Transmigrated to Another World and Doted on by Everyone!-Chapter 201: The Deal

Thinking that Ding Yixin had asked to see him alone because it might be about Mother Rong’s condition, Rong Xingyu’s complexion could not help but pale slightly.

"...Is it about my mom’s illness?"

"No need to worry. Your mother’s current physical condition is relatively stable and already suitable for undergoing further surgical treatment."

"Really?" Upon hearing such good news, Rong Xingyu’s eyes instantly lit up.

He could not help but smile and before Ding Yixin could say anything else, he spoke to himself, "That’s really great!"

Watching how happy Rong Xingyu looked, Ding Yixin’s heart softened somewhat and the gaze he directed at Rong Xingyu became incomparably gentle.

Only at moments like this would the young man reveal a smile that matched his actual age.

Yet Ding Yixin sighed inwardly; he still had to be honest with Rong Xingyu. "Actually, before today, your mother secretly went to see my teacher, Doctor Lu."

Rong Xingyu looked at Ding Yixin and his heart gave an involuntary thud, a distinctly bad premonition rising within him.

"She wanted to give up on further treatment."

Rong Xingyu’s premonition came true.

He looked at the Ding Yixin in front of him, he opened his mouth, yet for a long while could not say a single word.

And unable to bear the helplessness in Rong Xingyu’s eyes at this moment, Ding Yixin raised his hand as if wanting to pull Rong Xingyu into an embrace.

But in the end, his hand restrained itself and came to rest on Rong Xingyu’s shoulder instead, patting it lightly in a soothing manner.

Feeling Rong Xingyu’s body trembling faintly, a trace of heartache flashed through Ding Yixin’s eyes.

Yet, contrary to expectation, Ding Yixin did not say anything, but instead remained silent together with Rong Xingyu.

No one knew how much time passed before Rong Xingyu finally lifted his head.

Although his eyes were already reddened, his gaze was unwaveringly resolute.

"Since there is a chance, then it must be treated," Rong Xingyu said.

But when he thought of the subsequent treatment costs, Rong Xingyu bit his lip and said with some difficulty, "As for the expenses... I wonder if the hospital could be a bit more flexible? Give me some time so I can think of a way..."

Looking at Rong Xingyu’s thin shoulders, unknown emotions surged in Ding Yixin’s eyes.

He said in a low voice, "This isn’t a small amount of money. How do you plan to think of a way?"

Hearing Ding Yixin’s question, Rong Xingyu instantly fell silent.

Even though it was the height of summer, Rong Xingyu felt his limbs turn icy cold and a few drops of cold sweat seeped from his temples.

That’s right! Where was he supposed to gather the money for the surgery?

But... was he supposed to watch helplessly as his mother gave up her hope of living and suffering from illness day after day until she died?

An overwhelming sense of powerlessness wrapped around Rong Xingyu.

Just then, he suddenly heard Ding Yixin say, "Yuyu, I can help you."

Like a drowning person suddenly finding a floating plank, or someone on the verge of dying of thirst in the desert finally reaching an oasis.

Rong Xingyu was so shocked that he did not even notice Ding Yixin’s overly familiar form of address.

"Dr. Ding... you, you’ll help me?"

Ding Yixin nodded. "I can help you advance the surgery costs first."

Rong Xingyu fell silent.

It was clearly only their first meeting today, yet why did he always instinctively trust this Dr. Ding? 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

So when he heard Ding Yixin say he would advance the medical expenses, Rong Xingyu truly felt tempted.

He actually did not harbor any suspicion toward the reason why Ding Yixin would be so enthusiastic toward a "stranger" he had just met.

"The money is lent to you. You can pay me back slowly in the future."

Seeing the hesitation on Rong Xingyu’s face, Ding Yixin continued, "I won’t charge you any interest, but I have one condition."

Hearing that there was a condition, Rong Xingyu instead calmed down. He looked at Ding Yixin. "What condition?"

Ding Yixin let out a low laugh.

"Be my boyfriend."

Rong Xingyu suddenly lifted his head, his eyes widening into perfect circles just like a startled little deer.

So Dr. Ding liked men...?

No, wait, why was that his first reaction?

Rong Xingyu secretly scolded himself in his heart. Shouldn’t he be asking...

"Why?"

Rong Xingyu looked at Ding Yixin in front of him and subconsciously gripping the old clothes on his body that had already been washed until they were faded white.

From his manner of speaking and behavior, it was obvious that Dr. Ding and he were not from the same world at all.

And Rong Xingyu also knew very well that he did not possess the ability to make someone fall in love at first sight.

So why him?

Looking at Rong Xingyu’s suddenly dejected mood, Ding Yixin sighed inwardly.

"I’m sorry, Dr. Ding, I, I..."

Rong Xingyu’s words of refusal were only spoken halfway before they choked in his throat, unable to come out any further.

"Don’t reject me just yet, Yuyu," Ding Yixin’s voice was extremely gentle as he gazed at Rong Xingyu’s reddened eyes. "I know this request is somewhat abrupt, but I really need your help right now."

"Eh? Help?" Rong Xingyu froze for a moment.

How did it turn into needing his help again?

"Not a real couple, could you help by pretending to be my boyfriend?"

Ding Yixin raised his hand to his mouth and coughing lightly as if a little embarrassed. "My family has been pressing me too hard lately, and my elder’s health isn’t very good, so I thought of this method. If you really mind..."

"I don’t mind!"

Rong Xingyu interrupted Ding Yixin’s words, only realizing afterward what he had done, and inevitably felt a bit awkward in hindsight.

His face flushed slightly, and his gaze drifted off to the side, not daring to meet Ding Yixin’s eyes directly.