OBS Chapter 304 New Relationship
Chapter 304 New Relationship
The two appear to be having a normal conversation, but they are actually playing a game of charades that only they know.
Looking at Bai Li's serious expression, Zhang Yu instantly understood her feelings.
The sound of a heartbeat could no longer be hidden.
He even felt an unbelievable sense of ecstasy.
Zhang Yu fully understands the price he will have to pay for his choice.
This is by no means an ordinary emotion; it is probably far more complex and difficult than other emotions.
A rational voice repeatedly told him this, urging him to think it through and to be more realistic.
At this age, Zhang Yu has gained a very clear understanding of many things.
He knew that his identity was not a good match for Bai Li.
He couldn't find the perfect love that Bai Li represented in the traditional, worldly sense.
Their feelings could only exist in the shadows.
He will forever exist without name or status.
but……
So what?
Even so, he was still deeply in love.
From their first meeting with Bai Li, to their further contact, becoming friends, then to becoming superiors and subordinates, and later, certain boundaries quietly blurred in deeper exchanges.
From beginning to end, the excitement in my heart never stopped.
I don't know when it started, but my heart can no longer hold anything else.
He understands his own character, and even if ten or twenty years pass, this feeling will never change.
He was absolutely certain of this.
But when that time really comes, there will be absolutely no possibility left between him and Bai Li...
—His age cannot withstand a long wait.
Years later, even after Bai Li and his career have stabilized, he is unsure whether his fading appearance will still satisfy Bai Li.
Therefore, only now.
However, Zhang Yu was tormented by the months-long estrangement from Bai Li, but he was powerless to do anything about it.
Just when he thought this relationship was destined to end in loneliness, Bai Li took the initiative to contact him and gave him another chance.
This was his last chance, a gift after he insisted on taking a gamble, a gift he had longed for, so how could he refuse?
Zhang Yu suppressed his racing heartbeat and reached out without hesitation, offering his hand to Bai Li with his palm facing upwards, as if entrusting his entire fate to her.
“Anytime is fine, the choice is always yours…” Zhang Yu looked into her eyes, his voice solemn, “It’s always been with you.”
A pair of large, well-defined hands were spread out in front of Bai Li.
Seeing Zhang Yu's unusually serious expression, as if he were about to burn his bridges, Bai Li understood that Zhang Yu had made up his mind.
Although Zhang Yu appears ascetic and serious, his inner desire to break down barriers is perhaps more intense than anyone else's.
This can be seen from the cover of Zhang Yu's character card.
His attire is the most "revealing" among the ten character cards.
Although he pretended to be calm and spoke in a relatively peaceful tone, Bai Li still noticed his slightly trembling fingers.
Even the renowned and acclaimed actor, Mr. Zhang, couldn't control his emotions at this moment, revealing his true colors and committing a cardinal sin for actors.
Seeing that Bai Li did not respond for a long time, Zhang Yu's heart sank deeper and deeper.
Was I just being presumptuous and misunderstanding Bai Li's meaning?
Or perhaps, even if they laid bare their hearts and revealed all their true feelings, they were still destined to be apart...
Just as Zhang Yu lowered his eyes and couldn't help but show a trace of sorrow on his face, he felt a warm and soft touch in his palm.
Zhang Yu was stunned.
What I felt next was a force that ran through my entire palm.
His hand was held tightly by a pair of slender, delicate hands.
—Holding hands together.
This was clearly not a simple handshake.
Rather, it is some kind of signal.
Zhang Yu looked at Bai Li in surprise, only to see the same serious expression on her face.
—He was firmly chosen.
An immense joy welled up inside me, and the warm touch of my palm felt like an electric current, instantly coursing through my entire body.
Zhang Yu also tightly grasped Bai Li's hand in return.
His hands were large enough to completely cover Bai Li's hands.
Bai Li could clearly feel the texture of Zhang Yu's palm, which was completely different from her own—rough and dry. That unfamiliar touch burned her internal organs.
Inside the silent carriage, the sound of heartbeats was deafening.
Bai Li could feel her own heartbeat, and even the slightly rapid pulse coming from Zhang Yu's palm.
But the silence now was completely different from before; it was as if invisible threads were interwoven between them, filled with unspoken words and unspoken understandings.
Zhang Yu's gaze fell heavily on their clasped hands. His Adam's apple bobbed, and his eyes were deep, brimming with the joy of regaining what was lost, the suppressed longing, and a heavy, almost intoxicating focus.
[Zhang Yu's favorability +1]
[Zhang Yu's Favorability: 80]
Xiao Hao's notification sound finally brought Bai Li back to her senses. Her fingertips subconsciously twitched, but she didn't pull her hand away. She simply called out "Zhang Yu," her voice carrying a hoarseness she hadn't realized she'd heard: "Teacher Zhang..."
"Ok?"
Zhang Yu's response was low and gentle, with a slight upward inflection at the end, carrying a questioning tone.
At the same time, he gently rubbed the back of Bai Li's hand with the pad of his thumb.
It was just a very slight movement, but it still made Bai Li's breath catch in her throat, and even the words that followed were not very fluent: "The hospital is just ahead..."
Zhang Yu followed Bai Li's gaze to the car window and saw their destination.
Shanghai is full of pet hospitals, and there are even several chain brands' flagship stores in the city center.
After careful selection, Bai Li found that there wasn't much difference between the pears, and finally chose the one closest to her home.
Therefore, the entire journey was very short, only enough time for them to express their feelings to each other, but not enough time for further communication.
Moreover, now is not the right time for conversation, as Sanmao's sterilization surgery is coming up soon, and she needs to pay extra attention to the doctor's pre-operative instructions.
Zhang Yu took a deep breath, suppressing the surging emotions in his heart: "Okay."
The two tacitly let go of each other's hands.
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Zhang Yu got out of the car first and opened the door for her, his tall figure shielding her from some of the sunlight.
Because it is a very high-end pet hospital, there are not many people on weekdays.
But just in case, Zhang Yu still put on sunglasses and a mask.
Having starred in several hit dramas, Zhang Yu is now so conspicuous on the street that he could easily attract attention. It's hard to guarantee that no one in the private hospital would recognize him.
Bai Li also put on sunglasses. Although her fame is not as exaggerated as Zhang Yu's, she is still recognized occasionally.
When the two entered the hospital, Ama had already handed the airline case to the nurse and briefly explained Sanmao's condition to her.
The nurse took the flight case and said with a smile, "Thank you for your hard work. We'll take care of the rest."
Watching the flight case disappear behind the door, Bai Li couldn't help but feel a pang in her heart.
Although I had done a lot of mental preparation beforehand, when the time actually came, I still felt a little reluctant to part with it.
Is spaying or neutering a cat for its own good, or for human selfishness?
"Don't worry, neutering a male cat is a routine surgery, it will be fine," Zhang Yu's voice rang out beside him.
Bai Li turned her head to look at him.
Even though he was wearing sunglasses, how did Zhang Yu know he was nervous?
"Spaying or neutering is for its health, and also so that it can stay by your side longer and more securely."
Zhang Yu's voice was soft, and although he spoke of principles he already understood, it was very powerful. Bai Li felt a sense of peace in her heart after listening to him.
"Moreover, it won't know that we orchestrated this; it will only remember that it was captured by bad guys and stabbed. Maybe it will really learn its lesson and won't run away again."
Bai Li was amused by him: "Let's hope so, this little devil."
"Are these the parents of little Sanmao?" The nurse's assistant had been observing the two of them for a long time.
Although both of their faces were partially obscured, their clothing, physique, and demeanor were far from ordinary.
Furthermore, seeing the person who had just come to register the kitten's name standing respectfully behind the two of them, dressed in a uniform, she immediately understood.
It turns out that the person who came to register was not the kitten's real owner, but just the assistant of the two people in front of them.
Working at a high-end pet hospital in a prime downtown location, she was used to this kind of situation.
Wealthy people are generally quite busy or too lazy to come in person, so there are often instances of people bringing their pets to the vet on behalf of others. However, there are also occasional instances of pet owners coming in person.
The two people in front of us are the real owners of the kitten named Sanmao.
Seeing that their conversation had ended, she stepped forward and led them into the VIP lounge: "Please come with me here to rest for a while, parents."
"Thank you," Bai Li said.
It is indeed one of the most high-end pet hospitals, with a dedicated surgical waiting room.
The waiting room was spacious and bright, well-equipped, with matching white leather sofas, tea and snacks available for everyone, and even toys for children to play with in the corners – very thoughtful.
Unfortunately, there were no children among their group, only two adults who had just established a new relationship.
A brief silence.
The romantic atmosphere in the car had faded considerably, but now that they were in a relatively enclosed and quiet space, it seemed to re-emerge like an undercurrent, silently flowing between the two of them.
The two of them sat down side by side without saying a word.
The silence wasn't awkward; rather, it created a strange sense of intimacy.
Although it was in a hospital, there was no pungent disinfectant smell in the air of the rest room. The two of them were close enough to smell each other's scent.
“Teacher Zhang…” Bai Li spoke again, this time with a hint of probing.
"Hmm?" Zhang Yu responded immediately, looking at her intently.
Bai Li met his gaze.
I wanted to make things clear, but suddenly I felt that some things didn't need to be said so explicitly.
She smiled slightly, her tone becoming more relaxed: "After the surgery, Teacher Zhang, you must teach me a lot about post-operative care."
Zhang Yu's smile deepened, and he nodded solemnly, with a hint of promise in his voice: "Definitely."
Actually, he didn't sleep last night.
Even though I was already exhausted, just thinking about today's meeting made my brain start working uncontrollably, imagining what might happen.
In the latter half of the night, Zhang Yu simply gave up on sleep and recorded his thoughts in a document.
Just before sunrise, he successfully compiled a detailed electronic document. The first half was his own monologue, and the second half was about post-operative care for cats after neutering, including key points regarding diet and environment.
I felt much more at ease after finishing the entire document.
At that moment, Zhang Yu sat blankly for a long time, gazing at the dimly lit sky outside the window.
He considered many possibilities at the time, even the worst-case scenario of being completely abandoned by Bai Li.
He would then send the second half of the electronic document to Bai Li, and the detailed postoperative care should allow Bai Li's assistant team to take good care of San Mao.
……
But at this moment, the bright midday sun streamed in through the window, illuminating Zhang Yu's smiling profile and outlining a golden silhouette.
He thought that with him around, this document was no longer needed.
At that moment, Bai Li clearly felt that something between the two of them had completely changed.
The flame that briefly ignited on the plane and was forcibly suppressed, after fluctuating for half a year, finally found more stable fuel and began to burn steadily.
While waiting for the surgery to finish, the two briefly chatted about post-operative precautions.
"...You can prepare some boiled chicken breast. I also have some canned food that's left over from when Xiao Hei was neutered. I can send it to you later."
Xiao Hei is Zhang Yu's cat, the one standing on Zhang Yu's shoulder on the character card.
Bai Li had seen Xiao Hei not only in character cards, but also many times in Zhang Yu's WeChat Moments.
"What happens to Xiao Hei when you're away filming?"
Actually, Bai Li had wanted to ask this for a long time, but she hadn't.
"If I only need to go on a business trip for two or three days, I will leave enough water and food for it before I leave. But if it is a long business trip, I will send it to my parents' house."
This was the first time Bai Li had heard about Zhang Yu's parents from him, so she couldn't help but ask more questions.
Because she herself was an orphan, she was always curious about other people's families.
Although Bai Li had Zhang Yu's character card, she did not choose to watch Zhang Yu's memories at the time because she was afraid of the possible side effects of the memory fragments.
Of course, Bai Li doesn't need to see it now, as Zhang Yu has already described the whole past to her in detail.
Zhang Yu's family is a very ordinary middle-class family. Her grandparents, parents and mother all work in the public sector.
Therefore, the expectations for him are inevitably similar to a stable job and family within the system.
Initially, they strongly disagreed with Zhang Yu embarking on a filming career.
But Zhang Yu had his own principles when he was young.
But then his grandmother suddenly passed away. Because of filming, Zhang Yu was unable to see her one last time. He only received his grandmother's last will and testament, which advised him not to act anymore.
That's why he gave up filming for so many years.
Because it was something that happened many years ago, and Zhang Yu has now gotten what he wanted, and his family no longer objects, he spoke in a calm tone, neither sad nor happy.
But Bai Li could still roughly sense that this was another extremely sad past.
Kidnapping from loved ones under the guise of "love" creates a stark conflict between reality and ideals, leaving behind immense sorrow and regret.
However, the fact that Zhang Yu could say it so calmly at this moment truly showed that he had already overcome this hurdle in his heart, so Bai Li didn't say anything more and changed the subject.
The two hadn't chatted for a long time, so their topics of conversation were jumping around quite a bit.
When the nurse came in to inform her, Bai Li realized that half an hour had quietly passed.
The doctor pushed open the operating room door and showed Bai Li a glimpse of Sanmao, who was still under anesthesia: "The surgery was a success, but the little guy hasn't fully woken up from the anesthesia yet. He needs to be observed for another half day. You can come back later to pick him up and take him home."
Bai Li couldn't help but laugh when she saw Sanmao sticking out his tongue and sprawling out.
Ah Ma stepped forward and said, "The postoperative observation period is about 3 hours. I will be on standby nearby to take Sanmao home. Miss, you don't need to worry."
"Okay." Bai Li nodded, inwardly praising Ama for his good judgment.
She looked at Zhang Yu beside her: "So, Teacher Zhang, what's next..."
“I have no plans for this afternoon,” Zhang Yu replied immediately.