CH 68.1

Ji Ran was finally tired. He picked up the phone on the table and said, “Call your parents.”

“It’s not a big deal.” Qin Man stared at him closely and noticed that Ji Ran’s eyes were bloodshot. Originally, it was due to fatigue but they later became redder after he cried. “Don’t be angry.”

“I’m not angry.” Ji Ran said while turning on the phone, “I’m not the one who is lying on the hospital bed. Why would I be angry?”

Qin Man knew that the word ‘car accident’ was a minefield for Ji Ran, so his first thought upon waking up was to crack a joke to lighten the mood.

Unexpectedly, it had the opposite effect.

“Voice or video call?” Ji Ran asked.

“Let’s do a video call, but we’ll wait for a few days, okay?” Qin Man compromised, “Although it’s not a serious injury, the wounds are quite exaggerated, I’m afraid it will scare them.”

Ji Ran hummed sullenly.

Qin Man asked, “Does your face hurt?”

“It’s just some skin.”

“What about your body?”

“There aren’t any injuries.” Ji Ran pursed his lips, “I will investigate this matter.”

The door of the ward was pushed open, and Yue Wen Wen came in with an armful of bags. A delicious scent wafted out through the bag.

“Man Man, you finally came out of the operating room.” Yue Wen Wen breathed a sigh of relief when he saw the person on the bed.

“You didn’t see Ji Ran earlier, but he was sitting on the bench waiting for you as if he had lost his soul. I didn’t even dare to speak to him.”

“Do you have nothing else to talk about?” Ji Ran interrupted him, “What did you buy?”

“I bought a lot, I don’t know what you wanted to eat, so I just bought some of the signature dishes from several nearby stores.”

Ji Ran glanced at the bags. “…Are you feeding pigs?”

“It’s alright,” Yue Wen Wen said. “There are so many people in the ward, everyone can share it. Man Man will be alone most of the time, it’s important to forge a good relationship with his neighbours.”

“He’s only staying for a few days.”

Yue Wen Wen probed, “Man Man, is anyone taking care of you these days? Should I find a nurse for you?”

The corners of Qin Man’s mouth twitched. The doctor didn’t let him touch the water, so his lips were cracked. “No, it’s fine, I should be able to get out of bed soon.”

“But your right hand isn’t in good condition.”

“I have my other hand.” Qin Man said, “I’d be able to move once the anaesthetic wears off.”

Ji Ran said nothing. He poured a glass of water from the table, dipped a cotton swab in it, and dabbed Qin Man’s lips a few times.

“Ran Ran, Qin Man can’t eat after his operation, why don’t you eat it yourself.” Yue Wen Wen picked out a few boxes for him, “I bought roast meat, if you want to eat something light, there’s porridge…”

Ji Ran stood up. “You can keep it for yourself.”

Yue Wen Wen was taken aback. “What about you? You’re not eating?”

He was not in the mood to eat now, and he had no appetite. “No, I’m leaving.”

“Where are you going?” Qin Man turned to look at him.

“Going home.”

Qin Man couldn’t move his neck, but his eyes could follow and he replied, “Okay.”

“Go back to sleep, remember not to let your wound come into contact with water. Be careful on the way back.” He looked at Yue Wen Wen and said with a smile, “Can I trouble you to send him back? I’m very worried after the accident.”

Yue Wen Wen was dumbfounded.

He left, just like this?!

…and Qin Man’s tone of voice sounded like he was entrusting his own child to him.

Ji Ran didn’t even refute, only turning to ask him, “Did you drive here?”

Yue Wen Wen was stunned for a while. “I mean I did…”

Ji Ran nodded. “Send me back.”

“…”

Yue Wen Wen didn’t react until he had walked out of the hospital.

“No, wait.” Yue Wen Wen confirmed again, “Are we really leaving just like this?”

Ji Ran sat in the car. “Or do you want to stay?”

“…”

Yue Wen Wen silently started the car. “But I don’t think it’s convenient for Man Man to be alone, why don’t we hire a nurse for him?”

“No.”

Yue Wen Wen shut up.

The car drove to Ji Ran’s house. Along the way, Ji Ran looked out the window and didn’t say much.

Yue Wen Wen felt that he was still in a bad mood. Fair enough, he was just assaulted by someone, anyone would be depressed for days.

Ji Ran took out his mobile phone and sent an update to Cheng Peng.

In fact, he had already calmed down a lot. He was mostly tired now.

Cheng Peng: Got it, it’s fine as long as you are okay. I’ll have someone look into this matter, don’t worry, I’ll make the driver spit out the truth.

Ji Ran thanked him, looked up and saw that the car was approaching his house. He asked, “Are you free?”

“Yeah, I’m not going to the construction site today. What is it? Do you want me to accompany you?”

The car stopped, Ji Ran opened the door and got off.

“In that case, can you wait here for me for a while? I’ll be out in ten minutes…or do you want to come in and sit down?”

“No more sitting, I’ll wait here.” Yue Wen Wen blinked. “But where do you want to go?”

Ten minutes later, Ji Ran walked out with a small duffel bag.

He buckled his seat belt and said, “Take me back to the hospital.”

“Hey, lad.”

Qin Man was lying down thinking about something when he was suddenly interrupted by a voice calling him.

The middle-aged auntie on the next bed walked over to the bed and smiled kindly. “Why are you alone in the ward, has your friend left?”

Qin Man hummed. “He’s a little tired, so he went back to rest.”

“Yeah, that kid must have been really frightened. When I went to the cafeteria, I saw him sitting on the bench. It must have been over half an hour but his posture didn’t change. He had the same expression the whole time when you were moved into the ward before you regained consciousness. Fortunately, you woke up.”

Auntie glanced at the empty table beside his hospital bed, “When will your family come over?”

Qin Man’s expression changed, but he quickly returned to normal. “They are out of town, so they won’t be able to come.”

“It’s not that serious, I’ll be able to take care of myself once the anaesthetic has subsided.” Qin Man smiled.

“That won’t work.” Auntie thought for a while, “Right, my husband is next to you. While I’m here, feel free to call me if you need anything, I’ll help you.”

Qin Man only smiled and was about to thank her when the door of the ward opened again.

The man had come back with a change of clothes, carrying a duffel bag in his left hand and a hospital folding chair in his right hand. He walked in with a dark face.

Qin Man looked at him with flickering eyes until the other person had come next to his bed. “Why did you come back?”

Ji Ran, “I’m afraid you’d die here.”

“Are you here to accompany him? The aunt was finally relieved. “You have such a great relationship. Are you guys friends or brothers?”

“Friends.”

“Brothers.”

They both spoke at the same time.

The aunt: “…”

T/n: It’s been awhile~ Real life finally settled down ( a little) and got a bit more time now that I’ve eased into things. Really missed these boys, so next part is coming soon. Was planning to stockpile a little more so we’d have more consistent updates but things happened so I’ve moved my schedule ahead of time