After Lin Qiong paid the fees, he took the elevator back to the floor of the diagnostic room. As he stepped out, he noticed Fu Xingyun holding a black bag.
Glancing at it, Lin Qiong asked, "What's that?"
Fu Xingyun looked a bit uneasy, "Medicine."
"Oh," Lin Qiong didn't suspect anything after hearing this, just furrowed his brows slightly, "Isn't it a bit too much to take?"
The black bag was not small, and Lin Qiong didn't know how much medicine was inside. Before this, Fu Xingyun had already been prescribed three different kinds, and this bag was likely to add more, not fewer.
"How many times a day do you take them?"
The psychiatrist chimed in, "Three times."
Looking at the black plastic bag, Lin Qiong mumbled, "Will there be room for meals?"
"Just some health supplements, Mr. Lin, no need to worry," the psychiatrist reassured.
As they left the hospital, it was still only noon. Lin Qiong pushed Fu Xingyun into the car and then, remembering something, said, "Let's go to the supermarket later; the fridge at home is empty."
Fu Xingyun replied, "Sure."
Lin Qiong nodded and then instructed the driver to park at a large supermarket not far from home.
After a busy morning, Lin Qiong felt a bit tired as he leaned against the car. He then turned his head to look at Fu Xingyun.
The man's gaze was fixed straight ahead, his facial features sharp and distinct. Living under the same roof for so long, it was the first time Lin Qiong had relaxed enough to scrutinize him.
Previously, Fu Xingyun seemed eager to please and cautious in everything he did. Now, things were quite different.
Squinting his eyes, Lin Qiong called out, "Xingyun."
Fu Xingyun, upon hearing his name, turned his head slightly. His deep, direct gaze and composed expression made Lin Qiong's heart flutter.
Suddenly, Lin Qiong felt that marrying someone with such good looks wasn't a bad deal. He looked at Fu Xingyun and said with a silly smile, "You're quite handsome."
Fu Xingyun, taken aback, averted his gaze. "Nonsense."
Lin Qiong leaned against him, raised his hand, and poked Fu Xingyun's shoulder. "I'm not talking nonsense."
Seeing Fu Xingyun turn his face away, Lin Qiong leaned closer to his ear and said, "You're the most handsome person I've ever seen."
Fu Xingyun took a deep breath, lowered his gaze, and looked at Lin Qiong with a calm expression. Although he seemed indifferent, he asked, "Really?"
"Of course!" Lin Qiong, in a playful mood, said, "You're the handsomest in my heart."
Fu Xingyun didn't say much in response to Lin Qiong's words, but Lin Qiong could tell from his subtle expressions that he was quite satisfied with the compliment. This round of flattery seemed to have pleased him.
Just as Lin Qiong was feeling pleased with his eloquence, Fu Xingyun suddenly spoke, "Did you marry me because of this?"
Lin Qiong was taken aback, turning to see Fu Xingyun's intense gaze.
Swallowing nervously, Lin Qiong blinked his thick, dark lashes like raven feathers. "Of course."
Then, he shyly lowered his head. "I married you initially for the sake of your good looks."
"What about the money?"
Fu Xingyun wasn't foolish; after sitting in a high position for so many years, he could easily discern Lin Qiong's motives for marrying him. However, after being married to him for a while, he was starting to believe in the love Lin Qiong had for him.
Lin Qiong bravely said, "Money is just an external thing. If I had to choose between you and money, I would definitely choose you."
After all, having you means having wealth.
Then, Lin Qiong tried to find an opportunity to change the topic.
"Xingyun, why have you been holding onto this bag since you got into the car?"
Fu Xingyun looked down at the black bag in his hand.
"..."
The car quickly parked in the supermarket's parking lot. Lin Qiong, with Fu Xingyun in tow, got out of the car. "Have we finished most of the food in the fridge? Let's buy more today."
With that, he pushed Fu Xingyun into the large supermarket.
First, the two went to the fruit and vegetable section to buy fruits and vegetables, then they began to stroll around.
Lin Qiong's eyes lit up when he saw the milk section. "Xingyun, let's buy several cases of milk and have it every day."
Fu Xingyun wasn't particularly fond of such things. "You'll drink it?"
"You'll drink it."
"..."
Lin Qiong pushed Fu Xingyun to the milk section. "We're going to start rehabilitation, and drinking milk will help replenish calcium."
Although Lin Qiong wasn't sure if Fu Xingyun needed calcium supplementation, drinking milk seemed harmless.
Lin Qiong left the address and arranged for the delivery personnel to bring the goods directly to their doorstep.
Then, with a clatter, he pushed Fu Xingyun to buy snacks. Lin Qiong looked at the array of shelves, swallowing his saliva, but in the end, he only picked two of his favorites.
"If you like, you can buy them all."
"Really?" Lin Qiong's eyes sparkled as he looked at Fu Xingyun. "Xingyun, you're really kind."
With that, he raised his hand and grabbed another bag of potato chips.
In his previous life, he had also been like this. However, due to limited finances for buying a house, he could only afford to buy two kinds of snacks each time.
Seeing that Lin Qiong had only picked up one more bag, Fu Xingyun asked, "Are we done shopping?"
Lin Qiong nodded, "Yes, let's go home."
He wanted to say more, but Lin Qiong had already approached and pushed him away from the snack section.
----
Back home, Lin Qiong prepared lunch first. After the meal, he began his daily persuasion.
Sitting close to Fu Xingyun on the sofa, Lin Qiong held a tablet and showed it to him. "The doctor said this nurse is very good and proficient in massage."
He said that while making a few swipes on the screen. "This one is good too. I heard he has been in this profession for over ten years and is quite reputable."
However, Fu Xingyun didn't even look at it. Lin Qiong whispered, "What if we hire both?"
Fu Xingyun looked at him, "What if I can't stand up?"
"You will definitely stand up." Lin Qiong's face was resolute, and his eyes were firm as he looked at Fu Xingyun. "I believe in you. You will definitely stand up."
Lin Qiong's determination momentarily left Fu Xingyun dazed.
"If you can't stand up, then I will be with you for the rest of my life!" Lin Qiong spoke with conviction. "Didn't I say it before? I love you, so I want to be with you during your toughest times. When you recover, we can get divorced."
Fu Xingyun's expression darkened at the last sentence, but before he could speak, Lin Qiong continued, "But similarly, if you can never stand up, then I will be with you forever."
Lin Qiong understood Fu Xingyun's pride and self-esteem very well. Based on nothing else but these two qualities, the man could stand up again. Not to mention the additional motivation of revenge.
The man remained silent for a long time before asking, "Do you trust me?"
"Of course." Lin Qiong's face lit up with a bright smile, like the radiant sun in spring. He raised his hand and touched the man's shoulder. "You're Fu Xingyun after all."
It seemed like this name had an extraordinary significance in his heart.
The profound and powerful heartbeat resonated, audible and impossible to ignore. The youth's smile was captivating, as if he held a small axe in his hands and struck it against the gate of his heart every day. With the passage of time, cracks began to appear.
He surrendered like a defeated army unable to regroup, automatically opening that door.
Lin Qiong placed the tablet in front of him. "Let's hire a nurse first, okay? Let's give it a try. Even if it doesn't work, it's okay. We've tried our best."
Lin Qiong remembered the doctor's advice not to put too much pressure on Fu Xingyun.
If this persuasion didn't work, there would always be a next time.
"Okay."
Lin Qiong looked at Fu Xingyun with some surprise.
Fu Xingyun: "Okay."
Sitting on the sofa together, the two of them scheduled an appointment with the nurse. Lin Qiong thought the sooner, the better, so they set the meeting for tomorrow.
After returning to the third-floor room, Fu Xingyun sat alone for a while, his expression unreadable. After a short time, he took out his phone and made a call.
The call was quickly answered, "Bo...ss..."
Fu Xingyun's expression changed slightly upon hearing the awkward pauses in the speech. "Why are you speaking with pauses?"
"Boss... I've been spe...cially assigned by you, and the si...gnal is bad."
"..."
Fu Xingyun took a deep breath, pinching the bridge of his nose with his fingers. "You can come back now. I'll find someone else to take care of the remaining projects for you."
"Really...? Thank you, Bo...ss."
"After you return, help me contact a doctor as soon as possible."
"Okay."
After hanging up the phone, Fu Xingyun initially intended to go to the study to handle some documents. However, upon entering the study, he saw the black plastic bag on the desk.
The surface of the black plastic bag was rough and wrinkled, but it seemed to emit a magical power similar to Pandora's box.
Come on! Come on! Come and explore what I hold.
Fu Xingyun, preferring not to see, put the black plastic bag into the drawer.
Ten minutes later, Lin Qiong came up to deliver fruits.
"Xingyun, I'm coming in."
Just as Lin Qiong was about to enter, he heard a commotion inside.
"What's going on?"
Fu Xingyun pressed his hand on the drawer. "Nothing."
Lin Qiong thought it might be some business secret that he shouldn't know about. Being considerate, he said, "I'll go back to the room. The fruits are here; remember to eat them."
"Okay," the man responded indifferently. It was only after Lin Qiong's figure disappeared into the room that Fu Xingyun secretly sighed in relief. He then took the book he had just opened from the drawer.
"Love Manual"
Fu Xingyun resisted but couldn't help flipping it open again, looking at the rules and guidelines in the book.
There was no introduction on the book's introductory page, only a slogan.
We respect all the love in the world.
1. Getting Along and Attracting Each Other
When spending time with your loved one, you can subtly reveal a vulnerable side, sparking their protective instincts. This will make the other person feel satisfied in the sense of being admired. You can also pretend to be troubled by small everyday matters, seeking their help, creating a situation where they feel you need them from the heart. (Applicable to both men and women, bottom or top is also acceptable, after all, being cute is also applicable to a top.)
Fu Xingyun: ...
After reading the first rule, the man closed the book with a "bang," his hands clasped in front of his lips, remaining silent for a long time.
----
In the evening, after the two had dinner in the restaurant, they watched TV together, playing a documentary about the animal kingdom.
After watching for a while, Lin Qiong raised his arm to stretch, exposing a small piece of fair waist as the hem of his shirt moved up with the motion.
Fu Xingyun unconsciously averted his gaze when he saw it, then turned and went upstairs to his room.
Upon returning to the room, Fu Xingyun looked at the book for a while and then went to the bathroom to take a shower.
While getting dressed, he heard a knocking sound at the door. Just as Fu Xingyun finished putting on his pajamas, he opened the door.
"What's the matter?"
Lin Qiong stood outside the door and immediately saw Fu Xingyun's well-built upper body.
Comparing the robust and smooth muscle lines of the other person with himself, for a moment, he felt like a vegetable in front of a dog.
Then he raised the milk bottle in his hand, "Drink the milk before bed; it's good for sleep."
Fu Xingyun took the milk bottle, and Lin Qiong was about to return to his room.
"Lin Qiong."
Lin Qiong turned around, "What's wrong?"
He saw Fu Xingyun extending a muscular arm, "I can't open it."
"Ah?"