Shen Huai'an didn't particularly value this friendship; he knew Xie Xiaodong too well.
He didn't want his circle to be too narrow. He had made many friends among wealthy young men, but Xie Xiaodong was different from them. A gentleman makes friends without regard to status or background. Shen Huai'an lacked a friend like Xie Xiaodong.
This kind of friend is simple; he can give him anything he wants.
Xie Xiaodong's existence was nothing more than an insignificant pawn in Shen Huai'an's attempt to highlight his perfect persona.
Without high expectations, there will naturally be no disappointment.
Lin Wanxing rushed back after finding her phone.
Shen Huai'an's cell phone is very important; many things are waiting for him to handle. Lin Wanxing has always thought that her second brother is very capable; he handles all the big and small matters in the group.
Lin Wanxing took the phone and went back. When she opened the ward door, she saw her second brother holding a cup and feeding Xie Xiaodong water spoonful by spoonful.
"Second brother, I've got your phone." Lin Wanxing quickly handed the phone to Shen Huai'an, afraid that something important might have been delayed.
Shen Huai'an smiled and wiped Xie Xiaodong's lips with a handkerchief. He glanced at Xie Xiaodong casually, and their eyes met for a moment before Xie Xiaodong closed his eyes resignedly.
He dared not resist any longer; his own family was in Shen Huai'an's hands, so what was the point of struggling?
One has to admire Shen Huai'an; he actually investigated his own affairs so thoroughly that he was even able to find his grandmother, who lived far away in his hometown.
Xie Xiaodong slowly closed his eyes, and Shen Huai'an took the phone and glanced at WeChat.
His older brother caused so much trouble, but he's hiding away and enjoying some peace and quiet. Shen Huai'an despises his cowardly behavior the most; he dares to do things but doesn't dare to admit them, fearing retaliation.
Shen Huai'an is different from him. He won't make things so obvious. If someone offends him, he will definitely disappear without a trace.
He will handle everything perfectly, cleanly and efficiently, leaving no room for anyone to find fault with him.
"He looks tired, Second Brother, let's go!" Lin Wanxing thought Xie Xiaodong was tired because he had silently closed his eyes.
Shen Huai'an nodded, and then considerately covered Xie Xiaodong with a blanket. "Xiaodong, take good care of your injury. I'll come to see you when I have time."
Xie Xiaodong still didn't open his eyes; he continued to play dead. Shen Huai'an didn't care about these small details. He stood up with his cane, limping, and said, "Xingxing, let's not disturb Xiaodong. Xiaodong really needs to rest right now."
After leaving the hospital, Lin Wanxing kept thinking about it. Xie Xiaodong was acting strangely today. He wasn't putting on airs in front of his second brother like before. If it were before, he would have cried his heart out to his second brother and tried to make his second brother feel sorry for him. But this time, although he was very excited to see his second brother, he felt that there was something wrong with the relationship between the two of them.
In particular, the way they looked at each other was very subtle. Lin Wanxing had been bullied since he was a child, so he was also very sensitive.
He couldn't figure out what had happened. Maybe Xie Xiaodong was blaming his second brother for this, or maybe it was something else entirely.
It was quite late when they got home; they had a very fulfilling day.
After dinner, Lin Wanxing thought about giving his second brother a leg massage whenever he had time, as the old Chinese medicine doctor had suggested. He had read many tutorials and had really worked hard to learn massage for his second brother. He had memorized which acupoints to press and which not to press.
He's a bit slow-witted and not very bright.
Just memorizing those acupoints will take a long time, not to mention practicing the techniques. But for my second brother, he can learn no matter how difficult it is, as long as he is serious.
The fact that his second brother's leg would get better was the best news Lin Wanxing had heard in years.
So before going to bed that night, Lin Wanxing specially prepared a herbal foot bath pack, wanting to give Shen Huai'an a foot bath while massaging his legs.
Shen Huai'an, dressed in loose loungewear, sat on the edge of the bed, quietly listening to instrumental music and the sound of waves. His hair was down, his smooth forehead hidden by bangs. This made Shen Huai'an appear less mature and more...
"Second Brother, let's soak our feet!"
Lin Wanxing sneaked into his room and whispered in his ear.
Shen Huai'an then looked up, "Why are you soaking your feet?"
"That old gentleman today said that foot soaking and massage are essential; they're very helpful for your legs."
"Didn't you hear what people said today? Second brother, your leg will get better soon. Soaking your feet will definitely help. I even went to learn massage specifically for you. If it doesn't work, we can go for acupuncture every week."
Acupuncture—just mentioning acupuncture made Shen Huai'an shudder with pain. He had never experienced such pain before. Even though it hurt, he forced himself to endure it; it was truly torture.
He never wanted to experience that feeling again; Qin Zhihao, that bastard, was a real jerk.
Making yourself suffer in silence is truly killing yourself.
Lin Wanxing squatted down at Shen Huai'an's feet with a basin of hot water. He skillfully rolled up Shen Huai'an's trouser leg. He was useless and stupid, and all he did every day was eat and drink. But he didn't want to be a good-for-nothing. He wanted to help his second brother with what he could.
"Second brother, it's okay, I'll massage you. The old man said your leg will definitely get better, so you have to believe in yourself and believe in me too."
Lin Wanxing's eyes shone like stars under the lights. When he looked at Shen Huai'an, his eyes were always full of love and admiration. In his heart, his second brother was a prince, a perfect god. There was absolutely no one in the world as kind and warm as his second brother.
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