A warm, large hand enfolded her, and as she looked up, she met Xuan Mohan's gaze, filled with deep affection and a hint of pain.
"Qian Qian, forget about your senior classmate, okay? Can we start our lives anew?" He would take care of her for a lifetime.
Gazing at Xuan Mohan's slightly pleading eyes, Lan Qian Qian let out a soft laugh, "Start anew? Then you, President Xuan, are going to marry me? I haven't forgotten that we are still in a boyfriend-girlfriend relationship."
"As long as you are willing to marry, I will marry!"
He was only afraid that she wouldn't marry him. As long as she agreed, they could even maintain a respectful distance after marriage.
But how could one maintain politeness with the person they loved?
"Marry me, a cripple? Or one who cannot bear children?" Should she be grateful that she hadn't lost any limbs?
"You are not... a cripple, you are just... not as healthy as others."
He couldn't bear to hear her call herself a cripple. In the future, he would search for precious medicinal herbs and folk remedies across the country every year, and he would nurture her back to health. No matter the cost, he would ensure she was no different from anyone else.
"Then... I can't get pregnant. Can your family accept that?"
At this, Lan Qian Qian's words carried a hint of teasing. She absolutely did not believe they wouldn't care. She was no longer that naive and simple girl.
Xuan Mohan's expression, however, was serious and earnest, "The person I want to marry, they cannot object. And if you cannot have children, neither can I. So, we are a perfect match."
Lan Qian Qian's smile froze, "What do you mean, you cannot have children?" Was he lying to her again?
"When I was in the army, I was ambushed by the enemy, and since then, I haven't been able to have children." He didn't have to tell this to anyone else, but he would never hide it from her.
He had been in the army?
"You're not lying to me?"
"I can swear, if I ever have children in the future, then let them..." Xuan Mohan raised a hand. If it were before, he wouldn't have acted this way; he had more faith in himself.
"Alright, alright. So, when are we getting married?" Lan Qian Qian interrupted him, her voice laced with impatience.
Xuan Mohan froze on the spot. What had he just heard?
Marriage? Was it between him and her? Was it Xuan Mohan and Lan Qian Qian?
He asked in a daze, "What did you say?"
"President Xuan, you're so young, yet you can't hear what others are saying? I asked, when are we getting married?"
Having said that, Lan Qian Qian observed Xuan Mohan's reaction.
To her surprise, he quickly replied, "Once you can get out of bed, we'll go get our marriage certificate."
Xuan Mohan couldn't wait any longer. He feared too many variables, just like before. So, he wanted to quickly finalize things. This way, she would forever belong only to him.
"Within a month of getting the marriage certificate, I want a grand wedding."
"Okay."
The two parties reached a happy agreement.
However, Lan Qian Qian couldn't quite believe it. He would surely find other excuses then. She wondered if he would postpone the date, even if it meant waiting until she was discharged from the hospital. She truly didn't understand what he was thinking.
As Xuan Mohan opened the door, he saw Mu Jingxuan standing outside. Not just him, everyone was there.
"Where is she? Asleep?" He had seen how clingy she had been to Mo these past few days.
Xuan Mohan gently closed the door, "Mmm."
"President Xuan, how is Qian Qian?" She must be very sad.
Xuan Mohan remained silent. He didn't know how to describe it, because he realized he couldn't quite fathom her either.
For a moment, the atmosphere grew tense. Lan Lexuan pouted and was on the verge of tears again. Upon receiving a look from his older brother, he held back. He felt sad for their mother.
His brother had told him that Mother's health would be very weak from now on, and they had to take good care of her, no longer being willful.
He also wanted to be a little man for his mother!
After a brief silence, Mu Jingxuan spoke, "I'll head out now. Take good care of her. Contact me anytime if there are any issues. I'm available 24 hours."
"Mmm. Thanks." Their brotherhood meant they never said thank you, but concerning her, he hoped Xuan would go all out and treat it with utmost seriousness.
Mu Jingxuan didn't deserve his brother's thanks right now. If it were in the past, he would have treated her with all his effort, but now he harbored... ulterior motives!
He stopped wasting time and strode towards the elevator, prioritizing her health.
After he left, the others also departed one by one. The two little ones were arranged in the adjacent room by Xuan Mohan; they couldn't be persuaded to leave.
Qi Jiayou was the last to leave. As he walked downstairs, he saw a girl sitting on the ground by a lawn, pitifully hugging her legs. His beautiful eyes narrowed slightly. Was this the nurse from that day?
Why was she here? It had nothing to do with him. He walked past her with his long strides, his driver waiting by the car.
Suddenly, his leg felt heavy. He stopped and looked down. She was looking up at him with tear-filled eyes.
"Sir, can you take me in for a few nights? I have no money and no home."
This woman's approach was hardly original. He had encountered this situation countless times. "Let go."
No, she wouldn't let go, not even if she died. She had already visited several hospitals, but upon hearing her "deeds," they flatly refused her. Her money was also gone.
The hotels here were too expensive, and she hadn't found any cheap ones after searching for a long time. Food and drinks were also very costly. After just a few days, she had spent all her money, making her look cleaner than her face.
With no job and no money left, if she didn't find someone soon, she'd be sleeping on the streets!
Fortunately, this person had once been indebted to her, so it wasn't unreasonable to trouble him. At worst, she could repay him later.
"Sir, do you remember who I am? The little nurse outside the operating room a couple of days ago? Yes, it's me. Do you remember?"
Seeing the woman below with sharp eyes, he sneered. He wasn't senile. How could he not recognize a woman he had met two days ago? He had an excellent memory and remembered everyone he met.
"If you have something to say, say it directly. Let go of my hand." Then get lost.
"It's like this, Sir. Because of you, I have no money, so you have to take me in." She didn't know when she would have money, so she wouldn't mention how long she would stay.
Of course, she released her hand. Holding onto someone constantly was not ideal.
As soon as she let go, the man strode away, not even looking back!
She, with her fiery temper, couldn't help but exclaim, "Wait for me!" He had wanted to have a good chat just now, so how could he just leave like that? Did he think this was a tour?
"You, stop right there!"
Qi Jiayou looked at the small woman blocking his way with her hands on her hips and showed a look of impatience. He detested inconsiderate women the most.
"If you don't let go, you'll be spending a night in the police station."
Sleeping in the police station? That sounded pretty good too~
"Alright, alright, quickly send me in." She had heard that the food in the police station was quite good. This way, she would have food and lodging. Haha, it was perfect!