Please Don’t Give Up On Treatment

“Such is the presence of Yu Tian!”

She responded honestly, “He enjoys tranquility.”

In contrast to her own boisterous nature.

Gao Mei nodded thoughtfully, “Does he typically prefer quieter activities as well?”

“Perhaps…”

“What does he engage in during his free time?”

Quiet activities? What could those possibly be…

Yu Tian’s mind felt as rusty as it was, yet Gao Mei’s questions came tumbling out—

“What is his favorite color?”

“What does he like to eat?”

“Do you know his clothing size?”

“Does he favor any particular brand?”

Yu Tian had always considered herself a living encyclopedia concerning Yan Ming.

If Gao Mei were to inquire about Yan Ming’s background, Yu Tian could undoubtedly recite it flawlessly on the spot, especially regarding the highlights of Yan Ming’s life—she probably knew them better than he did himself.

Yet, when faced with these questions, Yu Tian realized she didn’t know as much about Yan Ming as she had assumed.

She couldn’t fabricate any answers to deceive Gao Mei, so she could only shake her head honestly.

“Actually… I am not very familiar with my brother either,” Yu Tian replied cautiously. “You see, after puberty, brothers and sisters don’t often spend time together. Though my brother and I are… siblings, we are not closer than half-siblings, so our relationship isn’t quite as intimate as you might think…”

“Is that so?” Gao Mei raised her eyebrows slightly, a look of confusion on her face. “But I feel he has a good relationship with you.”

“I’ve noticed he often unconsciously watches you.”

Gao Mei expressed her bewilderment, “Especially when you speak; he tends to turn his attention towards you. Although it’s not overtly obvious, I usually observe quite closely and have noted it.”

Then her voice took on a disappointed tone, “However, when I speak, he won’t look at me.”

She turned to Yu Tian, encouragingly stating, “Perhaps you haven’t realized that your brother values you more than you think.”

Gao Mei concluded, “In short, I believe you are an important sister to him; he must care for you deeply.”

She subtly suggested, “Therefore, if you were to say something, I believe Yan Ming would listen.”

After dropping Yu Tian off at the entrance of the neighborhood, Gao Mei took her hand, saying, “Yu Tian, I have truly fallen for your brother at first sight. I know he is currently avoiding blind dates and has no romantic interest in me, but I am not one to give up easily. I would greatly appreciate it if you could help me learn more about his hobbies and leisure pursuits.”

Although Yu Tian was eager to assist, she felt utterly powerless, wanting to admit that she herself, as his “sister,” was rather embarrassed to have only just acquired Yan Ming’s WeChat after much persistence…

“Older sister Gao Mei, my brother has a rather aloof personality and is quite resolute. I…”

Yet Gao Mei was unwavering: “Then you must pursue him! If it’s you, I believe he wouldn’t turn you down; he can’t be harsh towards you. Help me with some tips on how to win him over.”

She winked at Yu Tian, “Trust me.”

“…”

Yu Tian felt she was truly unable to trust this absurdity.

Upon returning home, Yu Tian quickly summarized the day’s events to Song Chunxiang, wishing to alleviate any worries Yan Wenhua might have, and then she retreated to her room and lay down on her bed.

High Mei’s words still echoed in her mind.

Yan Ming often unconsciously watched her?

Could it be true?

Though Yan Ming was undeniably her idol, Yu Tian wasn’t naïve; she believed that as the daughter of Yan Ming’s father’s potential remarriage partner, he couldn’t possibly harbor any true affection for her…

So why did he watch her? Was he merely looking for flaws amidst the minutiae?

Upon this contemplation, Yu Tian opened her phone.

Yan Ming’s WeChat profile picture wasn’t one of his own but rather an image of a scenic landscape from an unknown location.

His WeChat name was as simple as he himself—just one character:【言】.

Yu Tian, gazing at the hard-earned WeChat contact, found herself feeling a sense of satisfaction at the message stating “You have added Yan; you may now begin chatting.”

She had added Yan Ming’s WeChat.

Having stayed up late editing video material and rising early that morning, she felt fatigued even though it was merely the afternoon. Lying on the soft mattress, it wasn’t long before she drifted into slumber.

The next time she awoke, it was nearly dusk.

Her WeChat was filled with messages from Qi Sihao, inquiring about her whereabouts throughout the day.

Still drowsy, Yu Tian replied somewhat absentmindedly, sharing snippets of her day, and nearly dozed off once more.

Having few friends to chat with, especially since her hand injury rendered typing cumbersome, she hadn’t received many messages beyond those of Qi Sihao.

As expected, moments later, accompanied by the WeChat notification sound, Qi Sihao’s follow-up message scrolled across her phone.

【Qi Sihao, the kind-hearted】: Does someone like Yan Ming even need to go on blind dates?!

【Qi Sihao, the kind-hearted】: Although, I feel that beautiful lady you mentioned might not stand a chance. Men are inherently creatures of first impressions; if there’s no spark at first sight, it’s nearly impossible to cultivate feelings over time! Just like my crush on the girl I fell for at first sight…

Yu Tian barely had the chance to finish reading the first two messages. Before she could digest all of Qi Sihao’s subsequent flood of messages, her eyes were already weary.

She still felt a bit sleepy, but recalling Gao Mei’s appeal, Yu Tian reluctantly scrolled through the new messages. In her laziness, she didn’t even fully open her eyes as she drowsily sent a voice message—

“What suggestions do you have for pursuing a man like Yan Ming?”

After sending the voice message, Yu Tian didn’t deliberately wait for Qi Sihao’s reply, instead closing her eyes to indulge in another ten minutes of restful slumber.

Ten minutes proved ample time for love-expert Qi Sihao to ruminate.

As expected, when Yu Tian finally awoke feeling well-rested, her phone screen was already filled with Qi Sihao’s unread messages.

However, amid them was a message from Yan Ming?

Yu Tian suddenly felt an alarming nervousness wash over her.

With no inclination to peruse Qi Sihao’s words, she directly opened Yan Ming’s message.

It was then she discovered the issue.

In their chat history, the previous message that read “You have added Yan; you may now begin chatting” was no longer there, but rather…

Yu Tian felt her scalp tingle as she stared blankly at the chat window.

Ten minutes prior, Yan Ming had sent her a WeChat message inquiring whether she had arrived home safely.

Shortly after Yan Ming’s message, she had sent him a voice note.

Yu Tian numbly pressed the play button for the voice message that emitted her drowsy, lazy tone as if she were whining—

“What suggestions do you have for pursuing a man like Yan Ming?”

The window to recall the message had long since closed.

Moreover, Yan Ming had already seen and heard it.

Because he replied—

“My suggestion for pursuing a man like Yan Ming is not to pursue him.”

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Chapter Eight

Yu Tian buried her face in her blanket, feeling utterly despondent, wishing she could remain asleep indefinitely.

Like an ostrich avoiding reality for a few minutes, she realized there was no other way and reluctantly picked up her phone again.

【A Little Fish】: I was inquiring on behalf of someone else, thank you for your response, Brother Yan Ming. I will directly forward this advice to the person who asked.

After replying via WeChat, Yu Tian was fully aware she shouldn’t linger, yet she couldn’t help but check her phone every five minutes.

Alas, Yan Ming had not sent anything more.

An hour later, confirming that Yan Ming wouldn’t respond any further, Yu Tian picked up her phone to review the earlier messages from Qi Sihao.

Regarding how to pursue Yan Ming, Qi Sihao had hardly proposed anything particularly constructive; however, one of his subsequent messages piqued her interest.

【Qi Sihao, the kind-hearted】: By the way, just a friendly reminder, don’t forget about the school’s one-hundredth anniversary celebration the day after tomorrow!

To her surprise, Yu Tian had indeed forgotten.

Almost as soon as she sent a message stating “I won’t go,” Qi Sihao’s next message arrived.

【Qi Sihao, the kind-hearted】: Breaking news—Yan Ming will be attending as a distinguished alumnus and will deliver a speech at the celebration.

Yu Tian pondered for a moment and retracted her earlier “I won’t go.”

【A Little Fish】: Sorry, I mistyped; I will go.

【Qi Sihao, the kind-hearted】: ? It seems you’ve truly become Yan Ming’s devoted fan.

Yu Tian remained composed—

【A Little Fish】: My choice to attend is primarily due to my affection for the school. One must remain grateful and never forget where they came from. If I skip the one-hundredth-anniversary celebration, who am I?

Qi Sihao, at a loss for words, replied with a string of ellipses.

Yu Tian was unfazed by Qi Sihao’s bewilderment; for the sake of Yan Ming, she found herself surprisingly eager for the celebration.

On the morning of the event, she had risen early, eagerly preparing herself, and then dragged a still-yawning Qi Sihao back to school.

Rong City Medical University was the beginning of Yu Tian’s dreams, embodying five years of diligent effort and fulfillment.

Walking alongside Qi Sihao on the tranquil avenue lined with sycamore trees, listening to the gentle trickle of water beneath a nearby bridge, and gazing at the solemn school motto stone at the end of the road stirred a myriad of complex emotions within her.

Yu Tian had initially thought she would continue her studies at this institution… however…

She couldn’t help but glance down at her injured right hand.

To this day, the sensibility there had yet to fully recover; her once nimble fingers now struggled to perform even simple daily tasks.

Watching the medical students chatting and laughing beneath the verdant shade, it was disingenuous to say she felt no envy or discomfort.