Zhuo Yan paid no attention to the grudging reluctance in his "goodbye," nor did she know how much he smashed after hanging up.
Lu Chongyan had come out.
His hair still damp, he looked quite presentable.
"Are you done with your call?"
Zhuo Yan silently watched him.
Lu Chongyan felt a pang of guilt. He walked up to her and said, "I've showered. You should too. You have class tomorrow."
Zhuo Yan immediately gave up on arguing with him.
He didn't believe her, nor did he believe himself. Explanations wouldn't fix it.
She needed a different approach.
She suddenly made a move, pushing him onto the bed. She kissed him forcefully and demandingly, tearing at his clothes.
Lu Chongyan struggled a little.
Not just physically, but internally.
The little devil on his left whispered, "You're just boyfriend and girlfriend. You might break up later. Doing this is hurting her."
The little devil on his right countered, "She initiated it. And if you get her, she'll be devoted to you. Your love rival is so outstanding. If you don't make a move now, you'll lose her!"
"Distracted?"
It was the little… adult devil in the middle, cupping his face, his voice tinged with lust. "Don't overthink it. We won't separate. I want you."
The little devil on the right instantly swelled, swallowing the trembling little devil on the left.
Lu Chongyan's rationality also vanished instantly. The man couldn't handle such temptation. The person he liked was being so forward. If he hesitated now, he'd be too cowardly.
He flipped and took charge.
Her body wasn't Lu Chongyan's. If she wished, she could use her spiritual energy to cheat and win against him. But she wanted to see him take the initiative, so she completely surrendered.
In his daze, Lu Chongyan unwrapped his most precious welcome gift. Inside, he found a treasure that captivated him, one that would drive him mad.
Moans and sighs filled the air. If Zhuo Yan hadn't crushed that miniature surveillance device, Fu Hongyu would likely have coughed up blood in fury that night.
The hotel bed became a churning sea of white waves. After a night of tossing and turning, the culprit, with some reluctant effort, managed to pull the covers over them both.
Zhuo Yan left for school early the next morning.
This left Lu Chongyan, who woke up later, to experience self-doubt.
He thought he had performed quite well. Yet, here was a girl waking up so early, while he slept until ten.
Was he not good enough?
If Zhuo Yan could hear his inner question, she would have told him he was very good, exceptionally so.
However, when up against someone who had cheated, even the best would sometimes falter.
He opened his phone and read the messages reminding him of his tasks. Smiling, he got up. His body was covered in the marks of their entanglement from the previous night, the kind that would make one blush.
He changed into the clothes Zhuo Yan had bought him, tidied himself up in front of the mirror, and instantly looked more like a university student. He grabbed the relevant documents and headed to the hospital.
He chose People's Hospital. It was not only reputable but also more convenient if there were specific medical policies regarding the drugs he might need.
His father's legs were disabled, and his mother was chronically ill. He had been to various hospitals, so he easily found the consultation room. After explaining his purpose, he presented the documents to the doctor.
"This is the condition of my father's injured leg. He's never had a prosthesis before. This is how it is now."
He showed the doctor photos on his phone.
The doctor reviewed the documents and said, "It's definitely possible to install a prosthesis. But you'll need to bring him to our hospital. After expert research and discussion, we'll devise a specific plan, including which model and price range is most suitable. These also need to be discussed with the family."
"That's what I thought too. I just wanted to understand the situation beforehand before bringing them here. Doctor, for my father's case, what would be the approximate cost of installing a prosthesis?"
"That depends on your needs. At our hospital, we have over a dozen price points for prostheses. For your father's situation, the cheaper ones are over ten thousand yuan, while better ones can cost over a hundred thousand. The extremely expensive ones need to be imported from abroad. Of course, a more expensive prosthesis isn't always better. If there are no special requirements, being able to walk is sufficient. Those costing hundreds of thousands are usually for dancers or people in special professions..." Su Dan Novel Network
Lu Chongyan listened patiently as the doctor explained the requirements for fitting a prosthesis and the follow-up procedures. By the time he finished, over an hour had passed.
The doctor returned the documents he had brought. "That's about it. If you decide to proceed, please bring the patient in as soon as possible. No matter how much we talk, we need to see the person and the injury to make a decision."
"Okay, thank you, Doctor."
Lu Chongyan stood up and thanked him repeatedly before leaving the consultation room.
He walked out of the hospital, looking around. As he neared the entrance, someone suddenly grabbed his sleeve.
He turned around to see a woman in her thirties, dressed elegantly and expensively, but her face was visibly haggard. Tears welled in her eyes as she looked at him with a complex expression.
He didn't recognize her.
"Ma'am, can I help you?"
The woman nodded frantically, then shook her head wildly. She muttered something incomprehensible, then let go of him and ran off.
Lu Chongyan found the encounter baffling.