Chapter 35: Partner (2/2)
It was partly her fault. Last night, her attention had been entirely focused on Chen Jiaman, and she had totally forgotten that this Mr. Lu was somewhat abnormal too.
Lu Chenzhou just continued looking at her. Only after quite a while did he say, “I’m tired.”
Cheng Xi, slightly relieved, replied, “Oh…… then go back quickly and get some rest.”
“So tired,” Lu Chenzhou emphasized again.
Only then did Cheng Xi inspect him closely. He was clearly barely awake, and his eyes were even somewhat red.
“Then……” But before she could finish speaking, Lu Chenzhou’s head drooped onto her shoulders, and his expression seemed like he was about to fall asleep right then and there.
Cheng Xi couldn’t speak.
In the end, she could only bring him into her own bedroom.
Cheng Xi was a very detail-oriented person. Her room was neat and tidy, and even the corners of her room were free of dirt and grime.
Lu Chenzhou would be very happy with its condition.
Cheng Xi left him on the guest room’s bed. The sheets were clean and well-folded; when she was preparing the bed, she could even smell the sunlight that had seeped into them.
Lu Chenzhou was probably extremely tired, as he fell asleep almost immediately after getting into bed. Cheng Xi had originally wanted to cook him something to eat, but by the time she was done, he had already fallen into a deep sleep.
Cheng Xi bathed herself and ate a light, unseasoned breakfast. Because she still had class in the afternoon, she then made some preparations for it and then rested awhile. Lu Chenzhou didn’t wake up even after she made lunch.
She didn’t wake him up either, only leaving him a note, and leaving for the university right after she ate. That day, Cai Yi was also at the office dealing with her affairs, and Cheng Xi set aside some time to go discuss Chen Jiaman’s illness with her. Cai Yi agreed with her plan of treatment. “If the reason for her illness is indeed as you said, then she clearly lacks trust. To make her accept treatment, obtaining her trust is the first step.”
Cheng Xi said, “I intend on drawing with her daily. Hopefully, that’ll be effective.”
Cai Xi laughed. “They say that doctors have to be humane; so you really made the right decision to become a doctor. But for something like this, isn’t it better for her family members to do that? Didn’t you say that she has a father? Isn’t he back yet?”
“He’s back.” While remembering Chen Jiaman’s father’s behavior, Cheng Xi frowned. “I just received a call from the police, and they say that he refused to reopen the incident. Given that the matter’s already done and past, he doesn’t want anything come up again. It happened too long ago, and given Chen Jiaman’s current condition, if her guardian decides to not take the initiative, then it’d probably be very difficult to regain justice for her.
Cai Xi looked at her. “You’re disappointed by this turn of events?”
Cheng Xi let out a deep breath. “Yes.”
“You’re still too young.” Cai Xi shook her head. “This was such a vicious incident, so why did nothing come of the investigation two years ago? Do you think that after two years, some video footage without a clear start or end can change anything? If the Chens wanted to, or rather, if they were able to reopen the investigation, then they would have done so a long time ago. Their unwillingness to do so now is only human nature. There’s nothing to be disappointed about. There are too many unfair things in the world. As a doctor, you can’t impose your own judgment into yours patients’ affairs. Just focus on what you can do. Chen Jiaman’s illness is very special, and being able to treat her will also be good for you.”
Cheng Xi knew that Cai Yi’s words were right, but they still left her with a heavy feeling in her heart. “This is different, it’s illegal……”
“You have to learn something: there is always a darkness that the law cannot penetrate. If you try to dredge up everything, then I’m scared that one day……”
Before Cai Yi could finish, someone came inside and said, “Professor Cai, the principal is here for you.”
She clearly couldn’t continue the conversation. Cai Yi stood up. Just as Cheng Xi was about to send her off, she stopped her and said, “Go back to teaching. I can go over by myself just fine.” After saying that, she patted Cheng Xi’s shoulders. “Everything will be fine given time.” As she was preparing to leave, she suddenly turned her head around again. “Oh, right, I heard that you and Lu Chenzhou ended up visiting his parents—what’s going on?”
”……”
“His grandparents are already preparing to build a new house for you, and they asked me about what sort of bridal room you’d prefer……”
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