A Disabled Alpha’S Guide To Being Loved Chapter 29
byChapter 29 Xiaocheng, you are questioning me. A week is like a ward…
The week passed quickly like the clouds passing by outside the ward window.
During morning ward rounds on Wednesday, the head nurse had just led the team around the corner of the corridor when she heard the faint sound of online lectures coming from Ward 302.
When the director opened the door, he happened to see a tablet computer and a notebook spread out on the folding table by the window. Cheng Cheng was sitting upright, with the tip of his pen hanging on the paper, listening so intently that he didn’t even notice anyone coming in.
“Young man, you work hard enough.” The director’s laughter broke his concentration. He quickly walked to the table and glanced at the course interface on the screen, his eyes full of approval, “Keep up this energy, you will definitely pass the exam!”
Cheng Cheng hurriedly put down his pen and stood up, scratching the back of his head unconsciously: “I just started reading.”
The director smiled and waved his hand. He glanced at his densely written notebook and then turned to Wei Zhi, who was sitting on the hospital bed. His tone gradually became deeper: “As long as you are ambitious, as the old saying goes, you should live and learn. By the way, you will be discharged from the hospital in the afternoon. Cheng Cheng, please go to the settlement office of the inpatient department on the third floor later to pay the fee and complete the discharge procedures.”
“Okay, I’ll be there right away!” Cheng Cheng quickly packed up the various lists, greeted the director and Wei Zhi, and walked gently to the door and left.
The warmth in the ward faded a bit with the sound of the door closing.
Wei Zhi withdrew his gaze from the door frame and looked at Cheng Cheng. The remaining softness in his eyes quickly disappeared, leaving only a bottomless calm.
His fingertips caressed the thin blanket covering his legs unconsciously, and his voice was so light that there was no fluctuation: “Director, do you have something to tell me?”
The director had lost most of his relaxed smile. He took out a neatly folded CT report from the pocket of his white coat and handed it to Wei Zhi. His fingertips paused unconsciously. The words “difficult cases” circled in red pen next to the name of the report were particularly eye-catching.
“I won’t beat around the bush. Your situation is more complicated than expected. Although all indicators meet the disease standard, craniotomy surgery based on the instability of pheromone alone is too low in cost performance. The risk factor is three times higher than normal, and the probability of postoperative complications will also increase relatively.”
Wei Zhi stretched out his hand to take the report, his fingertips curling up almost imperceptibly.
He turned the pages very slowly. When his eyes fell on the brain scan image, his pupils shrank but there was no unnecessary expression. It was not until he finished turning the last page that he gently closed the report on his lap.
Wei Zhi’s voice was as steady as if he was talking about someone else: “I didn’t plan to have this surgery.”
The director looked at his legs on the wheelchair and couldn’t help but sigh: “You used to be a star. I remember you were quite tall.”
Wei Zhi raised his head and grasped the armrest of the wheelchair with his left hand: “Well, but this doesn’t seem to have anything to do with you.”
The air suddenly became stagnant.
The director walked to the door in silence, gently turned the lock cylinder, and after a soft “click” sound, he turned around with a complicated look on his face: “I am not telling you what I am going to say next as your attending physician. You can treat me as a friend who provides advice.”
He pulled up the chair next to him and sat down, leaning forward slightly: “I have a very close friend who is currently engaged in neurological research in K country and specializes in recruiting patients with neurological paralysis for clinical experiments. The targeted craniotomy surgery he developed is top-notch in the world and is much more accurate than existing domestic plans.”
Having said this, he paused and observed Wei Zhi’s reaction, “I’m looking for you, firstly, because I know that you have never given up treatment, and secondly… your previous public identity and current corporate background. If you can improve the paralysis through surgery, it will also be a great help to promote his project.”
Wei Zhi relaxed his grip on the wheelchair slightly and thought for a moment: “Thank you. I am very interested. Please send me the project information and contact information. I will ask the medical team responsible for my paralysis treatment to assess the risk first. If appropriate, I will take the initiative to contact him.”
The director was visibly relieved, with a smile on his face again, and chatted with Wei Zhi about some postoperative care precautions.
But just as he was about to go out, he suddenly stopped and stood with his back to Wei Zhi for a while. Then he seemed to have made a huge decision and exhaled heavily, with a hint of guilt in his voice.
“Wei Zhi, there is something I must tell you clearly in advance. My friend has superb medical skills, but he went to Country K after serving three years in prison for conducting human experiments in China that failed to pass ethical review.”
Wei Zhi paused, then returned to normal. He turned his wheelchair to the door and opened the door for the director. The sun shone in from the corridor, casting a mixture of light and dark on his face.
“Thank you for being willing to tell the truth. No matter what, I will seriously consider it.”
Because it was Wednesday, most of the family members were at work, and there was no one at the payment desk in the inpatient department. There were three or four people lined up in front of it, giving off a leisurely chill.
Cheng Cheng moved forward with the team while memorizing words on his mobile phone. He was preparing to apply for the exam next summer and only had more than half a year to prepare.
The aunt at the front was slowly counting cash. Cheng Cheng took the opportunity to hold the phone closer, rolling the word “perseverance” three times in his mind.
While he was reading silently, someone suddenly tapped him on the shoulder. It was a familiar voice: “Cheng Cheng?”
Cheng Cheng turned around suddenly, and his cell phone hit his chest with a bang.
The girl in line behind him was wearing a light blue sweatshirt that had been washed white. Her broken hair was wet with sweat and stuck to her smooth forehead. Her cheeks were rosy after running, like apples soaked in morning dew.
It turned out to be Su Xiaohe!
Su Xiaohe came in a hurry, still panting slightly. She raised her hand and smoothed the broken hair behind her ears: “I’m here to pay my brother’s hospitalization fee. Are you…”
“I paid it to my boss.” Cheng Cheng was very happy to see Su Xiaohe, and even happier to see her healthy. “Xiaohe, how is your brother’s health, and… how are you?”
Su Xiaohe’s big eyes curved into two crescents, and she pursed her lips, revealing a pair of shallow pear dimples.
“That day you told me not to be kidnapped by morality and asked me what I really thought. After I hung up the phone, I thought about it again and again. In fact… I don’t want to donate a kidney. When I think about it, not only will I not have healthy legs, but also a complete organ, I will be very sad.”
She lowered her head, and the broken hair on her forehead covered her eyebrows. You could see her shoulders shaking slightly: “I used to think that my thoughts were very selfish, but I have even done things like running away from home. There is nothing more selfish than this.”
Su Xiaohe’s voice became softer and softer as he spoke, and his fingers subconsciously dug at the cuffs of his sweatshirt, creating a few wrinkles in the originally flat fabric.
“Xiao He, this is not selfish!” Cheng Cheng took a step forward, his voice rising unconsciously, causing the aunt in front of him to look back.
He quickly lowered his voice, but his tone remained firm: “The body is your own, and even your parents have no right to make decisions for you. They have failed to fulfill their obligation to raise you. You refused to donate, and you just kept your bottom line.”
He looked at Su Xiaohe’s hanging head and wanted to reach out and pat her shoulder. He raised his hand in the air and stopped, then gently landed on the railing next to her.
Su Xiaohe suddenly raised his head and looked at Cheng Cheng who was explaining seriously. There were still tears on his eyelashes, but he was staring straight at Cheng Cheng.
She covered her mouth and smiled, with a warm feeling of relief in her eyes: “I know! When I told my mother not to donate, she threw the bowl in her hand and pointed at the door to tell me to get out.”
She paused, with a gentle light in her eyes: “It was my brother who secretly said to me, ‘Sister, I felt relieved when I knew you didn’t want to donate. I don’t want you to suffer anymore.'”
Cheng Cheng was very pleased: “Xiaohe, your brother is really kind.”
“Isn’t that right!” Su Xiaohe suddenly raised her voice, her eyes bright. She reached out and patted Cheng Cheng’s arm with excitement, “A few days after I refused, the hospital called to say that a matching kidney source was available! Do you think it’s magical?”
“That’s so lucky! Did the operation go well?” Cheng Cheng was also pleasantly surprised.
Su Xiaohe nodded vigorously: “The hospital arranged for us to perform the operation that night, and everything was like a dream. Moreover, Su Xiaoxia has been in good health, and he will be discharged from the hospital soon.”
Cheng Cheng looked at Su Xiaohe’s joyful smile and vaguely felt something was wrong, but didn’t say anything.
The aunts in front finally paid their fees and left. The doctor at the window waved to him. Cheng Cheng responded quickly, turned around and walked over quickly.
After paying the fee, Cheng Cheng did not leave immediately. Instead, he leaned against the wall of the corridor and waited for Su Xiaohe to say goodbye to her.
After Su Xiaohe paid the fee, she turned around and saw Cheng Cheng in the corner at a glance. He lowered his head slightly, and the sun shone slantly from the window at the end of the corridor, casting a soft light on the top of Cheng Cheng’s hair.
She walked over, saw the words on his phone, and said in surprise: “You finally have plans to take the exam!”
Cheng Cheng smiled and nodded: “Yes, prepare to take the exam next summer.”
“Then you should hurry up,” Su Xiaohe was a little curious, “What made you decide to take the exam? It can’t be what I told you.”
“It’s my boss. He said I can learn whatever I want. He…helped me a lot and taught me a lot.” Cheng Cheng said sincerely.
Su Xiaohe nodded clearly: “It sounds like your boss is really a good person, not an evil capitalist.”
“Yes,” Cheng Cheng glanced at the time and said quickly, “My boss is going to be discharged from the hospital today. He is still waiting for me. I’ll leave now and we’ll talk to you next time when we have a chance!”
“Well, see you later!”
Su Xiaohe waved her hand and remained standing there without moving. The wind in the corridor picked up the corners of her clothes, carrying the smell of disinfectant.She raised her hand and touched her knee, where there was still the dull pain of the old injury.
Her eyes were always watching Cheng Cheng’s leaving figure, with envy, yearning, and approval.
That’s great, she thought, Cheng Cheng, you are really my lucky star, but I can’t have you.
Cheng Cheng pushed open the ward door and saw Wei Zhi sitting in a wheelchair folding clothes. He smoothed the light gray cashmere sweater and carefully smoothed the wrinkles on the collar.
He leaned against the door frame and watched for half a minute. The focused profile made him couldn’t help but look again and again. He couldn’t help but smile and walked in: “Brother Wei, it seems this is the first time I’ve seen you fold clothes. I thought you couldn’t do it.”
Wei Zhi folded the last piece of clothing: “I used to do it myself, but later on when I made a little money as an actor, I was spoiled. I was used to Aunt Lan taking care of everything in my life.”
Cheng Cheng walked over, put Wei Zhi’s folded clothes into the box, and joked: “That’s not ‘a little money’.”
Wei Zhi curled his lips: “It’s indeed a small amount of money, but I’m better at living and making money. I’m also considering investing myself in you, so I can make sure I won’t lose anything.”
Cheng Cheng’s heart skipped a beat, and he deliberately put his arm around his shoulders and shook him: “Why do I feel like you are praising yourself in a roundabout way? When did I agree to be with you?”
Wei Zhi took his hand and faced him and said sternly: “Xiaocheng, the last plan was ruined. Today I invite you again. The temperature is getting cooler next week, and it is time to soak in the hot springs. Things have been too stressful recently. Now it is over. We can go to the hot spring hotel in Yazhou to relax together.”
“Yazhou!” Cheng Cheng’s eyes suddenly lit up, and he took Wei Zhi’s hand and shook it gently, “I heard that it is the hometown of hot springs. It is said that the minerals contained in the spring water can cure fatigue! But…” He paused and reached out to touch Wei Zhi’s legs, “Is it uncomfortable for your body to soak in the hot springs?”
Wei Zhi raised his eyebrows: “Of course not. Soaking in hot springs can help relax your muscles. We can also do other things.”
The corners of Cheng Cheng’s lips raised in a bright arc: “Okay! Then we’ve made a deal!”
He secretly planned in his heart that when he arrived at the hot spring hotel, he must find a night with just the right stars to express the confession he had hidden for a long time. Without a formal confession, he always felt that the relationship between the two was like a thin layer of veil, which was not real enough.
Wei Zhi held his hand tightly and felt extremely warm: “It’s in Shuanghe Town in Yazhou. There is a famous hot spring hotel there. The environment is very good. The evening breeze and weather are the best now.”
Cheng Cheng pursed his lips and smiled, gently poking Wei Zhi’s cheek with his fingertips: “It must be a very good hotel to receive such praise from the picky Boss Wei. I’m looking forward to it!”
Wei Zhi’s eyes were glued to him. He didn’t want to be separated from Cheng Cheng for a moment: “My attending doctor recommended that I go there once two years ago, but this year will definitely be very different. I’m still looking forward to it.”
Cheng Cheng looked into Wei Zhi’s eyes and suddenly felt that he might like him more than he thought. His love overflowed from his eyes and flowed into Cheng Cheng’s heart.
No, what on earth do you want to do?Why did he jump so fast? Cheng Cheng covered his heart and quickly changed the subject: “Brother Wei, let me ask you something.”
The smile in Wei Zhi’s eyes faded a little, and he nodded gently: “Ask.”
“Do you still remember that Su Xiaohe, the friend I mentioned to you before, is an Omega…” Cheng Cheng said while observing Wei Zhi’s expression, pretending to be nonchalant, “She did not donate a kidney to her brother in the end, but his brother was very lucky, and the hospital soon said that there was a kidney source.”
Wei Zhi said calmly: “Her choice is correct, and her brother’s luck is indeed very good.”
“Brother Wei, so if you want a kidney source in a public hospital, don’t you have to wait in line for donation? How come they were queued up so quickly?”
Cheng Bencheng originally wanted to ask Wei Zhi directly if he had helped Su Xiaohe and his family, but when the words came to his lips, he decided to turn around and let Wei Zhi say it himself.
Wei Zhi immediately raised his head, squinted his eyes, and grabbed Cheng Cheng’s hand: “Xiao Cheng, did you meet Su Xiaohe when you went to pay the bill just now?”
Cheng Cheng marveled at Wei Zhi’s ability to analyze problems, and could only nod honestly: “Yes, we chatted for a few words.”
Wei Zhi continued to ask: “Then did she say anything to you?”
“Brother Wei, didn’t I ask you a question? Why did you ask me instead?” Cheng Cheng said helplessly, “She didn’t say anything to me. I guessed it myself…”
Cheng Cheng stopped and waited for Wei Zhi to continue.
Wei Zhi’s shoulders slumped a little and he felt a little aggrieved: “Xiao Cheng, you are questioning me.”
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The author has something to say: Wifes, I just changed the cover, don’t cancel the collection [crying]
I lost quite a few oooohs today.
Banxia novel, a lot of fun