Chapter 1518: I'm Not That Weak, I'm a Grown Man

Huo Chengying said to Zhenzhen seriously.

Not a hint of joking in her tone.

Of course, it’s not necessarily because she likes Lu Tingshen.

What she meant by responsibility was just taking care of Lu Tingshen.

“Little Crystal, here you go again. I’m your elder, so don’t say things like that in the future.” Lu Tingshen focused on driving, thinking about what had happened while waiting at the red light.

It was a reflex—a genuine worry that Huo Chengying might get hurt, without any consideration, and there was a sudden panic in his heart.

This feeling was unfamiliar; he subtly grasped at something but didn’t ponder deeply.

“Little uncle, what are you talking about? Did you misunderstand me? I really meant that if you were hurt, I’d take care of you these few days.” Huo Chengying’s gaze was pure, without a trace of impurity.

Lu Tingshen: “…”

He realized that Huo Chengying hadn’t deceived him; it was him overthinking.

Huo Chengying didn’t say anything else, soon falling asleep in the car.

When they reached their destination, it was Lu Tingshen who woke her up.

“Little Crystal, we’re home.” Afraid of startling her, Lu Tingshen’s voice was soft and low.

“Hmm…” Huo Chengying opened her eyes sleepily, “Little uncle, are we there?”

“Yes, go home and sleep more! Let’s get out of the car first.”

Lu Tingshen gently patted her shoulder and went to retrieve the things from the back seat.

Huo Chengying wasn’t fully awake and was still dazed standing in the elevator.

Back at home, she sat on the sofa, unwilling to move.

She needed time to adjust.

Lu Tingshen acted like the master of the house, methodically putting away the items bought today.

Only then did he sit down.

After sitting for a while, Huo Chengying came to her senses.

After washing her hands, she said, “By the way, little uncle, take off your shirt.”

Lu Tingshen: “Take off my shirt?”

“Yes! Take off your shirt.” Huo Chengying decisively acted herself.

“Little Crystal, what are you doing?” Lu Tingshen asked, a bit flustered.

“I’m checking to see if you have any injuries! What’s wrong?” Huo Chengying’s eyes, filled with emotion, gazed directly at him, “If you won’t let me do it, then do it yourself!”

Lu Tingshen: “…”

Did she not realize her words held significant ambiguity?

“I’m fine, no need to check.” Lu Tingshen refused.

“No, I must take a look.” Huo Chengying insisted.

She stared at him unflinchingly.

Lu Tingshen knew she wouldn’t let it go, so with a sigh, he took off his shirt.

Huo Chengying then saw, his left shoulder was a bit swollen, as was his neck.

Her hand gently caressed his shoulder. Lu Tingshen’s back stiffened, and before he could react, Huo Chengying lowered her head to blow gently on the swollen area, “It’s all swollen; I’ll get you some medicine to apply.”

“Little Crystal, no need to bother.” Lu Tingshen didn’t mind the minor injury.

Before his words landed, Huo Chengying already brought the medicine box.

She took out a medical cotton swab, dabbed a bit of medicine, and gently applied it to Lu Tingshen’s shoulder.

Then to the back of his neck.

While applying, she blew on it occasionally.

Lu Tingshen felt somewhat tortured, not wanting her to do it but unable to refuse her.

“I’m sorry, little uncle.” Huo Chengying felt a bit guilty.

“If you keep apologizing, I’ll start feeling guilty myself.” Lu Tingshen lifted his head, “I’m a grown man; I’m not that weak.”