BC Chapter 182

The day Lu Ziming was discharged from the hospital, the sun was bright, and the sky was clear. As she stepped out of the hospital building with a light step, she felt as if she had been reborn, finally breathing in the fresh air she had missed for so long. It’s no exaggeration to say that Lu Ziming felt as if the air had a taste, and the name of that taste was freedom.

Before she even stepped down the stairs, she looked up and saw Yao Jinglin as expected. Yao Jinglin was leaning gracefully against a snow-white car, her eyes passing through the hustle and bustle of the hospital, quietly looking towards her.

Yao Jinglin’s attire today was simple yet stylish. She wore a white chiffon shirt inside, and a tailored, light beige trench coat draped lightly over her slender figure, swaying gently in the wind, like a gentle gingko leaf in autumn. Her long hair shimmered faintly in the sunlight, as if it had merged with the clear sky.

This was the first time Lu Ziming had seen her in casual clothes. Today, she seemed to have completely abandoned her solemn identity as “Captain Yao” and appeared before her solely as an elegant and mature woman. To be honest, compared to their meetings a few days ago, Lu Ziming was indeed amazed by her new image this time. Her heart trembled slightly, and a vague and indescribable feeling spread through her heart. For a moment, Lu Ziming blinked, wanting to grasp something, but the feeling disappeared like smoke in the next second.

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Since Yao Jinglin confessed to Lu Ziming that day, Yao Jinglin had appeared outside Lu Ziming’s ward every day, but she almost always left before Lu Ziming noticed her. She always appeared at different times, sometimes in the morning, sometimes in the evening, obviously taking time out from her busy work. Yao Jinglin brought small gifts every time she came, such as fresh fruit, or small snacks she made herself, and sometimes she would add a few new books, as if to bring some color to Lu Ziming’s monotonous hospital life.

Although Lu Ziming was still a little uncomfortable being taken care of like this, she gradually developed a curiosity about Yao Jinglin.

–Why does she come every day, but never steps into the ward?

–Why doesn’t she talk to me? Didn’t she say… she likes me?

–Why does she always give the things to the nurse in charge, asking them to pass them on, and then silently leave? Wouldn’t it be better to show her sincerity by giving the gifts herself?

Lu Ziming was very confused about this. She didn’t understand why Yao Jinglin did this, why she guarded her from afar, yet always kept her distance. She not only didn’t understand Yao Jinglin now, but she couldn’t even guess what she was thinking.

But in any case, she had to admit that the small expectation about Yao Jinglin every day had slowly become an indispensable part of her life. Whenever she saw the gifts left by Yao Jinglin, she felt a warmth in her heart, as if a plant was being watered and nourished to grow.

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So when she saw Yao Jinglin at the hospital gate today, a strange hope suddenly welled up in Lu Ziming’s heart. She suddenly looked forward to Yao Jinglin walking over and saying something to her.

However, Yao Jinglin just stood there quietly, looking at her with a gentle gaze. Lu Ziming’s heart stirred, and she took the initiative to walk down the stairs towards Yao Jinglin.

As she approached, a faint smile appeared on Yao Jinglin’s face, as if welcoming her arrival. Lu Ziming walked up to her, and said a little nervously, “Yao… Yao Jinglin, you’re here.”

“Yes, I’m here.” Yao Jinglin replied softly, her eyes revealing deep concern, “You look like you’ve rested well.”

Lu Ziming nodded and smiled, “Yeah, I feel like I’ve been reborn. Thank you for visiting me every day and bringing me so many gifts.”

Yao Jinglin was slightly stunned, seemingly not expecting Lu Ziming to bring up this topic so directly. She shook her head gently and said, “You’re welcome, I just want to do something for you. Do you… blame me for not entering the ward and not talking to you?”

Hearing this, Lu Ziming felt a warmth in her heart. She understood Yao Jinglin’s intention. It turned out that she was silently guarding her in her own way, not wanting to bring her any pressure. She looked up at Yao Jinglin and said seriously, “How could I blame you? I… know you’re concerned about me, in your own way.”

If it had been the Lu Ziming of the past, no matter what the reason for Yao Jinglin’s actions these days, she would have avoided her at all costs. Because deep down, she had already set an invisible boundary around the people around her, and no one could cross that barrier and truly touch the softest part of her heart.

Obviously, Lu Ziming has always been a person of principle. However, the current Lu Ziming would never have imagined that she had already broken her own principles for Yao Jinglin several times before she lost her memory.

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“By the way, if you don’t mind, I’ve already found a place for you to live. You can move in with just your bags. Also, this is your ID card. I’ve already replaced it for you. If you need anything else, you can tell me.” Yao Jinglin carefully observed Lu Ziming’s expression, and after confirming that she didn’t show any particular resistance, she slowly told her all her arrangements, and finally handed the documents in her hand to Lu Ziming.

“…Can I treat you to a meal?” All these things that Lu Ziming needed to worry about after being discharged from the hospital were actually solved by Yao Jinglin single-handedly. What else could she say? All that was left for her to do was to be grateful without saying thanks. The reason she said she wouldn’t say thanks wasn’t because Lu Ziming was an ungrateful person, but because Lu Ziming felt that she had already said enough thank yous to Yao Jinglin these past few days. She didn’t want to be a despicable person who took advantage of others, so after thinking about it, the only way she could repay her favor was to treat her to a meal.

“…Really?” Yao Jinglin was also a little surprised. She asked in disbelief. She had actually prepared herself mentally for Lu Ziming to huddle in her residence and avoid her. After all, she had already seen through her personality during her previous interactions with Lu Ziming. This person actually hates being entangled. That’s why she never gave Xu Rubing a good look.

“Yeah, but you have to take me to replace my bank card first.” Lu Ziming remembered that she was still a penniless unemployed person, and couldn’t help feeling a little guilty.

“That’s easy to say. There’s a branch near your residence where you can do business. We can go now. Shall we go?”

“Let’s go.” Lu Ziming agreed readily, completely unaware that she didn’t have any defenses against Yao Jinglin at all.