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The symbol for positive infinity was meticulously drawn with claw-like strokes, puncturing through the back of the paper.
In a low voice, Yu Baihan tried to console the defeated expression on Zhong Bingqi’s face, saying, “Don’t be upset.”
Zhong Bingqi responded apathetically, “Be honest..”
After he finished speaking, he put the medical record away.
He confidently strode towards the door once again.
Once he left, Yu Baihan gazed down at the spread-out medical records on the bed. After a brief pause, he turned to Lu Huan beside him and asked, “Is his salary truly enough?”
Lu Huan looked out of the window, hands in his pockets, his Adam’s apple bobbing slightly as he replied, “It should be.”
Yu Baihan couldn’t help but think, ‘Well, it should be.’
Zhong Bingqi is probably just feeling the pressure at work, and it’s only natural to let off steam.
With the guilt put aside, Yu Baihan was ready to make a move. “Shall we still adhere to the doctor’s orders?”
Lu Huan responded, “We should follow the doctor’s advice.”
Yu Baihan’s eyes lit up, and his heart raced at the thought of an unlimited number of times per week!
But then, a strong hand grabbed him.
Lu Huan lifted Yu Baihan, who was immersed in anticipation, and they headed towards the door. “Except for the angry suggestion.”
Yu Baihan inquired, “Where are you going now?”
With measured steps, Lu Huan replied, “To exercise.”
“…”
Except for the invalidated “unlimited times a week,” all the other doctor’s orders in the medical records were followed diligently.
In the gym on the third floor.
Lu Huan flipped over Yu Baihan, who lay sprawled on the yoga mat after working out. “I’ve lasted longer than last time, and I’m making progress.”
Yu Baihan turned over like a lethargic fish, unresponsive.
Lu Huan wiped his sweaty forehead and reminded him, “Don’t forget, you still have a regular psychological consultation.”
Yu Baihan held his face with his hand and responded, “Understood, Doctor.”
“…” Lu Huan skipped over the playful banter, “Have you scheduled an appointment?”
“It’s on Friday afternoon, around three o’clock.”
The hand on Yu Baihan’s forehead was removed.
Lu Huan lowered his head and checked his phone’s schedule.
Yu Baihan, standing up, glanced at the screen. He saw that Lu Huan had a business collaboration scheduled for that afternoon.
In consideration, he said, “You don’t have to accompany me if you have work. You can have Hua Wu take me to the appointment.”
Lu Huan furrowed his brows, appearing lost in thought.
Yu Baihan added, “The same doctor will be on duty on Friday as last time.”
“…”
Lu Huan fell silent for a moment, then switched off his phone screen and spoke softly, “Call me if you need anything.”
Yu Baihan glanced at him, realizing that he had understood.
…
On Friday, Hua Wu chauffeured Yu Baihan to the hospital.
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Hua Wu snapped back to reality and looked at him with a mix of emotions, asking, “Are you okay?”
Yu Baihan tried to comfort him, saying, “It’s okay, everything will be fine.”
Hua Wu’s expression shifted slightly, and he patted Yu Baihan on the shoulder, saying, “Okay!”
Yu Baihan thought to himself, ‘What’s going on? It seems more dramatic now.’
The two reached the door of the consultation room.
Yu Baihan asked Hua Wu to wait outside, and then confidently entered the room.
The doctor on duty at the door was the same one from his previous visit. He was taken aback when he saw Yu Baihan and instinctively asked, “Are you alone today?”
Yu Baihan, having given up on correction, simply replied, “Yes, they think they’re doing fine.”
The doctor shook his head and sighed, “That’s a big problem.”
As they were talking, the inner door opened.
Chen Tianlang saw off the previous patient and called out to Yu Baihan, “You’re here? Come in.”
Taking the opportunity to avoid the topic, Yu Baihan entered the room, closed the door, and took a seat on the couch.
Chen Tianlang poured a cup of herbal tea and asked casually, “How’s your recovery been during this period?”
“I think it’s been pretty good,” Yu Baihan replied.
However, after he uttered those words, he fell into a momentary silence. Did he just say that out loud?
Thankfully, the tense atmosphere was soon broken. Chen Tianlang got straight to the point, “Let’s do a few tests first.”
“Okay,” Yu Baihan agreed.
Over the course of more than forty minutes, the tests were completed.
Chen Tianlang glanced at the results and then led Yu Baihan to a scene simulation device. “I’ll do my best to recreate the scene you described, and if it becomes too much, feel free to stop.”
Sensing something, Yu Baihan hesitated, “Is that necessary?”
Chen Tianlang noticed his hesitation, “What’s wrong?”
Yu Baihan donned the simulation device, “It’s nothing, I can do it.”
The equipment initiated, gradually bringing back the appearance of Si Yanting’s hypnotherapy room to Yu Baihan’s eyes. His fingertips initially trembled, but he soon steadied himself and observed how his body reacted to the situation.
After a while, the device was powered off.
Yu Baihan removed the equipment and reported to Chen Tianlang, “It’s not as severe as before.”
Chen Tianlang appeared relieved, “It seems the recovery plan is still effective. However, the quickest and most thorough treatment would be to address the source of your fear.”
Yu Baihan gave him a sideways glance, wondering if he meant to confront the source.
Quickly, Chen Tianlang added, “I mean, through legal channels.”
Yu Baihan, visibly relieved, nodded, “Of course.”
After leaving the consultation room, he sent a message to Lu Huan.
[Yu Er]: I’m done, and things are looking good. [Seal Punch.jpg]
Lu Huan was likely in a meeting, as there was no immediate response.
At that moment, Yu Baihan walked out of the hospital’s main entrance.
Just as he was about to put away his phone, Hua Wu grabbed his arm.
Yu Baihan turned to see Hua Wu’s serious expression as he gazed in a particular direction.
Following Hua Wu’s line of sight, he noticed several ordinary cars parked by the side of the road outside the hospital. The signposts marked the entrance to an alley, and passersby were coming and going, with the treetops swaying gently.
He glanced at Hua Wu and asked, “Did you exceed the time limit for parking today or park illegally?”
Hua Wu, with a puzzled expression, urged him to get into the car quickly. “Master, let’s get in the car first.”
Yu Baihan withdrew his gaze and said, “Alright.”
The two quickly returned to the car.
As soon as the car doors closed, Hua Wu glanced at the rearview mirror and swiftly drove away.
The private car smoothly reached the Lu residence.
Yu Baihan stared out of the window, deep in thought, recalling the scene he had witnessed earlier, squinting his eyes.
It was as if something were beckoning to him.
…
Back at home, before Yu Baihan had a chance to change his clothes, his phone buzzed.
Given the previous faint dog smell, he had switched back to his old WeChat account in the car earlier.
He took out his phone, and indeed, he received a message:
[Master PUA]: Why did you go to the hospital?
Yu Baihan replied nonchalantly: I went for a checkup.
Since Si Yanting had messaged him, it meant that Si Yanting hadn’t discovered anything. After all, Yu Baihan had consulted with Chen Tianlang through private channels.
[Master PUA]: Let me see the evidence.
“……”
Yu Baihan paused for a moment, then retrieved his medical records from a drawer, turned to a page, snapped a photo, and sent it.
On that page of the medical record, there was no date, as, at that time, he had been preoccupied with other activities.
[Yu Baihan]: [Image]
After sending the message, Si Yanting didn’t ask any further questions.
Yu Baihan placed the phone aside and turned on the computer. He started reading about hypnosis on various web pages, line by line.
He contemplated how someone as suspicious and vigilant as Si Yanting could obtain evidence of illegal hypnosis from the other party while safely exiting the trap.
Chen Tianlang’s words echoed in his mind.
After a while, a faint, determined smile appeared at the corners of Yu Baihan’s lips. It seemed that his plan was not impossible.
He devised a plan, and as he was shutting down the computer, he heard footsteps in the corridor.
Yu Baihan turned his head and saw Lu Huan entering through the door.
He greeted him, “You’re back~”
Lu Huan’s expression seemed a bit chilly. He walked directly to Yu Baihan after closing the door, lowered his head, and gently stroked Yu Baihan’s cheek, seeking reassurance, “Hua Wu said someone is following you.”
Yu Baihan quipped, “I’ve insulted ‘people’.”
Lu Huan, however, sighed and closed his eyes. “Is it Si Yanting?”
Yu Baihan praised him, “Our Senior Lu is so clever.”
After congratulating him on his perspicacity, Yu Baihan suggested, “For the sake of safety, should I refrain from going out alone for a while?”
Lu Huan closed his eyes for a moment, considering the matter.
Yu Baihan observed, “Are you meditating, Lu Huan?”
Upon closer inspection, he said, “Did you fall asleep while standing?”
“……”
Lu Huan opened his eyes.
He gazed down at the person before him, who was very close. Yu Baihan had soft black hair that swept over his brows and eyes. His bright, lively eyes sparkled with a glimmer of light, always full of life and vitality, unburdened by any worries.
A heart is pounding in his chest.
Lu Huan looked at Yu Baihan, reached out, and pinched his earlobe. “I will deal with him before your exams.”
The warm and coarse fingertips brushed the delicate earlobe, sending a sudden jolt through Yu Baihan. Meeting Lu Huan’s gaze, his heart raced. Why did Lu Huan suddenly pinch his ear again?
Yu Baihan reached up to hold Lu Huan’s hand, buried his face in Lu Huan’s shoulder, and nuzzled him. “Senior Lu is so handsome.”
Lu Huan hesitated for a moment, and his face turned slightly red. “Yes.”
Yu Baihan continued nuzzling, “You’re even more handsome than when you held a fashion show at home and threatened to build an archery range.”
“……”
Lifting Yu Baihan off his shoulder with one hand, Lu Huan’s lips pursed as he stared at him.
His eyes were intense, and Yu Baihan couldn’t help but think:
Oops, it seems that they inadvertently exposed Senior Lu’s pretentious handsomeness twice in a row.
—
They lay in bed after their nightly shower.
Yu Baihan was the first to find his place in the bed.
Lu Huan, lifting the quilt and sliding in beside him, casually remarked, “By the way, I sent you a WeChat message before I came home. Why didn’t you reply?”
Yu Baihan hesitated for a moment, then jumped up to grab his phone. “I forgot to dial the number. You didn’t tell me.”
At the time, he had been busy brainstorming.
After switching back to his new WeChat account, he heard Lu Huan’s soft voice from his side, “Si Yanting stopped looking for you.”
As expected of their perceptive little Lu.
After Yu Baihan ended the call, he placed his phone on the nightstand. “He asked me why I went to the hospital. He probably suspected I wanted to break free from his control.”
There was a brief silence in the room after he spoke.
Yu Baihan turned to see Lu Huan’s clenched jaw and cold expression. It could have been the lighting, but the area between light and shadow gave his brow a slightly sinister appearance.
Softly, Lu Huan inquired, “So, how did you handle it?”
At the mention of this, Yu Baihan’s expression grew even darker. “I appeased him with evidence.”
“What?”
“I showed him my medical records.”
“……”
The tension in Lu Huan’s expression dissipated instantly, and his lips curled slightly.
Yu Baihan rolled over and sat up abruptly, his sharp gaze fixed on Lu Huan. “Did you just laugh?”
Lu Huan’s tone softened, “No.”
They locked eyes for a few seconds, then Lu Huan extended his arms and pulled Yu Baihan into the cozy pit of their bed. They lay down, and Lu Huan swiftly turned off the lights. “It’s late; let’s go to sleep.”
With a pop, the bedroom was plunged into darkness.
“……”
Hehehe.
Yu Baihan nestled in Lu Huan’s arms, his eyes glinting with a chilly air. He reached out to pick up the silky pajamas Lu Huan was wearing and contemplated launching the “sneak attack” that he hadn’t executed yet.
After a while, he touched his lips, sizing them up.
Yu Baihan silently planned:
Just laugh.
Could the mouth work as effectively as the hand?
Let’s see if I can surprise you in a couple of days. Will you be the one who loses control?
Thank you so much