Chapter 35 Dark Light
Lu Jin had been in a wheelchair for so long, and even though he could stand up now, he still needed someone to help him stand up. It would take time for him to recover and be able to walk freely again.
Xia Zhen didn't dare let him stand for too long. She asked him cautiously, "Lu Jin, shall we go to the hospital for a follow-up check-up this weekend?"
He rested his chin on the top of the girl's head and said gently, "Okay."
Unlike before, when his only goal was to survive, he is now trying his best to live well. Even though his congenital disease is incurable, he still hopes to have a healthier body.
He longed to walk with her to school, to have PE class with her, and to be able to stand and hug her like this.
He pulled her completely into his arms like this.
As they parted in the hallway, Xia Zhen bent down and kissed him, saying, "My cooking skills will improve!"
After saying that, she ran into the room.
Lu Jin reached out and touched the spot where she had kissed him, his eyes softening considerably.
But the moment he returned to the Lu family home, the happiness that had been radiating from him vanished without a trace.
Lu Huiming, who was sitting on the sofa watching TV, glanced at the person who came in from outside and said without any politeness, "You're always running around outside. People who don't know better would think we've mistreated you and that this house can't tolerate you!"
Lu Jin silently picked up the little white cat without saying a word.
Lu Huiming must have been upset at work, because he was in a bad mood. "He couldn't utter a sound for ages, he might as well be mute! I really don't know what use you are!"
Hao Hui was washing dishes in the kitchen, seemingly oblivious to the noise coming from the living room.
The boy returned to his small room and closed the door.
Lu Huiming slammed the remote control in his hand onto the sofa. "What bad luck!"
Lu Jin's room was dark. The light in his room had broken not long ago, and he couldn't replace it. No one in his family cared whether the light in his room was on or off.
But he didn't mind, because the moonlight was right outside the window.
Lu Jin gently stroked the little white cat that was dozing on his lap. Not long ago, he had received the girl's merciful permission that the little white cat could sleep on his lap when she wasn't around.
Just thinking about that girl makes all the noise outside the room seem like nothing.
"Meow..." Little White raised its head and rubbed against the boy's hand, as if asking him why he wasn't asleep yet.
Lu Jin said softly, "It's not the right time yet."
"Meow?" Little White doesn't understand the complex emotions of humans, just as it doesn't understand why its owner acts differently in front of girls than in front of others.
At midnight, someone pushed open Lu Jin's door.
Lu Ci looked tired, but he smiled insincerely, "Brother hasn't gone to sleep yet."
Lu Jin picked up a small blanket and covered the sleeping kitten with it. He asked indifferently, "Is something the matter?"
Lu Ci laughed and said, "You can't imagine who I met today. It was Song Heng, the eldest son of the Song Group."
Lu Jin did not react.
Lu Ci said wistfully, "We're from two completely different worlds compared to someone like him. With just a word or a glance, everyone would rush to flatter him like an emperor, but..."
Lu Ci's expression darkened. "He's clearly about the same age as us. We ordinary people need to work hard and do a lot of practice problems to get ahead, but people like him, even if they eat, drink, and have fun every day, even if they don't take exams or go to school, their future is still a million times better than ours. Apart from their background, I can't understand how people like them can possibly be better than us?"
Lu Ci had always hoped to get closer to people in that circle, but when he actually did, his mindset became even more unbalanced, and he developed even greater desires.
But how could that disabled man in a wheelchair possibly understand his ambitions?
"Surprisingly, Song Heng even mentioned your name."
Lu Jin finally looked up at the person standing at the door.
Lu Ci smiled, "You're probably pleasantly surprised that such an important person remembered your name, aren't you? But you're in for a disappointment. The only reason they know your name is because of me."
At that time, when Song Heng mentioned Lu Jin's name, Lu Ci was also surprised, but Song Heng quickly and casually explained that it was because in the district's school basketball competition not long ago, No. 1 Middle School won first place. At that time, Lu Ci performed well, and someone in the audience mentioned that he also had a disabled older brother, a weirdo named Lu Jin.
Song Heng had a very good memory; he remembered it after hearing just one sentence.
“Your body is already like this. Even if your father dies, he will only be working for others. Your mother has worked for so many years, but she has not even become a head nurse. You understand, right? Only I can make something of myself in this family.”
Lu Ci slowly approached and put his hand on Lu Jin's shoulder, something he would never have done before, because he felt that this person was dirty from the bottom of his heart.
Just like the word Lu Huiming often used—bad luck.
Lu Jin looked at him quietly. "What do you want me to do?"
Lu Ci smiled with satisfaction, "Aren't you and that rich girl classmates? It should be easy to find out about her. What does she like to do, what does she like to eat, what does she like to watch... Of course, the most important thing is whether her family background is worth all the effort I put into it."
Lu Jin remained silent.
Lu Ci smiled amiably, "You don't actually think she likes someone like you, do you? Putting everything else aside, just looking at your appearance... you're not good enough for her, are you?"
Lu Jin blinked gently. "You're right, I'm not good enough for her."
“So, instead of letting someone else hook up with her, this rich heiress, you might as well help me. After all, we’re family. If I become successful, you’ll naturally benefit too.” Lu Ci patted Lu Jin’s shoulder. “Brother, I hope you can put your heart into this matter.”
"I need some time."
Lu Ci smiled and said, "Of course, but the sooner the better. I don't want someone else to get there first and taste such a delicious cake."
His expression conveyed confidence and certainty; in fact, he had won the favor of many girls simply because of his outstanding appearance.
Lu Ci said, "Once I win her over, I'll thank you properly."
Whether his words were true or false, no one knew, and naturally no one cared.
Lu Jin lowered his eyes and answered softly, "I understand."
Lu Ci felt that the matter was already more than halfway done, and he was looking forward to the fruits of victory. He did not notice at all the strange dark light that flashed in the eyes of the boy when he lowered his head.
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