Chapter 416: I’m Shallow, I’m Sentimental

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

Just a moment ago, Ji Chi, who was very impatient, envied the lively scene outside. His older brother was originally the pride of the family, born noble and beloved by many. But he was different; he was like a wild weed by the roadside.

If he were to die, no one would shed tears for him, and no one would miss him.

He was alone as a child, and now he would also die a lonely ghost.

“Brother, I’ve come to see you.” Little Gu Ziyu, with a big bouquet of red roses and a heavy fruit basket, came to visit. He was small in stature but carried a substantial fruit basket.

Nick hurriedly helped him with the fruit basket and placed it aside.

“Why did you come?” Ji Chi was surprised. Gu Ziyu placed the bouquet of roses by the bedside and said with a smile, “Of course, 1 came to see you. Is your wound hurting, or can you dodge this one?”

“What?”

Gu Ziyu shook his head. “Never mind, does it hurt?”

“It doesn’t hurt!” Ji Chi’s smile was genuine. Gu Ziyu’s concern warmed his heart. He patted the bed, and Gu Ziyu sat down. Ji Chi playfully flicked his forehead and said affectionately, “Who told baby that I’m in the hospital?”

“Dad did,” Gu Ziyu frowned, imitating Ji Chi’s playful gesture and flicking him back. “Dad said you’re not doing well, so you ended up in the hospital.”

Ji Chi secretly thought that Third Master wasn’t wrong; there was indeed such a thing.

Gu Ziyu couldn’t understand, “Is breaking up so painful? You lost your appetite, and you wanted to drown your sorrows in alcohol?”

“You’ll understand when you grow up.”

“I don’t want to understand!” Gu Ziyu didn’t want to get involved in such troublesome matters. “You and Uncle have set bad examples for me, both of you are negative role models. 1 don’t want trouble. If you’ve broken up, find another one.”

Nick felt that he shouldn’t listen anymore and pushed out of the hospital room.

Ji Chi couldn’t help but chuckle, watching the naive and carefree Gu Ziyu. He was so entertained that even his wound hurt. “Alright, when I’m better, I’ll find another one!”

“That’s the spirit! Be more open-minded. In life, happiness is the most important thing,” Gu Ziyu said. “Uncle is also having a minor operation in the next room, did you know?”

“I know.”

“Oh…” Gu Ziyu cleverly didn’t mention it again. He opened his own backpack and brought several romance novels for Ji Chi to read. Ji Chi looked at the titles and couldn’t help but twitch his lips in pain. Titles like ‘The CEO’s Ball-Carrying Little Wife’ and ‘The Overbearing Boss Wants to Marry Me’…

“What is this?”

“I borrowed them from Qin Wan sister’s desk, brought them to entertain you,” Gu Ziyu said. “She said they’re romance novels. Since you’ve broken up, reading romance novels might help with the healing process.”

Ji Chi’s lips twitched. “Have you read them?”

“Never!” Gu Ziyu blinked, said with a sly look, “Qin Wan sister said I’m underage and shouldn’t read them. You’re an adult, so you can enjoy them.” Definitely not what he had in mind!

Ji Chi secretly wondered if Gu Ziyu had brought him some risque literature.

Next door, Jiang Junlin had just seen off some relatives, and he was as weak as a strand of air. He was very straightforward, saying, “Dad, Mom, please, don’t let them come. I’m recovering, and it would be painful to entertain them and move around with my injury.”

“Alright, alright, we’ll tell them to go back,” Jiang Minghua said. “Grandpa and uncles are just worried about you.”

“A text message of condolence is enough.”

Lin Chunli patted his hand and said, “This is about social interactions and relationships. You can’t live like a hermit.”

Due to his busy schedule, apart from his grandfather, grandmother, and parents, Jiang Junlin could only meet with a few close relatives in the hospital. Others sent their regards via phone calls and gifts, and he didn’t have much time for extensive socializing.

His connection with the Lin family had been relatively weak since childhood, so the emotional bond was somewhat thin.

After Gu Ci went to the restroom to wash the apples, Lin Chunli nudged Jiang Minghua, who shook his head, resisting the idea. Jiang Junlin, watching his parents’ expressions, raised an eyebrow and asked, “What’s wrong?”

“Junlin, you’re in the hospital… It’s such a big deal. Why hasn’t your girlfriend come to visit you?” Jiang Minghua asked directly.

“Girlfriend?” Jiang Junlin asked, confused.

Lin Chunli nodded, somewhat excited. Her son was twenty-eight years old, and he finally seemed to be awakening to certain aspects of life. “Our family is very open-minded. As long as it’s someone you like, we’ll accept it.”

Jiang Junlin was utterly bewildered. Gu Ci wasn’t around, and he didn’t know whom to ask. To avoid making a mistake, he chose to remain silent.

Seeing his reaction, Jiang Minghua added, “Are you just playing around? If you start something and then abandon it, Junlin, that’s not right.”

“…” Jiang Junlin remained silent.

Lin Chunli continued, “Do you like married women, perhaps?”

“Dad, Mom, where are you getting this from?” Jiang Junlin couldn’t fathom why they were so convinced. “I… He’s shy.”

“We’re very easygoing, and we don’t judge,” Lin Chunli mainly believed in her son’s judgment.

Someone as high-spirited as him must be attractive enough to captivate someone’s heart. Looking at the visible love marks on Jiang Junlin’s neck, it was clear that he had been with an enthusiastic young lady.

Jiang Junlin couldn’t keep up the act any longer. “Why are you so sure I have a girlfriend?”

Lin Chunli glanced at his neck, and Jiang Junlin suddenly realized. Being stared at by his parents like this was rare, and he blushed, wearing only a loose robe when he passed out in front of his mother.

“Oh… why are you still shy?” Lin Chunli smirked ambiguously. “Men should get married, and women should get married too. Your parents understand that. Where is she from? How old is she? What’s her personality like? Do you get along well? How many people are there in her family? Is she attractive?”

Jiang Junlin thought to himself that if his mother continued, they might end up planning an engagement and wedding. “Mom, we’ve broken up.”

“Ah… you’ve just broken up even though those love marks are so fresh?” Lin Chunli blurted out.

Jiang Junlin said,”…”

Jiang Minghua furrowed his brows. “Why do you seem guilty?”

“I’m not guilty,” Jiang Junlin said expressionlessly. “I’m just sad. He heard that 1 had surgery and might be at risk for stomach cancer, so he decided to break up.”

Lin Chunli exclaimed, “Ah… but you were perfectly fine.”

Jiang Minghua asked, “What kind of judgment do you have to pick someone like that?”

Jiang Junlin deadpanned, “I’m shallow; I just go for looks.”

Lin Chunli and Jiang Minghua were momentarily at a loss for words, and Jiang Junlin had this knack for shutting his parents up every time.

Gu Ci couldn’t help but chuckle as she continued slicing apples.

Lin Chunli persisted, “You really broke up?”

Jiang Junlin asserted, “Yes.”

Lin Chunli looked at Gu Ci, pleading with her eyes. Gu Ci said, “Aunt, it’s true. We really broke up.”

Lin Chunli looked at Jiang Junlin with disappointment. “What’s the use of me giving birth to you?”

Jiang Junlin didn’t respond to her outburst, and Jiang Minghua tried to console his wife. “Let it go. If they’ve broken up, they can start fresh, at least to prove that he’s healthy.”

Jiang Junlin wondered if he had been subtly insulted. What was unhealthy about him?

Lin Chunli lost interest in visiting after hearing this news. She had been so eager, hoping to meet her future daughter-in-law during this visit.

Jiang Minghua changed the subject. “Cici, didn’t Ziyu come with you? He brought a big bouquet of roses and a fruit basket.. Where is he?”