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Chapter 1047 - 1044: Xiao Lizi and Baby Boy. Side Story (5)

Chapter 1047: Chapter 1044: Xiao Lizi and Baby Boy. Side Story (5)

"So, he remembers everything, but has just lost the memories of the time when he knew me?"

Bai Lu slumped on the sofa, not knowing whether to feel sad or relieved.

Director Luo sat opposite her, "Based on what we’ve seen, that is indeed the case. Of course, it’s also possible that he might be missing some other small fragments of memory that we’ve not yet noticed."

If it weren’t for Bai Lu’s shared childhood memories with Yan Xu, neither the doctors nor Yan Xu himself would have noticed this lapse in memory.

"You know, his injuries were severe. Although there were no visible wounds on his head, there were signs of concussion, and the recovery he’s made so far is nothing short of a miracle."

Of course, Bai Lu knew, considering she was one of the doctors involved in the operation to save him.

"Master, I understand all of this, but I just can’t quite come to terms with it right now..."

Bai Lu buried her head in her hands, vigorously rubbing her face, attempting to regain a bit of the rationality that came with being a doctor.

But no matter how hard she tried, it was in vain.

He remembered everyone and everything, except her.

It was as if in a colorful painting where all the scenery and figures were distinctly clear, everyone except her. Not even a blurred shadow remained, just a void where she should have been.

The feeling was unbearably painful!

By now, Director Luo finally started to understand that the Young Master of the Yan Family meant more to his young disciple than just a friend as she had claimed.

But as a medical professional, Luo knew his expertise, but when it came to matters of the heart, his understanding was probably on the level of someone who had just finished primary school.

Director Luo, clueless about how to offer consolation, patted Bai Lu on the shoulder, "Xiao Bai, don’t worry, this condition is probably temporary. Who knows, maybe in a couple of days, he’ll remember everything!"

Having said this, he stood up, gathered the documents from the table into his arms, "I’m off to make my rounds, will you be alright by yourself for a while?"

Bai Lu, face covered, nodded, but when Director Luo stepped out and then turned back to retrieve some forgotten documents, the office was already empty.

Director Luo cast a glance at the deserted sofa and silently shook his head.

That Yan Family Young Master was clearly not someone to be trifled with. Now with a gap in his memory, his disciple, as beautiful as jade, would likely have a tough time.

Director Luo assumed that his young disciple, after a few minutes of dejection, would head off to find Yan Xu again and couldn’t help but mutter "stubborn mule" under his breath.

But Bai Lu did not turn to find Yan Xu, because she had yet to recover from the chilling indifference in his eyes that terrified her.

She couldn’t define her feelings at the moment, probably a mix of sorrow, loss, and perhaps, utter disillusionment.

She and Yan Xu were simply childhood playmates, and their acquaintance had lasted only for a mere few months. Moreover, they had not seen each other for over a decade after that. Logically, even if Yan Xu treated her as a stranger, there would be nothing wrong with that.

However, both she and Yan Xu were early bloomers. While other kids their age might still be oblivious, she and Yan Xu, at five or six years old, were already sensible and retentive.

At that time, they both happened to experience major life changes, and as two children equally bewildered about the future, they became good friends due to their similar experiences.

Even now, she remembered that bratty Yan Xu—though he often came off as arrogant and prideful, he was always more in tune with her sadness and distress than others, quietly consoling and accompanying her before the adults took notice.

The little acts of stubbornness she put on to prevent her adults from worrying always failed to hide from Yan Xu because, in reality, he was very much like her.

Although their time together was brief, for Bai Lu, it was the most precious treasure hidden deep in her heart.

Even though they hadn’t seen each other for many years due to various reasons, it didn’t prevent Bai Lu from holding Yan Xu in a special place in her heart.

That place was the most important corner in Bai Lu’s heart, other than her family.

So, when she asked with crazed, red-rimmed eyes only to be met with Yan Xu’s cold and indifferent gaze, she felt as if a big hole suddenly tore through her atrium, and something significant slipped away through that hole, leaving her heart empty and only the cold rush of wind scurrying within.

Returning to her apartment, Bai Lu poured herself a glass of wine and sat on the window seat, resting her head against the glass while sipping her drink and staring absentmindedly at the bustling traffic below on the wide road.

The autumn sky was so blue. On her way to Jun District Hospital that morning, Bai Lu was still thinking, if Yan Xu’s physical condition allowed, she could have him sit in a wheelchair, then she would push him outside for a walk, under the blue sky and white clouds, which would be perfect for reminiscing.

However, there was no need for reminiscing anymore, and it even seemed that she no longer had the courage to show up in front of him.

...

Bai Lu indeed underestimated the importance of Yan Xu in her heart. The courage she thought had completely disappeared the day before had already resurged to the brim by the time she finished work the next day.

Transferring out from the branch hospital, there was also a flower shop. Bai Lu had never stopped there before, but this time, without any hesitation, she parked her car, went in, and bought a bunch of carnations.

Haven’t seen each other for over a decade, Bai Lu didn’t know the slightest about Yan Xu’s preferences.

It could be said that, apart from their shared childhood memories, calling them strangers wouldn’t be too far off.

Therefore, when she once again pushed open the hospital room door holding the large bunch of carnations, facing Yan Xu’s fleeting look of surprise, she smiled and reintroduced herself.

"Hello Young Master Yan, my name is Bai Lu; I am a doctor, the daughter of your Aunt Xiaolu. You can call me Xiao Lizi."

The nickname Xiao Lizi was reserved only within Bai Lu’s relatives.

Yan Xu paused for a moment, then after a brief silence, he said, "Doctor Bai, you said all of this yesterday."

Bai Lu bent over to place the flowers on the coffee table, internally heaving a sigh of relief.

When she turned back to face Yan Xu, her face was once again adorned with a smile.

"Yes, yesterday, I spoke to you as a friend, but you don’t remember me, do you? So now, I’m reintroducing myself to you as a stranger."

Bai Lu didn’t have thick skin. She usually interacted with others with a normal heart and never demanded anything from anyone.

By her status as a daughter of the Zong Family, others would only flock to her; why would she need to insist on anything?

But with Yan Xu, that bit of pride turned into something insubstantial, not important at all.

So what if he didn’t remember? She refused to believe that the fate between him and her could only be sustained by a few months of memories from their childhood.

Yan Xu slightly furrowed his brows, "Doctor Bai, you all must be quite busy at work, right?"

Bai Lu nodded and candidly admitted.

"Yes, I just got off work."

"Then you should go home and rest well instead of visiting me, a patient."

Yan Xu’s tone was very faint and, moreover, he deliberately emphasized the relationship between them as nothing more than doctor and patient.

Bai Lu knew that if not for the fact that she had a part in saving him, at this moment, he would probably have had the security escort her out.