The Billionaire's Mischievous Sweetheart-Chapter 400 - 397: Duty-bound

Qi Lingfeng’s lips curled into a smile as he looked at her. "What you said is not wrong; it is indeed my elder brother’s plan. However, to be safe, there are some things I must do for my elder brother. I hope, Miss Ye, that you can also do what you can for your good friend Hua Xiaomo."

When Hua Xiaomo was mentioned, Ye Xiangxue naturally felt it was her duty to help. She looked at him with an unblinking gaze and quickly said, "What would Young Master Qi like me to do? If it’s for Hua Xiaomo, I will naturally spare no effort."

Qi Lingfeng looked at the girl before him and then glanced at his beloved disciple, Zi Yunsui, lying in the bed. "My disciple, Zi Yunsui, once told me he was very fond of Hua Xiaomo. They have been together for five years, and they’ve established a bond that is difficult for others to break. At the same time, I believe this bond is one of reliance and attachment. But, perhaps it’s destiny that they can’t be together. Zi Yunsui encountered this situation, and I am very saddened. So I hope, if he can wake up one day, there will be someone by his side to take care of him and his future life. But I hope that person is not Hua Xiaomo."

After saying this, Qi Lingfeng looked up at the girl before him. He had studied psychology, and as a Feng Shui Master, he could easily discern people’s emotions. Thus, he was certain that the girl before him harbored an indefinable affection for Zi Yunsui. Perhaps it was not because they had shared some unforgettable experience in the past; rather, this period of careful caregiving had instilled in Ye Xiangxue the desire to look after him as if he were her own. In any case, he felt that the relationship between the two was not so simple.

Ye Xiangxue was stunned when she heard this, but an idea soon came to her. His gaze remained on her. Could it be he wanted her to take care of Zi Yunsui in the future? But she remembered Zi Yunsui saying he had no romantic interest in her.

"Young Master Qi, I feel that Zi Yunsui and I... it’s probably not possible," Ye Xiangxue said, her cheeks tinged with a shy blush.

Qi Lingfeng smiled and spoke slowly. "Impossibility is a matter of perception, Miss Ye. Why decide now? I believe that Zi Yunsui will eventually wake up. You, Ye Xiangxue, should also plan for your own future. But if Hua Xiaomo, for some reason, cannot make a decision, or if she were to once again regrettably miss her chance with my brother, I believe that is an outcome nobody wants to see."

After thinking for a moment, Ye Xiangxue looked back at Qi Lingfeng. "I will take good care of Zi Yunsui until he wakes up. As for Zi Yunsui’s choice, I cannot interfere. I respect his decision."

During these recent days, Hua Xiaomo had indeed rarely visited Zi Yunsui, but Ye Xiangxue knew Hua Xiaomo’s heart was always with Zi Yunsui. And as for Zi Yunsui, he had always been very fond of Hua Xiaomo. If it weren’t for the car accident, the two of them might have ended up together, perhaps even walked down the aisle. But life is unpredictable, and Zi Yunsui had this accident. Regardless, she would take care of him until he woke up; it was her responsibility. She had promised Hua Xiaomo that she would take good care of Zi Yunsui until he awoke. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

Qi Lingfeng watched her and smiled calmly. "Everyone has the right to pursue happiness, and also the right to refuse it. However, as for which right is most worth fighting for, I believe you are very clear, Miss Ye. Your actions will affect not only my disciple, Zi Yunsui, but also the future happiness of my friend Hua Xiaomo. So, I hope you can also seize your own happiness."

"That’s all I have to say. I truly hope Zi Yunsui wakes up soon. But I have a feeling it won’t be long before he really does wake up. And he will have a wonderful future and a happy life—a life that, I believe, you, Miss Ye, would also like to see. Right?" Qi Lingfeng said with a smile, then promptly left the hospital room without lingering further.

After seeing Qi Lingfeng off, Ye Xiangxue looked at the person on the bed for a long, long, silent time. At that moment, she didn’t know what to say, but there were things she still wanted to tell the person on the bed. So, she walked over softly.

Gently observing Zi Yunsui, she reached out, caressed his cheek, and spoke softly, "Zi Yunsui, it’s me, Ye Xiangxue. I don’t know if you heard what your master said to me just now. I understand his meaning too; he wants me to take care of your life from now on. You know, I am actually very willing to take care of you, but I don’t know what you’re thinking. You rejected me before, and that time truly made me feel awkward."

"But looking back, perhaps this is just fate between people, along with those past events. I believe these setbacks and hardships have all passed. All our lives will become very beautiful. Zi Yunsui, you must wake up soon. No matter what decision you make, I will take care of you until you do."

Ye Xiangxue spoke, her eyes filled with unspeakable tenderness. She looked at the man lying on the bed, a deep emotion welling up inside her. Taking care of him during this period, she felt she had given so much, yet she didn’t regret any of it. She knew that if only he could wake up, all her efforts would be worthwhile. So she hoped he would wake up soon; she would dedicate herself to caring for him, offering him even more and better attention.

The nurses and doctors had also said that for a patient nearing a vegetative state, one must be especially patient and understanding. Only with such care could the patient recover more quickly. Moreover, it was important to talk to him often, play music for him, and, crucially, give him full-body massages. This could help maintain his muscle activity and prevent stiffness and atrophy. She believed that Zi Yunsui could feel everything she was doing for him, could sense her devotion, regardless of what future they might or might not have together.

She didn’t regret anything she had done for him up to this point. For this man, she felt she could do many things, things she had never imagined herself capable of.