Ye Zhengchen replied, “No need to thank me. Be careful when crossing the street next time, and hold your mother’s hand. Got it?” The boy nodded.
After the mother and son expressed their gratitude numerous times, they went to pay Ye Zhengchen’s medical expenses. I glared at Ye Zhengchen, who was barely holding back his laughter. “You tricked me!”
“I can’t help it if you see me as a low-level pervert,” he said.
“You!” I was so angry I couldn’t speak. “Are you crazy? Coming to Japan to play hero? Risking your life to save a Japanese child? When the Japanese committed the Nanjing Massacre, they didn’t even blink! And now you risk your life for their descendants? Do you think you’re a national hero? Aren’t you afraid millions of Chinese would spit on your grave?!”
tYe Zhengchen looked aggrieved after my scolding. “I regretted it afterwards, but it was instinctive… I didn’t have time to think.”
“Instinct?!” I suppressed the urge to curse. “Instinct is for survival, and you used it to save someone?! You deserve to be hit!”
Seeing my angry expression, he reached out to touch my head, stroking my hair. “Are you worried about me?”
“Who would worry about you?!” I forced a laugh.
As the doctor came to treat his wound, I stood up and turned to leave.
“Where are you going?” he asked.
“Buying pig trotters and ribs to make soup for you at home!”
“Make plenty!”
“Got it!”
Stepping out of the emergency room, I leaned against the wall, closed my eyes, and tears fell uncontrollably.
Seeing the doctor disinfect his blood-covered arm, I felt heartbroken. His suppressed pain choked me.
This man is breaking my heart!
A hand brushed away my tears, gentle and warm.
“Silly girl… Why are you crying? I’m not dead!”
I cried, burying my face in his shoulder, feeling vulnerable and in need of his broad shoulders. He embraced me tightly with his uninjured arm, his body smelling of alcohol and blood, with a hint of his own scent. I breathed deeply, falling in love with it.
“Ye Zhengchen, you’re not allowed to get hurt again. If you dare to, I’ll never let you off!” I warned.
He whispered, “Okay! I promise you!” His hot breath sent shivers down my spine, leaving my mind blank.
