Watching him from afar, he was laughing and playing among the crowd. He appeared so glaring, so unreal.
Just like the man he is now!
With a deep breath, she tucked her hands into the pockets of her nurse’s uniform and walked over to him.
Hearing the footsteps, Li Weihuan turned his head. His deep, dark eyes slowly reflected the slender figure in a nurse’s uniform. Lun Ying looked indifferent, without a trace of a smile on her face.
He turned around, standing straight with his hands tucked into his trouser pockets. The gesture still reflected an air of casual rakishness.
"The environment here is nice. You must like it here very much," he said.
He looked around. The grass was green and lush, embroidered with vibrant blooms!
Camellia trees and sycamores stood among the crowd, where medical staff and patients wandered and strolled!
The entire atmosphere was harmonious.
From what he remembered about her, she should love it!
"Yes!" Lun Ying nodded, finally cracking a small smile, "I really do love it!"
"How long have you been here?" he asked.
"Almost five years!" Her eyes glittered as she spoke, "Thanks to the help of Dr. Gui, I went to nursing school after two years of academic courses, and then I came here after graduation..."
"It seems you are indeed very grateful to him!"
"I am thankful to everyone who has helped me, Dr. Gui is one, and so is your family..."
Her voice was as calm as a gentle breeze. The two stood there, gazing into the distance. Maybe their focus converged, or perhaps it didn’t.
"My family..." a faint smile appeared on Li Weihuan’s lips, laced with a hint of sarcasm, "Jiajia, you don’t owe our family anything..."
Lun Ying pursed her lips, and after a long time, managed to utter two words, "Maybe!"
"It’s almost lunchtime. Can I invite you to lunch?" He glimpsed at his wristwatch as he changed the subject.
"I..." Her fingers in the pockets of her nurse’s uniform tightened slightly.
She was about to refuse when she heard Li Weihuan say, "If your hospital has restrictions, I can speak to Gui Xi. My second uncle is a shareholder in his hospital..."
Lun Ying bit her lip, and finally agreed, "Alright, wait for me. I will change my clothes."
Back in her office, after taking a deep breath, Lun Ying got up, walked to the wardrobe, and pulled out her usual clothes. There was a T-shirt and a skirt. After a moment of hesitation, she chose the skirt.
As Lun Ying came out in her fresh clothes, she noticed three figures walking toward her from a distance, headed by Gui Xi.
As they approached, Gui Xi glanced at Lun Ying’s attire. He murmured something to the people behind him, and they promptly left.
Once they were out of earshot, Gui Xi turned back to face Li Yue, his eyes sparkling slightly. "Planning to go out?" he asked.
Lun Ying didn’t reply, but her expression said it all.
Gui Xi sighed, "Lun Ying, have you thought this through? Do you understand what it means to be close to Weihuan? What will you have to face in the future?"
"If... I mean, if you fall into this, what are you going to do? There’s a good chance you won’t be able to get out for the rest of your life. You should know, the Li family... it’s not a place for you!"
"I understand!" Lun Ying’s voice was low, and obviously she didn’t speak with much confidence.
Gui Xi sighed again. "Lun Ying," he began, "to be honest, these years you’ve been by my side, helping me a lot. I am much older than you. In my heart, I consider you as my sister. And as a brother, I would naturally never let anyone hurt you, even if it is Weihuan..."
"I know..." Lun Ying cut off Gui Xi, her lips pursing, "Dr. Gui, thank you. Thank you for your help over the years, and for considering me as your sister. In truth, I have always thought of you as an older brother... Over these years, the closest, most trusted person in my life has always been you. I don’t think that will change in the future..."
Lun Ying took a deep breath. "Don’t worry, I know what I’m doing, and what I need to uphold... Having once experienced desperation, I won’t let myself be caught between a rock and a hard place again. Once is enough! Really!"
About ten minutes later, Lun Ying reappeared. Li Weihuan was still waiting there, but this time he wasn’t standing with his back to her; he was watching her come towards him.
Lun Ying was wearing a light blue dress, her hair loose and draped over her shoulders. Her skin was white, her features delicate. Even from afar, she seemed to have stepped straight out of a painting.