Chapter 1, Black Satin Blindfold.
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Dr. Li scratched his head somewhat awkwardly and said, "Ahem... it seems I was overthinking it."
Shut up
Brother, shall I help you cross the road
Yes
Lin Qiye sat quietly there, beneath the black satin ribbon, her eyes seemingly fixed on Dr. Li
Hello, I am a doctor at Sunshine Mental Hospital, and my surname is Li
Young people today really know how to have fun
Arnold shook his head, "Then what if there is no one to look after, no guide dog, no voice announcements, and even the white cane is being used to carry peanut oil?"
In the opposite corner of the street, a young boy dressed in a black short-sleeve shirt stood there, with several thick layers of black satin wrapped around his eyes, completely blocking out all light
Almost instantly, the aroma of the dishes coming from inside the house penetrated his nostrils. He sniffed, swallowed, and walked into the house while carrying something.
A young man behind Arno rested one hand on his chin, seemingly deep in thought. Then, as if he had suddenly realized something, he exclaimed with enlightenment:
"Quite a coincidence," Lin Qiye said淡淡, "It is indeed quite a coincidence"
Lin Qiye remained silent for a long time, then shook his head and said: "No... I have never changed my name. My parents decided on the name Lin Qiye for me before I was born"
At that moment, a clear voice rang out from beside the young man
"Xiao Qi, why did you bring back so many things at once again?" The woman wiped her hands on her apron and hurriedly helped Lin Qi Ye take the items, chattering away.
The old door emitted a piercing screech, drowning out the sounds of cooking coming from the kitchen. A middle-aged woman pushed open the kitchen door and, upon seeing Lin Qiye carrying large and small bags, exclaimed in surprise and hurriedly walked forward.
What happened? Arnold noticed his gaze
"What did you see? The Moon Rabbit?" Dr. Li said with a smile
I understand, he is in the blind monk of cos
A large hand slapped sharply against the back of his head, and Arno cursed as he spoke: "Useless, all you do every day is play games. Who the hell has nothing better to do than cosplay as a blind monk in the middle of the street? Are you trying to get yourself killed?"
It seems to be called, Lin... Lin... Lin Qiye
Snap!
Aunt, the subsidies provided by the government for the disabled are meant for living expenses, and I use them to buy oil, which is making the most of what I have
Um... the case file states that you became blind in both eyes ten years ago and were sent to our hospital due to some issues at that time
The little girl was very nervous, glancing around anxiously at the vehicles on both sides, her steps cautious and timid
That night, I lay under the eaves of my old family home, gazing at the moon
In the eyes of the onlookers, this scene did not resemble a kind-hearted girl helping a blind person cross the street; rather, it appeared as if an older brother was guiding a young child across the road
The companion rolled their eyes and followed Arno's gaze, and in the next moment, they were completely frozen in place
Lin Qiye had not yet spoken when Dr. Li quickly added: "It is not my intention to offend; understanding the patient better allows for better treatment. Of course, if you do not wish to share, I will not insist."
Seventeen years old this year
Under the few patches of shade by the roadside, several young people are huddled together, smoking and waiting for the traffic light to change.
He hung the bag of vegetables on his right hand, freeing his left hand to wipe the sweat from the corner of his clothes, and gently held the little girl's palm.
"Well, that is quite... cough cough" Dr. Li's words were cut short as he realized it was rather impolite, and he promptly closed his mouth
After a while, he slowly spoke up
Lin Qiye raised an eyebrow in surprise, "Wasn't it always Doctor Han who came before?"
He extended his hand, pointed to the age on the medical record, and then pointed to the words 'ten years ago'. 'You see, you went blind ten years ago, at that time you were exactly seven years old, and your name just happened to be Lin Qiye, so I thought you changed your name after going blind...
Before Lin Qiye could say anything, his aunt suddenly reacted.
Suddenly, a young man who was smoking seemed to have discovered something, letting out a soft exclamation as his gaze fell upon a certain spot at the street corner
Creaking sound!
"No, no, no, do not define our relationship as that of a doctor and a patient; this is merely a normal conversation between friends, and it will not reach that point," Dr. Li said half-jokingly. "Even if you told me that you were pulled into the alchemy furnace by the Supreme Old Lord, I would believe you."
The green light is on
Bang!
Lin Qiye nodded slightly and uttered an "oh"
Lin Qiye shook his head, and his next words immediately froze Dr. Li's smile on his face
Do you know him
The road was not wide, but in just a few seconds, the two reached the other side of the road. The young boy said thank you to the little girl and walked away without looking back towards the secluded alley.
The young man named Arno stared blankly at the street corner for a long time before speaking, "How do you think... blind people cross the road?"
She was a little girl in a school uniform, around twelve or thirteen years old, with a few glistening beads of sweat on her cheeks. Her pair of jet-black eyes was anxiously watching the young boy, pure and simple
He is a man of misfortune. "What is his name?" Arnold sighed.
Is the name ... ... Lin Qiye?
Oh, I encountered a few kind-hearted people on the way who helped bring me back said Lin Qiye calmly
"... ... No, why do you ask that?" Lin Qiye was taken aback.
As Lin Qiye took a seat, Dr. Li cleared his throat and took out a stack of medical case files from his bag
... ...
Dr. Han was promoted to vice president last year. Dr. Li smiled, a hint of envy appearing in his eyes
There is nothing that cannot be said... it's just that you may not believe it, and you might even send me back to the mental hospital again
After a brief pause of two seconds, Arno murmured a supplementary remark: "Moreover... the cloth that the blind monk uses to cover his eyes is red, and this cosplay doesn't resemble that either."
What era is this? Blind people basically all wear sunglasses now. Who would still wrap their eyes with cloth in the hot summer? Aren't they afraid of feeling suffocated?
In my childhood, I had a fondness for astronomy
The chirping of cicadas in the summer cannot drown out the whispers of the passersby around, who curiously observe the young man, quietly discussing whether he is truly blind or feigning blindness, while simultaneously glancing expectantly at the flashing red light
Yes
Oh
"Mental issues?" Arno was taken aback and carefully recalled the situation just now, "I don't think there is any problem."
He is doing his homework on the balcony... By the way, the doctor from the psychiatric hospital came for the routine check-up this year and is resting in the room. You should go and see the doctor while Aunt is going to cook. She will call you when it's ready.
Nonsense, this money is reserved for your college education, how can it be misused? I must tell you, the money your aunt earns from her job is actually enough to support the three of us, so you should not take money out recklessly.
Such a large barrel of peanut oil? Child, are you misusing the government's subsidies again?
... ...
A seraph cloaked in golden radiance, adorned with six white wings
Yes
Well, what next
"Thank you." Lin Qiye changed the subject, "Aunt, where is A Jin?"
Well
Moreover, it is not surprising that Dr. Han, who is quite advanced in age and possesses exceptional medical skills, has been promoted to the position of deputy director. It is also quite reasonable for him to have a younger doctor conduct regular check-ups for him.
Lin Qiye fell silent for a moment and nodded slightly
With so much cloth covering the eyes, can one see the road
The harsh chirping of cicadas mingles with the intermittent sound of whistles, echoing through the bustling streets. The scorching sun beats down on the gray-brown asphalt, causing heat waves to rise, making the entire street seem to warp.
Did you not see the white cane in his hand? He is, after all, a blind person, okay?
Black satin blindfold, a cane on the shoulder, vegetables in the left hand, and oil in the right hand
Dr. Li pondered for a moment and asked, "Have you changed your name?"
I know him
The companion was taken aback, hesitated for a moment, and then slowly spoke: "Generally speaking, blind individuals are accompanied by someone when they go out, or guided by a guide dog. In more modern cities, there are also voice announcements for traffic lights at the roadside. If all else fails, perhaps they can rely on sound and a white cane to move forward little by little"
In the evening glow, Lin Qiye pushed open the door
At that moment, another person interjected with great enthusiasm, saying: "By the way, what exactly was the incident? How could it cause blindness and mental issues? Could it be that someone was possessed?"
Lin Qiye's steps paused slightly, and with a soft exclamation, he turned and walked towards the bedroom
Aunt gently wiped the oil barrel with her hand, her expression showing some pain, and she murmured softly, "Such a large barrel of oil, and it's a brand name... it must have cost quite a bit, right?"
The scorching month of August
"That's not right... With so many things, how did you bring them back?"
The young boy took a step forward and walked with the little girl towards the opposite side of the road
The young boy was momentarily taken aback, turned his head to look in the direction of the little girl, and a faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth
Indeed. The young man nodded, "When my cousin was still in elementary school, I heard that there was a student at their school who had an accident, resulting in eye problems. He could only cover his eyes with black satin, and it was said that he also had mental issues..."
That was ten years ago; perhaps the person has already recovered. However, at that time, the situation seemed to have escalated quite significantly, and within a few days, that student withdrew from school. It is said that later, they transferred to a special school for the blind
At the moment when the two were bickering, the young man who had been silent all along gazed at the departing figure of the boy, his brow slightly furrowed
No, I saw an angel" Lin Qiye said seriously, gesturing with his hands in front of him.
Dr. Li felt somewhat awkward, but he quickly changed the subject, "Well... the case report does not seem to detail the accident that led to your blindness and mental disorder. If it is convenient, could you tell me about it?"
"Indeed, have you ever seen a blind person walking without a cane, instead using it to carry things?"
I apologize, as I have just arrived and am not yet familiar with your situation. Let me first gather some basic information. Dr. Li spoke with some regret.
I don't know," he paused, "but... I've heard that there are even more outrageous things than that
Lin Qiye nodded
This astonishing scene immediately captured the attention of a large number of people around.
Beep beep beep
His left hand carried a cheap shopping bag filled with vegetables, while his right hand gripped a guide cane slung over his shoulder, resembling a yoke. At the end of the guide cane, a large bucket of golden peanut oil was shimmering in the sunlight
Arnold, you still say I ... ...
Hey, look, that person is quite strange
As for that young man ... he walks very steadily
"He is not blind," Arnold said with certainty upon witnessing the scene. "He must be able to see."
"Arno, what are you looking at?" his companion beside him asked
As Lin Qiye pushed the door open and entered, the young man sitting on a small stool in the bedroom stood up and spoke gently. He wore a large pair of black-framed glasses, giving him a scholarly appearance
Well, well, it seems that there are still many good people in society... Have you properly thanked them?
Do you think you are very humorous