20demayo Chapter 12
Chapter 12
She was trapped in an unknown place, surrounded by nothingness, as if she were in chaos, and she was all alone in the vast world.
The woman strolled forward, examining the woman closely, but found nothing particularly special. Suddenly, a serene and beautiful face flashed before her eyes, and she stopped in her tracks.
Not far away, a gaping hole was torn open, revealing a dark and deep hole that stood out conspicuously in the blank space. Without thinking, he lifted his foot and walked towards it until he was completely enveloped by a blinding white light and finally disappeared.
As Nalan Jingwen's consciousness gradually cleared, she felt a cool sensation flowing into her throat, eliminating the bloody taste in her mouth. She couldn't help but sigh and opened her mouth for more. But when a soft, slightly cool touch covered her, carrying a familiar icy fragrance, she suddenly realized what was happening and opened her eyes.
The first thing that catches the eye is Liu Qishan's handsome profile. He is holding her in one arm and a bowl in the other, taking a sip of water from the bowl into his mouth, a few drops of water spilling from the corner of his lips, alluring without him realizing it.
Nalan Jingwen's eyes darkened slightly, a hint of danger flashing in them. As those lips, glossy from being moistened with water, pressed down on his cheek again, he tilted his head, letting the lips land on his cheek.
The man's slender frame froze for a moment, then he swallowed the water in his mouth, letting it slide down his Adam's apple. A look of surprise flashed across his usually calm face, and his voice carried a hint of joy.
"woke up?"
Nalan Jingwen hummed in response and sat up from his embrace. Liu Qishan let her move as she pleased, remaining in the same spot.
She glanced back, her expression unreadable, then reached out to wipe the water from the corner of his mouth.
Liu Qishan felt her movement, his body stiffened slightly, and his expression froze for a moment, but he did not stop her. He only came back to his senses when the touch on his lips disappeared.
How long was I unconscious this time?
"Three days."
"Please take care of me."
Liu Qishan shook his head.
"Easy to do."
Now that he has saved her, he must take full responsibility for her.
Nalan Jingwen remained noncommittal, but tried to stand up and was surprised to find that he could move without any effort or pain.
He rolled up his sleeve, and his arms, which were originally covered in scars, became smooth and fair. Even the hideous wound on his wrist had disappeared without a trace.
She frowned slightly, subconsciously touching her wrist to make sure she didn't feel those hideous protrusions. The skin under her hand felt smooth. Not believing it, she tore open the clothes at her chest, and the fatal scar on her heart had completely disappeared without a trace.
Her injuries had completely healed, leaving no scars, and her skin was smooth and new, even better than before.
Before she could even feel happy, she tried to use her inner strength to check her body, only to find that her dantian was completely empty and devoid of any movement.
She quickly turned around and called to the man who had not yet made a move.
"Qishan, I can't mobilize my internal energy anymore."
Liu Qishan tilted his head slightly towards her. Hearing her call his name so affectionately, he was somewhat stunned. But upon hearing the next sentence, he immediately came to his senses and took her pulse.
As Nalan Jingwen watched Liu Qishan's expression gradually become serious, a bad premonition rose in his heart.
"how?"
Liu Qishan released her hand, his brows furrowing slightly as he said, "You used your internal energy to suppress that power and seal it in your dantian, which is why your dantian is so empty. If you can integrate that power, you can use it again."
This means that her limited internal energy could only barely suppress the power, leaving her with no extra internal energy to use.
Nalan Jingwen raised an eyebrow. "So I can't use internal energy anymore, and I've become an ordinary person?"
Liu Qishan nodded, "That's one way to understand it."
He pulled his hand back and helped Liu Qishan to his feet.
She wasn't disappointed about not having internal energy. After all, she was just an ordinary person before, and whether she had internal energy or not made no difference to her, except for some inconvenience.
Seeing her silence, Liu Qishan assumed she was sad and raised his hand to take hers, but then remembered something and lowered his hand again.
Nalan Jingwen lowered her eyes, said nothing, and quietly took his hand, imagining the soft touch.
The hand in his palm twitched slightly, trying to pull away, but she gripped it tightly, so he stopped struggling.
"It's okay, don't worry."
Liu Qishan lowered his head, seemingly lost in thought, his lifeless gaze fixed on the two people's clasped hands.
After a long while, he raised his head again and "stared" at her.
"I will help you find a solution."
Liu Qishan's expression was serious, which surprised Nalan Jingwen, but he didn't say much, only saying, "I believe you."
Liu Qishan then smiled again, his bright and dazzling smile making her slightly dazed.
When his gaze fell upon the dark circles under his eyes, his expression turned serious.
"You've worked hard these past few days, take a good rest."
Liu Qishan shook his head and opened his mouth as if to say something, but Nalan Jingwen interrupted him in advance, as if he knew what he was going to say.
"Your health is the most important thing. Only when you are well-rested will you have the energy to find your way home."
Liu Qishan blinked, pursed his lips and remained silent. After thinking for a while, he nodded in agreement.
Nalan Jingwen stared at him as he slept, sitting beside him, watching his sleeping face as his breathing gradually became steady, a faint sorrow between his brows.
Not quite satisfied, I reached out and straightened him up until his sleeping face gradually became peaceful.
My gaze swept over his face inch by inch, from his smooth forehead, high nose bridge, thin lips, Adam's apple...
Ultimately, it ended up in his scarred hands.
Originally, those hands should have been as white as jade and as slender as green onions, but they have become what they are now because of her, which makes her feel guilty and heartbroken.
She was grateful to Liu Qishan. He was the first person she met here, the first person who made her feel at ease. He saved her life and took good care of her. Now, he was taking care of her day and night while she was in a coma.
Even friends had never gone to such lengths, and to him, I was nothing more than a stranger he had picked up in the snow, a wounded and sick person.
A doctor who goes to such lengths for her patients truly embodies great love, and she admires her greatly.
She never hides her admiration for outstanding people, especially since he is a man.
To live as a man in this harsh and cruel world, facing more doubts, criticisms, and dangers, yet still maintain a childlike heart, is undoubtedly even more admirable.
It's already hard enough to just live, but he still lives for what he loves, and that has never changed.
Therefore, it was fortunate for her to know Liu Qishan.
She lowered her eyes, grasped those hands, and remained indifferent.
Since that's the case, if he betrays her in the future, no matter the reason, she will forgive him once and not pursue the matter further. From then on, they will go their separate ways.
This is a one-time event.
Nalan Jingwen always prepared for the worst. From birth, she was destined to be extraordinary and unable to possess what ordinary people could easily have.