Nianyang said coolly, "Second Young Master Shi, are you out of your mind? If I could give you a chance today because of your deep affection, tomorrow I could also change my heart because of someone else’s deep affection. You say you like me, but you don’t even know the definition of liking. If in your eyes, liking is so cheap and can change at will, then you can give up on me anytime."

"..."

Even though Shi Feng was unwilling, he had to admit that what Nianyang said made a lot of sense. But the pain of unrequited love, who can understand?

He was silent for a few seconds and then slowly said, "I’m not forcing you to change your heart and like me immediately, but my wound is because of you, so can you stay and take care of me?"

He was humble enough, already humble enough, perhaps this time she wouldn’t have the heart to refuse?

He didn’t ask for much, really not much. Even if they couldn’t be together, just seeing her every day and talking to her would satisfy him. So please, don’t refuse, okay?

But unfortunately, silly boy, didn’t they say never to have hope in a woman with a heart of stone? In the face of such a pitiful request, Nianyang rejected him outright without even thinking, "No, I am a married woman and can’t be ambiguously involved with any other man.

"Li Tingyan and I love each other deeply and have promised not to cause each other any distress for the sake of another person, and besides, Li Tingyan wouldn’t want me to take care of you.

If you can’t find anyone to take care of you, I can hire a nurse for you, ensure professionalism, and take care of you comfortably."

Shi Feng was furious, so angry that his lips were trembling, "You, you have to be so ruthless? Do you love Li Tingyan so much that you’d go to such extremes for him?"

Nianyang smiled, "Yes, I love him, so how could I bear to let him be the slightest bit sad."

Shi Feng raged, "You can’t bear to hurt him, but can bear to hurt me?"

"I can."

Nianyang was very direct, without a hint of embarrassment, expressing the ruthlessness and injustice to perfection.

Shi Feng, Shi Feng, in an instant, he was so angry his chest hurt!

Shi Yue, unable to bear it anymore, started to scold Nianyang once again, calling her heartless, cold-blooded, and other such things.

"That’s enough, Shi Yue!" Although Shi Feng was also angry, he wouldn’t allow anyone else to target Nianyang, "It’s not your place to teach her a lesson!"

"Brother!"

"Get out!"

"..."

"I’m telling you to get out!"

Shi Feng lost his temper and began to cough. Shi Yue dared not provoke him further, so he glared fiercely at Nianyang and left.

The hospital room was instantly left with just Shi Feng and Nianyang, Shi Feng closed his eyes, unable to say anything for a moment.

Despite his humility and pitifulness, this woman was relentless; what could he do? Yet he couldn’t bear to give up.

After a few minutes of consideration, Nianyang spoke, "Second Young Master Shi, I can’t give you any response to your feelings for me. The only thing I can make up for is covering your medical expenses for this injury. Whatever help you’ve given me, just name the amount, and I’ll repay you in full."

"I knew it, I knew it..." Shi Feng began to laugh, looking at Nianyang with red-rimmed eyes, and said in a hoarse voice,

"I knew you would say that. Last time, I helped you, and this time you’re using money to draw a clear boundary with me. Is my help really so unbearable for you?"