Chapter 480 - Are You Planning to Stay Long? (1/2)

”Brother, are you trying to commit suicide because you're heartbroken?” Du Jingtang was chewing on his fingernails. His cousin was not one to be infatuated with love. On the contrary, one would describe him as a heartless man. No matter how pessimistic he felt, he shouldn't crack such a joke with his own life.

Chu Lui reached out to touch his shoulder. Then, his eyebrows knitted tightly together as he coughed. There was a constant searing pain from his shoulder to his elbow. Although his expression was the same as usual, he was the only one who would fully understand the existence of such agonizing pain.

”Brother, let me ask for a change of ward.” Du Jingtang was still feeling uneasy in this shared ward. It was too crowded, filled with a pungent odor. His cousin would properly faint from the odor. Moreover, he had to make his daily visits not because he was visiting a patient. He had to bring the computer and some company doc.u.ments which required his cousin's signature for approval. The ward was too crowded and noisy. What would happen if the computer was lost? It wouldn't cost much to replace with another one, but the information stored in that computer was worth a lot of money.

”Suit yourself.” Chu Lui closed his eyes. He was feeling drowsy and wished to rest. However, he opened his eyes again. This time, he sounded cool as though he had not been hurt. ”Jingtang…”

”Yes, I'm listening.” Du Jingtang removed his mobile phone away from his cheek. ”Do you need anything else?”

”Don't tell my parents.” As soon as he finished, Chu Lui closed his eyes. At last, he could sleep without any defense. He was only human made of flesh and blood, not a robot. Besides, he had lost a lot of blood.

”Of course, I won't say a word.” Du Jingtang placed his phone against his face once more. ”You are so badly injured. It won't make a difference if I say anything to them. Your condition won't change. Judging from your freakish recovery ability, you should be fine in a few days.”

Oh, yes. He had to transfer his cousin to a different ward. He stood up and left with the others shushing in his face. Sh**. He couldn't take it anymore. On top of being a shared ward, the patients inside were mixed genders of male and female. It was definitely inconvenient.

Soon, someone came and assisted Chu Lui with his ward transfer to the hospital's premier VIP ward which catered to a single patient complete with an adjoining restroom. It was also equipped with a television, air-conditioning, heater, and a dedicated nurse to see to the patient's needs for twenty-four hours.

Du Jingtang moved as quickly as he could to send Chu Lui's laptop and his personal belongings to the hospital.

”Gosh. Brother, are you planning to stay long?” Du Jingtang wiped the sweat off his forehead. It took some effort for him to transport all those things. He wondered if they would come in handy. Although Chu Lui's injury had been severe, the doctor said he could be discharged after a few days to go home and recuperate. Nevertheless, he had the feeling that his cousin was planning to stay longer than expected.

An IV drip was hooked on one of Chu Lui's hands while he typed on his laptop with the other. He could still type fast even with one hand. Naturally, he concentrated on his work rather than answering Du Jingtang's questions. The latter felt as though he was talking to air.

He admitted defeat as he arranged Chu Lui's belongings in order. The clothes hung in the wardrobe, stacks of doc.u.ments piled neatly together, and a pot of cactus to brighten up the ward which looked dull. It was something easy to maintain; no watering required. Chu Lui never talked much. If he remained silent, all that was left was Du Jingtang's mumbling.

Knock, knock. A knocking sound came from outside.

Was someone here for a visit?

Du Jingtang was puzzled. He had not told a single person about Chu Lui's hospitalization. No one from the company knew; his parents were as clueless as his uncle and auntie. To the outside world, he simply said that Chu Lui had gone on a business trip which could take him ten days or even two weeks. Who could it be?