Chapter 28 - Abandoned Hospital (Part 12)
After opening the medical record, the first words that Cheng Zhi Chu saw were the words Xie Yuan Huai. He had originally thought that it was Xie Yuan Huais medical records but, when he took a closer look, he saw that it was his own name written in the box where the patients name should be. The attending physician was also his doctor, Doctor Luo Wei. This was another medical record of his.
Realising that it was his own medical records, Cheng Zhi Chu was somewhat confused. Why would Xie Yuan Hais name appear on his medical record? What relationship does he have with this person?
And so, he started to read through the record from the very beginning.
Medical condition description:
New symptoms have developed three months after the patient was admitted.
During the early stages of hospitalisation, the symptoms of the patients condition would involve him identifying another party as his lover or as someone who has a very close relationship with him. The target is not fixed, and the patient would have a tendency to choose good-looking men.
However, the patient has recently started to have an imaginary fixed target called Xie Yuan Huai.
Through investigation, Xie Yuan Huai was indeed someone who had existed. He used to be a patient at this hospital and had suffered from a congenital heart disease. When he passed away, his family refused to accept it, so they paid a lot of money for the hospital to store his body in the mortuary.
There was a nurse who took care of the patient who had also taken care of Xie Yuan Huai in the past. It is suspected that she may have spoken to the patient about Xie Yuan Huais matter leading to the patient generating an imaginary figure of Xie Yuan Huai and using it as a fixed target of affection.
For now, we have instructed the nurse to avoid speaking about Xie Yuan Huais matter in front of the patient and have advised the patient to stop responding to this illusionary figure. We hope that this can help with improving his condition.]
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In his confusion, Cheng Zhi Chu once again started to see an illusionary image. The adolescent him was sitting on the patient bed and he saw Doctor Luo come into his ward and patiently ask him a few questions.
Zhi Chu, I am very interested in this new friend of yours.
Doctor Luo looked at the boy with a gentle look, like those of a kind elder. He said compassionately: Can you tell me about him?
Sure, Doctor Luo.
The slender boy wore a loose hospital gown that revealed his thin and pale wrist and ankles. He sat on the edge of the bed with his legs hanging in the air. With his hands holding onto the edge of the bed, he leaned forward slightly and his eyes curved. His eyes that reflected a hint of the sunlight looked like a pair of clear crystal stones.
Brother Yuan Huai is a really good person. Hes very handsome and, although he doesnt smile much, when he smiles he looks very charming. He takes good care of me. I really like him.
Hes a little introverted and would always be alone. Apart from me, he doesnt seem to have any other friends. He also doesnt seem to like to interact with other people.
When I first met him, he would always tell me not to get too close to him. I would chat with him, but he rarely responded. At that time, I was quite hurt by it.
But I really wanted to be his friend, so I pestered him every day. Brother Yuan Huai is a very gentle person so he couldnt bear seeing me upset and we eventually became friends. Afterwards we even
When he reached this point, the young boys face suddenly turned red. He lowered his head and fiddled with his clothes awkwardly.
Doctor Luo could get the general gist of the situation. Seeing this reaction of his, he didnt continue to probe any further and just raised his hand to rub the top of the young boys head while saying: I understand. You should go rest now. Ill see you again another day.
Okay!
The young boy nodded his head innocently.
After Doctor Luo left, the youth sat alone in the empty ward for a while. He suddenly heard the creak coming from the door and he looked up. When he saw the person entering, his eyes immediately brightened, and he quickly jumped off the bed to greet that person.
Brother Yuan Huai!
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Whats written on it?
Meng Ke saw Cheng Zhi Chu holding onto the medical record in daze and gently poked his arm with some concern.
Ah
Cheng Zhi Chu woke up from his daze and quickly came back to his senses. He explained to Meng Ke: This is another medical record of mine. It says that I started to talk about an imaginary person and that person is Xie Yuan Huai
Earlier in the mortuary he had already spoken about Xie Yuan Huai to the sisters and Ji Yun Xiao so Meng Ke also knew about this person called Xie Yuan Huai. The moment she heard this, her eyes widened.
I think, Cheng Zhi Chu stored away the medical record, that I might have met Xie Yuan Huas ghost and established some sort of connection with him but the doctors probably thought that he was just something that I had conjured in my mind and he actually didnt exist. Later
Tap, tap, tap tap
Suddenly, in the quiet corridor they heard something falling onto the ground. It quickly drew their attention over.
Cheng Zhi Chu looked back and saw a few glass marbles roll across the floor over to him and then stopping right next to his feet without any resistance.
Wu?
The bear looked down at it with curiosity and then climbed out of the pocket. After sliding down Cheng Zhi Chus leg, it moved to pick up the colourful glass marble before carefully giving it a sniff.
However, the moment it did this it appeared to become extremely frightened. All the hair on its body trembled and it immediately threw the glass marble far, far away. It clutched tightly onto Cheng Zhi Chus calf and desperately tried to hide inside his pants to hide its existence. It was scared to the point that its entire body trembled in fear.
[Xiao Chu..]
The fleeting call was once again heard. This time, it seemed to be coming from somewhere close, as if the source of the sound was right next to them. Cheng Zhi Chus expression changed, and he immediately stood up. With one hand moving to put the bear inside his pocket, he used the other hand to pull at Meng Kes arm to urge her to run away.
Meng Ke was a little stunned. She hadnt heard anything and didnt understand why Cheng Zhi Chu would suddenly show this kind of reaction, but she could tell that something must have happened, so she didnt hesitate to follow after him.
However, at this moment Cheng Zhi Chu suddenly had a strong dizzy spell. His body immediately went soft and he fainted directly to the ground.
Ah, Cheng Zhi Chu? Cheng Zhi Chu!
Meng Ke was shocked. She tried to shake awake the unconscious Cheng Zhi Chu. The bear inside his pocket had also climbed out and started to desperately pat his face while letting out a soft whine.
But at this moment, Cheng Zhi Chu couldnt hear their voices at all.
His consciousness had become completely immersed in layers and layers of illusions and he could no longer wake up.
Tap, taptap tap tap.
In the beautiful and spacious hospital courtyard was a young boy in a hospital gown. The young boy panted as he chased after the glass marble rolling in front of him.
There was a slight slope in the ground and the glass marble rolled very fast. With the young boy wearing oversized slippers, he had difficulty keeping up with the marble.
Although the glass marble may look very ordinary and it didnt seem like it was worth the effort to chase after it, to the young boy it was a good luck charm that the kind nurse sister had gifted him to wish him a speedy recovery. To him, it had a special meaning so no matter what he didnt want to lose it.
Clack.
The glass marble suddenly collided against the bottom of a flower bed and stopped rolling.
The young boy rushed over and bent down to pick it up. He quickly rubbed away the dirt and confirmed that it wasnt cracked before breathing a sigh of relief and then carefully storing it back inside his pocket.
Huff.
He raised his hand to wipe away the thin layer of sweat that had formed on his forehead. His cute and charming face had become flushed and he parted his lips slightly as he gasped softly for air.
After a while, he looked up and, just as he was about to stand up, he suddenly saw a figure standing silently next to the flower bed.
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That person was standing against the light so he couldnt clearly make out his appearance. His body was thin and slender, and he wore a pure white hospital gown. With pale and almost transparent complexion, he reached down to brush his hand against a flower. That hand of his was slender with distinct bony contours and it looked particularly delicate and beautiful.
The young boys gaze was attracted by that hand of his and he was suddenly curious about the other persons appearance. He raised his hand to cover the sun in front of him and squinted while slowly standing up. Only then did he finally manage to see the other persons face.
It was a young man with a very handsome and beautiful appearance. It was to the point that it even looked a little seductive. His eyes however were cold and indifferent, like cold ice. It was clear and icy, and it even exuded a hint coldness from within. With one look, you could tell that he was someone that was difficult to approach.
His gaze swept over the young boy and he paused for a moment, but he then continued to look around as if the boy was just another part of the scenery in this hospital courtyard and was nothing special that needed his attention.
The young boy saw his face and was filled with admiration. In an instant, he felt a burst if attachment and love. He wanted to get closer to the other person and let that person fall in love with him.
Hello. The young boy subconsciously grabbed onto the other persons shirt and asked both shyly and eagerly, Are you also a patient here?
The handsome mans body stiffened for a second and his eyes stopped at the boys hands that was grabbing onto the corner of his shirt. After a moment of silence he asked: You can see me and can..touch me?
Youre here so why cant I see you?
The young boy was a little confused by this question of his. But after thinking about it, this beautiful big brother is also a patient here so he probably also some special illness causing him to ask questions like that. Thinking this, he no longer found it strange.
This small question of his was tossed aside by the young boy and he continued to look at the man with eyes of curiosity.
Although he had also faintly realised that his illness may have started again, he couldnt control himself. He just wanted to get to know this big brother and get close to him
My name is Cheng Zhi Chu, He started to introduce himself happily, What about you big brother? Whats your name?
The response was just long silence.
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The handsome and cold man lowered his eyes and looked at the young boy pulling at his hand. A small ripple passed through his calm and indifferent eyes.
He opened his mouth slightly seemingly wanting to say something, but he eventually gave up and just slowly pried away the young boys hands. Without saying a word, he shook his head. The rejection behind those actions of his was self-evident.
The young boy stopped and then lowered his hand with disappointment. He had an extremely hurt look.
Clearly, they had only just met but the young boy was acting like he was rejected by his beloved. In an instant, his eyes went red and he gently sniffled. Little beads of tears slowly leaked out from his eyes.
..Am I really that annoying?
He asked in a soft whimper as he wiped a way his tears. He quickly turned and faced away from the man.
Thats true. Even his family doesnt like him. Apart from the gentle Doctor Luo and the nurse sisters, who would like someone like him?
Im sorry. Ill leave now. I was just picking something up.
.Xie Yuan Huai.
Just as the boy wanted to leave, he suddenly heard the man behind him speak up.
The boy looked back with surprise. His red-tinged eyes were still stained with tears and, a little dumbfoundedly, he watched the other person slowly walk over to him. The other person stretched out his pale, jade-like fingers and used it to gently wipe away his tears.
Xie Yuan Huai. My name.
His voice was very clear and cold, but it also seemed to contain some warmth. Like this, he repeated himself.
The young boy liked to call Xie Yuan Huai Brother Yuan Huai.
But every time he called Xie Yuan Huai this, he noticed that the other party would always show a strange expression.
You dont like me calling you this? The boy asked him cautiously. If you dont like it, I.
.Thats not it. It just feels a little, Xie Yuan Huai paused for a moment and carefully selected his words, a little too intimate. He then added, But its up to you. I dont have any problems with it.
He understood. In fact, Brother Yuan Huai brother was just finding it awkward..
The young boy rubbed his nose. He didnt find it awkward at all and even liked that way of calling very much. Brother Yuan Huai sounded very nice to the ears and he felt that he suited that name.
He also mentioned to Xie Yuan Huai that he could call him Xiao Chu. Some of the nurse sisters here would call him that but Xie Yuan Huai had never called him this using this name. Perhaps he also found it awkward to use.
Why wont brother Yuan Huai let them get closer..
Even now, he didnt know which ward brother Yuan Huai stayed in and he also never had the chance to go visit him. They basically only met at the flower bed.
Thinking this, the young boy couldnt help but feel a little upset. He could tell that Xie Yuan Huais temperament was a little cold and that he didnt like to talk much. Sometimes he would need to say ten sentences and Xie Yuan Huai may not even respond with one.
Although, Xie Yuan Huai once did say that he didnt reply mainly when there are people around. If he was to continue talking to him, the others would think that he is strange.
The boy however didnt understand why Xie Yuan Huai would say this, but he also didnt care. At that time, he just smiled and said: It doesnt matter. Anyway, the others have already long regarded me as a strange person.
When he finished saying this, he lowered his head and fiddled with his shirt. With a weak voice, he mumbled: Im originally sick, and even my parents think Im strange, so it really doesnt matter.
Youre not strange.
Xie Yuan Huai suddenly lifted his chin and looked at him with an extremely solemn expression. He then repeated himself with emphasis on each word.
Youre not strange. Youre special.
You are a special child.
The one and only in this world. The unique one. Thats you, Cheng Zhi Chu.
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When the boy recalled those words that Xie Yuan Huai said at the time, he suddenly felt a little shy and couldnt help but giggle. Burying his face in his arms and only revealing his lively eyes like a cat, he secretly looked at Xie Yuan Huai.
They were still at the flower bed where they first met. The boy lifted his legs and hugged his knees as he sat on one side of the bench and Xie Yuan Huai sat on the other side looking at the flowers in the distance. His gaze was very light, but it was charming and had the ability to attract the looks of others.
Brother Yuan Huai praised him and said that hes special but, in fact, he is the one thats most special.
He really likes brother Yuan Huai.
The young boys gaze at Xie Yuan Huai gradually softened and he felt his heart starting to pound rapidly. He suddenly felt the desire to get Xie Yuan Huais touch, hug and even his kiss and love.
Brother Yuan Huai
He whispered softly. He released his hold of his legs allowing it to fall back off the bench and then slowly leaned towards Xie Yuan Huai.
Hearing his voice, Xie Yuan Huai turned around and suddenly saw the young boy move closer with a soft gaze filled with longing. He then felt a pair of soft lips gently press onto his face.
Xie Yuan Huai widened his eyes slightly. The usually calm expression of his went through some changes and a hint of surprise could be seen.
For a moment, he was so dumbfounded that he had even forgotten to avoid it. The boy thought that he didnt dislike the kiss and was very happy. His cheeks flushed a bright red and he spoke up nervously and shyly.
I like you brother Yuan Huai.
Its just that brothers body is so cold. Even his face is cold..Is his body temperature that low?
Just as the boy worried about Xie Yuan Huais body condition and waited for his response, Xie Yuan Hai returned to his senses. His expression changed slightly and he moved to gently push the boy away. While shaking his head he said in a quiet voice:
..Dont do this.
The expression on the boys face stiffened.
Seeing this type of reaction from him, Xie Yuan Huai felt a small tinge of pain in his chest. Just as he wanted to say something, the boy showed a very flustered expression. Looking as if he was about to cry, he stood up from the bench and then waved his hand while saying:
Sorry brother Yuan Huai. I definitely made you hate me now..
Did you find it very disgusting? To be liked by me..In fact, its because of this that my family thinks Im strange.
He forced a smile. Every word that was spoken after that was said with great difficulty.
I like men.
Sorry..
After he said this, he didnt wait for Xie Yuan Huais response. He immediately and very pathetically fled from the courtyard and rushed back to his ward. Buried in his blankets, he cried for a very long time.
He believed that with Xie Yuan Huai now knowing the truth about him, he would definitely hate him. He didnt dare to venture near the flower bed, let alone even take a step outside his room.
One day, he was sitting by the window gazing at the scenery outside when he suddenly heard the sound of the door to the room being opened. He thought that it was probably one of the nurse sisters coming over to talk to him and he immediately revealed a joyous expression. When he looked back and saw clearly the person walking in, his expression stiffened.
Long time no see Cheng Zhi Chu. Looks like youre living very comfortably.
A few boys around the same age as Cheng Zhi Chu entered the room. The handsome young boy standing at the front of the group had a scornful smile on his face. He sat on the edge of the bed and looked at the boy hiding in the bed with interest.
Why are you here..
The boy trembled and his face was pale. These people were his classmates and they were also the same people who had bullied him.
This was especially the case for Qiao Yue who was sitting next to him. Because he is a young master coming from a rich family and is also very good at fighting, he was the head of all these people. Ever since he learned of his sexual orientation, Qiao Yue would always insult him and let him suffer the ridicule from everyone at school.
He had thought that with his hospitalisation, he would be able to escape from these demons, but he didnt think that Qiao Yue and the others would actually go out of their way to find him.
The boy was scared, and he wanted to cry out for help. Qiao Yue however covered his mouth and pressed him down onto the bed. With his whole body pressing down onto him, the corners of his lips curved upwards and he revealed an evil smirk.
Did you think that everything was over with you taking a break from school? You dont even know how bored I was when youre not at school.
So, I got the address of the hospital from the teacher and came over to visit you. I didnt expect to see you living in the psychiatric department though. It really suits you, little crazy bastard.
Qiao Yue laughed scornfully and he gestured for the others to leave after putting down their visitation gifts.
Because he didnt have his full attention on the boy, the boy started to struggle desperately. He bit heavily onto his hand and tried to flee from the bed.
Sss..You dare bite me? You must really be crazy!
Qiao Yues expression immediately darkened. With violent force, he pushed the boy back down. The boys eyes were red, and he struggled desperately but compared to Qiao Yues strength, his strength was like those of a kitten. It was completely useless.
Being so fiercely resisted by the boy and even getting bitten by him, Qiao Yue was completely enraged. No one had dared to hurt him, and this piece of trash had actually had to courage to do that after just some time away from school. Looks like this bastard really needs to be taught a lesson.
He raised his hand and just as he was about to give him a hard slap, he suddenly noticed the appearance of the youth under him and his movements suddenly stiffened.
The youth was curled up under him with his eyes wet with tears. His expression was terrified, and his delicate face had become ghostly pale. Because of the fierce struggle earlier, his hospital gown had become a mess and a few buttons had even fallen off to reveal his snow-white shoulder and slender waist. There was even a bright red mark on his waist.
Fuck..
Qiao Yue swore internally. The rage inside him had mostly dissipated and he retracted his hands in annoyance.
In fact, he really did come with the intention to visit Cheng Zhi Chu. Otherwise, only an idiot would bring along with him so many gifts. But he couldnt step down from his throne and could only continue showing a bad attitude. In the end, he was angered to the point that he almost really taught this piece of trash a lesson.
He had actually never hit Cheng Zhi Chu before, but this idiot actually claimed everyday that he was being violent to him. Fuck. He was just teasing him. If he was really being violent to him, he would have already been beaten to the point that he can no longer do anything in life. Looks like he had become braver now and he even had the nerves to bite him.
Thinking this, Qiao Yue gave the boy a fierce glare but when he took in the boys exposed skin as well as his pitiful and cute crying face, his angry look gradually faded, and it was replaced with a slightly parched throat.
Cheng Zhi Chu..
He licked his lips. Holding onto the boys two wrists, he pressed it down above the boys head. Then then pressed him down onto the bed. His gaze was hot, and his breathing started to become a little rough.
However, at this moment there was a soft sound coming from the ceiling. Along with a bang the light tube fell and just happened to fall onto Qiao Yue. The glass shards scattered everywhere with several of them plunging into his flesh.
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Thank goodness youre not hurt.
The nurse stroked the boys face that was still covered in tears. Thinking back to the scene from earlier that she came across when she came into the room with Qiao Yue on the ground groaning in pain and the boy looking completely terrified, she couldnt help but feel very distressed. At the same time, she was amazed that one person could be hurt so terribly while the other wasnt hurt at all.
It must be karma. That bastard used to bully you and he finally got his retribution.
She whispered quietly and felt a little pleased.
Before, she had thought that this Qiao Yue guy was Zhi Chus friend so she happily let them in but, as it turns out, this handsome young man was actually the chief culprit that bullied Zhi Chu He really didnt understand that the harm brought to people verbally can be far worse than physical violence.
As for how the hospital should compensate Qiao Yue, that was something for the dean to deal it. It has nothing to do with a little nurse like her.
You must have been scared. Have some rest, I wont bother you anymore.
After confirming that the boy was indeed not injured and confirming that Doctor Luo would come tomorrow to check on his mental condition, the nurse once again internally cursed at Qiao Yue before leaving the room and gently closing the door behind her.
The boy had changed into a new hospital gown and was curled up in bed. He was tired and drowsy, but he was also still a little scared.
Just as he was in a half-asleep state, he suddenly felt a cold breeze. It sobered him up and he opened his eyes in confusion.
In the dim lighting he saw a handsome and cold man standing next to his bed looking down at him.
Brother Yuan Huai? Why are you here?
The boy turned on the bedside lamp. His first reaction was surprise but when he recalled what had happened the other day and Xie Yuan Huais cold reaction, he was then scared. He subconsciously shrank inside his blankets fearing that Xie Yuan Huai would show a disgusted expression.
.Why havent you come to find me?
After a long silence, Xie Yuan Huai suddenly spoke up.
..? The boy revealed a confused expression.
Whyare you still hiding from me even now?
Xie Yuan Huai suddenly raised his head. His expression was no longer indifferent like it was in the past and there was a hint of anger on his handsome face. But compared to the anger, his expression was more of a hurt and disappointed expression.
That day you said you liked me. After saying that, you just left me behind. You. Have you ever considered my feelings?
. The boy opened and closed his mouth. He didnt understand why Xie Yuan Huai would be angry. He left because he was taking into consideration Xie Yuan Huais feelings.
Brother Yuan Huai, you- you dont hate me?
After thinking about it for a long time, the boy suddenly realised what Xie Yuan Huais words meant. However, he wasnt certain, so he shrank himself and asked with some hesitancy.
Why would you think that I would hate you
Xie Yuan Huai answered with a gentle tone. He sat on the edge of the bed and this time the boy didnt hide from him. He smoothly approached the boy and gently held the boys face.
At that time, I just thought that I am not qualified to approach you. You have a bright future but I..
Have nothing left.
His fingers were cold like ice. It caused the boy to shiver and he felt a chill run through his body.
But even with this reaction, Xie Yuan Huai didnt let go. Instead, he moved closer and gently kissed him on the corner of his lips.
In fact, when they met the first time he had already fallen deeply in love with this young boy.
Was it love at first sight? Or was it unexplainable fascination? It wasnt important His existence. Only this boy could see and touch him. So, his entire being and existence belongs to this boy.
He was originally satisfied with just this. Just as he said earlier, he wasnt qualified to have the boy so he thought that he would be satisfied just being by his side.
But after waiting in the courtyard for a whole day and not seeing the boy, a small crack formed in his heart. Dark twisted greed and desire formed, and it whispered to him-
[Dont be so hypocritical.]
[You want him.]
[You want his love. You long for him to look only at you.]
[No one. No one can take him away from you.]
[He is yours alone.]
..Yes. His Zhi Chu. His Xiao Chu. Only his. He can only be his.
Xie Yuan Huai kissed the corner of the boys lips and it gradually become more and more fierce. With his arms around the boys waist, he pressed him down onto the bed and he started to kiss him deeply on his lips.
The eyes that were originally cold and indifferent had become dark and oppressive. It was as it if was about to become a deep abyss.
When he came to his room and saw that boy pressing his Xiao Chu down onto the bed, he couldnt suppress his inner darkness. He made the light tube fall, scattering blood across the room.
-Dont touch.
- Dont touch his Xiao Chu.
Good Xiao Chu. In the future, dont pay attention to the others okay?
During the intense intertwining of their lips and tongues, Xie Yuan Huai moved back slightly to give the boy a chance to catch his breath. He watched the boy and couldnt help but move in again to kiss his eyes. With a hoarse voice he said:
Just having brother Yuan Huai is enough.
Be good. With brother here taking care of you, you dont need anyone else anymore.
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Bai Yis Diary (Part 28)
When I encounter something related to Zhi Chu, I would easily fall into madness.
I have once thought that it would be nice if there is no other person left in this world leaving only Zhi Chu and I. That would be the most perfect world.
But after my soul was broken, I never had that thought again.
What perfect? That would simply be the worst world.