Gu Jingyi repeatedly assured her that he would not have such thoughts. Ji Xingmi didn't say much more. Since they had reached a consensus, it was the best outcome. Although it was a little different from her initial idea, it was still within an acceptable range.
"No matter how long it takes, I will be by your side. Of course, you don't need to worry about the Gu family's affairs. I will handle everything before I propose to your family. It's just that we might need to spread the news of our engagement first." Gu Jingyi saw Ji Xingmi frowning, thinking she was worried about the Gu family's affairs, so he quickly explained to her.
Ji Xingmi hadn't really considered this matter, but after he mentioned it, she nodded. The Gu family's affairs would not bother her for the time being, and she didn't mind. By the time she made her move, she believed Gu Jingyi would no longer be necessary. It was just an engagement!
Gu Jingyi probably sensed her thoughts and suddenly reached out to hold Ji Xingmi's hand. Ji Xingmi was startled but calmed down when she remembered that she had just agreed to try dating. Ye Yu also saw Gu Jingyi's action and was about to step forward to stop him, but Mantis entered the room at that moment, interrupting him.
"Miss, everything is ready. We can leave now!"
"Okay, then let's set off now!"
Hearing Mantis's words, everyone began to move. Ji Xingmi took another pill for Gu Jingnian to swallow, preventing him from feeling uncomfortable due to movement. After she finished these preparations, Mantis picked up Gu Jingnian and walked out.
Gu Jingyi escorted Gu Jingnian out first. Ji Xingmi and Ye Yu went to the prepared warehouse. After sending Ye Yu and Mantis away, she filled the ground and underground spaces before taking people to the nursing home.
By the time they arrived, Gu Jingnian had already been settled in. It wasn't Ye Yu's previous courtyard; a new place had been arranged. Ji Xingmi first checked Gu Jingnian's condition. Seeing that he was fine, she let him rest.
Ji Xingmi wrote a prescription and asked Ye Yu to help her get the medicinal materials. Gu Jingyi stayed with her the whole time. Since they had cleared things up, their interactions had become more natural. While they were chatting, Mantis walked in.
"Miss, news from the hospital says Madam Gu Er went there but couldn't find anyone, and she's a bit anxious now!"
Upon hearing this news, Gu Jingyi and Ji Xingmi exchanged glances!
"You didn't tell your family?" Ji Xingmi was the first to react and asked Gu Jingyi.
"I don't think so. Then I'll go explain to my second aunt now. Do you want me to bring her over?"
"I need to treat Jingnian later, and she might not be able to see him. Don't wait in vain; come back tomorrow."
"Then I'll go back first. Also, don't call him Jingnian Ge anymore. Just call him by his name." Gu Jingyi was already asserting his claim, which made Ji Xingmi roll her eyes. Gu Jingyi saw it and found it very cute.
"Then you go back first!" Ji Xingmi didn't notice his expression.
Gu Jingyi didn't leave immediately. After hesitating for a moment, he reached out and pulled her into his arms, saying, "Get used to my presence slowly, okay?" He had felt Ji Xingmi's momentary stiffness when they were at the hospital.
Ji Xingmi didn't expect Gu Jingyi to suddenly hug her, but when she heard his words spoken in her ear, and that slightly aggrieved tone, she softened and hugged him back. Gu Jingyi naturally felt it and his lips curved upwards slightly, but he quickly suppressed it.
Mantis happened to enter from outside at that moment and immediately turned around and stood when he saw the scene. Gu Jingyi was a little embarrassed, but Ji Xingmi was more composed. The two then let go of each other. After Gu Jingyi left, she went to Gu Jingnian's room.
Hearing someone enter, Gu Jingnian woke up. Seeing that it was Ji Xingmi, he wanted to smile at her, but it seemed he remembered his wounds and ended up doing nothing.
Ji Xingmi didn't expose him. Instead, she changed the subject: "Jingnian Ge, I'm going to treat you. After I insert the needles, you'll fall asleep for a while. Don't worry."
"Okay, it's fine. You don't need to rush!" Seeing Ji Xingmi frowning, he thought she was worried about how to treat him.
"Okay! I'll prepare the things first." Ji Xingmi said and went to the bathroom. The nursing home had bathtubs, which was convenient for her. She filled the bathtub with spiritual spring water and then asked Mantis to help her. Ji Xingmi took out golden needles and said to Gu Jingnian, "I'm going to start."
Gu Jingnian nodded slightly. Ji Xingmi directly applied the Turtle Hibernation Needle technique, causing Gu Jingnian to enter a state of suspended animation. She asked Mantis to help submerge his entire body into the bathtub. After Gu Jingnian was fully submerged, Ji Xingmi asked Mantis to remove all his clothes, leaving only a small covering for modesty. Ji Xingmi then took out several small bottles and poured them into the bathtub, stirring occasionally.
Ji Xingmi also asked Mantis to lift Gu Jingnian's head at regular intervals so he could breathe. In fact, she didn't need to be so troublesome, but using medicine alone would slow down the healing process. Moreover, she was afraid that if the care was not meticulous and his wounds became inflamed, and she wasn't around, it could lead to consequences she couldn't accept. Besides, she didn't want to see the sad look in Gu Jingnian's eyes.
Although he tried his best to conceal it, Ji Xingmi still detected the emotions hidden beneath his facade. He had not been resting well. For example, just now, there was no sound when she entered, but he was still woken up.
Ji Xingmi estimated the time and asked Mantis to bring him out and clean him up. She then helped apply the medication. On the surface, there were no visible changes, but Ji Xingmi knew he must have improved. After applying the ointment all over his body, she removed the needles, and then Gu Jingnian slowly woke up.
Gu Jingnian opened his eyes, looked around, and saw Ji Xingmi beside him. He then felt a coolness on his body and realized medication had been applied. His heart sank! "My clothes~ and the medicine was applied?"
"Don't worry, I didn't change your clothes. Uncle Mantis helped with that. I just applied the ointment!"
"That's good, that's good!" Gu Jingnian had no other thoughts; his only concern was that his elder brother wouldn't beat him to death now.
"Doctors don't distinguish between genders! What are you thinking about?" Ji Xingmi gave him a direct eye-roll and stopped discussing it with him. Even if she had done it herself, it should have been fine, right? Wasn't it nurses who did it for him in the hospital?