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“Shen Qingyou, you wicked woman!”
Just as Shen Qingyou reached the hallway, she grinned, a cold glint flashing in her clear eyes. “You little brat, this will teach you not to take advantage of your sister again!”
The Fried Egg cooked with chili water must taste pretty good!
...
In this old residential building without an elevator, going from the first floor to the fifteenth floor, collecting signatures from door to door was truly a daunting task. By the time she finished the last one, Shen Qingyou felt her legs turn to jelly and beads of sweat formed on her forehead. Standing on the rooftop, she gazed at the dawn rising slowly from the east, its fiery red brilliance starting a new journey of life. The city, enveloped in the radiant glow of the morning sun, carried the unique charm of Jiangnan City, like a young girl blooming with her distinctive beauty on this clear morning.
Sighing deeply, Shen Qingyou thought about the commotion caused by Li Luo yesterday; it seemed she would have to find a new place to live again!
She hoped that by the time she returned home, that little brat would have already left!
Gently opening the door and peeking inside, she found the room eerily quiet. On the table lay a half-eaten Fried Egg, untouched Yangchun Noodles, and the milk remained undrunk. It seemed that he was really upset!
Walking into the bedroom, Shen Qingyou was stunned by the mess. Looking at the empty wardrobe, her first reaction was that they had been robbed. But then she thought again—what kind of bored thief would be interested in her worthless street market goods?
Just as she was puzzled, her phone rang, and an evil voice slowly came through on the other end.
“Woman, I’ve moved all your belongings to my villa!”
“Li Luo, what are you up to?”
“Nothing much, just feeling too bored with life and wanted someone to have some fun with!”
“Go find your sisters; I don’t have the time or interest to play with you!”
Li Luo lounged back comfortably on his sofa, crossing his legs as he listened to Shen Qingyou’s furious outburst over the phone, a smirk playing at the corners of his mouth as he wore a charmingly wicked smile.
Lips tinged with a fiery pain, "The taste of Fried Egg, I find it incredibly delicious!"
"Is that so?"
Shen Qingyou asked ominously.
"So, I've decided to have you cook me such delicious Fried Eggs every time!"
With that, Li Luo hung up the phone without hesitation, picked up the mirror on the table, and looked at her swollen and red lips, a wicked glint flashing in her eyes.
"This gentleman, yes, yes, this one!"
Shen Qingyou turned around to see Landlady Granny. How did she bring a strange man here?
"Sister Shen, you haven't left yet? You're really lucky to meet someone as good as Luo Luo. Girl, you're blessed!"
Confused, she couldn't understand what was going on. Leave? Where would she go?
"Sir, look! This house faces the sun; the lighting is absolutely fantastic!"
"Wait, wait!"
Shen Qingyou interrupted the old lady, "Grandma, what are you doing?"
"Renting out a house!"
"But this house isn't up for lease yet!"
Shen Qingyou was indeed planning to move, but not right now. She needed to find a new place first before moving. Did this old lady have some foresight to know she was moving and brought new tenants to see the house?
"But Jin Luoluo called me and told me not to rent the house to you!"
...
"Grandma, you can't do this! We have a contract!"
Upon hearing Shen Qingyou, the sturdy old lady's expression darkened: "I'm already at this age, are you going to sue me?"
...
When Shen Qingyou walked out of the rental apartment with her few remaining belongings, her expression was one of barely contained rage. She took a taxi and rushed towards Li Luo's villa.
...
In the office of the Commander at a military district in Jiangcheng, Qing Cang was deep in thought, staring at a map. In just a few days, there would be live-fire exercises, and as the chief commander of this military drill, he bore significant responsibility. His long, sharp eyebrows were slightly furrowed, and his thin lips were pressed tightly together. The sunlight from the floor-to-ceiling windows bathed him in a golden morning glow, exuding an aura of dominance akin to that of a king. Time seemed to stand still as he pondered, his focused demeanor radiating endless charm.
"Report, Commander, there is a lady outside looking for you!"
The voice of Guard Wang echoed from outside the door. Qing Cang frowned; why was she here again?
"I'm not available!"
"Come on, who are you hiding from?"
A smile played on Qing Han Qing's lips as she slowly entered, her beautiful eyes fixed on Qing Cang.
Seeing a woman whose features somewhat resembled those from his memories, a faint smile emerged from Qing Cang's hawk-like eyes. He stood up and walked over to Qing Han Qing, saying, "Why didn't you let me know you were coming?" As he spoke, he led her toward the sofa. Behind him, Qing Han Qing looked at his tall figure and suddenly felt an unusual emotion swell within her.
"I was afraid you wouldn't want to see me!"
At this moment, there was no trace of a strong woman's dominance on Qing Han Qing; she was gentle and sweet as she quietly looked at Qing Cang. "Cang, do you still blame me?"
Qing Cang knew what she meant and shook his head, unable to deny it. "Cousin, how could I blame you? It's Serene who doesn't understand!"
"Cousin?" Qing Han Qing raised her head in surprise. When did Qing Cang and she become so estranged?
"Cang, with your abilities, finding someone should be a piece of cake. Why not look for her?"
Qing Han Qing still held onto a glimmer of hope in her heart, but Qing Cang's next words completely shattered that hope: "Since she wants to fly, I'll give her space. However, no matter how she flies, she will always be under this sky. The strings are in my hands; if I pull them, she'll come back to me!"
Qing Cang pointed to his chest. Shen Qingyou, I've done this much for you. Do you really want to wait until three years later?
"Cang!"
"Cousin, I've been very busy lately. If there's nothing important, please don't come by. Oh, and tell Xiujuan not to come either!"
With that, Qing Cang stood up and walked toward the side of the desk. Qing Han Qing got up and glanced at him before continuing to study the military map in her hands. Finally, she left without a word.
As soon as she stepped out of the camp's gate, she dialed Lin Xiujuan's number. "Xiujuan, did you really see that woman Shen Qingyou on the street?"
...
"Okay, I got it. Let's meet for tea!"
Qing Han Qing hung up the phone, a trace of ruthlessness flashing across her cold face. "Help me investigate a woman!"
After briefly explaining to the other party, Qing Han Qing got into her red BMW and arrogantly drove away.
"Li Luo, get out here!"
Dragging her luggage, Shen Qingyou stood at the door and let out a roar.
"Wow, that was quick?"
Li Luo, wearing a pair of slippers and dressed in a white casual outfit, leaned against the stair railing with his alluring peach blossom eyes wide open, smiling at Shen Qingyou. "I've already fired the housekeeper, so from now on, you'll be doing her job!"
His movements were indeed quick. Shen Qingyou glared at him with angry eyes. "Who said I would be your housekeeper?"
"I'll pay you!"
"I'm not interested!"
"This amount per month!"
He held up two fingers. "Two thousand? Not doing it?"
"Do you think so little of me? It's twenty thousand. How about it? Tempted? If you're tempted, then act on it. I'm hungry; go get me something to eat!"
Twenty thousand? She was indeed a bit tempted, but if she bent over for just a few grains of rice, wouldn't that just make her the laughingstock of this jerk? No way. Although tempted, she couldn't act just yet. "If you want me to be your housekeeper, fine. Let's sign a contract!"
As long as she was willing to stay here and he signed a contract binding her to him, he would be more than happy...
Li Luo grinned widely. When did he become so desperate?
"First rule: No bringing friends over to make noise without her consent!"
"Second rule: No entering her room without her consent!"
"Third rule: No..."
"I can't believe it, this is without your consent!" Li Luo looked at the contract that resembled a rolled-up cloth and stared at Shen Qingyou. "How can it be without my consent? You can't do anything without it!"
"Absolutely not!"
Shen Qingyou handed him the pen. "Sign if you want; if not, just return my luggage to me!"
"Fine, I'll sign!"
Why wouldn't he sign? He was in his own territory, after all, and would have some advantages!
With a swift stroke, he signed his name. "From now on, your life will be under my control!"
"My life?"
"Does that include my body?"
"Li Luo, you're asking for trouble!"
Before Shen Qingyou could throw the ashtray on the table, Li Luo ran away like a rabbit. Soon after, a voice echoed from the second floor: "Shen Qingyou, my body is not something you can control!"
...
As a work assistant, life assistant, and nanny, Shen Qingyou felt like she had truly sold herself to Li Luo. However, considering the money involved...
"Li Luo, it's time to get up!"
Li Luo, who was sleeping soundly, opened his eyes and looked out at the gray sky. Then he glanced at his watch. "Damn, it's not even six o'clock yet!"
"Li Luo, your mom wants you to come home for dinner."
Busy with a strange ringtone coming from his phone, Li Luo suddenly felt impotent.
"Li Luo, you have a fight scene today, take this!"
Receiving the knee pads, a warmth surged in his heart.
"Li Luo, I want to take a day off today!"
Looking up from the newspaper, Li Luo had been like an iron man for the past six months, never mentioning the need for a break. Today, why would he think about taking a day off? "What's wrong? Are you sick?"
Shen Qingyou rolled her eyes at him. "Do you wish for me to be sick? Then you wouldn't have to go to the set today?"
"Tch, I haven't even settled accounts with you yet. This time, taking on such a lousy film and making me play a supporting role—do you know I usually play the lead?"
Mentioning this matter made Li Luo furious. He was already a well-known idol star; how could she give him a script for a supporting role? It was simply an insult.
"You don't understand anything!"
Shen Qingyou ignored him. Li Luo was handsome and had shot to fame as a pretty boy when he debuted. However, public taste was becoming increasingly discerning, and the demands on actors' inner qualities were rising. If Li Luo continued down the idol path, he would soon fade from public view and become just a shooting star in the entertainment industry. To become a perennial favorite, he needed to transform quickly, and his roles needed redefinition. However, his handsome appearance had both helped and hindered his acting career. Many directors were drawn to his good looks and saw him merely as eye candy. This time, she had given up the lead role to choose this challenging supporting character to help redefine his acting career. Who would have thought he would be so ungrateful? Sighing, she thought he seemed quite clever but was not serious about his own career.
Shen Qingyou glanced at her watch. "I’m running out of time; I have to go. Remember to arrive at the set before 8 o'clock; don’t be late!"
With that, she grabbed her bag and quickly walked towards the exit. As she reached the door, she turned back and said, "By the way, lend me a car!"
She actually wanted to borrow a car? Li Luo became even more suspicious of her actions today. She always thought her cars were too flashy and eye-catching; why didn’t she mind being ostentatious today?
"You know where the car keys are; just get them yourself!"
Although he was filled with doubts, Li Luo still pretended to be nonchalant on the surface, sipping milk while pointing in the direction of the cabinet.
"Thanks!"
A black Mercedes SUV slowly drove out of Li Luo's sight. Something was off; today, she was definitely acting strangely. She never wore makeup, yet today she had applied a light touch of it. Was she going on a date? To meet Qing Cang?
Thinking of this, Li Luo suddenly regretted letting her have the day off...
The black SUV gradually left the city and sped towards the outskirts. After a long drive, the car finally stopped at the entrance of Jiangcheng Prison, where a heavily guarded gate separated them from another world. Shen Qingyou stood at the entrance, anxiously waiting. Wasn't it supposed to be this time? Why hadn't he come out yet?
The warm winter sun cast a gentle light on Shen Qingyou, who felt a chill despite only wearing a woolen coat. The mountain winds were much colder than in the city. Just as Shen Qingyou was exhaling to warm herself, the prison gate slowly opened, and a young man with a buzz cut walked out. Shen Qingyou waved at him, "Haizi, I'm over here!"
Qin Hai's dull eyes lit up upon seeing Shen Qingyou. When he noticed the emblem on the black SUV behind her, his eyes sparkled even brighter. "Cousin, it's been half a year since we last met! You've really changed!"
Reaching out, Haizi touched the car a few times before looking at Shen Qingyou. "Cousin, have you become more beautiful? Did you hook up with some rich guy? Or are you marrying that red third-generation heir?"
"What nonsense are you talking about? Cousin is already an old woman; how could I hook up with a rich guy? This car belongs to my boss!"
As Shen Qingyou spoke, she took the simple luggage that Haizi was holding and placed it in the back seat. Just as she was about to get in the car, Haizi called out to her, "Sister, let me give it a try!"
Haizi looked at the key in Shen Qingyou's hand. She hesitated for a moment before saying, "Alright, you can give it a try!"
Shen Qingyou tossed the key to Haizi and then sat in the passenger seat. "This mountain road is tricky; take it slow!"
"Okay!"
Haizi excitedly inserted the car key into the ignition and revved the engine several times, producing a roaring sound that made his blood boil. After spending more than half a year in prison, he felt like he was going crazy. Now he could finally return to this vibrant world.
"Haizi, aren't you going to check on Uncle and Aunt?"
"I'm not going!"
Shen Qingyou frowned and turned off the music in the car. She glanced at Haizi, who was swaying his head. After half a year in prison, how had he not changed at all?
"Cousin, from now on, I'm going to stick with you!"
"Haizi, don't you have any plans for your future?"
Stick with her? It seemed like Li Luo was not lacking in bodyguards and other roles around him.
"I do! Once I make a big profit, I'm going to open a shop in Jiangcheng!"
"Haizi, if you really want to open a shop, I have some money here. You can take it and use it first!"
"Sis, that won't do! That's your dowry!"
"What dowry?"
Shen Qingyou forced a bitter smile. She wasn't some precious young lady; what did she need to talk about dowries for?
"Sis, aren't you with that man named Qing Cang anymore?"
...
"Sis, did he abandon you? If that's the case, I can call a few brothers and teach him a lesson to vent your anger!"
"Haizi!"
Shen Qingyou looked at Haizi disapprovingly. Haizi smiled and said, "Sis, I was just joking! I've turned over a new leaf and won't hang out with those bad friends anymore!"
"That's more like it..."
Two people were chatting casually, and before they knew it, the car had merged into the long stream of traffic in the city. Checking the watch, it was almost lunchtime. After bringing Haizi to his newly rented apartment, Shen Qingyou called Wang Meili to inform her that Haizi was settled in. On the other end of the line, Wang Meili was overwhelmed with gratitude and then told Shen Qingyou about an upcoming event: the Beiyuan City People's Hospital would celebrate its hundredth anniversary soon, and many retired doctors from all over the country would attend the celebration. Among them might be the doctor and nurses who helped deliver her; perhaps one of them would have a connection to her.
"Aunt, are you sure it's on the seventeenth of this month?"
The thought of finding her biological parents, a flame that had never extinguished in Shen Qingyou's heart, blazed up once again.
"Yes, this news was reported by Beiyuan TV Station; it can't be wrong!"
After receiving Wang Meili's confirmation, Shen Qingyou hung up the phone. Could this really be an opportunity regarding her origins?
"Sister, what are you thinking about?"
"Nothing, nothing! Let's go eat!"
Shen Qingyou put away her dazed expression, picked up her bag, and walked out first. However, just a few steps later, her phone rang. Looking at it, she saw it was a call from the director responsible for Li Luo's new movie: "Serene, why hasn't Li Luo arrived yet? Does he not want to act anymore? There are plenty of people interested in this role; if he doesn't want to participate, he should let us know early and not waste everyone's time. If it weren't for you, this kind of role wouldn't even be available to him!"
This director held a prominent position in the international film industry and had never liked those idol stars who relied on their looks. This time, Shen Qingyou managed to secure such a role for Li Luo entirely because this director had met Shen Qingyou at a ball and knew about her past with Qing Cang. This presented a rare opportunity for him as he wanted to shoot a military-themed project next. That's why he agreed to let Li Luo try out for this challenging role. Who would have thought that this guy would be so unmotivated?
"Director Li, I'm sorry, I'm sorry! The car broke down on the way; we will be there soon!"
After hanging up the phone, Shen Qingyou looked apologetically at Haizi and said, "Haizi, I can't have lunch with you anymore. Just eat something; I'll come back to see you tonight!"
With that, she hurriedly left and dialed Li Luo's number but got no answer. Frustrated, she pressed down on the accelerator and sped toward the villa. After asking the security guard at the entrance, she learned that Li Luo had not left yet. Anger flared up inside her as she pushed open the door: "Li Luo! Are you trying to give me a headache or what?"
There was no one on the first floor. Upon reaching the second floor and seeing his slightly ajar bedroom door, Shen Qingyou rushed in without thinking. Seeing the man still lying in bed, she pulled back the covers: "Li Luo! What time is it? You're still sleeping? Didn't I tell you to get to Set before noon? How could you stand up Director Li like this? Do you know that with Director Li's current status in the film industry, if he wanted to blacklist you, how would you survive in the future?"
Shen Qingyou vented all her anger at once; however, the person lying on the bed showed no reaction at all. Wasn't he supposed to look at her with innocent eyes and then argue back? What was going on today?
Suddenly hearing a commotion nearby made Li Luo blink slowly. Upon seeing a blurry figure, he murmured, "You... you're back?"
"Li Luo, what's wrong with you?"
Shen Qingyou heard his weak voice and realized something was off. She placed her hand on his forehead and frowned. Why is it so hot?
"Li Luo, Li Luo!"
Li Luo knew Shen Qingyou was calling his name, but he didn't even have the strength to respond.
He was running a high fever. Without hesitation, Shen Qingyou carried him on her back and struggled to bring him downstairs. Then, with him on her, she quickly rushed toward the hospital...
"Zhang Shaocong, Li Luo is sick. Do you want to come quickly?"
"…"
"Yes, yes, I'm heading to Jiangcheng People's Hospital now!"
…
"Looking for Dr. Li? Li Haoran? I know him, I know him!"
After hanging up the phone, Shen Qingyou continued to speed up. The car roared down the winding mountain road toward Beiyuan City People's Hospital.
As the best hospital in Jiangcheng, during this peak time for medical treatment, the entrance was already crowded with private cars. Shen Qingyou anxiously honked the horn, but the congested traffic made it impossible to move an inch.
Just when Shen Qingyou was at a loss for what to do, she saw Li Haoran among the crowd, accompanied by several doctors pushing an ambulance, anxiously looking around. Opening the car door, she shouted, "Dr. Li, we're here!"
Li Haoran saw Shen Qingyou and a look of surprise flashed across his golden-rimmed eyes. "Dr. Li, it was Zhang Shaocong who sent us to find you!"
Upon hearing Zhang Shaocong's name, Li Haoran's expression changed immediately. He quickly signaled for everyone to hurry toward Shen Qingyou's car. "Doctor Li, hurry! Li Luo has already lost consciousness!"
"Serene, don't worry, leave it to me, leave it to me!" Shen Qingyou anxiously shouted at Li Haoran.
Although it had been a long time since he last saw Shen Qingyou, a flicker of excitement passed through Li Haoran's heart. However, at that moment, a more pressing issue lay before him. "Hurry, hurry, get him into the Emergency Room!"
Afterward, Li Haoran made a phone call, and a doctor rushed out from the medical building. "You stay here and take care of parking the car!"
After giving him that instruction, Li Haoran quickly ran inside with Shen Qingyou. It was only then that he realized he was already drenched in sweat from the anxiety of the situation.
"Director Li, I'm sorry, I'm sorry!"
Although Shen Qingyou tried her best to keep her tone steady and normal, her urgency and breathlessness were evident, along with an uncontrollable sob.
"Director Li, I'm sorry. This time, we might not be able to collaborate. Li Luo is going to miss today's audition opportunity!"
Despite feeling immense regret, he was sick; health was paramount. Shen Qingyou felt frustrated with herself for not noticing anything unusual about him earlier that morning when they had been together.
"Director Li, do you really want to keep this role for Li Luo?"
When Director Li had called earlier in anger, she never expected that he would now be willing to help Li Luo retain the role. After hanging up the phone and looking around, a wave of fear suddenly enveloped her. Two years ago, it was here that her father was pushed into the Emergency Room and never came out again. "Li Luo, please don’t let this happen..."
She didn't know when it started, but Shen Qingyou's body began to tremble violently. A chill wrapped tightly around her as she hugged herself. However, she couldn't fend off the coldness that swept over her. She was terrified of facing life and death separation and feared that the past would repeat itself today. She didn’t want that; she didn’t want that...
"Serene! Serene!"
A voice urgently called her name. Looking up, she saw Zhang Shaocong's anxious face reflected in her vision.
"Zhang Shaocong!"
A cold sensation washed over her face as tears began to flood down without her realizing it. Seeing Shen Qingyou's tear-streaked face made Zhang Shaocong's heart tighten as he embraced her curled-up body. "It's okay, it's okay!"
He gently patted her back, comforting her as one would soothe an injured animal. He was eager to know why she was crying. Could it be that she and Li Luo had developed a bond that transcended their professional relationship?
Lost in her sorrow, Shen Qingyou was completely unaware that her actions had caused Zhang Shaocong to misunderstand the situation. The way Zhang Shaocong held her also led others to misinterpret their relationship.
A flicker of inexplicable emotion passed through Li Haoran's eyes, and then he lightly cleared his throat. Shen Qingyou immediately pushed Zhang Shaocong away and rushed to Li Haoran's side, gripping his arms tightly. "How is he? How is he?"
"He's fine; it was just a brief fainting spell due to a high fever. He has been treated and is awake now!"
Her anxious heart finally settled down. Thankfully, this was not a cursed place; the tragedy did not repeat itself here.
Li Luo, now conscious, was wheeled out of the Emergency Room. He managed a weak smile at Shen Qingyou, but when he saw the tear stains on her face, his smile instantly froze at the corners of his mouth.
"You scared me to death!"
"Scared you to death? Then why are you still standing here?"
...
In the VIP room, Li Luo felt like an emperor enjoying Shen Qingyou's attentive care. After giving a few instructions, Zhang Shaocong hurriedly left. Once he stepped out of the room, a hint of disappointment flashed in Li Luo's eyes. Although it quickly faded, Shen Qingyou noticed it. Did these two brothers have some unresolved issues?
"Shen Qingyou, are you angry?"
Shen Qingyou remained silent, continuing to peel the apple in her hands.
"Shen Qingyou, did you cry just now?"
Silence continued...
"Shen Qingyou, have you fallen in love with me?"
"Eh?"
The Fruit Knife slipped in her hand, cutting into her own skin, and blood immediately oozed out.
"You foolish woman, can't you even peel an apple properly?"
Li Luo didn't think twice and pulled Shen Qingyou's hand, bringing it to his mouth and sucking on the blood bead. Shen Qingyou shot him a glare: "What, are you seeing ghosts?"
Li Luo was taken aback, confused.
"I fell in love with you? Unless the sun rises in the west and the waters of the Yangtze River flow backward!"
In her heart, she held onto a promise made with another man, a man who filled all her thoughts and emotions. Even without Qing Cang, she wouldn't fall for this guy; she had no interest in relationships with older men.
"Don't say things like that too absolutely!"
Li Luo's lips suddenly curled into his usual wicked smile as he released Shen Qingyou's hand, his eyes glinting with mischief.
"Hey, where are you going?"
"Going out for some fresh air!"
Shen Qingyou shot Li Luo an annoyed look before walking out of the hospital room. However, after just a few steps, she was called back by Li Haoran.
"Serene, long time no see!"
"Doctor Li, long time no see!"
"It's been two years; you've become distant with me. Aren't you supposed to call me Li Haoran?"
Li Haoran smiled gently with a hint of affection at Shen Qingyou. Over the past two years, the changes in her were remarkable; the resilience in her eyes made her appear like an orchid growing in the wild, weathered by wind and sun, exuding a graceful demeanor.
Shen Qingyou stuck out her tongue in embarrassment. This gesture brought a faint smile to Li Haoran's face. "Serene, how have you been over the past year?"
"Good. Look at me, I've gained quite a bit of weight compared to two years ago, right?"
Where have you gained weight? She had clearly slimmed down quite a bit, but she did look more spirited and sunnier!
Li Haoran wanted to say more, but Shen Qingyou's phone in her pocket kept ringing incessantly. She glanced apologetically at Li Haoran. "That ancestor is causing trouble again. I need to go in now. I'll find you when I have time!"
With that, she hurried toward the hospital room. Li Haoran stared at her back for a moment before walking to the door. Shen Qingyou noticed a man peeking around the corner. "Hey, who are you looking for?"
"Uh, I'm not looking for anyone!"
The man avoided Shen Qingyou's gaze and quickly walked away. However, after taking a few steps, he turned back to look at her again. This was a high-end VIP ward; ordinary people couldn't just walk in. The man seemed suspicious, so Shen Qingyou immediately called security. When the man saw the security personnel approaching, he shot an angry glance at Shen Qingyou and swiftly disappeared down the corridor.
"Sister Shen, it's all clear now!"
The security guard apologized to Shen Qingyou.
"You know who is staying here; those entertainment reporters are everywhere. You need to be careful. Li Luo doesn't want any news about his illness leaking out; you know what to do!"
Shen Qingyou spoke sternly to the two security guards. The hospital was indeed making money; they had paid a high price for security to protect this privacy.
The guards nodded quickly. "Sister Shen, don't worry! We will be extra vigilant!"
After giving the guards a few more instructions, Shen Qingyou re-entered the hospital room with a cold expression. "What's wrong now?"
"I need to use the restroom!"
"Then just go!"
Shen Qingyou shot a glare at Li Luo and said, "You can't possibly want me to serve you even when you're going to the bathroom, right?"
"Yes, I can't handle it alone!"
"You?"
"I have the medicine bottle; I can't wipe myself!"
Shen Qingyou was completely speechless at Li Luo's shameless behavior. The saying 'when a person is despicable, they become invincible' was perfectly suited to him.
...
"Are you done yet?"
Shen Qingyou held up the IV bottle and asked impatiently outside the bathroom door.
"Not yet!"
...
"Are you ready yet?"
"Not yet!"
...
"Are you done yet?"
Shen Qingyou looked at the time; it had already been half an hour since he went in.
“Nothing!”
“Are you constipated?”
Even the most good-tempered person couldn't help but want to curse in this situation.
Finally, the sound of the toilet flushing came from inside. After a while, a relieved Li Luo walked out: “Yeah, I’m constipated. What are you going to do about it?”
Seeing Shen Qingyou's exasperated expression, Li Luo felt incredibly good; being sick could actually come with such treatment.
That night, exhausted Shen Qingyou collapsed on the sofa and fell into a deep sleep. However, the cat-like ancestor was too excited to sleep. The TV volume was turned up to the maximum, as if it were opposing Shen Qingyou. “Shen Qingyou, I can’t sleep. Come chat with me for a bit!”
“Shen Qingyou, I’m thirsty. Pour me a glass of water!”
“Shen Qingyou, I need to pee. Help me to the bathroom!”
After being woken up for the fourth time by Li Luo, Shen Qingyou emerged from his dreams with panda eyes, ignoring Li Luo's howls behind him. He left the ward; if he continued to waste time with this ancestor, he would be discharged while she would probably need to be hospitalized.
Curled up on a bench in the corridor, Shen Qingyou stared at the empty starry sky, feeling completely awake. The hospital night was eerily quiet, making one feel somewhat scared. The wind blew against him, sending chills down his spine. At the end of the corridor, it seemed like there was always a shadow moving about, and then footsteps gradually approached from afar.
“Ah!”
When a pair of hands landed on his shoulders, Shen Qingyou let out a scream: “Serene, what’s wrong with you?”
Hearing Zhang Shaocong's voice made his heart drop back down from his throat. He turned around: “Zhang Shaocong, you came to the hospital this late?”
“Is he asleep?”
Zhang Shaocong, looking exhausted, sat beside Shen Qingyou and asked softly, "Is he watching TV again? You know he's like a cat!"
Zhang Shaocong smiled faintly. "Serene, you've worked hard!"
"This is what I should do!"
It was her job; how could she complain about the hard work?
"Serene, tomorrow, please hand this to Luo."
Zhang Shaocong placed a Bank Card in Shen Qingyou's hand. After all, he was her own brother; why would he ask her, an outsider, to deliver it?
"Zhang Shaocong, is there some misunderstanding between you two?"
Shen Qingyou voiced her concern. Zhang Shaocong stood up, resting his hands on the armrest behind him, gazing at the bright starry sky. The clear moonlight enveloped him, revealing a hint of sadness on his face.
Neither he nor Shen Qingyou dared to ask further, but she returned the Bank Card to Zhang Shaocong. "Zhang Shaocong, I'm just a worker; please don't put me in a difficult position!"
Zhang Shaocong looked at Shen Qingyou, sighed, and put the Bank Card back into his bag. "Serene, are you hungry? How about I treat you to some late-night snacks?"
At his suggestion, Shen Qingyou realized she was indeed a bit hungry.
Gently pushing open the hospital room door, she saw that Li Luo was already asleep. She closed the door again and walked out of the hospital with Zhang Shaocong. Around the corner from the hospital was a barbecue restaurant. It was already midnight and not many people were around, so when the Boss saw Zhang Shaocong and Shen Qingyou, he warmly greeted them. "Welcome! My grilled steak is famous throughout Jiangcheng; how about one for each of you?"
"Sure, let's have one order and a case of beer!"
"Alright!"
“Serene, how about having a drink with me?”
In Shen Qingyou's memory, Zhang Shaocong has always been the image of maturity and composure. Today, what is going on? The furrow in his brow reveals an unmistakable sorrow, and the sadness in his eyes is thick and unshakeable. Could it be because of Li Luo's illness?
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