"Will he like me?" Xia Yuwen pondered this question silently, burying her head in her chest, too afraid to look at Lin Yao any longer.
Lin Yao didn't speak, but stared at the girl in front of him, feeling a pang of pity in his heart.
Although Xia Yuwen has always been healthy, the suffering she has endured is relatively more severe. Her childhood experiences dealt a heavy blow to this girl, and she did not receive proper care when she returned to her family, so she began to isolate herself. Even after she grew up and made self-recovery and adjustments, she still suffers from extremely severe psychological repression.
Compared to Xia Yuwen, Lin Yao felt he was quite lucky. Although he had faced life-threatening situations in the past, he had lived a happy life all these years thanks to the wholehearted care and love of his father, Luo Jimin, and his mother, Lin Hongmei. If he hadn't gotten sick, he would have been the happiest and luckiest person in the world.
How pitiful! Let me take care of you from now on!
A sudden desire arose in Lin Yao's heart. He didn't know what it was—a promise? Sympathy? Love amidst doubt?
Without saying it aloud, Lin Yao felt he should care about this girl, the one who had amazed him and whom he had missed for a long time.
The girl's ordeal broke his heart, and at that moment he felt a sense of responsibility, an inexplicable responsibility, that he must make this girl happy!
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Chapter 289 I'll Come Again Next Time
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The sky gradually darkened, but not noticeably.
Xia Yuwen didn't notice, while Lin Yao, who did notice, pretended not to.
After talking for more than two hours, Xia Yuwen got thirsty, but she didn't say so because if she did, she would have to go to the convenience store to buy water, which was exactly what Xia Yuwen didn't want, because she enjoyed this space where it was just the two of them.
It was Lin Yao's turn to tell the story. He couldn't very well approach the girl now; the awkwardness had already occurred, and neither of them were good at acting. So they found a rare rock, had Xia Yuwen sit down, and Lin Yao squatted down, one knee bent, the other on tiptoe, his bottom resting on the heel—a very romantic scene.
Lin Yao's even more stressful childhood shocked Xia Yuwen, her eyes widening in disbelief. Tears streamed down her face as she covered her mouth, unable to stop her gasp. She never imagined that this capable young man before her had been teetering on the brink of death himself.
Xia Yuwen was captivated by the love Lin Yao's parents had for him, while the ruthlessness and heartlessness of the Luo family made her grit her teeth in hatred. She glared at them, clenched her fists, and looked as if she would immediately attack them if she saw them. Even without physical force, she would still pull their hair and scratch their faces.
In the story, Lin Yao describes himself as a studious and inquisitive student who accidentally cures his own illness. This stroke of luck leads to a sudden enlightenment in medicine and pharmacology. The next steps involve the establishment of Minhong Pharmaceutical and the limited resources available. Since he can only treat patients himself, he must invest his limited resources in the unlimited international money-making business.
The words, a mix of truth and lies, flowed from Lin Yao's mouth, drawing the girl into a world of ups and downs. Exclamations of surprise and joyful cries occasionally rang out, making her forget her thirst and herself. She gazed at Lin Yao with only maternal eyes.
That boy is so pitiful! Compared to his experience, I am truly lucky and fortunate.
Xia Yuwen thought to herself, her eyes filled with tenderness. She wanted to take good care of this boy, even though he was an older brother.
In "Autumn in My Heart", Eun-hee also often cared about and thought about Joon-hee.
Next, Lin Yao explained why he was in Beijing, how he met Fei Wenni, and the situation of pretending to be her boyfriend today. He also mentioned that no one knew his true identity, which finally gave Xia Yuwen a chance to say something slightly reproachful.
At that time, Lin Yao appeared in her life disguised as a hoodlum, which deceived her for several months.
Girls are particularly sensitive to these kinds of things. Even if it's a well-intentioned deception or a white lie, it's best not to let them know. Otherwise, it could become a handle they can use against you for years.
Lin Yao was unaware of this theorem, so he honestly admitted his mistake without explaining that it was for security reasons. This became a handle against him, something Lin Yao hadn't anticipated at the moment. Of course, it was merely a sweet handle.
Lin Yao came to Beijing to work for another company, earning only a meager income, his only purpose being to experience the life of an ordinary person. Thinking of this, Xia Yuwen looked at Lin Yao with teary eyes, her heart filled with pity. Unconsciously, she raised her hand to stroke Lin Yao's head, like an elder comforting a child, or like cuddling her own cat or dog to show affection.
The faint fragrance emanating from above his head, the long-lost and pleasant body scent, intoxicated Lin Yao. He obediently lowered his head, offering his head to Xia Yuwen to caress freely, while secretly delighted. The electric-like feeling made him itch, wondering if this was what love felt like.
Perhaps because he had been staying at home for too long, Lin Yao was quite cultured. His storytelling skills far surpassed Xia Yuwen's, and he finished telling the scattered stories in just over an hour. Of course, this was also related to his simpler life experience. Back then, apart from occasionally going to school, he spent almost all his time at home.
In the dimly lit pine forest, a graceful girl sat on a rock, her hand resting on the head of a boy who was squatting down. The scene was beautiful and lasted for a long time.
Lin Yao didn't find squatting tiring at all. With his thick, sewer-like meridians, this was a piece of cake. He thought to himself that being with a girl felt so good, much sweeter than being with Long Yihun, that man who was as thick as a giant water bucket, even though he really liked and was touched by the brotherly bond.
They finished talking. Lin Yao suddenly felt thirsty, and Xia Yuwen's hand had already left his head; she realized something was wrong.
Standing up, Lin Yao suddenly remembered Xia Yuwen's insistence, "Let's go buy some water. You must be thirsty. Why didn't you tell me?"
She stood up, brushed a strand of hair that had fallen across her face with her hand, and her charm was even more captivating than that of Xiang Honglian, who was known for her delicate beauty. "It's alright, I'm not thirsty."
Noticing that Xia Yuwen swallowed hard as soon as she finished speaking, Lin Yao smiled casually, "I'm thirsty."
Two bottles of Nongfu Spring water soothed their parched throats, and the two of them strolled around aimlessly without returning to the pine forest.
Many Beijing citizens spontaneously organized choirs to practice and exchange ideas in the park. Most of them were older people, but there were also many young people and children. Happiness filled the green environment, which inspired Lin Yao and Xia Yuwen.
The tall, handsome boy and the slender, serene girl made them a perfect couple, attracting frequent attention from those around them. They influenced and admired each other, doubling their happiness.
"Well, this..." Xia Yuwen suddenly remembered something, but felt that telling Lin Yao now might cause misunderstandings. After all, she didn't want to leave Lin Yao with a very materialistic and worldly impression. But when she thought of the man who had hugged her affectionately when she was a child, now with his straight back bent, lying in a hospital bed suffering, she felt a pang of heartache.
"Who cares what he thinks? As long as I have a clear conscience, that's enough. Besides, he promised himself before." Xia Yuwen thought to herself, gritting her teeth as she made her decision.