[Quick Transmigration] The Clingy Spirit of the Blackened Male Supporting Character - Chapter 128

Having learned of Gu Hanchen’s successful surgery, a heavy weight lifted from Luo Ning’s heart. When he entered the hospital room, Gu Hanchen was still in a deep sleep, lying quietly on the hospital bed, a faint frown on his face, looking somewhat fragile.

Luo Ning held Gu Hanchen’s hand and waited beside him. It was nearly dark when Gu Hanchen finally woke up. As the anesthesia wore off, he was struck by a sharp, intense pain in his calves, as if knives were scraping against his bones. No matter how strong-willed Gu Hanchen was, his face turned pale, and he broke into a cold sweat.

Luo Ning could tell he was in immense pain but felt helpless. This discomfort was an unavoidable part of the process. He called for a doctor, who administered some painkillers.

Seeing Gu Hanchen’s pale face made Luo Ning’s heart ache, so he hugged him and reassured him repeatedly.

Nestled against Luo Ning’s warm neck, Gu Hanchen nuzzled closer, gently nibbling at Luo Ning’s neck, seeming to find some relief from the pain.

Because of his discomfort, Gu Hanchen couldn’t sleep. His regular routine was disrupted, and with nothing else to occupy his mind, he leaned against the pillow and quietly watched Luo Ning.

His gaze was calm, and his pale lips looked somewhat fragile. This made Luo Ning’s heart soften, and he gently said, “Go to sleep.”

“You’ve been hurt, you need more rest. I’ll coax you to sleep.”

Gu Hanchen patted the space beside him, as if inviting Luo Ning to join him. Ever since they started sleeping together, he’d become accustomed to sharing the same bed. The person in his arms was fragrant and soft. Without holding Luo Ning close, he always felt empty.

Luo Ning pinched his fingers to refuse. “No, you just had surgery. If I get on, I might touch your injury.”

The hospital bed was too small for two people. With Gu Hanchen’s current condition, every little movement mattered.

Gu Hanchen frowned and held onto Luo Ning’s hand without letting go, looking at him with a pleading expression.

Luo Ning had never seen Gu Hanchen so vulnerable and dependent before. It nearly melted his heart. He hurried to coax him, “Listen to me, your legs are the most important thing right now. Just bear with it for now. Even if we can’t sleep together, I’ll stay by your side.”

After thinking for a moment, Luo Ning pushed the other hospital bed closer, making some space. He quickly washed up and climbed onto the adjacent bed, linking his fingers with Gu Hanchen’s. He curved his lips. “This is better, right? I’m right here beside you. Go to sleep now.”

Although there was still a little distance between them, they could at least touch. Gu Hanchen suppressed his unwillingness and tightly gripped Luo Ning’s fingers, finally allowing his eyes to close.

For a while, Gu Hanchen couldn’t move much and needed Luo Ning’s care. When he felt pain, he would break into a sweat, and Luo Ning would help him wash his face and clean his body.

Gu Hanchen unbuttoned his hospital gown and felt Luo Ning’s fingers brush across his chest. He turned his head away in embarrassment.

Although this didn’t cause a strong reaction, Gu Hanchen realized that despite not eating much, he still needed to go to the bathroom after lying in bed all day.

Realizing this made Gu Hanchen blush. He couldn’t bring himself to speak about it, not wanting to rely on Luo Ning for even such a private matter. He sat in silence, hoping he could hold it in.

It was Luo Ning who noticed something was off with his expression and suddenly remembered. He asked, “Brother Gu, do you need to go to the bathroom?”

Gu Hanchen’s face turned serious. He felt his ears heat up as he replied with a barely audible “mm.”

Luo Ning chuckled, “This is completely normal. You don’t need to be shy.”

“I’ll help you.”

The high-end nursing bed had a built-in toilet, so it was very convenient and didn’t require going to the bathroom.

However, Luo Ning was worried that Gu Hanchen might struggle to move around and wouldn’t be able to manage on his own. He reached out to offer help.

His hand brushed against the waistband of Gu Hanchen’s pants, and Gu Hanchen immediately clenched it tightly, feeling a rare hint of embarrassment. He replied, “No need.”

Gu Hanchen insisted on doing it alone, and Luo Ning had no choice but to leave. But he still felt uneasy and glanced back. “Are you sure you don’t need my help?”

Gu Hanchen’s throat was dry. There was no way he could let this awkward situation be exposed to Luo Ning. Although he appreciated Luo Ning’s attentive care, taking care of a patient was tiring. So, he hired a caregiver the next day.

This allowed Luo Ning to relax a bit. Once Gu Hanchen could eat some nutritional supplements, Luo Ning would cook some meals for him. The hospital also had soups and other broths, but they weren’t very tasty. Luo Ning wasn’t afraid of the trouble. He combined all the ingredients beneficial for bone recovery. His cooking skills were excellent, so he made delicious meals out of any ingredient.

When the nurse came to change the dressing, she caught a whiff of the delicious aromas and cast an envious glance at Gu Hanchen. “Your boyfriend is so good to you, taking care of you with such patience and cooking for you every day. He’s so cute. He must really love you.”

Gu Hanchen was taken aback. “Boyfriend?”

The nurse nodded. “What? Did I guess wrong? Seeing how close you are, I thought you two were lovers.”

Her casual comment made Gu Hanchen’s heart race. The word “lover” echoed in his mind, bringing a hint of sweetness to his mouth.

Gu Hanchen had never considered their relationship in that way. He merely thought about spending his life with Luo Ning. But with the nurse’s words, it felt like a ray of light pierced through the fog of his thoughts, suddenly making everything clear.

The more Gu Hanchen thought about it, the faster his heart raced. A small smile appeared at the corners of his lips as he imagined how wonderful it would be to be with Luo Ning as lovers.

Besides, didn’t the game say that it could give him a lover? After all that waiting for Luo Ning to be by his side, Luo Ning was meant for him.

Luo Ning was unaware of Gu Hanchen’s newfound thoughts. He just felt that Gu Hanchen had become even more clingy, as if he had developed a skin hunger, always wanting to lean on him for everything.

Luo Ning didn’t mind this. In fact, he liked it. He sensed that Gu Hanchen was learning to rely on him, finally shedding some of his restraint.

Holding one another close made time in the hospital feel less boring.

It was just that some nurses would glance at them intentionally or unintentionally when they entered, showing a maternal smile.

Luo Ning was puzzled. He prepared to step out to buy something when he overheard two nurses whispering, “They’re just so sweet. It’s another day of giving us dog food.”

“Right? And they’re both so good-looking, it’s quite the sight.”

Luo Ning paused his movements. Were they talking about him and Gu Hanchen? He had already sensed the nurses’ gazes were somewhat strange, so he intentionally listened in.

“It’s obvious they’re in love, deeply in love.”

“That cold, handsome guy is possessive to the max. He always wants to hug him and has his eyes glued to the little cutie every day.”

“They’re so affectionate that it makes me want to fall in love too.”

“The little cutie makes cooks for him every day. He’s so gentle and sweet. Why can’t I have a boyfriend like that?”

“I’ve recently been writing novels part-time, and now I have some material.”

Luo Ning was puzzled. Were they talking about him and Gu Hanchen?

After thinking it over, he figured it must be true.

So, in the eyes of others, he and Gu Hanchen had that kind of relationship?

Luo Ning was taken aback. He hadn’t realized this at all. He wanted to say that the two nurses had such great imaginations. He only regarded Gu Hanchen as a friend and family.

But now, looking on their interactions from another perspective, it seemed there really were no boundaries.

Friends wouldn’t hug or lean on each other or hold hands while sleeping, would they?

It wasn’t that others were overthinking. It was that he himself had been too oblivious.

Luo Ning felt his face heat up, turning as red as a tomato. His mind was in a jumbled mess. It wasn’t until they returned to the hospital room and Gu Hanchen held his hand that Luo Ning realized how intimate they were.

His eyes were evasive while watching TV. He happened to catch a romantic drama where the two main characters were in the ambiguous stage of their relationship, their feelings for each other barely acknowledged. The signs were evident, with a subtle ambiguity lingering between them, yet they hadn’t realized it.

Luo Ning found himself thinking frantically, “Those involved can’t see their feelings clearly.” If he thinks about it deeply, his interactions with Gu Hanchen didn’t seem entirely pure.

And he really enjoyed being close to Gu Hanchen. Could it be that he had impure thoughts about Gu Hanchen?

Luo Ning turned his head, looking at Gu Hanchen’s handsome features. No matter how he looked, he was just so handsome and pleasing to the eye.

That’s right, Gu Hanchen treated him the best. The person closest to him in this world was Gu Hanchen.

It made complete sense that he could develop feelings for such a wonderful person.

Luo Ning pretended to be nonchalant, but being with Gu Hanchen was no longer as comfortable. That night while lying together, he pretended his neck hurt and turned over.

Recognizing his feelings was one thing, and facing them was another.

Even if he liked Gu Hanchen, he still didn’t know how Gu Hanchen felt about him. In Gu Hanchen’s eyes, he was just a two-dimensional character from the game. When Gu Hanchen touched him, was it because he wanted to collect him like some game character, or was there something more?

Tangled in thoughts, Luo Ning forced himself to stop. He slept soundly until the next day when he felt a slight rustle behind him and a warm breath hovering above him, leaving a soft touch on his face.

Luo Ning’s heart raced. He held his breath, relieved when the breath soon left. He dared not open his eyes or breathe deeply, his face turning red again.

Was that a kiss? Was Gu Hanchen really stealing a kiss from him?

No, no, he was going to faint!

Just as he had realized his own feelings, he then discovered that Gu Hanchen had actually stolen a kiss from him. The excitement was too much for Luo Ning to handle.

What did this mean? It meant he wasn’t just one-sided in his feelings. How long had Gu Hanchen been stealing kisses?

Luo Ning’s breath became unsteady. Behind him, Gu Hanchen’s eyes were clear. He had deliberately shattered the ice, acting straightforward. Since Luo Ning was avoiding him, he decided to break through that thin veil.

Luo Ning’s emotions were a rollercoaster. First shock, then embarrassment, followed by overwhelming excitement and happiness, feeling like he was floating on cloud nine.

Luo Ning tried to escape, but Gu Hanchen wouldn’t stop, always saying his legs hurt so he could nestle comfortably against Luo Ning’s arms.

He wanted Luo Ning to feed him, to bring fruit to his lips. Whenever Luo Ning’s hand was near his mouth, he would accidentally nibble on Luo Ning’s fingertips.

Luo Ning could no longer sit still. His face continued to heat up, feeling as if his hand had been scalded. He glared at Gu Hanchen and started to suspect that he was doing it on purpose.

Yet Gu Hanchen retained an innocent look, making it hard for Luo Ning to chastise him. He sensed that Gu Hanchen no longer seemed like the innocent Brother Gu from before.