readytorunbook Chapter 188 He is responding to you
Chapter 188 He is responding to you
Chapter 188 He is responding to you
“How was your mother at that time?” I asked.
After all, people who have experienced emotional trauma will undergo some psychological changes.
This may be the trigger for Herya's illness.
"I'm not quite sure," Huo Yubai explained. "Actually, I've never met them since I was a child. I was always left with relatives from the Huo family. The He family prefers Huo Yushen. Huo Yushen has come back to see them a few times and is always willing to help them."
I frowned: "Doesn't he know how hard it is for you and your mother? If the He family had just done their part, you and your mother wouldn't be living such a miserable life, would you?"
“Useless people are not worth worrying about.” Huo Yubai suddenly moved closer to me.
We were sitting in the back seat, and his driver was driving.
I asked warily, "What are you doing?"
"My head hurts." He lowered his head and leaned on my shoulder.
A three-hour drive was indeed tiring for him.
"This is a one-time exception." I said coldly.
He smiled, then raised his head, wrapped his arms around me, and pulled me into his embrace: "Then you'll have a hard time on this journey, and I'll miss you."
"Don't touch me!" I struggled.
He hugged me tighter and tighter, closed his eyes, leaned back, and pressed me against his chest: "Let's sleep for a while, I'm really a little tired."
This is real.
His physical strength is really not good.
He's been through so much lately that he hasn't had a proper rest.
He seemed to be truly asleep.
The bright sunlight streamed through the car window, falling on his sharply defined face. His features had always been sharp, and although he was handsome, if it weren't for the glasses that made him look more refined, his demeanor would definitely be aggressive.
Lying on his chest, my breath filled with the faint scent of his cedarwood perfume, I gradually drifted off to sleep.
We arrived at Hejia Village at noon.
Although Hejia Village is a village, it is actually located in the town, specifically in the town center.
It was caused by development in the first place.
Today, the area has become a well-known tourist town, with each village having its own unique characteristics. Nestled against the mountains and by the water, with small bridges, flowing water, and traditional houses, it has a unique artistic charm.
Dai Chen'an and the others are already at the hotel waiting for us.
He first contacted some local officials to prepare for the free clinic to be held the next day.
Huo Yubai had some things to do, so I didn't bother him.
Liang Hui came with Dai Chen'an and the others; he went to find out what was going on first.
I'm waiting for him to come back.
Soon, Liang Hui arrived at the hotel restaurant.
"How is it?" I asked.
“This town is called Qingshan Town, and it consists of four villages. Although they all live in the same place, they are still very wary of each other because of their family ties. Two of the villages are even forbidden from intermarrying because of a long-standing feud.” Liang Hui explained in detail: “Professor Shen, can you guess which village it is?”
I took a sip of coffee: "One is Hejia Village, and the other is...?"
"Qin Family Village." Liang Hui chuckled softly, "You should know what I'm going to say, right?"
"He Ya's first love was from Qin Family Village?" I raised an eyebrow. "They got into university together and made some kind of agreement, which was later broken up by their two families?"
“Yes.” Liang Hui nodded. “That’s basically the situation.”
I thought for a moment: "Is it possible to find this person? Maybe he can help us?"
“It’s a bit difficult,” Liang Hui explained. “I asked someone from the town government to investigate. It’s actually quite easy to find someone who got into university at the same time as He Ya. His name is Qin Xi, and he moved abroad years ago. Would contacting him now bother him?”
Actually, I had thought of that too.
“Qin Xi.” I hesitated for a moment, “You can try to find him first. If he is still abroad, I will ask people there to help investigate his background.”
Liang Hui nodded.
He looked up and saw something, then stood up: "I'll go first."
Then, Dai Chen'an sat down.
“I’ve already made the arrangements. The free clinic starts tomorrow.” Dai Chen’an looked at me intently. “I’ve heard about everything. You and him…”
"This is mainly for his mother. I've been treating her for many years, and I'm unwilling to give up now." I explained, "This time, please make an effort for everyone. Tell them that they will receive triple pay and subsidies for this trip."
“Everyone is very interested in this free clinic, and I don’t think they will care about these things,” Dai Chen’an said.
“Whether they care or not, as the ones leading them, we absolutely cannot let them down.” I smiled and said, “Chen’an, actually, I’ve been keeping quiet because I didn’t want to affect our relationship. Some things would be awkward if I said them out loud. I also don’t know if you would feel resentful if I told you, after all, we’ve been working together for so many years.”
Dai Chen'an's hand, which was in her coat pocket, clenched slightly: "So it has to be him?"
"I don't know." I looked into his eyes. "But it's not you, nor Gu Heng or Gu Yunwei. I don't know how to describe it. I can't feel love for anyone other than Huo Yubai."
Dai Chen'an said with a bitter expression, "He deceived you like that."
“He lied to me, and I haven’t forgiven him, but I love him, that’s for sure.” I said frankly, “Actually, he hugged me all the way today, and I kept thinking, if it were another man, would I feel so at ease, would I feel any resistance? Then I realized, I just love him, and even if I can’t forgive him, he is still the most important person in my heart.”
Dai Chen'an lowered his eyes first, then smiled helplessly. He raised his head, his gaze pausing slightly, "So when do you plan to forgive him?"
“I won’t forgive him.” I shook my head. “I’ve already said it, loving him and not forgiving him are not mutually exclusive.”
“Shen Yan, perhaps you don’t know, but during the time you’ve been following Professor Ming, I’m not the only one who likes you,” Dai Chen’an explained. “But we can all sense that there’s someone else in your heart.”
I pursed my lips: "Am I being that obvious?"
“It’s okay. Actually, I wouldn’t mind if you told me. What could I possibly mind?” Dai Chen’an said with a self-deprecating laugh. “I’m just a little helpless. I’ve been by your side for the past five years.”
He's right.
"Good morning. I'm very grateful for your help. You really helped me a lot, but I can't pretend to like you just because I'm grateful. I don't want to lie to you, and I don't want to lie to myself." I gently shook my head.
Dai Chen'an sighed: "I didn't believe in fate or destiny before, but Huo Yubai hurt you so much, and you still like him. Maybe this is fate?"
I smiled helplessly: "You might as well just call me love-struck."
“How could that be?” Dai Chen’an stood up and looked behind me, saying, “At least he reciprocates your feelings and won’t let your affections go to waste.”