He Yao felt goosebumps rise all over her body, a surge of electricity rushing to her forehead. That feeling...
Zhan Jingrui felt it even more intensely, and soon they couldn't kiss anymore.
"You sleep first, I'm going to the bathroom."
He hurried to the bathroom and stayed there for a while before coming out.
Back in the room, seeing his lingering expression, He Yao couldn't help but let her imagination run wild.
"Where did you go? Why did it take so long?"
"Do you want the truth or a lie?"
"The truth, of course."
"The truth is," Zhan Jingrui made a gesture and lay down beside her again.
"I couldn't help myself. The moment I see you, I lose all self-control."
He Yao didn't know how to interpret his words.
Was it because she was more outgoing that he felt these emotions could arise at any moment? Or was it that Chu Xi alone couldn't comfort him?
Although it wasn't the time to mention Chu Xi, she couldn't help herself.
"Can I ask you a question?"
Zhan Jingrui knew what she was going to ask with his toes.
"You might not believe me. The truth is, no. I never touched Chu Xi. Not once."
He Yao indeed didn't believe him.
He was like a wolf when he was with her. It had been seven years, how could that be?
Seeing her expression, Zhan Jingrui couldn't help but sigh.
"Do you think I'm as relaxed with anyone as I am with you? Besides you, I've never truly relaxed in front of anyone else."
"Alright, let's not talk about it anymore. The more we talk, the less I'll be able to sleep. You should sleep quickly."
With that, as if forcing He Yao to sleep, he patiently patted her, again and again, until she fell asleep again.
Zhan Jingrui went to work at half past two and returned just before five.
The two of them chose two more dishes, made dinner, and after eating and washing the dishes, He Yao leaned into his arms, and they watched a movie together.
His large hand held her small hand, feeling each other's warmth. They watched one movie after another, and then went to sleep together.
It wasn't too late, and neither of them could sleep. They discussed the plot of the movie they had just watched for a long time. He then helped He Yao to the bathroom, went through a series of pre-sleep preparations, and then they fell asleep together.
They met several times that day, spending more than ten hours together. Time seemed to stretch infinitely, and He Yao welcomed her first dreamless sleep in seven years.
Without thinking of anything, she slept soundly next to Zhan Jingrui until dawn.
As soon as she opened her eyes, he also woke up.
They met each other's gaze and couldn't help but pout and kiss each other at the same time.
Zhan Jingrui asked her if she had slept well last night.
"Yes, and you?"
"I slept well too. It's still early, do you want to sleep a little longer?"
"No, are you still sleepy?"
"Not sleepy. What do you want to do?"
"Let's talk. I don't think I've ever told you something. I like listening to your voice."
Zhan Jingrui picked up her hand and placed it on his Adam's apple. "Okay, then I'll talk to you more."
He Yao hadn't showered last night because Zhan Jingrui didn't trust her to shower alone, and he couldn't help her.
He also didn't allow He Yao to look in the mirror, so she didn't know what she looked like now.
"Don't you find it scary to be with a bald woman? Why aren't you afraid?"
"What's there to be afraid of? I told the doctor to shave your head; it wasn't that long to begin with."
Zhan Jingrui pinched her cheek. "Only your face can pull off these hairstyles."
"Oh, you told the doctor to shave it? How could you be so bold? Weren't you afraid I'd come after you when I woke up?"
Zhan Jingrui smiled again.
"Not afraid. I know you well enough; you don't care about anything. Besides, hair is a renewable resource; it'll grow back in a while, so you don't need to get angry over such a small thing."
He Yao said, "You really don't understand women. A significant portion of women cherish their hair as much as their lives. They cry if a hairdresser accidentally cuts too much, and you shaved mine all off."
"They are them, and you are you. You don't belong to the majority."
He Yao was very pleased to be coaxed. "Why didn't I realize you were so sweet-mouthed before, Little President Zhan."
Zhan Jingrui kissed her fingers. "If you like it, I'll talk to you more often."
Both of them deliberately ignored the agreement to spend only a week together.
After talking for a while, Zhan Jingrui got up to make her breakfast.
He didn't dawdle today. After breakfast, he left for work after a few words with He Yao.
Around nine o'clock, he sent He Yao a WeChat message, deliberately sending a long voice message.
"Don't be scared when someone knocks on the door later; it's the delivery person. Call me when the person arrives, so I can hear the commotion before you go to get it."
He Yao asked him what he had bought.
"It's a secret for now."
He Yao strained her ears to listen for movement at the door. Ten minutes later, Zhan Jingrui called.
"The person is at the door now, go and open it."
They remained on the call. After He Yao collected the package, the delivery person left.
"Okay, it's safe now. You can hang up. I'm going to open the package."
Zhan Jingrui didn't hang up. "Just like that, you open it. I won't disturb you."
He Yao placed the phone on the coffee table and opened the package. It turned out to be two wigs.
One was similar to how he looked before shaving his head, with a heroic short hairstyle.
The other was similar to how she looked when she was studying, long, black, straight hair with bangs.
"Why did you suddenly think of buying me wigs?"
"I took the liberty of asking the doctor to shave your head, so I'm compensating you."
He Yao knew he was joking and played along.
"Alright then. Since you're compensating me, I'll accept it. Is work a bit busy today?"
She had sent too many messages yesterday, leading He Yao to expect the same today, so she asked casually.
Unexpectedly, Zhan Jingrui interpreted it differently.
He Yao was bored at home and missed him.
Not long after hanging up, he rushed back.
He Yao was surprised again. "Why are you back so soon?"
"My work is finished. Staying there is just a formality; it's better to come back and accompany you. You still need your anti-inflammatory injection today; I'll accompany you to the hospital."
Indeed, the doctor had said she needed an injection every day for the first few days and would have the stitches removed a week later.
He Yao was also afraid of the wound getting infected, so she obediently followed him.
The nurse directed He Yao to the infusion room, and Zhan Jingrui sat beside her to keep her company.
They watched a suspenseful TV series that Zhan Jingrui had pre-recorded together.
Although it only had six episodes, he hadn't had the time to watch it properly for years.
With He Yao accompanying him, he had the patience to watch anything.
They watched four episodes in one go, and the injection was finished.
Since returning to the country, Chu Xi hadn't decided what to do, so she hadn't started working.
Today, her younger brother accidentally sprained his ankle during sports class. Having nothing else to do, she and her mother brought their brother to the hospital.
While her brother was being examined, she remembered that He Yao was also in this hospital. Out of politeness, she decided to go and see her.
Who would have thought that on the surgery floor, she would not only see He Yao but also Zhan Jingrui accompanying her?