Husband, Spend Some Gold Coins

As Yao Wenzhu wiped her tears with a few pieces of paper, her voice filled with nasal sounds, she expressed, “I want to go to the bathroom.”

Xie Qi sat down, with Qin Yizhi still tightly holding his fingers. He always assumed a vegetative person would be weak, but Qin Yizhi surprisingly retained considerable strength; his grip felt as if it could break someone’s fingers.

Experiencing pain, Xie Qi wanted to pull away, but after a moment of thought, he endured and whispered to Qin Yizhi, “Why are you holding on to me? Have we met before?”

Of course, Qin Yizhi couldn’t respond.

Xie Qi, lowering his eyes, continued softly, “Be kind to your mother. She’s crying a lot now. Can you hold her hand and comfort her later?”

The bathroom was distant from Qin Yizhi’s ward, separated by a small corridor. Xie Qi wasn’t worried about being overheard as he spoke to Qin Yizhi.

However, Qin Yizhi’s response was to release his finger momentarily and then grip it tightly again.

Xie Qi: “…”

He always sensed that Qin Yizhi could comprehend his words and responded disdainfully. He appeared like a living vegetable.

Xie Qi felt puzzled, and as Yao Wenzhu returned, he closed his mouth, stood up, and offered her the chair.

Yao Wenzhu didn’t sit down; instead, she elegantly arranged her hair that fell on her face, pushed it behind her ears, and said to Xie Qi, “Qiqi, I’m heading back now. I’ll visit him again tomorrow. I appreciate your assistance today; you have to spend more time with him.”

Xie Qi naturally agreed.

As Yao Wenzhu was about to leave, she recalled something and turned to Xie Qi, saying, “Can we start with 400,000 yuan from next month?”

Xie Qi said: “…”

Since she brought it up again, Xie Qi continued from where she left off. He stated, “I think 400,000 is really too much. It’s not necessary, I can’t spend it all.”

Yao Wenzhu asserted decisively, “Yes, after all, you are also the daughter-in-law of the Qin family. Though there’s no substantive relationship or proof, I’ve decided it’s normal, so don’t refuse. After all, your husband is in a vegetative state and you have no one taking care of you.”

Xie Qi: “…”

This marked the first time Xie Qi didn’t dare to accept money, as this sum was becoming increasingly problematic to handle. He even felt that the more he took, the harder it would be to extricate himself. Even if Qin Yizhi woke up, even if Qin Yizhi disagreed or didn’t like him, it seemed he couldn’t escape.

Xie Qi felt confused for the first time.

He could acquire such a substantial amount of money and had been generously gifted over 600,000 yuan worth of shoes. Despite telling friends that he would give birth to a big fat boy for Qin Yizhi when he woke up, the reality was Qin Yizhi only laid on the bed while Xie Qi was the one kissing his husband. If Qin Yizhi woke up and didn’t turn hating him, that would be the best outcome.

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While Xie Qi was stuck in his thoughts, Yao Wenzhu had already made her decision. After her departure, Xie Qi’s mind began to race.

For the first time, he didn’t experience the joy of sudden wealth and even felt a bit uneasy.

Could he really get this money?

Could he truly escape consequences?

Had he been… deceived?

This notion struck suddenly, momentarily confusing Xie Qi. However, upon careful consideration, he realized it wasn’t plausible. How could he be deceived? With nothing left and on the brink of desperation, being deceived seemed unlikely. This was already a favorable outcome.

Just then, the phone rang. Xie Qi opened it to find a bank payment notification: 200,000 yuan had been deposited.

Xie Qi: “…”

Without a doubt, Madam Yao’s efficiency surpassed many. Being an ordinary man, Xie Qi couldn’t help but feel joy and satisfaction upon seeing the amount, creating a sense of security within him.

He quickly regained composure, yet his mind was still consumed by the earlier questions. However, his gaze once again fell upon the unabashed string of zeros on the phone screen, causing the corners of his lips to involuntarily curl up.

Looking away, he managed to calm down once more.

Xie Qi: “…”

Continuing like this might lead to schizophrenia, he thought. Yet, when his eyes returned to the string of zeros, he couldn’t help but feel immense happiness. He could now repay the 100,000-yuan Xie Dai gave him as if it were a charitable donation!

Escaping consequences didn’t matter as long as Qin Yizhi remained in a vegetative state!

The only concern was the potential scenario where Qin Yizhi suddenly woke up and sought retribution.

As long as Qin Yizhi stayed dormant, everything would be fine! Even if he had to carry the facade of a married status from now on.

Ecstatic and joyful, Xie Qi couldn’t help but lift the corners of his lips, sincerely telling Qin Yizhi, “Husband, I really love you so much!” He promised even more love as long as Qin Yizhi remained asleep.

He smiled, but as soon as he finished speaking, his eyes quivered, meeting Qin Yizhi’s dark eyes that seemed impervious to any light.

Xie Qi: “…”

Qin Yizhi: “…”

Qin Yizhi’s eyes were profound and somewhat vacant, yet they bore a direct gaze at Xie Qi.

Xie Qi’s mind went blank; all his emotions evaporated in an instant. His smile disappeared, his face became expressionless, and an almost imperceptible trace of panic flickered in his golden eyes. Abruptly, he reached out and forcefully closed Qin Yizhi’s eyelids.

“The heck, how can a vegetative person open his eyes? I must be seeing things.”