Married to My Ex-Fiancé's Cousin-Chapter 521: Take Her to Work Together (2)_1

"Hmm." Bai Liyan was surprised. "Qi Cheng talks about me when he chats with you?"

Ji Yunhuan laughed. "Why not? He’s actually not that petty. In his heart, he has always considered you a very good friend."

Although Qi Cheng had previously expressed his dislike for Bai Liyan, in fact, he cared more about Bai Liyan as a friend than he let on. After all, he valued friendship deeply. When he learned that Ji Yunhuan wanted to help Bai Liyan return to his original field, Qi Cheng even gave her some ideas and mentioned that Bai Liyan had attended this school.

Bai Liyan quietly followed beside Ji Yunhuan, his eyes never leaving her. He didn’t want Qi Cheng to misunderstand or bring any trouble to Ji Yunhuan. So, when he had nothing to do, he no longer appeared in front of her as often as before.

He smiled at her, noticing that when Qi Cheng was mentioned, there was a hint of tenderness in Ji Yunhuan’s eyes. Although her past with Qi Cheng wasn’t very pleasant and there were many grievances, Qi Cheng, with his efforts, slowly dissolved the wall that stood between him and Ji Yunhuan.

She would become happier and drift further away from him.

"I heard from Qi Cheng that this school means a lot to you."

Ji Yunhuan’s voice subdued the sadness in his heart. Bai Liyan looked up at the teaching building not far away and nodded. "I received my first medical award here in my life."

He was only eighteen at the time, already showing great potential. It was from here that he began his journey to the peak of his dreams. For some years, the name Bai Liyan was almost legendary.

Ji Yunhuan looked at Bai Liyan. "How does it feel to come back here now?"

Bai Liyan quickly understood the purpose of Ji Yunhuan bringing him here; she still remembered their previous conversation and hoped he could return. He said helplessly, "Yunhuan, don’t bother. I don’t want to go back."

"You do." Ji Yunhuan asserted. "Everything you once dreamed of, why not return? I know you’re under pressure, but where you fall, you should get up. Bai Liyan, I’ve forgiven you. Why can’t you forgive yourself?"

Bai Liyan walked silently. In the lush campus, the two walked slowly.

Seeing his silence, Ji Yunhuan continued, "No one can deny your success. Do you want to leave an image of failure in everyone’s mind?"

"I’ve already quit. I don’t care about others’ opinions."

"What about mine? What about Auntie’s? Don’t you care about our opinions?" Ji Yunhuan said, "Auntie is so gentle. Do you know how worried she’s been about you all these years? Every time, she mentions your past to me. If you really were just tired of this field and wanted to leave, we wouldn’t force you to go back. But...that’s not the case!"

"How can you be so sure it’s not?" Bai Liyan looked helplessly at Ji Yunhuan. "You don’t really understand me, do you?"

"I don’t understand you, but I know you’ve never forgotten that you are a doctor. Often, you unconsciously integrate into this role, don’t you? Bai Liyan, I came here to hope you could try, for yourself, Auntie, and those waiting for your return, to make an effort, okay?"

The wind quietly blew, and a strand of hair obstructed Ji Yunhuan’s cheek. Bai Liyan, listening to her words, wanted to refuse but found he didn’t want to disappoint her. At the same time, her words reminded him of his mother.

He felt his heart racing, his pulse rising to an unbearable point. He unconsciously responded, "Okay."

"You agreed?" Ji Yunhuan looked at him with joy.

If he could return, it would help both Bai Liyan and the warmth.

Bai Liyan didn’t quite know what came over him. The woman before him seemed like a poison. The words he spoke couldn’t be taken back. He nodded. "Yes, but...are you free tomorrow?"

"Yes, I am." She was basically always available.

"Then I’ll call you tomorrow. I want you to come with me to the research institute."

"Okay." Ji Yunhuan knew Bai Liyan had his research institute. Over the years, people had been waiting for Bai Liyan to return, but he seemingly hadn’t been back once.

He cowardly avoided everything, including those who expected him.

Seeing Ji Yunhuan looking so hopeful, Bai Liyan said, "I promise you, it’s just to try."

Because he couldn’t guarantee he would return to being his old self.

Leaving school, Ji Yunhuan was in a great mood. Bai Liyan invited her for a meal, but she declined. "I’m going to the school to see Yangyang."

"Alright." She devoted all her thoughts to her son. Bai Liyan understood.

After all, she had missed Yangyang for a long, long time.

Bai Liyan drove away quickly. Ji Yunhuan went to the school, as she needed to check on her son every afternoon to feel at ease.

Qi Cheng called to invite her to lunch. She rushed over after leaving the school.

In the quiet restaurant, besides the waiter, Qi Cheng was the only customer. He still liked the quiet. When Ji Yunhuan entered, she found him standing by the window, looking at the river view.

She walked up and stood beside him. "Is it really that beautiful outside?"

Qi Cheng’s gaze fell on her face. Having been running around, she was a bit warm, with a thin layer of sweat on her forehead.

He raised an eyebrow and displayed his jealous tendencies. "Just meeting Bai Liyan made you this happy?"

"Stop it."

"Did you two have lunch together?" His face looked serious.

Ji Yunhuan denied, "Would I dare? Knowing you’d definitely ask me out, I didn’t have lunch with him."

Qi Cheng clearly didn’t believe her. "Would he let you off that easily?"

"I arranged to visit his research institute tomorrow."

Qi Cheng’s voice was full of complaints. "You spend your days either thinking about your son or Bai Liyan. When will you spare some concern for me?"

"Haven’t I been concerned about you?" She thought she had shown him a lot of care. It’s just that with her son and Bai Liyan’s issues, it was hard. Even under these circumstances, she was always mindful of his feelings, okay!

Sometimes, it seemed so bothersome for a woman to marry. She had to consider the whole family, with no freedom at all.

"When have you ever cared about me?" Qi Cheng asked disdainfully.

"Can I accompany you this afternoon then?" Ji Yunhuan gave him a helpless glance. "But, do you have time?"

"I can bring you to work with me."

"..."

After lunch, Ji Yunhuan indeed didn’t escape being Qi Cheng’s assistant. As his assistant, she didn’t need to do much—just keeping him company by drinking and chatting, while Assistant Gao handled the actual tasks.