Chaos erupted again in the ward. Jin He's oxygen tube had been replaced with an oxygen mask. An Yi told him to go back to bed, but Jin He still propped himself up on the sofa, arms crossed, and took a deep breath: "I didn't even know..."
Was it because I was too busy at that time and neglected it?
Yes, Jin Miao's senior year of high school was his busiest time!
"Brother, don't be angry." Jin Miao stood up, looking dejected. "If you don't agree, then I'll break up with him."
Xiao He: "Huh?!"
"Sit down," Jin He said. "When did I say I disagreed?"
An Yi remained silent throughout, simply sitting quietly next to Jin He and pressing the acupoints on his wrist with his hand.
"May I ask what your parents do?"
“Ah, my dad works for the government, my mom is a professor at Ocean University, and I have an older sister who is already working as a financial analyst.” Xiao He scratched his head. “I’ve shown my parents photos of Xiaomiao, and they both like her quite a bit.”
Jin He said, "Yes, it's not bad."
After a while, he said again, "Although Xiao Miao doesn't have a father or mother, she has an older brother. She has never suffered much hardship or done heavy work since she was a child. I have never lacked her materially. It wouldn't be good if the difference between her and her husband after marriage was too great."
"Don't worry about that! My parents bought a house by the river as their wedding home. It's a one-apartment-per-floor apartment, over 100 square meters, which is enough for our small family. Besides, we don't plan to let Xiaomiao do any housework. We'll hire a nanny."
Jin He fell silent after hearing this.
"elder brother?"
Xiao Miao cautiously observed Jin He's expression and said, "Oh dear, are you planning to get married so early? I want to spend a few more years with you."
“…When you have time…have a meal with your parents.” Jin He raised her chin. “I’m available anytime.”
An Yi held Jin He's wrist and noticed that his fingertips were a little cold. He rubbed them for a long time but it didn't get better, so he gave him a hand warmer to hold.
“I believe you are a good child,” Jin He said, “but I am Xiao Miao’s parent, and I need to meet your parents to feel at ease.”
Xiao He didn't stay there for long. Jin He sent the young couple away to go on their date. Jin Miao left with tears in her eyes, which made Jin He want to laugh.
"What are you doing?"
"I don't want to go on a date right now..."
"You brat, anyone who didn't know better would think your brother's dead. Stop talking nonsense and go now," Jin He said. "Don't make the guy spend money. Do you have any more money? I can transfer you some more."
"I have money. I could have earned it myself a long time ago."
Jin He fell silent again and closed the door.
An Yi knew that Jin He was feeling unwell, but seeing that her heart rate was relatively stable, he didn't give her any more medicine. Jin He sat on the sofa, and with each breath, a layer of white mist rose from her oxygen mask.
The ward fell silent at that moment.
After an unknown amount of time, Jin He suddenly said, "She doesn't need me anymore."
"What are you saying? She will always need you." An Yi lowered his head and kissed Jin He's lips. "Shouldn't you be happy now? That boy is very nice, and Xiao Miao has good taste."
"Hmm..." Jin He nodded, "I should be happy."
When do you plan to meet your boyfriend's parents?
"Anytime is fine, the sooner the better," Jin He said. "But, won't they look down on Xiao Miao's brother?"
Why would I dislike you?
"Because I dropped out of high school."
An Yi: "..."
Goodness.
"Think about it, my dad is a government official, my mom is a university professor, and my sister is a financial analyst. They all have such high levels of education. Won't they look down on me for not graduating from high school?"
"How could that be!"
An Yi was actually quite worried about this issue. He had noticed a long time ago that Jin He seemed particularly anxious about his academic background. "Actually... Xiao He's family structure is quite similar to mine. You should know about my family situation, right? My father is also a professor, and my mother and sister run a company."
"I know."
"Then why aren't you insecure about me?"
"How can that be the same?" Jin He felt that there was no way to reason with An Yi. "I'm representing Xiao Miao's reputation. What if I'm weak and the other party bullies Xiao Miao?"
"Aren't you afraid I'll bully you?"
"If you bully me, I'll break up with you."
"Then it's okay for Xiao Miao to break up."
"That won't do, Xiao Miao will be sad if she breaks up with her boyfriend."
"Were you sad after the breakup?"
The self-questioning and answering format came to an abrupt end. Jin He stared at An Yi with her mouth agape, speechless.
An Yi looked at him and asked again, "Then, if you break up with me, are you sad?"
"I, I, I don't want to answer your question anymore."
“I’ve looked at your medical records. You had an acute myocardial infarction three years ago, nearly died, and called me to break up with me the night you were resuscitated,” An Yi said. “Jin He, why? You just escaped death and you’re breaking up with me? Don’t you think you’re heartless?”
"Jin He, have you already stripped yourself of your own joys and sorrows? So in your eyes, whether you're tired, in pain, or sad doesn't matter?" An Yi asked. "Don't you feel wronged?"
Jin He's fingertips curled slightly as she chuckled, "What, why are you bringing this up again..."
"Look, you're laughing again, but you can't actually laugh anymore, can you?"
Jin He said, "I'm tired."
An Yi: "..."
"I want to go to sleep." Jin He stretched out her arms and opened them wide. "Carry me over there."
An Yi sighed, helplessly reached out to pick him up, and gently placed him on the hospital bed before pulling the blanket up for him.
"Go to sleep," he said.
"You come with me."
“Sure.” An Yi was always happy to grant such harmless requests. He pulled back the covers and hugged Jin He, asking, “Should I rub your stomach or your back?”
"Let me rub it for you," Jin He said.
"I'm not feeling unwell, why are you rubbing me..." An Yi's eyebrows shot up, annoyed and embarrassed, and he reached out and pulled Jin He's hand out from under the covers. "What are you doing?!"
Jin He blushed slightly: "Didn't I say I'd help you...?"
"you!"
An Yi was so angry his head was buzzing. "What kind of time is this to provoke me?!"
"You've been hospitalized here for so many days and you still haven't shown any reaction. That's not normal. I'm helping you and you're criticizing me."
I'm being lenient by not cursing at you! An Yi gritted his teeth: "You better go to sleep quietly. You're such a fragile little body, yet you're thinking of seducing people. Can you handle it?"
"Whether you can handle it or not is another matter." Jin He rubbed her eyes. "Are you coming or not? I'm going to take a shower."
"What are you talking about, taking a bath? Close your eyes and go to sleep!" An Yi was so angry that he reached out and pinched Jin He's face hard. "You stay here and sleep!"
After saying that, he tucked Jin He in, got up and rushed to the bathroom, slamming the door shut. A moment later, the sound of the shower running could be heard.
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