142: How do you want to celebrate your birthday?

Gu Shiyuan clutched his crotch in a moment of urgency; he never expected that doing a good deed would cost him his integrity.

"I'll do it myself!!!"

The nurse helped him hang the IV drip, adjusted the flow rate, and secured his injured leg. Her tone was firm as she said,

"Remember, you must not move unless absolutely necessary. If you move again, you won't want your leg anymore."

Soon, a new patient gown was sent over.

But what Gu Shiyuan needed to change was more than just a patient gown, right? His underwear was soaked!

Gu Shiyuan dialed his sister's number again, but only got a busy signal.

When he called Song Yuan, Song Yuan had just finished interviewing a top tech talent. The company was now on track, and the team was constantly expanding and improving, but they still needed a lot of people.

Not only the technical department, but other departments also needed to be established.

Song Yuan returned to his office with his phone, listened to Gu Shiyuan's string of complaints, and couldn't help but smile, imagining the kid's frantic expression.

"Alright, it's true that your sister and I forgot about this. I'll call the Old Residence's butler now. He'll have someone send you a change of clothes and bring a male nurse. Is that okay?"

Gu Shiyuan continued to babble on the other end,

"Brother-in-law, do you think that's the end of it? The harm I've suffered cannot be compensated by a few words from the two of you. When I'm better, you and my sister, prepare to be harassed by me!"

Song Yuan chuckled,

"I'll come see you after work."

Song Yuan hung up the phone and immediately started arranging for a male nurse for him.

After work, Song Yuan picked up Gu Shiyu, and they went to the hospital together.

As soon as Gu Shiyu got in the car, she leaned back and felt sleepy. Song Yuan helped her fasten her seatbelt.

"Are you that sleepy?"

Song Yuan understood her. They used to stay up late often, but as soon as she stepped into the office, she would be full of energy, as if she had taken a shot of adrenaline. Song Yuan even thought she would never get tired.

Gu Shiyu hummed through her nose,

"Sleepy."

"Next week is your birthday. How do you want to celebrate?"

Gu Shiyu perked up and sat upright,

"When I was studying abroad, I just bought a cake and celebrated simply with friends. After returning to China, Yang Xianyu always arranged things. She liked to organize gatherings and invite some friends to drink and sing.

But I find it quite boring. This year, I want to celebrate with you."

Song Yuan thought for a long time but couldn't come up with any ideas.

"Then how about inviting a few close friends to celebrate simply?"

Gu Shiyu nodded,

"Okay."

"Is there anything you want as a gift?"

Gu Shiyu thought for a long time but couldn't think of anything she wanted. Finally, she said,

"I want a day of complete freedom, undisturbed time, to sleep."

Song Yuan felt both heartache and amusement. What kind of exhaustion was this, where her only wish was to sleep? It made him feel quite guilty.

He ruffled her hair,

"I won't make you stay up late these next few days."

Song Yuan drove towards the hospital. Gu Shiyu slept the whole way, and Song Yuan only woke her up after parking the car.

The two got out of the car and walked towards the inpatient building. Gu Shiyu remembered the news she received about Meng Qian today and told Song Yuan,

"Meng Qian has been detained, but his family has a political background. I estimate he won't be held for too long before he's released. We've offended that scumbag, so you should be careful. I expect he'll come back to cause trouble."

Song Yuan had researched the Meng family online but didn't know they had such connections.

"Are they very powerful?"

Gu Shiyu nodded,

"Somewhat powerful. His mother grew up in a military compound, and his maternal grandfather is a high-ranking leader. However, no matter how powerful their background, he's not in the right. Meng Qian is a notorious pervert in their circle, and his mother knows what kind of person her son is.

We don't need to fear him, but it's better to be careful."

Song Yuan remembered.

Inside the ward, the young master was clamoring to be discharged and recover at home, while the nurse was trying to persuade him.

Seeing Gu Shiyu enter the ward, Gu Shiyuan instantly shut his mouth, becoming obedient as if he had been acupunctured.

The only person in this world who could control him was still his older sister.

Gu Shiyu glared at him upon entering,

"Our family doctor isn't good at orthopedics. If you want your leg to be treated like the big yellow dog at home, then you can be discharged. I won't care about you."

Gu Shiyuan thought about the Shiba Inu his grandmother raised. Its leg was broken that year and haphazardly bandaged by the family doctor. It eventually healed, but the treatment process was really rough.

Gu Shiyuan stopped talking. Just a moment ago, he was complaining that the food bought by the nurse was unpalatable, but now he was eating it in big mouthfuls.

Ji Qingxue secretly gave Gu Shiyu a thumbs-up from the side,

"Gu Shiyu, how do you make him listen?"

Gu Shiyu replied,

"That's not simple? Just beat him if he doesn't listen. He'll eventually be beaten into submission."

Gu Shiyuan silently shoveled down his rice, not daring to talk back.

Gu Shiyu then noticed Ji Qingxue,

"Have you been accompanying this kid at the hospital since yesterday evening? You should go back. I'll call a car for you. Don't worry about this kid; he'll be fine with rough care."

Gu Shiyu led Ji Qingxue out without further explanation.

Gu Shiyuan breathed a sigh of relief. These two women finally left.

"Brother-in-law, save me! That woman might come again tomorrow. She's too much. Don't you know she... she, she watched me pee!"

Song Yuan burst out laughing,

"No way. That little girl looks quite innocent; she's not that kind of person."

"Just because you say she isn't, she isn't? I'm the victim. Would I lie? You can know a person's face, but not their heart!"

Song Yuan felt that these two were quite a match, like a pair of bickering lovers.

"Then how about you two get together? If your girlfriend wants to see you, just let her see you openly!"

Gu Shiyuan swallowed, choked for a moment. He and that childish Ji Qingxue get together?

That's too absurd.

"I don't fancy anyone. I'm only going to marry your sister or your younger sister. This is an old grudge between us."

Song Yuan teased him,

"I have a cousin. How about I introduce him to you?"

"Pah, this young master is a pure man, a straight man of steel. You're introducing a man to me? Brother-in-law, you're amazing! You're even more ruthless than my sister!"

Song Yuan stopped joking around and got serious,

"Your sister's birthday is coming up, and I have no clue what to do. Do you have any suggestions?"

Gu Shiyuan raised an eyebrow at Song Yuan,

"Now you know I'm useful? I'm not telling you."

Song Yuan:...

Who wouldn't be annoyed with a younger brother like this?

Given that this kid called him brother-in-law, Song Yuan held back,

"If your idea is useful, I can help you persuade your sister to give you pocket money."

Gu Shiyuan immediately perked up,

"Men don't lie to men, brother-in-law, are you serious?"

"I'm not lying to you."

Gu Shiyuan gestured for Song Yuan to lean closer. He whispered to him, and Song Yuan stared at him with wide eyes,

"This will work?"

Gu Shiyuan nodded,

"It definitely will. This is my sister's secret. Although she doesn't say it, I grew up with her. She knows how many worms I have in my stomach, and conversely, no one knows what she's thinking better than me."

Just as he was speaking, Gu Shiyu pushed the door open. Seeing Song Yuan and Gu Shiyuan looking as if they had something to hide, she asked,

"Are you two keeping a secret from me?"