Chapter 43
Threat?
Cai Leng Han reflected and guiltily felt that Zhao Wan Ru's words were not wrong at all. However, in Cai Leng Han's mind, these two matters were fundamentally different. He immediately voiced his thoughts:
"Don't think like that! These two matters are fundamentally different. You didn't want your mother's health to be affected, did you? Moreover, that matter had nothing to do with you; you were just a newborn baby then. I mean..."
Cai Leng Han faltered there, unsure what more to say to clarify his meaning. He was not accustomed to comforting and explaining to others. However, Cai Leng Han's awkward demeanor only moved Zhao Wan Ru more. This idiotic ice block, still immersed in gloom himself, was trying to find a way to comfort her. But at this moment, Zhao Wan Ru couldn't allow herself to soften her heart. She sternly retorted:
"But you didn't want your mother to have an accident either, did you? That was just an accident. At that time, you were also just a teenager; that accident had nothing to do with you, did it? Why can you blame yourself, but I can't?"
Cai Leng Han was speechless, unable to reply. Zhao Wan Ru then pressed her advantage:
"If you don't want me to blame myself, then you shouldn't blame yourself either, okay? Otherwise, I'll follow your example, I'll also blame myself, and I won't eat or drink anything either..."
This was a threat, wasn't it? This was a blatant threat, wasn't it? Cai Leng Han was stunned and admitted that he was being threatened by Zhao Wan Ru. What was even more terrifying was that he was truly threatened by her words. If he didn't eat, she wouldn't eat either; if he starved, she would also starve; if he was exhausted, she would also be weak... The more he thought, the more afraid he became, Cai Leng Han couldn't help but nod:
"Alright, I'll... try..."
Zhao Wan Ru smiled:
"Then let's eat together now?"
Cai Leng Han was still afraid of Zhao Wan Ru's "threats," and then he was dazed by her bright smile, only able to stagger a nod. Zhao Wan Ru swiftly pulled Cai Leng Han to a chair, quickly opening the boxes. Rice, meat, soup... the dishes quickly appeared before Cai Leng Han's eyes, emitting a rich aroma. Zhao Wan Ru was as quick as lightning, scooping rice into a plastic bowl, placing chopsticks in Cai Leng Han's hand, and picking up a golden-brown piece of meat to place on the rice in front of him.
Under Zhao Wan Ru's sparkling eyes, Cai Leng Han suddenly felt that he could try to eat a little. So, Cai Leng Han carefully picked up the bowl of rice, used his chopsticks to pick up a mouthful of rice with meat, and put it into his mouth. Zhao Wan Ru watched Cai Leng Han nervously and intently, observing his every chewing motion.
Cai Leng Han was indeed focused on chewing. The rice was fragrant, soft, and sweet, and the meat was seasoned perfectly, tender and flavorful. The two flavors blended together, creating a rich combination. Delicious! Cai Leng Han was about to open his mouth to praise it, but as the thought of "delicious food" had just formed in his mind, his body immediately had a repulsive reaction. A strong and rapid wave of nausea washed over him, making Cai Leng Han quickly stand up and rush into the bathroom. The retching sounds echoed faintly, making the already stunned Zhao Wan Ru even more panicked.
Earlier, hearing Li Tian Zhi talk about Cai Leng Han's condition, Zhao Wan Ru had a slight idea. But she didn't expect Cai Leng Han's condition to be so severe. He had only just taken his first bite, was still chewing, and hadn't even swallowed it all before throwing up like that. Zhao Wan Ru couldn't imagine how Cai Leng Han had gotten through those days over the past few years. The more she thought, the more heartbroken she became, and tears welled up in Zhao Wan Ru's eyes. By the time she saw Cai Leng Han walk out with a pale face and stumbling steps, Zhao Wan Ru's tears could no longer be held back, rolling down her cheeks.
Cai Leng Han, dizzy after a bout of vomiting sour gastric juices, saw Zhao Wan Ru's tears streaming down her face. He froze completely, standing still for a moment. A moment later, Cai Leng Han was able to speak in a hoarse, pleading voice:
"Don't cry! Don't cry! I threw up like that because the rice... was too delicious. I... I can't eat delicious food, it's not because..."
Cai Leng Han hadn't chosen the words to explain before stopping abruptly. Because Zhao Wan Ru had rushed forward and embraced him tightly. Overwhelming compassion made Zhao Wan Ru no longer care about maintaining her image. She hugged Cai Leng Han's swaying body, becoming his support, transmitting warmth to him.