Wen Yuan didn’t know how he had provoked Qi Jinran again. After thinking about it, he hesitated, “But there is no escort bed1don’t know the right term. Basically an add-on bed for those who need to stay by a patient’s side here…”

“I will ask the nurse to find me an empty hospital bed.” Qi Jinran lowered his eyelashes. Arranging the quilt that had slipped from his shoulders, his voice was slightly hoarse. “You don’t need to help me think about this, just have a good rest.”

“Okay.” Hearing Qi Jinran’s insistence, Wen Yuan couldn’t persuade him anymore. Suddenly remembering something, he opened his mouth again. “You didn’t tell my parents and grandpa about the car accident, did you?”

Qi Jinran narrowed his black eyes and looked at him with a bad look. “Why, you want me to help you hide it from them?”

Wen Yuan shook his head. “That’s not what I mean. It’s too late today. You can inform them tomorrow and let them get a good night’s sleep.”

Qi Jinran didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. “Okay, I’ll do as you say.”

Wen Yuan put down his worries thoroughly. The effect of the anesthetic had gradually worn off after talking to Qi Jinran for a while. The first thing he felt was the pain in his left leg, which was vague, as if the flesh and blood at the wound had not healed. It didn’t take long for the piercing pain to come from his right leg which was in a cast. The piercing pain spread to his nerves, penetrating his bones, as if a huge pair of scissors had cut through his right leg, randomly stirring the insides with the shape blade.. Wen Yuan couldn’t maintain his calm expression, and curled up with cold sweat covering his forehead.

“Did the anesthetic wear off? It’s starting to hurt?” Qi Jinran observed his expression, and instantly understood after seeing his face pale and him biting his bloodless lips.

Wen Yuan nodded without any strength. “It… my right leg…is very painful…”

“The doctor prescribed painkillers, you should take two first.” Qi Jinran was very experienced in this kind of thing, and took them out. Holding a glass of warm water, he helped Wen Yuan up, and let him lean on the head of the bed to take the painkillers.

“This medicine…will it work?” When Wen Yuan finished taking the medicine and lay back on the bed, his face was still pale as paper.

Qi Jinran wiped the sweat from his forehead with a handkerchief, gently stroked his face with his fingers, and whispered, “Everyone’s physique is different, and painkillers are also different from person to person. Don’t think about the pain, think about something else, okay?”

Wen Yuan reluctantly hummed. He looked closely at Qi Jinran’s face, and a trace of something flashed in his black eyes. His left hand came out from outside the quilt, and firmly grasped Qi Jinran’s sleeve. “Jinran, were you… in such pain at that time?”

Qi Jinran was stunned. Many emotions flashed across his eyes, before they soon returned to calm.

“It’s okay.” He didn’t want Wen Yuan to imagine his pain, and responded lightly.

“I feel the same way now…” Wen Yuan suddenly thought of something. The corner of his mouth grinned unconsciously, as he said with a smile, “I also hurt my right leg. Do you think the two of us are very fateful and a match made in heaven?”

Qi Jinran smiled bitterly, and knocked his forehead. “This kind of fate, it’s better not to have.”

Wen Yuan wrinkled his nose and said angrily, “Can’t you see that I’m teasing you? Why are you so confused?”

Qi Jinran laughed lightly, and he held Wen Yuan’s hand instead. Bowing his head, he kissed the back of his hand. “Okay, it’s all my fault, I apologize to you.”

“I also want a kiss on the face.” Wen Yuan pointed to his cheek dissatisfied.

Qi Jinran lowered his long eyelashes and looked at his scarred face. His eyes were full of distress, but he still lowered his head, carefully avoided the wounds, and kissed him on the cheek.

The warm breath sprayed on Wen Yuan’s cheeks. It was a little itchy, and he wanted to scratch it, but remembering the wounds on his face, he could only grit his teeth and forcibly hold back.

Qi Jinran finally kissed him on the lips, biting Wen Yuan’s dry, bloodless lips until they turned a little bloody, and then backed away.

“My god, it’s already three o’clock in the morning.” Seeing the time on the wall, Wen Yuan sighed exaggeratedly. The painkillers kicked in and his right leg wasn’t as painful as before, and his tone was naturally much lighter.

“Are you tired? Go to sleep first.” Qi Jinran sat back on the chair.

“Not tired, I’ll ask if there is an escort bed.” Wen Yuan was about to ring the bell when someone knocked on the door of the ward, and a young nurse in green clothes walked in pushing a light blue hospital bed.

“Mr. Qi, we just found an empty hospital bed for you. You can use it first.” 

The People’s Hospital is a public hospital, and the beds are very tight, so Qi Jinran did not force the nurses to help him find an empty hospital bed. Unexpectedly, after the nurses at the nurse station knew about his situation, they were all eager to help, and soon found an empty hospital bed for him.

Qi Jinran glanced at the nameplate on her chest and smiled politely. “Nurse Zheng, thank you.”

“It’s nothing, just a little effort.” The little nurse smiled kindly at him, then turned to Wen Yuan and said with concern. “Is there anything else? Is someplace uncomfortable?”

“No, it’s much better after taking the painkillers.” Wen Yuan smiled.

“That’s good, you’re very brave. We had a young man who screamed in the ward all night after an operation on his leg, and the painkillers didn’t work. You’re much stronger than him.”

“Really?” Wen Yuan chuckled twice. “Maybe it’s because I have family with me.”

The little nurse didn’t know the relationship between Qi Jinran and Wen Yuan. He only knew that the tall and handsome man had waited all this time, so when Wen Yuan mentioned family, he couldn’t help asking, “Is this Mr. Qi your family? Is he your brother or—”

“He’s my husband.” Wen Yuan replied with a smile in his black eyes.

“Oh, I say, no wonder.” The little nurse understood instantly and sighed. “The two of you have a really good relationship. Many couples here have a caretaker accompany their partner when there’s an accident. Few are willing to be here in person, and stay with them.”

Wen Yuan glanced at Qi Jinran. His chest was warm, and he didn’t speak.

When the nurse left, he hurriedly asked Qi Jinran to rest on the escort bed next to him. After seeing Qi Jinran lay down, he was relieved, and gradually became a little sleepy. Closing his eyes, he fell asleep.

The ward was quiet.

In the darkness, hearing the even and long breathing from the next door, Qi Jinran slowly opened his eyes and sat up silently.

He got out of bed and walked to Wen Yuan’s hospital bed. The faint moonlight filtered in and shone on the boy’s side face. Qi Jinran touched his forehead and made sure that the touch under his fingertips was warm before taking a breath and sitting beside him.

When Wen Yuan woke up, the sky was already bright, and the air after the rain was exceptionally fresh. He turned his head and saw the orange-red morning sun rising from the sky.

The escort bed beside him was still clean and tidy, and Qi Jinran was no longer there. Wen Yuan looked around and was about to make a phone call to ask where Qi Jinran was, when hurried footsteps suddenly sounded outside the door of the ward.

“Yuan Yuan, how are you? Are you okay?” Early in the morning, Qi Jinran called Ye Xia and Wen Chengmin. After the two heard the news of Wen Yuan’s car accident, they hurried over without even having breakfast. As soon as she entered the ward, Ye Xia saw the scars on Wen Yuan’s face, and she was so distressed that her eyes were red.

“Mom, I’m fine, they’ve already finished the operation.”

“It rained so hard last night, you could’ve stayed at the airport for one night. You just had to rush home, you!” Wen Chengmin couldn’t bear it and let out a long breath.

Without waiting for Wen Yuan to speak, Qi Jinran stood in front of him, and bowed deeply to Ye Xia and Wen Chengmin. “Dad, mom, I’m sorry. It’s because I didn’t take good care of Xiao Yuan. If you have to blame someone, blame me, it’s all my fault—”

“You kid, what are you talking about!” Ye Xia hurriedly held his arm, urging him to up. Seeing Qi Jinran’s bloodshot eyes and exhausted face, she guessed that Qi Jinran must have been here to take care of Wen Yuan all night. “I know, seeing Xiao Yuan’s accident, you must be uncomfortable. How can we blame you?”

“Yes, Jinran, don’t blame yourself, Xiao Yuan’s car accident was an accident. You don’t need to be stressed.”

“Mom, I’m hungry, did you bring anything to eat?” Wen Yuan really didn’t want to see Qi Jinran blame himself, so he changed the subject.

“I asked Sister Xue to make simple porridge and snacks, and they’ll be delivered soon.” Qi Jinran said.

“It’s still Jinran who is considerate.” Ye Xia looked at him with admiration.

After a few people chatted, the doctor came in to check Wen Yuan’s condition. His various indicators had returned to normal values, and the wound on his leg had begun to heal. After sharing some precautions, the doctor left the ward.

 

An emotional chapter.

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1don’t know the right term. Basically an add-on bed for those who need to stay by a patient’s side

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