Chapter 8: Just Accept It
Story: Deliberate Entrapment Author:Velvet Verity Novels words:7653 Update time:2023-07-11 13:38:35
The next morning, it was the biological clock that woke up Cen Sidu.
Although he had slept for a while, he still felt uncomfortable all over his body.
After finishing freshening up, he found some cold medicine and stuffed a few pills into his mouth haphazardly. Then, he hastily grabbed the pastries from the refrigerator that he was planning to bring to the sanatorium, and quickly ran downstairs.
When Cen Sidu ran downstairs, he suddenly noticed a luxury car parked not far away.
Upon closer inspection, it actually looked somewhat familiar.
Just as he was wondering if this was the car that Huo Chuan had driven yesterday, he saw Huo Chuan, dressed in a sleek suit, stepping out from the back seat of the car.
Luckily, it didn't rain today, and no mud splashed onto his trousers.
"Huo Chuan? How come you're here so early?" Cen Si Du couldn't believe it. It was only a little after seven o'clock now.
Huo Chuan did not answer his question, but instead noticed his pale and bloodless complexion. He furrowed his brows and asked, "Stewart, are you feeling unwell? Why is your face so pale?"
Cen Sidu waved his hand dismissively, forcing a smile to make himself appear really fine. "I'm fine, I just took some cold medicine earlier."
"I'll take you to the hospital," said Huo Chuan, as he grabbed his icy cold wrist, attempting to get him into his car.
"Huo Chuan, I'm really fine. I'm now going to the nursing home to deliver pastries to Grandma." Cen Sid
Huo Chuan's attitude was tough, "Go to the hospital first, and then I'll take you to the sanatorium."
Huo Chuan swiftly pushed Cen Si Du away to the back seat, not allowing him to refuse.
In fact, he still felt a heaviness in his head and lightness in his feet. He didn't know if the cold medicine he took was ineffective or if the effects were not immediately evident.
After the vehicle started, his eyelids gradually grew heavier.
Worriedly, Huo Chuan used the back of his hand to feel his forehead and discovered that he indeed had a fever.
"Stardu."
"Hmm?" Cen Sidu rubbed his sleepy eyes and looked towards Huo Chuan, who was sitting on his right.
"If you can't hold on any longer, just lean on my shoulder and take a short nap."
Cen Sidu really felt weak, so at this moment, without any resistance, he obediently leaned on his shoulder.
Shouldering the weight, Huo Chuan lowered his head and looked at the person beside him. The corners of his mouth couldn't help but curl up.
After so many years, Cen Si Du has truly not changed at all.
Even Huo Chuan felt that the youthful vibe emanating from him was completely inappropriate for a thirty-year-old man.
There is almost no difference between seventeen-year-old Cen Sidu and thirty-year-old Cen Sidu.
His long and curled eyelashes remained the same, as did his dangerously alluring lips. Even his smooth and delicate skin remained unchanged.
From the corner of Huo Chuan's eye, he caught a glimpse of the slender neck exposed by him. It reminded him of the past, whenever he felt shy or emotionally stirred, a seductive blush would appear on his fair skin, tinting it with an alluring shade of pink.
He made a strong effort to suppress the desire that surged and fled within him, the sliding motion of his throat depicted his endurance.
But the possessiveness in his eyes couldn't be dispelled no matter what.
He grasped Cen Si Du's hand, his fingertips icy cold, so he exerted a bit more pressure in his grip.
After approximately fifteen minutes, the car stopped at the entrance of the hospital.
Cen Sidu was still asleep. After waiting for a while, Huo Chuan pondered for a moment and decided to wake him up.
"Stardust?"
Huochuan waited for a while and realized that he did not respond.
"Sidu?" he called out to Cen Sidu while poking his cheek with his finger.
Cen Sidu felt uncomfortable and groggily opened his eyes. His voice hoarse, he asked, "Are we there yet?"
"Hmm, we have arrived at the hospital."
Since he had already arrived at the hospital, Cen Sidu didn't want to trouble Huo Chuan any further. Before getting out of the car, he politely said, "Thank you for bringing me to the hospital. I'll go inside by myself."
"What thanks do we need to say between us?" Huo Chuan got off the car with him.
Cen Sidu couldn't help but sigh in his heart when he noticed Huo Chuan trailing behind him.
He takes great care of himself, and Cen Si Du can fully sense that, so there is no reason for him to rush him away.
Entering the hospital lobby, Huo Chuan asked Cen Si Du to take a seat and said he would go register.
When Cen Sidu heard him say that he wanted to go to the registration counter, he quickly stopped him.
Perhaps, throughout his entire life, if he were to fall ill or get injured, there would always be private doctors available at home.
The first time Cen Sidu heard the words "挂号" (make an appointment) from his mouth, he couldn't help but feel that it was extremely discordant.
"What's wrong?"
"I'll go instead," Cen Sidu said, not wanting Huo Chuan, dressed in a suit, to become the center of attention here.
He naturally had a tall stature, not to mention his handsome and elegant features. If he were to stand there, he would undoubtedly become a scenic spot.
Although it can be said that many people are now looking over in this direction.
"You don't think I can make an appointment, do you?" Seeing the worried expression on his face, Huo Chuan couldn't help but explain, "It's such a simple matter, I can still handle it."
"It's not..." Cen Sid
After pondering for a moment, Huo Chuan jokingly remarked, "Are you trying to make me accompany you here?"
"Ah?" Censi Du was left speechless in an instant.
"Then I'll let Xiao Liu go," Huo Chuan said, giving Xiao Liu a meaningful look.
Xiao Liu understood and quickly ran to join the line for registering.
Cen Sidu silently sat back in his chair. He didn't want to ask someone else to do it, he just didn't want to bother others too much.
"What's wrong?" Huo Chuan casually touches his head and sits down beside him, speaking in a gentle tone, "You don't have to feel burdened. I used to be the same way towards you. So, you don't have to refuse anything; just accept it like before, alright?"
Cen Si Du lowered his head and remained silent.
Huo Chuan treats him well, and he accepts it without hesitation. Even if he wants to refuse, he has no say in rejecting it.
His mind was blank, even after so many years had passed, Huo Chuan's attitude towards him felt as if they had never been separated from each other.
Between them, there has never been a relationship of engagement.
"Don't put too much pressure on yourself. If you encounter any difficulties in life, you can tell me, and I will definitely do my best to help you." The hidden meaning behind Huo Chuan's words was actually referring to the matter of him finding a house.
Cen Sidu pinched his fingers and nodded.
He was still able to hold on, so he didn't reach the point of asking Huo Chuan for help.
"Have you had breakfast?" Huo Chuan had long noticed his pale lips.
Cen Sidu pursed his lips and shook his head, "I... I'm not in the habit of eating breakfast."
Usually it's because he's too busy, so basically, he only eats two meals a day.
"How can that be?" Huo Chuan frowned tightly as he heard this. "Why don't you understand how to take care of yourself? Being exposed to the wind and sun every day, and not eating on time? What if you faint on the road? Do you know how dangerous that is?"
Seeing that Huo Chuan seemed a little angry, Cen Sidu hurriedly said, "Huo Chuan, it's not that serious. I know my own physical condition."