After the Straight Male Incubus Became a Heartthrob - Chapter 39.2

A drenched Ye Lin walked in. He first put away the umbrella, then unbuttoned his jacket and took the bags from his chest to hand to him. The medicine, bedsheets, and quilt covers were wrapped in four layers of plastic bags, the openings tied very tightly without a single gap. The bags had been protected in his arms; the items inside were not wet and could be used immediately after opening.

Liang Wenle got the medicine and took one pill first, then ran over to help Ye Lin take off his outer clothes. “You were gone for so long. I was waiting here alone, I was so uneasy.”

Ye Lin picked up a bath towel and walked toward the bathroom. “At this hour, very few shops are open. I ran across four streets to find them, of course I came back late. After you finish the medicine, sit on the sofa and wait; I will change the sheets and quilt covers in a bit.”

Only then did Liang Wenle realize that buying things required looking at the time. And for his sake, Ye Lin had gone out with dark circles under his eyes and stayed in the rain for a long time. Then he also had to do something; he could not always rely on Ye Lin.

Having made up his mind, Liang Wenle opened the packaging and laid out the sheets. The sheets were fine; he could spread them out. But the quilt cover was very difficult to put on. He even crawled into the quilt, only to end up mysteriously trapped inside and unable to get out. In fact, the more he struggled, the more tightly the quilt trapped him; he was about to lose his breath.

“Ye Lin! Ye Lin!”

Ye Lin had just finished his hot bath and was about to dry his hair. Hearing the voice, he walked into the bedroom helplessly. He saw the quilt in a mess and Liang Wenle trapped inside, unable to get out. It was both infuriating and funny.

“Sigh. I told you, just stay put. Why did you have to try and put on the quilt? I bet you have never put on a quilt since you were born.”

“How did you know? Others always did it for me.”

“Ugh.”

Did he need to be very smart to know that? He could figure it out just by thinking with his knees. Ye Lin did not bother to say more. He followed the lines of the quilt to find his position and pulled the person out after a few flips. The allergy medicine worked quickly; the red rashes on his face had vanished, so he should be fine. After being pulled out, Liang Wenle hurried to the window to get some air, complaining that it was too stuffy inside.

Ye Lin did not answer him. He stuffed the quilt into the cover, aligned it, spread it out with force, and zipped it up. The entire process was done in one go, without any hindrance. Liang Wenle turned his head to see this and walked over, saying with emotion, “You put it on so fast.”

Ye Lin was physically and mentally exhausted; he yawned and lay directly inside to rest. “Go to sleep, I am dying.”

Liang Wenle did not complain anymore. He turned off the light and lay down beside him, saying softly with emotion, “Fine, you are still very capable sometimes.”

Ye Lin closed his eyes and hummed dismissively, quickly falling into sleep. With Ye Lin lying beside him, Liang Wenle suddenly felt that this small room had become a safe house, and surging love illuminated the room as bright as day. If the heavy rain submerged the world tomorrow, they would survive as long as they leaned on each other. Liang Wenle carefully took Ye Lin’s hand and made a silent wish in his heart: to be together forever and never part again.

The heavy rain did not stop until noon, leaving the streets flooded. The water level reached an adult’s knees, trees had collapsed, and fallen leaves covered the ground. Schools were temporarily closed, and children cheered. Liang Wenle had a beautiful dream. When he woke up, he felt the person in his arms was burning hot. He reached out to feel his forehead and was shocked to find that Ye Lin had a high fever.

His first instinct was to call a doctor to come to the house, but he quickly realized he had left the Liang family. He had to follow the plan for treating high-fever patients he found by searching online. Most involved using ice packs to cool down plus fever-reducing medication. Liang Wenle felt he could do it, so taking the money Ye Lin gave him yesterday, he went out to buy medicine and ice packs. After returning, he treated him according to the manual.

However, after an afternoon passed, Ye Lin’s fever still had not broken; instead, it grew even higher. His whole body was like red-hot coal, and he was unconscious. No matter how much he was called, he would not wake up, like a corpse being cremated. Although few people die from a fever, he was afraid something would happen to Ye Lin. Liang Wenle had no choice but to send Ye Lin to the hospital for an IV drip.

The doctor saw Ye Lin’s condition and could not help but say with emotion. “It is a good thing you brought him in time. Any later and his brain would have been fried.”

Liang Wenle found it hard to understand and explained to the doctor that he had used ice packs and medication. After hearing his description, the doctor said earnestly. “In the future, when someone in your family is sick, send them to the hospital in time. If you take care of them like this, they will die of their illness.”

Liang Wenle agreed with the doctor and sat down beside Ye Lin’s bed, dejected. He suddenly realized that he did not possess the ability to love someone at all. If he had a high fever in this situation, Ye Lin would certainly have taken good care of him instead of making the illness worse. As long as he said he did not want to stay in the Liang family, Ye Lin could bring him to this county town on a motorcycle and fulfill all his demands.

Last night’s rain was heavy, and some pedestrians were injured by falling trees. Yet Ye Lin had run out to buy medicine for him and had changed his sheets to pure cotton. Without him, Ye Lin would not have suffered so much. In the eyes of outsiders, Ye Lin nominally needed his money and status, but in reality, he needed Ye Lin’s love. Being beside Ye Lin, he could always feel unreserved favoritism and meticulous care. If he had not met Ye Lin, how could he possibly know what it felt like to be loved?

Liang Wenle gently held Ye Lin’s hand that was not connected to the IV and pleaded in a low voice. “You have to get well soon.”

Ye Lin finally woke up the next day but was still very weak; he lay down to rest after having some porridge. On the third morning, Liang Wenle wanted to help Ye Lin buy his favorite barbecued pork, but on his way back, he encountered Mr. and Mrs. Liang. Black-clad bodyguards blocked all his paths, forcing him to face his parents.

Mrs. Liang saw that Liang Wenle looked haggard and was heartbroken. “Baby, how did you get so thin? You must have suffered a lot.”

Mr. Liang put on a stern face and scolded him mercilessly. “You sneak out and suffer for it, do you not? Come back with us quickly.”

Seeing his mother, Liang Wenle immediately straightened his back and demanded loudly. “If I go back, you have to agree to my engagement with Ye Lin.”

Mr. Liang was so angry his heart pained; he coughed violently and pointed at his forehead, scolding. “What are you thinking, you idiot, getting engaged to a petty person like Ye Lin who only has eyes for money? Do you know that during those few days I had you locked up, he actually reached out to the butler for money, saying he would leave you if given the money? How can such a person love you!”

Mrs. Liang also helped persuade him. “That is right, baby. Our family does not care about family background, but he must love you sincerely. He only likes money; how can he get engaged?”

Liang Wenle only had the sweet times with Ye Lin in his mind; he could not listen at all. “You are lying! You just know how to make things up to slander Ye Lin! The butler is your person; of course he would help you! Ye Lin loves me most, I am the only one in his heart! I only knew what being loved tasted like after I met him. The love he gives me is more than anyone else’s; even you two cannot compare to him!”

Mr. Liang was nearly fainting with anger; he felt his son was like someone possessed. “You think Ye Lin loves you more than your parents do!”

Thinking of the seriously ill Ye Lin, Liang Wenle had the courage to confront the world and answered resolutely. “Yes, Ye Lin loves me more than anyone! I am the only one in his heart! Unlike you, who only cares about money and interests, he is the most pure!”

Mr. Liang could not hold back and wanted to go over and beat some sense into his son, but he was stopped by his wife. He could only question loudly. “How does he love you? By saying a few sweet words to make your head spin and make you forget your parents?”

Thinking of Ye Lin still lying in the hospital, Liang Wenle’s eyes turned red with heartache, and tears followed. “He will coax me to sleep, he will praise me, he will take care of my self-esteem, he will remember my likes and dislikes, and he will listen to my nagging without getting tired of it. When I am in pain, he will take me for a ride on his motorcycle to enjoy freedom. On a rainy day, he will go out to buy medicine, and even if he gets sick himself, he has to take care of me. He let me know what beautiful and happy love looks like.”

Mr. Liang’s face had turned the color of pig liver. “These cost-free actions, anyone can do them! And you have fallen for it, you are head over heels? Has your brain been eaten by a pig?”

Liang Wenle’s shoulders trembled, and he stared at his father, who was shorter than him, with red eyes. “I hate your businessman’s face the most. How can love be defiled by the word ‘cost’? It is not that I would like just anyone doing these things. Only Ye Lin, only he can make me feel love!”

Mr. Liang could no longer endure it. He broke free from the restraint, rushed out, and delivered a slap.

“Slap!”

“How did I give birth to such an idiot!”

Half of Liang Wenle’s cheek swelled up. This was the first time he had been hit by Mr. Liang, and his ears rang for a moment. He did not resist; he just looked at Mr. Liang with cold eyes and mocked loudly. “Are you fit to say those words? I was not born from you; I was born by my mother after ten months of pregnancy! If you had endured the pain and the hardship of pregnancy for ten months to give birth to me and then scolded me with those words, I would have no complaints! You do not suffer the hardship yet want to enjoy the results, there is no such thing!”

Mr. Liang’s expression changed drastically; he pointed at his forehead, so angry he could not speak. Mrs. Liang hurried forward, standing between them, and softly persuaded her son. “Alright, alright, baby. Dad is also worried about you; do not say such hurtful words. Love is not meant to be compared; parental love and a partner’s love are both important. The key is sincerity.”

Seeing his mother, Liang Wenle immediately leaned on her shoulder and began to cry loudly. “Mommy, I just want to get engaged to the person I like. It is not a crime. Why does he have the right to scold me like this?”

Mrs. Liang gently patted his back, comforting him softly. “Baby, don’t cry. Your dad is just worried about you being cheated; he did not mean it.”

Mr. Liang really did not want to see this stupid son of his anymore. He turned away to try and calm down. He felt the scenery before him was spinning, and he was nearly unable to stand steady. Liang Wenle sniffed and acted spoiled with a soft voice. “Mommy, you all say Ye Lin is after my money. Then even if he is after my money, so be it. I have money, and he is after money. That way he will never leave me; I am more than happy for that.”

Mr. Liang pressed his temples, unable to stop himself from speaking. “Listen to the words you are saying. Are these words a normal person would say?”

Liang Wenle looked up at him. “I am telling the truth. Ye Lin is not after my life, just money! Is money such a rare thing? I have money, and he lacks money. We are a match made in heaven; we should be together!”

Mr. Liang turned his face to look at him and interrupted heartlessly. “The money is earned by me, it is not yours!”

Liang Wenle only choked for a moment before immediately finding a direction to strike back. “Then I do not want your money, and you do not want me as a son. We are even!”

Mr. Liang felt a sharp pain in his heart; he was about to have another episode. Mrs. Liang hurriedly spoke to stop them. “Don’t argue, don’t argue.”

Liang Wenle looked at his mother and asked aggrievedly. “Then Mommy does not want me either? I will go be a beggar, wander the streets, and starve to death!”

Mrs. Liang was heartbroken just thinking about her son living in the county town these few days; how could she bear to let him wander? She hurriedly comforted him. “How could that be? Baby will not be a beggar. Dad and Mom’s money is all yours. Your dad is just speaking out of anger. Where is Ye Lin? I have words to say to him.”

Liang Wenle looked at the nearby hospital. “In the hospital, he is not awake yet. Mommy, talk to him another day. He stayed in the rain all night for me yesterday and nearly died of his illness.”

No one knows a child better than their mother; forced obstruction would only arouse a rebellious psychology. Mrs. Liang loved this child the most and had an open-minded mentality. She sighed. “Baby, you might regret it after getting engaged to Ye Lin; by then you will know your parents’ concerns. But since you have set your mind on him now, then you two should get engaged.”

Hearing his mother’s permission, Liang Wenle cheered happily and immediately wiped his tears. “Then once Ye Lin is better, I will go back to organize the engagement banquet.” After speaking, he ran excitedly into the hospital to tell his lover that they could get engaged.

Hearing his wife’s response, Mr. Liang thought for a moment that he had misheard. But seeing her gaze, he confirmed it and could only ask. “Ye Lin’s character is improper; he definitely will not be peaceful and honest after the wedding.”

Mrs. Liang let out a long sigh, walked to her husband’s side, patted his hand, and persuaded him in a low voice. “Forget it, as long as our son likes it. Once this tree is planted, whether the fruit is bitter or sweet in the future, he has to taste it. As parents, we cannot accompany our son from birth to death, nor can we taste the fruit for him. Let it be.”

Mr. Liang’s originally irritable mood calmed down. He understood his wife’s meaning. Liang Wenle’s life had been too smooth; he indeed should experience some hardship to grow. Previously, he had not been willing to let his son suffer. But after today, he felt resentful and thought the rebellious son should take a big fall. It would be best if he were pitiful and helpless, seeking comfort from his parents.

After the heavy rain, it was a rare sunny day. The puddles on the ground reflected the blue sky and white clouds, the green leaves on the branches were renewed, and a small rainbow appeared in the fountain. Liang Wenle noticed the little rainbow and subconsciously believed. This was heaven blessing him and Ye Lin; they would continue to be happy in the future.

Ye Lin had already woken up. His stomach felt uncomfortably empty, so he sat up. Just as he was about to get out of bed, he saw Liang Wenle enter. Liang Wenle hurried over to support him. “You are not better yet. Why are you getting out of bed? Stay in bed and rest obediently.”

Ye Lin explained helplessly. “I am hungry.”

Only then did Liang Wenle remember. He hurried to find food and even wanted to feed him personally. In truth, his feeding technique was wrong. He could never get the timing right. But Ye Lin still went along with him. Ye Lin noticed that his eyes were red; he must have cried, and very sadly. Could it be because he was sick and hospitalized?

Speaking of which, it was very strange for a boy to shed tears; only a pampered young master like Liang Wenle would do such a thing. Forget it, I will comfort him; after all, I am nominally his boyfriend.

“Wenle, why did you cry?”

“I did not cry!”

“Your eyes are all red. You must have had a big cry. What happened now?”

“I was just worried about you. Who told you to be seriously ill for three days?”

“Then don’t worry. I can be discharged today.”

As soon as Ye Lin finished speaking, he was kissed, and his eyes widened. He noticed the dampness of tears on Liang Wenle’s body and the sky outside gradually darkening. After Liang Wenle pulled away, he stared into his eyes and announced proudly. “I am telling you, Dad and Mom have agreed to our engagement. We can prepare for it when we get back!”

Suddenly, a crack of thunder rang out, as if the sky were breaking. The entire hospital trembled with it, like the coming of a natural disaster. Ye Lin’s whole body shuddered in shock. It took him a long time to react. He hurriedly asked. “You, what did you say?”

“You are too much, you were not even listening to me seriously. I said, we can get engaged!”

“Huh?”