Li Huanyu lay on the hospital bed, unwilling to go for another walk.
Gu Jingchuan was also tired from pacing around.
His feet were practically cramping!
Who the hell arranged for Lin Mo to be in this hospital room?
This wasn’t working. Gu Jingchuan pressed a finger to the bridge of his nose, deep in thought.
After a moment, an idea struck him.
He stood up and said to Li Huanyu, "Rest for a bit. I need to step out to take a work call. The film crew’s been pushing me to return to set, but I’ll ask for a few more days off to stay with you."
Li Huanyu was touched. "Thank you, Jingchuan-ge. Love you!"
Gu Jingchuan pinched her cheek affectionately before leaving the room.
At the nurses' station, he spotted the head nurse.
Recognizing him immediately, she asked respectfully, "Young Master Gu, how can I help you?"
Gu Jingchuan pulled her aside. "Find a way to get the family member from Room 1004 to come out."
The head nurse frowned. "Uh… that’s—"
Gu Jingchuan’s voice turned icy. "Can’t do it? Do you even want this job?"
The nurse broke into a cold sweat. "I’ll make it happen, right away!"
This job was going to be the death of her.
Another day, another urge to blow up the hospital.
Grumbling internally, she hurried back to the station and pressed the intercom.
The hospital beds were equipped with call buttons for patients to summon nurses, and the nurses could also page family members via a speaker system near each bed.
In Room 1004—
Auntie Zhen was asleep.
Lin Mo, exhausted from studying, was resting on the sofa by the balcony.
The caregiver brought over a plate of freshly cut fruit. "Miss Lin, have some."
The fruit had been bought by that kid with the long bangs, who’d also reminded the caregiver to serve it.
Lin Mo sat up. "Thank you, Auntie."
The caregiver handed her a fork. "Use this."
The sight of the fork reminded Lin Mo of the time she’d accidentally stabbed Xie Guanyan’s hand, leaving two little holes.
She wondered how his wounds were healing.
Hadn’t really paid attention.
Suddenly, a voice crackled from the bedside speaker:
"Hello? Family member of Room 1004, are you there?"
Auntie Zhen jolted awake, hugging her arms in fright. "Wh-Who’s speaking?"
The caregiver quickly reassured her. "It’s just the nurses' station."
Lin Mo got up and patted Auntie Zhen’s shoulder soothingly before responding, "Yes, I’m here. What is it?"
The voice replied, "Come to the nurses' station to pick something up."
Having never been hospitalized before, Lin Mo obediently agreed. "Alright, I’ll be right there."
The caregiver, ever responsible, offered, "I’ll go."
But Lin Mo had been cooped up too long and wanted to stretch her legs. "It’s fine. Stay with Auntie Zhen. I’ll go."
Meanwhile, knowing Lin Mo was about to step out, Gu Jingchuan sprinted back to Room 1005.
Li Huanyu was still lying in bed.
Gu Jingchuan tugged her uninjured hand. "Baby, rested enough? Let’s go for another walk! I asked the nurse, and she said walking more will help you recover faster."
Li Huanyu eyed him skeptically. "Really?"
How would walking benefit her hand?
Hand in hand, they left the room—just in time to spot a beautiful figure walking down the hallway.
Li Huanyu’s brows furrowed slightly as she glanced at Gu Jingchuan.
Lin Mo arrived at the nurses' station with a polite smile. "I’m from Room 1004. What did you need me to pick up?"
There was nothing to pick up, of course.
Flustered, the head nurse shoved a brochure into her hands. "This is for you. Everyone has to read it."
Lin Mo skimmed the pamphlet—a promotional piece about Kangyue Hospital.
With public hospitals dominating the healthcare sector, private hospitals had to hustle harder.
She didn’t question it.
"Got it. Thank you, Head Nurse." Her bright smile was impossible to resist, and even the nurse felt her mood lift.
Then the head nurse spotted Gu Jingchuan and Li Huanyu strolling hand-in-hand behind Lin Mo.
Not ideal.
Lin Mo turned around—also not ideal.
The male and female leads stood before her, the very picture of coupledom.
Talk about bad luck.
When Lin Mo’s gaze landed on them, Gu Jingchuan’s heart leapt. He stopped walking and deliberately interlaced his fingers with Li Huanyu’s, staring pointedly at Lin Mo while raising a brow.
Lin Mo rolled her eyes so hard they nearly fell out of her head.
What was Gu Jingchuan’s deal?
Trying to flaunt that he’d moved on immediately after their breakup?
Zero people cared.
Li Huanyu, who’d seen countless beauties in the entertainment industry, had to admit Lin Mo was stunning.
Her first thought: Would Gu Jingchuan fall for this girl?
He wasn’t exactly known for loyalty—his playboy reputation preceded him.
But when Lin Mo turned around, Gu Jingchuan didn’t let go of Li Huanyu’s hand. If anything, he gripped it tighter.
Li Huanyu relaxed.
Gu Jingchuan had truly been tamed—a reformed rake who loved only her!
The epic eye-roll from the pretty girl surprised her, though.
Then again, it made sense.
Lin Mo had been tricked by her brother, and now here she was, holding hands with another man.
Gu Jingchuan, however, was thrilled by the eye-roll.
She’s jealous!
Should’ve just behaved when I was trying to pamper you. Serves you right!
Lin Mo had no interest in watching the leads’ performance or engaging with them. She strode back to her room and resumed studying on her phone.
Soon, a message popped up from Shen Yihan, the "Buddha of Beijing’s elite circle":
[Sis, I can’t pick you up tonight. Mr. Xie will swing by to take you home—it’s on his way.]
Lin Mo: [? Why involve him? I’ll just take a cab. No need to trouble others.]
Shen Yihan: [It’s no trouble, and it’s not safe for you to cab alone at night. I’d worry.]
Lin Mo: [Then hire me a dedicated driver. It’ll be easier for school too.]
Shen Yihan: [Got it. I’ll arrange it ASAP.]
After wrapping up with Lin Mo, Shen Yihan texted his fourth brother, Shen Ji'an:
[Got a task for you today.]
Clearly, Gu Jingchuan had a big mouth.
If he asked his sister questions, the truth might slip out.
So there was one more step to cover.
Having successfully paraded his new relationship in front of Lin Mo, Gu Jingchuan stopped his walks and camped by his phone.
But hours passed with no friend request from Lin Mo.
His frown could’ve crushed six flies.
She was too proud to make the first move.
Fine—he’d give her an out. He’d go talk to her himself.
Li Huanyu, exhausted from the day, was already asleep.
Gu Jingchuan tiptoed out—only to see a figure in white slipping into the neighboring room.
