Binnan City's Second People's Hospital is the most professional and authoritative hospital in the city, boasting medical skills and equipment that are among the best in the country. Naturally, this comes with high treatment and hospitalization costs, astronomical sums that deter countless ordinary families. When Ouyang Liuse's aunt was seriously ill, she dreamt of bringing her here for the most advanced treatment, believing it would lead to a swift recovery…
And now, her dream had suddenly come true, thanks to a young man named Mu Zi she had met...
Under the bright sunshine and gentle breeze, Ouyang Liuse, supporting her recovering aunt, slowly walked out of the hospital room of Binnan City's Second People's Hospital. Compared to the strong smell of disinfectant in the room, the fresh air outside instantly invigorated them. Ouyang Liuse sniffed greedily, savoring the scent of flowers and grass. Then, she saw a brand-new red electric car for the elderly parked outside, and a clean-cut young man with his hands in his pockets, smiling at her. Behind him, her uncle, with a face full of joy, was stepping out of the car, walking towards them.
"Mu Zi, what... what's all this about?" After a few days of acquaintance, Ouyang Liuse's aunt had grown familiar with this mysterious young man. She pointed to the new car, her face full of curiosity as she alternated her gaze between Mu Zi and her smiling husband approaching them.
"Mu Zi insisted on buying a car, saying it's for our convenience as we get older," her husband explained with a smile as he approached.
"A car?" Although Ouyang Liuse's aunt knew this mysterious young man was wealthy and had seen him spend money freely for her sake, she was still astonished to hear he had gifted them a car.
At that moment, Mu Zi, with a beaming smile, came up to her and assisted her into the car. "Yes, auntie. This car is specially designed for the elderly. It's inexpensive but very useful. Now that you're recovering, you can also learn to drive it when you're free."
"Inexpensive?" Ouyang Liuse's aunt asked as she got into the car, puzzled. "How much is this car? Mu Zi, you're too…"
Mu Zi, who was exchanging meaningful glances with Ouyang Liuse, winked and said cheerfully, "Five thousand."
To celebrate her aunt's recovery and discharge from the hospital, Ouyang Liuse, with Mu Zi's help, prepared a large feast, and the family of four sat down together, radiating happiness. Over these days, Mu Zi had become an integral part of this family. The simplicity, honesty, kindness, and warmth of the elderly couple deeply moved him. Not only because they raised Ouyang Liuse, but he had also developed deep affection for them and decided to never forget them, no matter where he might go. Ouyang Liuse's aunt and uncle, though they found the generous young man somewhat mysterious, were deeply touched by his honesty, stability, and magnanimity. They were convinced that Ouyang Liuse was in good hands with him.
"Mu Zi, Liuse always says you're into the arts. We don't understand much about art, but I'm curious, what kind of art are you into? Writing? Painting? Or something else?" After dinner, while sipping tea, Ouyang Liuse's uncle asked Mu Zi with interest.
As Mu Zi picked his teeth with a toothpick, he slowly replied, "What art? I'm just a writer, mainly earning a bit by writing books online."
"Online?" To Mu Zi's surprise, Ouyang Liuse's uncle seemed quite interested in this topic. He continued enthusiastically, "I often read books online too! Which site are you on? Is it Zongheng?"
Mu Zi wiped a bead of sweat from his brow, realizing he'd forgotten that this was Ouyang Liuse's uncle, and she was a tech whiz. This might blow his cover… He twirled his hair and smiled, "Not there. How could a small-time writer like me make it on such a big site? I just get by on a smaller site. It's called… End Point."
"End Point Chinese?" Ouyang Liuse's uncle, rubbing his thinning hair, muttered to himself, "I've never heard of it…"
At this point, Ouyang Liuse, who had been chatting with her aunt, quickly jumped in to help Mu Zi, "Writing is just his hobby. In fact, he mainly directs films, oh, behind the scenes… Mu Zi is quite remarkable. For instance, 'Thorn Ridge' and 'Stellar Transformations', he was the planner behind them…" She winked and stuck out her tongue at Mu Zi secretly.
Director... behind-the-scenes director... Mu Zi thought to himself, I am indeed a director, but of a different kind...
"Ah, no wonder..." Ouyang Liuse's aunt and uncle paused, their gaze towards Mu Zi filled with newfound admiration and respect...
As the four were enjoying their conversation, suddenly, the stirring music of Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 filled the room — Mu Zi's phone ringtone. Over these days, the family had become familiar with this sound. Mu Zi had replaced his old second-hand phone with a brand-new, fully-featured, name-brand phone. He bought two at once, one for each of them.
Ouyang Liuse's aunt and uncle stopped talking and smiled as they watched Mu Zi pull out his phone to check it, but Ouyang Liuse's eyes betrayed a hint of curiosity.
Mu Zi glanced at the message and said to the three, "Uncle, aunt, Liuse, I need to go online for a bit, there's something I need to handle."
With that, he smiled at them and went into his room...
It was late at night, and the aunt and uncle had long gone to bed. Ouyang Liuse, after tossing and turning in bed, finally made up her mind. She left her bedroom and knocked on Mu Zi's door. After just one knock, the door suddenly opened, and a strong arm reached out, pulling her into the room.
"You…" Before she could speak, her lips were sealed with a kiss. Then, she felt her body lifted off the ground, held tightly, and carried towards the bed…