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Chen Ruolan leaned closer to Qi Chong and asked, "What about you? Do you have feelings for her? If you do, you shouldn't be thinking about all this nonsense. You should focus on her from now on."
She could tell that Yu Chunmiao was a warm-hearted person. If he treated her well, she would surely have feelings for him. A man shouldn't just dwell on jealousy; he should think about how to win her heart.
Chen Ruolan had experienced this herself. In the past, she had been heartbroken over her useless husband, finding fault with him at every turn. But when he began to care for her deeply, treating her like his most precious treasure, she found that her heart was only for him.
Seeing her son silent, she wondered if her words had made an impact on him.
As for Yu Chunmiao, she could say anything, but she didn't believe that she had someone in her heart. Rather than letting his imagination run wild, it would be better for him to ask her directly.
Worried about Yu Chunmiao, Chen Ruolan left after just a few words.
Qi Chong pondered over Yu Chunmiao's words and organized his thoughts. She had once liked someone named Xiao Wei but was abandoned by him, which had left her so heartbroken that she wanted to drink away her sorrows.
She had a Gambling Old Man and a malicious sister-in-law who looked down on her; it was no surprise that people like them wouldn't value her.
Her mother had jumped into the river upon learning she was to be sold. Was it possible that Yu Chunmiao was also pretending to be mad to avoid being sold?
Six years of silence—no retaliation or complaints, hiding her emotions until she arrived at the Qi family. How had she endured all that time?
Qi Chong instinctively pressed his hand against his chest as old wounds resurfaced, morphing into a deep sense of empathy. A complex mix of emotions spread through him.
When Yu Chunmiao woke up, it was already the following afternoon. She rubbed her aching head, which felt like it might crack open, and stumbled as she got out of bed.
She drank two large bowls of cold water in the kitchen before feeling somewhat revived.
Everything from last night was a blur; she couldn't remember what she had said or done at all. It was a rare state for her—completely blank.
Holding the bowl of water, she stood there dazed, trying hard to recall the events of the previous night. But no matter how hard she tried, nothing came to mind! After searching around the house and finding no one there, she washed up and made her way to Qi Chong's room.
When Qi Chong saw her enter, he set down his book and straightened up to look at her. "You're awake? Still feeling unwell?"
Yu Chunmiao shook her head and replied, "I feel dizzy."
As soon as she spoke, it felt like her throat had been scraped raw.
Qi Chong extended his long arm, pulling her close to sit beside him. Her swollen eyes reminded him of the words he had heard last night.
"Do you still want to cry today?"
Yu Chunmiao cleared her throat and replied, "Not anymore. What did I say last night? Did I hurt you?"
She worried about her drunken behavior, afraid that she might have hurt Qi Chong in her inebriated state.
A faint smile tugged at Qi Chong's lips, tinged with a hint of bitterness. "No, you were quite well-behaved after you got drunk. You just fell asleep. Drinking is bad for your health; you shouldn't do it again."
Feeling relieved, Yu Chunmiao experienced a headache that made her wish to lean into Qi Chong's embrace. However, when she looked into his eyes, she sensed a degree of distance.
Who would like a woman who was a drunkard, especially men in ancient times? Sigh, this could lead to eternal regret! Perhaps it was best to let it go.
For three consecutive days, Yu Chunmiao and Qi Chong exchanged little more than polite words. Each day, she brought him medicine and meals, and he merely expressed his thanks without further conversation.
Yu Chunmiao felt an emptiness in her heart; she had scared the man away with just one episode of drinking. Regret consumed her.
Today marked the end of the month-long recovery period for Qi Chong, and it was time for him to return to Yu's Bone Setting for a follow-up appointment.
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