Chapter 16
▶NOTE: This is an auto-translate, so please bare with the wrong grammars and sentences. Thank you.
The Empire Planet has a large area, a very good environment, and no poisonous insects and beasts. It is the most suitable place for humans to live in. Moreover, there are no natural disasters here, and the technology is the most advanced, so it has become the dream home of mankind. However, the guards here are tightly guarded. Without a permit, it would be impossible to "smuggle" in.
The facilities on the empire planet are also very complete, and the most famous hospital belongs here. The doctors working on the empire planet are very sophisticated in medical skills, and the medical equipment is also very advanced, but correspondingly, if there is no medical insurance, the treatment costs will become extremely expensive.
In fact, when the government deprived the Cheng family of medical insurance and social insurance, they expelled their family in a disguised form. It’s just that the Cheng family’s family background is solid, so it persisted for two years and struggled on the average before finally maintaining it. Up to now.
Cheng Jin's father, Cheng Zheng, lived in the cheapest bed in the hospital, but even if it was cheap, it was a single room, and the environmental conditions were not bad. He has a heart problem. He has undergone two operations and other illnesses caused by him. Now he can only live in a hospital for recuperation, and he needs to take a lot of medicine every day.
When Cheng Jin and Lu Tao arrived, Cheng Zheng had just finished their daily routine inspections. The former empire's wealthy man was now a shriveled old man, his hair was gray, and his sharp eyes were becoming muddy. Cheng Jin was originally his old son. When he gave birth, he was almost forty years old. Now he is more than sixty years old. He doesn't look like Cheng Jin's father, but his grandfather. Cheng Jin feels sour every time he sees him, but he is now sensible, so he will not show too much on his face, but will try his best to smile so that his father can feel that he is doing well and let him Peace of mind.
But this time, when he brought Lu Tao, he couldn't help feeling a little nervous.
Cheng Jin first knocked on the door lightly, and when Cheng Zheng's gaze came over, he raised his smile and called "Dad", and said, "Lu Tao is here too." He stood aside and let the pair of Weng. Meet the son-in-law.
When Cheng Zheng saw this son-in-law, the expression on his face was stiff, but there was no resistance. When Lu Tao saw the old man, he obviously had no memory, but his body instinctively felt a sense of rejection.
The relationship must have been bad before.
Lu Tao made this conclusion in his heart. He noticed that his little wife was looking at him nervously, and wanted to say hello by the way, but the phrase "daddy" seemed to be stuck in his throat and couldn't be called out. It seemed that his body was preventing him from calling like this. Cheng Jin seemed to have sensed it, and quickly said, "You don't need to be called Dad. You used to be called Mr. Cheng."
The expression on the admiral's face relaxed, and he said calmly: "Mr. Cheng."
Cheng Zheng looked at him from head to toe, and then said: "It seems that he has really amnesia, otherwise he won't come to see me as an old man." He quickly beckoned to Cheng Jin, and his voice became loving, "Goodbye. Bao, come, let Dad take a good look at you." Cheng Jin ran over quickly, got into his father's arms affectionately, and wrapped his arms around his waist, with a little coquettish tone in his tone, "How is Dad feeling today? Are you more comfortable?"
"I'm fine, but you, looking thin, haven't you eaten well recently?" Wrinkled hands stroked Cheng Jin's cheeks, rubbing lovingly back and forth, the old man's eyes unexpectedly showed joy.
"I have a good meal, I am not thin." Cheng Jin spoiled for a while, remembering the gift he had brought, and quickly opened the box. "Dad, see what delicious food I brought you." He held out one. A purple-black grape was handed to his father with a smile.
Cheng Zheng's gaze stayed in his palm for a moment, then fell on his face, and said with a chuckle: "It's honey grapes."
"Yes, dad likes it too, right? I'll peel it for you. This is delicious and very fresh."
The picture of father's kindness and filial piety made Lu Tao feel a little uncomfortable. Whenever Cheng Jin's smile was not for himself, he would actually feel jealous. This feeling is a bit strange, as if he hadn't experienced it before. Cheng Zheng ate a grape peeled by his son. When he turned to Lu Tao, his eyes became quite cold. He said, "Sorry, I don't have tea here to entertain guests. If you don't dislike it, just drink a cup of hot water. Xiao Sincerely, go and pour your husband a glass of water."
Cheng Jin didn't see any hot water in the room, so he could only take a cup and pick it up outside.
As soon as he left, Lu Tao looked at the old man in front of him curiously, "Do you have anything you want to say to me alone?" So he deliberately moved his son away.
Cheng Zheng smiled slightly, with a bleak taste, "What can an old father say to his son's partner? There is no other request other than hope that you can take care of him." He didn't wait for Lu Tao to answer. , And said: "We haven't seen each other for seven years. Actually, when the accident first happened, I tried to find you. I hope you can help the Cheng family, but you ignored it."
"I shouldn't be able to help." Lu Tao said calmly. "I briefly inquired about the case you committed. It was a major accident. You were not sent to the Hell Star. In addition to the money, there was another reason that no personnel were caused. The casualties are very fortunate."
"Really?" Cheng Zheng's voice was mixed with an old manner. He sighed softly and said: "It has passed. I don't know when I will live. I just hope now, you In the future, I can be nice to Xiao, he really... loves you very much."
Lu Tao couldn't help being a little weird at this time. He said, "I'll be nice to him."
"Not now, but after you recover your memory." Cheng Zheng looked at him steadily, begging in his eyes. He has been fascinated for most of his life, and now he is dragging his sick body, and his only concern is this youngest son. After waiting for a while, he didn't wait for Lu Tao's answer, so he couldn't help but smiled bitterly, "This request does seem a bit harsh to you, okay."
The two were silent and waited for Cheng Jin to pour the water back before breaking the silence.
Holding the water cup, Lu Tao didn’t understand why he hadn’t agreed before. He was not a fool. Now he can feel that there must be a big problem in his marriage with Cheng Jin. With his personality, it should be clear. .
But don't know why, he doesn't want to figure it out now.
It seems to be clear, the relationship between him and Cheng Jin is about to change.
When Cheng Jin went to collect the water, he paid part of the medical expenses by the way. Seeing the dwindling balance in his account, he couldn't help feeling a little anxious. After returning home, he was very serious about completing his work. Of course, he didn't tell Lu Tao that it was work, only that it was a hobby.
The admiral was a little skeptical, "Your hobby is to sew women's dresses?"
Cheng Jin's face was a little red, and he whispered: "Yes, just make a little more money by the way..." He begged in his tone, "I will be done soon, and I will accompany you when I'm done, OK? ?"
"If you need money, I can give it to you." Lu Tao added, "I should be able to give it to you. I have seen my account and the balance is quite large."
As an admiral, Lu Tao must have a lot of balance. He has countless exploits and can get a bonus every time. What's more, the Lu family also has investment properties, although they are now represented by his distant relatives. Cheng Jin shook his head, "No."
Lu Tao frowned and looked upset, "Why not? Are we not your partner? Your partner should be able to open a joint account."
"Just...no need." Cheng Jin refused very ardently, "I can handle it myself." He looked at Lu Tao, "Husband, believe me, I can. When I'm really difficult, I'll talk to you. Now Just let me use my own ability to solve it, okay?"
He looked so good and his expression was a bit pitiful, Lu Tao inevitably softened his heart and didn't stay tough. But he refused to go. He sat next to him and said, "I'll accompany you." He shook his wrist again, "I'm here to check information."
Cheng Jin lightly breathed a sigh of relief, and said with a slight smile: "Okay."
The existence of Lu Tao did not affect him. Cheng Jin may really have a talent for sewing. He is doing better and better, and he is more and more patient. When he is really immersed in his work, he is simply a heart. The state of nothing outside. The skirt in his hand is already very beautiful, and he is doing the final job, which is to sew the blue crystal ore onto the skirt. Ninety-nine of the more than 100 crystals were sewn on the skirt, and the rest was used to make a five-pointed star-shaped brooch, which was pinned to the chest. In this way, the whole skirt resembles a blue starry sky, and when worn on the body, it exudes a dazzling brilliance.
After sewing the last crystal ore, Cheng Jin stood up straight. He bends over to work for too long. At this time, not only his eyes are a little sore, his arms are a little numb, and there is pain in his lower back. He was about to knead himself, a big hand was pressed against his waist first, and he kneaded it in a gentle manner. Cheng Jin was stunned, and then a glass of water was passed in front of him. He raised his eyes and saw the handsome man.
"You are very focused." Lu Tao looked at him with appreciation in his eyes. "For two hours, he didn't even lift his head."
Cheng Jin blushed, took the water glass, and whispered thanks. The temperature of the water in the cup was just right, and there was nothing in it, but Cheng Jin felt a little sweet. He never thought that he could get Lu Tao's intimate "service", and the other party praised him!
With excitement in his heart, Cheng Jin asked, "Have you checked your information?"
"No." Lu Tao not only rubbed his waist, but also squeezed his shoulders, "I want to know too much information, and I won't be able to finish it for a while."
"That's right, you don't have to look in a hurry, after all, when the toxins in your brain have all dissipated, you will be able to remember it." Cheng Jin's eyes swayed, but Lu Tao didn't see it. The flame of joy was extinguished in this way. When thinking of what would happen in a few months, Cheng Jin instinctively wanted to avoid it. He concealed it and put down the water glass and lifted the skirt up, "I will check it again. If there is nothing wrong, I can deliver the goods tomorrow."
Cheng Jin lifted the skirt completely, stood up and shook it in front of Lu Tao, and asked expectantly, "Does it look good?"
The man smiled, "It's beautiful, and it matches you very well."
"I can't wear it." Cheng Jin blushed and looked at the glittering skirt. He liked it. "But I do like the blue crystals on it, because my favorite color is blue and sky blue. Color, sea blue, ice blue, azure blue...I like them all!" He muttered, hung up the skirt again, and began to measure, "There is no problem with the size and the number of crystals. Okay, it's finally finished. ."
Lu Tao was also laughing, "Yes, I can finally accompany me."