Chapter 146 What are you doing here again?
Lu Bing helped Shi Nianzhi to a quiet, deserted corridor and then helped her sit down.
"Look at the state you've become! If I had known you were so useless, I wouldn't have told you who arrested you."
Now that you're blind and can't see anything, isn't your life even more complicated? It's already fraught with danger.
"You... never mind, you're just hopelessly in love with Lu Jiunian. There's no right or wrong in love, and I have no right to judge you."
By the end, Lu Bing's voice was very soft. He looked at Shi Nianzhi, who was sitting there with a blank look in her eyes and appeared increasingly obedient.
Finally, he let out a barely perceptible sigh. "Do you want to see a psychologist first, or go see Shi Er?"
Shi Nianzhi then whispered, "Go see a psychologist."
"Shi Er will find out sooner or later; you can't hide it from him."
"Yes, I know."
Given his current situation, Shi Nianzhi didn't have high expectations for Lu Bing.
According to Shi Nianzhi, Lu Bing was not a good person; he was dangerous and had impure motives.
afternoon.
The psychologist confirmed it was a psychological issue, but he used more professional terminology and provided a more accurate explanation.
A hypnotherapy session was also conducted, but Shi Nianzhi was too resistant, so the psychologist had to suspend the treatment and plan to take it slowly and provide psychological counseling to Shi Nianzhi.
Lu Bing bought Shi Nianzhi a year's worth of psychotherapy, once a week.
Then I took him to see Shi Er.
When Shi Er found out, he didn't say anything, but just held Shi Nianzhi's hand and said, "Nianzhi, don't be afraid. From now on, I will protect you."
For the next few days, everything was calm and peaceful.
Lu Bing brought news that she had called the police on Shi Nianzhi's behalf, but when the police arrived at the place where Shi Nianzhi was being held, it had been transformed from a dark place into a wine cellar. In Lu Jiunian's statement, Shi Nianzhi claimed that she had accidentally fallen in.
Because the surveillance footage had been erased and no evidence could be found, and because someone above was suppressing the case, it could only be closed due to insufficient evidence.
Shi Nianzhi didn't react much after hearing this, and finally nodded.
After Lu Bing left, Shi Er asked Shi Nianzhi, "I can be discharged from the hospital tomorrow, where are we going?"
"I want to leave the hospital and hide in this city, but I don't want anyone to find me again."
"Lu Bing is also missing?"
“Lu Bing has ulterior motives and isn’t genuinely helping me. Staying with him might not be a good thing. Right now, I just want to recover quietly and hope my eyes will get better soon.”
Aren't you going back to your hometown?
"I don't want my parents to worry. Besides, once my eyes are better, I want to go back to school."
Shi Er, as always, did not refute Shi Nianzhi's opinions. He paused for a moment, then said, "Then let's leave tomorrow morning."
"good."
the next day.
Shi Er took Shi Nianzhi out of the hospital and led him to look for a house.
They didn't have much money, so the rented house wasn't very nice. Since they wanted to hide, they rented a place on the second floor at the deepest part of the alley.
Although it is dilapidated and old, the house is well cleaned, spacious and sunny, and has a large balcony with rusty railings. It is also heated in winter.
Shi Er seemed to be in a good mood. "Nianzhi, I'm going out to buy some things. You wait for me at home."
When he spoke the word "home," there was a unique tenderness in his voice.
"Lock the door, and double-lock it."
Shi Nianzhi nodded. Since going blind, he had become increasingly sensitive and wary. He seemed gloomy and unlike his previous innocent and obedient self.
Shi Er bent down and gently patted Shi Nianzhi's head. "Is there anything you want me to bring?"
"I want a pink water bottle and slippers."
Shi Er didn't understand, but still said, "Okay."
But actually, Shi Nianzhi missed Yi Ge and Mu Guangcheng, but their situation abroad was probably not good either. He himself was in trouble, so he really couldn't help them.
It took him several trips to finish buying everything, and then he cleaned the place inside and out.
Shi Nianzhi advised him, "You've just been discharged from the hospital, don't do these things."
"It's alright, I'm strong and healthy, I'll recover well. Although the house is dilapidated, after cleaning and tidying it up inside and out, it always feels warm and cozy."
Shi Nianzhi looked around, but it was pitch black and he couldn't see anything. So he said, "Wealth and ruin don't matter much to me."
Anyway, he lives in darkness.
Shi Er chimed in, "Your eyes will get better eventually. When I make money in the future, I'll take you to live in a big house."
"Shi Er, once my eyes are healed, will you marry me?"
"Even though your eyesight is poor, I'm still willing to marry you."
Shi Er stopped what he was doing, and he stood under the light, leaning on the newly bought mop handle, looking at Shi Nianzhi who was sitting there. His eyes were full of deep affection.
Shi Nianzhi couldn't see, but upon hearing this, she simply smiled and said, "But I want to wait until I'm better before marrying you. I will try my best to fall in love with you, even more than I love Lu Jiunian. You're so wonderful, I can do it."
Shi Er walked over and ruffled Shi Nianzhi's hair.
"Love is not something that can be forced, but whether you love me or not, I would be overjoyed if you were willing to marry me."
......
They stayed here for a week. During the day, Shi Er went out to look for work, while Shi Nianzhi stayed at home alone.
In the morning, Shi Er would buy breakfast and leave. At noon, Shi Er would rush back. In the evening, Shi Er would bring fresh vegetables and meat from the supermarket and cook for Shi Nianzhi according to the recipe.
His skills are getting better and better.
On the third day, after drinking a bowl of soup, Shi Nianzhi put down his chopsticks and said, "Are we running out of money? We can't keep living like this, eating so much meat and fish."
While clearing away the dishes, Shi Er said, "Don't worry, my job will be settled tomorrow. Fortunately, the company didn't leave me with any bad records, and I have experience working for a listed company, so the salary is pretty good. I didn't rent a particularly nice place before because I wanted to help you get better; I have enough money."
"Please don't do anything foolish again."
I know you can't live without me right now.
Shi Er took the bowls and chopsticks to the kitchen.
Shi Nianzhi sat in the chair, feeling like a useless person. He didn't know when his eyes would get better, which made him feel uneasy and anxious.
The phone on the chair rang.
Shi Nianzhi took it, but after swiping her finger across the screen for a long time, she still couldn't catch it.
Finally, Shi Er wiped his hands and came over from the kitchen. "It's Mom. I'll call her back for you."
"Put it on speakerphone."
"good."
Shi Nianzhi thought that Li Zhi was just calling to tell him about Shi Dazhuang's recovery, like before, such as how many bowls of rice he ate today, and how he was making a fuss about wanting to be discharged from the hospital because he was worried about the money.
Those everyday conversations.
A smile still lingered on his lips.
But then Li Zhi cried out, "Nianzhi, someone came to the ward just now. He said his name was Gu Zijian. I don't know what he said to your father. You know, your father has a heart condition. Not long after he left, your father was rushed to the emergency room. Less than half an hour later, he passed away without saying a word."
Shi Nian instinctively reached for his phone, but because he couldn't see it, he missed.
Shi Er quickly shoved the phone into his hand.
Shi Nianzhi gripped her phone tightly as if it were a lifeline. "Isn't Dad recovering very well? Mom, you said yesterday that Dad could be discharged from the hospital in a couple of days."
"Nianzhi, I don't know either. Mom felt like the sky was falling. Just like, just like..."
Before Li Zhi could finish speaking, the phone suddenly hung up.
Shi Nianzhi shouted from here, "Mom—"
When I dialed the number again, the phone was already switched off.
Shi Nianzhi seemed to have suddenly broken down, hysterically shouting "Mom!" into the phone after the call had ended.
Shi Er comforted Shi Nianzhi, "Nianzhi, don't worry, calm down. No matter what, you have to live well. Don't worry, I'll think of a way now and take you back."
"I hope nothing bad has happened to Mom."
"No, listen to me, Nianzhi. When Mom called you, she was at the hospital. Even if someone wanted to hurt her, she wouldn't dare to do that at a big hospital. Mom was probably too heartbroken and fainted, so she dropped her phone and ended the call. Don't scare yourself. Wait for me to come back, be a good girl and wait for me to come back. I'll take you home."
Shi Nianzhi seemed slightly relieved, "Okay."
Shi Er hurriedly went out the door.
He didn't know how much time had passed, but Shi Nianzhi kept his ears perked up, waiting for Li Zhi to call him back. The time became agonizing, and he broke out in a cold sweat from fright.
He couldn't stop thinking about how good Shi Dazhuang had been to him, how he had taught him, even when he chased after him with a stick and beat him for skipping class.
Those memories flashed by, and I thought of them silently, my face streaked with tears.
The door lock was turning, and there was a rustling sound outside.
Shi Nianzhi thought it was Shi Er who had returned. He stood up and, because he stood up so quickly, wanted to run forward.
He can't see.
He tripped over a chair leg and fell to the ground with a loud thud.
"squeak----"
Behind the iron gate is a wooden door, but it is old and dilapidated, and it always makes a noise when you push it open.
Shi Nianzhi lay on the ground and raised his head. His vision was completely dark, but he could hear footsteps.
But ever since he lost his sight, he has become very sensitive to the sound of footsteps.
This wasn't Shi Er's footsteps.
Shi Nianzhi frowned, stood up, and then took a step back. "Who are you? Where is Shi Er?"
The other person didn't speak, but the sound of footsteps slowly approached.
Shi Nian retreated again and again.
He eventually bumped into the wooden table, startled and falling backward.
A hand reached out and supported his waist, and Shi Nianzhi fell into a familiar embrace.
He first frowned, then forcefully pushed the person in front of him.
When he couldn't push her away, he suddenly became agitated, yelling, "Get away from me!"
Lu Jiunian's arms around Shi Nianzhi's waist were strong. He looked down at Shi Nianzhi and said in a deep voice, "Stand still, I'll let you go."
Shi Nianzhi was on the verge of collapse, so how could he listen to Lu Jiunian's words? He struggled with all his might, scratching and biting Lu Jiunian, letting out warning whimpers from his throat out of anger, like a trapped beast.
Having no other choice, Lu Jiunian picked Shi Nianzhi up in his arms.
He forcefully pressed Shi Nianzhi down into the chair, saying, "Be quiet and let me finish what I have to say."
Shi Nianzhi was breathing heavily, and he closed his eyes, as if he was having a hard time calming down.
After a long while, he asked Lu Jiunian with a bitter laugh, "You came here to laugh at me, didn't you? Are you satisfied with how I am now? Is this the result you wanted? Or are you not satisfied and want to take me away and keep me locked up again?"
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