Dongdong——
Two clear and polite knocks on the door broke the stagnant silence.
The sound was not loud, but it was like two heavy hammers hitting Zhou Ying and Fan Qi's hearts.
Zhou Ying let go of her hand almost reflexively and subconsciously adjusted the collar of her white coat.
She glanced at the door with complicated eyes. Through the narrow glass window on the door, she saw a figure standing outside - it was Yu Bai.
That young face with quiet strength made her heart inexplicably tight.
She quickly wiped away the shock and anger on her face, took a deep breath, turned around and sat back in her office chair, put on some of the airs of a chief physician, and then said in a deep voice, "Come in."
The door was pushed open and Yu Bai walked in.
She saw the situation in the office at a glance.
Fan Qi was still standing there, looking a little absent-minded.
Her eyes lowered to her slender wrist, where an emerald green bracelet was particularly eye-catching.
Yu Bai recognized that bracelet.
Fan Qi's fingers unconsciously stroked the cold jade. The bracelet was very heavy, not just physically, but more like a huge rock pressing on her heart.
There is sweetness and also fear.
The sweetness is because this bracelet was given to her by Yu Sheng.
Just now, while she was asleep, he put it on her clumsily, gently, and carefully.
The movement was so gentle as if afraid of waking someone from a dream.
He said nothing, didn't even wait for her to wake up to show off or demand a response.
It wasn't like a gift, it was more like a silent promise.
He was telling her in this way: I've chosen you.
But he left all the choices to her.
Let her decide for herself whether to move towards an unknown future with this heavy heart.
This clumsy affection made her heart surge with warmth, a feeling of being completely cherished that she had never experienced before.
But what followed was deeper anxiety and uneasiness.
She likes Yu Sheng, very much.
But can love overcome the gap of reality?
Can you withstand the pressure from your family?
My aunt’s words just now are still fresh in my mind, every word hits my heart.
Although she mustered up the courage to say those words, if her parents were really adamantly opposed...
Can she really ignore the feelings of her parents who gave birth to her and raised her for the sake of her love?
She didn't dare to think...
Yu Bai looked at Fan Qi's distraught appearance, then looked at Zhou Ying, who was sitting upright but still looked unhappy, and he had already guessed about 70% of the situation.
It must be that Zhou Ying said some unpleasant words to Fan Qi and forced her to make a choice.
Yu Bai felt a slight pain in his heart and a surge of distress.
Fan Qi is a good girl, and it is a blessing for her elder brother Yu Sheng to meet her.
But Zhou Ying is Fan Qi's aunt after all, and she is her family member.
It is difficult for outsiders to intervene in the disputes involved. If they say too much, they may end up being unpopular with both sides.
But, should we say nothing and let things develop in a direction that may be bad?
Yu Bai couldn't do it.
After thinking it over, Yu Bai took a deep breath and decided to be honest.
There is no point beating around the bush. It is better to put yourself in the other person's shoes and speak frankly.
"Doctor Zhou, I know what you are worried about."
She didn't look at Fan Qi, but looked directly at this elder with a strong aura and went straight to the point.
"You're worried that my brother isn't worthy of Sister Fan Qi, that he has legs, and that he has a future, right?"
Zhou Ying frowned slightly, neither admitting nor denying, but the critical and disapproving look in her eyes said it all.
Yu Bai's tone was filled with a subtle sadness, yet he was also extremely resolute:
"My eldest brother, Yu Sheng, originally had a bright future. He had excellent grades and was admitted to the best high school in the city, making him a guaranteed college student. But something happened at home, and to protect us, he..."
She paused, and didn't finish her words, but the heaviness of the sacrifice was already in the air.
"His disability wasn't his fault, nor was it his own fault. Over the years, he wanted to stand up again more than anyone else, not only physically but also in life."
"I know words are useless, and you may not believe me."
As Yu Bai spoke, he naturally took out his mobile phone, unlocked it, and opened the photo album.
"Although my brother's legs are not convenient, he has not given up learning. He is now learning painting from a teacher."
She turned the phone screen towards Zhou Ying and ran her fingertips across the photos.
On the screen, there are first several landscape paintings with delicate brushstrokes and profound artistic conception, exuding a calmness and aura that transcends age.
Next, there are some daily photos.
In the photo, a young man sitting in a wheelchair is concentrating on painting on a drawing board. Next to him stands an old man with white hair and beard and an elegant temperament, who is smiling and giving instructions.
There are also a few photos showing the young man and the old man drinking tea and chatting in the studio. The atmosphere is harmonious and they are as close as a master and apprentice.
"You may not know this old gentleman, his name is Li Baizhong." Yu Bai introduced softly.
Zhou Ying's pupils shrank slightly the moment she heard the name.
The Zhou and Fan families are both in the medical circle and have extensive connections, but they really don't pay much attention to things in the art circle.
However, there was no way Zhou Ying didn't know the name Li Baizhong!
Her youngest daughter is an art student and is in her third year of high school. She is trying her best to get into GOME.
Li Baizhong is the retired dean of the prestigious Chinese Painting Academy of the China Academy of Art. His students and old friends are all over the painting world. I heard that the school is planning to re-hire him to take charge!
This old gentleman's status in the Chinese painting world is comparable to that of a leading figure in the medical field!
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