Chapter 64

After the two of them finished eating, they drove to the Municipal Hospital. He Qingmo didn’t go inside; he waited in the car for Fan Xing.

An hour later, Fan Xing came out.

“Senior Lu Chi agreed to your proposal.” Fan Xing had a good talk with Lu Chi just now, and he informed Lu Chi about the attitude of Mr. Xiao from the Xiao family and He Qingmo’s suggestion.

Lu Chi remained calm throughout, but when he heard He Qingmo’s proposal, he slightly paused, then looked at Fan Xing with a hint of surprise. However, he quickly regained his composure and nodded in agreement.

The ease with which Lu Chi accepted it surprised Fan Xing. “But I feel it’s too smooth. Brother, you didn’t witness how he looked when he woke up last night. That feeling… I can’t describe it. I initially thought it would take a lot of time to persuade him. I even thought it might be a prolonged battle. But after hearing it, he was just surprised that you were willing to help him and agreed without hesitation. It makes me uneasy. Do you think he might be deceiving me?”

He Qingmo gently rubbed his hair and reassured him, “Alright, don’t be so sensitive. He needs to stay in the hospital now. Let the caregiver pay attention to his movements, see if there’s anything unusual. After he recovers, take him to see a psychologist immediately and see if he will cooperate.”

“Okay!” Fan Xing had no other choice. After all, it was just his speculation at the moment. Lu Chi might genuinely think He Qingmo’s suggestion made sense, so he agreed.

To ensure Lu Chi’s true intentions, Fan Xing deliberately chose a caregiver who was attentive and promised to visit the hospital and talk with Lu Chi when he had time.

Lu Chi’s condition seemed normal, and the caregiver didn’t notice any unusual reactions from him. He just went out for a walk every day and read books or played on his phone in his free time.

After a week, Lu Chi was discharged from the hospital. The wound on his wrist was deep, and it would take some time to fully recover, but fortunately, it was on his left hand, seemingly without significant impact.

Fan Xing suggested going to see a psychologist, and Lu Chi didn’t resist at all. He readily agreed and went.

The psychologist, Yang Han, was a friend of He Qingmo and was quite famous in the entire B city. If it weren’t for He Qingmo’s connection, they would have to wait for several months just to get an appointment.

He seemed to have a good relationship with He Qingmo and was polite to Fan Xing, probably aware of Fan Xing’s relationship with He Qingmo. However, Fan Xing couldn’t participate in the consultation process, so after a brief greeting, Yang Han politely asked Fan Xing to wait outside.

Fan Xing, feeling a bit concerned, glanced at Lu Chi, worried that he might resist.

But Lu Chi looked at him with a smile, “What, I’ve already gone in, are you afraid I’ll run away?”

Fan Xing realized he might have been too nervous, so after exchanging greetings with Lu Chi and the doctor, he turned and waited outside.

Two hours later, Yang Han escorted Lu Chi out. After explaining the next appointment time, he greeted Fan Xing and had someone escort them out.

Outside, Fan Xing couldn’t wait to ask Lu Chi, “Shixiong, how was it?”

Lu Chi looked at him with a somewhat ambiguous smile, “What do you want to ask? If you’re asking about that psychologist, he’s quite handsome, my type. Xiao Xing, want to play matchmaker for me?”

Lu Chi’s attitude made Fan Xing feel uneasy. It seemed like he was deliberately avoiding something. His brows unconsciously showed a bit of helplessness. “Shixiong, you know I don’t mean that. I…”

“Alright, I’m just joking.” Lu Chi patted his head, interrupted him with a smile, “Actually, we just chatted. He talked to me about random things, I don’t know what he saw, but he told me to come back next time. But…”

Lu Chi tilted his head as if contemplating something, then continued, “Don’t tell anyone, chatting with him felt quite relaxing, and my mood seems better after the conversation.”

At this moment, they were walking on a shaded path. Sunlight filtered through the branches, dappling Lu Chi’s excessively handsome face. Fan Xing suddenly felt the lightness and relaxation in Lu Chi’s current mood. After a brief moment of surprise, he couldn’t help but smile with relief.

Lu Chi’s condition seemed good. Fan Xing thought that this trip was really worthwhile. Psychological therapy indeed had a positive effect on Lu Chi.

“However, as far as I know, psychologists charge by the hour, and the fees are not low. Xiao Xing, bringing me to see this level of psychologist, are you trying to bankrupt me?”

Fan Xing, still feeling a bit too nervous, hurriedly explained, “It’s okay. Dr. Yang is my brother’s friend. When he heard about your situation, he expressed willingness to help and won’t charge any fees. Shixiong, you can rest assured.”

Lu Chi stared at him for a while, his expression mysteriously serious.

Fan Xing’s heart sank, suddenly remembering Lu Chi’s feelings towards He Qingmo.

Although Lu Chi now knew that the person who spent those three months with him was not He Qingmo, the fact that Xiao Yu couldn’t succeed initially and had to impersonate himself as He Qingmo was mainly because Lu Chi indeed liked He Qingmo.

Fan Xing had been thinking about how to help Lu Chi during this period, but he completely forgot about Lu Chi’s feelings towards He Qingmo. In his words and actions, he never avoided mentioning He Qingmo.

Lu Chi’s sudden change in expression made Fan Xing realize his carelessness. He opened his mouth to explain, but Lu Chi, with a gentle smile, reached over and gently played with his hair. His tone was soft, carrying a hint of emotion, “Xiao Xing, thank you. Thank you for always helping me like this.”

“Huh?”

Lu Chi’s reaction caught Fan Xing off guard, and he was momentarily stunned, staring at him.

Lu Chi couldn’t help but laugh, poking Fan Xing’s forehead and saying, “What’s wrong? Do you think I’m angry? Do you think I’m so silly that I don’t know who treats me well?”

Indeed, how could he not know who treated him well? He was acutely aware of those who genuinely cared for him, and Fan Xing was the most special one among them.

Their initial acquaintance was something he deliberately orchestrated, and the result was that Fan Xing not only didn’t get angry but also called him afterward to express concern.

At that time, Lu Chi genuinely thought Fan Xing was a bit naive.

However, the longer he knew Fan Xing, the more he realized that he liked Fan Xing’s simple and silly demeanor.

He was genuinely grateful to Fan Xing, even though he might eventually disappoint him. Lu Chi appreciated everything Fan Xing had done for him during this time. He knew that Fan Xing genuinely wanted to help him.

—

After seeing off Fan Xing and Lu Chi, Yang Han called He Qingmo to brief him on Lu Chi’s situation.

“At first glance, he seems cooperative, but his condition is more serious than it appears. When it comes to the part related to his **, although he’s trying to cooperate, he’s clearly hiding something. Currently, I can’t confirm whether it’s his subconscious resistance or a conscious decision. If it’s the former, it’s manageable, but if it’s the latter, it’s problematic. You know about these situations; if the patient is not willing to be honest with the doctor, it’s challenging for us to help him.”

He Qingmo tapped his desk with his fingertips and asked, “Based on your experience, is it the former or the latter?”

There was silence on the other end for a while before a chuckle and a response, “I can’t say such things casually.” After a pause, he continued, “The latter.”

He Qingmo furrowed his brows lightly, “So, you can’t handle it?”

“Are you saying I’m a doctor or a deity? If he doesn’t cooperate, there’s really nothing I can do. But, you know me; I love challenges. As long as he comes for his appointments on time, I don’t believe it’s impossible.” Yang Han, though appearing refined, had a strong competitive spirit.

“Okay, I’ll leave it to you then.” He Qingmo wasn’t polite; after saying that, he was about to hang up.

But Yang Han added, “Oh, by the way, your wife needs to help a bit more in this matter. From today’s communication with the patient, it seems that he has a favorable impression of your wife and trusts her a lot. So, your wife talking to him more often would be helpful for the patient.”

While Yang Han objectively spoke from a doctor’s perspective, He Qingmo found the words somewhat irksome. Annoyed, he said, “What do you mean by a favorable impression? On what basis does he have a favorable impression of my wife?”

Yang Han chuckled, “Can’t friends have a favorable impression? Why did you, after getting married, become so jealous? Okay, enough talk. You’ve delayed me for so long today; I’ll make sure the financial losses are reimbursed to your account later. Remember to settle accounts with me when the time comes!”

After saying this, he hung up the phone, busy earning money.

He Qingmo, however, felt a bit uneasy about the matter of Lu Chi having a favorable impression of his wife. It occupied his mind for quite some time until Fan Xing called. Only then did he remember that he had arranged to have dinner with Fan Xing and quickly grabbed his coat to go downstairs.

At this moment, Fan Xing was standing on the sidewalk, looking up at the modern and technologically advanced building across the street. His clear eyes were filled with amazement and a hint of pride.

So, this was Ge Wei Technology, the business empire founded by He Qingmo.

Although he had seen this building through various channels before, seeing it in person brought even more joy and pride.

“Fan Xing?”

Suddenly, a surprised voice reached his ears. Fan Xing turned to see a car parked beside him. The door opened, and to his astonishment, it was Fan Meixi who got out of the car.

Simultaneously, the driver’s side door opened, and Gu Yongchang also got out.

Both of them seemed pleasantly surprised to see Fan Xing, especially Fan Meixi. She walked up to him, grabbed his hand, and her tone changed, “Fan Xing, is it really you? Are you here to see Mr. He? Mom hasn’t seen you for a long time. I miss you so much. How about having a meal with Mom?”

Fan Xing gently pulled his hand away, smiled politely, and said, “Thank you, but I don’t have the time. I won’t delay Mom any longer. Goodbye!” With that, he waved his hand and turned to leave.

However, Fan Meixi caught up, grabbing his hand again, “Fan Xing, Fan Xing, listen to Mom.”

“Let go!”

By now, He Qingmo had arrived. Seeing Fan Meixi bothering Fan Xing, he was instantly furious. He pushed the car door open, blocking Fan Xing from view and staring coldly at Fan Meixi, his voice frosty.

Fan Meixi was intimidated by his momentum, and she released her grip on Fan Xing’s hand.

He Qingmo couldn’t be bothered with them, he pulled Fan Xing and turned to get into the car.

Gu Yongchang followed up, “Mr. He, I apologize. Meixi just hasn’t seen Fan Xing for a while and misses him. Please don’t mind.”

He Qingmo turned to look at him, his expression unchanged, his tone indifferent, “I hope this won’t happen again. Take care of it yourself!”

“Of course, I’ll talk to her. You can rest assured,” Gu Yongchang said with a humble attitude, nodding with a forced smile.

He Qingmo didn’t say anything more, pulling Fan Xing into the car and driving away.

“What’s wrong?” After driving for a while, He Qingmo noticed that Fan Xing’s expression was somewhat strange. Leaning against the seat, Fan Xing was staring absentmindedly at the side mirror outside the car window.

Following his gaze, He Qingmo could see Fan Meixi and Gu Yongchang getting farther away on the roadside.

When Fan Xing heard his voice, he withdrew his gaze, sighed lightly, shook his head, and said, “It’s nothing. Maybe I’m just being overly sensitive.”

Earlier, when Fan Meixi grabbed his hand, he had glimpsed a faint purplish scar on her wrist for a moment. Fan Meixi quickly pulled her hand back when He Qingmo arrived, so he didn’t get a clear view.

But well, whatever happened to Fan Meixi, what did it have to do with him?

Even if today Fan Meixi showed that appearance of a long-lost reunion upon seeing him, could it be genuine? That’s odd!

Most likely, it was because Fan Meixi and Gu Yongchang, until now, hadn’t seen the actual benefits of the contract He Qingmo had them sign. Feeling anxious and unable to endure the delay, they probably wanted to use him to plead with He Qingmo to expedite their assistance.

Fan Xing sighed lightly, shook his head, and pushed this matter to the back of his mind. He then asked He Qingmo, “Did Dr. Yang contact you? How is Senior Brother Lu Chi doing?”

 

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