Yucheng was where Liang Weijun worked, and he typically returned there on Sunday evenings.
Realizing he might have considered staying for her, she quickly added, "I'm really fine. I know my body well. I could even walk around town if I wanted to."
Liang Weijun stood up, his decision firm. "Whether you feel fine or not, the CT scan will confirm. With how hard Chen Yifan hit you, there could be internal injuries."
She fell silent, understanding Liang Weijun's resolve. "But... can't we go to Yucheng instead? It's closer than Minghua, isn't it?"
Liang Weijun ran a hand through his hair. "The CT scans in Yucheng are more expensive than in Minghua."
"Oh, okay," she nodded reluctantly.
"Stay here, I'll get the food," he said, preparing to leave, but Liu Xin interrupted, "There's no need. I'll eat with you in the kitchen."
Just as she was about to stand up, she was taken aback as Liang Weijun swiftly scooped her into his arms, prompting her to let out a surprised shriek.
"Liang Weijun!" she protested, her voice tinged with astonishment. "I just fainted; I'm not crippled!"
He carried her to the kitchen and gently sat her down on a chair. "You need to rest," he insisted, a faint smile tugging at his lips. "Let me take care of you, alright?"
Liu Xin huffed in mock indignation but couldn't hide a small smile. "Alright," she relented, realizing Liang Weijun's care was something she couldn't easily refuse.
As Liang Weijun set about fetching the food, Liu Xin glanced around the kitchen, expecting a simple meal. To her surprise, the table was adorned with an assortment of dishes, though all were still light fare.
"You cooked all this?" she asked incredulously as he brought over a steaming bowl of noodles.
Liang Weijun replied softly. "Of course. There's no way you'd be satisfied with just soup."
Liu Xin chuckled in response. "You know me too well."
Liang Weijun smiled warmly as he served her a bowl of noodles. "I was afraid if I left you hungry, you'd tackle me like you did Chen Yifan," he teased lightly.
Liu Xin laughed, a sound that filled the kitchen with warmth. "I promise I won't go tackling anyone else today," she replied with a playful glint in her eye.
As they began eating, Liu Xin couldn't suppress her curiosity any longer. "Speaking of Chen Yifan, how is he?" she asked cautiously.
Liang Weijun answered casually. "He's in the hospital."
Liu Xin almost choked on her noodles, her eyes widening in surprise. Liang Weijun quickly handed her the glass of water, concern flickering in his eyes. "He's fine," he added reassuringly.
"I see," she murmured finally, taking a sip of water.
After a pause, she changed the subject, her tone lighter. "Tomorrow, could we go around Minghua? I've never been there before, and I'd like to spend some time exploring with you."
Liang Weijun nodded thoughtfully. "Sure, we can take a stroll around the city. It'll be good for you to experience a new environment."
Encouraged by his response, Liu Xin hesitated before asking the next question that had been on her mind. "Where did you go this morning after fishing?" she inquired gently.
Liang Weijun was silent for a moment before answering, "A colleague came to town unexpectedly for some urgent files. I had to meet him."
Liu Xin's expression softened with guilt. "Oh," she murmured softly. She had been under the impression that she was merely a distraction for him, not realizing the complexities of his responsibilities.
"It must be a hassle for you, traveling back and forth for work. Maybe staying in a city wouldn't be so bad for me," she suggested tentatively.
"Staying in a city wouldn't be good for you," he began, his voice gentle yet resolute. "It's best for you to stay here and recuperate. Besides, there's no need for me to stay in a city anymore. I've already quit my job."
Liu Xin's eyes widened in disbelief. "Why would you do that?" she asked, her voice betraying a mix of surprise and concern.
Liang Weijun met her gaze calmly. "Why shouldn't I?" he replied evenly. "In fact, I should have done this sooner. Ever since you needed to stay here, I've been thinking about quitting. I've been handling important matters these past few weeks, which kept me busier than usual."
"But what will you do here?" Liu Xin pressed, trying to make sense of his decision.
Liang Weijun shrugged slightly. "Fishing," he answered simply. "Uncle Li believes I'm better at it than most fishermen around here. Doesn't that sound promising?"
Liu Xin shook her head, her brow furrowed with concern. "But why?" she persisted, her voice tinged with worry. "You already had a good job in the city. How could you give that up just to fish in a small town?"
Liang Weijun sighed softly, his expression earnest. "I think you've misunderstood something," he said gently. "I'm not giving up my career just to fish in a small town. I'm doing this so I can stay with you."