In the early morning, the air in the yard is filled with the faint fragrance of flowers and plants, and dewdrops sparkle on the tips of tender green leaves, like the most exquisite pearls of nature.

The sunlight shines gently onto the earth through the sparse clouds, covering this quiet space with a layer of golden veil.

Li Shenzhi sat quietly in a wheelchair, surrounded by peace and beauty, but his eyes were like unmelted ice in winter, deep and sharp, fixed on Gu Ranle.

When she felt Li Shenzhi's cold eyes, she did not retreat at all. Instead, she met his gaze with a gentle smile on her lips.

"Brother Shenzhi, don't be shy about seeing a doctor. Don't worry, I won't despise you."

Li Shenzhi turned his head and looked around, confirming that there was no one else except Chenchen Ningjing and the two of them.

He turned his gaze to Gu Ranle again. This time, the sharpness in his eyes had gradually faded, replaced by a deep helplessness and fatigue.

His voice was low and slightly hoarse, as if he was mocking his own situation, "Can't you hope for the best for me?"

Gu Ranle shook her head gently. "On the contrary, it's precisely because I care about you that I hope you can face your problems. You can't avoid problems. Avoiding them won't solve any problems. On the contrary, it will make your situation worse."

Li Shenzhi was silent for a moment, then slowly lowered his eyes.

His voice was low and melancholy, like a sigh coming from the depths of his heart.

"After I was poisoned last time, I always feel like there's some poison left. My body is definitely... different than before."

Gu Ranle looked solemn when he heard this.

She knew that Li Shenzhi's physical condition had always been a big problem, but she didn't expect it to be so serious.

She asked, "How did you feel after Uncle Song gave you acupuncture a few days ago? Are there any signs of improvement?"

Li Shenzhi thought about it and shook his head.

"I don't feel anything special, it's still the same. Sometimes, I even feel weaker than before."

Gu Ranle frowned when he heard this.

She stretched out her hand and said to Li Shenzhi, "Put your hand here, I'll take your pulse again."

Upon hearing this, Li Shenzhi steered his wheelchair a little closer to Gu Ranle.

He stretched out his hand obediently, his eyes revealing his trust and dependence on Gu Ranle.

At this moment, he seemed like a child who needed to be cared for, and Gu Ranle was his most solid support.

Gu Ranle's fingers gently rested on his pulse, but her brows were furrowed tighter and tighter.

Her heartbeat followed Li Shenzhi's pulse, as if she could feel the uneasiness and restlessness in his body.

"Why is your condition worse than before?" Her voice was filled with anxiety and confusion. "Have you eaten anything you shouldn't have recently? Or have you come into contact with anything strange?"

When Li Shenzhi heard this, his face suddenly became nervous.

He shook his head, a tremor in his voice.

"No, I've always been very careful. Apart from the Chinese medicine prescribed by Uncle Song, I haven't taken anything else. My diet is also taken care of by the old men in the kitchen."

Gu Ranle was silent for a moment after hearing this.

Then, she said slowly, "Starting tomorrow, keep a detailed record of everything you take in and send it to me. This includes every meal you eat and every glass of water you drink."

Upon hearing this, Li Shenzhi was a little confused and puzzled, but still nodded.

"Is there something wrong with my diet that caused my health problems?" he couldn't help but ask again.

Gu Ranle frowned slightly, and after thinking for a moment, he replied: "I don't know the specific reason yet. I can judge after you give me the private records."

Her tone sounded serious and solemn, which usually meant she was serious at times like this.

As she said this, she raised her hand and patted his shoulder gently.

"Relax, Li Shenzhi, don't be too nervous. At the moment, the possible problems are not enough to make you worry so much."

Her fingers seemed to have magic, bringing him a strange sense of comfort and relaxing his tense nerves a little.

Li Shenzhi nodded. He wanted to ask something else and opened his mouth several times, but finally chose to remain silent.

At this time, Gu Ranle had already stood up.

"Remember to take your medicine later." She reminded me, "I'll go see if breakfast is ready. Have you eaten?"

Li Shenzhi said "Oh", and then answered truthfully: "No, I just came here to eat for free."

"You are honest."

There was a hint of mockery and ridicule in Gu Ranle's tone.

She turned to leave, but stopped after glancing at his gloomy face, and faced the nervous man again.

"What's wrong? Are you nervous?"

She came in front of him, put her hands on the armrests of the wheelchair, and leaned forward slightly, creating a close distance between them that they could almost feel each other's breathing.

The distance between the two was so close that they could almost feel each other's breathing and heartbeat. This intimate distance made Li Shenzhi feel a little uncomfortable.

An unnatural blush appeared on his face, and he swallowed nervously, trying to look her in the eye, but he was a little afraid to look directly into those eyes that seemed to be able to see through people's hearts.

"I'm fine. I'm not nervous. But, could you please not be so close to me?"

However, Gu Ranle did not retreat as he wished, but moved closer to him.

"Really?" She looked at him straight. "If you're not nervous, why don't you let me get close? Are you disgusted with me?"

Li Shenzhi was a little bit at a loss for what to do by her sudden question.

He hastily denied, "No, I don't dislike you, really not."

Looking at his reaction, Gu Ranle's lips curled up into a satisfied smile, as if she had seen through his thoughts.

"In that case, why are you so afraid of me getting close to you?" Her words were direct and sharp, as if she wanted to get to the bottom of things.

Li Shenzhi was a little embarrassed by her question, so he turned his head away and whispered: "I... I am a little nervous."

Gu Ranle couldn't help but chuckle at the look on his face, "But you said before that you weren't nervous. Which of you is true?" Her tone was full of teasing.

Li Shenzhi's mind was a little slow at the moment, and he was a little confused by her questions.

He frowned and said, "How about you ask again and I answer again?"

Gu Ranle shook her head, a sly look flashing in her eyes, "No way! The first time you say something can often express a person's true inner thoughts. You are just nervous, don't try to deny it. Li Shenzhi, are you attracted to me?"

Li Shenzhi didn't look at her, "I've already told you the answer to this question."

"Have it?"

"Have."

"When? Why can't I remember when I asked you this question?"

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