His expression looked mysterious. “I’ve thought of the most sinister idea.”
”Tell me, tell me!” Please don’t disappoint her!
”Build a memorial tower to collect souls from all over.”
She was stunned. “…Wow, you really didn’t disappoint me!”
”Scared?”
”Not exactly, just a bit surprised.” If he wanted to, he could be even more ruthless than her!
”That was a plan made in my most angry moment.”
”They’re living happily where your father died, without a hint of guilt. If we destroy that house and build a memorial tower, I’m sure they’ll be terrified when they find out.” Qingyan grew more excited. “It would be best if their ashes were placed there after they die, so they can party as much as they want…”
He interrupted her rambling. “No, I’ve changed my mind.”
”Why?” She was stunned again. “Don’t you think this idea is good? It has a shocking effect!”
”That villa was specially built by my father when he married my mother. They had beautiful memories there, and so did we three siblings. Although our last connection to it is a sad ending, for that reason, I won’t turn it into a place where negative energy gathers.”
She listened carefully, and it would be a lie to say she wasn’t moved. Once again, his profound gentleness soothed her restless heart.
She pouted. Unfair! Why was he so tolerant of everyone, but with her, he was domineering and forceful?
What do you want to do with that piece of land?” she asked reluctantly, but still wanted to know.
“A nursing home. A place for people like my mother to have a place to settle down.”
Qing Yan had a series of strange feelings in her heart. Their personalities were truly different; he thought deeply, she thought superficially; he was far-sighted and considered everything comprehensively, while she loved momentary pleasure and venting her anger.
But, she loved him.
After hearing his inner confession, her emotions rose and fell. She could no longer lie to herself, telling herself that he meant nothing to her. She loved Wei Zhan Yi, loved his cautious and agile journey; loved that he did not fall into the trap of revenge; loved his far-reaching vision, like an eagle soaring in the sky, with nothing escaping his gaze.
She wanted to fly side by side with him, spread her wings beside him, possess his bearing, his vision, everything he had. She wanted to be a woman standing next to him, in no way inferior.
He also loved her, but if she did not progress, getting such a woman would only be an insult to him.
They quietly embraced, enjoying a moment of tranquility.
“Wei Zhan Yi?”
“Hmm?” He rested his chin on her head.
“Can I write this into an interview?”
She wasn’t trying to scoop an exclusive story, she just wanted the whole world to know he was a man of depth. Although he had said nothing happened with those women, she instinctively wanted to clear his reputation.
He was silent for a moment. “If you want to write, then write!”
When they entered the house, it was exactly nine o’clock.
Grandma Er turned off the TV and tremblingly rose from the rattan chair.
“Go wash up and go to bed early.” She glanced at Qing Yan’s shoulder. “You have a wound, be careful not to touch water, or it might fester. Zhan Yi, help her.”
Grandma Er pulled the cloth curtain and groped her way back to her room.
Wash up!? She groaned. She had forgotten that she couldn’t bathe by herself!
“Let’s go! Time to wash up.” He smiled with a mischievous intent.
She forced a laugh. “It’s still cold today, I, I won’t wash up now.”
“It was cold these past few days too, and you asked your second sister to help you bathe every day.”
“That’s because my second sister was here!” she argued righteously.
“I’m here too!” he argued even more righteously.
She was about to lose her temper! “Wei Zhan Yi, if you think I’ll let you do as you please, you’re wrong.”
He looked innocent. “I don’t want to ‘do as I please’, I just want to show gentlemanly courtesy and help a damsel in distress take a bath.”
“You’ll get a stye!” she shouted.
“I’m willing to sacrifice myself.” He picked her up horizontally. “Come on! Girls who don’t bathe are stinky babies.”
“Let me go, quickly let me go!”
She kicked her legs, almost falling to the ground, then quickly wrapped her arms around his neck.
He could stay steady and not “flip over”, but her shoulder couldn’t handle intense movement, and she gasped in pain.
“Don’t move, if the wound opens, we’ll have to drive at least three hours to the nearest hospital.”
“Let me go and it’ll be fine.” She forcefully poked his chest.
“Not letting go. Do you think I’d miss such a good opportunity?”
“I’ll go back and…”
“We’re staying for three days and two nights, are you sure you won’t bathe?” He wrinkled his nose in disgust.
She fell into a painful struggle.
While she struggled, he easily carried her out of the kitchen’s back door. Next to Grandma Er’s room, he had built three brick houses, with simple decorations but all modern equipment fully equipped.
He carried her into the guest room and placed her by the bed. Her luggage had somehow already been brought in.
“Take out some clean clothes, I’ll be back in a moment.” He spoke as if he had already settled everything.
Maybe she shouldn’t wash… She had tried bathing in the hospital, and the shower’s strong water flow had completely soaked the bandage on her shoulder. But thinking about how much she loved being clean, not bathing would mean insomnia… Ah, she might as well wash!
If he dared to mess around, she’d chop off his shameless hands!
She resigned herself to squatting on the floor, opening her luggage and taking out her pajamas and personal items.
“Ready for the execution?” he spun into her room, teasing.
She rolled her eyes. “I’m warning you…”
He scratched his ear. “I’m listening.”
“You’re only responsible for scrubbing my back. For other parts, I’ll do it myself. Key areas, you’re not allowed to look at all.”
“Do you want to ‘tell a story through pictures’ and demonstrate which are the key areas? I’m afraid I’ll get confused.”
She glared at him, and he showed an even more innocent expression. “I’m a guy, how would I know what key areas girls have…” His mumbling grew softer under her glare.
She continued setting conditions. “Then, you’ll be responsible for rinsing. Do you have a clean large towel?”
“I just happen to have a new one.”
“Grandma Er is so thoughtful, preparing everything for you both.” She was truly touched.
He splashed cold water on her. “Darling, I bought this at the hospital this morning and brought it down for you.”
Qing Yan was stunned. So he had anticipated this awkward situation and bought a towel in advance…
She patted her cheeks. He looked like a gentleman, but actually, no one knew when he might play a mischievous trick.
He opened another bag and took out cotton swabs, iodine, and breathable medical tape.
“After washing, the wound needs to be disinfected. The doctor’s instructions.
These things, did he handle all by himself? She, who was injured, didn’t even think about these things, only thinking about being Happy to be discharged from the hospital. The nurse’s instructions about wound care, she didn’t even pay attention, but he listened carefully.
Seeing the unopened iodine and the considerable amount of gauze and cotton swabs, she felt touched.
Wei Zhanyi leaned over and began to unbutton her very loose shirt – which was also sponsored by him.
”What are you doing?” She leaned back in fright.
”Don’t you take off your clothes when you shower?” He made an extremely surprised expression.
”I’ll do it myself.”
He waved his hand and retreated to the side.
