swear
"So, please, just for my sake, running away won't solve the problem..."
"I will stay with you until the moment you are healed... I..."
"Wait, stop!" Wen Xubai quickly covered Qi Zui's mouth.
He looked at Qi Zui in shock, his pupils flashing, and said, "You think I committed suicide?"
Upon hearing this, Qi Zui was stunned for a moment, nodded blankly, and had a look on his face that said: Isn't that right?
Wen Xubai couldn't help but twitch his lips, and tentatively asked, "So the reason you've been sticking to me like glue these past few days, even finding a moment to go to the bathroom, is because... you're afraid I'll do something rash again?"
Qi Zui nodded.
Wen Xubai: "·······"
He has mixed feelings right now.
Suppressing his anger, Wen Xubai glanced at Qi Zui speechlessly. His thin lips opened and closed repeatedly, as if he wanted to say something but hesitated for a long time. In the end, he swallowed the words on the tip of his tongue and couldn't vent his anger.
After all, Qi was genuinely worried about him.
After a long pause, Wen Xubai managed to squeeze out two words: "Misunderstanding, it's all a misunderstanding."
He cupped Qi Zui's bewildered face in his hands, lightly pecked his lips, and, seeing the other's surprise, solemnly said, "Qi Zui, I have indeed been hiding something from you, and I really can't tell you everything yet, but don't worry, I really didn't commit suicide this time, not now, and not in the future. You don't need to worry about me. Just like you said, I can't live without you..."
Qi Zui blinked, somewhat puzzled: "Then why did you jump into the river?"
“I didn’t jump, that…it was just an accident…” Wen Xubai sighed and rubbed his forehead, the image of the person who pushed him by the river suddenly popping into his mind.
In any case, he should first find out who killed Lin Xi and the evidence that Wen Tingyi killed Ruan Qing. How could he die so easily? And the person who pushed him, they got off too easily.
However, he didn't plan to tell Qi Zui any of this; he would handle it himself and didn't want to involve Qi Zui.
His gaze gradually darkened, but he didn't notice that the person in front of him was gradually brightening his eyes.
With a "Wow!", Qi Zui hugged Wen Xubai tightly, moved, and said, "Really? You really can't live without me?"
Hearing that Xu Bai's arm hurt from being hugged, he quickly patted Qi Zui's back and comforted him, "Really, really."
The next second, the dampness on his shoulder made him stop moving.
Wen Xubai was startled, broke free from Qi Zui's embrace, and cupped his face in his hands.
Sure enough, tear stains were found on Qi Zui's face.
How come he didn't know Qi Zui was such a crybaby before?
"Why are you crying???" He hurriedly wiped away the tears on the man's face.
Qi Zui grabbed his hand, placed it near his head as if seeking confirmation, and choked out, "Swear it."
Wen Xubai: "·······"
Wen Xubai: "I swear."
Qi Zui hugged him tightly again, her voice trembling with tears, "You scared me to death, waaaaah..."
So Wen Xubai could only keep comforting Qi Zui, patting his back and touching his head, until the other person truly believed that he would never do anything foolish again. Only then did he finally stop crying, take his hand, and lead him back to the ward.
"Now you don't have to stay by my side 24/7, right?" Wen Xubai raised an eyebrow and looked meaningfully at their intertwined hands.
Unexpectedly, Qi held on even tighter and shook his head: "No, I won't let go, I'll never let go, I'll always stay by your side."
Wen Xubai couldn't help but laugh, "A lifetime is so long, if you really stay by my side forever, you'll get tired of it sooner or later."
"No!" Qi retorted earnestly.
Qi Zui had always obeyed him, and this was the first time he had said "no" to Wen Xubai.
Warmed in the heart, Wen Xubai unconsciously smiled and said, "You swear."
The boomerang bounced back at Qi Zui himself.
He touched the tip of his nose sheepishly, but still swore an oath without hesitation, mimicking Wen Xubai's manner.
“Childish…” Wen Xubai chuckled, putting his hands behind his head.
But as he tilted his head back, he saw a scar on Qi Zui's neck, near his shoulder blade, with a small bruise showing through.
Before the man could react, Wen Xubai ripped open his clothes, instantly revealing his shocking scars!
"Hey!" Qi Zui didn't expect him to suddenly attack, and hurriedly tried to stop him, but it was too late.
Seeing Wen Xubai's face suddenly darken, Qi Zui knew: It's over.
"What happened?" Wen Xubai asked in a deep voice.
"It's just...it was just an accident..." Qi Zui stammered, but the guilt in his eyes betrayed him.
"Did you go to work behind my back again?" Wen Xubai frowned.
The wound looked like it had been caused by a heavy object hitting and scratching him. He didn't believe that he could get injured while attending class. Besides, these past few days weren't the days when Qi Zui went to help out at the noodle shop. Judging from the "fresh" state of the wound, it definitely couldn't be an old injury.
Not to mention that, apart from yesterday, the two of them have been "frank with each other" almost every day, so how could they not know where Qi Zui was injured?
Seeing Qi Zui racking his brains to try and make excuses, Wen Xubai was almost certain of his suspicions. He instantly snapped, "Didn't I tell you? Don't worry about the money. I'll figure something out. I want you to focus on your studies, why are you still working?! I have plenty of..."
I have plenty of money.
But the words just wouldn't come out.
Yes, the Wen family has no shortage of money, and the Third Young Master Wen certainly has plenty of money, but what about Chen Che?
If he were to leave the Wen family one day and renounce his identity from the Wen family, where would he get the confidence to make such boastful remarks?
If I really leave the Wen family...
Wen Xubai's expression suddenly turned melancholy.
He studied business in college and went to the best business school in the UK for his postgraduate studies. Everything he learned was for the Wen family's business. Once he left the Wen Group, he would not be able to work for any other conglomerate.
His pampered upbringing left him with no skills; if he were to leave the Wen family, his situation might be even worse than Qi Zui's...
At that time, just as Qi Zui said, he would truly support me...
But he had witnessed how hard Qi Wei worked to support Lin Xi, and how Qi Wei would argue endlessly with vendors over a few cents. He knew that if that happened, he would undoubtedly abandon his studies without hesitation, once again becoming one of those so-called "lower class," with no chance of ever rising again…
He knew Qi Zui wouldn't complain, but he didn't want Qi Zui to live that kind of life...
Seeing his suddenly darkened expression, Qi Zui thought he was really angry and panicked instantly, quickly trying to appease him: "No, no, it's just that my former boss suddenly couldn't find anyone and asked me to help out at the last minute! Just once, I swear, just this once! I'll never go again! I..."
Before she could finish speaking, an arm suddenly hooked around her neck, and the unique fragrance of Wen Xubai instantly filled her nostrils, mixed with the smell of disinfectant from the hospital.
Qi Zui seemed somewhat at a loss as he embraced the person who had suddenly rushed into his arms. Before he could speak, Wen Xubai preemptively asked, "Qi Zui, why do you love me?"
"Huh? Why are you suddenly asking this?" Qi Zui was a little confused.
"Answer me." Wen Xubai shook his neck forcefully.
"Ah... this..." Qi Zui seemed somewhat troubled, his handsome face furrowed into a frown, as if he had encountered some enormous problem. "I don't know how to explain it..."
Wen Xubai was clearly dissatisfied with this explanation, staring intently at his face, unwilling to miss the slightest change in his expression.
Seemingly a little intimidated by his gaze, Qi Zui scratched his head and said with difficulty, "It's just... it's just that the first time I saw you, I felt you were very different from others..."
"What makes it different from other things?" Wen Xubai pressed.
“Where? It’s… your aura! Yes, it’s your unique aura! You’re unlike anyone I’ve ever met in my life! You standing there are like a painting, completely out of place in Huaihua Lane! Ah, no, what’s that poem again… ah, right, detached from the world! That’s the feeling!”
"Anyway... I was attracted to you from the very first moment, you could say it was... love at first sight, hehe..."
At this point, Qi scratched his head sheepishly, his face suddenly turning slightly red. His shy expression seemed a little out of place on his originally rugged appearance, but it added another touch of cuteness.
Upon hearing this, Wen Xubai slowly buried her head in the man's chest, not wanting him to see her expression.
He received an elite education from a young age and lived a life of luxury, which is why he was different from the residents of Huaihua Lane who worked nine-to-five jobs every day...
Ultimately, Qi Zui loved his carefree life, free from the worries of daily necessities. But clearly, this kind of life... should have belonged to Qi Zui...
Wen Xubai breathed in Qi Zui's scent with almost lingering affection, and amidst Qi Zui's endless declarations of love, he whispered, "I'm sorry..."
"Why are you suddenly apologizing?" Qi Zui felt that Wen Xubai was acting strangely today.
Wen Xubai shook his head, trying to cover it up, and said, "It's nothing. Didn't I wrong you just now? So I apologize."
Qi Zui finally breathed a sigh of relief and said nonchalantly, "Hey, what's there to apologize for..."
But Wen Xubai silenced her with a kiss.
With their lips parted an inch, Qi looked at Wen Xubai with the utmost surprise, seeing the turbulent emotions in his eyes, yet still unable to discern what he was thinking.
Wen Xubai muttered, "An apology gift."
The next second, however, their breathing space was ruthlessly taken away!
Qi Zui only released Wen Xubai when he felt he couldn't breathe.
Seeing Qi Zui lick his lips with lingering satisfaction, Wen Xubai felt a burning heat stirring within him and was startled. He quickly pushed the man away, saying, "This is a hospital!"
Fortunately, it was a private room.
Seeing Qi's most restrained expression, he still softened and muttered, "No need to see a psychologist, you can be discharged tomorrow. Wait...wait until we get home and I'll get it done for you..."
Qi Zui understood this principle, of course, and was desperately trying to suppress himself.
The burning desire was almost suppressed, but Wen Xubai suddenly cupped his face and said earnestly, "Qi Zui, I love you."
This one sentence almost made all of Qi Zui's efforts go to waste.
After a long while, Qi Zui could only hold Wen Xubai tightly in his arms and said in a hoarse voice, "I love you too."
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