Chapter 16: Deterioration of Condition (3)
The two grew up together, and at that time, the wheat was always around them like their own tails.
Leaving the village and entering the bizarre city, with a hint of curiosity, a hint of confusion, Maizi held his hands tightly, and regarded himself as a dependent. At that time, Xu Hongyi thought that he would hold these hands until the end of his life.
But all of that was completely destroyed that summer. When Maizi came to tell him that he had found the man he wanted to stay with for the rest of his life, the tenderness and sweetness on his face made Xu Hongyi's eyes darken for a while.
Later, I learned that the man was a famous playboy in the city, who often took pleasure in playing with men, and had been advised many times, but Maizi, who was carried away by love, did not listen to it at all. In the end, in order to save that person's heart, he did not hesitate to tell a big lie and conceal everyone's insistence, which led to today's irreparable results.
Maizi, who was still optimistic, didn't know that the Gu poison had been seriously reversed, and his life was disappearing little by little. He and the priest had been concealing his illness, thinking that they could find a way to restrain the Gu poison by using their medical skills as one, but after so many years, they still couldn't slow down the pace of death.
There is only one way in front of him, to pass the trial in the village and get the antidote.
If it weren't for the fact that only people who are in love with each other are eligible, Xu Hongyi would have secretly gone to the trial without hiding from Maizi. Today, with a glimmer of hope, I asked to have a relationship with Maizi again, but I was decisively refused.
Although he was sad about Maizi's attitude, he was very anxious when he thought of his illness. He didn't dare to tell him clearly the seriousness of his condition, and with Maizi's stubborn character, even if he knew, he would not agree to participate in the trials in the village, which would only increase his troubles.
You can't watch him die violently by Gu poison. He tried again to convince Maizi: "Maizi, don't you understand my heart after so long?" Even if you don't live to be forty years old, even if you only have one day to live, I want to be with you. Why can't you accept me? ”
The man in front of him obviously began to resist, avoiding and unwilling to face himself: "Brother Xu, I'm sorry!" I just want to raise Mai Bao well now, and I really don't have the energy to think about anything else!
Xu Hongyi didn't say anything more about Maizi's refusal, he knew Maizi's character, and no one could easily persuade him if he had determined it.
There are layers of sourness in his heart, but he believes that sincerity is open, and Maizi will one day be able to understand his sincerity. It's just that I don't know how much time there is, and I hope that this medicine can delay the time of the Gu poison attack.
dotingly touched the smooth black hair, but there was endless bitterness in the gentle smile: "Okay, I won't force you!" ”
Pick up the casserole and put it on the stove: "The medicine is almost soaked, you can start boiling!" ”
"I'm going to see Mai Bao, this little guy hasn't moved, I don't know what he's doing."
Xu Hongyi turned around and walked out of the kitchen, Maizi bit his lower lip and looked at the man's lonely back, feeling guilty.
Xu Hongyi has always been like a big brother, staying by his side without regrets and sheltering himself from the wind and rain. When his father passed away, Mai Bao was prematurely born and was hospitalized for observation. That dark time, without his help, would not have been able to come through strongly.
I really owe him too much, and I can't repay his kindness in this life! I clearly rejected Xu Hongyi today, and I also hope that he will stop wasting time on himself and should let go of the pursuit of happiness. Maizi believes that there must be someone who can replace him and give him happiness.
Xu Hongyi played with Mai Bao for a while, and after watching Mai Zi finish drinking the medicine, he said goodbye and left.
"Mai Bao, uncle is leaving, you have to listen to Dad!"
Mai Bao took Xu Hongyi's hand and looked reluctant: "Uncle Xu wants to come to see Mai Bao often!" ”
Xu Hongyi pinched Mai Bao's little face dotingly: "Definitely, uncle will come to see you when he has time!" ”
"Mai Bao, let's go downstairs to see off Uncle!" Maizi picked up his son and walked out of the house with Xu Hongyi.
Xu Hongyi glanced at Maizi deeply and instructed: "Maizi, remember to drink medicine on time." During the holidays, remember to go back to the village and ask Brother Xiao to check you carefully. It's long overdue to go back and check, you always say you're busy with work. Be sure to remember this time! ”
Mai Zi nodded in response: "I've been a little busy at work recently, and when I'm done with this, I'll take Mai Bao back." ”
Xu Hongyi waved goodbye: "Okay, it's not early, you should go back and rest early!" ”
"Goodbye, Uncle Xu!" Mai Bao waved his little hand and watched Xu Hongyi walk out of the courtyard.