novelraw Chapter 517: V394: Feng Chengjin is sick..._2
Chapter 517: V394: Feng Chengjin is sick..._2
Witnessing such a scene, for a moment, the whole family felt both heartache and helplessness towards Feng Chengjin’s persistence, while worriedly anxious about his injuries.They called the family doctor, who swiftly treated his wounds and administered IV antibiotics and fever reducers.
An entire day passed in Feng Chengjin’s deep slumber.
By the time he woke up the next morning.
He looked at the needle in his hand and his exposed back from sleeping face down, rubbed his temples, realizing he had been discovered.
With a resigned sigh, he glanced at the clock on the bedside table to check the time and date...
He frowned, feeling a bit shocked.
Strenuously, he pushed himself upright.
He glanced at the remaining level of the IV fluid, it must have been running for about an hour. He turned the infusion pump to the maximum, enduring the pain of antibiotics and potassium entering the bloodstream, the IV fluid that should have run for another 1 to 2 hours was pushed through in 15 minutes.
Then he removed the needle himself, sat by the bed frowning, and endured the heart palpitations and dizziness caused by the quick infusion.
After recovering somewhat.
He started to get dressed, took his keys, and left the house.
Ye Xilan was upstairs with a prepared ice pack to help him lower the fever, when she discovered he was gone, 20 minutes later.
Moreover, while tidying up yesterday, Ye Xilan discovered that Feng Chengjin had, unknown to her, customized the wedding arrangements, which were now also missing from the wide-open drawer...
Anger, heartbreak.
Once she understood where Feng Chengjin went, what he was going to do, and whom he was going to seek...
With eyes wet red, the usual prideful and never out-of-line Ye Xilan couldn’t calm the fluctuating emotions...
...Exclusive debut partition line...
Inside the car, arriving at the Gu Family’s gate, Feng Chengjin held the wedding checklist, inspecting it repeatedly.
He smiled bittersweetly.
Pausing for a while, he placed it on the drawer of the passenger seat.
Then he glanced at the Gu Family’s windowsill, opened the car door, and went upstairs.
However, due to not recovering from the fever entirely, driving to the Gu Family’s building left him physically drained, and during his ascent, he encountered two elevators—one transporting goods, the other under maintenance.
Feng Chengjin looked around, checked his watch, yet opted to take the stairs.
The Gu Family lived on a not very high floor, in a 16-story building residing between the 8th and 9th floors.
On typical days with fitness habits, climbing these stairs would be effortless for Feng Chengjin, but today...
Strenuously climbing a few floors, he stopped to rest.
Dizzily climbing a few more, he rested again.
Finally, he arrived at the Gu Family’s door...
He pressed the doorbell, and upon seeing Qiu Yuan, he smiled helplessly and apologized, "Sorry, I was unwell yesterday and couldn’t come, is Zixuan alright?"
While his gaze followed towards Gu Zixuan’s bedroom.
Instantly, not only Qiu Yuan.
Even Gu Zixi, Gu Qingfeng, Qiu Zhai, and Song An, standing not far from the doorway, had their eyes trembling harshly.
Seeing Feng Chengjin’s pale complexion, seemingly sweating, glancing again at the open safety exit, Qiu Yuan’s voice trembled, "You climbed the stairs to get here?"
"Hmm?" Feng Chengjin didn’t understand what Qiu Yuan meant by this question, thinking it was about garnering sympathy, he chuckled softly, explaining: "One elevator is under maintenance, the other is transporting goods, there wasn’t any choice."
The humility and slight helplessness, as if fearing they’d mistake his character, caused everyone present to feel an indescribable tremble and heartache.
What’s happening to him!
Doesn’t he know their hearts aren’t made of stone? Isn’t he aware they’d soften, they’d compromise?
Can’t he marry their daughter?
For a moment, seeing Feng Chengjin in his persistent state, everyone’s heart thought: What’s the point... just go back, wouldn’t that be better? Our family feud won’t be settled, your parents won’t agree, even if our family offered themselves, your family wouldn’t agree to the alliance.
If you missed the chance eight years ago, wouldn’t it be okay to miss it eight years later as well?
Yet, Feng Chengjin appeared as the most vivid answer to "not okay."
Not only did he vividly portray the "not okay," he also clearly expressed his desire to marry her with every word.
And witnessing the awkwardness of the situation and everyone’s collective gaze, Feng Chengjin was at a loss, experiencing an unfamiliar nervousness.
His brows slightly furrowed as he glanced around: "What? Is she angry? Or did I do something wrong again?"
Immediately, that word "wrong".
Made Qiu Yuan unable to control the inherent softness and compassion of women.
Her fingertips trembled, her heart quaked, tears almost bursting forth, nearly saying, "No, you didn’t do anything wrong, come in, have a seat, I’ll get you a warm drink, if you still feel unwell, lie down on a bed, let your uncle accompany you, I’ll send Zixi to get you some medicine."
Gu Zixi could barely hold back, almost speaking, "Brother, come in first, have a seat, let me help you."
Gu Qingfeng, too, showed even deeper concession within his gaze, the expression suggesting that if Feng Chengjin wanted to call him dad today, he’d accept.
But just at that moment.
The sound of the door creaking open halted everyone’s shared reason in place.
Gu Zixuan stepped out, glanced around at the state of things in silence, her quiet, unvoiced demeanor woke the Gu Family from their reverie.
Therefore, seeing Feng Chengjin again, no matter the renewed pangs of compassion from the heart.
They all, after struggling internally, performed the same actions as countless times before, turned away, and dispersed.
As for Qiu Yuan, whose tears could no longer be contained, she pursed her lips cruelly and coldly spoke, "Don’t you know whether you’re wrong or not? Since President Feng lacks sincerity, there’s no need to use illness as an excuse..."
Then she turned and swiftly retreated to her bedroom.
Qiu Yuan intended to warn Gu Zixuan that Feng Chengjin was sick, urging her to be gentle if she sought to provoke him.
Yet for Feng Chengjin, who this morning opened his door with hope rising in his heart.
It was no doubt like a cold-water bath from the depths of winter pouring over him, freezing all over not to mention.
Scoffing at himself for presuming the Gu Family might accept his misjudgment blindly.
He pursed his lips, his heart full of bitterness.
However, upon finally seeing the willing Gu Zixuan to meet him.
He managed a faint smile from the corner of his lips, "Zixuan..."
Gu Zixuan naturally noticed the whole family’s reactions; in fact, she decided to come out upon sensing her mother’s trembling query.
Observing all present reactions, she re-looked at Feng Chengjin’s condition.
When her eyes met his pale lips, her heart skipped a beat.
Pausing again, she suppressed her brows and lashes with gentle restraint, saying, "Let’s talk outside."
...Exclusive debut partition line...
Ten minutes later.
In the neighborhood.
With the New Year approaching, the entire area was adorned with lanterns and festive firecracker lights, character fortunes and other decorations.
However, such festivity didn’t bring them one bit of joy.
Gu Zixuan knew Feng Chengjin once promised his parents, if there was no partner after the New Year, he’d let them arrange it.
Thus, in the cold and freezing setting.
Going downstairs, facing the deep gaze from him, reminiscent of the days when he crazily longed during a half-month overseas business trip, wanting to hug her upon meeting, regardless of anything desiring her in his embrace, from Feng Chengjin.
She stepped back, and using her hand, kept a distance between them.
Saying, "Mr. Feng, please mind yourself."
The detached address made Feng Chengjin’s lips curl further in bitterness instantly, helplessly, "Zixuan..."
In the next instant, Gu Zixuan uttered the chilling words that further froze Feng Chengjin’s blood, "Mr. Feng, I think we have already broken up."