The impact had made his chest feel stuffy, but there was no pain in his chest cavity. Xiao Shulang slowly exhaled and shook his head: "No... hiss, it's cold."
The medicine sprayed on, its coolness made Xiao Shulang shiver, but the burning sensation in his wound subsided, and he felt much more comfortable.
Xiao Shulang: "Is the child alright?"
"fine."
After the teacher finished examining the child, she realized that he was just frightened. After disinfecting, Qin Shuang applied medicine to Xiao Shulang, using a very gentle touch.
With this mess, filming was suspended. The hospital director was furious and called the police. When Qin Shuang and Xiao Shulang came out of the infirmary, the director told them that the director and Luo Tian had gone to the police station.
Although he was so angry that he called the police, judging from the course of events, Luo Tian won't be punished much; he'll probably just get a reprimand.
When faced with such a bizarre situation, even the director wanted to take a smoke to calm down, but the orphanage was full of children, so he had to hold back, sighing repeatedly: "Thank goodness nothing serious happened. What kind of person is this? Is this something a normal person would do?"
“I’m sorry,” Xiao Shulang said, “I’ve caused everyone trouble.”
Luo Tian came specifically for him, but ended up almost injuring the child and halting the event's filming. Xiao Shulang himself felt very guilty.
The director quickly waved his hand: "Don't take it out on you. Nobody's blaming you. Blame Luo Tian."
“Exactly,” another actor beside her said. “Teacher Xiao, it’s a good thing you broke up with him. Who could stand someone like that?”
Qin Shuang's face was somber, and he remained silent. However, he held Xiao Shulang's hand tightly and did not let go. Despite the heat, Xiao Shulang did not pull his hand away but instead squeezed it back, silently comforting him.
"Fortunately, we have enough footage," the director said. "Luo Tian is at the police station to take care of things. Go say goodbye to the children and teachers, and let's get ready to go back."
The children were all in the classroom. The children who were frightened earlier had calmed down. Everyone went over to say goodbye. Many children asked when Brother Qin Shuang would come back next time. They were very reluctant to part with him.
Qin Shuang rubbed their heads. The child who had just been saved by Xiao Shulang ran over and stretched out his hand to Xiao Shulang. In his palm was a small paper flower.
"Thank you, big brother."
Xiao Shulang squatted down and took the flowers from his hand: "You're welcome."
The crew boarded the bus to return home. Xiao Shulang couldn't lean back against the seat for the time being, but sitting upright in the seat was really uncomfortable. So Qin Shuang used her arm to support his shoulder, so that there was space between his back and the seat. Xiao Shulang then turned his head and leaned on Qin Shuang's shoulder.
Qin Shuang was holding her phone in her other hand, texting. Xiao Shulang knew Qin Shuang was in a bad mood and wanted to chat with her: "Teacher Qin, talk to me. Who are you chatting with?"
Qin Shuang: "Find someone to investigate him."
Without even mentioning the name, Xiao Shulang knew who Qin Shuang was referring to.
In the car, there were some things that were inconvenient to say, so Qin Shuang typed a line on her phone for Xiao Shulang to see: Does the book mention any other bad things Luo Tian has done?
Xiao Shulang said in a low voice, "No, he is also a minor supporting character in the book, and he is not described much."
“I’ve also asked someone to help investigate, but I don’t know how long it will take or whether there will be any results,” Xiao Shulang said. “We need to find a way to stop him from going crazy.”
Qin Shuang agreed, and he put down his phone, lost in thought.
Xiao Shulang was silent for a moment, then raised his hand and hooked Qin Shuang's finger: "Let's go public online."
Qin Shuang was stunned for a moment, then took Xiao Shulang's palm into hers.
Xiao Shulang analyzed: "Luo Tian is being shameless now simply because he thinks I'm single. Even if I don't agree to his proposal, as long as he does a lot and others see it, he can create an image of a prodigal son returning home and at least salvage some of his reputation."
When he fainted on set last time, besides his die-hard fans, there were actually a few people who felt sorry for him.
If he uses these methods to pursue Xiao Shulang and persists in them, maybe one day someone will actually come and ask Xiao Shulang to forgive him.
However, this is on the premise that Xiao Shulang is single. If Xiao Shulang is already in a relationship, all of his pursuit will be completely in vain, and others will see it as just causing trouble. No one will sympathize with him anymore.
Going public with your relationship is one way, but...
Qin Shuang: "Do you think it's okay?"
They weren't in a rush to go public, mainly because they wanted to be considerate of Xiao Shulang's personality. Qin Shuang wanted to wait until Xiao Shulang felt it was appropriate, rather than doing so out of necessity.
"Um."
Xiao Shulang could guess Qin Shuang's expression just by hearing her voice. He lifted off Qin Shuang's shoulder, looked up, and sure enough, saw Qin Shuang frowning.
Xiao Shulang extended a finger and gently rubbed Qin Shuang's brow.
“I used to overthink things, but after being with you, I realized I was being too anxious.” Xiao Shulang’s fingers slid across his eyebrows and caressed his face. “It’s not that scary. Liking someone is a beautiful thing. We can go public anytime, it’s not something we’re forced to do.”
He said softly, "It's because I like you."
Qin Shuang couldn't resist and kissed him on the lips.
It wasn't appropriate to be too affectionate outside; a fleeting touch was best left unfinished. Xiao Shulang leaned back on Qin Shuang's shoulder, and Qin Shuang's gloomy mood, which had lasted for most of the journey, finally cleared up and brightened.
They contacted their respective agents by phone to inform them of the news they wanted to make public, and then began to think about what to publish.
It seems like I can say a lot and use a lot of pictures, but suddenly I'm struggling to make a choice.
The two pondered for a while, and then suddenly burst into laughter.
Xiao Shulang chuckled: "Suddenly I feel like we're both a bit silly."
Qin Shuang smiled and said, "Mm."
But it's very interesting.
This is something I would never have done when I was alone before, and it's a kind of joy I've never experienced before. Even just being together like fools is something I'm happy to do.
The topic trended again that day because Xiao Shulang and Qin Shuang went public with their relationship.
[Xiao Shulang: Looking for my boyfriend @Qin Shuang]
Qin Shuang: In @Xiao Shulang
Fans were ecstatic, especially those who had been rooting for the couple since the dating reality show aired, and rushed to congratulate them.
"I knew they were real! Ahhhhhh, I'm screaming like crazy!"
"Oh no, I feel like crying, I don't know why, but my ship is really... sob sob sob!"
"You can't hide the look in someone's eyes when they like them! Congratulations to both of you! Their fan clubs can now be set up openly and legitimately!"
"Come on! I know the most popular CP names for them right now are 'Love Letter' and 'Xiao Qin'. Tell me, brothers, which one is the right one, hehe."
"Oh, it's okay, they both sound great. The location is a private matter between the young couple. To me, as long as they're together, that's the best!"
The comments and reposts were filled with congratulations. Taking advantage of the buzz, many people dug up details from their past and posted them online, creating a sweet and romantic atmosphere throughout the entire post.
Luo Tian emerged from the police station covered in dust and dirt, only to be met with a flurry of official announcements.
He had been listening to ideological lectures for so long that his head was spinning. When he saw Xiao Shulang announce his relationship, a look of astonishment appeared on his face.
It's over.
Luo Tian thought numbly.
He was indeed hoping to salvage his career by showing netizens his remorse, even if Xiao Shulang wasn't brought back.
But Xiao Shulang has a new lover. If he tries to get closer to her, he'll be seen as a shameless, persistent, and annoying pest.
How cruel!
Luo Tian's eyes were bloodshot. He gripped his phone tightly, staring resentfully at Xiao Shulang and Qin Shuang's Weibo posts side by side, gritting his teeth: Why do you have to block my way out of the way I've found a path?
Xiao Shulang and Qin Shuang returned to the hotel. This time, they booked a double room for filming, which saved them the trouble of visiting other rooms.
Xiao Shulang's back injury couldn't get wet, so when he took a bath at night, he sat in the bathtub while Qin Shuang helped him scrub his back.
The scraped area had already scabbed over. Qin Shuang took a towel and carefully wiped the wound, her movements were too gentle and it was a little itchy, but Xiao Shulang endured it without trembling.
As she was wiping, Qin Shuang paused and said behind him, "You've read the book, you know my personality."
Xiao Shulang: "Hmm?"
Why are you suddenly bringing this up?
Qin Shuang's gaze fell on his wound: "When you hit the wall, I was extremely anxious."
Xiao Shulang's shoulders twitched.
He still remembers that besides the "bang" when he hit the wall, he also heard a loud "shulang" in his ear.
Qin Shuang is someone who doesn't show her emotions. She developed this personality from a young age. Even her gentleness is calm and composed. It seems that she will never lose her composure or panic because of anything.
However, when Qin Shuangjin rushed over, his face showed no sign of panic, which Xiao Shulang noticed.
Qin Shuang pressed her fingers on Xiao Shulang's back, placing them on the intact skin, but her gaze remained fixed on the wound. She said in a deep voice, "It hurts so much."
When Xiao Shulang slammed into the wall, no one knew how badly he was hurt. The sound was so loud that Qin Shuang felt a void in her heart, as if her heart had been struck by a painful blow.
He took a deep breath, buried his face in Xiao Shulang's shoulder and kissed him. Xiao Shulang's heart trembled at his words, and he reached behind him to hook his arm: "It doesn't hurt anymore, it doesn't hurt anymore."
He knew Qin Shuang was heartbroken.
Qin Shuang's lips pressed against his shoulder, burning hot.
Xiao Shulang turned his head to kiss him: "Let me kiss you."
The two cuddled together tenderly and affectionately, using their intimacy to dispel their lingering fear and worry. Being close together was both a sign of love and comfort.
So this is what it feels like to put your heart into someone else's life.
It's true that every heartbeat and every breath is drawn to the other person; no wonder it's said that the world's joys and sorrows can be encompassed by the single word "love."
When Xiao Shulang almost slid down, Qin Shuang reached out and pulled him up: "The wound can't get wet."
Both of them were deeply moved, and if Xiao Shulang hadn't been physically unwell, things could have easily escalated to the point of no return.
Qin Shuang pulled him out and dried him off. Xiao Shulang, wrapped in a bath towel, looked warm and moist from the water. He touched his forehead with Qin Shuang's and asked, "It doesn't hurt anymore, huh?"
Qin Shuang took his hand and kissed it: "Don't make me hurt again in the future."
I won't let his sweetheart get hurt again.
Chapter 63 He finally broke down in tears.
Xiao Shulang and Qin Shuang's public announcement sparked a huge wave of buzz. In addition to fans, many celebrities also came to congratulate them. Xu Baichang and You Ziang, who participated in the dating reality show together, also left comments. Some comments jokingly asked the two of them when they would have good news too.
The show "Heartbeat Encounters" also took the opportunity to raise its profile, and everyone thanked the show for acting as a "matchmaker."
Those in the know about Luo Tian's disruptive behavior on Charity Day kept the news under wraps and didn't release it. Luo Tian was anxiously waiting for news of the child falling to come out so he would be scolded, but after two or three days without any related news, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.
After catching his breath, he started to think again about what to do next. The path of pestering him was no longer working, and hoping that Xiao Shulang would turn back seemed even more hopeless. Should he just keep taking on odd jobs until he was completely forgotten?
Before he could figure out a solution, someone knocked on his door and took him away for investigation because his studio and he personally were involved in tax issues.