Shen Yanche felt ashamed inside after being told that, and he also felt embarrassed. So he casually changed the topic.
After chatting for a few more sentences, Tan Linyuan said that he could leave.
Shen Yanche said he still wanted to go in and see Nan Yu, but Tan Linyuan refused on the grounds of "Don't disturb her rest".
Having no other choice, he had to leave the hospital.
Back in the car, he leaned back on the car seat. Closing his eyes, all he could see was the scene in the ward just now.
His mind was full of Nan Yu's slightly blushed cheeks, the water - red lips, and her chest rising and falling with her breath.
He felt extremely annoyed at this moment.
Before, he thought Nan Yu was introverted and reserved, like a wooden block without a sense of romance; but now, the more he looked at her, the more beautiful he found her.
A cold and aloof beauty was even more alluring and made people want to peek into her world.
Of course, his annoyance only lasted for a moment.
Soon, Shen Yanche comforted himself in his heart: Anyway, he was going to marry Nan Yu sooner or later. After dealing with Wen Ying, he would have plenty of time to cultivate feelings with Nan Yu.
Thinking of this, he was in a good mood.
On his way back to the hotel by car, Wen Ying called Shen Yanche.
Seeing the caller ID, Shen Yanche's first reaction was not to answer.
Wen Ying had a strong reaction in the early stage of pregnancy. She vomited badly every day and liked to over - think. The two of them often quarreled.
At first, he was patient enough to comfort her, but as time went on, he became more and more impatient.
He wanted to pretend not to hear, but the phone kept ringing like a death knell.
He wiped his face impatiently and still answered the call.
"Why did it take you so long to answer my call!" Wen Ying's shrill voice came through, and Shen Yanche frowned.
But he still spoke gently, "I was just busy with work. I set my phone to silent. Why aren't you resting?"
"I couldn't sleep because I couldn't reach you." Wen Ying's tone softened a bit. "When will you come back? The baby misses you."
Shen Yanche comforted her, "Soon. I'll be back the day after tomorrow."
"Have to wait until the day after tomorrow?" Wen Ying suddenly raised her voice and said aggressively, "But I'm going for a prenatal check - up tomorrow. Won't you accompany me?"
Shen Yanche was annoyed and his tone became perfunctory, "Ask the nurse to accompany you."
"I don't want that!" Wen Ying refused immediately. "If it's just the nurse, I might as well not give birth!"
Here we go again.
During this period, Wen Ying never let him have a peaceful time.
She was like a powder keg and would always use the baby as an excuse. "Shen Yanche, get this straight! I'm carrying your child. Don't try to shirk your responsibility!"
"I know. Don't be angry and hurt your body, Yingying." Shen Yanche's nerves were jumping from her shouting. He tried to control his emotions. "I owe you. Wait a moment. I'll come right over."
After hanging up the phone, Shen Yanche took a deep breath and slumped back on the seat, feeling annoyed and powerless.
Actually, Wen Ying couldn't be entirely blamed.
Wen Ying was originally a hot - tempered and outspoken person, completely different from Nan Yu's gentle and docile personality.
Before, he thought Nan Yu was boring. Now, he thought she was sensible and considerate, the most suitable person to be a wife.
If it was Nan Yu going for a prenatal check - up, she would surely be understanding and let him finish his own business first.
Instead of being like Wen Ying, making a ruckus like a crazy woman.
Men always want what they can't get.
"Turn around. Go to the maternity hospital."
...
In the ward.
Tan Linyuan took her temperature again. Seeing that it was dropping, he put an ice towel on her forehead.
She was sleeping soundly with her eyebrows and eyes relaxed.
Tan Linyuan sat quietly on the chair, staring at her motionlessly.
Only at this moment could his eyes be free from restraint and disguise.
No one knew, and he didn't have to worry about being discovered.
After it got quiet at night, he took Nan Yu's temperature again. She finally had her fever down.
Only then did Tan Linyuan finally lie down on the accompanying bed and close his eyes.
In his mind, echoed the words casually mentioned by Shen Yanche.
When Master Wenjing was still alive, he had already warned Tan Linyuan: Don't force things that are not predestined.
He had followed this advice for so many years, always self - disciplined and kind to others, truly achieving the state of not being over - joyed by external gains or saddened by personal losses.
However, this was his only selfish desire.
Sometimes he would also have the lucky thought that if the gods had mercy on him, they should give him a break.
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When Nan Yu woke up the next day, she no longer felt the heaviness of the previous day. Her fever was gone, and she felt light.
She stretched comfortably, straightening her legs. A happy expression appeared on her face.
The next second, the sharp pain in her ankle made her expression distort instantly. She almost cried from the pain.
"Ouch—"
She exclaimed, unable to control the pitch of her voice. Her eyes were misty. "It hurts so much. It's all your fault, Tan Linyuan!"
Tan Linyuan: ... Innocently hit by the blame.
He sat up from the nearby bed and walked over slowly. He laid her leg flat. "Your ankle ligament is severely strained. You can't get out of bed for a month."
Nan Yu was so delirious with fever last night that she completely forgot about this.
She remembered that she had tumbled a few times on the ski slope, but she was fully equipped with protective gear. She thought it was just a sprain at most.
"What am I going to do for this whole month?"
"I'll take care of you."
He said it casually, but Nan Yu's heart tightened suddenly at his words. "No, no. I can..."
In her panic, she bumped her foot again. The pain made her speechless, and tears welled up in her eyes.
Tan Linyuan couldn't help but shake his head and smile. "Don't need my help?"
... It seemed she had no choice.
Nan Yu was just worried in her heart about how she was going to spend this month.
Since her fever was gone, there was no need for Nan Yu to stay in the hospital any longer.
Tan Linyuan checked her out of the hospital and asked the doctor to fix her ankle to prevent her from accidentally bumping it again.
The biggest problem at the moment was how to get out of the hospital.
Nan Yu tried to hop on one leg, but after a few steps, she leaned against the wall, out of breath.
Tan Linyuan raised his eyebrows looking at her clumsy movements. "Shall I carry you?"
"No." Nan Yu waved her hand. There were people coming and going in the hospital. She didn't want others to see. "I can do it myself."
She struggled on her own for a while. Finally, Tan Linyuan couldn't stand it anymore. With a smile, he picked her up horizontally.
When she fell into his arms, Nan Yu realized that Tan Linyuan's arms were actually very strong.
Very reassuring.
She leaned on his chest, smelling the fragrance of incense on him. She awkwardly averted her eyes. " ... Thank you for the trouble."
"You're welcome."
Tan Linyuan replied and held her tighter.
Just as they were passing through a long corridor and about to reach the hospital entrance, Nan Yu suddenly saw a wheelchair.
"Hey, can't we borrow a wheelchair from the hospital?" Nan Yu finally regained her wits and asked.
"Of course we can. It's just that," Tan Linyuan answered her, his tone very serious. "After a tiring night, I want to take a little advantage of you."