CH 145

Chapter 145: Lightning Strike

People often say that women have a natural and sharp sixth sense, but sometimes men have it too.

When Wang Jiexi was asked about his friend, his first reaction was to be stunned, and then he lowered his head to fiddle with his clothes before saying, “His…luck isn’t very good. He’s a hardworking person, but he got this kind of illness at a young age. I visited him these days, and his mental state is still okay, but no matter how I persuade him, he doesn’t plan to get treated.”

“Why?” asked Zhou Mushi, puzzled.

Wang Jiexi smiled bitterly, “Probably because he feels that there is no meaning, and besides, he doesn’t have much to cling to in this world. Alright, let’s not talk about him. I’ve ordered rice porridge and vegetarian buns, I’ll go get them.”

Zhou Mushi lay quietly on the bed, and with a glance he could see the lush trees outside the window.

Those trees should have been planted for some years, and they looked especially vibrant.

He seemed to understand why Wang Jiexi’s friend didn’t plan to seek treatment. If there was hope in life, one would naturally be willing to receive treatment and live another day, but if there was no hope, it would be better to die with dignity than to suffer day after day.

If this were to happen to him… it was just a joke. He had been through a rough patch with his health lately and had undergone various tests, but it was just a minor problem and nothing serious.

Now, looking back at Wang Jiexi’s nervousness, he realized that he might have scared him.

In fact, this feeling was familiar to Zhou Mushi. It was like when he broke up with Jin Yang many years ago, during which time he was sick and miserable, feeling like he couldn’t go on living.

But Zhou Mushi persevered and, after some time passed, he was able to live a good life again.

He grabbed a pillow and propped it up behind him, gazing out the window lost in thought.

In a hospital, there are separations and deaths every day, but there are also new lives being born.

There are relatives walking slowly with patients in hospital gowns in the courtyard, and there are people rushing into the hospital, probably because something important has happened.

He watched coldly, not considering himself as one of them.

In another dimension, in his own world, Zhou Mushi seemed to be following the people who were busy treating illnesses in the hospital, struggling and looking at these beings with indifference.

A young man came over in their direction, it was Wang Jiexi.

He brought takeout from outside since this hospital doesn’t allow takeout to be delivered to the ward, it can only be picked up outside.

Wang Jiexi and Zhou Mushi’s features weren’t very similar from certain angles, after all, they didn’t have the same mother, but sometimes they still felt like brothers.

Wang Jiexi was an unexpected presence, who came without warning, and surprisingly, did not have a bad relationship with him as expected.

Although they are not very familiar, Zhou Mushi thinks that Wang Jiexi is a very qualified brother.

He takes care of himself well and is meticulous.

But… why does he take care of himself like this? It seems like he’s paying attention.

Recently, Zhou Mushi hasn’t been feeling well, but even his father hasn’t noticed it. And now, looking back, he can see the concern in Wang Jiexi’s eyes.

Zhou Mushi faintly feels that something is not right. Why does it seem like Wang Jiexi treats him better than he treats Old Zhou?

This doesn’t make sense.

Wang Jiexi comes in with takeout, which includes quality congee and vegetarian buns from a good restaurant.

After this incident, he dared not casually offer Zhou Mushi any more delicacies, lest the next time the doctor tells him he has high cholesterol, what would he do?

“The porridge is still hot, you can eat it now.”

He set up the small table next to the bed and arranged the porridge and vegetarian buns. He even opened the disposable chopsticks and spoons for Zhou Mushi. His care was meticulous.

Zhou Mushi took the spoon and swallowed a mouthful of red jujube millet porridge, then suddenly looked up and asked, “Why are you so good to me?”

On his small and delicate face, which looked even smaller due to his thinness, his beautiful eyes were full of curiosity as he looked at him. Wang Jiexi couldn’t help but feel touched.

This is definitely not just a matter of goodwill. He had already made up his mind to treat Zhou Mushi as his brother, without any romantic thoughts. However, no matter from which angle you looked at him, that expression was very confusing.

It was as if you were crazy if you didn’t tell the truth to this weak, helpless, and doubtful person.

Wang Jiexi nervously swallowed and gave a very general official statement, “Aren’t we brothers? And I feel like we get along well.”

Zhou Mushi smiled at him innocently and with a pure expression, “Is that so?”

At this moment, Wang Jiexi suddenly felt that police officers interrogating criminals in the police station should look for someone like Zhou Mushi who could look at you like this. It was more irresistible than someone who was very dignified.

“Let’s eat quickly, the porridge will get cold.” He diverted the topic, looking around.

During these days, Zhou Mushi had not thought about these things carefully. But once he did, more doubts arose in his mind.

“Jiexi, do you know Jin Yang?”

Wang Jiexi turned around to tidy up the plastic bag and his hand slightly froze. “I’ve met him a few times. This circle, whether big or small, everyone knows about Director Jin of Yucheng Group. He’s someone that many companies want to recruit.”

“Do you know him well?”

“We’re not close, we just have some intersection in our work, and we don’t have much contact in private.” Wang Jiexi quickly replied.

Zhou Mushi smiled lightly and put the spoon aside to look at him. “But I didn’t ask about your private life.”

“Huh? Oh, I…I thought you also wanted to recruit someone to your company, and wanted to see if there was any shortcut by coming to me.” Wang Jiexi stuttered.

Zhou Mushi gestured for Wang Jiexi to clear the table and patted the seat next to him, asking him to sit down.

Clearing up the table is a very simple task, but Wang Jiexi felt uneasy as if he was sitting on pins and needles while on the bed.

“Why do I feel like you’re a bit nervous?”

“It’s nothing,” Wang Jiexi forced a smile and said, “What is there to be nervous about?”

At first, Zhou Mushi only had a slight suspicion, but Wang Jiexi’s reaction made him clearly feel that something was going on.

“Why were you so quick to deny your involvement with Jin Yang? Jin Yang is my boyfriend, Jiexi, you two haven’t secretly done anything, have you?”

Although they had indeed done something, it seemed different from what Zhou Mushi was implying.

Wang Jiexi stood up abruptly and pointed to the sky, “I absolutely did not try to steal him away. If I had an affair with Jin Yang, may lightning strike me!”

Suddenly, it started to rain outside on this beautiful day, with thunder and lightning flashing…