Marriage Seduction Addiction

Tang Xu returned to the dining table and was about to sit down when the doorbell suddenly rang.

She was slightly taken aback.

Didn't Lu Xingyan say he wasn't coming up?
Just as she was about to get up to open the door again, Yan Shiyu reached out and stopped her, saying, "I'll open it."

As he spoke, he stood up, walked to the door, and opened it.

Tang Xu couldn't help but peek out out of curiosity, only to see Yan Shiyu standing at the door saying a few words to the people outside before reaching in and carrying a delicate food box inside.

Ji Yan's gaze fell on the food box, and she seemed to be stunned for a moment, her eyes fixed on the box.

"What is this?" Tang Xu asked curiously.

"Food." Yan Shiyu placed the food box on the dining table, opened it, and took out several light, delicate, and nutritious foods.

"Was it delivered by the same person?" Ji Yan was clearly surprised. "We're no longer at the hospital, so why is food still being delivered?"

Tang Xu immediately understood who she was referring to.

Yan Shiyu placed the dishes in front of her one by one and said, "You probably don't trust my cooking skills and are afraid that you can't eat what I make."

He then sat down, skillfully picked up the cutlery, and asked, "What would you like to eat? You choose."

Ji Yan smiled and said, "I want to eat what you make, brother."

Tang Xu pursed her lips, unsure whether to feel gratified for Yan Shiyu or saddened for Lu Xingyan.

Lu Xingyan's sincerity can only be expressed through these meals now. As a friend, Tang Xu couldn't bear to see his sincerity betrayed so completely, so she reached out and took a steamed yam cake. "This looks good."

Ji Yan glanced at it and said, "Hmm, this is quite delicious."

Tang Xu put a small piece in her mouth, tasted it, and nodded gently. "Not bad, it's the kind of flavor you'll like."

Ji Yan paused, "Don't you like it?"

“I like it a little sweeter,” Tang Xu said. “But this is food for you, so of course it has to be made to your liking.”

As she spoke, she picked up a piece and casually brought it to Ji Yan's lips.

Ji Yan obediently opened her mouth and ate it, then gave her a gentle smile.

Tang Xu's eyes almost welled up with tears again, but thankfully she managed to hold back and not spoil the atmosphere at the dinner table.

……

Because Ji Yan was secretly taken out of the hospital by Yan Shiyu, Tang Xu and Yan Shiyu took Ji Yan back to the hospital after dinner.

Although Tang Xu had a lot to say to her, Ji Yan was now starting to understand the world anew, and she had so much to learn. Tang Xu didn't want to burden her with all of this at once, so he could only restrain himself most of the time.

When the three of them returned to Ji Yan's ward, they inevitably received a scolding from the doctor and nurses on duty, but fortunately Yan Shiyu took all the blame.

This was the first time Tang Xu had entered the ward since Ji Yan woke up. Even though she knew that Ji Yan had been staying in the ward for several days, she still couldn't help but check the ward inside and out. She even carefully checked the towels that Ji Yan had been using these past few days. Just as she finished checking, a nurse came in to change Ji Yan's dressing, so she immediately went to the bedside to stay by her side.

The last time I saw her wound was three days ago. The injury has actually lessened a bit, but because it was covered with dark medicine, it still looked rather alarming. When the nurse removed the gauze, Tang Xu couldn't help but gently blow on her wound.

Ji Yan was slightly taken aback, then looked at her and smiled, saying reassuringly, "It doesn't hurt much anymore."

"How could it not hurt?" Tang Xu looked at the injury on her hand, and when he looked up to meet her smile, he felt as if he had returned to his teenage years. He couldn't help but mutter, "You always only report good news and never bad news."

Otherwise, having known her for so long and having such a deep friendship, how could I have been completely unaware of her background and family situation?

If we had known that earlier, would everything have turned out differently?

The thought flashed through Tang Xu's mind, but when she looked at the brother and sister in front of her again, she felt not only heartache but also a surge of gratitude.

These two people appeared in her life at different times, accompanied her through the most difficult times, and became an indispensable part of her life—no matter how many regrets she had, they should be filled with gratitude.

Therefore, when she looked at Ji Yan again, she finally showed her first smile since entering the ward.

After Ji Yan changed her dressing, completed her routine check-up for the day, and with the help of a caregiver, washed up, changed into her pajamas, and walked out of the bathroom, Tang Xu was still by her bedside organizing the daily necessities in her drawer, thinking about what else he could send over.

"Brother." Ji Yan called out to Yan Shiyu upon seeing this, "It's getting late, you and Tang Xu should go back and rest."

Upon hearing this, the two of them simultaneously looked up at her.

"I'm not leaving," Tang Xu said. "I'll stay with you tonight!"

After saying that, she looked at Yan Shiyu again and said, "You can go back and rest today. You've been in the hospital for many days. It's good that I'm back so I can take over for you." Yan Shiyu said, "Aren't you tired after running around outside for three days? Song Luobai is still at home today."

“Yes,” Ji Yan said. “Your brother only comes back once a week. Shouldn’t you be with him? Brother, you don’t need to stay in the hospital either. I have a caregiver with me. You don’t need to stay here.”

"No way!" Tang Xu immediately turned to look at her. "Someone has to stay with you no matter what. It's been so many days, shouldn't it be my turn by now?"

The three people held their own opinions and could not reach a consensus, so as a result, Yan Shiyu and Tang Xu both stayed in the ward.

Fortunately, the ward was spacious and had partitions. In the past few days, the caregiver stayed in Ji Yan's ward and Yan Shiyu stayed in the partitioned room. Today, Tang Xu took the place of the caregiver and slept next to Ji Yan's bed.

Because Ji Yan was still recovering from her injuries and needed to sleep early, Tang Xu didn't talk to her much. When Ji Yan's breathing gradually became even, she lay on the cot with her eyes wide open, showing no signs of sleepiness.

Afraid of disturbing Ji Yan, she didn't even dare to turn over. She lay stiffly like that for a long time, but finally couldn't stand it anymore. She carefully sat up, glanced at the sleeping Ji Yan, and quietly got out of bed and pushed open the door to the cubicle.

Only a small nightlight was on in the room, and next to the nightlight, Yan Shiyu was still sitting in the sofa chair.

Hearing the door open, he looked up and gave the person who opened the door an expectant look.

Tang Xu gently bit her lip, and the next moment, she quickly stepped forward and threw herself into his arms.

Yan Shiyu gladly offered her embrace.

Why aren't you asleep yet?

Can't sleep?

The two spoke almost simultaneously.

There was no need to answer. Tang Xu nestled face-to-face with him, completely relaxing her body and resting her head on his shoulder. After a while, she whispered, "I still can't believe it. I feel like I'm dreaming."

Yan Shiyu gently placed his hand on her back, and after a moment of silence, he softly replied, "I know."

Tang Xu didn't notice anything at first. Hearing this, she just thought it was his thoughtfulness and couldn't help but rub against his shoulder, wanting to get closer to him.

But gradually, the meaning of that "I know" suddenly became clear in her mind—

How did he know?
It wasn't because he understood or was considerate of her feelings, but because...

Is he like that too?

His younger sister, with whom he had depended on since childhood, was forcibly separated from him for many years, and he even thought they were separated by life and death. Later, due to numerous misunderstandings, he became so disheartened that he almost gave up on his sister...

Now that everything has suddenly returned to normal, his feelings of having regained what he lost are probably many times stronger than hers. No matter how calm and composed he appears on the surface, how could his heart be completely undisturbed?

Tang Xu suddenly straightened up and met Yan Shiyu's gaze.

After gazing at each other for a long time, Tang Xu suddenly felt incredibly guilty.

Since Ji Yan woke up, the two of them hadn't been alone together, and this was the first time.

At that time, she only thought that Ji Yan needed him, while he had finally found his sister again and should have been overjoyed and devoted to Ji Yan.

Therefore, her retreat was only natural and a sign of consideration for both of them.

Only today, after experiencing such loss and recovery myself, did I realize that beneath such overwhelming joy lies immense emptiness and unease.

Such illusions and anxieties, if left unsaid and unspoken, can only be endured alone.

But she left for three days at this crucial moment, leaving him hanging for three days.

Tang Xu looked at him, her clear eyes reflecting a variety of emotions, clearly telling him what she was thinking at that moment.

Seeing her eyes redden once again, Yan Shiyu smiled slightly, reached out and stroked the back of her head, pressed her against him, and gently kissed her lips.

This moment of intimacy is enough to replace countless unspoken words.

Many emotions don't need to be spoken aloud; having each other by your side is enough.

As Tang Xu was kissed by him, she reached out and gently stroked his chest, feeling his heartbeat, and involuntarily became intoxicated by it.

The excitement and bewilderment of regaining what was lost and having nowhere to go were finally settled and comforted at this moment.

That's how she is.

He was too. (End of Chapter)