Chapter 35 “No…No…I was fucking kissed!!”
Cheng Yi walked briskly through the door, clutching a stack of documents. "Mr. Lu, here's the draft of the quarterly market analysis you requested. The materials for the video conference in ten minutes are also ready."
He placed the documents on the large desk, glanced at his boss habitually, and prepared to report on the next agenda item.
But his gaze stopped the moment it touched the corner of Lu Yu's mouth.
The thin wound with a bit of dark red blood scab looked extremely out of place on Lu Yu's usually abstinent and cold face.
"Mr. Lu...the corner of your mouth?" Cheng Yi asked subconsciously, pointing his index finger at his lips.
This wound... doesn't look like it was caused by an accidental scratch.
Lu Yu's hand paused for an imperceptible half-second as he signed. He slowly raised his eyes, his deep gaze resting on Cheng Yi's face, calm and unwavering, as if confirming something perfectly ordinary.
There was silence for a few seconds, and something subtle seemed to be fermenting in the air.
Cheng Yi felt a little uncomfortable with this look. He was about to explain that he was just concerned, but he saw the corners of Lu Yu's mouth twitched upwards very slightly.
Then, Lu Yu retracted his gaze and looked back at the screen. He opened his thin lips and uttered three words in a tone as flat as if he was describing today's weather:
"The kitten scratched it."
"Ah?" Cheng Yi didn't react for a moment and thought he had misheard.
Lu Yu stopped explaining and pointed at the documents on the table with his slender fingers: "Put it here. Remind me five minutes before the meeting."
"...Okay, Mr. Lu." Cheng Yi suppressed the waves of fear and countless questions in his heart.
When did the boss get a cat?
What breed of cat can scratch the boss's mouth?
How intense is this "play"?
His professionalism allowed him to quickly restore his professional expression. He responded respectfully and turned to leave the office.
The heavy door closed gently.
Absolute silence returned to the office. The trail of sunlight moved silently across the floor.
Lu Yu's eyes were still fixed on the data and charts jumping on the screen, but his thoughts drifted back to the "kitten" who was wrapped in the quilt by him, kicked people in embarrassment, but finally curled up and fell asleep in his breath.
He subconsciously licked the tiny wound at the corner of his mouth with the tip of his tongue. A slight stinging sensation came, not annoying, but rather like an electric current, instantly bringing back memories of last night's burning tenderness between lips and teeth, that faint whimper, that misty, moist eyes, and the heart-pounding spring light that slid down her shoulder...
The fire that was forcibly extinguished with cold water last night seemed to be rekindled deep in the blood.
Lu Yu's eyes darkened and his Adam's apple rolled silently.
When Lin Che woke up, as expected, the bed beside her was already cold. She didn't know when Lu Yu got up.
"Hiss—" He opened his mouth and accidentally pulled the wound at the corner of his mouth. He covered his mouth in pain and dared not make any bigger movements.
"Damn it!! Is this Lu Yu a dog?"
Lin Che stood in front of the mirror and looked at the wound at the corner of his mouth. The anger he had just felt reached its peak again at this moment.
The toothpaste on the toothbrush in my hand hurt so much when it touched the corner of my mouth that I had to hold my breath to finish brushing my teeth.
“Ding Dong——”
[Li Qiuyi]: Is Cheche free today?
[Li Qiuyi]: Are Yinzi, Yaoyao and the others also going camping together?
Lin Che looked down at Li Qiuyi's message and saw that the other party had called.
His senior sister is as impatient as ever.
"What's the matter, Cheche, are you going or not?"
"Sister, you just sent the message a minute ago."
"What's the matter? Now that life is better, have you forgotten about us, your fellow sufferers?"
"Don't make me slap you so early in the morning!!"
Lin Che looked at the wound on her lips in the mirror. The wounds were of varying depths, and one of them had clearly scabbed over.
Although the days without work were relaxing, Lin Che was really getting frustrated. In the end, he agreed to Li Qiuyi's suggestion to go camping by the Li River.
Before leaving, Lin Che hesitated for a moment whether to send a message to Lu Yu, took out his cell phone, and then gave up.
That’s it, damn Lu Yu, my mouth still hurts now, he just bites people when he’s drunk.
Lin Che casually put on a white sweatshirt, a black lightweight down jacket, and a pair of light blue jeans. He simply put on a bag and went out.
Group name: Affiliated Hospital Brothers Group
[Li Qiuyi]: Let’s gather at the hospital entrance.
Qi Yinyang: OK
[Lin Yao]: I have all the equipment, can anyone bring some drinks?
[Lin Che]: I’ll take care of it.
Lin Che did not drive Lu Yu's car today. He went out early in the morning and walked almost a kilometer before finding a bus stop. Halfway there, he took a taxi to get there.
This is really the power of capitalists. There is not even a taxi within a few miles of the villa area, and Didi doesn’t accept orders. It’s really tiring.
Lin Che bought a lot of drinks, catering to everyone's preferences.
In early winter along the Li River, the air is crisp and slightly cool, with a hint of moisture. The sun isn't blazing, but it's bright enough to dispel the chill, shining on the shimmering surface of the river, and on the tents and canopies erected along the shore.
Lin Yao skillfully set up the barbecue grill, Qi Yinyang was organizing the ingredients, and Li Qiuyi spread out the picnic mat, asking everyone to put the drinks and snacks they brought on it.
"Come on, Cheche, take a look at the drinks you bought. See if there's anything you can drink!" Li Qiuyi rummaged through the large bag Lin Che brought, pulling out several cans of coffee, juice, and sparkling water. "Oh, there's even Yaoyao's favorite brand of energy drink. That's really nice of you, Cheche."
Lin Che was helping to secure the windbreak ropes of the canopy. Upon hearing this, he twitched the corner of his mouth, accidentally tugging at his wound. He hissed and quickly straightened his face, "It's just a simple thing."
Li Qiuyi's eyes were sharp, and she fixed her gaze on his lips, which were tightly pursed. "Hey, what's wrong with your mouth? Did you get blisters from inflammation? It looks pretty serious, with several cuts."
Lin Che's heart skipped a beat and he mumbled, "Ah... well, maybe. It's been a bit dry these past two days." He quickly lowered his head and pretended to concentrate on tightening the rope.
"Drink more water, handsome guy." Lin Yao took his energy drink, unscrewed it and took a sip. His eyes also swept over the corner of Lin Che's mouth. Without asking any more questions, he started fiddling with the charcoal fire.
The charcoal fire was lit, and the aroma of barbecue gradually spread. Accompanied by the river breeze, the atmosphere was relaxed and comfortable.
Everyone chatted about interesting things and gossip in the hospital, and complained about difficult patients and strange administrative procedures.
After a few skewers of barbecue, the cold drinks moistened the throat and the topic became more casual.
Li Qiuyi munched on a stick of roasted corn, looking at Lin Che, who was sitting on a picnic mat, hugging her knees and gazing at the river. She suddenly asked, "Cheche, honestly, we all thought you'd definitely go back to general surgery. Why are you so determined to go back to pediatrics? Are you giving up on your future?"
Lin Che was staring at the river in a daze. When asked about his choice of major, his eyes flickered.
Before he could say anything, Lin Yao beside him laughed first and interrupted with a hint of mischief: "Do you even need to ask this, Sister Qiuyi? Could Cheche's situation be the same? If I could find a husband as rich and handsome as Mr. Lu, why would I still have to work and endure all the hardship? Wouldn't it be better to just go home and lie down and be a rich wife? All I have to do every day is figure out how to spend my money!"
"Lin Yao!" Li Qiuyi cursed and laughed, punching him. "Stop talking nonsense! Is Cheche that kind of person?"
Qi Yinyang also smiled and shook his head: "Exactly, we are all aware of Cheche's passion for medicine. He must have his reasons for choosing pediatrics."
Li Qiuyi also put down the corn, his eyes filled with concern. "Cheche, your marriage... is too sudden, isn't it? There was no news at all before? You didn't even give us a wedding drink? That's so mean!"
"Yeah, if it weren't for that bastard Qin Yize, we wouldn't even know you have such an awesome husband." Lin Yao said with a teasing smile.
The air seemed to be quiet for a moment, leaving only the crackling of burning charcoal and the faint sound of flowing river in the distance.
Lin Che lowered his head, his fingers unconsciously picking at a small thread on his jeans.
His throat rolled, and his voice was very soft, with a little imperceptible hoarseness and an almost numb indifference. It was like he was talking to himself, but it was clearly heard by everyone:
"...What's there to say? We'll get divorced sooner or later anyway."
As soon as the words fell, it was as if the pause button was pressed.
Li Qiuyi, Lin Yao, and Qi Yinyang were all stunned, and the smiles on their faces froze instantly.
Li Qiuyi opened his mouth, as if he wanted to say something, but didn't know what to say. His eyes were full of shock and worry.
The playful look on Lin Yao's face completely vanished, his brows furrowed tightly, and his eyes turned complicated as he looked at Lin Che. Qi Yinyang, the gentlest of the group, was also filled with surprise, trying to find an answer from Lin Che's downcast face.
"Cheche, you..." Li Qiuyi finally found his voice, speaking cautiously.
"I'll get some seasoning!" Lin Che stood up suddenly, his movements so fast that they sent a gust of wind through him, interrupting Li Qiuyi's words. He didn't look at anyone else, but turned and walked directly towards the folding table where the ingredients were placed. His back looked a little stiff and hurried, as if he was running away from something.
The atmosphere suddenly became extremely awkward. Li Qiuyi and Qi Yinyang exchanged worried glances.
Lin Yao stared at Lin Che's back, then looked at the hem of his black down jacket that was blown up by the river breeze. He scratched his hair in annoyance and cursed under his breath, "Damn it!"
He stood up suddenly and chased after Lin Che.
The river breeze was even colder, causing goose bumps to appear on Lin Che's exposed neck.
He turned his back to his friends and pretended to be searching for a seasoning bottle, but his fingers were shaking.
The words that blurted out were like spilled water, which could not be taken back, and also completely exposed the embarrassment that he tried hard to hide in front of his friends.
"Hello." Lin Yao's voice sounded behind him, with a hint of helplessness and seriousness.
Lin Che didn't turn around, nor did she respond.
Lin Yao walked over to him, leaning against the small table. He tilted his head to look at his tense profile and his deliberately pursed, scarred lips. After a few seconds of silence, Lin Yao spoke, his voice much lower: "Cheche, are you serious...?"
Lin Che remained silent, but he gripped the seasoning bottle even tighter.
"Okay, even if you're serious..." Lin Yao sighed, "But what you just said... and your mouth..." He pointed at the corner of his mouth, "Cheche, do you think we're fools? Are you really okay?"
"Damn it, is Lu Yu domestic violence against you?" Lin Yao pounded his fist on the table, his roaring voice diluted by the sound of the rushing river water.
"Domestic...domestic violence? No...no...don't misunderstand me!" Lin Che quickly waved her hand to clarify.
In Lin Yao's eyes, Lin Che's hesitating look was just covering up for Lu Yu.
"Cheche, don't be afraid. Lu Yu is rich and powerful but!! Domestic violence is absolutely intolerable!" Lin Yao became more and more anxious as he spoke, pretending to pull Lin Che as if to seek justice.
“No… no… I was fucking kissed!!” Lin Che’s furious roar petrified the three people by the river.
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