RTIWTLITEOTW Chapter 54

Chapter 54: Pity Me More

Ever since Jiang Xianchuan was injured, Bai Su had taken over the training work he was originally responsible for. However, the days of simply lying at home to recover were truly too boring. Therefore, Jiang Xianchuan would often bring Li Lingyu along to the training grounds, acting as Bai Su’s supervisor.

This day, when the two of them appeared at the training grounds once again, Bai Su finally couldn’t help but complain, “Why do you two always come here?” Jiang Xianchuan responded with a grin, “Oh, we’re just bored and wandering around.”

Hearing this, Bai Su felt like he was in agony. He had personally witnessed Li Lingyu’s unique and fierce fighting style.

Now, whenever Li Lingyu appeared, Bai Su always felt as if a cold, venomous snake was tightly wrapped around his neck. The invisible pressure made it impossible for him to concentrate fully on the training.

“Just focus on your training, don’t mind us. We’ll leave after watching for a while,” Jiang Xianchuan waved his hand dismissively at Bai Su, signaling him to continue his training.

Although Bai Su felt helpless, he had no choice but to grit his teeth and return to his training state. However, the two faint gazes behind him followed him like a shadow, making him feel uncomfortable all over.

Jiang Xianchuan stood still and watched for a long time. At first, he was quite interested, but as time passed, he gradually became bored.

In his idleness, his gaze began to wander, eventually settling on Shi Yi in the distance.

He saw Shi Yi standing there with her head lowered, while Qi Xiaoyao, standing in front of her, had a gloomy expression and was saying something non-stop, looking as if he was reprimanding Shi Yi.

A hint of curiosity welled up in Jiang Xianchuan’s heart. Shi Yi, who usually never allowed herself to suffer any losses and had a rather stubborn personality, was actually being scolded so obediently? This was truly rare! With this sense of novelty, Jiang Xianchuan unconsciously started walking, slowly approaching the two of them, wanting to hear their conversation more clearly.

As the distance narrowed, Qi Xiaoyao’s angry voice became clearer and clearer in Jiang Xianchuan’s ears, “How many times have I told you, these two things absolutely cannot be placed together! Did you not take it to heart at all, or are you simply unable to understand what I’m saying?”

Shi Yi still kept her head lowered, not saying a word, as if knowing she was in the wrong.

Seeing her like this, Qi Xiaoyao’s anger grew even more. He continued, “Also, this thing must be collected once a week, and a little extra must be left each time. But you’re good, you collect it all every time! Do you even have any memory?”

Speaking of this, Qi Xiaoyao paused, pointed to something on the ground, and continued, “Look at this again. The spacing between them is too wide. Didn’t I specifically mark it clearly for you on the drawing? Could it be that your eyes have presbyopia, and you can’t even see such big words and markings?”

Hearing these words, Jiang Xianchuan immediately felt sorry for Shi Yi. No wonder Shi Yi didn’t retort, what he was saying was the plain truth. How could anyone refute that?

After Qi Xiaoyao left, Jiang Xianchuan slowly stepped forward, gently patted Shi Yi on the shoulder, and said earnestly, “You’re really miserable being assigned to such a tricky job.” Upon hearing this, Shi Yi couldn’t help but sigh deeply, her face full of helplessness and frustration.

“Ah, this life is really hard. I get scolded every day, and I’m almost convinced by my own blockhead. I feel like I’m hopelessly stupid!” Shi Yi complained, while lowering her head, as if she was full of disappointment in herself.

Seeing this, Jiang Xianchuan quickly comforted her again, “Don’t say that about yourself. Everything is difficult at the beginning. Let’s take it one step at a time, slowly, and things will improve.” As he spoke, he continued to comfort Shi Yi for a while.

At this time, Shi Yi raised her head, scanned the two people in front of her, and asked with concern, “Speaking of which, how are your injuries? I’ve been too busy lately and haven’t been able to find time to visit you.”

Jiang Xianchuan replied with a smile, “My injury is much better, and the recovery is going smoothly. But for some reason, Yu-bao’s wound hasn’t improved.” After saying that, he turned to look at Li Lingyu beside him.

Hearing this, Shi Yi frowned slightly, her face showing concern, “How can that be? So many days have passed. Why don’t you go see a doctor again for a thorough examination?”

Jiang Xianchuan shook his head and explained, “I already took Yu-bao to see Sister Lin Pianyue before, and even she felt very strange. She speculated that it might be because this injury was caused by using an ability, so it will take longer to recover.”

After listening, Shi Yi shifted her gaze to Li Lingyu and asked earnestly, “Do you really feel alright yourself?” Li Lingyu shook his head, indicating that there was nothing serious.

“Okay, Lingyu, if you feel uncomfortable anywhere, be sure to see a doctor in time! Don’t force yourself.” After quickly dropping these words, Shi Yi turned around and hurriedly left to attend to her own affairs.

After Shi Yi left, Jiang Xianchuan took Li Lingyu for a leisurely stroll. They wandered around the community square, and unknowingly, time passed quietly, and night gradually fell.

Feeling a little tired from walking, the two decided to find a place to have dinner. After searching for a while, they walked into a restaurant, ordered a few delicious dishes, and feasted on them. After they were full and satisfied, they finally set off on their way home, each returning to their own place.

“Then I’ll go back to my room to sleep first. Good night, Yu-bao.” Jiang Xianchuan smiled and said good night to Li Lingyu, and then walked towards his room with light steps.

“Okay, good night,” Li Lingyu responded softly. After Jiang Xianchuan’s figure disappeared behind the door, Li Lingyu slowly walked towards his own room as well. After entering the room, he gently closed the door, walked to the bed, and slowly took off his upper garment. Then, he carefully unwound the bandages wrapped around his chest.

When the bandages were completely unwound, he lowered his head and stared at the location where his heart was. He saw that the originally hideous wound had almost healed, but some small cracks could still be seen.

However, unexpectedly, Li Lingyu stretched out his fingers and gently pried open the soon-to-be-healed wound bit by bit. As he moved, crimson blood gushed out, quickly staining the ground red.

Looking at the shocking blood on the ground, the corners of Li Lingyu’s mouth rose slightly, revealing a strange smile. He calmly picked up a towel and carefully wiped away the blood stains on his hands.

Then, he took a deep breath, steadily reached out his hand, and once again grasped the roll of bandages. His movements were skilled and fluid, like an experienced doctor, gently and carefully wrapping the bandages around the hideous wound on his chest, one circle at a time.

When the last circle of bandage was perfectly secured, he let out a long sigh, as if he had completed a difficult task.

However, his expression was still as calm as a windless lake, without the slightest ripple. As if the pain and hardship he had just experienced had nothing to do with him, he slowly stood up, his steps steady, and walked towards the mirror in the room.

Standing in front of the mirror, he quietly stared at himself in the mirror. On that slightly pale face, his eyes were as deep as the sea, revealing an unspeakable loneliness and fatigue.

He opened his lips slightly and murmured to himself, “Pity me more…” These words were like a gentle breeze blowing through a silent valley, carrying endless longing and helplessness, scattered in the air.

After saying this heartbreaking sentence, he slowly turned around and walked step by step towards the bed. Then, he slowly lay down on the bed and closed his eyes.

At that moment, perhaps because a warm scene suddenly appeared in his mind, the corners of his originally tense mouth involuntarily curved up slightly, forming a faint smile.