Chapter 3 Waiting to Wake Up in the Beautiful Apartment
The sky gradually darkened, shadows blurred, and Xiaochuan looked at the goldfish tank in the apartment. Inside the tank were two adorable little red fish, and a sense of inexplicable sadness rippled through his heart. If there is anything in life that one cannot forget, it must be the feelings and emotions experienced in love. Watching the two cute little red fish swimming aimlessly in the tank, he realized that swimming freely like the fish is far more wonderful than gaining the freedom of the sea. Because you can be together, you can become very happy; the purest happiness is sunlight, it is every day in the heart: the sunlight shining brightly and touchingly.
Xiaochuan thought: Being beside a lover, shielding her from the wind and rain, doing things to make her happy, is such a delightful thing! There is a kind of dazzling, scorching light shining on your face, the warmth comes from that white light. It is the same white light that once brought me to the Qin Dynasty and finally allowed me to find you — Yushu.
When Xiaochuan's heart floated on the edge of joy and a hint of worry, Lao Cui's gaze was easily ignited by the bright morning light streaming in through the window. He glanced at Xiaochuan out of the corner of his eye and noticed that he had already woken up.
Lao Cui said slowly: Xiaochuan, you're awake. What were you meditating on? Daydreaming again, hehe.
Xiaochuan slightly concealed his little sorrow and slowly said: Haha, nothing. I just feel that maybe when Yushu wakes up, I will find myself so worried. Worried about in what form she might quietly leave my world again. If our meeting, love, and parting are all destined by heaven, then why, after experiencing so many hardships and thorns, must we still taste the sadness of separation? I really do not want to be apart from her again. Lao Cui, I hope she wakes up soon. Then, we can be together forever. Lao Cui, I have waited for her for 2,000 years, and she has waited for me for 2,000 years; if one day, we can find an apartment like this, no one will know that we exist in this little corner of the world. Then, we can live in anonymity, relying on each other for a lifetime: I will go out to run a photo studio, earn lots of money, and buy her many things she likes.She does some housework at home and takes care of the children, oh, how wonderful that would be! ???? Old Cui: Xiao Chuan, you're not wrong. But the beauty people dream of often only lasts a fleeting moment; very few can truly achieve it. You have to look at it openly. After some time, when she gradually wakes up, you must seize this chance and take her to a safe place. In modern days, a place free of disputes—you're much more familiar with that than I am. Right? ???? Xiao Chuan: Old Cui, you still think more about safety. I also think we should first take her to a safe place. However, this apartment is the only place I consider relatively safe. ???? Old Cui: Then let's stay here for now. Once we find a better place, we'll take her there. That way, I'll feel more at ease. ???? Xiao Chuan: Okay. I am a bit worried too, whether this place is really safe. Because my dad doesn't keep things strictly secret; I'm afraid that this place might be discovered by Zhao Gao or some of his other subordinates in modern times. If that happens, we would be in danger. ???? Old Cui: Yes, that Zhao Gao is sinister and ruthless! Although he has already fallen to the bottom of the mountain, with no body found; we can't assume that he's definitely dead! So I have to remind you that he also has a large group of capable subordinates, who will be waiting for a chance to take revenge on you and Yushu for their leader! What would you do if they come after you? ???? Xiao Chuan: Old Cui, you're right. I will be careful. But on our side, there are police. Even if they are a gang, we don't need to be afraid! I just can't imagine we couldn't handle them!! But I'm worried they might harm Yushu. I will protect her well; it doesn't matter if they hurt me. ???? At this time, Yushu's fingers moved slightly, and her eyelids twitched a few times. However, the two living people were so focused on talking that they didn't notice this detail. ???? Waiting and hoping, another day passed. As dusk arrived, the fierce sunlight was carried away by clouds swept by the wind. By 20:00 at night, Yushu, lying on the bed, slowly opened her eyes, taking her first breath in the modern 2010 air. ???? It had already been the 6th day since Xiao Chuan discovered Yushu's death. ???? Yushu: Water, can someone, can someone give me some water. ???? Xiao Chuan had been staying by Yushu's side the entire time.At this moment, it was as if he heard some sound, urgently pleading for something; he opened his sleepy eyes; and unexpectedly, saw Yushu open her bright and beautiful eyes.
Xiaochuan: Yushu, you've finally woken up. (Immediately went to get a water cup, letting her drink a lot. She looked much better now, though her complexion was still a bit pale, still weak as if just recovering from a serious illness.) Xiaochuan said with no little concern: Heaven has eyes, you finally came round. Thank the heavens, thank Old Cui.
Yushu: I feel a sharp pain in my waist. Am I—am I dragged away by Zhao Gao? Her unclear speech proved she hadn't realized yet whether she was alive or dead.
Xiaochuan: You weren't dragged away by him, don't worry. He already fell to the mountain bottom, his fate unknown. You're still alive—fortunately, you're still alive, my Yushu, you're still alive, that's really great.
Yushu: I'm still alive? Xiaochuan, am I really, really still alive?
Xiaochuan: Of course. With Old Cui saving you, you couldn't possibly have died. He has a lot of miraculous medicines! He will definitely make sure you live well.
At this time, Old Cui heard their conversation and slowly strolled in.
Old Cui: That's wonderful, she's alive! Yushu, if Xiaochuan hadn't risked his life to save you, you definitely wouldn't be alive now. You must take good care of your body. Don't disappoint those who hope for your life and happiness!
Xiaochuan: Old Cui, this time it's completely thanks to you, don't try to avoid the credit. Yushu, you must sincerely thank Old Cui—this time, he really saved you again!
Yushu: Thank you, Doctor Cui. If it weren't for your miraculous medicine, I definitely wouldn't have recovered. How many days was I unconscious?
Xiaochuan: You were dead for three days, then, after taking the miraculous medicine, it took another three days to recover. Xiaochuan's eyes began to shine with light, seeing that he could talk to Yushu felt like a miracle, as warm and bright as sunlight, flooding over him.
Old Cui: No need to say more, quickly eat something. Yushu, you must be starving. He brought over a steaming bowl of Northeastern-style ramen; (still steaming, with plenty of tomato-fried eggs and eggplant with minced beef on top.Moreover, on top, there's a lot of cumin curry powder and pepper mixed with chili powder. It looks colorful, and the taste is quite trendy too. Hurry up and eat. ???? Yushu: Doctor Cui, what is this you've given me to eat? I've never seen this kind of, this kind of special seasoning before. ——Completely baffled, I was seriously shocked by modern cuisine, haha. 『End of Chapter Three』
