Chapter 137 Traitor
Over the next two days, I recovered steadily under the care of my family. But there is an old saying: It takes a hundred days to heal a broken bone. That means it would take three months for me to fully recover.
I thought there were still many things that had not been resolved. I wondered how Jingjing was doing now. Was she still being held captive by her father? Was she suffering? The company was going to start researching and developing new products right after the New Year, but how could I go to work in my current state?
I was extremely anxious and hoped that the injury would heal within two or three days so that I could do the many things I wanted to do.
After Xu Shu left that night, she never came again. I know that her identity is special and her every move is highly watched by the media. If she often comes to my place, she will inevitably be discovered by the paparazzi. However, she is worried that Hua Qiming will continue to harm me, so she still left two bodyguards to take turns to protect me at the door of the ward.
I was lying on the hospital bed, bored and lazy, thinking about two things all day long. The first one was of course my longing for Jingjing. Since I spent a night with her, I have fallen in love with this woman with all my heart. I miss her all the time and wish I could see her right away. But sometimes I am also in pain. After being beaten up by Jingjing's father, I hate Hua Qiming to the core and can never forgive him easily. But he is Jingjing's biological father after all. If I retaliate against him, I don't know what Jingjing will think? What should I do? What choice will she make when facing her relatives and lovers?
I know this will make Jingjing very painful, so I am also very painful. I really can't bear to let Jingjing make such a cruel choice, but if I have to let it go so easily, I will never be willing!
I was at a loss as to what to do. I thought I'd better wait until I see Jingjing. A gentleman's revenge is never too late!
The second thing that worried me was that I hadn't smoked for two days! Oh my god! For a super smoker like me, this was more painful than killing me. Xu Shu whispered a lot to my sister before leaving that night. Later, my sister told me that she had explained clearly that I was not her boyfriend. My sister's future sister-in-law was actually someone else, but for some reason she couldn't come to see me for the time being.
The next day, my sister kept pestering me to abandon that girlfriend and pursue the big star Xu. She also said that she didn't like any other women except Xu Shu!
I didn't know whether to laugh or cry! How could the big star Xu be so easy to pursue? What was her identity? What was my identity? How could it be possible for her and I? Besides, Jingjing had deep feelings for me, I could never let her down!
It's useless to say these to my sister, so I never mention them. The most hateful thing about Xu Shu is that she actually told my sister not to smoke. She is my sister's idol, and the power of idols is infinite. So no matter how I begged and tempted my sister, she just wouldn't agree to my request to smoke. Ouch! This is really going to kill me! Whenever I feel extremely uncomfortable due to the urge to smoke, I don't care whether Xu Shu is my friend or not. I always hate her so much that I curse the big star Xu!
Fortunately, such hard days did not last long. On the evening of the third day of the New Year, the little witch Xu Xin came!
It was my father's turn to take care of me that day. When Xu Xin came in and saw me, she couldn't help crying. She cried with great heartache: "Brother Tang Qian! How did you become like this?" Then she threw herself beside me and burst into tears.
I gave my father a look. The old man was not stupid. He coughed and left the ward.
I smiled and said to Xu Xin: "Xiao Xin, why are you here?"
When Xu Xin saw my father had gone out, she even more boldly hugged my neck, pressed her little face against mine, and cried, "I just arrived at my sister's house and heard from my sister that you were injured and hospitalized. I was almost scared to death! How could this happen? Weren't you fine on New Year's Eve?"
I struggled to get up and said, "Xiao Xin, don't do this, my dad is still outside! Come, help me sit up first!"
Xu Xin let me go, hugged me and sat up, and propped up my back with a pillow . Then she gently stroked the bandages on my body and said with tears in her eyes: "Did you have a car accident or were you beaten? Why are you wrapped so horribly? Ouch, it really hurts me, what on earth is going on?"
I smiled and said, "It's okay, I was just careless. Look at you crying, someone who didn't know would think I was dead! Okay, don't cry, come on, smile!"
Xu Xin sat next to me and said angrily, "You are so badly injured, how can I still laugh?" Then she hugged me and sobbed.
Seeing Xu Xin's true feelings, I was also quite moved. But I couldn't stand her being so intimate with me. I frowned and thought of a plan. I said, "You're here just in time! I was just about to ask you to do something!"
Xu Xin wiped her tears and asked, "What's the matter?"
I glanced at the door and lowered my voice and said, "Xiao Xin, I know you are the best to me. Brother, I want to ask you for a favor. Please go outside and buy me a pack of cigarettes. The doctor here doesn't allow me to smoke. I am so sad!"
Xu Xin was stunned for a moment and asked, "Is that it?"
"Really? Brother, I beg you! All my family members have been bribed by your sister. They don't care about my pain and won't let me smoke. It's been several days. You know I'm a heavy smoker. It's very sad to be without cigarettes. So if you really care about me, please help me buy a pack of cigarettes, but be careful not to let my family see it!"
Xu Xin said angrily and amusedly: "If she really cares about you, she would help you buy cigarettes? It's my sister who doesn't allow you to smoke? She... really cares about you!"
I said, "Your sister is abusing me! I know you wouldn't do that, right? Go, come back soon, I'm waiting!"
Xu Xin pouted and said, "You're acting like an underground worker! Humph! What's good about smoking? I don't approve of you smoking, but since my sister doesn't allow you to smoke, I have to support you!"
I said happily, "Yes, yes! I know Xiaoxin, you are the best. I love you well. Remember to buy Hongtashan cigarettes, ten yuan a pack. Also, buy a disposable lighter and give it to me quietly."
Xu Xin snorted first, then asked me with a blushing face: "What's the benefit if I buy it for you?"
I was sweating and said, "You can ask for anything. Go! My sister will be here to take over soon. She will obey your orders. It will be bad if she is discovered!"
Xu Xin smiled: "Yes! That's what you said! Okay! I'll go right away!"
I was overjoyed and nodded to encourage her. Xu Xin rolled her eyes at me and turned to leave. I heard her say, "Hello, Mr. Tang!"
"Great! Xiaoxin! I never thought your sister is Xu Shu!"
"Haha! Dad Tang, I'm going to buy some things. I'll be back soon!"
A few seconds later, my dad came in. He sat next to me, looked at me, and sighed, "I think that child likes you very much! Xiaoqian, you can't deceive that little girl!"
My father usually doesn't talk much, but every time he does, his words carry a lot of weight. I hurriedly asked, "Dad! Look at what you said, don't you know your son?"
My father was silent for a while, then he said, "It is because I know you too well that I say this. You are too kind, are you afraid of hurting this little girl? Oh! You... just take care of yourself!"
I lowered my head and could only say, "Dad...I understand!"
My father stopped talking and sat aside. After a while, Xu Xin came back. My father nodded and smiled, "You guys chat!" Then he went out again. Xu Xin took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket, waved it in front of me, and smiled, "I bought it!"
My eyes lit up and I said excitedly, "Quick! Open it and give me one."
But Xu Xin put the cigarette behind him and squinted his eyes and said, "Don't be in a hurry. Fulfill the favor you promised me first."
I said anxiously, "What's the benefit? Can we talk about it later? My sister is coming soon, and I won't have time to draw by then. Hurry up and give it to me!"
Xu Xin unpacked the cigarette box calmly, took out a cigarette, and waved it in front of me. He smiled and said, "You really want to smoke, right? That depends on whether you are sincere!"
I was drooling with greed and wanted to grab the cigarette, but I couldn't move my hand. I had no choice but to beg, "Xiao Xin, I beg you, I will agree to whatever you ask, okay? Give it to me quickly, stop torturing me!"
Xu Xinge smiled and said, "Look at your determination! If you were captured by the Kuomintang before liberation, wouldn't you be a traitor?"
I said with a smile: "These are not the same thing, how can they be mixed up? Will you give it to me or not? If you don't, I'll be angry!"
Xu Xin smiled and actually put her little face in front of me and said, "Here! But you have to kiss me, otherwise it won't be that easy to give it to you!"
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I suddenly remembered what my father had said to me just now, and I was shocked! Although Xu Xin likes me very much, she is still a child after all. I can be good to her without hurting her, but I must never do anything that goes against human ethics. Otherwise, when Xu Xin grows up, she will hate me even more!
I really want to smoke, I'm going crazy! But you want me to do something to hurt a little girl in exchange, I... can't do it!
I stared at the cigarette in her hand, sighed and said, "If you don't give it to me... forget it, I don't deserve to be a traitor!"
Xu Xin said disappointedly, "You can't even give me a kiss? How stingy! I was just joking, I don't really think you're a traitor!" She pouted and put the cigarette into my mouth, saying, "Here you go! Smoker!"
I was overjoyed and said in a hurry: "Quick! Light it up for me!"
Xu Xin took out a lighter and lit it for me with a "click". While I was inhaling heavily, she gave me a wet kiss on the cheek.
I almost choked on my cigarette and yelled, "Xiao Xin!"
Xu Xin ignored me and sat beside me contentedly. She stretched out her little hand and hugged me tightly, saying softly, "I will take care of you these few days. I won't leave!"
I was speechless! I forgot to smoke the cigarette in my mouth. I just felt so much pressure in my heart. I didn't want to hurt such a kind and affectionate little girl too early. What should I do?
Xu Xin reached out to take the cigarette from my mouth, brushed off the ash for me, and put it back into my mouth. She rested her head on my shoulder and said, "What are you thinking about? Brother Tang Qian... I wish I could grow up quickly. I am willing to take care of you for the rest of my life and stay by your side forever. No matter what I do, I will listen to you and will never be disobedient!"
I smoked silently, but I felt miserable. I knew that one day, I would inevitably hurt this innocent and lovely girl. I hoped that time would not come too early, so that she would be mentally prepared enough...
The door was pushed open, and my sister Tang Ying opened it while saying to the person outside, "Dad, go back and have some rest!" Then she came in with a thermos bottle. She turned around and saw Xu Xin and I snuggling together, and first blinked in disbelief, then shouted, "Brother! How dare you...smoke secretly?"
I knew something was wrong when I saw my younger sister coming in, so I took another deep breath. Tang Ying rushed over to me in a rage and tried to snatch the cigarette from my mouth, but Xu Xin stopped her and said, "Sister Xiaoying, just let him smoke. Brother Tang Qian is feeling very uncomfortable."
"No! Your sister specifically instructed that he cannot take even a puff of cigarette!" Tang Ying said as she tried to pounce on him. Xu Xin had no choice but to hug her tightly.
I took another puff proudly and said, "I've already taken it, what else can you do to me? Haha!" But I thought to myself: What kind of world is this? My sister is helping others torture me, while other people's sisters are helping me. Isn't this the opposite?
My sister was angry and anxious, struggling to speak: "Xiao Xin, let me go! I...I want to report to Sister Xu!" But Xiao Xin said: "Sister Xiao Ying, forget it, just smoke one, nothing will happen."
"No! I promised your sister! I failed in my duty!"
Oh my! The real traitor has appeared!
During the quarrel, I finished my cigarette. Xu Xin let go of my sister with a smile, letting her come over and snatch the cigarette butt from my mouth, throwing it on the ground in anger.
I looked like a dead pig that was not afraid of boiling water, and I even had a satisfied expression on my face after smoking a cigarette!
Tang Ying gritted her teeth in hatred! She put down the thermos in her hand, and then took out her cell phone from under my pillow and said, "You... just wait! I'll talk to Sister Xu now and see if you have the face to see her!"
I don't care. Xu Shu is just my friend. What right does she have to control me? Xu Xin was shocked and hurriedly stopped her, saying, "Sister Xiaoying... can you please stop hitting me? Brother Tang Qian is also your brother! Just turn a blind eye!"
Tang Ying snorted, rolled his eyes at her and said, "It is precisely because he is my biological brother that I care about him! You don't care about him so you don't care about my brother's life or death, right?"
Xu Xin said aggrievedly: "Who said I don't care about your brother? Isn't it just... a cigarette? What's the big deal?"
I opened my mouth and said, "Xiao Xin, let her beat me. I don't believe it. Is it illegal for me to smoke a cigarette? Who cares?"
My sister glared at me, picked up her phone, pressed a number, and dialed the number. Unexpectedly, Xu Shu even told my sister the phone number. It seems that this anti-smoking alliance is well organized!
Soon the call was connected, and my sister just called out, "Sister Xu!" She was about to cry. Then she continued, "Sister Xu, I'm sorry. My brother is so hateful. He secretly smoked when I was not around! And Xiaoxin is an accomplice. She must have bought the cigarettes! I told them that they didn't listen. I don't care! Sister Xu, you must take measures!"
After a while, Tang Ying handed the phone to Xu Xin and said, "Your sister asked you to answer the phone. See if you have anything else to say!" Xu Xin glanced at me in panic. I nodded and said, "Give me the phone."
Xu Xin was relieved, and quickly took the phone and put it to my ear. I said in a deep voice: "Hello! Xu Shu, it's me!"
"You... Hey! The doctor specifically told you not to smoke or drink during your recovery. Why didn't you listen?"
"Xu Shu, I know you're doing this for my own good, but I'm a heavy smoker, and there's nothing I can do about it. If I can't smoke, I'd rather die than live. Just let me fend for myself! Also, don't blame your sister for anything. I forced her to buy it, it's none of her business."
"Tang Qian! You...Okay! I don't believe it! From now on, your sister and I will take turns watching you. If you don't completely eradicate your smoking addiction, I will take your surname!" After saying that, the phone was immediately disconnected.
I smiled bitterly and thought: Don't take it so seriously? Why would you, a superstar, pick on a nobody like me? Did I provoke you? Oh! Jingjing is still the best! At least she really loves me and will never make me do something I don't want to do!
I signaled Xu Xin to put the phone away, and Xu Xin asked carefully: "My sister...what did she say?"
I shook my head and sighed, "I think your sister is really too busy now. Isn't she meddling in too many things? It's a headache!"
Xu Xin lowered her head and whispered, "Didn't I tell you everything? Don't you understand? Is she coming over?"
I was about to ask her what she understood, but my sister sat down on the bed with the thermos bottle in her hand and said unhappily, "It's time to eat! It would be best if Sister Xu came over! I want to see if you have the guts to smoke your cigarette in front of her!"
I sighed in my heart and thought, "Why? Is it against the law for me to smoke a cigarette? Why is it so difficult? Freedom! Freedom! I finally understand the profound meaning of long live freedom."
My sister opened the thermos and was about to feed me when Xu Xin's phone rang. She looked down and said, "It's someone named Fan Yunting calling. Do you want to answer it?"
I said, "Of course! That's the boss of my company, he put the phone to my ear."
The call was connected, and Fan Yunting sighed and said, "Tang Qian? I... feel uncomfortable and want to talk to someone. Are you free tonight?"
