Fog Returns to the Capital

Chapter 126: Agree to go home with him to meet his parents

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A layer of snow had already accumulated on the ground, and the two figures were nowhere to be seen at the empty entrance of the residential area.

Zhou Jinghuai remained standing there, silent for a long time.

The boundless night enveloped him, almost immersing him completely.

Lin Nan waited to the side with his black coat in hand, but in the end, he couldn't bear it. "It's late, let's go back."

talking.

Lin Nan was about to drape the coat he was carrying over Zhou Jinghuai when he missed—

Zhou Jinghuai turned around and left without looking back.

Under the boundless night, his silhouette exuded an indescribable loneliness and solitude.

……

Since that restaurant incident, Li Wu has never seen Zhou Jinghuai again.

It's as if he just passed through her world briefly, and then disappeared completely.

Li Wu couldn't quite describe the feeling in her heart.

But she didn't have time to investigate further.

During that period, she not only had to stay in the laboratory, but also went to the hospital more and more often.

It wasn't just about accompanying the banquet at the pavilion. With the continuous rain and snow in the capital, the injury on her shoulder was throbbing painfully.

That day.

Li Wu went to the hospital to get her medicine.

When I came out.

The corridor was bustling with people, accompanied by the constant sound of rolling pulleys.

As Li Wu walked, she thought about what the doctor had told her, saying that it also had a psychological impact and suggesting that she could see a psychologist.

Someone in a hurry suddenly rushed out from around the corner. Not seeing Li Wu in his blind spot, he unexpectedly bumped into Li Wu's shoulder, slamming Li Wu against the wall.

Li Wu hissed softly and subconsciously reached out to press her already injured shoulder.

Unable to bear the sharp pain any longer, Li Wu squatted down in agony.

When the person's hurried, muffled "I'm sorry, I'm sorry" echoed back, he had already run to the other end of the corridor.

Li Wu held the medicine for a while and was about to stand up when...

A strong hand reached out from above and helped her up from the ground.

"Thanks--"

Li Wu had only uttered one word when he looked up and his words came to an abrupt halt.

next second.

She lowered her head again, silently looking at the ground.

The surrounding chatter and noise seemed to vanish completely in that instant. The vast hospital was so quiet that it felt as if only the two of them remained.

There is a kind of silence that makes time stand still.

"Your shoulder hurts?" A deep, magnetic voice fell beside my ear, profound, unique, and pleasant to the ear.

Li Wu lowered her eyes.

He didn't speak, he just shook his head.

Fortunately, he seemed to be in a hurry as well. He simply told her to be careful in a low voice, then looked away and left.

……

Li Wu took the medicine she got from the hospital that day for two days.

There was indeed some relief for the first hour or two after taking the medicine.

But every night, that faint pain would creep up from the cracks in his bones again, sometimes preventing Li Wu from getting a good night's sleep.

Until that Friday, Shen Yichen waited outside the research institute, bringing her several jars of bird's nest and two packets of traditional Chinese medicine.

"This medicine removes dampness and invigorates blood circulation."

Shen Yichen handed her the item, saying, "It should be useful to you."

Li Wu tried brewing one packet, and she finally got a good night's sleep for several nights afterward. Later, Shen Yichen asked her on WeChat how it went, and after finding out, he sent her a few more packets.

"If you finish this medicine, just let me know and I'll bring it over to you."

Shen Yichen placed the Chinese medicine in his hand on the coffee table, then sat down on the sofa next to him as if they were old friends. "By the way, Lili."

Shen Yichen looked at Li Wu and said, "When do you have time recently? I've made an appointment for you with an old traditional Chinese medicine doctor. His family has been practicing medicine under the imperial family for generations. He can take another look at your shoulder injury."

Hear the words.

Li Wu hesitated for a long time, but finally spoke up, "No need."

“We broke up seven years ago, and we shouldn’t have any contact with each other anymore.”

Li Wu's voice was soft, but every word was clear, "Besides, I already have a boyfriend with marriage in mind."

"I hope he is happy, and I also hope that I can be happy."

The words fell.

Shen Yichen suddenly paused, startled.

……

That night.

In the study room.

Only one desk lamp was on in the entire room, its bright light falling on one corner of the table, while the rest of the room was dimly lit.

Li Wu curled up in the chair.

She stared at the two packets of traditional Chinese medicine on the desk, lost in thought, her gaze somewhat unfocused.

I just watched it quietly all night.

It wasn't until dawn that he got up and left the study.

Li Wu sent a message to Yan Xuting—

She agreed to go home with him to meet his parents.