Chapter 44

  After this incident, Yuan Zhi became very sensitive and rarely allowed outsiders to enter the ward. He also never left easily, unless necessary, he would wait for Wu Shu to bring food before going out briefly, sometimes just to drink two bottles of hot water or buy some fruit.

  He Sheng's diet needs to be especially careful now. Wu Shu consulted the doctor's advice and made different dishes for her every day. Seeing the originally good child become like this, she didn't feel good in her heart either. Moreover, it was Yuan Zhi who loved He Sheng so much that he couldn't bear it.

  "Eat a little less, you can't eat too much now. Let's have fewer but more meals, and I'll keep the rest warm for you." Wu Aunt smiled as she took the small bowl from He Song's hands, lest the child be greedy and unaware of his hunger or fullness.

  He Shuang licked her lips and smiled awkwardly. She had a good appetite to begin with, but now that she was restricting her food intake, she was always hungry.

  "In another week, you'll be able to leave the hospital. After you recover, Aunt Wu will cook many delicious dishes for you, and we'll make up for all the nutrients you've lost." She said as she helped He Song adjust his collar.

  "Okay, I'm going to eat a lot."

  "Hmm, I'll fatten you up nice and plump."

  Yuan Zhi quickly came in with a thermos, and Wu Shu looked at him and said: "Today I'll help He Song wash up, you little guy has been tired for the past few days, take a rest."

  "No need, you go back first, I'm fine." Yuan Zhi's tone was light, but his attitude was very firm.

  Wu Shu looked at He Song helplessly, and He Song smiled, "It's okay."

  "Ah, anyway, it's all grown up now. Let Yuan Zhi give you a bath, how inconvenient is that?" Wu Shu said in a low voice.

  He Sheng looked rather embarrassed and scratched his head, "He just helped me wash my face, I did the rest myself."

  "Will wiping myself not pull on the wound?"

  "It's okay, just be more careful next time."

  Wu Aunt knew she couldn't outdo Yuan Zhi this time, so in the end she picked up the thermos that needed washing from last time and left.

  Yuan Zhi fetched water in the bathroom and walked out with a basin, putting it on the counter and twisting a towel to wipe her face. "Is the water temperature okay?"

  He Sheng buried his face in the towel and nodded, muttering: "Just right!"

  Yuan Zhi is not a meticulous person, but every time he cleans up for He Sheng, he is exceptionally careful. He uses a warm towel to wipe the child at least twice, and only stops when the child is sparkling clean and steaming with water vapor.

  After wiping her limbs and back, she walked to the bathroom with her arms around her. Yuan Zhi stood at the door with his back to her, holding onto He Sheng's arm to keep her balanced, waiting for her to finish washing before sending her back to bed. This routine had to be repeated twice a day. Yuan Zhi never complained of being tired, but seeing He Sheng grow thinner by the day was heartbreaking. However, there was nothing he could do; Yuan Zhi was too stubborn, especially this time.

  At night, Yuan Zhi still slept on the sofa, but often had nightmares and couldn't sleep soundly. He dreamed that He Sheng walked towards the operating room without looking back, no matter how he called him, he couldn't be called back. After waking up with a start, his heart would race for a long time before calming down, then he would stare at He Sheng who was sleeping peacefully until dawn.

  The washbasin in the bathroom was trampled this morning, Yuan Zhi supported He Song to finish the toilet and turned around to run to the supermarket to buy again.

  There were several small shops near the hospital, Yuan Zhi quickly picked out a basin and rushed to the hospital. When he arrived at the entrance of the inpatient department, he ran into someone he didn't particularly get along with. He had thought about ignoring him and running up directly, but ended up being stopped by him instead.

  Gu Wei's complexion didn't look very good, probably hadn't slept well, with bloodshot eyes.

  He dragged the impatient Yuan Zhi to one side and anxiously asked, "How is Shu Yun? I haven't seen her for a long time and don't know about her situation."

  Yuan Shuyun had not yet been transferred to a general ward, and there was little time for visits, especially since Zhu Meiyu was taking care of Gu Weiguo, leaving no hope at all.

  However, this question was not suitable for Yuan Zhi either. He was very annoyed and pushed the person away, wanting to leave. Gu Wei pulled him back with force and shouted, "I'm asking you a question! What's going on with her?"

  Yuan Zhi yelled back without any politeness: "I don't know what you're talking about, get the hell away from me."

  "She's your sister, and you actually told me you didn't know?" Gu Wei tightly grabbed his clothes to prevent him from leaving, glaring at him with anger, "Is the only one in your eyes that ugly woman? You'd better be clear that Yuan Shuyun is related to you by blood."

  Yuan Zhi was taken aback, and immediately punched Gu Wei in the face, gritting his teeth as he leaned in close. "Sister? I'm telling you, I'd be delighted if she died sooner rather than later. What I hate the most is that we share the same blood, damn it's disgusting!"

  Gu Wei's eyes widened in incredulity, and he immediately clenched his fist and punched him in the stomach. "Are you speaking human language? Bastard! Apologize to me, apologize!"

  "Apologize my ass!" Yuan Zhi seemed to have gone back to that day, reliving the scene of He Sheng's desperate struggle, and his violent tendencies suddenly flared up, with all four limbs striking out at Gu Wei.

  The two men were fighting and couldn't be separated, with many people watching from the sidelines in the room. Many doctors and nurses also rushed out after hearing the commotion, and several tried to intervene to pull them apart, but the fight was too intense and there was no gap for them to step in. In the end, several hospital security guards were called over to surround the two men, gradually shrinking the space until they finally calmed down.

  One person sat in a corner, leaning against the wall and panting heavily. The onlookers who had gathered to watch the commotion slowly dispersed. Those who had tried to mediate also left, muttering to themselves as they realized the two combatants were no longer capable of fighting. Yuan Zhi wiped the blood from his mouth with the back of his hand, threw the broken basin into the trash can again, and stood up to leave once more.

  Gu Wei stood up and called out to him, "Yuan Zhi, you should be fair to Shu Yun, she didn't do anything wrong."

  It's still early now. Outside in the green belt, patients wearing hospital gowns are exercising their bodies. The sun has just risen, and it's a brand new day.

  Yuan Zhi didn't make a sound, his footsteps paused slightly before continuing to walk outside. Yes, Yuan Shuyun wasn't wrong, but where did He Song go wrong?

  Two young men were fighting at the time when Yan Bai came to He Sheng's ward, holding a steaming bowl of vegetable porridge. He had come several times before, but due to Yuan Zhi's unfriendly attitude, he hadn't said much or stayed for long.

  "Big Brother Yan!" He Sheng called out with a smile.

  "How's it going today?" Yan Bai put the porridge on the counter and pulled over a chair from one side to sit down.

  "It's okay, Dr. Zhang said I can be discharged from the hospital in another week." He Song's complexion was still good today, not as pale and sickly as before, but compared to his previous rosy complexion, there was still a big gap.

  Huan Xiang specially found Yuan Chongyang to talk about the kidney transplant incident. The man in a high position said, "I'm a businessman, everything is based on my own interests. Although this matter violates ethics, I've supported her for so many years, shouldn't I get some returns?"

  He Sheng was still a minor, and the surgical consent form was signed by Yuan Chongyang in private as his guardian, so outsiders were unaware of it. The fact that he concealed it so tightly was also due to the constraints of moral bottom line, but the force was not strong enough.

  Yan Bai had full sympathy for He Sheng's experience, whether in the past or now, and also had a share of inexplicable guilt. The solemn words before the operation now seemed particularly hypocritical.

  He handed the porridge to He Song, watching as the child smiled and ate mouthful by mouthful. After a long while, he said, "Isn't it strange, Yan Ge? You've gotten your body into such a state."

  He Sheng's spoon paused in mid-air as he looked at him with a hint of surprise, then shook his head and said, "It's not your problem!"

  "Do you hate those other people?"

  He Sheng finally lost his appetite, staring at the plastic bowl with greenish white porridge, and after a moment, he honestly said: "Actually, I'm still quite angry. Before, I was always secretly afraid that if I lost something, I would die. Later, Yuan Zhi kept showing me data, so I wasn't so scared anymore."

  As for Yuan Zhi's behavior, comforting her was also a way of consoling himself.

  He Sheng looked at Yan Bai with a somewhat embarrassed expression, as if these words were quite embarrassing. He then continued: "However, if one kidney could keep Yuan Shuyun alive, I would have agreed to it even if you had told me in advance and let me prepare myself mentally. But now I feel it's such a pity!"

  Yan Bai listened attentively, and at this time raised an eyebrow, "What a pity?"

  He Sheng pursed his lips, looking very hesitant.

  "Go on, it's all right, no matter what you say, Brother Yan won't scold you!" Yan Bai encouraged with a smile.

  He Sheng hesitated for a moment before saying, "I should have made demands on Yuan Zhi's father, but now there is no opportunity."

  "What do you want to ask for?"

  "Let him be a little nicer to Yuan Zhi, and when they meet, he can show some concern for his own son like an ordinary father." She lowered her head, "Yuan Zhi really needs this kind of inquiry from him, even though on the surface he always seems indifferent."

  Based on previous cases, Yan Bai thought that her request would be related to Yuan Zhi, so she wasn't surprised, but rather felt a sense of nostalgia. She thought about how Yuan Zhi had reacted when she first arrived, and compared it to now, the difference was like heaven and earth.

  He nodded, "This request of yours may also come true in the future."

  He Sheng's eyes lit up, "Why?"

  "It's a secret!"

  The Yuan family has only two children, and Yuan Chongyang's fondness for Yuan Shuyun is genuine. Including the inheritance of property in the future, they have always considered this precious daughter. However, after going through this experience, it's hard to say now. The Yuan family's huge enterprise can't be placed on someone without a future. Yuan Shuyun has too many variables, and even if you don't want to admit it, you can't change the fact that her life is fragile. Who knows, she might not see tomorrow's sun. So, only Yuan Zhi is left. His birth may not be clean, but he is still a member of the Yuan family after all. Compared to an outsider without blood ties, Yuan Chongyang would rather choose Yuan Zhi to take on the responsibility that needs to be shouldered after his retirement.

  But he didn't want He Sheng to know these reasons, and the harsh reality of society would only make this child even more desperate.

  Yan Bai glanced at his watch and stood up, "I'll leave first, rest well, I'll come visit you again in a few days."

  He Sheng nodded, "See you later, Yan Ge."

  "Goodbye!"

  Yan Bai turned around and walked out, closing the door behind her. The corridor was crowded with people coming and going, mostly patients' families carrying toiletries and looking anxious.

  He looked at Yuan Zhi who had been standing there for a long time, his eyes scanning him up and down, and raised an eyebrow, "Fighting?"

  "It's none of your business." Yuan Zhi said without raising his eyes, his tone cold and hard, clearly not wanting to bother with this person.

  Yan BaiTing helplessly shook his head and said: "I've already brought breakfast, remember to eat something after you go in, I'll leave first."

  Yuan Zhi stood silently against the wall for a while after everyone disappeared, then wiped his face and carried the basin inside.

  He Shuang sat on the bed drinking porridge with a small mouth, heard the sound and raised his head, then froze, "What's wrong with your face? Did you fight with someone?"

  "It's nothing." Yuan Zhi walked over to her bedside and poked her face, "You haven't even brushed your teeth, and you're eating already, how unsanitary!"

  He Sheng stopped what he was doing, "Then I won't eat." His eyes blinked at him, "But who did you fight with?"

  "Nobody." Yuan Zhi obviously didn't want to say more, lifted the basin in his hand and said, "I'll wash your hair later today."

  It's been a long time since the operation that he hasn't washed his hair, and He Song has been complaining about the discomfort for days.

  But He Sheng still had a grudge against the wound on his face, unfortunately, no matter how he asked Yuan Zhi, he dodged it cleverly. After brushing his teeth and washing his face, Yuan Zhi brought another basin of water, letting He Sheng lie down on the bed with only his head exposed outside, an empty washbasin placed on the ground.

  Then she poured water from another basin over her head, "Is the water temperature okay?"

  His hair was already very greasy and he could smell the stench himself, which made him even more embarrassed. His face turned red as he stuttered: "It's fine."

  Yuan Zhi smiled and tapped her forehead with his wet hand, "What's this little kid thinking? Your face is so red."

  He Sheng didn't dare look at his face and fumbled with the buttons on his belly, saying in a low voice: "It's too dirty."

  "I don't mind the dirt, what do you mind?" Yuan Zhi put down the towel and applied shampoo evenly to He Song's hair, careful not to hurt her neck. One hand supported the back of her head, while the other slowly combed through her hair strands.

  "It's been ages since I last washed my hair! It stinks!"

  Yuan Zhi leaned in and sniffed hard, "It smells great!"

  He Sheng quickly glanced at him and said, "Of course shampoo smells good when released!"

  "Didn't I make you smell nice?" Yuan Zhi rinsed her with clean water and reapplied shampoo, this time creating more foam, a big white pile of it. "See, now you smell even nicer."

  What kind of talk is this?

  He Sheng's brain moved slightly to refute, but unfortunately, Yuan Zhi's hand was sore and couldn't hold on. The whole head shook like a soccer ball, the movement amplitude was too large, causing the foam to squirt into his eyes. He Sheng hurriedly closed his eyes, and his uncomfortable facial expressions were all tangled together.

  Yuan Zhi was startled, and hurriedly covered her head again, using a towel to wipe her face while scolding: "I told you not to move around! Look, the foam has gotten into your eyes, hasn't it? Is that comfortable?"

  Wiping clean with a towel, He Song rubbed his hands again and opened his eyes to find the corners were all red, looking like a small rabbit, pitiful.

  "I didn't mean to." She rubbed it again and said softly.

  Yuan Zhi glared at her and held her hand more carefully, "Don't move now, if water gets into your eyes again I won't care about you, go wash yourself."

  He Sheng pursed his lips and fell silent.

  Wu Shu had just brought in a pot of hot soup after washing her hair, and Yuan Zhi took it over and handed it to He Song, saying lightly: "Drink it while it's hot, don't eat it if it gets cold."

  She picked up the vegetable porridge from the cabinet and threw it into the trash can without blinking.

  Typing away, still have an exam next Monday, suddenly feel like there's not enough time.

  But being busy is good too, many plans can't keep up with the disappointment of change and are thus ignored.

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