“And another thing.” Mo Hai continued: “his legs should be massaged for an hour every day.”
Song Tinghuan blinked. “Every day…?”
Mo Hai nodded. “Every day.”
“But I still need to rest on Saturdays and Sundays.”
At that moment, Shen Yuqing said: “Skipping two days won’t matter.”
Mo Hai winked at Song Tinghuan.
“Overtime pay at Changqing Group is three times the base salary. On weekends and holidays, it’s doubled again.”
One times three is three. Two times three is six. Then multiply that by the base salary…
After finishing the calculation, Song Tinghuan immediately said to Shen Yuqing: “Then I’d better keep doing it. The faster you recover, the happier I’ll be.”
After explaining everything else that needed attention, Mo Hai returned to the hospital for his consultations.
Shen Yuqing sat in the living room reading.
Meanwhile, Song Tinghuan was racking her brain, trying to figure out how to make her boss happier.
She thought for a long time but failed to come up with anything concrete.
Sigh.
Since ancient times, winning a master’s favor had always been the work of treacherous ministers.
She…
She was determined to become a successful treacherous minister!
While cleaning the living room, Song Tinghuan suddenly discovered a fallen photo frame inside a cabinet.
She stood it upright.
Inside was a photograph of Shen Yuqing riding a horse.
Above him stretched a blue sky dotted with white clouds, and just like the chestnut-red horse beneath him, he looked heroic and spirited.
It seemed that Shen Yuqing really liked horseback riding.
But in his current condition, that was no longer possible.
Song Tinghuan hurried over to him with quick little steps, crouched down, and looked up at him.
“President Shen, the weather is nice today. Let’s go to an amusement park.”
Without a moment’s thought, Shen Yuqing refused.
“No.”
Since the car accident, he had never left this villa.
Unwilling to give up, Song Tinghuan persisted.
“Really not going? Amusement parks are so much fun.”
Shen Yuqing replied: “Those are places children go. You’re already an adult. Why would you still want to go?”
“Only children go?” Song Tinghuan said. “I never went to an amusement park when I was little, so I’m not really sure.”
Her parents had both been deaf and mute. At that time, they had not yet received cochlear implants. Going to crowded places would have been dangerous, so Song Tinghuan had never visited an amusement park with them during her childhood.
After she grew up, she had gone many times with friends instead.
But when those words reached Shen Yuqing’s ears, he suddenly remembered that Song Tinghuan did not have a good relationship with her parents.
He assumed they had deliberately never taken her.
He could understand that.
Because his own parents had only ever taken Shen Heng to amusement parks.
Not once had they taken him.
Growing up, he had invested in amusement parks, but in reality, he didn’t even know what one actually looked like.
“Forget it.” Shen Yuqing said. “Let’s go.”
“Okay!”
Song Tinghuan immediately stood up.
“Then I’ll go pack some things.”
She packed a small shoulder bag.
Inside were a thermos and several pieces of chocolate, all prepared for Shen Yuqing.
She also packed her own instant camera.
Whenever Shen Yuqing went out, he had a dedicated car and driver, which made things much more convenient.
The vehicle had also been specially modified, allowing his wheelchair to roll smoothly inside.
The driver dropped them off at the entrance of the amusement park before leaving to park the car.
Song Tinghuan accompanied Shen Yuqing as he got out.
The long line before them left her stunned.
“Isn’t it Monday today?” she asked in confusion. “Why are there still so many people?”
Among the crowd, their pairing was particularly eye-catching, attracting many curious glances.
Song Tinghuan had grown up accompanying her parents everywhere and had long become accustomed to such looks.
She paid them no mind.
Nor did she notice that Shen Yuqing’s body had been tense ever since he stepped out of the car.
She pushed him toward the ticket checkpoint and joined the line.
“I already bought the tickets on the way here. I just don’t know how long it’ll take before it’s our turn.”
Shen Yuqing did not respond.
A staff member walked through the queue with a loudspeaker.
“Visitors without bags can proceed directly to ticket inspection. Those carrying bags, please go through security first.”
Song Tinghuan waved.
“Hello!”
The staff member noticed Shen Yuqing’s wheelchair and hurried over.
“Hello. Do you need any assistance?”
“Yes, yes!” Song Tinghuan nodded repeatedly. “May I ask if we can enter through the accessible entrance?”
She pointed toward the accessible lane at the far side.
Not a single person was waiting there.
“Of course. I’ll take you over.”
The staff member was very considerate.
Not only did he guide them to the entrance, but he also helped Song Tinghuan carry her bag.
In a lowered voice, she whispered into Shen Yuqing’s ear.
“President Shen, this is all thanks to you. It’s my first time entering an amusement park without waiting in line!”
Looking at the people in the queue and the gazes directed toward him—some curious, some sympathetic—Shen Yuqing’s expression darkened.
“What is there to be happy about?”
“Do you know how much a fast-pass costs? Eight hundred and eighty per person!”
Song Tinghuan held up a hand and formed the number eight.
“We just saved over a thousand yuan!”
Shen Yuqing closed his eyes.
“I’ll reimburse you. Buy fast-passes. Don’t use the accessible entrance.”
But Song Tinghuan pushed him forward.
“We’ve already come all this way!”
After entering the park, every staff member they encountered was friendly and proactively asked whether they needed assistance.
So Song Tinghuan asked: “Which way is the carousel?”
The staff member pointed in a direction and added: “I’ll take you there.”
“Great! Thank you!”
Then she lowered her voice again.
“See that? This isn’t something money can buy.”
Shen Yuqing’s jaw remained tightly clenched, and his brows stayed furrowed the entire way.
When they were almost at the carousel, he suddenly stopped on his own.
The staff member asked: “What’s wrong?”
Song Tinghuan also asked: “President Shen, what’s wrong?”
Shen Yuqing pressed his thin lips together.
“You go by yourself. I’ll wait in the car.”
Song Tinghuan noticed that his hands resting on his knees had curled into fists.
That was a sign that he was nervous.
She first turned to the staff member.
“Thank you. We can handle the rest ourselves. Sorry for the trouble.”
The staff member left to attend to other matters.
Song Tinghuan pushed Shen Yuqing beneath a shaded tree where there were fewer people.
Without so many eyes on him, Shen Yuqing finally felt it become easier to breathe.
Crouching down, Song Tinghuan took out his water bottle and handed it to him.
“Have some water first. We’ll leave in a little while.”
Shen Yuqing accepted the bottle.
“Aren’t you going to play anymore?”
“No.” Song Tinghuan replied. “I’m sorry. I was too optimistic in my judgment of the situation. I thought an amusement park was a place that could make everyone happy, and I overlooked your feelings.”
The hand gripping the cup tightened continuously.
“I… I’ve just been indoors for too long. I’m not used to being outside yet.”
“It’s okay.”
Song Tinghuan smiled, her dimples appearing faintly.
“When something makes you uncomfortable, you should say it immediately. Happiness doesn’t only come from one thing. There are many other ways to experience joy.”
Shen Yuqing suddenly recalled the past.
He had not liked studying business.
He had not liked being President.
He had not liked the fiancée his family had arranged for him.
But nobody had cared whether he liked those things.
His feelings had always come after the interests of the family.
The principle Song Tinghuan spoke of was simple.
Yet it was the first time anyone had ever said it to him.
Shen Yuqing was still somewhat nervous, but he asked,
“Can an amusement park really make everyone happy?”
Song Tinghuan nodded.
“Look at me. Then look at all the staff members we met along the way. Every one of us wants to make you happy.”
Within her bright almond-shaped eyes, Shen Yuqing saw the azure sky, the lush green canopy overhead, and himself.
And also something he had never seen before—
sincerity and wholehearted warmth.