66: Chapter 66 Feeling Empty

After saying that, he didn't get up immediately, but instead leaned in closer and gently pecked her on the lips: "Let's hug for a little longer."

Xia Xiaotang felt sweet inside and obediently wrapped her arms around his neck.

The car interior once again fell into a moment of tenderness.

However, this warmth did not last long.

Just as Lin Yu was preparing to get up and put on his clothes, the car window was suddenly knocked on gently from the outside.

"Knock, knock, knock."

The two of them froze at the same time.

Lin Yu turned his head to look, only to see Yu Yi's expressionless face staring straight at them through the glass outside the car window.

Yu Yi was holding two portions of breakfast in his hands. Although his eyes were still calm, Lin Yu clearly saw a trace of... embarrassment on his unchanging poker face.

"Boss," Yu Yi's voice came through the glass, muffled, "Fatty asked me to come over and ask if the soup dumplings are... Did I come at a bad time?"

Xia Xiaotang let out a scream, buried her head directly into Lin Yu's chest, and dared not lift it again.

A vein on Lin Yu's forehead twitched. He rolled down the window and looked at Yu Yi expressionlessly: "Are you here to guard the door, or to collect a debt?"

"Reporting to Boss, I am here to deliver breakfast." Yu Yi very professionally passed the breakfast inside, his eyes deliberately avoiding the messy pile of blankets, "Fatty said he wanted to eat crab roe soup dumplings, but I thought it wasn't very healthy, so I bought millet porridge and eggs. What do you think..."

"Alright, put it down." Lin Yu sighed, casually grabbed a shirt and put it on, covering the "battle scars" all over his body, "Go up and tell Fatty that if he talks nonsense again, I'll throw him out."

"Yes." Yu Yi saluted and turned to leave, but Lin Yu clearly saw his shoulders tremble the moment he turned—that was a movement of holding back laughter.

The car window closed.

Xia Xiaotang poked her head out from Lin Yu's arms, her face as red as a sunset cloud: "It's over, it's over. Yu Yi must have seen everything..."

"It's one-way glass." Lin Yu shrugged indifferently while buttoning his shirt, "How could he have seen anything?"

"You're still saying that!" Xia Xiaotang punched him in shy annoyance, then suddenly remembered something and hurriedly looked for her clothes, "Where are my clothes? Where is my skirt?"

Lin Yu pointed to the passenger seat: "Over there, but... it seems you tore it last night."

Xia Xiaotang looked in the direction he pointed, only to see her beloved knitted skirt hanging pitifully on the rearview mirror, with the threads coming undone.

"Lin Yu! Are you a dog or something!" Xia Xiaotang went crazy.

Lin Yu watched the furious Xia Xiaotang and couldn't help but laugh out loud.

The morning sunlight spilled into the car, illuminating the intimacy between the two that could no longer be ignored. Although there was some embarrassment and awkwardness, there was even more... sweetness.

"Alright, stop messing around." Lin Yu reached out and pulled her into his arms, helping her tidy up her messy hair, "Wear my shirt for now, and I'll take you to buy new ones later. Now, it's time to go up and see that 'knife-stricken' Fatty."

Xia Xiaotang snorted and obediently put on Lin Yu's oversized shirt, buttoning it up tightly, leaving only a pair of slender calves exposed.

The two of them tidied themselves up, pushed open the car doors, and walked toward the inpatient department, facing the morning sun.

However, when they met Yu Er downstairs, Yu Er's expression—wanting to speak but stopping, with twitching corners of his mouth—made Xia Xiaotang wish she could crawl back under the car.

It seems the "commotion" last night was much louder than she had imagined...

Ding! Xia Xiaotang's Intimacy +5

Current Intimacy: 81

As soon as they entered the hospital room, they heard Fatty's vigorous complaining: "Huihui, this porridge is too bland! Can you add some salt? Even just a little bit?"

Chen Huihui was holding a spoon and coaxing him. Seeing Lin Yu enter, she looked as if she had seen a savior: "Brother Lin, please talk to him. The doctor ordered that he cannot eat anything salty."

Lin Yu walked over with a smile and glanced at Fatty. Indeed, compared to his pale appearance yesterday, although Fatty's complexion was still poor today, his eyes were lively, and his voice was much louder.

"It seems that with Huihui here, your recovery speed has doubled," Lin Yu teased, "The power of love is truly strong; it's more effective than any supplement."

Fatty chuckled and glanced at Chen Huihui proudly: "That's right. With Huihui taking care of me, I wish I could be discharged tomorrow."

"Stop spouting nonsense." Lin Yu raised his hand to pat his shoulder, then stopped: "I'm going back to the Ancient City, then driving back to Ruiyuan Residential Compound to change clothes. After I come back, Huihui can go take a shower and rest. At noon, I'll have Su Manqin stew some beef for you, along with beef liver for blood replenishment. I also bought kiwis and strawberries; they are all good for healing wounds."

"Got it! It's still Old Lin!" Fatty's eyes lit up as soon as he heard there was meat to eat.

After giving a few instructions, Lin Yu took Xia Xiaotang and left the hospital.

At the Ancient City parking lot, Lin Yu switched back to his Phantom. When parting, he rolled down the window and looked at Xia Xiaotang standing in the morning light. She was wearing Lin Yu's oversized shirt with hot pants underneath, making her legs look long and straight, exuding a lazy sexiness.

"Go back and get some sleep." Lin Yu reached out and ruffled her hair, his eyes gentle, "Last night... you worked hard."

Xia Xiaotang blushed and rolled her eyes at him: "Got it, you're so naggy. You take care too... don't get too tired."

Lin Yu smiled, pressed the accelerator, and drove toward Ruiyuan Residential Compound.

...

Just as he entered the house, a rich aroma of meat hit him.

"Sir, you're back." Sister Zhang, the nanny, came out to greet him, "The beef is already stewing. I'm simmering it over low heat for three hours; it will definitely be tender."

"Thank you, Sister Zhang." Lin Yu changed his shoes, and just as he walked into the living room, two beautiful figures walked out of the bedroom.

It was Su Manqin and Mu Wan.

Su Manqin was wearing a silk bathrobe, exuding a mature and noble charm in her laziness; Mu Wan was in fresh loungewear, holding a book in her hand. When the two saw Lin Yu, a flash of surprise crossed their eyes.

Su Manqin walked over, naturally took Lin Yu's coat, and asked softly, "How is Fatty's condition? Is it serious?"

"He took a knife to the back, got eight stitches, and no organs were injured, but he needs to rest for a while." Lin Yu sat on the sofa, leaning back against the chair, feeling somewhat exhausted.

"That's good then." Mu Wan brought a glass of warm water and sat on his other side, "Fatty usually looks sturdy, he must have been terrified this time, right?"

"He wasn't terrified, he was just starved," Lin Yu took the glass and took a sip, "At noon, you two help take the stewed beef and beef liver to the hospital, and bring some fruits like kiwis and strawberries while you're at it. Huihui has been guarding there all night. I'll go over after I change my clothes so she can go home, take a shower, and rest."

"No problem, leave it to us," Su Manqin readily agreed, "It just so happens we want to go see Fatty too."

Lin Yu nodded, stood up, went to the bathroom to take a shower, and washed away his exhaustion. After changing into clean and sharp casual clothes, he drove to the hospital.

Arriving at the hospital, he happened to bump into Chen Huihui coming out carrying a laundry basket.

"Brother Lin, you're here." Chen Huihui's face showed signs of fatigue, but her Spirit was good, "Fatty just fell asleep. I'm going home to take a shower and change clothes, then I'll come back."

"Go ahead, I'm here. Just come back in the evening," Lin Yu added, "At noon, Su Manqin and Mu Wan will bring food over, so you don't need to worry about eating."

Chen Huihui nodded obediently and left.

...

Lin Yu stayed at the hospital basically every day for seven days and six nights.

These seven days were manageable; he accompanied Fatty in the hospital room, cracked jokes, played cards, or took a nap when he could. But these six nights became a trial; he still slept in the Alphard (the car he had the company send over for Fatty's use).

The first night was Xia Xiaotang, establishing their relationship.

The second night was Director Chu Yao. She got into the car with a stethoscope, under the pretext of a "physical examination." As a result, the panting in the car didn't stop all night; Lin Yu felt like a frog being dissected.

The third night was Su Qingxue. Nurse uniform, cold and glamorous, professional. She used her professional nursing skills to serve Lin Yu perfectly, but it also left him unable to even hold the steering wheel the next day.

The fourth night was Tang Man. She was the most considerate, but also the most clingy. She displayed her flexibility to the fullest in the cramped back seat. When Lin Yu woke up the next day, he felt like a piece of sugarcane that had been squeezed dry.

The fifth night was Liu Yifei. Passionate and unrestrained, like a ball of fire. Her reckless demands almost made Lin Yu lose control; in the end, he could only beg for mercy.

The sixth night was Zhou Li. A dignified beauty; although her movements were gentle, her endurance was amazing, and she managed to exhaust Lin Yu until dawn.

These six nights, Lin Yu didn't feel like he was sleeping. Every day when he woke up, he felt sore and aching, his legs were weak, and his dark circles were as heavy as if someone had punched him twice.

Meanwhile, Fatty, lying in the hospital, also let out a desperate wail.

"Old Lin! I can't take it anymore! I want to be discharged! If I keep lying here, I'm going to grow mushrooms!"

"I can't take it anymore either. If I keep sleeping, I'll turn into a mummy!" Lin Yu also looked hopeless.

Chen Huihui: "..."

Lin Yu looked at the lively Fatty, then at the helpless Chen Huihui beside him, and nodded: "Alright, discharged! Go home and recover!"

Fatty cheered and almost jumped off the bed, but ended up pulling his wound on his back, grimacing in pain: "Ouch..."

Chen Huihui: "...Be careful, be careful..."

Just like that, amidst the laughter of everyone, Fatty finally ended his "hospital life." Although he still carried a "burden" on his back, the smile on his face was brighter than ever.

As for Lin Yu, he leaned against the wall, feeling his lower back starting to ache again.

It seems he will need to properly recover from this six-day "wheel war."

...

Several cars slowly drove into the residential complex where Fatty lived.

This was an older residential complex; although the greenery was nice, the facilities were slightly outdated. Fortunately, there was an elevator, and Yu Yi and Yu Er steadily pushed Fatty in his wheelchair into the house.

Lin Yu, Tang Man, and Chen Huihui followed into the house. Lin Yu had been here a few times before. It was a small three-bedroom apartment with one living room, one kitchen, and one bathroom. The decoration was simple, and although the furniture wasn't new, it was kept very clean.

Fatty's parents were both in their hometown, Muli Village, raising livestock and running a meat stall, only occasionally returning to stay. It didn't matter when Fatty was alone in Ze City, but now that Chen Huihui was with him, it would definitely be inconvenient after they got married.

Lin Yu turned his head to look at Tang Man, who was standing beside him.

She was still in her capable professional attire. She took a bright red booklet out of her bag and handed it to Fatty.

Fatty was asking Chen Huihui to pour him some water. Seeing this scene, he was stunned: "What is that?"

He took the property deed suspiciously and flipped it open to take a look.

At this sight, Fatty froze completely. A few seconds later, he suddenly raised his head, his face flushed red. He threw the property deed onto the floor, his tone filled with a hint of anger: "Old Lin! What is the meaning of this? Buying brotherhood? Although I, Fatty, am greedy for money, I haven't reached the point of selling my life! I blocked that knife voluntarily. If you're trying to pay me off with money, then we're no longer brothers from now on!"

The room went silent instantly.

Chen Huihui was also startled and hurriedly grabbed Fatty, asking in confusion: "What are you doing! What's wrong..."

Fatty didn't answer her, only glared at Lin Yu.

Lin Yu, however, was calm. He walked over, picked up the property deed, and stuffed it back into Fatty's hand. Although his tone was flat, it carried an unquestionable authority.

"Shut up. Since you chose to follow me, and now that I have meat to eat, isn't it right to let my brother have some soup?"

Lin Yu patted Fatty's leg, his gaze sweeping over Chen Huihui, and said earnestly: "Besides, you're not alone anymore. You have Huihui, and you have to think about her and your future, right? This house is nothing; just consider it my advance wedding gift to you, and also an assurance to your wife-to-be."

"Wedding... gift..."

Fatty was stunned. He looked at the heavy property deed in his hand, then looked at the moved Chen Huihui beside him, his throat feeling as if it were blocked by something.

His eyes instantly turned red.

Fatty was a man who valued loyalty and emotions. He sniffled and nodded heavily: "Alright! Old Lin, I'll remember this favor! If you ever get hacked again, I'll still be the first one to block it!"

After saying that, he handed the property deed to Chen Huihui: "Huihui, take it. This is our new home."

Chen Huihui took the property deed somewhat at a loss, opened it, and saw the address written on it—Jiangshanyin Residential Complex.

She gasped.

Jiangshanyin Residential Complex was the highest-end real estate in Ze City, with a first-line river view, large flat units—one elevator per household, private elevator access, double entrance foyers, double balconies, 5 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, 3 bathrooms, 270-degree wraparound floor-to-ceiling windows, and 3.1-meter ceilings.

This unit alone would cost at least three million or more!

Chen Huihui was somewhat dazed, her thoughts racing.

She looked up at Lin Yu. Although she and Lin Yu were high school classmates, they weren't very close before. Back then, the most prominent people in class were the class monitor, Deng Ming, and his group.

But now...

Chen Huihui felt a complex mix of emotions. No wonder Fatty was set on Lin Yu, even willing to block a knife for him. The class monitor, Deng Ming, and his crowd weren't even fit to tie Lin Yu's shoes—it wasn't about money, but about character and this heart for his brothers.

It had been a while since the class reunion, and she had had a few interactions with Lin Yu; she had to admit, Fatty's judgment was good. This was a real man—responsible and loyal.

"This... this is too valuable," Chen Huihui came back to her senses and said somewhat embarrassedly, "Brother Lin, this..."