[101]
The rain outside the ward knocked on the window, and the bean-sized water droplets slid down the glass. The weather in late autumn always makes people's hands and feet slightly cold, but today, Chi Qiu doesn't feel cold.
Chi Qiu raised his head: "Lu Ming..."
Lu Ming knew how to control the situation. Before Chi Qiu opened his mouth, he said first: "I know you haven't completely forgiven me, but don't rush to reject me. Ji Yanchen's going abroad should be because of his own work. Is it right?"
Chi Qiu hasn't told Lu Ming yet that Ji Yanchen is doing something for him abroad, and he can return to China at any time. But Chi Qiu wanted to hear what Lu Ming would say, so he kept a little selfishness and didn't speak clearly.
"Um."
When Lu Ming got Chi Qiu's answer, he couldn't help but feel a little extra joy. Soon, he suppressed his joy, and turned to look at Chi Qiu sincerely: "The distant water cannot save the nearby fire."
If it was based on Lu Ming at the age of 17, Chi Qiu could probably imagine what Lu Ming's expression was like at the moment. Therefore, he thought about it, and instead of following what Lu Ming said, he deliberately said: "I can also find Brother Ning."
"Chi Qiu." Lu Ming turned serious and analyzed for him, "You should know better than me that Ji Feining is different from us, he is very busy."
Chi Qiu didn't expect Lu Ming to say this, he was sensitively poked at the shortcoming, thinking that Lu Ming was reminding himself that he had brazenly troubled the Ji family brothers many times.
"..."
In fact, Chi Qiu knows this better than anyone else. It's just that apart from the Ji family brothers, he has no other friends to rely on. His world has only been that small since he was 11 years old.
The temperature in Chi Qiu's heart dropped, and he regretted the act of digging a hole for himself.
Chi Qiu looked away awkwardly, and said embarrassingly: "I will remember everything they helped me, and I will find a way to repay it in the future."
Having said that, he suddenly froze. Because he has nothing now, can't do anything, and his eyes are blind again.
What can he give back to the Ji family brothers in the future? Although I have saved Ji Yanchen's life, the Ji family has repaid this kindness long ago.
Chi Qiu could not help but accept the sound, and lowered his head in frustration, causing the wound to sting.
Lu Ming knew that what he said was wrong, and hurriedly proved: "I mean, I have done wrong things to you before, so I am willing to help you without any burden on you. And I will do well , will not let you down, I promise!"
He had to find an appropriate excuse for Chi Qiu to accept his kindness, such as "make up".
Chi Qiu couldn't help doubting his own ears. Lu Ming's seemingly unrequited words made him very confused. Has Lu Ming really changed
He was about to ask, but his lips and teeth moved, but before the words came out, Lu Ming said, "I have a request, I hope you can agree to it."
Chi Qiu's heart tightened instantly, and he leaned back. He didn't know what Lu Ming would propose.
But what Chi Qiu didn't expect was that Lu Ming had indeed changed. To be precise, Lu Ming seems to have regained his 17-year-old personality.
Lu Ming was cheeky and refused to leave: "Chi Qiu, I hope you can stay with me temporarily during your medical treatment."
Chi Qiu was stunned.
...
On the first night in the hospital, Chi Qiu suffered from insomnia because he slept too much during the day.
He did not readily agree to Lu Ming's request. Perhaps because he didn't know how to answer Lu Ming, Chi Qiu simply closed his eyes and pretended to be asleep.
Lu Ming lay on a folding bed next to his bed, breathing steadily. He made an appointment for Chi Qiu's examination tomorrow morning, looking at the time on his phone, he tossed and turned. During this time, he was afraid that he would disturb Chi Qiu, so he moved very little, but his small voice was still heard by Chi Qiu.
Chi Qiu opened his eyes and "looked" at the dark ceiling.
The lights were turned on in the ward, and Lu Ming immediately sat up and apologized: "Did it bother you?"
"Turn off the light, you'll sleep better." Chi Qiu remembered that Lu Ming didn't like to leave lights on when he slept.
"No need." Lu Ming had to see Chi Qiu clearly so that he could feel at ease, "I'm a bit insomniac, sit down for a while, you go to sleep."
Lu Ming said that, but his throat seemed to be filled with sand and stones. His exhaustion wasn't enough to make him fall asleep, and his worries outweighed everything else. He was worried about Chi Qiu's inspection tomorrow.
Chi Qiu noticed Lu Ming's worry, and after a short thought, he said, "I can't sleep either." His body was covered in bruises, and he couldn't turn sideways, so he could only lie flat on the bed.
Lu Ming rubbed the back of his hand: "Is the wound still hurting?"
Chi Qiu shook his head, but after lying down for a long time, his head hurt when he just moved his neck, he exhaled: "Ah!"
Lu Ming lowered his face and looked nervous: "Is it too painful to sleep? Let me see."
"No." Chi Qiu pursed his lips, and then let go, "I moved around, I'm fine. Maybe it's because I've been lying still for too long, and I'm fine during the day."
Lu Ming nodded, and lightly pressed and rubbed the back of Chi Qiu's neck with both hands, until his fingertips turned red before he stopped.
In the quiet ward, the sound of the wind blowing against the window can be heard.
Lu Ming asked him, "Is it better?"
"much better."
Lu Ming sat down again: "Chi Qiu, if you can't sleep, why don't we... talk?"
"Okay." Chi Qiu blinked, but did not refuse.
He wanted to sit up, but Lu Ming habitually supported his back, lifted him up, and put a pillow for him. He accidentally coughed, and Lu Ming immediately poured a glass of warm water and handed it to Chi Qiu.
Chi Qiu never knew that Lu Ming's meticulous care could be so quick.
All he knew was that Lu Ming hadn't had a good rest since sending him to the hospital, and he couldn't bear it: "You are so tall, you can't sleep well here. Mom should come over tomorrow, so you can go back and have a rest. "
Lu Ming is not willing to leave, he is afraid that if he leaves, he will not see Chi Qiu again: "The folding bed is long enough, so I can sleep for a few days without any problem."
Chi Qiu wondered: "Aren't you tired? Your throat is hoarse."
Lu Ming poured a glass of water decisively, and drank it in a few sips: "Just drink some water."
Chi Qiu felt that Lu Ming was unreasonable, so he sullenly put down the water glass in his hand and stopped drinking. He used a small protest to get Lu Ming to compromise.
Unexpectedly, Lu Ming calmly tucked him in the quilt. Chi Qiu frowned, he didn't know how many times Lu Ming had tucked in the quilt this day.
And Lu Ming's movements were cautious, for fear of hurting Chi Qiu, he said softly, "The swelling has subsided a little." His voice was very low, like a lullaby at night, "Chi Qiu."
"..."
"Chi Qiu." He insisted on calling Chi Qiu to answer him.
Listening to his hoarse voice, Chi Qiu lowered his brows and asked, "What are you doing?"
Lu Ming hesitated for a while, then said over and over again: "What I mentioned just now, I want you to live with me back, actually has no other meaning, don't get me wrong."
He sat down with his feet spread apart, crossed his fingers and put them between his knees: "Maybe I was worrying too much... After Mom comes back, it will be really difficult for Lin Yuming to get close to you again. But that home is also Chi Xia's home, Lin Yuming is her biological father, and she will not sit idly by when the time comes."
No one can stop Chi Xia from going home, including Chi Qiu.
Lu Minghui made this request not because he wanted to take advantage of this opportunity, but because he was worried that Chi Qiu would sue Lin Yuming in the future, and Chi Xia would embarrass Chi Qiu.
Although Chi Lanyan will protect Chi Qiu, Chi Xia is also her child after all. It is very difficult to level a bowl of water, and Lu Ming is afraid that he will not be able to arrive in time when Chi Qiu is wronged again.
So after thinking about it, Lu Ming thought that it would be the safest and most appropriate for Chi Qiu to go back and live with him for a while.
He reflected that he had raised it so abruptly that it was difficult for Chi Qiu to agree.
He even blamed himself for his scheming, which made Chi Qiu no longer trust him without any scruples.
Lu Ming took a deep breath in a low mood, pinched his fingertips hard, and pinched out the white marks: "Grandpa's health is much better. I went to him the day before yesterday and mentioned to him that we are going to divorce... "
Chi Qiu's eyes widened, and he said in surprise, "You said that?"
"Yes." Lu Ming paused and said hastily, "Don't worry, I will take care of this matter and won't let the Lu family disturb you at all."
Lu Ming smiled bitterly, thinking that the only person who bothers Chi Qiu now may be him alone.
Chi Qiu's neck was sore, the divorce he was looking forward to the day before made him speechless now.
Lu Ming seemed to have made up his mind, gritted his teeth and said, "After Lin Yuming's matter is over, I will send you home as soon as possible. If you are worried, we will go through the divorce procedures first. If you are still worried, I will You can move out of the villa and live nearby."
He regressed so far only because of a worry.
"Chi Qiu, you can't see your eyes now, it will be easier to adapt to living in a familiar environment. You can let Aunt Su live with you, and Aunt Zhang will be there too. I know I shouldn't worry about it, but I suggest you It would be better to avoid meeting Chi Xia in the near future."
Lu Ming has already made plans to let Lu Fengshen move back to the hotel and give his villa to Chi Qiu to live in.
At home, Lu Fengshen sneezed abruptly. He thought to himself that being a man and treating others was good, so the first thing he thought of was Ji Yanchen who had offended him recently.
Lu Fengshen touched his chin, suspecting that he was scolded by Ji Yanchen behind his back... He flipped through a page of the recipe in his hand, hoping that when he visited Chi Qiu in the hospital tomorrow, he would not have to see this unreasonable little bastard.
The night rain outside the window stopped unknowingly, and the autumn wind was rustling, also beating against the window.
Facing Lu Ming who was always thinking about himself, Chi Qiu fell into deep thought. As time passed by, Lu Ming relaxed his breathing, thinking that Chi Qiu was sleepy.
In order to prevent Chi Qiu from getting into trouble, Lu Ming said, "If you don't want to, then don't take my words seriously and don't worry."
"..."
"After me, I might still go to your place every day. I hope you don't refuse me to see you. Anyway, I... I think I'm better than Ji Yanchen."
Lu Ming's "self-recommendation" was embarrassing no matter how he heard it.
Finally, Lu Ming shut his mouth embarrassingly.
Chi Qiu squeezed the quilt: "I'm not worrying about this matter." He explained, "I'm just thinking about how to tell Mom so that she will agree to let me live with you for a while."
Lu Ming was stunned.
Chi Qiu said in a muffled voice: "It's obvious that I'm divorced, and I'm still going to live with you...it's strange." He cared about Lu Ming quietly, and his ears turned red, "So turn off the lights and go to sleep, don't interfere with my reasoning. "
"Pool..."
"Go turn off the lights now and go to sleep!" Chi Qiu became a little unreasonable.
However, Lu Ming inexplicably likes such a straightforward Chi Qiu, and his hanging heart finally let go. The smile on Lu Ming's face was bright. He turned off the light and lay down on the folding bed: "Good night."
"..."
"Chi Qiu, good night."
Chi Qiu blushed and urged: "Understood, good night." Finally, "Go to sleep."