Zhao Lihua's eyes dimmed. Was she going to be discharged so soon? She would rather lie in a hospital bed every day and never leave the hospital, as long as Li Yang was always by her side, protecting and taking care of her.
Even if a lifetime is only a short time, it's worth it to be with the person you love most.
"Oh," Zhao Lihua said, sounding somewhat downcast.
"Are you in a bad mood?" Li Yang, naturally unable to grasp her subtle thoughts, asked with concern.
"No. I think I can be discharged today." Zhao Lihua immediately smiled, revealing a mouthful of white teeth, showing no sign of disappointment, but rather stunning beauty.
"Mm." Li Yang nodded. After finishing their meal, Zhao Lihua insisted on cleaning up the trash so that Li Yang could sit down and rest.
When the nurse came to check on the patients and saw that the bed was empty, she asked Li Yang, "Where is the patient?"
"Uh... I went out to take out the trash. I'll be right back," Li Yang said casually without thinking much of it.
"How could you let the patient do work? Are you his boyfriend? How can you be so heartless? Such a beautiful girl is wasted on a rotten apple!" The nurse was a beautiful woman in her thirties with a great figure and a pretty face. She was quite charming when she was angry.
"A flower only blooms beautifully when stuck in cow dung! Don't you understand the laws of nature?" Li Yang naturally wouldn't give face to those he didn't care about and decisively retaliated.
"Shameless! You're not ashamed, you're proud of it. There's no hope for you!" The nurse said disdainfully, her eyebrows raised.
"Nurse, who are you talking about?" Zhao Lihua suddenly appeared, a hint of anger on her usually cold face.
"Oh, you're back? Let me tell you, your boyfriend is really unqualified. You should get rid of him as soon as possible. You're sick and you still have to take out the trash. How unfortunate!" The nurse turned to look at Zhao Lihua and berated Li Yang.
"Are you a nurse?" Zhao Lihua asked coldly.
"yes."
"You're a nurse, so do your job. Are you here to dispense medicine or give injections? Don't meddle in other people's business! Otherwise, you're questioning my intelligence and emotional intelligence! That's something I absolutely won't allow!" Zhao Lihua retorted mercilessly to the nurse. Anyone who dared to talk to her boyfriend like that was making things difficult for her, and she had to fight back decisively.
Li Yang chuckled inwardly, stealing a glance at the nurse. "Sister, you're really biting the hand that feeds you! You've been a bad guy for nothing!"
"I don't care about you anymore, take your medicine, take your temperature..." The nurse was immediately moved to tears, no longer caring about other people's business, and urged Zhao Lihua.
Zhao Lihua sat on the hospital bed, and Li Yang hurriedly came up to serve her, wanting this older sister to see if he was a good-for-nothing and if he was incompetent!
Seeing Li Yang and Zhao Lihua's affectionate display, the nurse felt a pang of jealousy. She had been married for several years, and the honeymoon period was long over. Her husband's passion for her was waning day by day. In the past, three times a day was not enough for him, but now even once a day was something she had to forcefully demand. If she didn't ask, she would be grateful if it was once a week.
Recalling the sweetness and youth of those days, alas, the past is too painful to recall. The middle-aged, beautiful nurse finished treating Zhao Lihua's problem and turned to leave, afraid that if she stayed any longer, her eyes would become bloodshot with jealousy and she would turn into a white-haired, big-eared jade rabbit spirit.
Li Yang and Zhao Lihua had their first breakfast together, and it felt very warm and sweet. They seemed to have an innate and unspoken intimacy and understanding.
"Can I be discharged now?" Although Zhao Lihua wanted to stay in the hospital for the rest of her life, as long as Li Yang was with her, she was also rational and knew that her studies were the priority and she couldn't let important matters be delayed.
"Didn't that nurse just say you're no longer horny and can be discharged today?" Li Yang said with a chuckle.
"Oh. Yes, the fever has gone down. This medicine is quite effective, but big hospitals are ridiculously expensive. Where did you get so much money?" Zhao Lihua suddenly asked with concern.
“My living expenses,” Li Yang replied.
"What will you eat when you get back?" Zhao Lihua asked.
"Eating the northwest wind. It's delicious." Li Yang chuckled. Of course, he wouldn't tell her that he was actually quite wealthy, with plenty of pocket money, so the cost of her medical treatment was nothing.
“No. After you’re discharged from the hospital, you can eat with me. I have more pocket money than I can spend each month,” Zhao Lihua said, grabbing Li Yang’s hand firmly.
Li Yang felt quite comfortable as her soft, smooth hand held his. However, if he agreed to her request, he would become a spotlight wherever he went. His recently cooled-down fame would once again cause a sensation, making him the subject of everyone's discussion. His every move would be noticed and analyzed. Damn, he would be treated like an entertainment figure, with absolutely no privacy. It would be too painful.
"You don't want people to know you're spending my money? Then I'll give you the money, and you can pay the bill every time, okay?" Zhao Lihua thoughtfully considered Li Yang's situation.
Li Yang was touched; the girl was so sensible. It would be unfair of him to be so concerned about such things while trying to appear sophisticated, but Sister Xin was the school's vice principal and director of political education. If their affair were exposed, Sister Xin would definitely be the first to know.
How should I explain this to her?
"Hehe, you're overthinking it. I have plenty of pocket money; I can never spend it all each month. Besides, the medical expenses this time weren't much, and I'm really good at math, you didn't know? I often go to the nearby casino and win money; I have plenty of spare change. Don't worry." Li Yang had no choice but to reveal some of his private information to dissuade Zhao Lihua from having dinner together. It was terrifying.
"You're a good student? It seems you even scored higher than me last time," Zhao Lihua teased Li Yang with a grin.
Chapter 139: The Place Where Babies Are Born
"Can you give me some face? But what's the use of a high score? Can you use it when gambling? I put my knowledge to practical use and fully utilize math in gambling. I win a lot of money every time. Whenever I run out of money, I just go and win some. Can you do that?" Li Yang said smugly.
"Really?" Zhao Lihua asked in surprise.
"Of course it's true. I wouldn't lie to you, but you have to keep it a secret. Gambling is illegal," Li Yang whispered to him.
Zhao Lihua glared at him and said in a low voice, "Don't worry, why would I spread your affairs around?"
"Wow... It really is a case of mutual affection and passionate love..." Gao Cheng's strange shouts suddenly came from the doorway.
"Lihua, you're not being a good sister. You don't even acknowledge either of us, so what do you have to say now..." Jiao Hua also complained.
“Yeah, so what if you tell us? Do you think we won’t keep it a secret? Early relationships are a very serious matter, something that will get you crucified. I don’t want my best friend to suffer such torture…” Liang Chunyun shouted dramatically as she rushed in.
The three of them were carrying things in their hands, including snacks, fruits, flowers and a lot of other items.
Li Yang sat up straight, glanced at the three of them, rolled his eyes, and left, letting the two girls and Zhao Lihua chatter amongst themselves. He and Gao Cheng walked out of the ward and sat on chairs along the corridor.
"Boss! You're my idol. Your occasional bursts of fierceness leave me speechless. Can you please not be so fierce? Leave me a little bit of confidence!" Gao Cheng asked Li Yang, speechless.
"Aren't you confident? Your Little Red is still as proud as a feather on a peacock's backside?" Li Yang said with amusement.
"Yes. They still ignore me and treat me like any other patient." Gao Cheng lowered his head sadly.
"Did you act like a pervert?" Li Yang asked.
"No. I... I dare not." Li Yang was frustrated and looked at him speechlessly, but suddenly remembered a sentence and understood his feelings.