CHAPTER 188: CHAPTER 188 DON’T CRY

If Ye Hao wasn’t injured, if the soup wasn’t so hot, Gu Yi would have smashed the soup right into Ye Hao’s face.

Who was drinking so happily yesterday and who was chatting so cheerfully today?

Considering other people’s reputation now, what were you doing earlier?

Ye’s mother took the bowl.

"Just right for me and your dad to have some nourishment."

Ye’s mother listened to what the two of them had just said and knew that the soup was brought over by Yang Lin.

It’s good that Ye Hao doesn’t eat it, so there won’t be any entanglements later.

In no time, Ye Qian and Sun Ming came back with food.

"Mom, Dad, why are you both eating? I also bought chicken soup."

Ye Qian noticed her parents were drinking soup and was puzzled.

"It was brought by Yang Lin. Your brother doesn’t want it, says he’s afraid of ruining the girl’s reputation."

Though Gu Yi wanted to sound nonchalant, her tone was still tinged with jealousy.

"Brother, you’re right not to eat. We bought porridge and brought some chicken soup for you. Drink it while it’s hot."

Ye Qian was quite happy to hear her brother wasn’t eating it.

That day, what her brother said really scared her a bit.

Although the doctor said his memory is a bit jumbled, hence the behavior.

But what if he completely loses control and drives her sister-in-law away, and actually marries Yang Lin?

Ye Hao glanced at Gu Yi, said nothing, and took the soup Ye Qian handed him and started drinking.

"Yiyi, your father and I have discussed it. We’re planning on checking out of the hospital and returning home, no need to waste money here."

Ye’s mother suddenly brought up the topic of leaving the hospital with Gu Yi.

"Are you sure you’re feeling alright? Let the doctor do a thorough check-up before you leave, no need to rush."

Gu Yi thought since they’re already at the hospital, and the Ye family’s parents aren’t young, they might as well get a physical examination.

"We’re fine now, no need for a check-up. We were just scared a couple of days ago. When you get older, you can’t ignore aging."

Ye’s mother said with a laugh.

But a few days ago, she truly felt like the whole world was dark.

Luckily, it’s all in the past now.

"How about a check-up? As children, we’d be more at ease."

Gu Yi insisted.

"There’s really no need; our health is excellent."

Ye Fu quickly added.

"Mom, Dad, better listen to Gu Yi."

Ye Hao suddenly chimed in.

Gu Yi turned to look at him; it was the first time Ye Hao sided with her since waking up.

"Mom, Dad, I also agree you should have a check-up. It’s not a problem, right? We’d feel better too."

Ye Qian also joined in persuading them.

The Ye family’s parents saw all the kids saying this, so they reluctantly agreed.

After the meal, Ye Qian and Sun Ming left first.

They still needed to tidy up the cake shop.

Because of Ye Hao’s hospitalization, Ye Qian’s shop had been closed for several days now.

Now that Ye Hao’s condition was improving, she couldn’t keep the shop closed any longer.

It was a newly opened store, right when business was thriving.

Once they tidied up, they could open for business first thing tomorrow morning.

Since Sun’s parents came to the hospital, Ye Qian and Sun Ming were officially seeing each other.

These days, Sun Ming would come to the hospital to find Ye Qian whenever he had time.

The Ye family’s parents were delighted to see this development.

After eating, the Ye family’s parents didn’t stay long at Ye Hao’s place.

Even though Ye Hao was recovering quickly, the doctor still recommended he get plenty of rest.

"Get some sleep."

Gu Yi said to Ye Hao, who was on the bed. Since the last time Ye Hao withdrew his hand from hers, Gu Yi hadn’t held his hand again.

Ye Hao nodded.

Gu Yi adjusted the bed and covered Ye Hao with a blanket, then sat aside.

Even though Ye Hao treated her coldly, she wasn’t comfortable leaving Ye Hao alone in the hospital room.

Even if they didn’t speak, Gu Yi still stayed by his side.

Gu Yi had come in a hurry and hadn’t been home since, so she hadn’t brought any books.

She took out a pencil and a workbook she bought from the convenience store.

She started drawing design sketches.

In the hospital room, the only table was next to Ye Hao’s bed, so Gu Yi leaned over it.

Ye Hao just finished eating and felt a bit restless.

When he turned his head, he saw Gu Yi intensely focused on her drawing.

The sunlight outside was bright, warm winds blowing through the open window.

Gu Yi’s bangs gently swayed with the breeze.

Ye Hao suddenly thought, if life could be like this forever, it wouldn’t be so bad.

After finishing a drawing, Gu Yi saw Ye Hao sleeping with a smile on his face.

What kind of sweet dream was he having?

She propped herself on the table, quietly watching Ye Hao.

His face was thinner than before, his complexion yellowish, and the newly grown stubble on his mouth made him look particularly haggard.

Gu Yi felt a pang in her heart.

"Being with me gave you more pressure? If it weren’t for me, you wouldn’t have to suffer all this."

Although when Yang Lin said these things, she pretended not to care.

But in the dead of night, she felt guilty, intensely.

Gu Yi gently held Ye Hao’s hand.

"Please get better soon; I don’t want our relationship to feel like strangers. You know, lately, I’ve often been jolted awake by nightmares, wanting desperately to cuddle close to you, feeling your real presence. But every time I try to approach, you look so guarded. I really feel awful."

As Gu Yi spoke, her eyes slowly turned red.

At this moment, she suddenly understood why people say the furthest distance in the world isn’t life and death but standing in front of someone you love and they’re oblivious to it.

In his dream, Ye Hao dreamt of a girl crying, and he felt a deep sadness as well.

He wanted to turn her around to see her face, but the girl kept her back to him.

"What’s wrong? Why are you crying?"

He couldn’t help but ask.

The girl, upon hearing his words, cried even harder.

"Don’t cry. Is there anything I can do to help? Just say it, I’ll do it if I can."

At that moment, he thought he’d do anything to stop her tears.

Little did he know, upon hearing his words, the girl ran away.

Ye Hao abruptly woke up from his dream.

Gu Yi was startled and quickly withdrew her hand.

They locked eyes, and tears fell down Gu Yi’s face.

Ye Hao felt like half his heart was corroded.

He raised his hand and wiped away the tear tracks from Gu Yi’s face.

"Don’t cry."

Gu Yi burst into tears when she heard Ye Hao’s gentle tone from before.

"Ye Hao, I was wrong, I was wrong, okay? Let’s not focus on superficial things, let’s just live a good life together, alright?"

Gu Yi thought that once Ye Hao got better, she would live quietly with him in the military, no longer dreaming about making money for the future.

Just being safe and sound together meant more than anything.

However, Gu Yi’s words, in Ye Hao’s ears, were interpreted as an apology for betrayal.

Ye Hao slowly pulled back his hand.

The tenderness on his face faded.

"I’ll do my best."

He replied coldly and turned his head away to the other side.

Closing his eyes.

Gu Yi sat tear-stained, not knowing what to do, staring at the back of Ye Hao’s head.