Chapter 26

Chapter 26

Shen Muyun waited a moment before the system finally fluttered out, its wings seemingly singed with residual electrical traces. "Host Master..."

Seeing the system in such a state, Shen Muyun sensed something was amiss. He had never seen it look so peculiar. "What happened to you? I called you earlier, but there was no response. Was there no signal, or were you asleep? If you were asleep, that's dereliction of duty."

The system spun in the air. "Well, Host Master, it seems something was interfering with my signal earlier. I was trapped in a closed, dark space the whole time. Host Master, how did you end up like this? Who did this to you?"

Shen Muyun let out a cold laugh. "I was kidnapped. I called for you, but you weren't there. I had to rely on myself. You're lucky my fighting skills were online. This time, Lu Huainan was the first to rush to save me. By the way, system, does this Lu Huainan have some kind of past-life connection with me?"

The system shook its head. "Host Master, even if there were, it would be from a past life. Isn't there a saying in your human world that when people are reincarnated, they cross a place called the Naihe Bridge, drink Meng Po’s soup, and forget everything from their past lives? How could memories from a previous life carry over to this one?"

Come to think of it, Shen Muyun bit his lip. How could he have asked such an absurd question?

A faint rustle of footsteps came from outside the door, and the system instantly vanished into thin air.

Shen Muyun lay down obediently, waiting for Lu Huainan to enter.

"Dr. Qi, your prediction was correct. He started running a fever just now. The IV is almost finished. Should we add anything else?"

Qi Beichen and Lu Huainan entered the bedroom one after the other. Shen Muyun quietly closed his eyes, feeling a strange sense of embarrassment.

Qi Beichen scanned him with a thermometer gun. "38.5 degrees. Not too bad, not too serious. Let me take a look at the wounds."

As Qi Beichen spoke, he was about to lift the blanket when Shen Muyun suddenly opened his eyes, meeting Qi Beichen’s striking peach-blossom eyes. Damn, it really was the cardiothoracic surgeon who had saved him back then. They looked exactly alike, as if cast from the same mold. He had never observed him this closely before.

"Um, Mr. Shen, is there something on my face?"

Shen Muyun immediately averted his gaze and laughed awkwardly. "N-no, I was just zoning out."

He didn’t notice the inexplicable emotion flashing in Lu Huainan’s eyes beside him.

"In that case, President Lu, I’ll add a dose of antipyretic and see how it works. As for the wounds, you can check them. It seems Mr. Shen doesn’t want me to examine him. Check if there’s any redness around the wounds. If there is, clean and bandage them again. It shouldn’t be a big problem."

Lu Huainan nodded. "Thank you. Is there anything else we need to pay attention to, like diet or something?"

"Just eat something light. Rest for ten days to half a month, and he should recover. There’s only a little bruising on his face—it won’t affect his looks."

Ouch, is Lu Huainan a lookist? Shen Muyun thought to himself. Up close, Lu Huainan was still handsome. Who knows how many exes a charismatic playboy like him had? He immediately shook his head. What a strange thought. What did it matter how many exes he had? It didn’t. These weird thoughts needed to fly away.

Seeing Shen Muyun shaking his head repeatedly, Lu Huainan placed a hand on his forehead. "Brother Yun, are you uncomfortable? Or dizzy?"

Shen Muyun’s lips twitched. "Um, it’s nothing. I was just thinking about some random things and got a bit carried away."

Well, Qi Beichen had just witnessed their intimacy. After a night without proper rest, he pursed his lips. "Well, if there’s nothing else, I’ll go sleep next door. Call me if you need anything."

Lu Huainan nodded. "Dr. Qi, the antipyretic injection."

"I’ll bring it over in a moment. I’ll go prepare the medicine next door."

Shen Muyun tugged at the blanket and immediately turned on his side. No, this was the main quest. If he succeeded, he could earn tokens. He had to tough it out.

After seeing Qi Beichen off, Lu Huainan turned around to find Shen Muyun burying himself deeply in the blanket like an ostrich. He walked over and firmly pulled the blanket down.

"Brother Yun, it’s not good to stay buried like that. What’s wrong? Your face is even redder than before. Is the fever getting worse? Let me check."

Lu Huainan’s hand was about to touch Shen Muyun’s forehead when Shen Muyun grabbed it. "Um, Huainan, have you treated your wounds? Earlier..."

Lu Huainan nodded. "I took care of them when I went to get Dr. Qi. It’s not serious—just some surface wounds."

Shen Muyun recalled Lu Huainan’s demeanor earlier in the warehouse. He was like a machine, grabbing Water Brother’s head and slamming it against the wall. The scene still sent chills down his spine. What was that all about?

"Huainan, earlier in the warehouse..."

Lu Huainan’s eyes darkened. He sat beside Shen Muyun, lifted a corner of the blanket, and carefully examined his wounds, confirming one by one that they weren’t inflamed before feeling relieved.

"Hmm? What about the warehouse?"

Shen Muyun pursed his lips. "It’s just... you... were you too worked up?"

Lu Huainan paused for a moment, then smiled at Shen Muyun. "When I saw Brother Yun in that state, I lost control. Maybe I never mentioned it, but I was once part of the Navy SEALs. Those combat techniques probably came from that time."

Shen Muyun was skeptical but accepting. Lu Huainan had looked terrifying at that moment, as if he had gone mad.

"Mm, but, my brother..."

"Hmm? Brother Yun, don’t overthink it. Your body isn’t in a condition to stress too much right now. We can think about those things later. If you want to see my skills, once you’re better, we can go to the shooting range and try it out."

Shen Muyun nodded. Seeing that Lu Huainan was unwilling to explain further, he let it go. Still, his waist ached dully, and it was truly uncomfortable.

"Brother Yun, does it still hurt here?"

Lu Huainan gently poked Shen Muyun’s waist. A tingling feeling traveled up his spine. Why did it feel somewhat pleasurable?

"Maybe it’s from being hit and kicked a few times earlier. Luckily, I can still move. It shouldn’t be a big problem. Don’t worry."

Lu Huainan lifted the blanket and examined Shen Muyun’s waist. It was covered in bruises, with the most severe areas turning deep purple. He felt inexplicably upset, as if some emotion was about to surface.

Seeing Lu Huainan silent, Shen Muyun continued, "Huainan, it’s fine. I’ll recover in a few days. You should rest properly. I can see dark circles under your eyes."

Lu Huainan smiled. "Is Brother Yun concerned about me? I’m fine. I’ll rest in a bit. Liuyun will be here soon. We’ll probably have to visit the police station in a few days."

Shen Muyun nodded but ultimately couldn’t resist the sleepiness and closed his eyes, falling asleep.

Lu Huainan gazed at Shen Muyun’s sleeping face, a smile turning up the corners of his lips. "Brother Yun, you’re mine."

"Knock, knock, knock..."

A series of knocks sounded at the door.

Lu Huainan immediately got up to open the door, gesturing for quiet to the person outside. Shen Liuyun saw Shen Muyun lying quietly and spoke with Lu Huainan at the doorway.

"How is everything here, Huainan?"

"Not bad. Just surface wounds. Dr. Qi has taken care of them. It’s not a big problem. He was injected with sedatives and anesthetics. Now that he’s relaxed, the medication has taken full effect. He’ll probably sleep for a long time."

Shen Liuyun nodded and glanced at Lu Huainan’s face. "You’re injured too. Why haven’t you gotten treated?"

Lu Huainan touched the corner of his mouth. "It’s not serious. Dr. Qi already checked it earlier. It’s nothing major. You should worry more about Muyun. His condition is much more serious than mine. Dr. Qi said he needs an antipyretic injection. Since you’re here to keep an eye on him, I need to review a document my secretary sent over."

"Alright, go ahead. We're grateful for your help."

Lu Huainan turned around, waved at Shen Liuyun, and disappeared around the corner.

Shen Liuyun pushed the door open, looked at Shen Muyun breathing evenly on the bed, and sat down on a chair nearby. He picked up an orange, casually peeled it, and placed the slices on a small plate beside him.

"Knock, knock, knock..."

Shen Liuyun got up to open the door. "Dr. Qi."

"I'm here to give the fever shot. Hmm? President Shen, where's President Lu? I also need to give him an antibiotic shot and treat the wound on his face."

"He said there was a document that needed signing. He should be in the study now."

Qi Beichen tapped the needle, and the needle tip pierced Shen Muyun's skin. Perhaps due to a muscle reaction, he stiffened slightly before going completely still.

"Alright then, President Shen, keep an eye on him. If the fever shot doesn't work, let me know promptly. I'll go find President Lu now."

"Thanks, I appreciate it."

Qi Beichen left the room and, relying on memory, headed to Lu Huainan's study. However, after knocking and finding no one there, he felt a little uneasy.

After leaving Shen Liuyun, Lu Huainan did not go to the study. Even the so-called contract was merely an excuse. He went to the gym, picked up a pair of boxing gloves, and faced the punching bag expressionlessly, throwing punch after punch. The empty gym echoed only with the sound of his strikes.

Lu Huainan seemed unstoppable, staring at the punching bag as if seeing Water Brother from that time. He even felt some regret for having gone too easy on him back then—after all, Shen Muyun's condition was all caused by this Water Brother.

Qi Beichen searched around before finally finding Lu Huainan in the gym. "President Lu, so you're here."

"It's you, Dr. Qi. What's up?"

"Of course—your antibiotic shot, and the wound on your face still needs treatment. Also, your emotional state..."

Lu Huainan smiled. "I'm strong and healthy. These minor injuries are nothing. As for my emotions? Dr. Qi, I think I'm perfectly fine now. No issues. I'll rest when I'm tired, so don't worry."

Dr. Qi nodded. "Alright then, make sure to treat the wound carefully. It wouldn't be good if it scars."

"I understand. Thanks for checking on me, Dr. Qi."