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After a moment of silence, Yibo asked, “Do I look upset?”

“Yes.” Fei nodded and pointed at the space between his eyebrows, “You’ve been frowning.”

Yibo reached out and pressed there.

Suddenly, Cheng’s voice sounded, “Yibo, why did it take you so long to wash Fei’s face?”

As soon as Cheng entered, he saw Yibo and Fei staring at him. He was astounded and said, “You didn’t come out for so long, so they asked me to see what you are doing.”

Yibo gently pushed Fei, “Let’s go.”

Fei glanced at Yibo before walking out. Cheng and Yibo walked behind.

Cheng tilted his head slightly and lowered his voice to ask Yibo, “How are you?”

“I’m fine.” Yibo’s expression was calm.

Cheng put his hand on Yibo’s shoulder and said, “Zhan has woken up, but why are you still so worried?”

Yibo looked up and glanced at him. Cheng took his hand away sensibly.

Fei, who was in the front, entered Zhan’s ward and said something to amuse Zhan and Ziyi.

Yibo walked to the door and did not enter immediately.

Fei sat on the chair beside the sickbed with her two short legs swaying back and forth.

She was making faces to entertain Zhan. Beside her, Cheng sighed, “I also want a daughter.”

Yibo laughed, but his words were unpleasant.

“That’s not gonna happen.”

“You…” Cheng pointed at Yibo, “Do you think I can’t have one?”

Yibo raised his eyebrows, “Does Ziyi want to have a baby with you?”

Cheng snorted, “Apart from her, there are plenty of women who want that.”

Yibo said, “Then hurry up and have one.”

Cheng didn’t know how to answer.

Zhan caught a glimpse of Yibo and Cheng talking at the door, but he was far away and couldn’t hear them.

Yibo felt Zhan’s gaze and looked up.

Zhan looked at Yibo and smiled at him.

Yibo pursed his lips and walked over.

As soon as he approached, Zhan said, “Everyone is here today. I want to go out for a walk.”

“It’s very hot outside.” Yibo rejected his request.

Ziyi couldn’t help but say, “Actually, it’s not that hot…”

However, she was not confident enough and her voice was very low.

Zhan grabbed Yibo’s hand and softly called out, “Yibo.”

It wasn’t coquettish, but it was even harder resist.

Yibo held his hand and nodded, “Alright, let’s go out after breakfast.”

There were two servants coming with Fei today. Yibo turned to look at them. The servants pushed the wheelchair over.

Zhan glanced at the wheelchair and shook his head at Yibo, “I want to walk on my own.”

“No, you’re still very weak.” Yibo’s attitude was firm, “Or you won’t be allowed to go out.”

Zhan bit his lips and stopped talking. Why was he so fierce?

Yibo also realized that his words were improper and said warmly, “Be good.”

Ziyi turned her head away. She came here for a PDA!

In the end, Zhan went out, sitting in the wheelchair. He felt much better than yesterday.

Everyone went out together, and Fei was the happiest one. It had been a first time since she had gone out with Yibo and Zhan. Even though she was just strolling around the hospital garden, Fei was still delighted.

The gardens in the hospital were well greened. There were plants and flowers and small rivers running. The environment was very good, and Zhan’s mood improved accordingly.

Ziyi and Cheng had been trying to make a lively atmosphere, so they were chatting about everything.

Zhan would occasionally join the conversation.

Yibo wasn’t a talkative person, so he basically didn’t say anything.

It was almost noon when Cheng called the Golden Cauldron and asked them to bring food over. They stayed in the hospital for lunch.

When they left in the afternoon, Bowen came with some documents again. Yibo left the ward and chatted with Bowen.

There were only Zhan and Fei in the ward.

“Mommy, I want to use this to make a specimen!” Fei held the small wildflowers she picked.

“Do you know how to do it?”

“Yeah.” Fei carefully placed the flower aside.

Zhan smiled and asked her, “What did you and dad say in the bathroom?”

“In the bathroom?” Fei went to the bathroom a few times and couldn’t figure out which time Zhan was talking about.

Zhan reminded her, “When you and Ziyi came over, your Daddy took you to the bathroom to wash your face.”

“Oh!” Fei nodded, “Nothing!”

She had promised Yibo that she would not tell her mother about him crying, so she would definitely keep it a secret.

Zhan pinched Fei’s little cheek and asked seriously, “Is there really nothing you’re hiding from me?”

Fei shook her head without hesitation. She wouldn’t betray her dad anyway.

Zhan pulled a wry face, “Are there really no secrets between you and daddy?”

Fei hesitated for a moment. It was not good to lie, but she promised her father.

Looking at Fei’s conflicted expression, Zhan knew there were secrets between them.

He didn’t want see Fei so conflicted, so he touched her head and said, “Alright, forget about it.”

When Yibo came back to the ward, he discovered that Fei had fallen asleep by the bed. Zhan made a silent gesture with his index finger on his lips.

Yibo walked over and lowered his voice, “Is she asleep?”

Zhan nodded and whispered, “Carry her to the bed.”

Yibo glanced at Fei and looked up. “Bowen is still here. I’ll have him drive Fei home.”

As he spoke, he bent down to pick Fei up. Zhan reached out and nudged him, “You should drive her home after she woke up.”

Fei was very happy to come to the hospital today. If they drove her home when she was asleep, how disappointed she would be when she woke up?

Hearing that, Yibo thought for a moment and carried Fei onto the sofa. Then he found a thin blanket to cover her.

Then Yibo sat back on the bed. Zhan looked up at him, “Actually, it’s fine if you put her on the bed.”

Yibo poured water for him, looking down. “Children are restless in sleep.”

At this time, Bowen knocked on the door. The door was half-closed.

After knocking twice, he pushed the door open and walked in. “Mr. Wang, everything is ready.”

After saying that, Bowen turned to Zhan and greeted him, “Mrs. Wang.”

Zhan smiled at him.

Yibo looked at him and said, “Go back if you’re done.”

Then Bowen turned around and left.

The ward became very quiet. Zhan sat on the bed, Fei slept on the sofa, and Yibo sat in front of the bed peeling off a pomegranate.

He had a bad temper, but he was exceptionally patient with everything related to Zhan.

Yibo lost a lot of weight, making his figure even sharper than before. Zhan asked gently, “Has it been a hard time?”

Yibo did not look up, concentrating on the pomegranate. “What are you dreaming about?”

Hearing this, Zhan laughed instead. He was waiting for that.

“If you don’t want me to dream, tell me the truth about my current condition.” Zhan stared straight at Yibo, his expression extremely calm.

Yibo stopped peeling the pomegranate, and the pomegranate in his hand was crushed.

There was juice on his fingers, which quickly became sticky.

Zhan took out a wet tissue and wiped Yibo’s hand. His voice was gentle, “I want to know what happened to me. Even if you can hide it from me for a while, you can’t hide it forever. I have the right to know the truth.”

He knew his body better than anyone else. His legs couldn’t move at all, which was definitely not because he had slept for too long.

Yibo maintained that posture without moving or making a sound.

Zhan knew that Yibo was not thinking about how to answer him. He was resisting refusing to answer.

Sometimes it was not a good thing to know someone too well.

Just when Zhan thought that Yibo would not say anything, he said, “Since you always have wild thoughts in the hospital, then let’s leave the hospital.”

“Yibo!” Zhan was a little angry.

Yibo was really stubborn sometimes.

“Let’s get discharged today. I’ll go find the doctor.” Yibo put aside the unpeeled pomegranate in his hand and left.

Zhan looked at his back and wanted to speak, but Yibo walked so fast that he didn’t have a chance.

Yibo was a man of action. He really went to complete the discharge procedures after he said that.

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It was five o’clock in the afternoon when they got home.

Zhan looked through the car window at the house outside, feeling as if he was in another world.

The furnishings in the villa were the same as before.

However, Zhan noticed that there were more servants at home.

Was it arranged by Yibo because he was discharged from the hospital?

Zhan was carried in by Yibo, and he carried Zhan back to the bedroom.

Yibo took off his coat and looked at him seriously. “Everything in the villa is the same as before. If there’s anything you’re not used to, tell me.”

Zhan looked away and ignored Yibo. He could feel that Yibo had been staring at him, probably waiting for his response.

Zhan took a deep breath and turned to ask him, “Where is my phone?”

Yibo became alert, “It’s broken.”

“It’s broken?” Zhan repeated.

“Yes.”

It wasn’t Yibo’s style. If his phone was broken, he should have prepared a new one for him. Even if he didn’t have enough time to buy it, he would say, “I’ll give you a new phone tomorrow.” Instead, he just said “Yes.”

Zhan became serious and looked at Yibo, “I want to use my phone now.”

He stared fixedly at Yibo, not wanting to miss any of the expressions on his face.

Yibo narrowed his eyes and met Zhan’s sharp gaze.

Suddenly, Yibo smiled and said, “You need to have a rest now.”

Zhan reached out and hit him, “What are you laughing at? I want to use my phone now!”

Yibo held his hand and kissed it. “Take a rest first,” he said softly.

He was too gentle, which made Zhan feel he was messing around for no reason. Zhan snorted and lay into the quilt. He pulled the quilt over his head and wrapped himself tightly.

He said in a low voice from under the blanket, “I need to rest. Don’t disturb me.”

“I won’t disturb you. I can accompany you.” Yibo came closer, as if he was going to lift the quilt in the next second.

Zhan refused, “No need.”

Yibo reached out to pull the blanket.

Zhan held the blanket tightly. “I told you not to disturb me.”

“I won’t disturb you. Pull the blanket away and don’t cover your head.” Yibo let go and said patiently.

Zhan loosened his grip, and Yibo lifted the blanket a little, exposing Zhan’s head.

Zhan looked at him and said, “You can go now.”

Yibo raised his eyebrows, but Zhan glared at him. Suddenly, he bent over and kissed Zhan, “I’m leaving.”

Zhan gestured for him to hurry up and leave. He watched as Yibo stood up and left. When the door closed, he slowly lifted all the blankets, and looked down at his legs.

When he was discharged from the hospital, Yibo helped him change into comfortable clothes.

Zhan pursed his lips tightly. He tried to move his legs again and again, but failed again, but the upper half of his body was still flexible.

Zhan turned over and fell to the ground.

The room was carpeted, so it didn’t hurt much. However, there was still a muffled sound.

In the next moment, the door was pushed open.

In Yibo’s house, who else could push open the master bedroom door?

Zhan did not turn around, still lying on the ground. The muffled sound of footsteps drew closer and closer.

Zhan said suddenly, “Get out.”

The sound of footsteps paused for a moment, but soon it sounded again, and it was getting closer and closer.

The uneasiness and anxiety that Zhan had accumulated in his heart erupted at this moment.

“Didn’t you hear me? Don’t come any closer!”

Yibo walked over to him and crouched down. Without saying a word, he reached out to hug him.

“Let me go!” Zhan coldly refused.

Yibo’s expression remained the same, and he still reached out to hug him.

Zhan’s reaction became even more intense. He pushed Yibo away forcefully, “I told you to get out. Don’t touch me! Get out!”

Of course, Yibo wouldn’t go out. He reached out and hugged Zhan into his arms tightly.

Zhan could not break free. He had been weak all the time, and he was a little tired from what he had done just now.

Embraced by Yibo, Zhan remained motionless.

“In the future…” Zhan paused slightly, his voice as soft as a mosquito’s, “Can I stand up?”

Yibo immediately answered, “Yes.”

Zhan shook his head, “You lied to me. I don’t believe you.”

Zhan was a little paranoid, but unlike Yibo, he felt that he could still remain calm for the time being.

“If I say yes, then yes.” Yibo was very calm, as sure and confident as before. He gently patted Zhan’s back and comforted him, “Believe me.”

Zhan still shook his head, “You’ve been lying to me.”

“Xiao Zhan.” Yibo called his name solemnly, “I’ll get angry.”

Zhan looked down and bit him hard on the shoulder. When he tasted the blood, he did not let go.

Yibo did not stop him. He just tightened his arms.

“Mom!” Suddenly, Fei’s voice sounded from outside.

Zhan came to himself. He finally let go and muttered, “Fei.”

“Mom!” Just now, Yibo had entered in a hurry without closing the door, so Fei pushed the door open and ran in.

Zhan and Yibo were still hugging each other and sitting on the ground. Fei asked doubtfully, “Why are you sitting on the ground?”

The floor was covered with thick carpet and it was not cold.

Fei sat down opposite them. Her two short legs were crossed over, her elbows resting on her legs, and she tilted her head to look at Yibo and Zhan.

Fei sometimes sat on the carpet and played with puzzles.

Fei thought Yibo and Zhan were sitting on the ground playing. However, after a while, she felt that the atmosphere was not right.

Although Fei did not know what had happened, her expression changed as she looked at them helplessly.

Yibo held Zhan in his arms and turned to Fei, saying, “Go out first. Mom is tired and needs to rest.”

After hearing what Yibo said, Fei looked at Yibo, then at Zhan before stood up hesitantly and said, “Mom, I gonna go.”

After she finished speaking, she waited for Zhan to talk to her or turn around to look at her. However, Zhan did not do anything.

Instead, Yibo said, “OK.”

Fei felt something weird. Why would mom ignore her? Moreover, Mom and Dad seemed to be unhappy somehow.

Fei left reluctantly. When she went out, she even remembered to close the bedroom door for Yibo and Zhan.

Hearing the door close, Zhan moved. Yibo said, “Fei has left.”

Zhan looked to the door. The bedroom door was closed, and Fei went out indeed.

Zhan ignored Fei just now because he was afraid that his current appearance would scare Fei. He felt that his current appearance must be ferocious and terrifying.

Zhan suddenly remembered that he had just taken such a heavy bite on Yibo’s shoulder.

“Let me see it.” Zhan stared at Yibo’s shoulder and was about to reach out to pull his clothes.

Yibo did not answer. Instead, he picked Zhan up from the ground and gently put him on the bed.

After that, he said, “Have a good rest. My shoulder is fine.”

Zhan insisted, saying, “Let me see it.”

“It’s really fine.” Yibo shook his head and reached out his hand to help Zhan smooth his messy hair. He was meticulous and gentle.

Zhan suddenly wanted to cry. He lowered his head and covered his face with his hands. He took a deep breath and said in a hoarse voice, “I’m sorry.”

Yibo reached out and cupped Zhan face, wanting him to look up at him.

However, Zhan kept lowering his head to prevent Yibo from seeing his face.

“Zhan, look at me!” There was a trace of anger in Yibo’s voice.

Zhan shook his head, saying, “You can go now.”

He felt that he was extremely embarrassed now. However, he really hadn’t figured out how to face Yibo.

He could not control his emotions to speak calmly to Yibo. He felt that his face at this moment must be extremely ugly.

“Don’t apologize to me. If someone has to apologize, it must be me.” Yibo’s voice was with complicated emotions Zhan could not tell.

After that, he continued, “Zhan, did you hear what I said?”

Zhan sniffed heavily and said, “Let me calm down first.”

Yibo remained silent for a while.

Just as Zhan thought Yibo couldn’t make a compromise, he said, “I’m going out. If you need anything, call me.”

Then Zhan could only heard the sound of footsteps and the door close. Zhan raised her head and found that she was the only one left in the room. She could no longer control herself and began to shed tears.

Even though she had tried her best to suppress her emotions, she still couldn’t control it now.

Outside the door.

Yibo walked out. Just as he closed the door, he saw Fei leaning against the wall. Their gazes met. After exchanging glances for a moment, Yibo turned his gaze away.

Fei straightened her body and looked at Yibo. She asked in a very serious tone, “What happened to Mom?”

 

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