I’ve Got this Cannon Fodder’s Back

Chapter Ch66.1 - I’ve got this Undercover Agent’s back (5)

Translated by: Cyan

Edited by: Sleepy Little Mushrooms

Chapter 66: I’ve got this Undercover Agent’s back (5)

He was bluntly exposed before he could even open his mouth. His’s heart skipped a beat as his attention was completely drawn in by the latter sentence.

Unexpectedly, he was being taken to the doctor’s home.

Although it was tempting to follow the little doctor home, his status was still dangerous. If anyone saw him, he might cause more trouble for Lu Baiyu.

His heart couldn’t help but beat twenty percent faster. Gu Pingming dropped his gaze and spoke softly. “Baiyu-”

“Hmm?”

Making a gentle sound, Lu Baiyu looked up at him. He quirked an eyebrow, removing the scalpel and putting it away smoothly.

Gu Pingming didn’t have time to speak. Lu Baiyu’s was already close to him, supporting his shoulders with his arms. “Are you tired? I’ll help you.”

The blade rolled between the slender fingers, its cold glint flashing by, before it was put away carefully and securely. Gu Pingming’s chest suddenly stirred. He subconsciously held that hand, and circled it around his palm. “Baiyu …… if you walk too close to me, it may cause some trouble.”

He wasn’t scared of that blade in his hand. He was afraid of hurting him.

He liked teasing him with affectionate words. And yet, at this moment, he didn’t know how to express himself properly. Gu Pingming’s grip on his cane tightened, trying his best to speak. But the young doctor who was holding him steady just nodded his head in his usual way. “I know. Let’s go home?”

Gu Pingming’s throat tightened, his eyes felt hot.

The black eyes in front of him were gentle and warm. He was looking at him quietly. His silhouette, immersed in the night, was clearly reflected in the bottom of his eyes.

Gu Pingming opened his mouth, but couldn’t say anything when he met those eyes. Finally, he smiled at him. “Alright”.

He will just do his best to protect him himself. He will find the means to do so.

Hearing his agreement, Lu Baiyu’s eyes brightened. He took the cane from his hand and smoothly placed that arm over his shoulders. He then led him back to his home.

They walked through a deserted side road. The light from the street lamps on either side spilled onto the road ahead.

Gu Pingming was being supported up by Lu Baiyu. He tried to not put too much weight on the young doctor’s somewhat too thin shoulders, and did his best to keep his footing steady. His heart beat a little too fast from the strain of his injured lungs, tugging at his chest.

Lu Baiyu’s warmth seeped through his thin clothes, penetrating within from somewhere.

Gu Pingming blinked, dispersing some of the astringency in his eyes. The corners of his lips curled up unnoticeably.

He was also going home.

*

It was only after helping Gu Pingming to his home that Lu Baiyu released his hand. Then, disregarding the other’s insistence that he could walk, he half-carried the man and put him on the sofa. He also changed his slippers and poured him some fruit juice.

The rehabilitation center wasn’t located in the city center, and there were no fancy residential areas nearby. The system’s urgent renovation was hidden among the countless residential buildings bearing traces of time. Although it was less than a hundred square meters, it was almost an exact replica of Lu Deng’s living quarters in the main world; with simple yet exquisite furnishings, and a distinctive atmosphere of modern life.

Gu Pingming leaned back on the couch, slowly relaxing his aching right leg. Unconsciously, he observed his surroundings.

The entire room followed pale color scheme. A beige thick plush carpet, a light brown sofa, two pots of vibrant green plants on the table, and warm yellow light. It was so comfortable, it made people sleepy after a while.

Soon after, Lu Baiyu came back with two glasses and handed him a glass of snow pear juice. “The sofa can be stretched out as a bed. Rest for a bit then you can go take a shower. You will sleep in the bedroom, and I’ll sleep on the sofa.”

His bedroom was meant for a single person, and he didn’t have a guestroom. Gu Pingming’s physical condition needed a completely relaxing rest. For the time being, it wasn’t suitable to squeeze into a single bed with him. He would be better off on the couch for one night.

“The bed has been replaced… …Host, you don’t have to sleep on the couch!”

Originally, the house was built for the host alone. The guestroom was especially converted into a tea room, so the target wouldn’t be invited like a wolf into one’s own house. But still, they couldn’t escape every doomed development.

The system was powerless. A mechanical voice winced in his mind. “There’s enough place for two people to sleep! Sleep well, host!”

With Gu Pingming’s current state of mind, even if it was big enough for two people to sleep, he might not be able to accept another person sleeping beside him.

Lu Baiyu knew from experience how the other was. He smiled helplessly, explaining that patiently to the system in his mind. He leaned over to tidy up the pillows behind Gu Pingming, smoothly covering the side of his waist. “Does it hurt?”

Gu Pingming’s injury was on his right leg, under the hip, in the quadriceps. It affected the whole leg’s strength. His unusual walking posture also caused an unusual strain on his lower back. He had to wait for the other man to wash up before massaging him.

Not hearing anything, Lu Baiyu raised his head and met Gu Pingming’s gaze, eyes showing his confusion.

“It doesn’t hurt.”

As if he’d only just regained his senses, Gu Pingming smiled at him. He ruffled the young doctor’s short hair, which looked unusually soft when he was in civilian clothes and took his glasses off for him. “I’ll sleep on the couch and guard the door for you.”

This old neighborhood didn’t have a restricted entrance. Lu Baiyu put himself on the front line at the bar, so there’s no telling when they will retaliate against him.

He could make sure that no one was following them on the way here but those people had their own means. There was no guarantee that they wouldn’t find their way here regardless.

If someone were to break into this home, the first thing they would see would be the living room. It would be safest if he stayed here on guard. The couch underneath was so comfortable that he didn’t even have to open it. He could just close his eyes and sleep here.

Gu Pingming was at least confident in his reaction speed. Guarding this place was at least a good way to protect his little doctor.

Lu Baiyu was still half-kneeling on the couch, his hand pressed against his waist. His dark eyes appeared glossy and clear in the light. Blinking his eyes in a serious manner, he said, “Follow the doctor’s orders.”

… …

Having already promised himself that he would be obedient to everything, Gu Pingming’s throat hitched. Looking at the warm smile in those eyes, he was speechless. “Baiyu ……”

There was a smile in the corners of his little doctor’s eyes. With great satisfaction, he raised a hand to pat the top of his model patient’s head. He jumped delicately off the couch, and dragged him to the bathroom.

Lu Baiyu’s glass of juice was iced, and his palm was freezing. He held his hand firmly, and the corners of his lips curled up, making Gu Pingming’s heart soft for a moment.

Taking a deep breath to calm down his pounding heart, Gu Pingming drank his glass of snow pear juice in one gulp. He then braced himself to keep up with him.

The system had already heated the water beforehand. The evening breeze was cool, so Gu Pingming didn’t sweat much, but he still stood under the shower as the doctor instructed.

His sore body relaxed under the hot water. The bathroom’s lights above spilled down brightly, giving a warm glow to the pattering mist.

There was a vague sound of packing outside the door, and occasionally he could hear Lu Baiyu explaining the location of his things. Gu Pingming tilted his head up slightly, his heart was surprisingly completely at peace.

If only he could remain from being discharged from the center forever.

After taking a painfully hot shower, Gu Pingming came out with a towel around him. He was about to go get the clothes folded on the side, but Lu Baiyu held his wrist to stop him. “Don’t put your clothes on yet. Lie down first.”

The doctor didn’t want him to wear clothes.

Although he knew that Lu Baiyu was only going to give him a massage, Gu Pingming’s heart still jumped and beat fast at this sentence alone. He couldn’t help but turn his wrist and hold that hand. “Baiyu, it’s very late –”

Lu Baiyu smiled at him, one hand on his waist, helping him lie down. He used his other hand to untie the towel around his waist. He spread a towel warmed with hot water over him. With the towel between his hands and Gu Pingming’s skin, he began the massage.

Gu Pingming bent his arms, and buried his whole face between his elbows. His breathing suddenly became labored.

The bed was actually big enough for both of them to sleep on.

Patients could also make demands on the treatment process. As soon as the thought came up, it was stuck in his chest. Gu Pingming felt his heart beat fast. He couldn’t say it. That was really a bit too much to ask.

Lu Baiyu massaged his injuries, making sure his ligaments were completely relaxed. He measured his heart rate and blood pressure before he let him put on his pajamas and lie down to rest. Lu Baiyu himself took a blanket and headed to the living room.

The lights were turned off, leaving only a wall lamp that glowed softly in the quiet darkness.

There was a rustling sound from outside the bedroom and soon it was completely quiet, with only a faint light coming in through the crack of the door.

It was normal to easily feel tired after sustaining a serious injury. Gu Pingming was so sleepy that his chest ached. He was lying on a soft and comfortable bed but he couldn’t fall asleep.

If only he could ask the doctor to accompany him to sleep ….

The thought was a little too much. Officer Gu, who was determined to be a model patient, couldn’t say it anyway. He just sank his head back onto the pillow and rolled over wrapped in the blanket.

It was midnight and Gu Pingming still couldn’t sleep.

It’s not that it was not safe enough here, he had already practiced the skill of resting no matter where he was. Even if he slept heavily, he was still confident that he could wake up if there was a noise in the living room. It was just that the thought of Lu Baiyu sleeping on the couch in the living room made him too uncomfortable to close his eyes.

Trying his best to detach his thoughts from the sorting out of tangled connections, Gu Pingming slowly counted his heartbeats. After finally faintly inducing some sleepiness, a strange noise suddenly came from the hall.

Gu Pingming’s heart racing, he lifted the blanket and got up abruptly. He rushed out of the bedroom.

The living room light was on and a heavy medical book was on the floor. The book falling was probably the noise he’d just heard.

Lu Baiyu was curled up on the couch, wrapped in a blanket that made it hard to see his form. He was trying his best to reach forward to pick up the book.

“Be careful!”

The couch was enough for one person to sleep on, but it was really narrow. Seeing that Lu Baiyu was about to fall head first, Gu Pingming warned him. He jumped over and grabbing his shoulders. The touch against his chest made his chest slightly constrict.

The living room had no air conditioner. It was somewhat stuffy in there, but Lu Baiyu’s body was still cold. With one hand on his stomach, lips pale white, cold sweat dripped down his forehead.

“What’s the matter? Are you feeling unwell?”

Gu Pingming’s throat tightened and he took the person into his arms. He put one hand over the hand that was pressed on his stomach, and frowned. “Have you eaten dinner tonight?”

With the warmth from another body, the young doctor’s body in his arms seemed to relax a little. Looking up from between his arms, moist black eyes gradually showed a little soft smile, he gently shook his head. “It’s okay, I’ll be fine in a minute ……”

He was used to his original body and he didn’t always remember the limitation of ordinary bodies. He hadn’t eaten anything since last night. He slept for half a day and only ate a few bites of food when he woke up. He stayed busy, drank cold juice and after lying like that for a while, he started to feel worse than ever.

The system had rushed its way back to the mall to buy stomach medicine for him. He had originally thought that he would just endure it. He didn’t expect that his hand would shake while holding the book and give Gu Pingming enough of a scare to come out.

Meeting the somewhat blurred light in his black eyes, Gu Pingming frowned. Picking him up, he walked over towards the bedroom. “Lie down. I’ll make you some porridge. Do you have any rice at home?”

The man was the patient and Lu Baiyu, worried about pressing on his injured leg, carefully struggled in his arms. “It’s okay ……”

The arm that was wrapped around his back tightened before the words left his mouth.

Lu Baiyu lifted his head, the robust body that held him hinting at something close to toughness.

Gu Pingming braced himself against the wall. He used one hand to steady himself, and another to shift him back into his arms. He lowered his head slightly to speak in a hushed voice.

“Dr. Lu, if you say ‘it’s okay’ one more time – I’ll kiss you.”

He’d had some whiskey tonight. Although he’d washed up, the vague scent of alcohol could still be smelled on him. His eyes, red from lack of sleep, fell across clear, warm, dark eyes.

Lu Baiyu quieted down.

…… He was probably pretty intimidating.

Thinking about his current look, Gu Pingming picked at the corners of his mouth mockingly. He carefully held the man steady and placed him on the bed as gently as possible. A little hesitantly, he combed through the hair on his forehead that had been drenched in cold sweat.

“I’ll make some porridge. Lie down for a while. When it’s cold, I’ll also put the other blanket on you-”

He suddenly stopped speaking.

Lu Baiyu curled up on the bed, already looking slightly better than he had in the living room. He was tucked under the covers nicely, taking his cuffs and tugging at them.

Gu Pingming was stunned for a moment. Realizing that he had something to say, but didn’t have the strength to say it too loudly, he leaned down. He was about to listen carefully, but Lu Baiyu was quirking his eyebrows, a familiar bright smile on his face.

“It’s okay.”