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"Come on, drink a little more!"

In the ward, Xiao Yi was coaxing Lin Meng to drink soup with a bowl in hand. (..tw) She had lost so much blood before, and now she needed a lot of blood replenishment. For this reason, Xiao Yi specially instructed the chef to make various blood-supplementing dishes for Lin Meng, such as peanut red date porridge, red date jujube porridge, Angelica fish soup, etc., always boiling up a big bucket every time, urging her to drink more and replenish more.

Lin Meng was unable to hold a bowl with her injured right hand, so Xiao Yi took over the responsibility of feeding her soup. This man, seen as cold and ruthless by others, unexpectedly possessed a delicate and gentle touch, like a woman. He personally fed her spoonful after spoonful, as if she were a child. Her naturally shy nature made it impossible for her to comfortably accept such tenderness. She felt an indescribable awkwardness inside, so every time they reached the end, this scene would inevitably unfold.

"I can't drink anymore, I'm full!" She turned her head away with a touch of defiance. Although there was only her and him in the ward, she still found it unbearable. She used to always hope that someone would be good to her, but after experiencing bullying and the true meaning of kindness, she began to retreat. She knew she was foolish, useless, and whenever someone treated her kindly, she would become overwhelmed with gratitude and emotion, then start doing things in a daze, foolishly hoping for things she shouldn't. No more, no more, she was starting to be afraid! Now she would rather have life return to the way it was at first, where everyone was indifferent to her!

But Heaven didn't hear her pleas. This man, however, couldn't bear to be cold to her. In moments like these, he was unusually domineering, his voice soft as if coaxing water out of her: "Come on, drink this bowl and we won't drink anymore, alright"

Saying that, holding a spoon and with a smile, he fed it to her mouth!

She's not a child! She muttered to herself, lowering her eyes slightly. But when she saw the genuine smile in his eyes, all her rejections vanished, unable to form words. All she could manage was a low grumble. "I'll do it myself!"

How could Xiao Yi refuse This was a rare opportunity to get close to her, and he was willing to serve this little woman. It turned out that humbling oneself wasn't a hardship, but rather it brought a sweet feeling to one's heart, and even made one relish it!

"This bowl is hot, you'd easily spill it if you held it. It's better if I feed you."

"As he spoke, he spoon-fed her. Lin Meng was helpless and blushed slightly, like a doll as she was fed by him. Finally, after finishing the bowl, Xiao Yi refused to stop, contentedly murmuring to himself. “We’ll have the rest later! Your body is weak, you need to nourish yourself well.”

She pursed her lips slightly, looking at him like this, her heart actually felt a little uncomfortable. This man was very good to her, really good. And she also knew what he probably wanted. But--

She couldn't help but glance down at her ankle, where the chain bracelet was wrapped. Her heart sank as she saw it, a cold wave washing over her. After following one man like that, then another, she had lost all confidence and didn't want to be foolish enough to do anything more!

The promise she made with Xiao Yi was that after half a year, perhaps by then, he would have had his way with her and grown tired of her. Perhaps, it would just be another instance of being abandoned. Sometimes, when she lay alone in bed, staring at the darkness of night, she thought to herself, "Just get through it!" After fulfilling her promise to Xiao Yi, she would simply end it all!

This must be it -- the trade!

Sometimes, when facing Xiao Yi's warmth and devotion, she would feel a slight pang of guilt and unease. But even so, there was nothing more she could do!

That kind of pain, after being hurt once is enough. Just let her be selfish, protect herself well, and refuse to be hurt a second time!

"Want to watch a movie!"

On one side, Xiao Yi smiled as he took a wet towel to wipe her small mouth. Then he roughly adjusted the pillow she was leaning against, letting her lie down further so that she would be more comfortable. These past few days, this man’s care for her had been almost meticulous, almost like a top-notch male servant!

Lin Meng shook her head, closed her eyes, and found it difficult to face reality. Of course, she couldn't see Xiao Yi's face darken in that instant after she closed her eyes. Even his smiling eyes turned cold and icy. How could he not see her often staring at the anklet with a daze How could he not guess that while she was quietly daydreaming, most of the time, she was thinking about Rong Ling But she was a patient, and he couldn't get angry about it, so he could only pretend not to know!

Just as Jiang Po-lang came when it was time for him to be discharged, it happened to be a Sunday, so he didn't have to go to class!

Jiang Po-lang had known about Lin Meng's hospitalization since early that morning, thanks to the ubiquitous news media. They had almost meticulously reported every detail of Lin Meng's suicide that night: the bathtub filled with blood, her bloody body wrapped in a blood-stained robe being carried out, and the subsequent rescue process.

Jiang Po-lang had wanted to visit Lin Meng early on, and he went to the hospital to see her the day after she was killed. However, Xiao Yi was fed up with those intrusive news media at the time, so he ordered his subordinates not to allow anyone into Lin Meng's ward, completely preventing others from getting near her. That day, Jiang Po-lang left helplessly disappointed.

Today, he also thought about how many days had passed. He wanted to see Lin Meng again. He estimated that it wouldn't be so difficult, so he came. Xiao Yi's subordinate reported to Xiao Yi, and Xiao Yi instinctively wanted to have Jiang Po Lang stopped again. This was a boy who had some intentions towards his woman, although he couldn't make it happen, but being able to keep him from appearing in front of Lin Meng would be best. Only when Xiao Yi thought about Lin Meng's increasingly quiet appearance, looking at what made his heart both tight and sour and uneasy, did his heart soften, letting Jiang Po Lang in.

Xiao Yi probably also knew that most people who think about suicide have a certain tendency towards depression. This kind of emotion is not properly adjusted, and it will become a psychological disease in the future. These days, the people Lin Meng has dreamed about have been coming and going, and it's just him and her father. Every time they talk, she behaves lazily, unable to say a few words, as if everything she does is accompanied by boredom. Xiao Yi looked at it and was also a little worried. But he has never been a very talkative person, nor can he be eloquent and talk to himself for two or three hours, so most of the time, he just sits quietly with Lin Meng, silently accompanying her. In fact, it's really difficult for him, the leader of the Silver Wolf Squad, to be a role that accompanies someone to speak!

He did know that Jiang PoLang was a cheerful personality, much like his brother Xu Ming. He estimated that he was also a talkative person. Moreover, Jiang PoLang was Lin Meng's friend and classmate, so they probably had some common ground. Perhaps he could even advise Lin Meng and cheer her up. Thinking this way, Xiao Yi let Jiang PoLang in.

As expected, when Lin Meng saw Jiang Po Lang, she couldn't help but smile, a hint of joy evident in her eyes. She had been alone in this hospital room for quite some time, spending her days confined within its walls, unable to even step outside her door. It wasn't an exaggeration to say she was feeling suffocated. Moreover, with the abrupt severance of her relationship with Rong Ling, her heart couldn't help but feel constricted. She desperately yearned to confide in someone, to share the bitterness weighing on her soul, but facing Xiao Yi, she couldn't!

Because, Xiao Yi was taking care of her. He wanted to have her. How could she possibly tell Xiao Yi about another man In front of him, how could she reveal the sadness caused by that other man!

“Ah Lang!” she laughed, softly calling out Jiang Po Lang’s name!

Xiao Yi saw this and felt a slight disappointment in his heart, but he still tactfully made way for them to talk, and went out himself.

When only the two of them were left in the room, Jiang Po Lang's face darkened as he glared at Lin Meng. He suddenly roared with anger. “How could you do this!”

Lin Meng's eyes flickered, her shoulders involuntarily shrinking back, slightly dodging Jiang Po Lang's furious gaze. I have to say, when Jiang Po Lang gets angry, he does look rather intimidating.

“Even if you're feeling down, you shouldn't do this! There are always ways to overcome obstacles in life. How can you be so foolish! When you do things like this, don't you ever think about others The people who truly care about you. They must be heartbroken by what you've done. At least, I'm one of them who is hurt.”

He bit his lip and plopped down on the edge of Lin Meng's bed, widening his soulful eyes with fury. He had thought about how he would soften her up when he saw her, whispering sweet nothings to convince her not to think about such things ever again. But seeing her in person ignited an uncontrollable rage within him. When he saw the newspaper report detailing her suicide attempt and the picture of her bloodied and carried away by someone, his blood seemed to run cold.

Lin Meng lowered her head in shame. These past few days, she had come to her senses and naturally understood how reckless her suicide attempt the previous night was. It's just that at the time, she was overwhelmed with grief and completely immersed in her own world. That's why when the scissors cut, she simply went through with it.

Actually, someone who has attempted suicide once will likely not attempt it again easily. Instinctively, they will feel some fear of death, and perhaps also a sense of release or acceptance.

“I won’t do it again, really!” she murmured softly, speaking to him but also to herself. For these past few days, Xiao Yi had been taking care of her without ever mentioning her suicide attempt. He probably had his reservations, afraid of upsetting her. So, this was the first time she had expressed her stance so clearly!

"You should engrave this sentence into your heart, remember it for life!" Jiang Po Lang still said to her with some lingering fear.

Lin Meng shrugged again and nodded. After all, it was rare for him to lose his temper in front of her like this! She understood perfectly well that someone who could get angry for you and worry about you was because—they had you in their heart, putting you in a special place.

Jiang Po waved his hand and came here, naturally he wasn't here to scold Lin Meng. Seeing her like this, he instantly felt relieved. But the unease that had been brewing in his heart, still left him sighing.

"You scared the living daylights out of me! Never do that again!"

She listened, her heart warming slightly. She looked up at Jiang Po浪, a faint smile on her lips.

Jiang Po Lang couldn't help but glare at her, letting out a huff of displeasure. "Laugh! You still have the nerve to laugh! Look at you, so carefree and oblivious! Don't you even know that people are worried about you!"

"Hee hee..." She laughed to herself, and her laughter made Jiang Po浪 so angry that he didn't have any temper left.

"Forget it, I'm not going to talk about this anymore. All I know is that you promised me. If you dare to break your oath, I will chase you to hell and beat you up!"

She rolled her eyes and chuckled softly, "A child doesn't speak: supernatural powers! When did you, too, become superstitious!"

A flush of faint red appeared on Jiang Po Lang's handsome face, he coughed lightly to conceal his discomfort before looking at her with concern. He looked her up and down, then frowned, muttering unhappily.

"You've lost weight!"

Her heart, warmed slightly.

He said again, "Does anyone cook for you specially You need to eat well now. The chef in my house is from Guangzhou and he's really good at making soup. Just wait, I'll have the aunt make you some soup when we get back!"

On the other hand, he was convinced that she hadn't eaten well. As a result, a smile tugged at Lin Meng's lips once more.

"What are you talking about I'm being pampered every day with delicious food and drink!"

She raised her left hand and pointed to the small hot water bottle on one side, "Grumbling, just such a hot water bottle, I have to drink a pot every morning, noon, night, including supper. I'm about to vomit. Before I finish it, Ah Yi still doesn't stop. He just said let me rest for a while and then continue drinking. I feel like a giant water tank right now, responsible for holding water every day."

She pouted playfully, making a face as if tasting something bitter.

This way, it eased Jiang Po浪's worry a little; at least she was still able to make jokes. That meant her recovery was going well. It was just that she called Xiao Yi's name so affectionately, which made him feel uncomfortable. She probably didn't realize it herself, but in just a few brief mentions of Xiao Yi, he, as an outsider, could vividly feel the intimacy between them!

He began to get annoyed and agitated. How could one bully, Rong Ling, be replaced by another, Xiao Yi According to his brother, this Xiao Yi was someone important and very difficult to deal with. It was best not to confront him recklessly. But how could he rest assured letting Lin Meng follow Xiao Yi That man was now even more unpredictable than before, and it was estimated that he wasn't a clean person. If Lin Meng followed him, wouldn't she be walking into a tiger's mouth!

"When are you going back to school!" he asked suddenly.

Lin Meng paused, her heart tightened, then her eyes softened as she softly said, "I'm not going. I've already dropped out."

Jiang Po浪 vaguely guessed that she had been skipping school these days. However, the school side didn't make any indication. He knew something was wrong. It was only when he confirmed his guess from her mouth that he felt a little sad. This girl was very smart and a promising student. In the future, she would definitely be able to get into a prestigious university with her own efforts. But her current situation... it's a pity!

“I don't believe a word that the newspaper said!” He looked straight at her, his bright eyes like a little sun, warming her with their radiance. Then he added, “I don’t know why you would try to slander yourself like this, but I don't believe it one bit. I believe what I see with my own eyes and trust my instincts. I know you're not that kind of girl! I believe in you!”

I believe in you --

This sentence is actually enough!

Lin Meng blushed slightly, instinctively moved by Jiang Po Lang's words! At the moment of her self-destruction, she hoped that everyone in the world could believe her words and allow Rong Ling to get out of trouble as soon as possible. But when she was alone at midnight, leaning against the bedside, she would also feel lonely, tired, and heartbroken. Then, she would inevitably yearn for some people whose eyes were clear and insightful. Even though they were watching from the sidelines, they could still give her some fair and honest opinions!

And now, she has it!

She smiled.

"Well, I believe you." Otherwise, he wouldn't have come to see her today. This boy was clean and pure; there was a sunny aura about him. To earn his belief, she felt as if she had been cleansed by the warm sunlight, and suddenly, she didn't feel so gloomy anymore.

She casually asked him about school and his recent happenings, and he answered with a smile. In the unintentional conversation, Lin Meng's gloomy heart unknowingly felt a little brighter. Perhaps people still need communication. Communication can relax people and indirectly relieve stress!

"When are you getting out of the hospital!" he suddenly asked.

"It'll probably take another two or three days. Actually, I'm almost fine, but Ah Yi seems not to trust me."

"You're discharged, so you're going home, right" Jiang Po Lang tentatively asked.

Lin Meng was stunned. Facing him, she suddenly felt a little ashamed. He was still so clean, but it seemed that she had already become so dirty that she couldn't show her face. But there was no need to hide it anymore. As for friendship, she wouldn't force it either. After one self-destruction, one suicide attempt, and one abandonment, she had let go of a lot of things. There was no need to keep some things hidden! So, she put away that unnatural expression and smiled faintly.

"I'm not going home, I'm leaving with Ay Wing!"

Jiang Po Lang frowned, his voice becoming muffled and low, like rolling thunder on the horizon. "If you can't go back home, then...then you can come with me!"

As soon as he said it, his own face flushed red, and his expression became a little unnatural. Seeing Lin Meng raise her clean black eyes and stare at him steadily, he hurriedly explained, "Hey, I didn't mean that, I... I don't mean to offend you, please don't misunderstand! Hey—"

He only became more and more confused as he explained, and soon he started to fidget in his seat, as if he had ulterior motives for being there. He bit his lip and decided to go all out.

"Mengmeng, here's what I'm thinking. After you get out of the hospital, I'll have my brother arrange a place for you to live and then we can figure out your future together. I think this is better than going with Xiao Yi. That kind of man..."

He gritted his teeth angrily and said unhappily: “That kind of man is unreliable. You’ve been taught a lesson once, so don't be so foolish again!”

Lin Meng's heart ached, she naturally understood what "lesson" meant, it was actually about being bullied!

Ke Jiang Po Lang couldn't understand. It wasn't that she didn't want to leave, but she owed Xiao Yi a debt, and so she had to repay it.

"Thank you for your kindness, Alan. You don't need to explain, I understand your intentions very well. It's just, I can't accept it."

"Why not accept it!" Jiang Po Lang asked urgently. "Are you afraid I'm not capable! Or that my brother won't help! Rest assured, I represent my brother, my meaning is his meaning. As long as you nod, I will absolutely support you to the end!"

"Hee hee… That's not the case, don't think too much about it. I know you and your brother are both good people. It's just that I promised Xiao Yi, that was already settled!"

"But he's not a good person!" Jiang Po浪 twisted his brows forcefully, his usually jovial face growing slightly grim. "His background seems a bit shady, do you know what he's like! Just following him like this, are you not worried at all! Or are you saying --"

A sinister look suddenly appeared on his face. "Or is this Xiao Yi forcing you, forcing you to be with him! If that's the case, then you definitely don't have to worry, my brother and I will definitely protect you well. With us here, that Xiao Yi won't be able to touch you!"

Lin Meng shook his head, though moved in his heart, he still shook his head.

“My decision is already made, it's my own choice, Alang, don't overthink it!”

“How could I not have thought about it!” Jiang Po浪 angrily pounded his fist. “When you were with Rong Ling, I had the ability to pull you out, but I just watched helplessly, and then made you like this now. And now you… I… I… Oh… I just don't want to see you get hurt!”

Speaking of this, Jiang Po-lang's eyes suddenly turned red. This was genuine emotion!

This girl, she really feels sorry for him!

Although his confession was rejected, he just can't let her go!

He was afraid that if Lin Meng saw him like this, she would feel sorry for him, so he hurriedly turned his head away. But Lin Meng still saw him!

Lin Meng's lips moved slightly, a faint sigh in her heart. Following closely behind, her eyelids slowly drooped halfway, partially concealing the sorrowful light in her eyes!

Sometimes, salvation is right in front of us. But we just can't reach out and grab it! What can be said about this! This path of life, sometimes, is just like this, beyond our control! If we had accepted the Jiang brothers' proposal at that time and received their help, how could there have been all sorts of things that followed! But now that things have come to this, what use is it to think about the past!

Yesterday's cause, today's effect! Having sown the seeds, we can only bear the fruit.e of myself. Just relax!"He went on, "Then let Youyou and Haohuo be the witnesses. If you don't take good care of yourself, then…"Glancing at the two wide-eyed little fellows, Rong Ling let out a cha...