Chapter Nine: Illness (Part Two)

Upon reaching his seat, Li Yun took off his coat and draped it over the back of the chair, ran his fingers through his hair, and sat down opposite Yang Qicheng

At 3 a.m., Yang Jing finally fell asleep

Take it easy, it's possible

The jar smiled, "Oh, that kid bought it last time? He really cares about Yang Jing."

"Is that so?" Li Yun laughed, "Many girls in the class call me an old woman behind my back."

I will go ahead and hit.

A breeze blew by, lifting the hair at her temples and brushing past her ears

After sleeping for less than an hour, Yang Jing woke up, feeling a turmoil in her stomach and experiencing dizziness.

Yang Qicheng stood up and said, "Let's go." He looked at Yang Jing and asked, "What do you want to eat?"

Yang Jing smiled silently, her tone surprisingly calm, "Oh."

They walked from the inpatient department to the outpatient building ahead, where there is a spacious lawn beside the building

Suddenly, a figure in the darkness sat up and asked, "What happened?"

Li Yun hurriedly said, "It's nothing."

Yang Qicheng paused for a moment, opened the car door of the golden cup driver's seat, and said, "Then I shall take my leave, you should return to the dormitory to rest"

In private, she does not seem to be so rigid and preachy; at least this time, she is much more endearing than when she previously spoke to him about "mental disorders" outside the operating room

Yang Qicheng looked at her and asked, "Is there still money in the savings book?"

I have no other relatives left

On the second day, Yang Jing was permitted to start consuming liquid food. However, her appetite was poor, and she could only drink half a bowl of thin rice porridge

Yang Qicheng squinted slightly, biting on a cigarette, yet remained still for a long while

He hasn't shaved properly these past few days, and there is a ring of stubble on his chin that appears bluish. When he is silent, he looks more fierce than usual

The car started, and Li Yun said hurriedly, "Goodbye."

A few days later, Yang Jing was discharged from the hospital, but she was still unable to return to school, so she temporarily moved back to Biandan Alley.

Li Yun nodded, "However, the road is difficult to traverse; it takes three to four hours to drive one hundred kilometers. The direct bus we took at that time took a total of twenty hours from Dan City to Mu City, and we spent another seven hours traveling to the mountainous area... Eventually, everyone on the bus got sick, except for the driver"

Yang Qicheng let out a light hum

Chen Jun left at 9 o'clock, while Yang Qicheng remained in the ward, showing no intention of leaving.

I do not want you to work at night; it is too dangerous

As the dishes were served, Yang Qicheng asked Li Yun if he would like to drink wine

Yang Jing hurriedly asked, "What?"

"Brother Cheng," Yang Jing hurriedly said, "Then you and Brother Gang should pay attention to safety"

This is a leather jacket, which has a faint musky odor, the lining is very warm, and it still carries Yang Qicheng's body heat

Finally, he stood up, took a deep breath, and the light blue smoke instantly dissipated into the wind

It is getting cold, so wear more clothes and do not catch a cold

The dogtail grass was tangled and broken, leaving a faint scent of grass sap on my fingers

Not far from my home, more than 100 kilometers

Upon pushing the door of the cylinder, Yang Qicheng lifted his leg and lay on the hospital bed, engrossed in reading a novel.

Yang Jing had no choice but to raise her voice and call out once more

Understood

Li Yun hurriedly said: "It is my responsibility."

The jar pulled up a chair and sat down, "How many days until Yang Jing is discharged from the hospital?"

Yang Qicheng handed her the menu and said, "Please place your order"

The jar was too lazy to offer any earnest instruction. Spotting a box of strawberries on the cabinet, it opened the box and stuffed one into its mouth. After chewing a couple of times, it shook its head and said, "Not tasty, did you buy these?"

Yang Qicheng looked at her and asked, "Can you walk?"

The wind scattered this whispered phrase, yet Yang Qicheng heard it

The man stands tall, much like the tree behind him. In the night, a spark flickers intermittently, smoke rises, and then quickly dissipates

Yang Qicheng, in order to express his gratitude to her and fulfill the promise made last time, invited her to dinner

A thin layer of mist swirled beneath the streetlamp, causing the orange-yellow light to appear as if it were tinged with moisture

On the fourth day, after examining Yang Jing, the doctor advised her that she could start exercising on her feet, preferably walking for half an hour each in the morning and afternoon.

How have you considered the matter we discussed? They need to finalize the list over there, and if you do not go, they will find someone else to take your place

Aren't you going in? It's cold outside

Having said that, he closed the car door

However, she had not eaten a single grain all day, and her stomach was empty, filled only with gastric acid

As they were speaking, Yang Jing pushed the door open and entered

After vomiting for a while, Yang Jing lay down for half an hour before starting to feel nauseous again

Study diligently, aim for a good high school, and a good university

Yang Qicheng is always impatient, but he has never really abandoned her.

After a while, the cries gradually subsided

"Where can you buy it casually?" Yang Qicheng shot her a glance, put on his coat, and went out with the jar.

Liyun turned around and saw Yang Qicheng, smiling slightly at him, "Sorry for the long wait, there was some traffic on the way."

"Brother Cheng..." Yang Jing spoke softly, "I heard what you said to Brother Gang."

Yang Qicheng did not know how to comfort her, so he could only use the pad of his thumb to wipe away her tears, "Alright, alright, stop crying."

I will wait for your return... during the New Year

Well

Yang Qicheng glanced at her, bent down, and got into the car, "Let's go back"

Yang Qicheng looked at her and asked, "Which mountainous area?"

Yang Qicheng had not finished smoking a cigarette when a taxi arrived, and the driver called out: "Where to?"

Yang Qicheng lit a cigarette and walked to the side under the camphor tree

Yang Qicheng disagrees.

In a few days, the stitches will be removed; please go to the hospital by yourself

After all, it's all about just getting by and waiting for death, so why not change the way of getting by? Even if it doesn't work out, it can't be worse than the current situation

Every time Yang Jing moved, the wound would hurt, but fearing that her intestines might actually become entangled, she had no choice but to grit her teeth and get out of bed every day, bending over as she slowly walked around the room and corridor amidst Yang Qicheng's occasional mockery.

Finally, he stopped in front of me, "Are you coming or not?"

Yang Qicheng asked Li Yun, "How are you going back?"

In the ward

Yang Qicheng nodded, waved his hand, and turned to leave

Yang Jing sobbed quietly, without responding

Yang Qicheng hung up the towel, then took a cotton swab to moisten and wipe Yang Jing's lips, asking, "Do you still feel like throwing up?"

Yang Qicheng continued to walk ahead, with Yang Jing following closely behind him, slowly, step by step

Yang Qicheng poured a glass for Li Yun and raised his cup to toast her, "Thank you for taking care of Yang Jing"

Brother Cheng, I have no other relatives left

If there is something, please find your homeroom teacher

It is not cold, I would like to sit for a while longer

It is truly bothersome to be awake in the middle of the night with so many matters at hand

Cannot eat shrimp, as it may cause allergies; everything else is acceptable

Yang Qicheng spoke: "Teacher Li."

The little girl is rebellious

I do not want you to work the night shift, it is too dangerous

Yang Jing's nose was flushed red, tears mingled with the strands of hair at her temples, and a layer of cold sweat covered her forehead

Yang Qicheng took off his coat and draped it over her back

Yang Jing escorted Yang Qicheng to the door

Well

Yang Jing nodded and slowly stood up

Yang Qicheng put down the book, sat up from the bed, and said, "Let me think about it some more"

Yang Jing wore a苦 face, "I still have twenty minutes to walk, Brother Gangzi, you go in first."

Li Yun nodded, "Of course."

Li Yun thought for a moment, "Let's have some beer; drinking in winter keeps one warm"

At 10:30, Yang Qicheng went to the restroom, returned to turn off the main light in the ward, took off his shoes, lay down on the adjacent bed, and instructed Yang Jing: "Go to sleep"

Yang Qicheng listened and also closed his eyes

The jar smiled, "She is interested in you, can't you tell? Yang Jing is your sister, she will definitely take extra care of you"

Yang Jing pursed her lips and still said: "Hmm"

Yang Jing looked up at him and asked, "Is it good?"

You look young

Gongzi asked with a smile: "Where is your brother Cheng?"

Yang Qicheng felt somewhat troubled, yet also somewhat distressed. His large hand rested on her back, gently patting it rhythmically, "This is how it is when the anesthetic wears off; it will be fine by tomorrow"

In about ten days, Yang Qicheng and Gangzi are to join the convoy to Tibet. Before their departure, Yang Qicheng contacted Li Yun, entrusting her to negotiate with the dormitory manager to arrange another bed for Yang Jing on the first floor, facilitating her comings and goings

Yang Qicheng glanced at Li Yun

There are vegetables, soup, and porridge, specifically avoiding foods that may cause adverse reactions.

Yang Jing nodded

Li Yun slightly turned to look at him

Why are you being so indecisive like a woman? Just go. It's a matter of a single sentence

Yang Qicheng shook his head, "It didn't take long."

Moving closer to this place

During my university years, I volunteered for half a year in a teaching program in the Muchen Mountain area

While waiting for the dishes to be served, Yang Qicheng poured a cup of hot tea for Li Yun

Li Yun politely declined, smiling slightly, "I haven't eaten here before, Mr. Yang, please order."

of the twilight city

Nothing will happen at school, isn't there still that strict teacher?

Li Yun smiled, took a small sip from the cup, and said, "The weather is starting to get cold"

However, Yang Jing is not afraid of him, even though he tends to curse profusely when he becomes impatient

Yang Qicheng was taken aback for a moment, then reached out to press on Yang Jing's shoulder, saying, "What are you crying for"

Li Yundun paused and said, "I am a few years older than Mr. Yang"

Yang Qicheng, however, did not sit down; instead, he lit a cigarette and squatted quietly beside it.

Thirty yuan per pound, can I afford it

Yang Jing nodded eagerly

The jar glanced at him and gestured towards the door, "Are you not at ease?"

The golden cup quickly sped away, like a faintly brushed ash, painted against the pale sky.

I will take you there

Yang Qicheng finally spoke, "You must promise me one thing"

Yang Qicheng glanced at him

Yang Qicheng walked slowly, yet even so, Yang Jing was still slower than him, with a distance of three to four steps between the two.

Oh, I'm going to Hongxing Community..." Li Yun brushed his hair back and called out to Yang Qicheng, "Mr. Yang, the car has arrived, I will be leaving first

Yang Qicheng snorted, "Scoring only 63 in mathematics, agreeing to it is quite easy."

Li Yun finally realized, "... Mr. Yang, you are too polite."

At 9:30, still not gone; at 10:00, still not gone

There is a desolate atmosphere of withered leaves and cold frost in the air, and under the light, the breath exhaled from the mouth transforms into small puffs of white mist

Yang Jing let out a chuckle, her eyes sparkling with brightness

Li Yun looked at Yang Qicheng and said, "From Mr. Yang's accent, it seems that he is not a local of Dan City?"

Yang Jing laughed.

After waiting for a long time, Yang Jing gradually felt a bit cold amidst the increasingly heavy silence

Yang Qicheng looked up and saw several wooden benches scattered beside the grass. "Do you want to sit?"

Yang Qicheng nodded

Yang Qicheng said: "Thank you."

Yang Jing leaned over the basin and suddenly vomited "Wow"

Yang Qicheng is restless, "I will give you a response tomorrow."

Whatever.

The next day, Yang Qicheng escorted Yang Jing back to school and helped her settle in properly

Yang Qicheng followed Li Yun's pace and walked to the roadside to wait for a car. He touched his pocket and said, "I'll go next door to smoke a cigarette."

three to four days

Yang Jing did not refute

Yang Qicheng took one last look in the rearview mirror

Her eyes are clear and profound

She wore a beige trench coat, and unlike usual, she did not tie her hair in a ponytail; her soft strands fell over her shoulders

Yang Jing nodded, yet remained standing still

What do you understand? he continued to say

Yang Jing wore a coat over her hospital gown and was wearing cotton slippers on her feet. She had just finished her meal, felt warm, and did not feel cold

I only have you

A tiny, black dot

Yang Jing shook her head.

Yang Qicheng made a sound of acknowledgment and asked, "How many years has Teacher Li been working?"

Do whatever you want, I can take care of myself

I feel like vomiting

Yang Qicheng nodded, flipped through the menu, and called the waiter to order several dishes

Oh, you are on vacation here

After waiting for about ten minutes, Yang Qicheng's figure appeared again at the corner.

Li Yun smiled faintly.

Gangzi glanced at the time and realized it was almost time for dinner, so he asked Yang Qicheng, "Shall we go out for dinner?"

Yang Jing took a step back, her gaze lingering for a long time.

You understand what.

In the darkness, breathing is slow and long.

Yang Jing grabbed her coat and said, "Aren't you cold?"

The car stopped in place for a while and finally started.

Not cold.Yang Qicheng touched his pants pocket, "You sit here, I'll go out and buy a pack of cigarettes."

Yang Qicheng looked at her, "Are you cold?"

After tossing and turning for most of the night, my wounds began to ache and my stomach felt like it was turning upside down.

The two individuals chatted while eating, and after nearly an hour, they were satisfied and full.

Yang Jing felt like her skin was going to be rubbed off by him, and she quietly protested, "Be gentle."

On the November night, the wind has become somewhat chilly.

Yang Jing opened each lunch box one by one and sat on the edge of the bed.

Yang Qicheng's figure gradually disappeared, bypassing the outpatient building, and vanished into the night.

Are there any dietary restrictions

Li Yun reported a place name.

She called out softly, "Brother Cheng."

She drank about half a bowl of soup, looked up at Yang Qicheng, and asked cautiously, "Brother Cheng, can you accompany me downstairs for a while later? The air inside is stuffy."

Yang Jing tightened her coat, shrank her neck, gently sniffed, and took a whiff.

What a joke.

Yang Qicheng frowned, "What does it have to do with her"

Li Yun readily agreed and quickly took care of the matter

During class time, the entire campus is quiet and peaceful

Yang Qicheng stood up, wet the towel, and with a "slap" placed it on her face, rubbing it vigorously a few times, his movements lacking any gentleness

Yang Jing was exhausted, in pain and discomfort. Finally unable to bear it any longer, she leaned her head and cried softly.

Yang Qicheng remained silent

Yang Jing lay on the bed and read half a book. Yang Qicheng came back carrying food.

He reached into his pocket, took out thirty yuan, and handed it to the driver, saying, "Master, please give her the change."

Yang Qicheng strode over and opened the car door for her. After she got in, he said in a deep voice: "Teacher Li, in a few days I will be going to Sichuan and Tibet. Yang Jing is at school, so I would appreciate your care for her."

Yang Qicheng waited at the agreed place for about fifteen minutes. Li Yun opened his phone and asked for the specific seat. Yang Qicheng went to the door to greet him, and as soon as he pushed the door, he saw Li Yun standing in the night, peering around.

Yang Qicheng paused for a moment and turned his head to look at her

On that day, when Gangzi came to visit, he saw Yang Jing standing with her hands on her hips, moving slowly like a snail.

Next to the wooden stool was a tall dogtail grass. Yang Jing picked it up, twisted it around her finger a few times, then let go and twisted it a few more times. She turned her head slightly and looked at Yang Qicheng.

Yang Qicheng hurriedly turned on the light, pulled out a plastic basin from under the bed, and sat on the edge of the bed to help Yang Jing sit up.

Yang Jing didn't hesitate and said, "Okay."

The breathing over there is heavy, and there is no movement

Yang Jing nodded, "Then let's sit for a while."