69novels Chapter 21 Confession
Chapter 21 Confession
"Huh? Why...why?" Lin Yuan asked in confusion.
"You're paralyzed because of me, I'll take care of you for the rest of my life."
???
Seriously? I've already won the heart of a celebrity? And she's Leon's cash cow, South Korea's number one female solo artist, Lee Ji-eun?
This... even novels wouldn't dare write something like this, right? Why don't you just agree? It's a win-win situation no matter how you look at it.
Lin Yuan shook his head, trying to dispel these unrealistic thoughts. He'd wait until he was completely paralyzed before thinking about it.
Lee Ji-eun only married him to repay a debt of gratitude.
Besides, the examination hasn't been done yet, and whether there's anything wrong with my back is another matter, so I absolutely cannot do something like taking advantage of someone in a vulnerable state.
"Um, how about we see what the doctor says first?"
Lin Yuan tentatively said that he no longer had the strength to discuss these things because it really hurt, it was burning painful.
"You despise me."
Lee Ji-eun pouted, looking sullen.
"Hiss~ No."
"Then why don't you agree?"
"Do you really want to marry me?"
"I....."
Lee Ji-eun hesitated. She was unsure of Lin Yuan's feelings and was afraid that if she said those words, they would lose even their friendship.
Seeing this, Lin Yuan immediately changed the subject, clutching his waist and saying, "We can talk about these issues later. Let's ask when the ambulance is arriving. I'm going to die if we don't get to the hospital soon."
VIP ward at Samsung Medical Center, Seoul.
The vice president was carefully examining him, shining a flashlight into his eyes, tapping his thighs occasionally, or lying on his side to massage his lower back, asking him if he could feel anything.
"Mr. Lin, your condition is not serious. It's just a normal bump and you'll be fine after some rest."
"Then why can't I feel anything in my lower body?"
"Your nervous system has received instructions to temporarily block some of your senses; they should recover by tomorrow morning."
"Okay, thank you for your help."
"It's alright, I'll be leaving now."
Lee Ji-eun obediently got up, saw the doctor off, and then came back, sitting on the edge of the bed and watching him without moving.
Lin Yuan subconsciously looked himself over. Apart from changing his clothes into a hospital gown, everything else was fine. Why was she staring at him?
"Do you have something to say?"
Lee Ji-eun shook her head, then nodded.
"....."
Do you hate me?
Lin Yuan was completely confused.
"What makes you say that?"
Lee Ji-eun hesitated for a moment, then grabbed his hand, her expression serious: "I like you."
"What? You...you must be joking."
Lin Yuan was startled by her. He couldn't find any clues about this in his memory, but Li Zhi'en had already said it, and now he was lying in bed and couldn't run away.
"I'm not joking, I like you, I've liked you since I was little."
Lee Ji-eun's eyes reddened, but her gaze remained firm.
She was 12 years old that year, and Lin Yuan was 14. Due to family reasons, Lin Yuan's family had to move to China. From then on, the two could only contact each other by mobile phone. They would only see each other occasionally after they became adults.
Lee Ji-eun's love for him did not diminish; on the contrary, the distance tormented her. Many times she wondered if she could give up everything and go to his side, but when she thought of her family, she hesitated.
Fortunately, Lin Yuan came and came to live next to her, living in the apartment across from hers.
Seeing that she wasn't joking, Lin Yuan also stopped smiling and thought for a moment: "Ji'en, first of all, thank you for your kindness."
Lee Ji-eun was overjoyed upon hearing this, thinking that her long wait of so many years had finally come to an end.
"But I cannot accept it, at least not now."
Why?
Lee Ji-eun's face was filled with disbelief, and her body swayed precariously, as if she could fall at any moment.
"I don't know if I'm just attracted to you or if I've really fallen for you, and I don't want to hold you back."
He knew that Lee Ji-eun still had a long way to go, and that her current actions were just a momentary impulse.
"I don't care. I can give up being a singer and be a wife and mother to you."
Lee Ji-eun grabbed his arm, her face pleading.
Lin Yuan looked at her coldly: "No, then I'll leave Seoul immediately and go to a place you'll never find."
Lee Ji-eun panicked instantly and rushed into his arms, "No...no, I won't say anything."
Lin Yuan held her shoulders and wiped away her tears. "Don't cry. I'm sorry, I've let you down. Please give me some time, okay?"
"Okay, I can wait."
The two embraced tightly.
Years later, Lin Yuan would occasionally bring up this past event, and Lee Ji-eun would always cover her face and not dare to respond, as it was a completely dark history for her.
7: am.
Lin Yuan, who was fast asleep, was awakened by a rustling sound. He opened his eyes groggily and saw Li Zhi'en tiptoeing in.
"Here you are."
Lin Yuan's voice was hoarse, and he looked like he hadn't woken up yet.
"Did I make too much noise and wake you up?"
Lee Ji-eun smiled awkwardly, walked over and pressed the lift switch so that he could sit up straight.
"Ta-da~ I bought your favorite millet porridge and steamed buns, let me feed you some."
Lin Yuan felt that Lee Ji-eun was radiant, and it seemed like having a celebrity girlfriend wasn't so bad.
"It's not like I can't move; I can do it myself."
Lin Yuan was about to refuse when he saw Li Zhi'en pouting and looking at him with a wronged expression.
"Sigh," he sighed and agreed.
When Lee Ji-eun saw him nod in agreement, she immediately put on a textbook-perfect change of expression, looking as happy as if she had won a battle.
"Ah~ Open your mouth, be careful it's hot." Lee Ji-eun carefully blew on it and slowly fed it into his mouth. "How is it? I also added some sugar, I know you like sweet things."
"Mmm, delicious."
Lin Yuan felt a lump in his throat and quickly turned his head away, secretly wiping away the tears from the corners of his eyes.
He turned his head and looked intently at the virtuous girl in front of him, "Lee Ji-eun."
"Um?"
"Thank you."
......
"Knock knock knock!"
A knock sounded at the door, and the person who came in was Huang Lizhi, who had just finished school.
Lin Yuan sat on the bed, idly scribbling and drawing. Li Zhi walked over and glanced at it; it seemed to be some song lyrics.
Let me introduce you to my party people in the club, ha
(Let me introduce my party buddies at the club, haha)
I'm loose (I'm loose),
(I've already started playing)
And everybody knows I get off the chain
(Everyone knows I can't stop playing once I start.)
Babe, it's the truth (It's the truth),
(Honey, this is true)
Lin Yuan looked up and beckoned her over: "Lizhi's here! Have you eaten yet?"
Huang Lizhi shook his head, and the next second his stomach rumbled. He blushed and dared not look up.
Lin Yuan didn't make any teasing remarks. Girls this age are at a time when they have a strong sense of self-esteem. He took out the pastries that Li Zhi'en had bought, "I'm suddenly a little hungry. How about we have something to eat together, Oppa?"
Huang Lizhi raised the corner of his eye, smiled and took it, then obediently sat to the side and ate it in small bites.
Thinking about Lin Yuan's work just now, she asked curiously, "Is Oppa writing a song?"
Are you interested?
"Yeah, I want to be a singer like you, unnie." Suddenly, she remembered something, reached up and touched the corner of her eye, her voice filled with disappointment: "But my looks..."
Lin Yuan patted her head; it was soft and felt wonderful. "So pretty!"
"Mo, Oppa, you..."
"I said, your eyes are beautiful. Don't worry about what others think. Remember that you are the most special one."
Lin Yuan clearly remembered what Huang Lizhi had said in the future, because of those eyes, she had been called a vixen by many people.
However, he really liked Hwang Li-chi with long hair and light makeup. She didn't have the aggressiveness she had on stage, but instead had a gentle and graceful feel like a woman from Jiangnan.
Hwang Ye-ji feels very happy now. She has an unnie who protects her and an oppa who praises her beauty. Although the oppa is usually a bit unreliable, it doesn't affect the fact that in her heart, Lim Won is the best oppa.