Chapter 32 Li Jichuan's First Love?
When Anderson arrived at the general outpatient ward carrying a thermos, it was almost nine o'clock.
The corridor became quiet, with only a few nurses moving between the patient rooms.
Seeing him appear here in a suit and tie, with long legs and a slim waist, I couldn't help but take a few more glances at him.
It's like filming a TV drama.
Anderson made a phone call and waited a long time before his childhood friend appeared, remotely controlling his wheelchair.
Li Jichuan didn't answer the phone at all, saying he was afraid of disturbing other people's rest.
Anderson knew perfectly well who "others" referred to, and chuckled to himself as he sighed:
Li Jichuan, you've finally met your match!
"Hey, hurry up and send it in to 'others' to eat, they must be starving!" he teased deliberately.
Li Jichuan didn't respond, but took the thermos and looked up to ask.
"How is John? Is he alright? Why did he suddenly get drunk?"
Anderson chuckled.
"He always gets drunk easily, and when he's drunk he starts talking nonsense. I found him a hotel room to settle in before he started spouting nonsense."
Li Jichuan chuckled softly.
"Too."
Come to think of it, those carefree days when the three of them got completely drunk and strolled along the River Cam are long gone...
Looking at them now, they have all changed a lot.
"So, did John also go around spouting nonsense today?" Li Jichuan asked with a smile.
Anderson was about to admit it, but then changed his mind.
"No……"
He recalled several times how John, drunk, had almost been kicked off Li Jichuan's friend list by the latter for making fun of the photos in Li Jichuan's wallet.
Thinking about it, I'd better not cause John any unnecessary trouble.
As for the boy in the photo, Anderson judged that it would not have any impact on his current marriage.
Anyway, it was just a past event that ended without a trace...
As night fell, the corridor lights became exceptionally dim.
The sight of Li Jichuan and Anderson, one sitting and one standing, was quite pleasing to the eye.
The white light outlined Li Jichuan's cold profile. He remained silent for a long time before suddenly raising his head to look at Anderson.
"Hey, do you know how to make dumplings?"
Anderson paused for two seconds, then looked at Li Jichuan with a probing gaze.
"ah?"
"Dumplings, have you ever made dumplings?" Li Jichuan asked persistently.
Anderson looked at him like he was crazy.
"I don't eat dumplings much anymore. When did you start to be interested in these kinds of refined carbohydrates?"
In my memory, Li Jichuan was a model of self-discipline, always holding himself to high standards and strict requirements.
Anderson sometimes wondered if this kid was planning to first bankrupt the family business, then tear off his shirt and go into business to make money!
Li Jichuan was silent for two seconds, then said the most incongruous thing with the most serious expression.
"I want to make dumplings for Su Pu."
Anderson silently pinched the back of his hand. Hmm, he wasn't dreaming.
He was angry at their lack of ambition.
Why don't you organize a Spring Festival Gala for Su Pu?
"If he really likes excitement that much, you should just organize a Spring Festival Gala for him. Please don't do this, I'm scared..."
"You'd better be poor to death!" Li Jichuan scoffed at him.
"I'm serious!"
Anderson hugged himself and sobbed, "I was genuinely scared too!"
Li Jichuan scoffed, unlocked his phone again, and continued watching the filling tutorial.
"Wait, buddy, are you really serious?"
Seeing this, Anderson stood up straight and dropped his nonchalant expression.
"Li Jichuan..."
He called out his full name, which shows how serious the situation was.
"After you finish this meal of dumplings, Su Pu might actually fall for you... or at least seriously reconsider your relationship."
He looked at his old friend, who had once spoken so confidently and scoffed at love.
"Could you accept it if he fell in love with you?"
Anderson knew Li Jichuan's situation all too well.
He knew that Su Pu was just a tool for Li Jichuan to appease his grandfather, and he also knew that it was difficult for people like them to maintain a long-term close relationship.
Sure enough, the question struck Li Jichuan like a hammer blow.
Yes, is it a good thing to make him fall in love with me?
“Li Jichuan, you should think carefully about what role Su Pu plays in your life.”
Anderson gave a heartfelt reminder.
"You've been in great shape lately. When you said you were going to do in-depth research at universities and gather information, God knows how happy John was. He kept saying that the old Lee was back..."
"I can't deny that the Lee of the past was indeed more charming than Li Jichuan is now. However, he was also much further from worldly success than you are now!"
Li Jichuan had considered these things before.
He also misses the ambitious and spirited Lee of the past.
Meanwhile, since returning to China, he seems to be gradually shedding his Lee persona and growing into Li Jichuan, a capable and successful businessman.
This is the expectation of my grandfather, the expectation of the Li Group's board of directors, and the expectation of tens of thousands of Li Group employees at home and abroad.
He had no choice but to grit his teeth and move forward.
A gentleman changes his appearance like a leopard.
Li Jichuan is destined for a bright future, but also for a bloody and painful coming-of-age ceremony.
He took a deep breath.
"Do you remember what you said to me after that incident?" Anderson asked.
Li Jichuan immediately understood what "that matter" referred to.
He nodded, then carried the thermos back to Su Pu's ward.
...
Anderson was the only one left in the corridor.
He gripped his phone and activated the screen saver.
Three innocent smiling faces appeared on the screen.
The three of them wore graduation gowns, held their diplomas, and smiled carefree.
At that time, Li Jichuan had not yet experienced the accident, possessed both legs, and was determined to develop his own game business.
Just as Anderson pressed the shutter button, Li Jichuan excitedly announced.
"I found him?"
"Who?" John asked curiously.
Li Jichuan took out his wallet, revealing the photo of the indistinct back view.
My first love!
Two weeks later, Li Jichuan gladly took over the Li Group and actively persuaded the entire team to relocate to China with him.
The day he received the Li family's employee card, Li Jichuan grabbed him and, without saying a word, led him to the downstairs of a company building.
"Don't tell me you're planning to work here!" Anderson said irritably.
Li Jichuan was dressed in a formal suit, exuding a meticulously crafted aesthetic.
"No, I made an appointment with Cong Shu."
Li Jichuan said succinctly.
Upon hearing this name, Anderson couldn't help but feel nervous.
He knew that the boy in the photo was named Cong Shu.
Li Jichuan has been longing for "Congshu" for so many years, and finally, he has gotten his wish!
Although he didn't care about gossip, Anderson stayed behind, wanting to catch a glimpse of his "white moonlight" (ideal woman).
However, the person who appeared at the appointed time was completely different from his impression.
When the other party saw Li Jichuan, their eyes lit up, and they chattered and fawned over him the whole time.
Anderson still remembers Cong Shu's sharp laughter.
It looks like someone is constantly rubbing glass with their long fingernails...
Li Jichuan's expression wasn't good that day either. Of the three of them, only Cong Shu was happy at the dinner.
The other party first expressed gratitude that after so many years, the prominent figure from high school would suddenly remember him.
She also subtly expressed her desire to join the Li Group.
Finally, Cong Shu ordered a glass of milk, then accidentally spilled it all over himself, and then pretended to stick out his tongue to lick it up.
That appearance was truly disgusting!
It's obvious to anyone with a brain that Li Jichuan wouldn't develop any feelings for someone like that.
As it turned out, after that dinner, Li Jichuan and he strolled side by side along the riverbank.
"People change, there's nothing to regret..."
The evening breeze ruffled the stray hairs on his forehead, and Li Jichuan's eyes were filled with confusion.
"Since he's a person from my memories, let him stay in my memories. I have to move on."
Li Jichuan nodded, seemingly agreeing with his own thoughts, or perhaps comforting himself.
"Yes. Grandpa is right. I have to keep working hard and moving forward to take control of my life and be responsible to everyone who believes in me..."
"Achuan..."
In the afterglow of the setting sun, everything becomes unreal.
Even the reluctance and regret between Li Jichuan's brows didn't seem so obvious.
Suddenly I found it.
Li Jichuan sneered.
“Ann, do you think it’s possible that the person in the photo isn’t him, but someone else… or that I’m mistaken?”
Anderson remained silent, deeply worried.
The next second, Li Jichuan shook his head again and laughed self-deprecatingly.
"Forget it, how could that be? I've been romanticizing this memory too much."
"People should always look forward. Instead of relying on others, it's better to rely on yourself, right?"
A gentle evening breeze blew, and Anderson saw a glistening tear glisten in the corner of Li Jichuan's eye.
The next second, you can't see anything anymore.
...
The next day, Su Pu woke up on the large bed in the master bedroom.
Li Jichuan has already gone to work.
Su Pu was feeling dizzy and was about to get up to wash when Man Tian walked into their room carrying a bowl.
"woke up?"
Mantian smiled at him.
"Mr. Li specifically reminded you this morning to eat this bowl of dumplings..."
Su Pu had a sudden thought; he had also overheard what the family member in the next bed had said last night.
Li Jichuan's thoughtful expression lingered in his mind all night.
Sure enough, he was eating dumplings when he woke up!
Su Pu couldn't help but laugh and accepted the porcelain bowl with both hands.
"It's a little hot..." Mantian looked at the bowl of dumplings.
Su Pu ate one, feeling a surge of desire, but after some hesitation, she put the bowl on the bedside table.
[Mantian, who made these dumplings?]
Su Pu's eyes were practically overflowing with laughter, yet she still asked the question knowing the answer already.
Mantian was stunned for a moment.
"I wrapped it up..."
"Mr. Li said he'd give you dumplings this morning."
Su Pu's expression froze, and the warmth in his heart dissipated inch by inch.
He said "thank you" in sign language.
The dumplings were still delicious when I ate them again.
But why are these dumplings bitter?
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