Su Minghan's hair wasn't completely dry yet. He was lying on the edge of the hospital bed, staring blankly with red eyes. The raindrops outside the window were hitting the glass, making a ticking sound as if they were eager to break in.
He didn't know why he was feeling so miserable.
Maybe it was because he felt that his hard - won relationship with Xiao Shujing had reached a precarious state.
Or maybe it was because he regretted the harsh words he had said.
But most of all, it was the guilt he felt towards Tian Danni.
It was also a rainy day that day. If Su Minghan had paid a bit more attention and cared about her, things wouldn't have ended up like this.
"Water..."
A weak word made him snap back to reality and straighten up instantly.
"What did you say?"
Su Minghan put his ear close to the oxygen mask and asked in a low voice.
"Water... so thirsty..." Tian Danni squinted her eyes and said weakly, voicing her inner desire.
"Okay, okay, right away."
He rubbed his sore eyes, not wanting her to notice anything unusual.
Men always cared about their pride and didn't want to show their vulnerable side.
Su Minghan supported Tian Danni's neck and carefully fed her water.
"Cough, cough, cough!"
He was so clumsy that he not only failed to feed much water but also made her choke.
"Sorry, sorry."
"You're really clumsy."
After being choked, Tian Danni's head was buzzing from coughing.
"Sorry, I've never done this kind of thing before. It's my first time."
Su Minghan explained self - reproachfully, his eyes hanging down innocently.
"Have you been crying?"
She keenly noticed the redness and swelling at the corners of his eyes.
"You're seeing things. Lie down quickly." He flatly denied it.
Tian Danni was weakly breathing in oxygen, showing a pale smile.
"If you've cried, just admit it. Don't pretend. Tell me what's wrong?"
Although she had just been choked, her dry throat had been moistened a lot.
She could also speak a few normal sentences.
Su Minghan stubbornly insisted, "Do you think I'm the kind of guy who cries?
"I'm as tough as they come."
Actually, Tian Danni had sensed it before.
When she was in a daze, she heard him sniffling beside her.
To be honest, when she first woke up and saw Bo Jingyu instead of him, she was a bit disappointed. But she could understand.
Su Minghan now belonged to Xiao Shujing, and she had no reason to keep him here.
But when she woke up this time, he was quietly sitting beside her.
Like a knight guarding a princess, he never left.
Tian Danni was somewhat touched.
"I'm really sorry about the endorsement thing."
Su Minghan suddenly stopped talking, and his exaggerated expression turned solemn.
"It's not your fault. Just focus on getting better."
"That day I was too self - assertive. If I hadn't meddled, none of these things would have happened, and I even dragged others down..."
He interrupted her with a smile, "I understand you."
"Given the situation at that time, even if it were to happen all over again, you wouldn't stand by and do nothing. The fewer guys like Li Rui in the business world, the better. Otherwise, I'd have to force a fake smile and make small talk with him."
"You've actually done me a big favor."
Tian Danni looked at him in surprise.
Especially the words "I understand you" left her a bit confused.
What did Su Minghan mean?
Was he just saying nice words to comfort her, or was there more to it?
Just as she was wondering, the door of the ward suddenly opened.
Xiao Shujing gasped for breath as she looked at them, with all her emotions written on her face.
" Minghan, I need to talk to you."
"This is a hospital. Can you show some professional courtesy?"
Su Minghan's smile faded, and he said coldly, "Look at how sick Tian Danni is. You just barge in without even knocking. Is that appropriate?"
"I... I have something urgent to talk to you about. I didn't think that much."
He sneered in disbelief, "Didn't think that much? Well, you never think about other people's feelings. You only care about yourself."
Su Minghan got up, put one hand in his pocket, comforted Tian Danni a few words, then brushed past Xiao Shujing, saying, "Come out with me."
This unfamiliar tone made her heart ache.
The window at the end of the corridor was half - open, and cold wind was constantly blowing in.
She shrank her neck from the cold. She had rushed out in a hurry and hadn't worn a thick coat.
" Minghan, can you close the window? I'm a bit cold."
"I think it's quite refreshing."
When he said this, his eyes were fixed on the window outside, not even looking at her.
This attitude made Xiao Shujing lose most of her intention to apologize. With a sullen face, she questioned, "What do you mean?"
Su Minghan turned his face, with a cold expression, "Why did you skip class and come here? Don't tell me your brother came to you and told you tales?"
"Things aren't what you think. Please listen to my explanation!"
She was so anxious that she didn't know what to do, and her voice even had a hint of sobbing.
"Okay, I'll give you a chance to explain." Although he was angry, he managed to hold back his temper so as not to lose his composure in front of her.
"Yueyue and Shuyuan never told me about this. I had absolutely no idea! If you hadn't called me today, I wouldn't even have known things had gotten this serious."
Xiao Shujing stepped forward and grabbed his sleeve, her eyes full of pleading.
"You have to believe me."
Su Minghan looked into her sincere eyes and didn't know how to judge for a moment. If he forgave her, he would feel sorry for Tian Danni. If he didn't, there might be an invisible rift in their relationship.
But he softened his heart in the end.
He couldn't bear to see her sad, and he certainly didn't want to wrong her.
"I believe you."
He held her cold little face, and his expression softened a lot.
"I was just too emotional just now. I didn't think about your feelings."
As Su Minghan said this, he closed the window tightly.
This considerate gesture made Xiao Shujing feel much better.
Her eyes were slightly red, and she shook her head, "I can understand you."
"How's Tian Danni's condition?"
"It's stabilized. She'll be able to leave the hospital after a period of rest."
"That's good. I hope she won't hold a grudge against me because of this."
Su Minghan smiled and said directly, "Don't worry. She's not a petty person. As long as you explain the reason, she won't be so fussy."
"... You seem to know her so well?" Xiao Shujing was a bit jealous.
It didn't feel right to hear her boyfriend chatting so casually about another woman.
"What's wrong with that? She's my employee. Of course I know her. Otherwise, how can I find suitable advertising and film resources for her?" He knew exactly what she was thinking. With just a few casual words, he managed to turn the tense situation around.
A smile reappeared on her face, "You really do worry a lot."
"What can I do? Being a boss isn't easy."
Seeing that the atmosphere was much more harmonious than before, Xiao Shujing finally brought up her idea.
"I'm not sure if I should say this."
Su Minghan generously pulled her into his arms, "Go ahead."
"About Yueyue and Shuyuan dropping out of school, can you take it back?"
His smile gradually faded, "Why?"