Love Healing Manual

Chapter 35 Hope

Chapter 35 Hope
After a busy day, Lin Ze was getting hungry around noon. He decided to go out and find something to eat, so he casually asked Kitagawa if she wanted to go eat with him. After thinking for a moment, she nodded and accepted the invitation, also feeling quite hungry.

In fact, I only felt the difference after walking on the street.

The difference between two people going out together and one person taking a casual stroll.

As Kitagawa Ayane watched Lin Ze walk by himself, noticing that his strides were small but he walked very fast, she was momentarily distracted and fell behind, so she had to hurry to catch up.

The midday breeze ruffled her bangs, and the young men and women each harbored their own thoughts.

Sometimes, Kitagawa would unconsciously get very close, like a child seeking a sense of security when being taken out by an adult. Holding hands would make it even more like that feeling.

When she came to her senses, she realized this and suddenly felt a little embarrassed. She quickly took two steps to the side to make the distance normal.

However, they approached it again after walking for a short while.

This was repeated several times, after Kitagawa Ayane had taken countless small, shuffling steps with her legs.

Suddenly, a surge of resentment welled up within her, and she secretly went to look at Lin Ze.

Honestly... This person walks without any regard for others. If I don't pay attention and keep up, Lin Ze will probably disappear from her sight after walking a short distance.

She couldn't bring herself to tell him, so she could only think about it secretly.

If she were on a chain, it would be perfect. That way, if she stopped, Lin Ze would be unable to walk more than a few steps and would have to turn around to ask her what was wrong.

Hey... what are you thinking about now?

What if she really got chained up? A small whiteboard appeared next to Kitagawa Ayane's head.

In the scene, Lin Ze keeps pulling on the silver chain, while she stubbornly squats down on the ground, hugging her knees.

"I'm not leaving, I'm not leaving no matter what."

Then Lin Ze became so anxious that he started sweating profusely.

A small smile silently curved her lips as she turned her face away, a sly glint in her eyes.

"Senior?"

Suddenly, a question from beside her interrupted her thoughts.

"Huh?" Kitagawa Ayane suddenly came to her senses and said with a normal expression.

Lin Ze stopped and pointed to the wooden sign above his head that read "Shintai Ramen".

How about eating here?

"Okay." She nodded.

The two entered the store one after the other and found a quiet spot at the counter to sit down. Since it was past lunchtime, the store was quite quiet.

There were only three or four diners.

A small screen was hanging on one side of the wall, playing the show that the shop owner liked to watch.

Lin Ze examined the types of ramen on the menu. He actually quite liked noodles, but the flavors of ramen in Japan varied greatly, and there were some he didn't really like.

This time, I can use the money I saved to treat everyone.

“Dr. Lin,” Kitagawa Ayane tugged at his sleeve, “Let me do it…”

"What?" He looked at his senior with some surprise.

"It's my treat. You've worked so hard all morning, I feel a little ashamed if I don't offer anything in return, please don't refuse," she looked at Lin Ze expectantly, "How about it?"

"I'd better do it—"

“Those things must be very expensive, right?” she interrupted Lin Ze, insisting, “This will make me feel better.”

"Alright then," Lin Ze nodded and called out to the shop owner, "A bowl of salt ramen, please."

"I also want a bowl of salt ramen."

Following Lin Ze's actions, Kitagawa Ayane sat down on the high stool next to the dining table. She shifted her little bottom to make herself feel more secure.

The two were standing next to each other, shoulder to shoulder.

She lowered her head, hiding her gaze.

Others didn't pay attention to the couple. They seemed quite normal and reserved, just like all couples who had just started dating in Japan. So there was nothing that would attract any extra attention. And no one in Japan knew that Lin Ze and Kitagawa Ayane had such a strange relationship; it could only be kept hidden.

In a corner, underground, or in any place no one cares, it's like stealing.

While waiting for the boss to serve the food.

The two of them just sat quietly.

Although it sounds a bit humble, Ayane was genuinely relieved. The two of them ordered the cheapest salt-flavored ramen, which was perfectly acceptable for them, so she didn't have to "bleed" any money. This little bit of happiness made her feel much more at ease.

She calculated her current savings, which totaled 19,100 yen. She had been quite well-off this month thanks to her part-time job, but a considerable portion of it had been used to buy round-trip train tickets to other cities. So she would have to be careful with her money to make it through next month.

Set a daily budget so that you can eat your fill at both meals a day.

She generally doesn't have any extra expenses. Both the cafeteria and discounted bento boxes are cheap, and if she can't get a bento box occasionally, she can cook noodles at home.

The so-called salt-flavored ramen was actually quite delicious. Even without any added ingredients, the original pork bone broth served as a base, along with some fragrant mushrooms and vegetables. Thinking about it made Kitagawa Ayane even hungrier. She eagerly awaited the arrival of her meal.

The owner was busy in the kitchen.

Lin Ze kept glancing at the senior student beside him, wondering how to start the conversation.

One reason was to help his senior build a comfortable home for her, but more importantly, he wanted to establish an equal friendship with her. He forgot to mention this when he gave her the doll.

So how can I speak at this point without sounding abrupt?

If the reason given is to make treatment more convenient, wouldn't that be insincere and even seem like coercion?
Hard to say.

"The three-phase behavioral intervention therapy mission has been completed."

Reward: 1000 points

……

Suddenly, a mission notification sounded in Lin Ze's mind.

"Triggering a long-term mission: For every 1% reduction in critical condition value of the bound patient (Ayane Kitagawa) by building a dog kennel, a reward of 10000 yen in medical assistance will be given."

Patient: Ayane Kitagawa

"Critical condition level: 61%"

After the blue, fluorescent system screen went out.

Lin Ze was slightly stunned.

The few lines of the mission prompt in his mind kept repeating themselves.

The statement "reducing the critical illness value by 1% by building a dog kennel" made him realize something very important.

This actually lowered the senior student's critical illness level?
His heart began to burn.

When I first met Kitagawa Ayane, her critical condition was 45%. After Professor Hishida's seemingly effective treatment, it rose to 61%. Since then, Lin Ze has been taking care of her, and for almost two months now, her critical condition has remained unchanged.

Two months is neither long nor short, but this was the first time he had seen hope of lowering his critical condition value.

He suddenly lowered his gaze, his eyes flickering twice.

It seemed like I suddenly understood something.

Perhaps we can use an analogy to describe the senior student's condition: her body is like a pot of water that is constantly being scalded. When the pain threshold rises to red, the water boils. If it is not treated in time through behavioral interventions to "relieve the pain," the water will evaporate, thus scalding her.

The critical illness level will rise as the temperature continues to climb.

Conversely, if we first lower her body temperature through behavioral interventions to "relieve pain," then other treatment options can be implemented, which can reduce the severity of her condition.

This is a logical process with a sequence.

What he had been doing for the previous two months was repeatedly lowering the temperature. Now that Kitagawa's tolerance had increased, and through gradual progress, the most fundamental "critical hidden danger" could be treated.

As he pondered, he turned his face to stare at Kitagawa Ayane.

His eyes were fiery.

Kitagawa was his first patient. For a novice, this period of time was a long one, and it was also a test of his endurance, physical strength and ability.

If the treatment is successful, then without a doubt, she will be etched into the first milestone of Lin Zeming's medical career.

Its importance is comparable to that of a first love.

They both have their own thoughts.

For a long time.

Kitagawa Ayane took a deep breath, gathered all her thoughts together, and silently made up her mind.

The same applies to Lin Ze.

In a quiet atmosphere.

So the two of them spoke at almost the same time.

"Senior."

"Dr. Lin."

After they spoke at the same time, the two people looking at each other were somewhat taken aback.

She clutched the hem of her clothes.