale purchase, which is easy for Xiaoyue to see through. For this afternoon tea, let our employees order takeout themselves, and we will reimburse them, and it will be a long-term income."
Gu Quyu propped up his chin with one hand, tilted his head and thought, checking for any omissions. "Will the address be exposed? How should I tell our employees? They will say that we have money to pick up girls...?"
"Well, let me refine this a little bit, and you can help me think about it again! This direction should be feasible..." So, Qian Jianjun devoted all his energy to this matter, and went over every detail several times.
A flimsy piece of paper took away all the hopes she'd hidden within her heart, and the support she'd never felt before. Unable to work again, Mei Rugu summoned all her strength to return to the house she once called "home." Only then did the pain of her nightmare come true. All her preparations, defenses, and escape routes seemed laughably fragile. Mei Rugu convulsed, sobbing uncontrollably.
Sister Feng, who was at a loss, called the Xinru Mental Health Counseling Center and called Li Jingzi, who had just returned from the hospital.
Looking at Li Jingzi lying on the bed in pain and the glaring certificate in her hand, Li Jingzi just sat quietly beside her and waited. Some obstacles can only be overcome alone, and no one else can help.
She cried for an unknown amount of time. Perhaps she was tired, or perhaps her tears had dried, but a glimmer of life slowly crept back into Mei Rugu's body. She slowly sat up, still keeping her head down, unwilling to reveal her tear-stained face.
"Thank you, Lan..." His voice was hoarse but he still wanted to maintain basic courtesy.
"Sister..." Li Jingzi opened her mouth only to find her voice choking, tears streaming down her face. The woman before her, her strength and fragility, her sadness and perseverance... everything resonated with her. But now wasn't the time for her to lament. She quickly gathered her composure, "Are you feeling better? Don't worry, everything is as expected..."
"Lan, I know, I know... I just thought I was prepared, but when I really faced it, it was still hard to accept..."
"I understand, sister. I really do, and I understand! You must trust me, trust my professional judgment. Everything will be fine. You still have a chance..."
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