“Linyi, quickly thank Young Master Shen,” Su Linyi’s mother reminded her daughter gently, a faint smile lingering at the corner of her lips.
Her gaze lingered on the man in front of her, and the more she looked, the more she felt he was a perfect match for her daughter. He had a warm personality, dignified appearance, and was incredibly dependable—he was practically the ideal partner.
Her daughter Su Linyi had just turned twenty and was already an adult. Su Linyi’s mother thought to herself, if these two could be together, she would certainly have no objection.
“Thank you, Young Master Shen,” Su Linyi looked up at Shen Che, her clear eyes full of gratitude. Her voice was soft yet sincere. If not for his appearance, she would still be struggling in the abyss of illness with no way out.
Thinking of this, Su Linyi bit her lower lip slightly. After a brief pause, she asked softly, with curiosity and a hint of caution, “Young Master Shen, I hope I’m not being too forward, but… which hospital will I be staying at?”
Shen Che replied gently, his tone relaxed, “Oh, don’t worry. I just called and made arrangements.”
“I’ve arranged a room for you at the Xu family’s hospital. The facilities and environment there are excellent.”
He glanced at his watch and added, “They should be arriving soon. Just wait here peacefully.”
The moment he finished speaking, Su Linyi’s eyes widened in surprise. She instinctively covered her lips slightly and tilted her head up to look at Shen Che, her eyes filled with disbelief—she looked adorable.
“Wait, Young Master Shen,” she asked carefully, “you don’t mean that huge hospital in the city center, do you? I remember passing by it back when I could still walk around. It looked so grand that I never forgot it.”
The Xu family’s hospital was located in the city center—Magic City’s top-tier private hospital, a healthcare sanctuary for the upper class. It gathered medical experts from around the world, and only the wealthy and powerful could afford to be treated there.
“Yes, that’s the one.”
“What?!” Su Linyi couldn’t help but cry out in shock, her voice full of disbelief and concern. “The cost of staying there is ridiculously high! When Mom took me for treatment there once, I experienced it firsthand.”
“Young Master Shen, maybe we could go to a regular hospital instead? It’s too much for you to cover all this alone.”
As she spoke, her right hand unconsciously clutched the edge of her clothes, her fingers lightly rubbing the fabric. Her eyes were full of concern for Shen Che.
In front of someone you like, girls always think for the other person first. Even while in hardship, her thoughts were all about him—his burdens, his wellbeing.
“It’s alright. That hospital belongs to my fiancée’s family. I already called her just now. Don’t worry about it.” This chapter was taken from g.com without permission.
Shen Che remained calm, his tone as steady as if he were discussing something as trivial as the weather.
Upon hearing that, Su Linyi’s mother was stunned, as if thunder had exploded in her ears.
So Young Master Shen’s fiancée came from the family that owned a hospital? Then his background must be even more extraordinary.
In an instant, Su Linyi’s mother felt an overwhelming wave of disappointment and inferiority. Her family’s conditions were poor to begin with, and just moments ago, she had even entertained the idea of matching her daughter with Shen Che. Looking back now, it was laughably unrealistic.
The difference between their families was like heaven and earth—such thoughts were simply too far-fetched.
“I see… in that case, we’ll go with your arrangement, Young Master Shen.” Su Linyi’s voice involuntarily softened, as though all strength had been drained from her. Her tone carried an undeniable hint of disappointment.
A sense of sourness spread quietly in her heart, like an invisible net tightly entangling her thoughts, refusing to let go.
So this… was what unrequited affection felt like—bittersweet.
Shen Che stood tall before her, his features refined and noble by nature. He treated others with warmth and grace, especially her and her mother—with such thoughtfulness and care. These kind gestures unknowingly pulled at her heart.
But now, after hearing that he had a fiancée from such an elite background, she knew his family must be just as distinguished.
By comparison, Su Linyi only felt bitter.
Between them stood an unbridgeable gap.
She didn’t blame fate—just felt lost, as if a cloud had settled over her heart, unable to be lifted.
“Su Linyi, what are you even thinking?” she scolded herself silently. “Young Master Shen is helping you out of kindness. How could you develop feelings for him?”
But reason may control impulses for a moment, it couldn’t dispel the lingering sense of loss.
It felt like a love story that had ended before it even began—only leaving behind a hollow ache.
The massive disparity made her painfully aware that some feelings could only be hidden forever.
And Shen Che, a completely oblivious straight man, had no idea about what Su Linyi or her mother were thinking.
Just then, two of Shen Che’s personal bodyguards arrived. They stood straight before him, speaking in calm, respectful tones, “Young Master, the vehicle prepared for transporting the patient is ready. Guofeng will drive your sports car back and arrange it properly.”
Shen Che nodded calmly, giving a short reply, “Good.”
He then turned around, his gaze soft as it fell on Su Linyi. His voice carried a hint of tenderness as he said, “Miss Su, pardon me, but I’ll carry you to the car.”
He had no other intentions. She truly couldn’t move much, and her mother couldn’t lift her. He was clearly the most suitable option.
Su Linyi’s heart trembled. Her cheeks flushed red, and she gently bit her lower lip. Like a docile kitten, she nodded and responded softly, “Okay… sorry to trouble you, Young Master Shen.”
Shen Che walked to the bedside with steady steps. With gentle but strong arms, he scooped her up in a perfect princess carry.
His embrace was warm and firm. Su Linyi’s heart immediately sped up. A faint, unique scent clung to the tip of her nose, making her dazed—as if time had frozen in that instant.
In all her years, Su Linyi had never been this close to a boy. She had never even held hands with one. Yet now, she was being carried like a princess by the man she couldn’t stop thinking about.
Her heart felt like a high-speed engine, pounding wildly, each beat sending out waves of strong affection.
Her face was now as red as a fiery sunset, radiantly vivid, her whole body exuding a shy and girlish aura.
Feeling overwhelmed by shyness, she instinctively reached out with her only movable right hand and gently wrapped it around Shen Che’s neck. Her lips parted slightly, her voice soft, sweet, and tinged with bashfulness as she subconsciously called out:
“Young Master Shen…”
Her voice was as light as the spring breeze, yet in the small space around them, it stirred a ripple that tugged at the heart.