Judging from his behavior, Xia Zhiyi would be a fool if he didn't realize that Assistant Li was genuinely discussing work with Fu Chi today.
But he only paused for a moment before taking the clothes into the bathroom.
With a soft click, Assistant Li slowly exhaled and moved next to Fu Chi.
Fu Chi didn't want to lie down for long. His hand was broken, not his leg, so he sat by the window, looking at Assistant Li calmly. "Sit down. We can talk after I finish eating."
Assistant Li recalled receiving a message from Fu Chi on his way here, instructing him to avoid discussing work-related matters when Xia Zhiyi was present. He hesitated, then asked, "Will Mr. Xia still be here later?"
Fu Chi knew what he wanted to ask, and with one hand untied the bag on the table. He glanced at him and said, "You've already been exposed, what are you still hiding?"
Assistant Li: "..."
Assistant Li was tense.
Assistant Li was on the verge of tears. "Oh no, I guess I didn't do well just now, did they find out?"
Fu Chi said calmly, "It's nothing. I'm just listening to a work report. He won't be angry."
He asked his Assistant Li, to avoid Xia Zhiyi as much as possible, simply because he didn't want Xia Zhiyi to worry; he didn't really want to hide anything from her.
Fu Chi could tell that Xia Zhiyi had been frightened by what happened.
Although Xia Zhiyi didn't show it, Fu Chi still sensed that his boyfriend was in a state of insecurity, afraid that he would be hurt again, and also afraid that the look in his eyes from that night would reappear.
Recalling what happened that night, Fu Chi's brow twitched, and he sighed inwardly.
Fu Chi's current state... well, it's quite peculiar.
He is Fu Chi, and also [ Fu Chi ]. The former is the Fu Chi who met, Xia Zhiyi, and accompanied Fu Chi in the current timeline, while the latter... is the one who silently watched over one tragedy after another, and in the end, only Fu Yunyi and Gu Miaomiao had a "perfect" happy ending.
Yes, "perfect".
From an outsider's perspective, the male and female protagonists ultimately got together, married, had children, and achieved both fame and fortune—how could that not be a perfect ending?
However, Fu Chi's indifference does not mean he is truly heartless or uncaring towards or unaware of his blood relatives.
Even though he only witnessed the events unfolding on another timeline in a "dream," Fu Chi could tell that Fu Yunyi was ultimately in pain.
Gu Miaomiao is one of them.
Their eventual union was less a matter of love and more a case of two wounded animals huddling together for warmth, drawing comfort from each other in order to survive.
Family members died, friends died, left, or broke off all ties. Those who had worked together to avenge their great enemy also died not long afterward. It looked like a scene of splendor, but underneath, it was a bloody mess of flesh and blood.
If Fu Yunyi and Gu Miaomiao are people who prioritize self-interest, perhaps it's alright. Although they might be heartbroken, they'll get over it after a while. After all, there are so many people in this world, and there will always be another connection waiting for them.
But they are not.
Both of them are sentimental people. Even though Fu Yunyi's personality changed somewhat due to an accident, his essence remained the same.
Therefore, constantly losing important people is a huge blow to them.
Later, outsiders saw that they acted more decisively and maturely, and felt that they had grown up.
But in Fu Chi's view, the two of them were actually sick.
The closer and stronger their relationship, the more they isolate themselves from each other and from everyone else.
Without contact, there will be no separation, and no hurt.
How tragic.
They were all once lively, cheerful, and outgoing people, but later they all wore masks on their faces and became indifferent and hypocritical.
Outsiders only see their "happy and fulfilling" life, but Fu Chi, as Fu Yunyi's family member, only sees despair.
How could I be happy?
Having lost so many important people, even if we eventually get revenge and bring them to justice, what's lost is lost, and life gone is gone forever.
When he first woke up, [ Fu Chi ] had not yet merged with Fu Chi, so when he saw Xia Zhiyi, he was unfamiliar and indifferent.
How could he not be indifferent? Seeing his nephew end up like that, unrecognizable, one can imagine how terrible Fu Chi's feelings must have been.
Absolutely terrible.
So bad, I have absolutely no desire to face strangers.
And just like that, he bumped into the love of his life.
Fu Chi:...
Headache.
However, Fu Chi couldn't directly tell Xia Zhiyi about such a mysterious matter.
For some reason, Fu Chi remembered the events in his dream very clearly.
Even some details seem to come to mind perfectly with just a little recollection.
But Fu Chi wouldn't believe it just because of this memory; he needed to find a way to verify some things first.
Before this, Fu Chi would never have said anything that might Xia Zhiyi.
But Fu Chi didn't want to lie to Xia Zhiyi, nor did he want Xia Zhiyi to misunderstand anything, so in the end he could only use some vague explanations.
Although he didn't know why he didn't see Xia Zhiyi in his past life, but did see Xia Wanyi instead, but...
Actually, it was also due to the limitations of the perspective in the "dream," coupled with the fact that Fu Chi had no ability to act on his own in the dream. Otherwise, if he had investigated a little, he would have known that the Xia Zhiyi was simply because Xia Zhiyi had already died.
In that case, Fu Chi probably wouldn't be able to stay in the hospital peacefully at all.
Click.
Xia Zhiyi changed into some casual clothes; a beige turtleneck sweater made him look even gentler. He walked up to the two with a smile, "What delicious food did you bring?"
Fu Chi when he saw his attire, then asked, "Are you going out in a bit?"
Xia Zhiyi: "Yes, I have some things to take care of. I need to meet with Sister Chen in a bit."
He smiled and said, "I was worried that it might be inconvenient for you here, but now that Assistant Li is here, I'm relieved."
As he spoke, he pulled out a chair and sat down opposite Fu Chi.
"Hmm? Pumpkin porridge? It smells delicious. Thank you, Assistant Li."
Although Assistant Li couldn't hide his thoughts, he was still good at reading people. For example, he sensed that his boss seemed to be in a worse mood than before.
But he didn't dare say it, and nodded hesitantly, "You're welcome, you're welcome."
Fu Chi watched Xia Zhiyi Jingjing for a while, and seeing that Xia Zhiyi seemed to be focused on breakfast and did not notice his gaze, he sighed inwardly.
He turned to his Assistant Li, and instructed, "Go ask the nurse if I need an IV today, and also buy me a few pairs of thicker socks."
Clothes and other necessities are all here, and socks are not lacking either, but Fu Chi just wanted to find an excuse to make Assistant Li leave for a little longer.
Upon hearing this, Assistant Li nodded repeatedly, not daring to look at Xia Zhiyi for any reaction, and turned to run out.
Once again, only the two of them were left in the ward.