No matter how much force Jiang Jingxing used, he still couldn't feel anything in his calves.
Finally, he changed his clenching motion to clenching his fist, punching his knee repeatedly as if that would cause him pain.
"Commander Jiang!"
"Jing Xing!"
Su Yu grabbed his hand with lightning speed and said sternly, "Are you crazy!"
Jiang Jingxing stopped moving as he was being pulled, looked up and asked calmly, "My legs are useless, right?"
Su Yu's face was extremely ugly, and for the first time, he dared not look Jiang Jingxing in the eye.
He took a deep breath and said earnestly, "Elder Jue is already thinking of a solution, there will be one."
Jiang Jingxing broke free from his hand and directly pulled back the blanket.
He froze as the gruesome wounds came into view.
The atmosphere was eerily quiet.
No one present dared to speak, for fear of provoking him.
After a long pause, Jiang Jingxing suddenly gave a self-deprecating laugh, "What else can we do now that things are like this?"
He couldn't feel anything at all.
Looking at everyone's expressions, he knew the chances of a cure were slim.
"Commander Jiang, don't worry, I'll call my father and have him contact the best doctors abroad. They'll definitely cure your leg." Si Nan's face was full of seriousness. "You're a very capable soldier, a born hero. I will definitely find the most authoritative doctor to treat you."
Jiang Jingxing remained silent, his bloodshot eyes shifting to the girl on the bed next to him.
The girl's face was very pale, with dark circles under her eyes, and she was even thinner than before he went on his mission. It seemed that she had been tossing and turning at night and suffering greatly because of him.
She was so kind; knowing that the chances of his leg recovering were extremely slim, she still stayed by his side without hesitation, silently taking care of him.
She's so good, how could he bear to...?
After a long while, he looked away, turned to Si Nan, and replied, "Okay, thank you."
Si Nan burst into tears of joy, saying excitedly, "You don't need to thank me. Whatever I do is what I should do."
After saying that, she thought of something and added, "Commander Jiang, my name is Si Nan."
Jiang Jingxing didn't say anything more.
Su Yu patted him on the shoulder, "Cheer up. Ayan has cheered herself up for you, so don't let her down."
Master Jue then said, "I have prepared the treatment plan. We will start acupuncture tomorrow and see how effective it is after half a month."
Looking at his grandson, Grandpa Jiang sensed something was off.
Si Nan just said he wanted to find a doctor abroad to treat him, but given Jiang Jingxing's past behavior, he would absolutely not agree to that.
"Alright, let Jingxing have some time alone. Let's go out," said Grandpa Jiang.
At this point, offering words of comfort is pointless; it's better to let him figure it out himself.
Soon, only Jiang Jingxing and the unconscious Su Yan remained in the ward.
Si Nan walked to the door, hesitated for a moment, then turned back and closed the door.
Jiang Jingxing was originally looking at Su Yan, but upon hearing the noise, the tenderness in his eyes disappeared, and he frowned and glanced over.
"go out."
Jiang Jingxing's voice was icy cold, a stark contrast to the gentle comfort he had given her on the day he rescued her.
Si Nan said softly, "Commander Jiang, I have something to tell you."
Jiang Jingxing looked at her coldly.
Si Nan felt a tightness in his chest.
Why is his gaze so gentle when he looks at Su Yan, yet so cold towards her?
"I want to stay by your side and take care of you."
The man refused without hesitation, "No need, I have a fiancée."
Si Nan wasn't angry. Instead, he said, "Commander Jiang, how do you know Miss Su won't mind you?"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Jingxing's cold and hard expression finally softened slightly, and his hands gradually tightened.
A hint of smugness flashed in Si Nan's eyes as he continued, "As a woman, knowing that her future husband might become disabled, and having to spend her life with such a man, do you think she wouldn't have second thoughts? Besides, Miss Su is as beautiful as a flower. With her qualities, she will definitely have countless outstanding men pursuing her. Do you think she can resist the temptation?"
"Enough!" Jiang Jingxing glared at her, gritting his teeth, "What exactly are you trying to say?"
Si Nan stepped forward and took his hand, gazing at him earnestly, and spoke softly, "Commander Jiang, I like you. From the moment you suddenly stormed into the enemy camp, killed them, and patiently and gently comforted me, I felt that you were a ray of light in my dark world. I have never felt this way in my twenty-five years. It may be a bit abrupt for you to say this suddenly, but I want to face my feelings directly. I don't care whether your legs are healthy or not; I like you as a person."
Of course, I know that the person you love is Miss Su, and I don't mind. If you want to reject me, please think about Miss Su. Can you bear to let her suffer with you? To her now, you are a burden and a drag.
My identity is that of a peace envoy, and my father is a minister in Country M. You and I are a good match, so you won't be a burden to me. I can take good care of you and find the best doctors to treat your legs. As for feelings, we can cultivate them slowly if you're willing. If you find this hard to accept, try to remember that all of this is for the good of the person you love.
Jiang Jingxing was shocked by Si Nan's words.
But Si Nan knew how to read his mind; every word she said touched on the most vulnerable part of his heart.
He withdrew his hand and said sarcastically, "Miss Si, with your qualities, you can find someone better. Why do you prefer me, a disabled person? No matter what your purpose is in approaching me, to be with a cripple like me is a sacrifice that is far too great."
"Commander Jiang, whether you believe it or not, I truly like you." Si Nan said earnestly, "I, Si Nan, will never compromise myself. If I am unwilling, no one can force me. It doesn't matter if you don't believe me now; time will tell."
Jiang Jingxing turned his face away and said indifferently, "We'll talk about it later."
Si Nan wasn't in a hurry. "I'm not trying to sow discord between you and Miss Su. I'm just stating the facts. You love her so much, you must want her to have a better life. Commander Jiang, think it over carefully. I'll wait for your decision."
After saying that, she left the ward.
The atmosphere quieted down again.
Jiang Jingxing turned his head, his deep gaze fixed on Su Yan's face.
After a moment, he looked away and closed his eyes in pain.
Si Nan's words kept echoing in his ears, causing his firm resolve to gradually crumble.
"Jing Xing?"
A girl's tentative voice suddenly rang out.
Jiang Jingxing opened his eyes, and Su Yan was already walking over barefoot.
Her shimmering eyes were fixed on him, her voice hesitant and uncertain, "Are you really awake?"
Her appearance broke his heart, and he couldn't help but pull her into his arms, resting his chin on the top of her head and patting her back like he was comforting a child. "Yes, I'm awake. Don't be sad, Ayan, and don't cry."
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