Who is Helping Me Win by Lying Down [Transmigration] - Chapter12:

Chapter12:

Chi Yu had his back to the camera, speaking in a voice only Chen Shu could hear.

Just take it as me owing you a favor. I’ll repay you by working like an ox or horse in the future! Chi Yu clung to Chen Shu’s arm, his eyes pleading. Chen Shu, Brother Shu, Dad, Grandpa—

Enough. Chen Shu cut off his increasingly absurd terms of address. I’ll help.

Chi Yu instinctively cheered.

Jiang Xing turned back. What’s going on? Let me hear too.

Oh! It’s nothing. Chi Yu finally snapped back to reality and quickly composed his expression, though his eyes still shone brightly as he looked at Chen Shu. He threw himself forward to hug him, whispered thank you in his ear, then returned to his seat at the table.

Yan Jingchuan watched the two separate, his gaze returning to Chen Shu.

Having lived with this man for nearly a month, he could tell Chen Shu had a cold temperament and wasn’t particularly close to anyone or anything.

Except for this Chi Yu.

Chen Shu, this is for you. Chi Yu picked out the largest meat skewer from the barbecue and offered it as a borrowed gift.

Just after he made his offering, Xiong Xiaolei arrived with the rest of Team 7, and everyone crowded together to finish the celebratory barbecue.

After the gathering dispersed, Chi Yu washed up and went to bed immediately after everyone left, starting from that moment to cultivate tomorrow’s illness excuse.

Chen Shu took Wangcai downstairs for a short walk, and only after returning did he go to take a shower in the bathroom.

When he came back, Yan Jingchuan lay beside his shoulder as usual, and they closed their eyes to sleep together.

Early the next morning.

Chen Shu got up as normal, went downstairs for breakfast, and upon returning saw Chi Yu still lying in bed. Recognizing his eagerness to act quickly, Chen Shu pretended to go over and ask a few questions, then turned to fetch a doctor.

To the doctor’s questions, Chi Yu only used chest discomfort to brush them off, successfully securing permission for one trip off the island.

The round trip wouldn’t be short, so Chen Shu packed Wangcai into his backpack and brought him along to the hospital.

The sigh of relief Chi Yu breathed when leaving the island doubled and condensed again upon reaching the hospital entrance.

He looked at Chen Shu.

Chen Shu only said calmly, Let’s go.

He understood Chi Yu’s nervousness well.

The book had mentioned that Yan Jingchuan was Chi Yu’s unattainable love since childhood. But as they grew older, the wealth gap between their families became enormous. Although Chi Yu’s father and Yan Jingchuan’s father still maintained a friendship of fishing and playing chess together, as the helmsman of the Yan Corporation, Yan Jingchuan had very few opportunities to meet Chi Yu personally.

Harboring feelings he didn’t dare speak aloud, Chi Yu didn’t know how to face Yan Jingchuan. If not for this car accident, he probably wouldn’t have had the courage to take the initiative to see him.

Which floor?

Following Chen Shu into the elevator, Chi Yu took a deep breath. Fifth floor.

Chen Shu pressed the button.

The elevator ascended.

When the doors opened, before Chen Shu could speak again, Chi Yu stepped out first and headed toward Yan Jingchuan’s exclusive hospital room.

But before reaching it, just after turning the corridor corner, Chen Shu heard an argument coming from near the door ahead.

Tell me why I can’t go in!

Manager Li, President Yan hasn’t woken up yet. The doctor recommends quiet rest.

Zhang Shi, don’t use President Yan to pressure me! After all, I’m still President Yan’s cousin! What status do you have that I need your permission to show concern for President Yan?

I didn’t mean it that way. Zhang Shi lowered his head but maintained his stance. Manager Li is certainly welcome to enter, but it’s best if the people you brought stay outside.

Li Hongshu said impatiently, It’s the incompetence of the doctors here that has kept President Yan from waking up. I’m bringing in outside help for his own good—now step aside!

As he finished speaking, he caught sight of two figures approaching from the corner of his eye and smiled again. Zhang Shi, look who’s here?

Zhang Shi turned and frowned.

On the day of President Yan’s car accident, the Chi father and son had both visited, so he still remembered Chi Yu.

Li Hongshu pulled Chi Yu forward. You won’t let me in, but surely President Yan’s friend can visit him?

Chi Yu hadn’t expected to encounter such a situation and looked helplessly at Chen Shu.

Chen Shu noticed the subtle standoff between the two sides. If it’s inconvenient, we can come another time.

It seemed Yan Jingchuan’s Yan Corporation not only faced external threats but also serious internal strife.

No! Li Hongshu said sharply. I want to see just how long Assistant Zhang intends to keep this door shut!

He was being utterly unreasonable.

Zhang Shi looked past Chi Yu’s shoulder and saw the nurse finally arriving with the doctor in haste. Only then did he relent. Fine, I’ll open it.

As Zhang Shi unlocked the door, Li Hongshu exchanged a meaningful glance with the two men he had brought.

The two exchanged looks and stepped forward to begin their examination.

Zhang Shi also whispered a few words to the group of doctors, who immediately moved closer, cautiously ensuring the two couldn’t tamper with anything.

Chen Shu had no interest in the corporate power struggles. Upon entering, he remained in the outer living area of the hospital room.

He had just sat down on the sofa when he felt Wangcai pawing at the backpack zipper.

Stop fussing, Chen Shu said, pulling down the zipper to let it poke its head out. He reasoned with it, Or you’ll get a spanking.

Chen Wangcai seemed to understand this and stopped moving.

Chen Shu, should we leave now? Chi Yu came over and asked.

Chen Shu?

Hearing the name, Zhang Shi glanced over.

He remembered clearly the person President Yan had asked him to investigate after waking up.

But in person, Chen Shu looked completely different from the photos—he hadn’t even recognized him earlier.

On closer inspection, Chen Shu himself carried a more commanding presence. He didn’t match the introverted personality noted in the records; instead, his demeanor was calm and steady, neither timid nor concerned, with a detached aloofness.

So this was Chen Shu.

Suddenly.

Chen Shu sensed something and turned to look beside him.

Meeting his gaze abruptly, Zhang Shi was taken aback but smiled and nodded in acknowledgment before turning his attention back to the commotion in the hospital room.

It was better not to offend someone President Yan was interested in.

Seeing this, a flicker of thought passed through Chen Shu’s eyes.

It was probably just an illusion. He and Zhang Shi had never met before; the other had no reason to show him favor.

Chen Shu?

Chen Shu withdrew his gaze and replied, Let’s stay.

Chi Yu had gone through the trouble of leaving the island just to see Yan Jingchuan. Since things had progressed this far, leaving or staying made no difference to the current situation.

Hearing this, Chi Yu nodded and sat down beside him.

Chen Shu handed the milk bottle to Wangcai.

Wangcai ignored it entirely, staring intently toward the hospital bed.

Not hungry?

Yan Jingchuan pressed his paw against the back of Chen Shu’s hand, his dog face solemn.

While outside, he had sensed it—the warmth in his mind, which had dissipated after his last return to his body, had begun to pulse again. Now inside the room, it was more active than ever.

It seemed the closer he was, the more it benefited his recovery.

Yan Jingchuan had originally intended to jump out of the backpack and approach the hospital bed to investigate, but under Chen Shu’s authoritative threat, he decided not to challenge it.

Even from here, the rate of recovery was faster than his constant daily absorption, and it was continuous.

Yan Jingchuan gazed at the unconscious body on the hospital bed.

Unfortunately, the accumulated warmth was still insufficient to support his return, so he had instructed Zhang Shi to keep the dog.

As for the others who had caused a commotion in the ward, he had never paid them any mind.

Yan Corporation was a family-run conglomerate. Taking Li Hongshu as an example, there were many parasitic relatives within the company who only reaped benefits without contributing—leeches clinging to the system. Amid the current corporate changes, he would excise these rotten parts one by one.

With Chen Shu present, the hope of getting closer was slim, so Yan Jingchuan simply closed his eyes and lay down.

During this time, Li Hongshu brought people to take his body for examinations. They returned half an hour later, and upon confirming that the condition matched the hospital’s diagnosis, Li Hongshu left sheepishly.

The ward finally fell quiet.

Chi Yu stood up, exchanged greetings with Zhang Shi, and tiptoed toward the hospital bed.

Chen Shu did not accompany him.

Mr. Chen, Zhang Shi seized the opportunity to strike up a conversation, do you know our President Yan?

Yan Jingchuan abruptly opened his eyes.

He looked at Zhang Shi, his gaze cold and intense.

Zhang Shi remained completely unaware of the black dog head peeking out from the backpack, focusing solely on Chen Shu.

Chen Shu said, No.

This answer took Zhang Shi by surprise.

He pressed further, Does anyone in your family know President Yan?

Chen Shu glanced at him and replied, No.

Zhang Shi kept his astonishment from showing on his face.

Neither of them knew him?

Then why had President Yan asked him to investigate Chen Shu’s background?

At this thought, Zhang Shi’s mind stirred, and he suddenly sized up Chen Shu from head to toe.

Twenty years old, young, and undeniably handsome.

He’d heard that President Li from the neighboring company kept young men and women from the entertainment industry. President Yan was around the same age as President Li, and even though Yan Jingchuan had always maintained a clean reputation, it wasn’t unreasonable to think he might have similar inclinations.

Beyond that, Zhang Shi couldn’t fathom any other reason why President Yan would have him investigate someone entirely unrelated.

My apologies for disturbing you, Zhang Shi said, not wanting to jeopardize President Yan’s potential interests, and refrained from further questions.

Yan Jingchuan looked up at Chen Shu, and seeing no suspicion in his expression, settled back down.

After Zhang Shi left, Chen Shu placed the backpack on the sofa. Don’t run off.

Yan Jingchuan remained silent in response.

Once Chen Shu entered the bathroom and closed the door, Yan Jingchuan lifted a paw to unzip the backpack, jumped down from the sofa, and made his way into the ward.

Just as he had anticipated.

The closer he got, the more active the warmth in his mind became.

Chi Yu was still standing by the hospital bed, lips pressed together as he gazed intently at Yan Jingchuan’s slightly pale face, his expression focused, as if watching an unattainable dream.

Jingchuan ge…

Yan Jingchuan walked to the other side and heard him speak suddenly.

I really like someone, Chi Yu smiled self-deprecatingly. Even though Yan Jingchuan was unconscious, he still didn’t dare to name the person in his confession. But if he knew he was liked by someone of the same gender, he would never accept it, right?

Yan Jingchuan paused mid-step.

Same gender?

Recalling the scene from yesterday, Yan Jingchuan frowned slightly.

Was it Chen Shu?

Besides, he’s so outstanding. I’m always standing behind him, but I can’t even grasp his shadow.

In his eyes, I’m probably just an insignificant passerby. What right do I have to ask for more…

Hearing this, Yan Jingchuan’s frown deepened.

Chi Yu likes Chen Shu?

Chen Shu stepped out of the bathroom and noticed his backpack was empty. He glanced toward the hospital room and spotted the small figure crouched beside the sickbed.

He pulled the door open, walked in, and lifted it up to face him.

Wangcai, why didn’t you listen?

Chen Wangcai offered no resistance, simply staring back at him with deep, dark eyes.

Chen Shu raised an eyebrow. What’s with that look?

Only then did Yan Jingchuan avert his gaze.

Unhappy? Chen Shu cradled him in the crook of his arm. When he remained motionless, Chen Shu returned to the backpack and held the milk bottle to his mouth.

Yan Jingchuan glanced at him, then settled in his arms without further movement.

No appetite? Chen Shu gently rubbed the top of his head with his thumb. I’ll take you back soon.

Just then, Chi Yu emerged from behind the glass door.

Seeing no signs of Yan Jingchuan waking, his face fell, the earlier eagerness gone.

Chen Shu, shall we go?

Mm. Chen Shu didn’t put Wangcai back in the backpack, carrying him all the way back to the island.

On their way to the dorm, they happened to run into F Class’s homeroom teacher, Ji Xinyan.

Spotting Chi Yu, he approached specifically. Chi Yu, I heard you were sick?

Still dispirited, Chi Yu forced a smile. Teacher Ji, I’m fine. The doctor said it’s just exhaustion and staying up late—I just need to rest.

Concerned by his pallor, Ji Xinyan escorted him back to the dorm.

Chen Shu then recalled that in the novel, Ji Xinyan and Chi Yu had shared a budding, unspoken affection that was later cut short by the male lead. He deliberately hung back a few steps, giving them space to talk alone.

Chi Yu’s heart belonged to someone in a vegetative state, while he was forced to endure feelings for a lunatic. If there was a chance to change the plot, it’d be better for him to meet a few normal people first.

Yan Jingchuan, lying in Chen Shu’s arms, observed this and turned to look at Chen Shu.

Did Chen Shu still not know?

Awake? Noticing movement in his arms, Chen Shu looked down at him. Back in the room, he handed him the milk bottle again.

Yan Jingchuan took the nipple in his mouth and settled on the bed.

Assuming Wangcai just disliked the hospital, Chen Shu paid no further mind once he saw his appetite return in familiar surroundings.

Until three days later.

Chen Shu was rehearsing in the practice room, preparing for the first run-through that afternoon, when he heard Jiang Xing gasp in surprise.

Wangcai, who had been sleeping in the rest area, had woken up at some point. He wandered intermittently, cutting straight through the formation.

Jiang Xing nearly stepped on him by accident.

Wangcai lifted his head, sniffed the air, then turned and moved to the side, sniffing each person one by one before finally stopping at Chen Shu’s feet. He raised a paw and hooked it onto Chen Shu’s pant leg.

Woof!

Hospital.

Patient room.

When Yan Jingchuan opened his eyes, Zhang Shi was in the outer area of the room.

Hearing the noise, Zhang Shi turned and hurried over. President Yan!

Yan Jingchuan stopped him from pressing the call button and gestured for him to report recent developments.

Zhang Shi quickly summarized the company’s latest updates, concluding with, President Yan, your condition—

We’ll discuss that later. Yan Jingchuan cut him off. I have a task for you.

Zhang Shi straightened up. Please instruct me!

President Yan’s waking periods were always brief, so any task assigned at such a time must be critical.

Yan Jingchuan said, Chen Shu has a dog. Whatever it takes, buy it for me.

… Zhang Shi froze for a second before realizing Yan Jingchuan really just wanted him to buy a dog. Ah, yes, President Yan. I’ll handle it right away!

Remember, at any cost. Yan Jingchuan looked at him, his tone calm yet consistently domineering. Even if he demands you repay his debts, you must agree.

Repay his debts?

Zhang Shi had also reviewed Chen Shu’s file.

Chen Shu himself had no debts, so it must be the Chen family’s debts?

He couldn’t help but gape. You mean, tens of millions, to buy that dog?

Yan Jingchuan said, As long as Chen Shu agrees.

This excuse would perfectly conclude this farce.

Hearing these words, Zhang Shi’s mind was in turmoil.

Are the standards for being a sugar baby this extravagant now?

Even to make someone happy, isn’t this price far too high?!