Chapter 189: Awakening 02
Chapter 189
The doctor quickly came to examine Song Luokui. Her legs had given way because she hadn't stood up for so long. As for why Song Luokui was standing on the balcony as soon as she woke up, it was because she felt she had been in a dark room for too long and hadn't seen sunlight in ages.
So when she woke up and saw sunlight, her first thought was to walk into it. Only when the sun's rays fell on her did Song Luokui feel truly alive again. Anyone trapped in a perpetually dark room without sunlight would break down.
Her consciousness supported her legs, allowing her to walk to the balcony and stand there, basking in the sunlight.
She had woken up once before and thrown something at Chi Yu, mistaking him for the villain trying to kill her. At that time, her mind saw everyone as someone who wanted to end her life. As for their faces? The people trying to kill her were faceless in her mind.
Now, Song Luokui lay in bed, her mind fully clear at last. A crowd of people surrounded her, including the examining doctor, her parents, her brother, Chi Yu, Chi Yu's parents, as well as Aunt Gui, Uncle Kang, Song Moqian's secretary, and the Chi family's housekeeper.
After the examination, the doctor addressed the group: "She's awake and there's no major issue, but her body functions haven't fully recovered after lying down for so long. She'll need proper massage therapy and then some walking exercises. I'll write out a list of suitable food and drinks for you."
"The patient also needs plenty of rest. Don't let her do anything strenuous. When possible, you can take her outside to get some sun..."
The doctor gave a litany of instructions, to which everyone nodded in agreement.
After the doctor left, Song Luokui held Sheng Rong's hand in one of hers and Song Moqian's in the other. "Dad, Mom."
Sheng Rong wiped the corner of her eye and smoothed Song Luokui's hair. "It's good that you're awake. It's so good you're awake."
Song Luokui's lips were still very pale. "Mom, Dad, I'm sorry I worried you. I'm fine now." She had killed the plot god! That wretched thing shouldn't appear again. She hadn't expected it to resurface after so long, still intent on killing her.
But now it was gone for good!
Song Luokui looked at the others. "I'm sorry for worrying all of you."
Song Moqian, his voice a bit choked, patted her hand. "Just rest well."
Sheng Rong looked at Chi Yu. "Little Yu and your brother have been watching over you this whole time. You must repay them properly in the future."
Song Luokui looked at Chi Yu and then at her brother. "I understand."
As the hospital room couldn't accommodate too many people, everyone soon left except for Chi Yu and Song Luosheng. The others, after all, had important matters to attend to, and it was already challenging for them to spare time each day to visit their daughter.
Song Luokui held Song Luosheng's hand. "Brother, I'm sorry I worried you."
Song Luosheng's eyes were still red. "It's okay, it's okay. It's my fault for not protecting you well enough."
Song Luokui shook her head. "It's not your fault. What happened to those people?"
Song Luosheng's eyes turned cold. "They will all face justice!"
Song Luokui lay back down. "That's good."
Song Luosheng glanced at Chi Yu, then stood up. "I'll step out and ask the doctor if there's anything else we need to avoid."
After Song Luosheng left, only Chi Yu and Song Luokui remained in the room. Chi Yu crouched down, burying his face in the crook of Song Luokui's neck, one arm embracing her. He said nothing, but Song Luokui felt the wetness on her neck.
They held each other for a long time before Song Luokui spoke. "At one point, I thought I was going to let you all down. But then I wondered, what would happen to you if I was gone? Would you be with another girl in the future? I would allow that, of course."
Chi Yu, his voice still nasal, replied, "Never. There will never be anyone else."
Their fingers intertwined as they gazed at each other. Suddenly, Chi Yu leaned down and kissed the corner of her mouth. As he moved to kiss her fully, Song Luokui turned her head, her face reddening. "I... haven't brushed my teeth yet." f𝐫eewe𝚋nove𝗹.𝗰o𝚖
Chi Yu didn't force the issue, just smiled. "I don't mind."
Song Luokui: "But I mind."
Chi Yu: "Then we'll kiss when you're better."
Song Luokui felt shy. "How can you say such things?"
Chi Yu: "Mm, it's what I want."
Song Luokui tried to cover his mouth, but Chi Yu caught her hand and kissed it. Outside, Song Luosheng watched for a moment before leaving.
As long as his sister was alright, that was all that mattered.
Song Luokui chatted with Chi Yu for a while before resting. She had just woken up and was still very tired. Chi Yu, however, was terrified she might fall asleep and not wake up again, so he kept watching her, constantly checking the time. Occasionally, he would place his hand under her nose to make sure she was still breathing.
His behavior was somewhat foolish, but he was simply afraid. Afraid that all of this was just a dream. He even pinched his own thigh hard, only believing it was real when he felt the pain.
It wasn't until Song Luokui woke up again that he finally relaxed. But when she fell asleep again that night, Chi Yu still stayed by her bedside, watching over her without sleeping.
The next morning, when Song Luokui woke to see Chi Yu with dark circles under his eyes and bloodshot eyes, she asked, "Didn't you sleep last night?"
Chi Yu caressed her face. "I was afraid."
Song Luokui understood what he feared. She sat up and hugged him, and Chi Yu immediately hugged her tightly in return, inhaling her scent to reassure himself this was real.
Song Luokui stroked his head. "I promise, I'll take good care of myself from now on. I'll always wake up, so please go rest, okay?"
Chi Yu didn't move. Song Luokui continued, "You look a bit ugly now, and I don't like seeing you like this. Why don't you go freshen up and come back?"
Chi Yu: "Okay."
When Chi Yu returned after washing up, the others had arrived. Song Luokui saw him and said, "Why don't you go rest now? You didn't sleep all night."
The others assumed he had been taking care of Song Luokui all night. "Little Yu, go rest first. You look so haggard. Good boy, go get some sleep."
Chi Yu looked at Song Luokui, who smiled at him. "Go rest for now. I'll be right here."
Chi Yu nodded and went to rest, but after only half a day, he returned. At this time, only Aunt Gui and Song Luosheng remained in Song Luokui's room. Song Luokui was drinking the meat soup made by Aunt Gui. Seeing him approach, Song Luokui put down her bowl and asked, "Why are you back so soon? Have you rested enough?"
Chi Yu: "Mm, I'm fine."
Song Luokui didn't think he was fully rested but knew his personality. "Have you eaten then? Aunt Gui brought plenty. You can eat with me. I can't finish it all anyway, so let's not waste it."
"Alright," Chi Yu said as he walked over.
Song Luosheng, standing to the side, was unhappy. "Why didn't you ask your brother, Kuikui?"
Song Luokui blinked. "Huh? Didn't I just ask earlier? Brother, you said you had already eaten."
Song Luosheng was taken aback. Indeed, Kuikui had asked him earlier. What a misstep!
Chi Yu, who was nearby, took a sip of the soup and exclaimed, "Delicious."
Song Luokui: "Of course it's delicious. Aunt Gui made it."
Aunt Gui, standing to the side, smiled so broadly her eyes turned into slits. "If it's good, Miss and Young Master Chi, please drink more. I'll make it again next time."
"Okay."