Fu Jinchen lowered his head and remained silent. When Chu Liang saw this, he could not help but feel his heart tighten.
So Fu Jinchen didn't return home today. Was he in trouble?
Chu Liang left the Fu Mansion with a heavy heart. After returning to his apartment, he took off his clothes and sat on the bed, staring outside the window in a daze.
Right now, she had also lost some of her purpose. Was she going to be free, or was she going to have love?
Before the sky brightened, a rustling sound came from outside the door. Chu Liang's brows furrowed as he woke up from his sleep and slowly got out of bed.
Through the peephole, he saw Fu Jinchen walk in tiredly. He took off his jacket and threw it on the sofa. He didn't seem to be in the mood to tidy up his things at all as he returned to his room.
Chu Liang couldn't help but sigh as he stared at Fu Jinchen's disappearing figure.
He probably thought he was still asleep, so he came back?
Chu Liang laid back on the bed, staring at the ceiling, unable to fall asleep.
The sky gradually brightened. Chu Liang, who couldn't sleep anymore, put on his clothes, went downstairs, circled around the district, and started to run in the morning.
However, today's mood was exceptionally heavy, and the day that they would part ways was getting closer.
After the morning practice ended, Chu Liang returned to the apartment to buy breakfast. When she saw the closed door next door, she lightly knocked on it.
"Come in." Fu Jinchen's voice was slightly hoarse. He was obviously sick yesterday, but he was also punished by the madame to kneel for a long time.
Chu Liang's heart couldn't help but tighten as he took a deep breath to calm his complicated emotions. He then carried the plate into the room.
When Fu Jinchen saw Chu Liang sitting up with a familiar breakfast in her hands, the corners of his mouth curled up into a faint smile. "Good morning."
Chu Liang stared at Fu Jinchen's smile. He had the feeling that Fu Jinchen was just trying to force a smile to appear on his face so that he would feel at ease.
Chu Liang tried his best to act as if he didn't know anything. He placed the breakfast in front of Fu Jinchen and sat on the edge of the bed, looking at him.
Fu Jinchen smiled and picked up his chopsticks. After eating a mouthful of the steamed bun, he raised his head and glanced at Chu Liang. He could not help but laugh. "Why are you looking at me like that?"
Chu Liang retracted her gaze in astonishment. So when she wasn't paying attention, her thoughts were revealed. She quickly coughed to hide her embarrassment and shook her head: "Nothing."
Fu Jinchen slightly raised his brows and continued to eat his breakfast. After he finished drinking all the porridge, he looked at Chu Liang with a smile.
Chu Liang silently looked at Fu Jinchen and suddenly suggested, "Jinchen, why don't we go to the nursing home and live for a few days?"
"Hmm?" Fu Jinchen was stunned. For a moment, he thought that he had misheard him. "What?"
Chu Liang patiently repeated himself before looking at Fu Jinchen with a calm gaze, "Is that alright?"
Although Fu Jinchen didn't know what Chu Liang was thinking, he still nodded his head and smiled, "Alright."
Chu Liang soon returned to his room. After packing his belongings, he returned to Fu Jinchen's room. He surveyed the room and asked, "Do you need me to help you with the packing?"
Fu Jinchen shook his head. Although his face was still pale, it was obvious that he was feeling better after the meal.
"I can do it myself." Fu Jinchen packed a bag he wanted to bring and sat in the car with Chu Liang.
Chu Liang sat in the driver's seat while Fu Jinchen sat in the first passenger seat. He couldn't help but smile as he glanced at Chu Liang, "Why don't you let me drive?"
Chu Liang glanced at Fu Jinchen and shook his head, "The journey is a bit far. You can sleep in the carriage for a while. Go to sleep."
Fu Jinchen silently looked at Chu Liang for a long time. He felt a warmth in his heart. Some people didn't even need to speak to know what he was thinking.
Good.
After Chu Liang started the car, Fu Jinchen fastened his seatbelt and looked out the window. He could not help but close his eyes.
Because he was driving in the city, Chu Liang's driving skills were very reliable. Fu Jinchen slept exceptionally steadily throughout the journey.
An hour later, Chu Liang stopped his car at the entrance of the nursing home. He turned his head to look at Fu Jinchen, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but curve slightly.
After looking at Fu Jinchen for a long time, he finally frowned. He seemed to be on the verge of waking up.
"Have we arrived?" Fu Jinchen surveyed his surroundings. When he saw the words' Sunshine Palace ', he immediately sat up and looked at Chu Liang. "Why didn't you get off the carriage?"
"If you're tired, then take a rest." Chu Liang smiled and said to Fu Jinchen. Fu Jinchen shook his head and insisted on getting off the car. "I'm done resting."
Chu Liang saw that the look in his eyes was much clearer than before, and his heart relaxed a bit, "Before we get off the car, we still have some things we need to prepare."
"Hmm?" Fu Jinchen looked astonished. Chu Liang smiled but did not say anything. He took his backpack from the back of the car and took out some camouflage props like a wig.
"Normally, this is the equipment I use when doing quests. This time, the effect is a bit different."
Chu Liang looked at Fu Jinchen and blinked his eyes, "Since I'm already in the nursing home, of course I can't enter with my young state."
Fu Jinchen was startled for a few seconds. When he came back to his senses, he looked at his backpack and discovered that it was filled with false hair and beard. He frowned. "You mean …"
Before he finished speaking, Chu Liang had already put the white wig on. He then took off his casual clothes and put on the old-fashioned cardigan.
Fu Jinchen noticed that Chu Liang was serious. Although he was a bit dazed, he still started to disguise himself.
After he finished his disguise, Chu Liang opened the car door and got off. He started to stagger as he walked.
When Fu Jinchen saw Chu Liang's complete disguise, he also turned serious. He bent his waist and slowly followed behind Chu Liang.
Chu Liang carried his backpack and entered the nursing home. When the staff saw him, they immediately ran over. The young girl supported Chu Liang and cordially asked, "Grandma, are you here to check in?"
Chu Liang nodded and pointed at Fu Jinchen, "Stay with my old man for a few days."
The words "old man" inexplicably poked into Fu Jinchen's laughing spot. When he saw the curious look in the staff member's eyes, he immediately stopped smiling. He touched his beard and nodded, "Yes."
"Sure, this way, please." The little girl quickly revealed a sweet smile and led Chu Liang and Fu Jinchen to the main hall.
The procedure was handled very quickly. Very soon, Chu Liang and Fu Jinchen were assigned to the same room. However, there were two single beds in the same room.
When Fu Jinchen saw this, he felt a bit displeased. He looked around, searching for the name of this nursing home.
A good couple must be torn apart.
Chu Liang didn't think too much about it. After briefly packing his luggage, he found that Fu Jinchen was still standing there in a daze.
Fu Jinchen's gaze fell on the single bed and he looked at Chu Liang. He spoke in a somewhat aggrieved tone,
"I'm afraid of the cold at night."