However, Li Baiyu seemed to have lost his mind, his eyes widened again, as he grabbed Shen Jingqi's collar with both hands.
"Misunderstanding? You know it yourself! I saw your chat records with my sister. Do you still want to argue?" Li Baiyu roared, his eyes full of anger and disappointment.
"Calm down and listen to me explain. Li Baiyu and I truly only have a friendship; there's nothing going on between us like you imagine," Shen Jingqi shouted as he dodged. Thɪs chapter is updated by N(o)vᴇl(F)ire.nᴇt
However, Li Baiyu seemed to be completely unable to hear his words, and his attacks became even more fierce.
Shen Jingqi was forced to continuously retreat. He took a deep breath, then suddenly leaped forward, grabbing Li Baiyu's arms with both hands.
"Are you even listening to me!" Shen Jingqi shouted forcefully.
Li Baiyu's arms were firmly held by Shen Jingqi, rendering him immobile. He glared at Shen Jingqi angrily, seeming as though fire could burst from his eyes.
"Let me go! You bastard! I'm going to teach you a lesson!" Li Baiyu roared, trying to break free from Shen Jingqi's grip.
But Shen Jingqi held onto his arms tightly, refusing to loosen his grip. He knew that if he released Li Baiyu at this moment, the consequences would be unimaginable.
The two were locked in a stalemate, with the atmosphere tense and suffocating.
The confrontation between Shen Jingqi and Li Baiyu was like two planets on the verge of collision, with a thick scent of gunpowder in the air. Shen Jingqi's eyes stared intently at Li Baiyu, a mix of helplessness and determination, trying to use reason to convince this person who had lost his composure.
"You really misunderstood. There's really just normal friendly exchanges between us, nothing inappropriate. Can you calm down and let me explain properly?" Shen Jingqi's voice was slightly hoarse with urgency, as he tried to make his tone sound more sincere.
But Li Baiyu's emotions were like dry wood ignited, ready to explode. His face was full of lines of anger, his eyes like two burning flames, staring at Shen Jingqi: "Explain? What else do you want to explain? Are the words in the chat records something I fabricated?"
Shen Jingqi felt a tightness in his heart; he knew Li Baiyu was referring to those words that could be easily misunderstood. Those were merely jokes or words of concern between friends, but in Li Baiyu's eyes, they had become unforgivable evidence. He took a deep breath, trying to clarify once again: "Those words were just jokes. There's really nothing between us. You can't just look at the surface; you have to hear my entire explanation."
However, Li Baiyu's emotions had already spiraled out of control. He suddenly struggled, trying to break free from Shen Jingqi's control: "Let me go! You liar! I don't need your explanation! I want you to know what will happen if you dare to make a move on my sister!"
Shen Jingqi felt Li Baiyu's increasing strength, knowing that if this continued, they might actually start a real fight. He steeled his heart and decided to wake Li Baiyu's senses with a more direct approach: "Baiyu, calm down! Acting will only make things worse! If you truly care about your sister, you should trust her and trust me too!"
Hearing this, a flash of hesitation crossed Li Baiyu's eyes, but it was immediately overwhelmed by fury: "Trust you? Why should I trust you? People like you aren't worth trusting at all!"
Shen Jingqi felt a wave of powerlessness, understanding that any words at this moment seemed pale and ineffectual. He could only hold tightly onto Li Baiyu's arms to prevent him from making more impulsive actions.
Just then, the hospital ward door was suddenly pushed open, and a nurse rushed in: "Please keep quiet; this is a hospital. Don't disturb the rest of other patients."
The nurse's words hit them like a bucket of cold water. They both stopped their actions and turned their eyes towards the nurse, the anger and tension on their faces gradually dissipating.
Seeing this, the nurse sighed gently: "Young people, whatever is going on, communicate properly. Don't just resort to fighting. This is a place for healing, not for settling personal grievances."
Shen Jingqi and Li Baiyu both nodded, indicating they understood. Seeing this, the nurse reminded them a few more times before leaving the ward.
As she left, the nurse glanced at Li Baiyu, muttering to herself: "So handsome, every part is so perfect! The person opposite really doesn't appreciate treasures!"
The ward once again returned to calm, but the air was still tense. Shen Jingqi and Li Baiyu exchanged glances, their eyes filled with complex emotions.
Shen Jingqi broke the silence first: "We can't keep going on . Can you listen to my full explanation before making a decision?"
Li Baiyu was silent for a moment, then slowly nodded: "Okay, go ahead. But if you dare lie with a single word, I absolutely won't let you off."
Shen Jingqi felt a slight relief, knowing this was a sign that Li Baiyu was willing to communicate. He took a deep breath and began to explain in detail his relationship with Li Baiyu and the real meaning behind those chat records.
However, as Shen Jingqi explained, Li Baiyu's expression grew increasingly serious. Listening to every word, he was constantly weighing and evaluating in his heart. He hoped that Shen Jingqi was telling the truth, but was also afraid of being deceived.
When Shen Jingqi finally finished explaining, Li Baiyu's face still showed a trace of doubt: "Is everything you said true? You didn't lie to me?"
Shen Jingqi nodded firmly: "I can swear that everything I said is the truth. There's really nothing between Li Baiyu and me, just a friendship, no inappropriate thoughts whatsoever. If you still don't believe it, you can ask Li Baiyu; she can testify for me."
Upon hearing this, a struggle flashed across Li Baiyu's eyes. He looked at Shen Jingqi, his tone still cold: "Your explanation can't completely convince me. I'll be watching you. But if you dare to have any inappropriate thoughts again, I definitely won't let you off."
Shen Jingqi could only silently nod, accepting Li Baiyu's warning.
The ward once again fell into silence, each lost in their thoughts.
This incident made the relationship between Shen Jingqi and Li Baiyu even more subtle and complex. He had to handle their relationship more cautiously to avoid further misunderstandings and conflicts.
Li Baiyu rubbed his arm, glaring sideways at Shen Jingqi, muttering, "You brat, twisting my arm so it hurts so much!"
He stretched his arms, wincing in pain as he tried to ease it.
Li Baiyu's stomach growled.
"We haven't had breakfast yet; come on, I'll treat you to a meal!"
Shen Jingqi stood up, calling out to Li Baiyu.
The two of them, one after the other, walked out of the hospital.
Turning back, Shen Jingqi saw a dozen message alerts behind him.