Chapter 66 Things That Need to Be Confirmed
The teenager suddenly revealed all the sharpness he had grown up to, leaving Qiao Wu somewhat stunned.
She had initially thought that Lu Jinzhi was angry back in Tsushima, but she realized she was wrong; this was the real Lu Jinzhi.
Qiao Wu realized that he hadn't finished speaking.
Is this how you report that you're safe?
I feel a little guilty.
Caught red-handed, she couldn't argue, so she had no choice but to change the subject: "What are you doing here?"
“I’d like to ask that too,” Lu Jinzhi said calmly, “How could someone who was safe and sound end up lying here?”
Having no other option but to admit his mistake, Qiao Wu lowered his eyes and said, "I was afraid you would worry."
She thought Lu Jinzhi would calm down a bit after she finished speaking, but unexpectedly the pressure on her chin became even stronger.
"I don't understand the point of letting her know you're safe." Lu Jinzhi forced her to tilt her head slightly to meet his gaze. "Is it to find someone to collect the body?"
"It's not that serious..." Meeting his increasingly deep gaze, Qiao Wu felt truly guilty. "Okay, it was my fault."
"Qiao Wu".
Lu Jinzhi called her in a completely different tone than before, his voice cold and icy.
Do you really think you're omnipotent?
These words pierced Qiao Wu's heart like a needle. She tried to move her lips, but no sound came out. She just stared at him blankly.
Those memories of extreme emptiness and life-or-death struggles flashed before my eyes one by one, like a revolving lantern that obscured the past.
The next moment, her chin was released. Lu Jinzhi withdrew his hand and said nothing more, silently pressing the call button.
Qiao Wu didn't know what to say. She remembered that she needed to drink water after getting up, so she got out of bed to get some.
She had only walked halfway when a hand reached over her, took the cup, rinsed it clean, brought it back, poured a glass of water, and handed it to her.
Qiao Wu said softly, "Thank you."
She took the cup and drank it all in one gulp; the feeling of the water rushing down her throat made her feel at ease.
Lu Jinzhi remained silent, then pulled the empty cup away and poured more water.
Qiao Wu watched his actions and suddenly said, "Actually, I'm very scared."
The kettle was placed on the table, and Lu Jinzhi did not turn around.
As if knowing he was tacitly approving, Qiao Wu said softly, "I don't know why either."
She always felt that she was selfish.
Living only for oneself, living only for the interests one deems acceptable.
She is very confident in everything she does, because she has lived two lives and gained qualifications, status, money and ability that she never had before, so she feels that there is no problem in this world that is insurmountable.
She also solemnly told Lu Xuan that she was not a Bodhisattva.
Actually, she and Zhong Hejing only had a childhood friendship, and they weren't that close after growing up; they were just ordinary friends.
It's okay to help within your means, but it's not a friendship where you'd risk your life for the other person.
So at the moment it happened, her rationality told her that she didn't need to worry about it.
As long as she gets out of the car and hands it over as Zhong Hejing suggested, she can safely get through this danger.
She's someone who's lived two lifetimes, someone who cherishes life so much.
But when the moment actually came, she still couldn't let go. She didn't even think too much before telling Zhong Hejing that she was going to stay. She also... couldn't figure out if she could really get through this danger.
So when everything finally settled down, she was completely disoriented. Her hands and feet felt like they didn't belong to her, and she didn't dare open her eyes to see what was in front of her.
Even after arriving at the hospital, she still experienced heart palpitations and needed medication prescribed by the doctor to fall asleep.
She still doesn't know why she made such a stupid choice.
Although she had just drunk water, she still felt her throat was very dry, and it took her a few swallows before she could speak: "I am not omnipotent."
“Lu Jinzhi, I’m very scared.”
Although I have no intention of telling anyone what I went through.
But when she saw that it was Lu Jinzhi there, she was really happy.
The anxiety that had been hanging in the air suddenly subsided, and a sense of security filled me instantly.
So at this point, she couldn't stand Lu Jinzhi being so cold to her anymore. Since Lu Jinzhi couldn't understand, she took the initiative to tell him that she needed more comfort.
With a click, the glass was placed on the table.
The tall man in front of them finally turned around, and the two were less than an arm's length apart.
Qiao Wu looked up and met his somber gaze.
“Tell me…”
Just one sentence.
Her unfinished words were abruptly pulled away by a sudden force, drowned out by a broad chest.
When Qiao Wu was a child, he was held by his father and nanny, and was also playfully snatched and held by Lu Xuan and a few other children. The only time he was held by Lu Jinzhi was when he was playing hide-and-seek with Lu Xuan and was left in his room.
For many years afterward, I never experienced being held again.
Perhaps it was a habit of self-protection that she developed in her past life, and she has been protecting others ever since she came here, so she didn't realize that she also needed a hug.
She made no demands of others, only asking for a word of comfort.
Lu Jinzhi gave her a hug.
Lu Ning had mentioned before that she smelled of books, but she had never noticed any scent on herself. Now, however, she could smell it; Lu Jinzhi seemed to have a faint fragrance of books about him.
She thought inappropriately that Lu Jinzhi was so tall and made her feel so safe.
The hand that had been holding her chin now rested on the back of her head, then slowly moved down to the back of her neck, pressing lightly.
The hospital was quiet at night, so quiet that Qiao Wu could almost hear Lu Jinzhi's heartbeat.
She could almost hear her own heartbeat.
She gently tugged at Lu Jinzhi's clothes and then felt a slight vibration in his chest.
"Thanks to you."
"What?"
Lu Jinzhi looked down at the whorl of hair on her head and, before he even realized it, he had already raised his hand and placed it on it.
“That’s called fear.” He gave a smirk, his expression detached. “Thanks to you, I understand.”
Qiao Wu subconsciously lowered his eyes to cover his vision.
Seeing the trembling of her eyelashes, Lu Jinzhi said again, "It's me, not you."
Qiao Wu looked up, puzzled.
But Lu Jinzhi's eyes didn't change; he was simply stating a fact calmly.
“Qiao Wu,” he said, “I’m scared.”
Over the years, Lu Jinzhi had never experienced fear.
Generally, it is others who are afraid of him, but more accurately, it should be called fear; they dare not look at him, dare not speak of him, and dare not refute him.
He only received the news from the airport after landing.
Throughout the journey, his most obvious feelings were anger and unhappiness, but mixed with other emotions, such as an uncontrollable, rapid heartbeat and anxiety, and the hesitation that lasted until he stood at the door of the ward and pushed it open.
He was afraid something might really happen to her.
He knew perfectly well that he would no longer be indifferent to her disappearance as he had been before.
But when he entered the room and saw the person lying on the bed sleeping restlessly, all his senses vanished.
Qiao Wu slept for a day and a night.
He stared at the quiet person on the bed for a whole day and night; the small ward became a prison for him, holding back many of his thoughts.
Luckily, it was him who turned on the light.
Realizing what the other person meant, Qiao Wu felt even more guilty. Her mood had improved a lot, and she took the initiative to step out of Lu Jinzhi's arms.
The latter merely glanced at the slight wrinkles on her chest, then looked away without reacting, turning back to pour water.
The doctor who had been summoned walked in at this moment, followed by Zhong Hejing and Lai Yunjiao.
Zhong Hejing glanced quickly at Lu Jinzhi, then ran to Qiao Wu's side, anxiously waiting for the doctor's examination results.
"It's nothing else, you can go back in a bit."
"Are you really alright?" Zhong Hejing asked, still worried. "She slept for a whole day and night."
Qiao Wu looked up in surprise.
It turns out a day has already passed; no wonder it's still dark outside.
"You've probably been too frightened," the doctor said. "I'll prescribe some calming medication for you to take for a couple of days, and you'll be fine."
This was the best possible outcome, and Qiao Wu accepted it well: "Thank you, doctor."
After the doctor left, Zhong Hejing, her eyes red, hugged Qiao Wu tightly and said, "I'm sorry, it's all my fault."
"Why are you taking all the blame?" Qiao Wu patted her arm, amused. "I'm fine, aren't I? So, is it all resolved?"
“Those outlaws who stayed behind from years ago,” Lai Yunjiao said, “and her…”
She didn't finish speaking.
But Qiao Wu could guess that it was Zhong Hejing's father.
“I’ll handle it.” Zhong Hejing had calmed down. “I’m glad you’re alright. I’ll go back to the mainland tomorrow.”
Qiao Wu didn't care much about these things, and they really had nothing to do with her. She had done everything she could and couldn't do.
She's more concerned about something else right now.
She pointed at Lu Jinzhi: "How did he know I was here?"
“I originally planned to tell you when I went to the auction,” Lai Yunjiao explained. “Lai Shen was grounded by my father. To apologize, my father prepared a banquet at home and invited President Lu over. The invitation was sent out that very night, and President Lu arrived the next day, so he found out about it.”
Although it was said to be an apology, Lai's father had always wanted to open up the mainland market.
The reason for inviting Lu Jinzhi instead of anyone else was to use this as an excuse to get to know him.
Anyway, Lu Jinzhi is now in charge of the Lu family, so apologizing to him is the most effective thing to do.
Qiao Wu understood.
"However, since you were at the hospital last night, it's postponed until tomorrow."
She never expected that Qiao Wu was not lying at all, and that Lu Jinzhi really valued her highly.
Since the plane landed, Lu Jinzhi hasn't even left his hospital room.
Aside from the initial conversation, he didn't speak to anyone else, forcing her and Zhong Hejing to leave on their own.
Lai Yunjiao asked, "So, are you coming straight to my house tonight?"
They invited Lu Jinzhi, so there's no need for Qiao Wu to go there.
She and Lu Jinzhi always kept their public and private matters separate, and she wouldn't interfere too much with each other's daily social activities and work.
Moreover, Lu Jinzhi hadn't mentioned it to her, so he must have his own plans.
"I'm going back to the hotel."
Lai Yunjiao immediately nodded and said, "Okay, if President Lu is here, we'll be leaving now. See you tomorrow, President Lu."
Qiao Wu blinked.
No, she meant she was going back to the hotel, not Lu Jinzhi.
She doesn't make decisions for Lu Jinzhi.
Before she could speak, she saw Lai Yunjiao pushing Zhong Hejing out of the ward.
"I want to see her again," Zhong Hejing said hesitantly.
"What are you looking at now that President Lu is here?"
"He looks at his, I look at mine, what's the conflict?"
Lai Yunjiao raised an eyebrow: "Did you really play together when you were little?"
This was her first time meeting Lu Jinzhi. He seemed much more shrewd than her two older brothers, and he wasn't the smooth businessman type. His eyes were very direct, and he could only see one person at a time.
Qiao Wu was injured because of Zhong Hejing. If Lu Jinzhi investigates, Zhong Hejing won't get any benefit.
"Will they get married in the future?" Lai Yunjiao asked.
Zhong Hejing stumbled: "What did you say?"
"Not childhood sweethearts?"
“Strictly speaking, Qiao Wu and Lu Xuan were childhood sweethearts,” Zhong Hejing recalled. “Lu Jinzhi and others looked down on everyone.”
Thinking of the third son of the Lu family on the ship, Lai Yunjiao drawled meaningfully, "Oh~"
The Lu family is indeed no simpler than hers.
In the ward, after the doctor brought back the medicine, Qiao Wu got up to pick up her coat and put it on, then turned to ask Lu Jinzhi, "Are you going to the hotel too?"
The other party responded.
Qiao Wu didn't think much of it and walked out the door with him.
Her car has already been towed away, so she can only ride in Lu Jinzhi's car now.
Lu Jinzhi was unusually quiet today, and Qiao Wu guessed that part of it was because of her deception, but she really didn't have the energy to apologize today.
No matter what, this can't be blamed on her.
So she didn't say anything.
She didn't realize something was wrong until she arrived at the hotel. Looking at Lu Jinzhi who had been following behind her, she opened the door and said, "I'm here."
And you?
Go back to your own room.
The next second, a hand reached out from behind her and pushed the door open wider, then slipped inside, brushing past her.
Qiao Wu: "..."
She stared in astonishment at Lu Jinzhi's natural movements.
Does he have something to say?
Lu Jinzhi had said that she could enter his room freely, and there was nothing wrong with the hotel, so she didn't mind.
Qiao Wu followed him in, first poured himself a glass of water, and then sat down on the sofa.
Just as he was about to take his medicine, he heard Lu Jinzhi make an internal call to the hotel, asking them to send food up.
She paused slightly, then looked up at him.
Although Lu Jinzhi was on the phone, his gaze remained fixed on her hands as she took the medicine.
For some reason, Qiao Wu put down the hand that was holding the medicine.
She slept for so long and didn't even feel hungry, forgetting about eating.
It turns out he came here to have dinner together.
The hotel was very efficient; they brought up the prepared food in no time.
Lu Jinzhi is the kind of person who always asks the chef to prepare the food in advance if he comes home late, but he didn't say anything while eating this.
Qiao Wu had little appetite and stopped eating after barely managing to fill his stomach.
Lu Jinzhi, sitting opposite him, slightly lifted his eyelids.
Thinking that Lu Jinzhi had postponed his meal with Lai Yunjiao's father because of her, Qiao Wu still showed weakness: "I'm sorry for making you worry."
Lu Jinzhi clearly hadn't eaten much either. He put down his fork and wiped his mouth clean: "It's not your fault."
Qiao Wu subconsciously said, "But you haven't spoken to me at all."
The man opposite paused, his dark gaze falling on her. A faint smile suddenly appeared on his face, which had been expressionless all night: "You think I'm angry?"
“Isn’t that right?” Qiao Wu said. “You don’t want others to lie to you.”
Lu Jinzhi hummed in agreement: "But you are not just anyone."
Just like he said before, no one else can enter my room, but you can.
So be it.
"Then why?"
"Because I'm thinking about something."
I was indeed angry at first.
But Lu Jinzhi understood that anger needs to be released so that he could feel better and let go.
But when Qiao Wu stood behind him and whispered that she was scared, he realized that he didn't want to take his anger out on her.
He simply couldn't find any way to vent the depression he felt at that time.
When he turned around and saw her standing there alone, no longer as composed and all-powerful as before, he felt as if his heart was being filled with balloons, growing larger and larger, choking his chest and his throat.
She shouldn't be alone; she should have someone by her side.
Without much thought, he found the answer and pulled the person into his arms.
I could feel her body temperature, her presence, and feel her standing next to me, close to me.
In that instant, all the things that had troubled him were resolved.
He's just slow to react, not completely clueless.
Seeing that Lu Jinzhi remained silent again, Qiao Wu was really curious and waved her hand in front of his eyes: "What's wrong?"
How could someone as talented as him be so perplexed?
Is there some other hidden story behind the Lai family's affairs?
Lu Jinzhi doesn't like attending banquets and parties; you can tell by the fact that he didn't socialize with many people at his own welcome dinner when he returned to China.
The Lai family's apology dinner may not be as simple as it seems.
So Qiao Wu took the initiative to ask, "Why did you agree to this dinner invitation?"
The next second, her hand was grabbed by a large hand.
Lu Jinzhi didn't look at her, but at their hands touching, his fingers covering her slightly cool fingertips.
This action was really inappropriate, and Qiao Wu subconsciously wanted to pull his hand back.
But she didn't move, because Lu Jinzhi gripped her even tighter.
"Lu Jinzhi?"
"Hmm." Lu Jinzhi felt the warmth of his palm, his dark gaze fixed on the clear veins on the back of his slender hand, and said slowly, "Because there is something that needs to be confirmed."
really.
Can I help?
After a moment, Lu Jinzhi suddenly laughed: "Of course you can help."
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