“Smiling, what are you doing here?”
Ning Yuan handed him a bag. “I brought some books for you to pass the time.”
Ru Feng took it. “Thank you!”
They walked down the long corridor, and Ru Feng stopped at a ward.
“What’s wrong?” Ning Yuan asked.
Ru Feng opened the door to the comfortable room. Leaning against the doorway, he scanned it. “I used to stay in this ward.”
Ning Yuan’s heart tightened. “I’m sorry… I didn’t know.”
Ru Feng walked in, slid his fingers over the bedsheet, then pulled back the curtains. Sunlight poured in.
“Before, lying in bed looking at the sunlight outside, I often thought about running freely in the sun. If I had a strong heart, I would go far, far away and do many things by myself. No one would need to worry, because my heart wouldn’t stop beating easily.”
Tears welled in his eyes. “Every time the sun set, I feared I wouldn’t see the next sunrise. When the sun rose, I felt happiness, knowing I could live until sunset. So every day, I cherished all the love and those I loved.”
Sniffling, he continued, “But whether it’s love or friendship, there are few people because the world…” He turned back, trying to smile, spreading his hands, “is too small, just like this room.”
“Ru Feng!” Ning Yuan looked at him, his eyes warm. “I’m sorry, I didn’t know you were suffering so much!”
Ru Feng wiped his eyes. “It’s okay. I shared this with you because I want you to do something.”
“Whatever it is, I promise.”
Ru Feng tilted his head back, letting the sunlight warm his face. “There are already so few people in this world; I don’t want to lose any more. So, take Sui Feng and leave!”
Ning Yuan was stunned.
Ru Feng didn’t look back. “This time, Sui Feng’s involved. My second brother won’t go easy.”
“Why don’t you stop Si Tu Qi Feng yourself?” he finally spoke after a long pause.
“No matter what my second brother does, I won’t stop him.” A gentle mist crossed his face.
“I don’t want to make my second brother sad because of others.”
“So, do you truly love him? He’s your brother!” Ning Yuan stepped forward, grabbing his shoulders. “You might meet other men, but how could it be him? Are you crazy?”
Ru Feng said nothing, just stared at him.
“Is it because you’re heartbroken? But Ru Feng, you cannot love Qi Feng. Any man in the world is fine, but not him. He will destroy you!”
“Ning Yuan, let go first!”
“No, this time, I won’t let go.” Ning Yuan pulled him into an embrace. “Ru Feng, do you know how much I regret? How much pain I feel? Ru Feng, Ru Feng!”
His face was buried in Ru Feng’s neck, hot tears soaking into his clothes.
Ru Feng closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and pushed Ning Yuan away.
“Ah!” Ning Yuan winced, stepping back.
“Sorry, but goodbye.”
His hand was on the doorknob when Ning Yuan grabbed him. “Ru Feng, let’s pretend nothing ever happened.”
After a long silence, Ru Feng gently pulled away. “Goodbye.”
After leaving, the room fell silent. Ning Yuan clenched his fist and struck the floor.
Is it that once you make a mistake, you can never make amends?
As he walked out of the hospital, he was surrounded by several bodyguards.
“Who are you?”
A fist struck hard on his stomach, making him step back. Before he could speak, another foot kicked him, leaving him kneeling on the ground. “What do you want?”
“Stay away from Miss Qiu!” the assailant lowered his voice.
Ning Yuan laughed coldly. “Is it Si Tu Qi Feng? Why doesn’t he dare to let Ru Feng see this?”
In the darkness, Qi Feng’s eyes flashed with fierce light.
“Young Master, should we…”
The response was almost spoken but swallowed back.
“No, just beat him enough to make someone’s heart ache.” The real punishment is not to take life but to target what they cherish most.
That night, Ru Feng was sleeping soundly when he suddenly felt something tickling his face. He reached out and pinched it, feeling its elasticity. “Second Brother!” he mumbled.
Qi Feng frowned, covering Ru Feng’s hand. “How long have you been sleeping? Your hand is still cold?” He pinched the blanket, which should have been warm.
Ru Feng barely opened his eyes. “So cold!”
Qi Feng took off his outer clothing, lifted the blanket, and lay down, embracing Ru Feng entirely.
His hands explored downward, confirming his feet were ice-cold.
He bent his legs, placing Ru Feng’s feet between his own legs, then lowered his head. “Feeling better?”
Ru Feng sighed, burying his head in Qi Feng’s chest, listening to his steady heartbeat. “Second Brother, it’s so good to have you!”
“So I’m just a human heater?” Qi Feng glared at him.
The response was only even breathing. He ran his hand through Ru Feng’s hair and adjusted the blanket for ventilation.
Morning light filtered in, and the room was quiet. Autumn Mom opened the door, startled by the scene, then gently closed it again.
Qi Feng opened his eyes, glanced at the closed door, and looked down at the sleeping Ru Feng, whose cheeks were tender and pink. He pressed his face against Ru Feng’s, feeling their breaths intertwine. He smiled, almost falling into a trance.
This sleep was warm and comfortable, and Qi Feng slept well.
As consciousness cleared, he stretched lazily under the blanket, but could only stretch halfway. Turning his head, he said, “Second Brother?”
Qi Feng pinched his cheek, “So it was a dream about Feng’er!”
“Yes, in my dreams, it’s always Second Brother!”
Ru Feng hugged his second brother, “Did you have any episodes last night?”
“Mm!”
“Does it happen at specific times? When will it happen next?”
“I don’t know; it never consulted me.”
Ru Feng raised his head, shocked, “Were you joking?”
A smile softened Qi Feng’s handsome face. He sat up, “Let’s get up; we have a press conference to attend.”
“What conference?” Ru Feng asked, confused about the sudden change after not seeing his brother for days.
Qi Feng helped him dress, “The press conference is for those people to ask boring questions, so we don’t have to deal with their tactics.”
“Why go through so much trouble? We don’t care.”
“But we do care!” Qi Feng said, crouching in front of him, his eyes sparkling with tenderness. “We need to stand beside you, upright and proper.”
The Situ Group’s press conference was grand, with every seat occupied. Ying Feng stood on stage, delivering the opening remarks, “Welcome, media friends.”
To avoid misunderstandings and disruptions to Situ Group’s operations, we’re holding this meeting for questions and answers. We hope to resolve any doubts today.
Questions emerged quickly about Qiu Ru Feng’s marriage, background, and relationships, creating a chaotic atmosphere as the PR team tried to shield Ying Feng. However, Ying Feng took the microphone, addressing the crowd with a commanding presence that quieted the room.
The passage continues with dramatic revelations about relationships and unexpected twists during the press conference.
Faced with the chaos, he stood next to Ru Feng, struggling to maintain an unperturbed smile amid the situation.
Ru Feng embraced the gossip, stating, “But when he was about to slit his wrists, it was Si Tu Qi Feng who saved him.”
Despite his brother’s grim expression, Qi Feng managed a sweet smile. He said, “Those days, I was in a daze but knew someone was always there for me, providing warmth I had never known before.”
Although I loved someone else for ten years, I had never been cared for like this. After dying once, all previous love and hate should end. In this rebirth, I wish to love genuinely, and that person is Si Tu Qi Feng.”
Qi Feng stared intently, his eyes tender, with no more concealment, expressing his love.
Ru Feng took a deep breath, “This is the story. Does anyone have questions?”
