We agreed it was just a hug, why did you actually do it?

Su Weile took a deep breath, and then another.

"Okay, I won't force you! I don't need you to be happy. You just need to act normal, eat properly, take your medicine, and rest well. You can't do anything to harm yourself. Can you do that?"

Tang Shaowu raised his head, tilted it slightly, and slowly smiled as he spoke.

"I can't do it!"

Su Weile felt that he had never been this angry in his life. The people he cared about never got angry with him. They would just go along with him and coax him. He didn't bother to get angry with the people he didn't care about.

This Tang Shaowu is the only one he truly both loves and hates.

He truly loves her, but he's incredibly annoying.

Su Weile felt he was really going to hit someone if he kept going like this. He didn't want to argue with Tang Shaowu either. Because people with mental illnesses are actually very afraid of getting angry and becoming overly emotional.

Seeing Su Weile about to bare her teeth in anger, Tang Shaowu turned around and went back to the sofa, kicking it hard a few times.

Then he suddenly sat down on the sofa, panting heavily.

Tang Shaowu leaned back in his chair, tilting his head to look at Su Weile's back.

He could keep Su Weile, whether through forceful means or by threatening him with himself, he was confident he could keep him.

Staying...that's so tempting...

A few minutes of silence followed.

Tang Shaowu slowly walked to Su Weile's side and looked at his fair toes.

When Tang Shaowu sat down opposite Su Weile, he noticed that Su Weile's eyes were a little red. Tang Shaowu stared intently at Su Weile.

Su Weile turned her head to one side, still very angry.

Tang Shaowu smiled and said, "Don't be angry. Didn't your foot hurt from kicking so loudly?"

Su Weile turned her head away angrily, "If you didn't make me this angry, would I be? I'm so angry I don't even care about my feet."

Given Tang Shaowu's usual style, Su Weile was quite surprised that he would take the initiative to come over and speak to her first, which was quite unexpected.

Tang Shaowu leaned back on the sofa, no longer looking at Su Weile, and turned his head to look at the night sky outside.

She said slowly, "You're right that even after marriage, there should be times when you go back to your own home."

"but."

Tang Shaowu turned his head, his gaze already cold.

"Su Weile, what are we? Are we married? Or have you told your family about our relationship? What am I to you? A same-sex lover you can't show to anyone!! A twisted relationship you can't talk about?"

Why should I be so confident that you'll come back so quickly, like a lover returning after marriage?

Su Weile's heart was struck hard with every question Tang Shaowu posed; it hurt terribly.

Su Weile didn't think too much about it, because in his heart, he just wanted to go home and celebrate his birthday with his family. He hadn't been back for a long time and wanted to go back and visit.

He knew in his heart that he would be back soon, because he was worried about Tang Shaowu and couldn't bear to part with him.

He hadn't expected Tang Shaowu to be so worried.

Su Weile looked at Tang Shaowu and earnestly promised, "I will come back. I said I would always be with you. I just need to go back to see my family and stay for a while."

I'll be back as soon as possible. Tang Shaowu, I'll be back as soon as possible.

A cold glint seemed to appear on Tang Shaowu's face, and his voice became somewhat aggressive.

"How long is 'staying for a while'? And how soon will you be back?"

Su Weile felt stumped by the question. Looking at Tang Shaowu's cold face, he felt that he had never been this nervous when he was a child and couldn't answer a question.

Su Weile bit her lower lip and said, somewhat unsure of herself.

"Within a month?"

Tang Shaowu suddenly smiled, the kind of smile he often wore in front of others, but now rarely showed in front of Su Weile.

"A month?? Su Weile, did I hear that right?"

Seeing that the situation was not right, Su Weile immediately shouted:

"Not within that period? It means no more than a month, right? How long have I been out here? Almost four months, right? And I still..."

Before Su Weile could finish speaking, Tang Shaowu interrupted her, saying, "One week."

Su Weile froze on the spot. "A week? That's too short. I need at least..."

He was ruthlessly interrupted again: "If you don't come back in a week, I'll come pick you up myself."

The two people stared at each other.

During those brief two minutes of eye contact, Su Weile had no idea what Tang Shaowu was thinking.

However, Su Weile's mind was racing with thoughts.

From initial anger, the thought was, "Why don't I just go and beat him up? After all, he's my lover; beating him up shouldn't be a problem."

Later, she consoled herself: "Oh well, I'd feel bad even if I got beaten up. A week is a week, at least Tang Shaowu agreed to let me go home, and he even came to make peace."

Finally, a complete compromise was reached: "Fine, one week, seven days. That's enough. If it goes on any longer, this troublesome child might cause some problems. He won't take good care of himself. I'm worried."

Su Weile sighed deeply. "Okay, a week will do."

Tang Shaowu showed no joy; his face remained cold. He stopped looking at Su Weile and turned to look out the window.

Su Weile frowned and said, "I've already agreed to your conditions, but what about you? You haven't given me any guarantees yet. What will you do when I'm not around?"

Tang Shaowu said calmly, "I can't guarantee anything, I can't give you any assurances."

Su Weile took a deep breath and slowly exhaled, repeating this two or three times.

I had to grit my teeth and say again, "Okay, if you don't know how to guarantee it, then I will. Just guarantee that you will take your medicine on time, eat on time, and rest on time. And if you feel unwell, don't try to tough it out; go to the hospital immediately."

Tang Shaowu did not respond.

Su Weile continued, "I'll text or call you every day when you take your medicine, and I'll video chat with you every night before bed, just like every night, talking to you as I fall asleep. Is that okay? Huh?"

Tang Shaowu finally turned his head and looked at the anxious Su Weile.

She spoke softly, "Su Weile, don't worry about me. Actually, before I met you, this was how I always lived."

But after you came along, it's possible that someone who has tasted sweetness might find it hard to adapt to a life without it.

But I can endure it. Because you said you would come back.

Su Weile walked in front of Tang Shaowu, slowly squatted down, and placed her face on Tang Shaowu's knees.

"How could you be so hateful? I listened to you and gave you a week's notice to return."

What about you? I've repeatedly made concessions to get you to give me a reassuring promise, but you just won't.

Damn it, you bastard.

Tang Shaowu looked out the window, heartlessly refusing to turn back.

Su Weile also turned her face to rest on Tang Shaowo's lap, and then softly said...

"I'll be back on time, and you have to wait for me obediently. You really are someone I can't trust. Grandma always said someone like you is a real troublemaker~"

"Having a troublemaker like you on my hands, I don't think I'll ever have a moment's peace of mind in this lifetime!"