Every time the prince opens his eyes, he sees

Lu Yaoyao and He Zan came out one after another. Lu Yaoyao returned to her room and He Zan fell behind her. After thinking about it, she decided to go back to Gu Huai.

Gu Huai thought Lu Yaoyao had returned, and a glint flashed across his calm eyes. "Miss Lu, do you have anything else to say?"

He Zan's expression darkened for a moment. "I'm not Doctor Lu, I'm He Zan."

A hint of disappointment flashed across Gu Huai's eyes again, but he quickly returned to normal, "Miss He, is there something wrong?"

He Zan prepared himself for a moment, then mustered up the courage to speak: "Master Gu, I think you should be able to sense what I mean to you. Heizi's outburst today made the neighbors laugh, but it also made me realize my feelings even more. I'm in love with you, would you be willing to marry me?"

"As long as you are willing, I will follow you wherever you go. Even if you can't see or walk for the rest of your life, I will always be by your side to take care of you."

Gu Huai was not unmoved by He Zan's kindness to him, so after thinking for a moment, he spoke tactfully, "Miss He, I'm sorry. I know your feelings for me, but I'm not lucky enough to accept them. I've always treated you as just a younger sister."

"You have shown me kindness. If you need me in the future, I will go through fire and water, but I cannot marry you. Marriage is about love between a man and a woman."

Gu Huai refused politely, but He Zan still blushed and asked unwillingly, "Master Gu, do you dislike my ugliness?"

Gu Huai asked calmly, "I've never even seen Miss He's appearance, so how can I say you're ugly? Besides, if I really like her, I'll be with her no matter what she looks like."

"I know that before you fell into poverty, you must have come from a wealthy family, perhaps even one with a lot of money and power. My family background is not worthy of you, so it's understandable that you look down on me."

She said this self-deprecatingly, then suddenly knelt down, clutching the corner of Gu Huai's robe with both hands. "But I really like you, sir. If you think I'm not worthy of you and can't be your wife, how about letting me be your concubine? I will study hard and learn to read, and I won't let you down."

"You know, after what Heizi did today, my reputation is completely ruined. People will definitely think that you and I have an affair. If you don't want me, I won't be able to marry into a good family."

Gu Huai frowned slightly when he heard this. He didn't expect He Zan to be so persistent that she was even willing to lower her status and become his concubine.

Although he felt apologetic, he could not force matters of the heart.

"Ms. He, please get up quickly. You're putting me in a difficult position. Marriage is a serious matter, no joke. I can't let my momentary sympathy or gratitude ruin your life. You deserve someone who loves you wholeheartedly and treasures you, not someone like me with a disabled body and an unknown future." Gu Huai's tone was firm and helpless.

He Zan's eyes instantly turned red, tears welling up in them, but she forced herself not to let them fall, "Master Gu, are you so cruel? You won't give me even the slightest chance?"

Gu Huai sighed, his tone apologetic and gentle, "Miss He, this isn't cruelty, it's responsibility to each other. I don't want you to make a choice that goes against your heart because of me. That would be unfair to both you and me. You should go find your own happiness instead of pinning your hopes on an uncertain future with me."

After hearing this, He Zan's body trembled slightly, and finally he loosened his hand that was tightly holding the corner of Gu Huai's robe and slowly stood up.

"Mr. Gu, I understand. I was too selfish and didn't consider your thoughts. You haven't recovered yet, so how could you even think about sex? Don't worry, from now on, I will adjust my mentality, take good care of your diet and daily life, and cooperate with Doctor Lu to make you recover soon."

After saying that, He Zan turned and left.

Gu Huai sighed slightly.

He is in this state now, how can he still attract love?

He Zan passed by her room. Lu Yaoyao saw her eyes were red. She walked out and asked in confusion, "What's wrong with you? Could it be that Heizi is not giving up and is here to bother you again?"

He Zan shook his head, looked in the direction of Gu Huai's room, stomped his foot and left.

Lu Yaoyao instantly understood what had happened.

He Zan is also deeply in love with Gu Huai.

To be honest, she couldn't give Gu Huai anything. If He Zan could bring him some emotional comfort...

The next day, Lu Yaoyao came to give Gu Huai acupuncture. This time, she didn't rush to insert the needles. With a serious face, she said, "Mr. Gu, this is the last day of the first course of treatment. It is also the most painful and dangerous day. I am afraid that you will faint from the pain and won't be able to hold on. Would you like to take some anesthetic? Taking anesthetic can reduce the pain, but the effect will be less."

Gu Huai, however, remained calm and resolute, "Just come."

"Okay, if it hurts, you can bite the handkerchief."

She placed a folded handkerchief in Gu Huai's hand.

Gu Huai held the handkerchief tightly, but had no intention of putting it in his mouth.

Lu Yaoyao opened the needle bag, took out the silver needles, and inserted them into various acupuncture points on Gu Huai's body with skill and precision.

As the silver needle penetrated deeper, Gu Huai's body began to tremble slightly, and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, but he still gritted his teeth and persisted without making a single groan.

Lu Yaoyao performed acupuncture with great concentration, and each needle seemed to be a silent battle with the pain in Gu Huai's body.

She knew very well that this final stitch would be the key to whether Gu Huai could regain the ability to walk.

Time passed minute by minute, and the atmosphere in the room became tense and solemn.

Finally, when the last silver needle was firmly inserted into the acupuncture point, Gu Huai's body trembled violently, followed by a sharp pain. He clenched his teeth, clenched his hands into fists, and veins bulged.

Lu Yaoyao stared at Gu Huai's reaction closely, feeling uneasy.

She knew that Gu Huai was experiencing unprecedented pain at this moment, but as long as he could get through it, a brand new life would greet him.

The pain seemed to last for a whole century. Finally, Gu Huai's body gradually relaxed. The sweat on his forehead slid down his cheeks and dripped onto the bed sheets, forming tiny water droplets.

Seeing this, Lu Yaoyao felt relieved. She knew that the most critical moment had passed.

She quickly and skillfully pulled out the silver needles one by one. Every time she pulled one out, it was as if she was taking a burden off Gu Huai.

When the last silver needle was pulled out, Gu Huai took a deep breath, as if he wanted to expel all the pain from his body with this breath.

He looked at Lu Yaoyao. Although his face was pale, his eyes were shining. "Thank you, Miss Lu."

Lu Yaoyao smiled slightly, her eyes gleaming with relief. "Mr. Gu, you made it through. It's your willpower at work. In the days ahead, you need to rest well and cooperate with my treatment. I believe you'll be able to stand up again soon."