Seeing Gu Qingyan acting out of character, Shen Zhi Qiu was unsure what he was up to, but she didn't want to guess, so she simply turned away and ignored him.
Shen Zhi Qiu looked at Lu Jia, and the anger that Gu Qing Yan had stirred up just now immediately vanished.
Lu Jia reached out and took Shen Zhi Qiu's hand, patted it gently, and said in a low voice, "Don't get upset and ruin your health, it's not worth it."
Rong Mo looked at Gu Qingyan and Si Mingyu, who stood on either side of the hospital bed like two Buddhas, and was speechless.
"You two come here for a moment." After saying that, Rong Mo walked towards the sofa by the window, patted the back of the single sofa, and gestured for the two of them to sit down.
Si Mingyu and Gu Qingyan exchanged a glance, both frowning slightly, clearly disliking each other. However, out of respect for Rong Mo, they still walked towards the sofa.
"Have a seat." Rong Mo sat down on the long sofa in the middle.
"What exactly do you two want to do?" Rong Mo sat upright, scrutinizing the two of them with a serious expression.
"We've come to visit you in the hospital," the two said in unison, then looked at each other and turned away, somewhat annoyed.
"Alright. Since that's the case, now that you've finished your visit, please leave."
Rong Mo frowned, his face cold and somewhat impatient as he gave the order to leave.
Si Mingyu pursed his lips, thought for a moment, and then spoke up, "Mr. Rong, may I stay a little longer? I haven't spoken to Zhi Qiu in a long time, and I'd like to chat with her."
Gu Qingyan frowned and said directly, "What do you want to say? Zhi Qiu doesn't want to see you, much less talk to you."
Si Mingyu ignored Gu Qingyan's words and looked at Rong Mo with a sincere expression.
Lu Jiachao glanced over from his hospital bed, but Shen Zhiqiu squeezed his fingers, signaling him not to worry about it; her brother would naturally have a way.
Lu Jia smiled and nodded slightly.
Si Mingyu was positioned diagonally opposite the hospital bed, and he witnessed the entire scene just now. He felt a pang of sadness, and his once straight back slumped down.
Rong Mo also noticed this and watched Si Mingyu without showing any emotion.
"You should all go back first."
Rong Mo spoke again, but this time his tone was much gentler, "Actually, you've all seen it, haven't you?"
After saying that, he raised an eyebrow, gesturing for them to look in Shen Zhi Qiu's direction.
"I didn't mean anything by it, I just wanted to see that Zhi Qiu was safe and sound."
Si Mingyu watched Shen Zhi Qiu's retreating figure, a bitter feeling rising in his heart. He paused, then suddenly stood up and politely continued to Rong Mo, "Since Zhi Qiu is alright, I won't bother you any longer."
Rong Mo nodded and said calmly, "Take care, Mr. Si."
Si Mingyu walked towards Shen Zhi Qiu, then stopped about two meters away from her and said softly, "Zhi Qiu, I'll be going now. I'm sorry, I may have been too abrupt."
Seeing him say that, Shen Zhi Qiu stood up and escorted him to the door of the ward.
"Wait a moment." Si Mingyu smiled. He stood in the sunlight, looking at Shen Zhi Qiu with tenderness. "Zhi Qiu, seeing that you are doing well and Mr. Rong dotes on you, I am relieved." He originally wanted to mention Lu Jia, but he couldn't bring himself to say that blessing. He felt as if his heart was bleeding.
"Yes, thank you, Brother Mingyu." Shen Zhi Qiu's tone was indifferent.
"Zhi Qiu, will I still have the chance to be by your side?" Si Mingyu pursed his lips, but couldn't help asking. Even though the facts were already in front of him, he still looked at her with a glimmer of hope.
"I'm sorry." Shen Zhi Qiu raised her head, her face calm.
But looking into Si Mingyu's clear eyes, she felt somewhat dazed, as if this scene overlapped with her memories from back then.
Many years ago, he stood in the sunlight, holding a bouquet of flowers, and asked her with a smile, "Zhi Qiu, may I have the chance to stay by your side?"
Unfortunately, times have changed, and now everything is different.
"Zhi Qiu, I'm really sorry." Si Mingyu's smile gradually faded, and he said with regret.
“Mingyu, we all need to learn to move on. The past is the past. You know I’ve never been one to dwell on the past.” Shen Zhi Qiu smiled easily, seemingly having already completely let go of what happened back then.
Si Mingyu gave a bitter smile, looked up, and for a moment he couldn't tell whether it was the heartache that made him want to cry or the stimulation of the sunlight, "So there really is no way to make amends..."
“Mingyu, don’t trap yourself in the same place,” Shen Zhi Qiu sighed softly. “I know how painful that is. So, don’t confine yourself to a self-imposed prison.”
A bitter smile appeared on Si Mingyu's face. He nodded and said softly, "Zhi Qiu, I'm leaving now. Please say goodbye to Mr. Lu for me."
After saying that, he strode away without waiting for Shen Zhi Qiu's reply, as if he was afraid that if he said another word, he would lose control of his overflowing love.
As Si Mingyu's figure gradually blended into the sunlight, Shen Zhi Qiu turned around with a faint smile, wanting to return to Lu Jia's side.
As soon as she looked up, she saw Lu Jia also looking at her with a smile.
Shen Zhi Qiu walked towards Lu Jia.
One step, two steps, three steps...
By the window.
Gu Qingyan's eyes never left Shen Zhiqiu, as if he wanted to embed her in his heart.
But Shen Zhi Qiu never glanced at him once.
“Hey, Si Mingyu’s gone, you should go too,” Rong Mo said to Gu Qingyan.
Gu Qingyan reluctantly looked away and said sullenly, "I'm different from him. He should have left in the first place. Staying here would only block the way."
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