Chapter 183: No Girlfriend, but Always a Companion
The doctor's next words confirmed Fu Hanjiang's thoughts.
"Also, Mr. Fu, during this period, try to avoid... sexual intercourse."
With a grim expression, Fu Hanjiang took the ointment, his voice rough, "Got it."
"Then I'll take my leave."
After seeing the doctor off, Fu Hanjiang returned to the room and went to the bathroom to run the water. He then walked to the bed and bent down to pick up Sheng Xiangsi.
"..."
Sheng Xiangsi's eyes suddenly snapped open, and she frowned, "What are you doing now? I'm already like this, and you still won't let me go?"
In her frustration, she spoke without thinking, "Go find someone else, I really can't serve you!"
What?
What kind of talk was that?
Fu Hanjiang felt a surge of anger. Was she trying to provoke him? What kind of girlfriend tells her boyfriend to find someone else?
He said, "Xiangsi, I know you're angry. But you are my girlfriend, and I only have you as my girlfriend. I'm not the kind of person who messes around behind his girlfriend's back. You shouldn't say such things even if you're mad."
"??"
Looking at his tense face, Sheng Xiangsi couldn't help but laugh.
"Are you really mad?"
Fu Hanjiang remained silent; wasn't this her goal?
"Haha..."
Sheng Xiangsi laughed even louder, lifting her arms to wrap around his neck.
"Why get mad? Even though we're together, you don't like me, and I don't like you either..."
Hearing this, Fu Hanjiang felt a stab in his heart... She said she didn't like him. She still had feelings for Zhong Pei!
She continued with a smile, "I'm quite open-minded. Even marriages nowadays can be open, so why should our relationship be any different? Don't take it so seriously. You used to be how you were, just keep it that way..."
"Mr. Fu, you can't possibly say that after all these years, you've only been faithful to Yao Leyi, right?"
Judging by how he acted with her these past few days, "To be honest, you might not have a girlfriend, but you've definitely had companions, right..."
"Sheng Xiangsi!"
Unable to listen any longer, Fu Hanjiang stared at her lips spouting nonsense, his chest filled with fire and cotton.
"Some things are pointless to say. I'll say it one last time: Yao Leyi and I are innocent. And I'm not with you because of anything she said."
He paused and softened his tone, "And I don't dislike you. Can't you see how I treat you?"
He tightened his hold on her and picked her up, "The water's ready. A bath will make you feel better."
Sheng Xiangsi was bewildered as she floated in his arms.
Did he just say he doesn't dislike her... What does that mean?
And what should she be aware of? What should she understand?
Once in the bathroom, he set her down, holding her with one arm while undressing her with the other.
"Fu Hanjiang..." Sheng Xiangsi frowned in resistance, pushing against him, "Let me do it myself."
"What can you do?" Fu Hanjiang didn't listen to her, "With your right hand wrapped up like a mummy? Or your body that's too weak to stand?"
He quickened his movements, afraid she might catch a cold, and quickly placed her in the bathtub.
"Hiss..." Sheng Xiangsi winced, narrowing her eyes.
She couldn't stand properly, all because of him!
Catching a cold wouldn't make her unable to stand. The truth was, her entire body was covered in bruises and external injuries.
Fu Hanjiang saw them too, the bruises submerged under the water!
They were all his fault!
No wonder the doctor repeatedly warned him.
He bowed his head and sincerely apologized, "I'm sorry, it's my fault... It won't happen again."
If it happened again, even if his brother didn't intervene, he couldn't forgive himself.
He reached for the showerhead, instructing Sheng Xiangsi, "Close your eyes and lean back. I'll wash your hair."
This didn't surprise Sheng Xiangsi.
Ever since the first night at Yintan, after they were done, he would take care of her like this.
At first, she found it awkward, but after many times, it didn't feel strange anymore.
She thought this was probably Fu Erye's way of showing affection.
Over the years, how many companions had he washed their hair like this?
This time, after washing her hair and letting her soak for a while, Fu Hanjiang lifted her out, wrapped her in a dry towel, and placed her back on the bed.
He dried her hair and finally took out the ointment.
"What's this?" Sheng Xiangsi frowned, resistant to using medicine, "I already said, no medicine."
"This isn't for ingestion."
Fu Hanjiang assumed she was like a child who didn't want to take medicine.
The doctor said her fever wasn't high. If she didn't want to take medicine, she just needed to drink more water, sleep more, and be observed.
He complied with her wishes.
But the ointment had to be applied.
"This isn't for ingestion."
Fu Hanjiang held her wrist, soothing her with a gentle tone, "Just apply it on your body. Didn't you just say it hurts?"
Sheng Xiangsi considered for a moment. If she kept refusing, would it arouse his suspicion?
"I... I'm a bit thirsty. Could you get me some hot milk?"
"No problem." Fu Hanjiang agreed readily, "I'll go get it after applying the ointment..."
"Are you going or not?"
Sheng Xiangsi was losing patience, ready to throw a tantrum.
She was still sick, her cheeks slightly flushed, her eyes watery with either tears or fire, so vivid and alive.
Her vibrant liveliness made Fu Hanjiang's heart race, his mouth dry, and his throat tight.
What could he possibly refuse her?
"Alright, I'll go right now."
As soon as he left, Sheng Xiangsi opened the ointment box and carefully read the instructions.
Safe for pregnant women.
She breathed a sigh of relief; that should be fine.
Even if she wasn't pregnant, she was currently preparing for pregnancy, so she couldn't use just any medication.
When Fu Hanjiang returned with the hot milk, the room was filled with the smell of ointment. He handed the cup to Sheng Xiangsi.
"Did you apply the ointment yourself?"
"Yes." Sheng Xiangsi held the milk, sipping it slowly.
Fu Hanjiang was worried, "Could you reach everywhere? Why didn't you wait for me?"
"I reached everywhere. It's not difficult."
She finished the milk and handed the empty cup to him.
Fu Hanjiang took it, then asked, "Would you like some vegetable porridge? There are also some pancakes, would you like to eat a bit?"
"I'm not hungry now." Sheng Xiangsi waved her hand, looking exhausted, "I want to sleep."
She had already lain down, so Fu Hanjiang didn't insist. He covered her with the quilt and placed ice packs under her arms.
"Sleep well. I'll be right here. Call me if you need anything."
Sheng Xiangsi didn't respond, turning her back to him.
Fu Hanjiang smiled wryly. Still angry? It didn't matter; she was home now, and he could slowly win her over.
He turned off the main light, leaving only a wall lamp on.
Sheng Xiangsi lay there, not asleep, knowing he was sitting on the sofa, seemingly handling business.
Drowsy, she heard him get up and go to the bathroom.
Soon, he came out.
The spot beside her sank, and Fu Hanjiang embraced her from behind.
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