During the days of recuperation that followed, You Wen repeatedly tried to get Fu Mingchuan to leave, because every time You Shi came to visit, she wouldn’t give him a good look. Once, she even said right in front of You Wen, “You already have two caregivers here, you don’t need so many people taking care of you, do you?”
You Wen sighed. Fortunately, Fu Mingchuan didn’t make things awkward and said that he had matters to attend to at the company and would come back to see You Wen later.
However, when Fu Mingchuan returned to the hospital that evening, he found that there was already another guest in the ward.
He had brought You Wen’s favorite cupcakes, intending to coax him a little, but as soon as he entered the ward, he heard a male voice say, “I wanted to come see you a few days ago, but I couldn’t get in. Why is Fu Mingchuan keeping such a close watch on you?”
You Wen’s voice was calm, “He’s just a little nervous. If you want to come visit later, just send me a message.”
The male voice spoke again, “I went to the hotel that day to bring you breakfast, but you weren’t there.”
You Wen was a little embarrassed. “I’m so sorry about that. I should still return the 60,000 yuan to you.”
“No need,” the man quickly refused. “I was afraid you might need the money, so I prepared a sum for you, but you never answered my calls.”
The caregiver walked in and happened to bump into Fu Mingchuan standing at the door. She said respectfully, “Mr. Fu, you’re here.”
This was a new caregiver. The one You Shi found quit after only three days. This current caregiver came on her own accord, but on the first day, seeing her attitude towards Fu Mingchuan, You Wen knew that Fu Mingchuan had played a trick. This person was clearly one of his people.
Fu Mingchuan carried his things and bypassed the outer compartment to enter the inner room. He saw Han Ji had already stood up and nodded at him, “Mr. Fu.”
Fu Mingchuan didn’t have much of an impression of Han Ji. He just nodded slightly and listened to You Wen’s introduction, “This is Han Ji, my friend.”
Fu Mingchuan shook hands with Han Ji, “Nice to meet you, Mr. Han.”
Han Ji chatted with You Wen for a few more sentences. He didn’t mention the money, nor did he show any intention of trying to build a relationship with Fu Mingchuan. He soon said goodbye.
You Wen said they would keep in touch, and Han Ji said he would send him a message when he left.
After Han Ji left, Fu Mingchuan asked You Wen about the money. You Wen didn’t hide it and said that at that time, he wanted to get back the birthday gift he had given to Han Ji. In the end, Han Ji didn’t return the gift but gave him half the money, which was 60,000 yuan.
Before that, they weren’t even familiar with each other. You Wen felt very ashamed when he took the money, but he had no other choice at that time.
After listening, Fu Mingchuan was silent for a while. “Naonao, please call me if you have any problems in the future, okay?”
You Wen didn’t answer him, just said, “You’re busy with work, you don’t have to come every day.”
“I’m not busy.” Fu Mingchuan had tried to move his work to the hospital the other day, but after You Wen explicitly refused, he would go to the company during the day when necessary and spend the rest of the time by You Wen’s side.
You Wen didn’t say anything else. Later, when he wanted to take a bath, Fu Mingchuan was worried, “How about I help you wash, or maybe you shouldn’t wash at all.”
In the end, they both entered the bathroom together. At first, Fu Mingchuan was very responsible in helping You Wen wash, but in the latter half, when his breath fell on You Wen, the atmosphere became unusual.
When Fu Mingchuan kissed You Wen, he didn’t refuse, but Fu Mingchuan didn’t dare to move You Wen around. He held him gently, feeling him soften in his arms.
You Wen tried to push him away, “Don’t…” The rest of his words gradually disappeared, leaving only his gasps.
Finally, You Wen was carried back to bed by Fu Mingchuan. He hid under the covers, refusing to acknowledge him. Fu Mingchuan lay down beside him, pressing down the edge of the quilt to reveal half of You Wen’s face. He held him and asked, “Naonao, how about not going to Germany?”
You Wen’s voice was muffled, “No.”
Fu Mingchuan didn’t speak for a long time. You Wen couldn’t help but turn around and look, meeting Fu Mingchuan’s somewhat helpless eyes, “Do you really want to go?”
You Wen replied with certainty, “I really want to go.”
“Hmm.” Fu Mingchuan responded, making it difficult to discern his thoughts. “If you want to go, then go.”
You Wen turned back around and ignored Fu Mingchuan again.
The day before You Wen was discharged from the hospital, Han Ji came to the hospital again, bringing the birthday gift that You Wen had once given him.
“You returned the money to me, so of course I have to return the gift to you.” The excuse Han Ji had used at the time was that he had lost the gift, but in fact, he hadn’t. He just wanted to give You Wen the money.
You Wen was a little embarrassed. “You don’t have to return it to me, it was originally a gift for you.”
Han Ji nodded. “I’m just looking for an excuse to see you. I heard you’re going to Germany next week. Are you coming back?”
The news of You Wen and Fu Mingchuan’s falling out had already spread throughout Zhongzhou’s circle, especially after Fu Mingchuan had so greatly embarrassed Ruan Jing. A new third party was brought into the Shangcheng cooperation, and Fu Mingchuan himself had not appeared anywhere related to the project.
A 40 billion yuan project, he just abandoned it like that.
You Wen was a little embarrassed, but he still told the truth, “I don’t know.”
Han Ji thought of the scene when he saw You Wen that day, on a bench by the roadside, You Wen sitting under the streetlight with his head bowed, even in his downcast state, he looked like a little prince.
At that time, he got out of the car and walked up to You Wen with a heavy heart, asking him what he was doing sitting there. You Wen’s eyes widened, looking particularly innocent under the streetlight, and replied, “Waiting for you.” He even smiled at him.
Han Ji still remembered his heartbeat at that time. He used some tactics to get You Wen to agree to have dinner with him.
He took You Wen to a seafood restaurant, a place You Wen used to like.
After dinner, You Wen somewhat embarrassedly told him the purpose of contacting him, which was to retrieve a birthday gift he had given him.
It was a wristwatch.
You Wen must have been truly desperate to have said such a thing. Han Ji felt embarrassed at that time, not for himself, but for You Wen. He felt that You Wen shouldn’t have fallen into such a situation, and he shouldn’t have been seen in such a sorry state.
At that time, Han Ji calmly lied and said that he had lost the watch, but he could give him cash instead.
You Wen, however, quickly stood up to leave. “No need, there’s no reason for someone to lose something for no reason.” You Wen always thought of others.
Han Ji also stood up and explained to You Wen, “I’ll return half of the money to you. I’ve worn that watch, it wasn’t useless, I just lost it.”
In the end, You Wen accepted the 60,000 yuan that Han Ji gave him. Then Han Ji sent him to a nearby chain hotel. After You Wen checked in, he stood in the lobby and said goodbye to him, saying that he would bring him breakfast tomorrow and clearly telling You Wen that he wanted to see him again.
Han Ji had said this with hope, but he didn’t expect You Wen to actually agree. He even casually mentioned a few things he liked. Han Ji couldn’t help but smile and said “Okay” twice. He couldn’t help but put his hand on You Wen’s face and ask, “Naonao, why aren’t you smiling anymore?”
You Wen only dodged once, and when he couldn’t dodge, he didn’t dodge anymore. He didn’t answer his question, but just looked him straight in the eyes and said, “See you tomorrow.”
Han Ji immediately withdrew his hand, also realizing that his behavior was inappropriate, and quickly said “See you tomorrow.”
When he said this, his tone carried some excitement and a lot of anticipation.
Before, You Wen was the crown prince of Taiji, and later he was Fu Mingchuan’s fiancé. Most of the time, he could only watch You Wen from afar, but now he suddenly had the right to see You Wen tomorrow, and also had the right to call You Wen’s nickname. This made his whole body heat up.
Han Ji didn’t leave until he watched You Wen enter the elevator. After getting into the car, he didn’t leave immediately, but looked up at the lights on the sixth floor. He saw one of the lights turn on and stared at it for a long time before leaving.
He didn’t sleep well that night, his mind repeatedly thinking about the events of these years. His family was also considered wealthy, but compared to companies like Taiji and Huading, they were completely insignificant.
That year, when You Fan first revealed his intention for a marriage alliance, countless people tried to get close. The Han family had self-awareness and didn’t put themselves forward to be embarrassed. Sure enough, it didn’t take long for You Wen to be set to marry Fu Mingchuan.
When he learned of this news, Han Ji wasn’t surprised at all. Later, he met You Wen on various occasions, following Fu Mingchuan like a little tail, looking like he was living a good life.
But so what? Fu Mingchuan didn’t treat him well, and as soon as You Fan died, he immediately dumped him.
Seeing You Wen’s wide eyes but the lack of a smile in them in the hotel lobby, Han Ji felt some hatred in his heart, hating Fu Mingchuan for turning You Wen into this.
You Wen used to smile so much. Even though they weren’t close, he would mostly smile when he saw him, and he talked a lot, making people feel comfortable no matter what he said.
Many times, he wondered how there could be such a likable person in the world. Later, he saw someone online describe this kind of personality as a “little sun,” and he felt it was especially suitable for You Wen, so he also saved You Wen’s mobile phone number as “Little Sun.”
Taking out his phone and flipping through You Wen’s contact, looking at the words “Little Sun,” Han Ji resisted the urge to call several times. He barely slept for a while and went out again before 8 o’clock, going to Ting Shan Fang to buy breakfast for You Wen. Afraid that he wouldn’t like it, he went to another store and bought the same thing. He arrived at the hotel at 10 past 8.
You Wen hadn’t replied to any messages. Han Ji sat in the hotel lobby until 9:40 before calling him, only to be met with the voicemail stating that the phone was turned off.
Han Ji waited another ten minutes and called again, but still couldn’t get through. He asked the front desk to help him call the room, and the front desk told him that the guest in room 6028 had already checked out at 7 o’clock in the morning.
Han Ji’s enthusiasm instantly cooled down. He called again, but still couldn’t get through. He finally understood that You Wen really just wanted to ask him for money and had no other intentions.
Later, Han Ji tried to find You Wen, but when he finally saw him again, You Wen was trying to avoid the entanglement of a young man. Han Ji saw coldness and impatience on You Wen’s face, and that time, he didn’t dare to appear in front of him.
Later, Fu Mingchuan was by You Wen’s side again.
Fu Mingchuan still didn’t seem to cherish You Wen, which made Han Ji want to try again.
Moreover, knowing that You Wen had been in an accident, he had to personally confirm that You Wen was really alright.
After the visit, You Wen personally escorted him out of the hospital building. He was still wearing his hospital gown, which was loose and made him look especially thin. Han Ji couldn’t help but say, “You need to eat well.” He then asked the same question he had asked last time, “Is there anything you want to eat? I’ll bring it to you.”
You Wen turned his head to look at him, not answering his question, but said frankly, “We’re not suitable.” He didn’t want to give anyone the wrong impression that there was a possibility between them. “I’m also sorry about last time, for not waiting for you. I should have made it clear to you.”
Han Ji gave an ugly smile. “It’s okay, I know.”
He added, “You’re a good person; this isn’t your fault.”
Youwen just smiled and shook his head. As they reached Han Ji’s car, Youwen took the initiative to say goodbye, and Han Ji replied, “Well, then, I won’t see you off.”
You Wen nodded. “It’s okay.”
Han Ji opened the car door, but didn’t get in immediately. Instead, he said the same thing Fu Mingchuan had said, “You Wen, why don’t you talk anymore?”
You Wen didn’t know how to answer. It seemed like everyone was asking him this question.
Because he didn’t know how to answer, he looked at Han Ji with a focused expression, which made Fu Mingchuan, who had been standing not far from them after getting out of the car, call out You Wen’s name.