CHAPTER 168: CHAPTER 168 WILL YOU SLEEP WITH ME TONIGHT?

An Junxi said, "My senior came a few times, and she said Miaoyan still remembers her. Why is it that only Yu Chen has been forgotten?"

Yue Xiaoyang didn’t know either and said, "The psychologist said it’s selective amnesia. Maybe the last person Miaoyan saw there was Yu Chen, so she’s afraid of him and has forgotten him. Apart from that, there haven’t been any other issues. All the full-body check results are normal."

An Junxi knew the significance of Xie Yuchen to Miaoyan. Perhaps he had hurt her heart, so Miaoyan remembered everyone but forgot him.

She said, "If it’s not affecting her otherwise, can we stop forcing her to face the psychologist, please?"

Yue Xiaoyang said, "That’s what I planned. After all, they rarely see each other anyway."

An Junxi noted Yue Xiaoyang’s response, realizing he didn’t know what had transpired between them. Xie Yuchen must not have mentioned it to him. It seemed Xie Yuchen didn’t care whether Miaoyan remembered him or not, which might be for the best; Miaoyan wouldn’t be as pained if she forgot him.

She said, "I want to go see her."

Gu Yikun carefully helped her into the wheelchair. The scars on her legs were scabbing over and not suitable for too much movement.

Gu Yikun pushed An Junxi to the neighboring ward. Zhang Miaoyan, with bandages wrapped around her head, was sitting by the window. Upon seeing An Junxi arrive, she immediately walked over, "Jun Xi, how’s your wound?"

"Much better," An Junxi said, "I’m more worried about you, Miaoyan."

"Xiaoyang said I’m recovering well, thankfully my brain still works," she joked.

An Junxi laughed, "Your brain has always been good; you’re very smart."

Gu Yikun and Yue Xiaoyang stepped out, giving them privacy to chat.

He said, "Xi Xi, I’m just next door. You can call me anytime."

An Junxi nodded to him.

Once they left, Zhang Miaoyan said to An Junxi, "Jun Xi, I’m not planning to go to the United States anymore."

"Why did you suddenly think of this?"

"I’ve been thinking about it lately. If I were alone abroad and something happened, with no friends around, it would be terrifying to die in a foreign land. So I decided to stay here, at least I have you all here."

An Junxi carefully observed Zhang Miaoyan. She had initially wanted to go to the United States to avoid Xie Yuchen, but now she had forgotten Xie Yuchen. Why did she still remember traveling to the United States?

She cautiously said, "Yu Chen came by today, asking about you."

"What did he ask?" Zhang Miaoyan blurted out impulsively. Seeing An Junxi’s unblinking stare, she felt uneasy, avoiding An Junxi’s gaze as she picked up a cup to drink water.

"Miaoyan, you didn’t forget him at all. Why are you pretending you did?"

Initially, Zhang Miaoyan did not want to admit it, but under An Junxi’s scrutinizing gaze, she finally gave in. "Jun Xi, that day I almost... He saw me at my worst, and I don’t want to face him again. He used to think I was dirty, now he must think I am even filthier." Tears welled up in her eyes as she grabbed a tissue and roughly wiped her eyes.

An Junxi held her hand, "Miaoyan, how can you think like that? No one would think you are dirty."

Zhang Miaoyan shook her head, saying, "Jun Xi, I want to stay in Yan City until I can see him without feeling sad. Only then can I start a new life. Escaping to the United States isn’t the solution. I must live with this mask and never have any connection to him again."

It took An Junxi a while to say, "Since you’ve thought it through, I won’t mention this to anyone."

Zhang Miaoyan hugged her, "Thank you."

In the evening, An Junxi called home. Mrs. An asked her to come home for dinner when she had time. She replied, "The company is very busy right now, but in a few days, I’ll come back for dinner with Yi Ke."

Gu Yikun took her phone from her side, chatted with the elders for a while, and reassured them.

An Junxi saw that he didn’t show such patience with her parents, and she hugged his waist tightly.

Gu Yikun naturally held her in his arms, gave her a quick kiss after hanging up.

An Junxi said, "Yi Ke, can you sleep with me tonight?"

The room was big enough that they had added an extra bed. Usually, he would nap briefly on the bed next to hers but would wake up several times during the night to check on her, taking her temperature to ensure she wasn’t feverish, making sure she was covered properly and hadn’t sweated. He hadn’t restful for many nights.

Gu Yikun said, "I’m worried about hurting your wound."

"Sleep on my left side, then you won’t hurt me." Her injured leg was her right one, still hurting at times. The wound would itch occasionally, but it was within her bearable range.

Gu Yikun still didn’t agree, "I’ll stay beside and watch you sleep."

An Junxi was unwilling, "I want you to hold me; otherwise, I’ll have nightmares." Recently, she often dreamt of those men dying in front of her, surrounded by blood, waking her up in fright.

Now she feared dark places, didn’t dare sleep with the lights off unless he was there.

Gu Yikun tenderly kissed her lips, held her as they lay down. "Alright, I’ll stay with you."

An Junxi lay her head on his arm, could hear his heartbeat, held his hand tightly, and soon fell asleep.

Gu Yikun had the best sleep he’d had in many days.

The next day he got up, carried An Junxi to the bathroom to wash up, then slowly helped her outside to take a walk.

Yue Xiaoyang said that her wounds were scabbing over, and it was necessary to walk to activate her muscles so the healing process could be quicker.

An Junxi walked out from the ward to the garden, finally basking in the morning sunlight, lifting her spirits.

She walked for a while, then Gu Yikun noticed she was sweating and lifted her to a bench under the tree.

"Xi Xi, after you’re discharged, I’ll take you to Argentina for a few days."

She was now afraid of the dark, prone to nightmares. He had consulted the psychologist, who suggested taking her to unfamiliar places to relax and help her gradually forget the bloody memories.

An Junxi asked, "Why Argentina suddenly? Aren’t you busy with work?"

"How busy can work be? I’ll get things arranged. No matter how busy, I will accompany you," Gu Yikun wiped her sweat, saying, "I owe you a wedding. I’ll make it up with a honeymoon first."

"Should we take Jin Xiu?"

Gu Yikun tapped her nose, "Who takes kids on a honeymoon? Jin Xiu is going to the United States next week."

An Junxi said, "Is Argentina snowing now? Can you ski?"

"I can, I can even teach you."

An Junxi suddenly looked forward to it; she smiled, "Alright, let’s go and have fun."

Gu Yikun saw her smile and smiled along, "As long as you are happy, I’ll go with you anywhere."

An Junxi turned her head and saw Xie Yuchen walking along the garden path, wandering by the door downstairs. She asked, "Why is Yu Chen here today?"

Gu Yikun glanced over, "He comes every day but doesn’t go upstairs."

"Every day?"

An Junxi looked towards Zhang Miaoyan’s ward. She wondered if Miaoyan knew?

Xie Yuchen noticed them, walked over, "Jun Xi, you look much better."

"Thanks for asking," An Junxi intentionally said, "Yu Chen, Miaoyan is very afraid to see you now. You should come less often."

Pain flickered in Xie Yuchen’s eyes.