Chapter 67 Li Nian's Independent Side Story - When He Remembered It (Sixteen)
—A close call, but no real danger.
What's even more unexpected is that after all this commotion, there was actually a surprise gain!
Li Nian couldn't help but think: Could this be what they call "a blessing in disguise"?
He thought he had hit rock bottom, but unexpectedly received an unprecedented kiss from Yu Qingzhou.
When Li Nian realized what was happening, her mind exploded like fireworks during the Lunar New Year.
Of course, to be honest, the two had shared more intimate and passionate kisses before.
Not to mention, if Li Nian were in the same scene, she could easily turn it into an R-rated scene—
But all those words can't compare to the fact that it was his uncle, Yu Qingzhou, who took the initiative!
Thinking of this, Li Nian suddenly perked up, as if she had been injected with chicken blood, sweeping away her previous dejected state.
Instantly, all thoughts of Chen Yingxue and starting over were completely abandoned.
All that's left in my heart and eyes is—
Ahhh, Yu Qingzhou kissed me!
Ahhh, Yu Qingzhou has me in her heart!
Ahhh, Yu Qingzhou is being so proactive, so shouldn't I do something in return...? Hmm, so would it be a bit rushed to kneel down and propose right now? We still need to have the proper ceremony, so what's the ideal interval between the engagement and the formal wedding?
...
Happiness came too suddenly, like a giant swing.
Li Nian was thrown too high, and in a daze, she started thinking too much without any direction.
So much so that they didn't even realize when the other party withdrew.
She stood there stunned for a long time, her beautiful heterochromatic eyes blinking, more translucent and dazzling than the gems in the display case.
Actually, all that thought was done was done in the time it takes to give a light kiss.
The reason we see this situation now is entirely due to the brain overloading itself with extraneous information, which is essentially a brain shutdown.
Yu Qingzhou, however, found Li Nian rather adorable in this state.
The contrast between the young man's usual cunning and ingratiating demeanor and his deliberate attempts to please others creates an inexplicable and endearing effect.
Just as Li Nian finally realized what was going on and shamelessly tried to push his luck, Yu Qingzhou suddenly pushed him away.
Without any hesitation.
"This is a hospital."
Yu Qingzhou spoke up to remind Li Nian to be mindful of the occasion.
But Li Nian didn't seem to care, and instead moved her face closer.
“I know this is a hospital.”
Li Nian originally wanted to say that since she was in a private hospital room, she could just pull the curtain and lock the door from the inside without any fear.
But at this moment, the topic of the door will undoubtedly evoke unpleasant associations, causing the focus to shift and one's wishes to fall through.
So they changed their story at the last minute.
"...But we haven't tried it in the hospital yet, have we?"
Saying this aloud might seem too hasty and unrestrained, so Li Nian made full use of her advantages and quickly switched to a pure and innocent face that seemed to evoke pity.
At the same time, she said understandingly, "It's been so long since we last met, don't you miss me at all...don't you want me at all?"
As he spoke, he touched his lips with one finger, his fair fingertip gently pressing down a patch of rosy red.
The other hand had already silently crawled between the other person's legs.
He then lowered his eyes meaningfully and licked his lips.
Then, lowering his voice, he almost whispered in Yu Qingzhou's ear, "It's okay, just leave everything to me..."
Her breath tickled her ear, and if it weren't for the various aches and pains all over her body, Yu Qingzhou would have almost fallen for her trick.
"don't want."
"No...why?!"
Li Nian was surprised that Yu Qingzhou refused so decisively, and almost couldn't help but cry out.
Halfway there, he saw Yu Qingzhou's calm and expressionless face, and suddenly lowered his voice.
They fear repeating the mistakes of the past.
"Because this is a hospital, and I am recuperating here."
As Yu Qingzhou spoke, he ruthlessly slapped away the young man's hand that was trying to cause trouble.
"But……"
"No buts."
Yu Qingzhou spoke calmly, but his gaze toward Li Nian held a hint of scrutiny. That familiar look was like a bucket of cold water poured over the young man's head.
Yu Qingzhou stared at Li Nian quietly for a while, then lowered her eyes as if she were suddenly tired.
The voice was soft, yet each word seemed to strike the latter's heart.
"Li Nian, I like you, so please don't make me regret it, okay?"
"..."
My heart was pounding.
Li Nian stood there for a moment, then finally got up silently and ducked into the bathroom.
With a soft click, the sound of rushing water quickly followed.
Yu Qingzhou listened to the sound of water while staring blankly at her bandaged hand.
Suddenly, as if remembering something, she raised her hand and touched her aching shoulder.
Dr. Shen had previously offered to take a look at him, but Yu Qingzhou instinctively refused, saying that it was nothing serious.
But actually... it still hurts quite a bit.
When it comes to seeing a doctor, Yu Qingzhou has never been a pretentious person, let alone someone who avoids seeking medical help.
The reason why she so decisively declined Dr. Shen's suggestion was largely because Li Nian was present...
Because I don't want that childish guy to get jealous for no reason anymore, so...
hiss--
When the cold water hit her body, Li Nian shivered from the cold.
It's not that he has any masochistic tendencies, it's just that in the current situation, without physical cooling down, it's difficult to calm down completely from the inside out.
As Li Nian took a cold shower, she pondered Yu Qingzhou's words. The more she thought about it, the more her emotions surged and her chest felt hot.
The corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up.
(Yu Qingzhou said she liked it...)
(Yu Qingzhou said he likes me...)
(And she said she liked me without being asked...)
I've heard those two words from them before.
But most of the time, they were annoyed by their own relentless pursuit and just nodded perfunctorily in agreement...
Or perhaps it's only after being worn down in bed that one reluctantly gives in...
Thinking of the latter scenario, Li Nian suddenly paused.
He sensed something was wrong and tried to stop himself, but it was too late.
So I had no choice but to endure another half hour of washing, tears streaming down my face. By the time I had calmed down enough, I was already teetering on the edge of catching a cold...
Suddenly there was a knocking sound at the door.
Hearing Yu Qingzhou calling her amidst the sound of water, Li Nian quickly fumbled to turn off the shower and wiped the water off her face.
"Wait a minute, I'll be right there."
He wondered if the other person needed to use the bathroom because he had been occupying the space for so long, so he quickly wiped himself down, grabbed the clean clothes he had prepared for the person accompanying him, and put them over his head.
Upon hearing the young man's response, Yu Qingzhou outside the door stopped what he was doing.
Knocking on the door is just to make sure that nothing bad has happened to the other person inside... like fainting from lack of oxygen while taking a shower, or accidentally slipping and falling.
Now that we've confirmed that nothing happened, there's nothing to worry about.
Just as Yu Qingzhou was about to tell the other party that everything was fine and there was no need to rush out, the door was opened from the inside.
The door hinges creaked as they turned.
The young man's dazzlingly white face peeked out from inside, his hair still almost wet, with drops of sweat dripping from the strands like a light rain.
Dark marks quickly spread across his shoulder.
Li Nian stood by the door, her clothes soaking wet. Taking advantage of her height, she lowered her eyes slightly and smiled as she looked at Yu Qingzhou outside the door.
"Sorry to keep you waiting."
He said.
It should have been a beautiful scene of a woman emerging from a bath... but unfortunately, because it was a cold shower, there was no misty steam.
What Yu Qingzhou could directly feel was a slightly cool, damp sensation.
In addition, Li Nian was standing there with her back to the light, which directly blocked the light source.
Images flashed through my mind.
A familiar scene—
Inside the dimly lit shop, where soft music and the aroma of coffee filled the air, he looked towards the entrance from his seat, where the young man was standing in the same spot.
Because of the lighting and distance, it was impossible to discern facial expressions, which added to the sense of unfamiliarity and gloom.
I don't know why, but I always have this uneasy feeling...
Do you remember when you were in middle school?
A familiar voice rang out beside me.
He instinctively turned around, only to find the spot opposite him, where someone should have been sitting, completely empty.
There's nothing there.
[It's really...gone.]
What are you looking at?
Li Nian, with her hair still wet, suddenly asked a question, and Yu Qingzhou then noticed her strange behavior.
"No, I just suddenly thought of something. But you—"
Yu Qingzhou vehemently denied it, and then, under the other party's suspicious gaze, preemptively posed a question.
"Don't you know to turn on the hot water when you take a shower? And what's wrong with your hair? What if you catch a cold?"
Hearing this series of interrogative words, the young man didn't get angry but smiled, feeling particularly good because he sensed the concern in the words.
"Isn't this because I was afraid you'd get impatient waiting?"
Then, he casually brushed aside the still-dripping hair with his fingertips, saying nonchalantly, "It's nothing, just a little water, it won't kill you."
Yu Qingzhou was already averse to hearing that word from the other party, especially... after dreaming of such an ominous scene.
Whether I open my eyes or close them, all I see is the boy's face frozen in black and white on the tombstone.
Ignoring the bandage still wrapped around his hand, he pushed the person inside.
Caught off guard, Li Nian stumbled and nearly fell again. Fortunately, the wall cushioned her fall, preventing further damage to her already swollen head.
He barely managed to stand still when he opened his eyes and saw Yu Qingzhou walking over, blocking him directly between himself and the wall.
—What kind of operation is this?
Li Nian was puzzled. Thinking of the kiss before, she suddenly had some wild thoughts.
Could it be... that my darling is going to play a wall-slamming game with me?!
Thinking of this possibility, the young man immediately became somewhat impatient.
Just as she was wondering whether she should bend her knees to match her boyfriend's, she saw Yu Qingzhou raise her arm and extend it towards her—
Li Nian had her eyes closed when she heard a sudden buzzing sound.
A gust of hot air blew in my face.
"Lower your head," Yu Qingzhou instructed softly.
Li Nian didn't expect that she would eventually bend her knees, but it was so that the hot air from the hairdryer could fully blow over every strand of hair.
On the bright side, this is another form of intimate contact, isn't it?
Moreover, when the distance is right, having your hair gently stroked like that is actually quite comfortable, especially when you think that the person doing all this is Yu Qingzhou...
Gradually, drowsiness crept in, and Li Nian found herself unable to stand.
Her posture also changed from half-bent knees against the wall at the beginning to leaning forward slightly and embracing Yu Qingzhou who was holding a hairdryer.
He rested his chin on the latter's shoulder, like a lazy big cat, squinting his eyes as the other person combed the hair behind his head.
Of course, the young man still held back a bit.
Even though she was so sleepy she was almost delirious, she didn't forget that Yu Qingzhou was still a patient.
But soon, an increasingly strong drowsiness came over him, and he gradually found it difficult to maintain the leaning posture as before.
Yu Qingzhou clearly sensed it too, and Li Nian began to sway uncontrollably from side to side.
Fortunately, my hair was almost done drying.
He simply turned off the hairdryer and patted the young man, gesturing for him to go to bed outside.
Li Nian gave a mumbled reply, it was unclear whether she understood. She then swayed and walked outside with Yu Qingzhou in her arms.
He seemed to be muttering something to himself.
The voice was too soft, and with the other party's chaotic and disorganized footsteps to keep up, Yu Qingzhou was unable to hear clearly.
Having finally reached the bedside, Li Nian practically collapsed onto the covers, pulling Yu Qingzhou down with her.
The single-person care bed suddenly emitted a muffled creak, as if protesting that it was bearing a weight it shouldn't have to bear.
Yu Qingzhou finally managed to push Li Nian away and get out of bed. She pulled the young man's arm, which was sticking out of the bed, back to her side and then pulled the blanket out from under him to cover herself.
During this time, Li Nian turned over, seemingly accidentally pressing on the swollen bump on her head.
Then he mumbled something under his breath.
This time, Yu Qingzhou couldn't resist her curiosity and leaned closer to listen.
After waiting for a while without hearing a sound again, he figured the person had probably really fallen asleep this time, and was about to get up and leave.
The young man suddenly reached out and grabbed his arm.
Yu Qingzhou had no choice but to move closer again, trying to pull the other person's hand away without waking them up.
"No...don't leave me..."
"..."
"Don't blame me... okay... I had no choice... that's why..."
The voice trailed off even lower here.
Upon hearing this, Yu Qingzhou couldn't help but move closer, but as soon as she heard what followed, her pupils suddenly contracted, and she froze in shock.
Because he clearly heard the young man say—
“Kill them…”
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