Chapter 66 I Got a Vasectomy
Ling Shen's Adam's apple rolled with difficulty amid the regular ticking of the monitor. The pungent smell of disinfectant swirled with memories. Lying on the operating table, Ling Shen couldn't help but picture Su Nian's expression as she searched for these terms.
With the last sound of scissors, Ling Shen, with a pale face, was supported by Gao Ze and returned to the ward.
Dusk streamed through the French windows, painting the balcony a gentle orange-red. Su Nian held Zhazha in her arms, her fingertips tracing the flowing black fur.
The screen was showing a picture of a family of three running and laughing on the lawn. The warm yellow sunlight was shining on them, but this warmth was like fine needles, piercing Su Nian's heart again and again.
He subconsciously clenched his fists, his knuckles turning slightly white. His chest felt like a huge rock was pressing down on it, and even his breathing became heavy.
"Click--" The sound of the door lock turning was particularly clear in the silent living room, as if it broke a long dream.
Su Nian suddenly came to his senses, and the dog lying next to him pricked up its ears and barked softly.
He almost stumbled to his feet and walked quickly towards the living room. His sight instantly fell on the familiar figure - Ling Shen was leaning on Gao Ze, his face as pale as a piece of thin paper, his usually straight back was slightly bent, and even his breathing was a little hurried, barely perceptible.
Su Nian's heart suddenly tightened, and all her uneasiness and anxiety turned into panic at this moment.
He rushed forward quickly, even forgetting to consider whether the carpet under his feet would slip. His voice was trembling uncontrollably. "Assistant Gao, what happened to Ah Shen? Is he sick? Have you seen a doctor? What did the doctor say?"
A series of questions came out of his mouth, his eyes fixed on Ling Shen's face, afraid of missing any details.
Gao Ze showed an embarrassment on his face. He glanced at Ling Shen who was leaning on the sofa with his eyes closed, then met Su Nian's anxious eyes, and finally just sighed softly.
He handed over the medicine box in his hand: "Mr. Su, you should ask Mr. Ling directly. I can't go into details about the specific situation. This is Mr. Ling's anti-inflammatory medicine. Remember to have him take it on time."
Su Nian held the box of cold anti-inflammatory medicine, and the chill from his fingertips made him even more uneasy. He sat down next to Ling Shen carefully, afraid to touch him and hurt him.
After hesitating for a moment, he slowly raised his hand and gently touched Ling Shen's forehead with his fingertips - there was no fever, but the cold touch made his heart sink a little more.
"Anian." Ling Shen's voice suddenly sounded, so weak that it seemed like it could be blown away by a gust of wind, but it also carried an unquestionable firmness.
Su Nian's hand paused in mid-air, and she suddenly looked towards him, only to see Ling Shen slowly opening his eyes. Those eyes, usually sharp and gentle, were now misted with a faint mist, but Su Nian's figure was clearly reflected in his pupils, as if he was the only one left in the world.
Su Nian quickly held Ling Shen's hand. His hand was very cold. Su Nian subconsciously wrapped her hands tightly around him, wanting to pass on her warmth to him. "I'm here, Ah Shen, I'm here. Whatever you want to say, just speak slowly."
“I’ve had a vasectomy.”
The five short words, light and airy, were like a thunderbolt from the blue sky, exploding in Su Nian's ears. He froze, his eyes wide open, his mouth stuffed with cotton, unable to utter a single word.
His mind was blank, with only the three words "vasectomy" echoing in his mind. He even wondered if he had heard it wrong.
Ling Shen looked at his shocked expression, slowly raised his other hand, and gently brushed the corner of Su Nian's eyes with his fingertips - at some point, there was already moisture there.
His movements were gentle, as if he were touching a rare treasure. His voice was a little hoarse, but full of sincerity: "The person I love is you, Ah Nian. No matter whether you are a man or a woman, no matter what others think, I have always loved only you."
The tears finally couldn't be held back and rolled down, one drop, two drops, hitting the back of Ling Shen's hand with a warm temperature.
Ling Shen's heart seemed to be scalded by these tears. He held Su Nian's hand even tighter and continued, "I know you're sensitive and always have wild thoughts. You worry about our future being insecure. I don't need a child to distract you, and I won't allow anyone or anything to take away your love for me. From the beginning to the end, all I want is you, nothing more."
"You...you fool." Su Nian choked, tears pouring out, blurring his vision. He reached out to hug Ling Shen's shoulders, buried his face in the crook of his neck, and felt his weak but steady heartbeat, his heart aching and warm.
Ling Shen let him hold him, even slightly tilting his head and gently resting his cheek on the top of his head. His voice was filled with a hint of his usual coquettishness, and the ending tone rose slightly: "Silly love you."
"It's my fault for not announcing our marriage earlier. I didn't give you enough sense of security, and you suffered so much. Please forgive me, okay? I won't do it next time, never again." Ling Shen's hands gently wrapped around Su Nian's back, his voice very soft.
Su Nian shook her head gently, her tears soaking Ling Shen's shirt, but he didn't care at all. He just hugged Ling Shen even tighter, his voice tearful but firm: "Does it hurt?"
Ling Shen's body stiffened imperceptibly, and the waves of pain from below made him frown, but he still endured the discomfort, slowly closed his eyes, and leaned his head on Su Nian's shoulder, saying in a soft voice: "It hurts, it hurts a lot, I need Ah Nian to comfort me, it will be better."
Su Nian felt even more distressed when he heard this. He reached out and gently stroked Ling Shen's back, his movements so gentle that it felt like he was protecting a fragile treasure.
There was no longer any uneasiness or anxiety in the red eyes, only heartache and love.
He whispered in Ling Shen's ear, his voice was not loud, but it carried a lifelong promise: "Okay, coax me, I will coax you, and coax you for the rest of my life."
The dusk outside the window grew darker and darker, and the only sounds left in the living room were the two people's soft breathing and each other's warm heartbeats.
Zhazha and Shuangshuang lay quietly at their feet, their tails gently sweeping across the carpet, as if cheering for this hard-earned happiness.
At this moment, there is no external disturbance, no worldly vision, only two hearts tightly dependent on each other, making a promise for the rest of their lives in the twilight.
At the same time, the carousel on the homepage of Ling Group's official website suddenly switched, and the headline news with white text on a black background occupied the entire screen.
The top bulletin board is labeled in bold red: [Solemn Statement], and the main text is neatly arranged in italic font: "Regarding the recent false speculation on online platforms about the marital status of our president, Mr. Ling Shen, we hereby solemnly clarify: Mr. Ling Shen has completed marriage registration in accordance with legal procedures, and his marriage to his spouse is harmonious and his family life is happy. All malicious speculation, false information and unverified revelations about Mr. Ling's personal life have caused serious damage to the reputation of the parties involved and the company."
Attached to the statement was a scanned PDF document stamped with the group's official seal. The legal statement at the bottom clearly stated: "Our company has commissioned a professional legal team to investigate and collect evidence from the relevant infringing accounts. For online accounts that continuously publish false information and maliciously manipulate public opinion, they will be held civilly and criminally liable in accordance with the law. We urge all netizens to treat this with caution and refrain from believing false statements. Let's work together to maintain a healthy online environment."
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