Lin Zhiyan never cared about the life and death of others, but every word his sister said revealed her heartache for another man.
He pursed his lips without saying a word, picked him up and took him to the hospital.
In fact, Lin Zhiyi was so confused that she didn't even know what she said.
Because there are some words that you simply cannot say when you are awake.
She had had many dreams, in which she had been happy since childhood, but there was always a little boy in ragged clothes, huddled in the corner and looking at her.
Although she couldn't see the face clearly, she knew it was Xiao Ci.
This dream lasted for a long time, and she was still a little confused when she opened her eyes and saw the blinding whiteness in her eyes and the drip rack above her head.
"Xiaoyi, are you awake?" came the voice of Mother Lin.
Her eyes were red and she looked like she had just cried.
Lin Zhiyi was helped to sit up, and then she saw that besides her, there were also Lin's father, Lin Zhiyan, and Lu Xining in the ward, all of whom were looking at her worriedly.
"What's wrong with me?" Lin Zhiyi asked.
Only when I spoke did I realize that my voice was hoarse and my throat was in severe pain.
"It's been burning for three days." Mother Lin answered, with distressed tears about to fall again.
Lin Zhiyi didn't have the strength to comfort her now, nor was she in the mood, so she said: "I'm fine, you all go back."
Father Lin heard that she had feelings for them, as if she was trying to explain: "Xiaoyi..."
But the next words were not spoken.
In fact, no matter how he explained it, using Lin Zhiyi was just using Lin Zhiyi. She cared in her heart, and it was useless what they said.
"Dad, she just woke up, let her rest first, and we'll talk about it later," Lin Zhiyan said.
Father Lin nodded.
They saw Lin Zhiyi lying down again, as if he didn't want to talk to them.
Mother Lin rationalized her mistake and asked cautiously: "Are you hungry? What do you want to eat? I'll have someone bring it to you."
"I want to be quiet, just let Xi Ning accompany me." She knew this was hurtful, but she really didn't want to see her family members.
What else did Lin's mother want to say? After all, she was her own flesh and blood, and she couldn't stand being treated like this, but she was still taken out by Lin's father.
"Xining, I'm sorry to bother you." Mother Lin took Lu Xining's hand when she went out, still worried.
"It's okay, I'll stay here." Lin Zhiyan comforted her mother and said to Lu Xining: "I won't go in. If anything happens to her, please call me."
Lu Xining nodded.
She returned to the ward and asked Lin Zhiyi: "Would you like some water?"
Lin Zhiyi nodded.
Lu Xining took the water, propped up her upper body and fed it to her.
Lin Zhiyi drank some and lay down again. Lu Xining did not persuade her because Lin Zhiyi couldn't listen to anything like this.
Although she just had a cold and a fever, Lin Zhiyi kept coming back again and again and stayed in the hospital for two more days.
During this period, Lin's parents came twice, but Lin Zhiyi didn't talk to them very much. She couldn't accept what she had done to Xiao Ci's family, and she was also concerned about their deception and use of her.
That day, Lu Xining's phone rang. She glanced at Lin Zhiyi and said something, and then went out, but Lin Zhiyi didn't care.
After a while, no one came back. Lin Zhiyi felt thirsty, so she took a sip from the water cup on the bedside table.
When the door was pushed open, she thought it was Lu Xining coming back, but when she looked up she saw her brother Lin Zhiyan.
There was a flash of confusion in her eyes, but she ignored it and just looked away.
"What? Now you don't even want to call me brother?" Lin Zhiyan asked.
"Brother." Lin Zhiyi shouted reluctantly.
"I know you feel uncomfortable, but it has happened. My parents and I are doing it for your own good, and we don't feel that we have done anything wrong." Lin Zhiyan still insisted on his position.
"Then why are you telling me this now?" Lin Zhiyi asked.
Lin Zhiyan sat down and said, "As long as you don't associate with Xiao Ci, I promise to let him go."
This is the biggest concession he can make.
Lin Zhiyi was silent.
In fact, on the day they came out of the airport, no, since she knew that Xiao Ci was using her, she had no intention of having any more interactions with Xiao Ci.
But being forced like this feels different.
"Zhiyi, brother will not harm you." Lin Zhiyan said sincerely.
"Okay." Lin Zhiyi agreed.
Because from her point of view, Xiao Ci currently does not have the capital to deal with the Lin family except for attacking herself.
But the Lin family's crushing him to death was as easy as crushing an ant to death.
Since it was impossible to be together in the first place, so what if we agreed?
Lin Zhiyan was visibly relieved after receiving her assurance, and said: "Zhiyi, there are many men in the world. After a while, you will forget about him. Trust me, brother."
Lin Zhiyi did not argue.
However, her health did get better quickly, not because of Lin Zhiyan's words, but because she knew that life must go on and she could not continue to be decadent.
However, after Lin Zhiyi was discharged from the hospital, she still did not go home, but went back to her apartment.
She goes to and from get off work as usual every day, and then numbs herself with work. She also hopes that she can get out of it as soon as possible, after all, that man is not worth it.
And Yu Huan was still the same as before, calling her every two days to make appointments. Lin Zhiyi couldn't cheer up at all, so she only went once if she couldn't avoid it.
On this day, Yu Huan called her again. Lin Zhiyi refused so many times that she didn't even bother to find reasons, so she just agreed.
Yu Huan had originally prepared a lot of words, but now he choked.
When Lin Zhiyi arrived, naturally things had already started here.
"Zhiyi, this way."
Yu Huan seemed to be waiting for her. As soon as Lin Zhiyi opened the door, she greeted her immediately.
Only then did Lin Zhiyi notice that there was a new face next to her. The man was handsome, but he looked a little familiar.
"Let me introduce you, Fu Yuchen." Yu Huan said attentively.
This name suddenly reminded Lin Zhiyi of something, but his eyes were still a little in disbelief.
Yu Huan winked at her, and then introduced to Fu Yuchen: "My best sister Lin Zhiyi, she used to like you the most."
"Yu Huan." This happened so long ago, and she still mentioned it.
"In the past? So you don't like it now?" Fu Yuchen asked with a smile.
"How come? I want an autograph later." Lin Zhiyi said.
"Sit down and talk." Yu Huan asked them to sit together, and leaned close to Lin Zhiyi, whispering: "How difficult is it to date you in normal times? You are so happy today. Honestly, did you get the news beforehand?"
Yu Huan originally prepared a large truckload of messages, but they were all in vain.
"Shut up." Did she think Fu Yuchen couldn't hear her? Or she let him hear it on purpose.
Lin Zhiyi felt very embarrassed.
Fu Yuchen is actually very funny and talkative, which is different from what he looks like on the screen.
When the show was over, Yu Huan was already drunk. His weight was on Lin Zhiyi, and he muttered: "Why hasn't your brother ignored you recently?"
Lin Zhiyi knew her thoughts and was already used to it.
He only sent her to the car and gave the driver a few words before closing the door.
Turning around, he saw Xiao Ci.
He stood in a suit and leather shoes in the dim light. It didn't seem like he was waiting for her deliberately this time, but more like a chance encounter.
At this time, a sports car drove over and stopped beside her. The man opened the door and got out of the car, shouting: "Zhiyi."
Lin Zhiyi came to his senses and realized it was Fu Yuchen.
"You are inconvenient to drive after drinking. Can I take you back?" Fu Yuchen asked.
Lin Zhiyi was about to refuse, but then thought about Xiao Ci and changed his mind again, and agreed: "Sorry to trouble you."
"My pleasure." Fu Yuchen helped her open the passenger door.
Lin Zhiyi deliberately ignored the gaze falling on her and sat in.