Chapter 7

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

A trace of determination appeared in Ming Qianye’s eyes, and a rare touch of gentleness appeared on her cold face. She bent down slightly and said to Lou Che, “It’s just a small surgery. You don’t have to be afraid. As long as you firmly believe that the results are good, the fear in your heart can be alleviated and overcome. I’ll wait for you outside.”

Her tone was very calm and composed. For some reason, it gave people a sense of comfort and peace. Lou Che looked at her for a few seconds before turning his head away without saying anything.

He didn’t want to appear fragile in front of her, and he didn’t want those people in the family to know. He just wanted to keep it to himself and bear with it alone.

But…

No, but…

Ever since he was born, he rarely felt the feeling of being protected even after so many years. This sister did things properly. After what happened just now, he could barely say no. Now, he could only perform the surgery first.

As he was entering a daze, something was suddenly stuffed into his hand. He subconsciously raised his hand to take a look.

Only then did he realize that it was an old Buddhist tablet. It was wooden and simple. He could vaguely smell the cool fragrance.

Realizing the source of the item, Lou Che immediately looked at her neck. Only then did he realize that she had taken off the Buddhist tablet that she was originally wearing. It was the one that was stuffed into his hand.

“It’s an amulet. It brings you luck,” Ming Qianye said indifferently.

Lou Che’s expression became complicated. He looked at the Buddhist tablet in his hand and returned it. “I don’t need it.”

Ming Qianye glanced at him coldly.

Facing those cold star-like eyes, Lou Che was stunned and silently shut his mouth.

Then, he was pushed into the operating theater.

The lights in the operating room were turned on. Ming Qianye sat outside quietly and waited.

…

The surgery went smoothly, but it still took some time.

When Lou Che was pushed into the intensive care unit, he was still unconscious. His thin face was pale. The doctor told Ming Qianye some things to take note of before leaving.

Ming Qianye sat by the bed and kept watch.

…

The night seemed to drag on for a long time. After struggling in the darkness for a long time, Lou Che finally forced himself to wake up at the crack of dawn.

The pain was still there, but it was not as unbearable as before. Now, the pain was just from his wound.

He slowly opened his heavy eyes, and his world came back into the light. His consciousness also began to return. He quickly recalled his experience last night and immediately propped himself up slightly, his gaze starting to search for Ming Qianye’s figure…

“You’d better not move in case you touch the wound. Are you feeling better now?”

A cold voice sounded. Lou Che looked up and saw Ming Qianye’s cold and stunning face.

She walked over with a glass of water, inserted a straw, and handed it to him.

Lou Che glanced at her, his eyes dark and unreadable. After a while, he reached out weakly, wanting to take it himself, but the end of the straw was already near his mouth.

He could only open his mouth instinctively…

The cold and stubborn boy was still unyielding and distant. Although Ming Qianye might not be able to empathize with him, they were siblings and had the same mother. Time had passed and their situations were similar. Therefore, at this moment, Ming Qianye was reminded of herself when she looked at the cold and pale boy in front of her.

“You need to be hospitalized for a few days. Do you want to tell your father? Or get someone from the Lou family to come over?”

After a long silence, Ming Qianye finally asked for his opinion.

As soon as she finished speaking, the young man’s pale face stiffened and his eyes darkened imperceptibly. He glanced at Ming Qianye and said coldly, “No need. If you have something to do, go ahead. Don’t worry about me. I’ll pay you back for the medical fees I owe you later.”

Ming Qianye frowned. From his words, she seemed to be able to sense his resistance towards the Lou family.

“You’re a minor. You’re hospitalized alone. It’s impossible for me to not care for you,”

Ming Qianye replied nonchalantly.

Lou Che sneered. There was a hint of sarcasm on his handsome face. “No need.”

“Lou Zhiwen and the others didn’t treat you well?”

After staring at him in silence for a few seconds, Ming Qianye suddenly asked.

No matter what, Lou Che was still Lou Zhiwen’s biological son. Ming Qianye thought that no matter what, he wouldn’t be harsh on Lou Che. Also, hadn’t that granny at home always acted like she cared about Lou Che?

Lou Che didn’t answer, but his eyes were gloomy. He was obviously not in a good mood. His hands were slightly clenched, and he looked distant.

Ming Qianye naturally wouldn’t pressure him. Just as she was about to say something, Lou Che suddenly said, “There’s no need to tell them. Even if they know, it won’t… It’s meaningless. I can manage myself. I’ll be discharged tomorrow.”

His tone was cold and mocking.

Ming Qianye quietly looked down at the cold and stubborn teen boy in front of her. After a while, she said calmly, “Listen to the doctor and recuperate in the hospital. I’ve already applied for leave from your school. I’ll get you some clothes and supplies later. Don’t worry and rest here until your wound recovers.”

Her cold tone was firm and indisputable.

Lou Che’s expression was still cold, but when faced with Ming Qianye’s firmness, he actually suppressed his desire to resist.

“You can’t eat yet. Just drink some water. Let the doctor come and examine you first,”

Ming Qianye said, ignoring his indifference.

Lou Che’s gaze paused on her face. Finally, he said weakly, “I don’t want to stay in the hospital.”

“Childish! Making things difficult for yourself is a very stupid method of self-torture. You don’t even know how to take care of yourself, who can expect anyone to take care of you? You’re too weak. No matter how much you torture yourself, others will ignore you. Only by making yourself stronger can others look at you seriously and can you become somebody that others can’t ignore,”

Ming Qianye glanced at him and replied coldly.

Lou Che silently closed his eyes and automatically blocked her out.

“Coincidentally, I’ll be monitoring your homework in the next few days. You’re about to be in your third year of high school. What’s waiting for you is the college entrance examination. You have to put all your effort into this later.”

Lou Che was stunned when he heard Ming Qianye’s words. His gloomy eyes instantly froze. He stared at Ming Qianye for a long time before squeezing out a smile on his pale face and mockingly said,

“The college entrance examination is others’ business. It has nothing to do with me. I have no intention of taking it.”

Ming Qianye frowned and said calmly, “You don’t have a choice. You have to focus on your studies. Even if you do not take the college entrance examination, as long as you have the ability, you can work hard to get admission. I remember that your results were decent in the past.”

“G University has good resources. If your results are good, you definitely have the chance to study abroad. There are many spots. You can teach at G University or work in other industries after graduation. You can enter our G University’s Physics Department. G University welcomes you. Otherwise, you can go to an advanced military school or H Medical University…”