Chapter 27

  A week later, the three of them went to the hospital together to visit Wang Shaokuo, who was still in a coma.

  "What did the doctor say?" Si Luo Chen asked.

  "After all, he lost too much blood, the doctor said he might still be in a coma for a few more days." Ci Ruo Nan explained.

  Qian Tong stood quietly on the spot, looking at Wang Shaokuo with a slightly furrowed brow.

  "Qian Tong, what's wrong?" Si Luo Chen came to Qian Tong's side and hooked her arm. Not having seen each other for a week, from the moment they met until now, they hadn't exchanged two words, he asked with some concern.

  Intimate demeanor, completely unguarded, is Shi Yunnan behind his back.

  Qian Tong shook his head: "Nothing, just feel a little ashamed."

  "This plan was thought of by me, and Shao Ke was also injured to save me. The one who should be ashamed is me." Turning around to look at Si Yunnan: "Sister, I want to go out for a walk, can you help me keep an eye on Shao Ke?"

  There were some things that Si Luchen wanted to say alone.

  Xie Yun nodded expressionlessly in response.

  Watching two people's backs gradually move further away, I let out a soft sigh.

  She was well aware of Qian Tong's temperament, as she was Si Luo Chen's first friend. As her sister, how could she not be clear? She also knew everything that Qian Tong had done for Si Luo Chen, but... such feelings, how could they be blessed?

  As a sister, I couldn't accept that such an unrequited love was still ongoing, it would only make Si Lu Chen even more heartbroken in the future.

  A short pain is better than a long one.

  No matter if Si Luo Chen will hate her or not, one day he will know that she did it all for his own good.

  The two sat down on the long bench in the hospital, with Si Luo Chen's head leaning on Xiang Qian Tong's shoulder: "Qian Tong, have you thought of me these past two days?"

  Her cheek was lightly pressed against Si Luo Chen's forehead, her gaze could only see his straight nose bridge, his eyebrows were slightly furrowed and he didn't respond.

  "When I knew that a fake journalist had sneaked in, I was so worried and scared that something would happen to you. Who would have thought that it almost harmed Shao Ke..." Si Lu Chen didn't mind whether Qian Tong responded or not, she just wanted to express her thoughts.

  "But deep down, I'm actually relieved, fortunately the person who saved me... wasn't you."

  To Qian Tong: "......"

  "With skills like yours, you're injured so badly... if it were you... what would I do?" He straightened up and smiled warmly at the person beside him, his eyes full of tenderness: "I promise you, for your sake... I'll be extra careful not to get hurt. For your sake... I'll protect myself well."

  Qian Tong's eyes were fixed on the woman in front of her, and every word she wanted to say was stuck in her throat: "...... Luo Chen."

  "These past few days' newspapers basically all have news about Gu Quan, and also information about the clinic. Anna's side should be very happy, how about your side?" Si Luo Chen asked.

  "Me?"

  Si Luo Chen nodded: "What's your plan?"

  "Qian Tong fell silent for a few seconds: 'I might have to go to the UK, Gu Jing's situation over there is still not very stable.'"

  "Britain?" Si Luo Chen's expression returned to its usual calmness, his tone slightly questioning.

  She saw him nod slightly towards Qian Tong's head.

  "What's next?"

  "...I may be staying there for a long time, I've left the rehabilitation center in Susan's hands, and I've also stopped renewing my apartment lease." Qian Tong's eyebrows drooped, her voice growing softer.

  "......" Si Lu Chen listened seriously and asked faintly: "Everything is arranged, but have you arranged for me?"

  Qian Tong's expression froze, and her whole person was like a deflated balloon: "...... Luo... Chen."

  "Has my sister looked for you?" A firm gaze, as if seeing through everything.

  To Qian Tong: "......"

  "So you want to leave again?"

  Qian Tong's heart sank.

  Her eyes were deep and calm, under her tranquil gaze, Xiang Qian felt that all his secrets seemed to be unable to hide from her.

  Just as the atmosphere was becoming increasingly awkward, Qian Tong's phone rang, breaking the silence. It was Gu Qing.

  "Hey, Gu Qing."

  "...Uh-huh, I know, I've got it covered. Don't worry, I'm here."

  "There's nothing, don't worry."

  "......Alright, I get it, you too."

  "Goodbye."

  Hang up the phone, turn around and look at Si Luo Chen, calm down his expression, and say: "Luo Chen, you may not be able to accept it yet. But...the current Gu Jing, needs me, so I have to...be with her."

  A simple sentence, extremely difficult to say to Qian Tong.

  They stared at each other for a long time, and a hint of confusion appeared in Si Luo Chen's eyes: "Why? This time you leave, do you have to make so many preparations?"

  To Qian Tong: "......"

  "I don't know what my sister told you, nor do I know what you're afraid of. But I know you have your reasons for leaving. And this reason... can't be told to me. Perhaps our relationship hasn't solidified enough to withstand the storms. But..."

  The wind blew gently, the leaves rustled, and the swaying tree shadows danced on Si Luo Chen's delicate face, with every corner of his eyes and eyebrows revealing a natural expression.

  She stared at her absent-mindedly, this woman was really too beautiful.

  Although there was no expression, Qian Tong's heart began to feel uneasy and empty.

  Luò Chén, what exactly do you want to say?

  "It doesn't matter." Si Luo Chen said lightly, the pause between his words seemed a bit long, and in Qian Tong's eyes, it was as if they were separated by an eternity.

  "I'll wait for you, I've spent three years searching for you, waiting for you, and it doesn't matter if I have to wait another three years. If after these three years you still haven't returned, I... will continue to search for you." Si Luochen straightened up, his eyes shining brightly, his voice unwavering: "I'll do what I say."

  It was as if time had stopped at this moment, and breathing had also come to a halt.

  The sky changed from clear to cloudy, gradually darkening from bright.

  Qian Tong sat upright on the long bench, no matter how many people passed in front of her, she couldn't move her line of sight, and what lingered in her mind was Si Lu Chen's last expression.

  The phone rang again, held in hand, and rang for a long time before answering.

  "Be careful." The voice was very soft.

  "How are you? Have you said everything...? I really don't understand why you have to do this... Isn't honesty better?"

  Qian Tong held the phone, paused for a moment: "I myself have not yet accepted the fact, what can I use to confess?"

  Qian Tong...

  "Wait, after Xiao Ke wakes up, I'll go to the UK." Xiang Qian Tong interrupted Gu Qing's words, choking with sobs.

  "......Alright, we'll wait for you. Everything here has been arranged for you."

  "Thank you."

  Hung up the phone, a tear fell on the back of the hand holding the mobile phone.

  After returning home, Si Luochen sat still and straight along the edge of the bed in the dark room, without moving.

  Xia Ruonan knocked on the door and walked in, turning on the light and asking: "Lu Chen, aren't you eating?"

  "Not hungry." The voice was very cold.

  "The doctor said that Ke will wake up in two days, don't worry." He comforted as he walked closer.

  "Sister, Qian Tong is leaving again." She said, looking up at her.

  Xie Yun didn't respond, as if she had already guessed it long ago.

  "She promised me she wouldn't leave again, why... would she go back on her word?" Silent tears slid down his face, although he had guessed that the person in front of him was the reason for Qian Tong's departure, but there were many things that one person couldn't change. Si Luochen was very certain about this intuition, if so, apart from temporarily separating, Si Luochen really didn't have any other way out.

  "Luò chén......" came to the bedside and held his sister in his arms, feeling very distressed.

  "He said with a smile: 'I really like her.'"

  "I know."

  "What should I do?"

  Tightly embracing Si Luo Chen's shoulders, she rubbed up and down and comforted him: "It will all pass."

  Past?

  Upon hearing this sentence, Si Luo Chen's mouth corners slightly hooked up.

  Leaning in her sister's arms, she rubbed her eyes on her shoulder and wiped away her tears, saying firmly: "But I won't like anyone else again, never will."

  Xie Yan's expression dimmed slightly, and after a few seconds, she said, "Isn't it tiring to be so fixated on liking someone?"

  "Life is only fond of one person and will not be tired. There is a choice, there is entanglement, and it will be tired."

  "Lu Chen!?"

  Never heard of such logic, what kind of persistence is this?

  "I'm fine, sis." She straightened up, a beautiful smile hanging from the corner of her mouth, and said lightly: "It's not my style to give up so easily. I... can only acknowledge one person, one relationship in this lifetime. If I don't get it, I won't force myself to be with others. Forcing oneself to do things is what's tiring, isn't it?"

  Such a conversation was completely beyond Si Ruo Nan's imagination.

  "Compared to these, I prefer the feeling of liking only one person. Perhaps in your eyes, persistence is tiring, but I don't feel tired, nor do I feel it's a hardship. So, sis... don't worry."

  In Si Ruo Nan's eyes, as long as Qian Tong leaves, it is the key to solving the problem. However, she overlooked a problem, that is... Si Luo Chen's obsession.

  Since she was a child, as long as it's something she wants to do, she will persist in completing it.

  Emotions are no exception.