The paper crane that was about to fly into Li Yundong's hand was intercepted by Mo Ashi, and the unaware Li Yundong continued to stride forward vigorously on his cultivation path.

It was just that on his forward path, Li Yundong paused for a moment because of Zhou Qin.

The next day, Li Yundong still went to the hospital to visit Zhou Qin.

When he arrived at the hospital, Zhou Qin was sitting on the bed, browsing the internet on a laptop, a faint smile playing on her lips. The usual coldness on her face was gone. Although her smile was faint, Li Yundong felt as if the room had taken on the feeling of a spring bloom.

To heal, one's emotional state is paramount; if a patient is unhappy every day, even the finest elixirs cannot cure them, and even if miraculously cured, the ailment will surely return sooner or later.

With Zhou Qin’s mood returning to normal, Li Yundong felt happy too. He walked into the room and chuckled, "You look quite cheerful today!"

Zhou Qin’s greatest worry was the possibility of paralysis, but now that she knew Li Yundong could heal her legs, her heart ailment naturally vanished, and her mood lifted. Seeing Li Yundong visit her only increased her happiness.

In her delight, Zhou Qin uncharacteristically showed a flash of girlish temper. She looked up, deliberately putting on a stern face, and said, "I was in a great mood, but it’s gone the moment you arrived!"

Though she said this, the hint of amusement and joy hidden deep within her eyes could not be concealed in the slightest.

Li Yundong played along, feigning sadness, "Oh? Am I that annoying? Fine then, I’ll leave!"

Zhou Qin chided him, "Go on, go on!"

Li Yundong walked to the door, then turned back, "Hey, I’m really leaving!"

Zhou Qin laughed, "No need to see me out!"

Li Yundong let out a soft laugh and genuinely turned to exit the room.

Sitting on the bed, Zhou Qin couldn't help but let out a soft giggle. Her smile was radiant, her eyes sparkling, instantly brightening the cold hospital room. She hummed softly, "Let’s see if you actually leave?"

After speaking, she lowered her head back to her laptop, but her gaze kept darting toward the doorway. After watching for a while and seeing no figure at the entrance, she couldn't help but think to herself: Could this guy be so petty as to actually leave?

Zhou Qin waited a while longer. Seeing no sign of Li Yundong at the door, she couldn't help but feel a touch of anxiety. She straightened up and called out toward the doorway, though she was too embarrassed to shout Li Yundong's name, merely calling out, "Hey, hey!"

After she called out for a bit, only some passing patients and nurses looked confusedly toward her room, but there was still no sign of Li Yundong.

Zhou Qin's heart began to race. Just as she was about to shout louder, she suddenly heard a familiar voice beside her, "Hey there, beautiful, who are you calling for?"

Zhou Qin turned her head and saw Li Yundong standing right beside her other side, the boy she thought of day and night, grinning mischievously, winking at her.

Zhou Qin was startled, "Why are you here? Are you a ghost?"

Li Yundong chuckled, pointing toward the connection point between the balcony corridor and the room, "Don't you have a corridor? I went to the next room, then walked through the corridor from the back entrance and came in!"

Zhou Qin was speechless, "You... how long have you been standing next to me?"

Li Yundong paused to think, "I think it was since you said, 'Let’s see if you actually leave?'"

Zhou Qin’s face instantly flushed crimson. Embarrassed and annoyed, she grabbed the pillow behind her and vigorously swatted Li Yundong, "You’re annoying, truly annoying! Go away, go away, I don’t want to see you!"

Li Yundong burst out laughing, took two steps back, and said, "Hey, you really want me to go? Then I really am leaving?"

Zhou Qin opened her mouth, about to say, "Hurry up and go," but the words caught in her throat and wouldn't come out. She was afraid that this time the young man might actually leave, and then who would she have to complain to?

"This scoundrel, can't he just give me a break! Why must he always have the upper hand in everything! Did I owe him in a past life?" Zhou Qin thought bitterly, "Doesn't he know that sometimes what women say isn't what they mean? Annoying!"

Seeing Zhou Qin remain silent, Li Yundong said, "Hey, not talking? Then I’m leaving!"

Zhou Qin instantly grew irritated and threw the pillow at him, "Go, go! If you leave, don't ever come back!"

Seeing that he had succeeded in making the young lady blush with anger, Li Yundong laughed heartily, caught the pillow, and dropped the subject. He sat down beside her bed, placed the Seven Treasures Spirit Fan to the side, and smiled, "What were you watching just now? You seemed so happy?"

Zhou Qin rolled her eyes at Li Yundong, "What else could I be watching? The school forum, of course!" Speaking of this, she suddenly became excited and asked Li Yundong, "You have a performance at the orientation gala again this year?"

"Orientation gala?" Li Yundong blinked in surprise, "Isn't that today?"

Zhou Qin nodded vigorously, as excited as a fangirl, "Yes! What are you performing today? I still vividly remember your last show!"

Li Yundong laughed, "Isn't it arranged by Senior Sister Feng Na? It’s a segment from Legend of Sword and Fairy, I think it’s the part where the Sword Saint takes Zhao Ling'er away."

Zhou Qin’s eyes widened, "Who are you playing? You must be playing Li Xiaoyao, right?"

Li Yundong chuckled, "I’m not playing that lonely loser Li Xiaoyao in the end! I’m playing the Sword Saint!"

Zhou Qin gasped, a look of longing in her eyes. She leaned back slowly and murmured, "I really want to go watch, but alas... I can't go!"

Li Yundong's heart stirred, and he said, "If you don't mind, I can push you there?"

Zhou Qin's eyes lit up, "Can you? Will it be too much trouble for you?"

Li Yundong thought to himself: You ruined your own home for my sake and nearly ended up disabled. If I can't even do this small thing for you, then I must be a cold-blooded brute!

Li Yundong smiled, "What kind of talk is that? Wait until I finish massaging you, and then we'll go."

Zhou Qin beamed, "That sounds wonderful! Shall we do the massage now?"

Li Yundong nodded, carefully lifted Zhou Qin onto the wheelchair, and then wheeled her out. Following yesterday's method, he began massaging her to promote circulation. This time, as he circulated his energy, he chatted with Zhou Qin, "By the way, why are you the only one in this ward?"

Zhou Qin kept her eyes closed and replied, "I booked all the other beds. I don't like sharing a room with other patients."

Li Yundong knew Zhou Qin valued quiet and feared being bothered, so he didn't think too much of it. He wondered aloud, "Then why aren't you staying in a VIP single room?"

Zhou Qin scoffed, "Isn't it because of the bureaucrats in the health system who rely on their connections? Seeing my father fall from power, they all came to kick us while we're down, and that extended to me. They said the VIP rooms were all full. Hmph, nonsense! The VIP suites have never been full, not even during peak season! If others don't know, don't I know?"

Li Yundong fell silent upon hearing this. He sighed softly and said, "Zhou Qin, there will be a day when you stand up again."

This statement had a double meaning, subtly referring both to her legs and her future life.

Zhou Qin felt a wave of emotion upon hearing this. She tentatively tried to move her toes and found that her toes could now move flexibly and obediently. She knew she was already well and could stand up right now if she wished.

But she didn't want to stand up. In Zhou Qin's view, this was the happiest time of her life. She would rather stay in this wheelchair forever, as long as Li Yundong would come to see her, talk to her, and make her smile every day.

Li Yundong had no idea what Zhou Qin was thinking. After finishing his energy circulation, he felt that the stagnation and tumors inside Zhou Qin's body had mostly dissipated. He asked, "How do you feel now? Can you feel your legs?"

Zhou Qin turned her face away, not daring to meet Li Yundong’s gaze, and shook her head, "N-no feeling."

Li Yundong felt a flash of disappointment and surprise, thinking: How could there be no effect? That's impossible!

This thought was fleeting. After a moment, he smiled, "Never mind, let's head to school first. It’s been a while since you were there, and your classmates miss you."

Zhou Qin let out a dry chuckle, "Miss me? That’s highly unlikely. It’s more likely they miss you after you haven't been around for a few days. I saw a post on the forum asking why you haven't been to school lately."

Li Yundong smiled. He pushed Zhou Qin, exchanged greetings with Zhou Keqiang, whom they coincidentally ran into in the hallway, and then greeted the supervising nurse before wheeling Zhou Qin out of the hospital building.

After exiting the building, Li Yundong hailed a taxi. He carefully held Zhou Qin and placed her in the back seat, then folded the collapsible wheelchair and put it in the trunk. The two headed toward the school.

After getting out of the car, Li Yundong lifted Zhou Qin out again and placed her in the wheelchair, then pushed her into the school grounds.

Along the way, every student who saw Li Yundong couldn't help but stare. When they saw Zhou Qin, their eyes widened even further, as if they couldn't comprehend why such a beautiful and elegant girl would be in a wheelchair.

Li Yundong was initially worried that Zhou Qin might not be able to handle the scrutiny, but seeing her face remain calm and composed, clearly unconcerned by the gazes, he couldn't help but admire her inwardly: She truly is from a distinguished family; her mental fortitude is remarkable!

Before he even reached the teaching building, he spotted Feng Na. As soon as Feng Na saw him, she was both surprised and delighted, calling out from a distance, "Li Yundong, finally found you!"

Seeing her, and noticing Cheng Cheng inseparable by her side, Li Yundong smiled, "It’s you two!"

When Feng Na and Cheng Cheng saw Li Yundong, they also saw Zhou Qin in the wheelchair. Their hearts skipped a beat. As they approached, they cautiously greeted Zhou Qin and asked, "Zhou Qin, what happened to you?"

Zhou Qin gave a faint smile, "Nothing serious, just a minor injury. It will heal."

Li Yundong, fearing the two girls might bring up painful topics, quickly winked at them. Fortunately, Feng Na and Cheng Cheng were sharp enough to catch on quickly and changed the subject. Cheng Cheng laughed, "Li Yundong, Nana and I were just saying if you'd ditch us today. You showed up right when we mentioned you, good, good, you’re reliable!"

Li Yundong let out a dry laugh, "Just don't cause any more trouble next time! Especially you, Feng Na!"

Feng Na pursed her lips and smiled, "When have I ever caused any trouble? Give me an example?"

Li Yundong let out an 'Ha' sound, about to expose her past antics, when he suddenly heard a gentle voice from behind, "Li Yundong."

Li Yundong turned around upon hearing the sound and was stunned: Why was she here?

Don't worry, the little girl is naive; fools often have their own kind of luck, you know~ <>H