Shi Jin was very worried.

"If only the situation on the road could ferment a little slower, and give Lian Jun more time to heal," he sighed heavily, his whole body wilting.

If the conflict really did ferment as Lian Jun predicted, in half a year's time, then Lian Jun would definitely choose to treat himself early, striving to face the big conflict with a healthy body. But what kind of side effects would the detoxification treatment bring, and how long would it take to completely cure?

These were all unknowns. If it dragged on for a few more months, wouldn't they still collide with the conflict? Moreover, after the detoxification, it is certain that Lian Jun's body will need a meticulous consolidation and recuperation, and maybe even reconstruction. If Lian Jun undergoes treatment in advance, the part of consolidating his body will definitely overlap with the time of the conflict outbreak, and it will definitely be delayed.

Detoxification treatment is a matter of Lian Jun's lifelong health. If any part of it is not done properly, it is possible to leave hidden dangers to his body.

"Is there any way to persuade Lian Jun to wait until everything is over before starting proper treatment? By then, his body will definitely have been well adjusted, and the treatment will be more secure." He asked Xiao Si while thinking, his eyebrows knotted tightly.

Xiao Si was at a loss and replied, "But Jin Jin, Uncle Long said that the longer the toxins stay in the body, the harder it is to completely remove them. And once treatment begins, the body may suffer even more backlash. The fight against Annihilation and other organizations could become a long-term battle. The poison in our Baby's body has already been there for many years. If we continue to wait..."

Therefore, treatment cannot be delayed indefinitely, as it is still not good for the body.

Jin Jin suddenly remembered how Lian Jun's body had become stronger and more solid after he started exercising. He recalled the condition of Lian Jun's body when he first met him, how he would suffer after eating a few more bites of food.

Frustrated, Jin Jin rubbed his hair and lay down on the sofa. "Too fast is risky, too slow is dangerous. What should we do? We can only follow a conservative treatment pace and move forward slowly but surely, right?"

"Jin Jin, why don't you go ask your sweetheart?" Xiao Si suggested in a soft voice, trying to comfort him. "Even if it's for you, your sweetheart will definitely try to adjust their body towards a better direction. Have a good talk with them, and they should be able to find a balance between treatment and conflict."

Upon hearing this, Jin Jin remembered the conversation he had with Lian Jun last time. Lian Jun promised to live well and accompany him. With determination in his heart, he quickly sat up and said, "You're right. There's no point in me overthinking here. I'll go ask him."

......

In his study, Lian Jun was video chatting with Number Two, who was still pretending to be a patient in the hospital. When he saw Shi Jin come in, he quickly ended the call and turned to face him. Shi Jin's hair was a mess, and Lian Jun couldn't help but ask, "What happened to your hair?"

"I did it myself," Shi Jin replied honestly. He then sat down across from Lian Jun with a serious expression and said, "I have a question for you, and you must answer honestly. Don't lie to me."

Lian Jun's heart skipped a beat at the words, and for a moment he thought his date plan had been exposed. He quickly covered the tablet he had been using to talk to Number Two and carefully observed Shi Jin's expression before answering, "Okay, ask away."

When Shi Jin saw that he was cooperating, he felt a little relieved. He looked into his eyes and asked, "Uncle Long said he has two treatment plans, one conservative and one quick. I thought about it and I'm sure you would choose the quick one, but..."

He quickly explained his dilemma, completely unaware that as he spoke, Lian Jun's grip on the tablet loosened and his body gradually relaxed. "So which treatment plan are you planning to choose?" Shi Jin ended with a question, staring straight at him with an expression that said, 'If you lie or choose wrong, I'll rebel immediately.'

Lian Jun met his gaze and replied in a gentle voice, "I'll choose the conservative one."

"I knew you would choose the quick option... Wait, what did you say you chose?" Shi Jin was muttering to himself when he realized that the answer was not what he had expected. He furrowed his brow and looked at him a bit foolishly.

Lian Jun was amused by his expression, so he slid his wheelchair out and held his hand, giving it a squeeze. "I said I chose the conservative option. I want to take good care of myself and be in the best possible condition to accompany you. When it comes to treatment, I will listen to Uncle Long. Don't worry, I won't joke around with my own body. It belongs not only to me but also to you now. As for the conflict between treatment and time, I will discuss it with Uncle Long again. You don't have to worry."

Was he really this considerate? Shi Jin was stunned and rubbed his ears in disbelief. In the past, Lian Jun was the most uncooperative with treatment, and he and Uncle Long knew it best. So how could the person who used to need to be forced to take medicine and eat nutritious meals suddenly say that he would listen to Uncle Long's treatment plan?

It felt like a mischievous child had finally grown up and learned to understand adults. It was heartwarming.

"Baby..." Shi Jin reached out to hug Lian Jun, as if he were hugging his own son.

"This weekend, come out with me." Lian Jun quickly grabbed his arm, avoiding this inappropriate embrace.

Huh? Go out? Shi Jin stopped and asked in confusion, "Is there something going on?"

"Aunt Lu helped me a lot this time. I want to treat her to a meal and formally introduce you to her," Lian Jun explained.

It turned out that they needed to thank Aunt Lu. Shi Jin nodded in understanding, but then frowned as he thought about the current situation with Annihilation and the Tarantula.

"Is it appropriate for us to have a meal with Aunt Lu now? People in the underworld are probably watching us closely. Wouldn't it be dangerous to meet?"

Lian Jun replied, "No, Aunt Lu will disguise herself, and we need to hide our tracks. If we're careful, there shouldn't be any problems. Besides, B City is different from other cities. criminal organisations dare not use force here at will, and it's not difficult to avoid their investigations."

Shi Jin felt relieved upon hearing this and said, "Okay, I'll go with you."

......

In the blink of an eye, it was the weekend. Shi Jin woke up early and was pleasantly surprised to see that Lian Jun's progress bar had dropped by another point, now at 497!

"After only three or four days, the progress bar had dropped a bit again, much faster than before. Does this prove that Lian Jun's physical qualities have reached the average line and are steadily improving?" Shi Jin stared at the progress bar with anticipation, so happy he wanted to jump on the bed.

Xiao Si also looked like it wanted to howl with joy, agreeing, "Definitely, definitely! Baby's body will only get better and better!"

Both lost in their own happiness, they didn't notice that Lian Jun was still in the room, not getting up early like usual to go to the study.

"What are you so happy about?" He turned from the direction of the wardrobe, pushing two suitcases they often used.

Shi Jin's smile froze for a moment, looking at him stupidly and asking, "Why are you still here? Also, why are you carrying suitcases?"

"Our plans have changed. Aunt Lu wants us to go to a vacation resort in the suburbs managed by Tarantula. It's safer there. We need to avoid overlapping with Aunt Lu's schedule, so we'll stay there for a night and wait for her to arrive," explained Lian Jun as he put down his luggage and sat on the bed.

He pinched his face and asked, "You haven't answered me yet. What were you giggling about earlier? Did you dream of finding money?"

Shi Jin's heart skipped a beat, but he quickly fired back with a straight face, "What's so special about money? I dreamt of finding a treasure, a big one." He then gave Lian Jun a suggestive look.

Xiao Si snickered mischievously.

Shi Jin was both embarrassed and angry. He quickly locked it up in a small dark room, then just as quickly let it out. Ignoring its pitiful cries, he jumped out of bed, pulled back the covers, and said, "I'll do it. I can pack faster. You go eat breakfast. The most important thing for your health is to eat regularly."

Lian Jun looked at his energetic appearance, smiled slightly, and patted his back before obediently handing over the task of packing.

......

The two of them exercised as usual in the morning, rested for a while, and then had lunch together before setting off for the vacation resort.

Shi Jin was very persistent about keeping a strict schedule for Lian Jun. He even insisted on bringing a spacious extended car for them to ride in, allowing Lian Jun to take a nap during the journey. After over two hours of driving, they arrived at a vacation resort located halfway up a mountain in the suburbs, and parked the car at the entrance.

"Young Master Jun!" Number Two, who hadn't been seen in a while, came out to greet them from inside the resort.

Upon seeing him, Shi Jin was first delighted, then puzzled as he asked, "Why is Number Two here too?"

"He complained about being too bored in the hospital, so I had him come over to help us tidy up the living quarters first," Lian Jun replied.

Shi Jin nodded in understanding, then playfully stuck his head out of the car window and shouted to Number Two, "Hey, Little Two, are the hospital meals delicious?"

Upon hearing this, Number Two rolled his eyes and laughed, "You heartless bastard! Don't you see who's responsible for making me eat this 'nutritious' meal?"

Shi Jin was determined to stick to his plan and pretended not to hear Number Two's complaint. He got out of the car, took a deep breath of the fresh mountain air, stretched his arms wide and exclaimed happily, "It's so much cooler up here! The temperature is lower than down the mountain, and we don't have to stay cooped up in an air-conditioned room all day."

Seeing how pleased Shi Jin was, Lian Jun felt satisfied and suggested, "Let's take a walk outside later. But for now, let's go inside."

......

They walked towards the vacation resort on foot. The resort seemed to have been cleared in advance, with only some staff members shuttling back and forth along the way, and no other guests in sight. The greenery in the resort was very good, and the buildings were all in ancient style, looking very elegant.

Shi Jin had lived two lifetimes, but it was his first time coming to such a vacation resort. He found everything interesting and couldn't help but exclaim, "The environment is really good, comfortable!"

"I really doubt how you got such a high score in the Chinese language exam, with such a poor vocabulary," Number Two teased, pretending to be disdainful.

Shi Jin glared at him and said, "Then you tell me, how should I express my admiration for this place?"

Number Two frowned and thought for a moment before saying in a clear and round voice, "It's beautiful, really beautiful!"

Isn't that the same thing?! Shi Jin couldn't help but laugh out loud mercilessly. After wandering around for about ten minutes, the group passed through a long corridor over the lake and arrived at the residence arranged by Lian Jun.

It was a two-story small building, situated by the lake and backed by a garden, with a tranquil environment. As they entered the courtyard of the small building, Shi Jin pushed Lian Jun inside and curiously looked around at the architecture before turning around and running back to the lake, tilting his head to look inside.

Lian Jun slid out and stopped beside him, asking, "What are you looking at?"

"I'm looking at the fish inside. The designer of this estate is really interesting. They don't feed ornamental koi in the lake, but practical edible fish. It's quite creative," Shi Jin replied.

"Here, they emphasize returning to nature, so there aren't many fancy things," said Lian Jun, who seemed to know this place well. He asked, "Do you want to go fishing? The fish here are all catchable, and occasionally wild ducks come to play here."

"Wild ducks too?" Shi Jin's eyes lit up more and more as he felt that Lu Shan had really picked a great spot. He rubbed his hands together and said, "The fish here are so fat. Just wait, I'll catch a big one and make fish soup for you."

Lian Jun smiled and replied, "I'll have the staff bring over some fishing gear."

Number One and Number Two leaned against the wooden fence in front of the small building, watching the two of them standing and sitting by the lake, looking at the fish. The expressions on their faces relaxed.

"Young Master Jun really knows how to pick a good spot. I thought Shi Jin might not like it here, but I was wrong," Number Two shook his head and turned to Number One, asking, "When will Number Three and the others arrive?"

"They should be at the foot of the mountain by now, they're staying on the other side," Number One replied. Seeing Lian Jun turn around to look, he stood up and said, "I'll go watch over Young Master Jun and Shi Jin. You rest for a while, you've worked hard setting this up."

Number Two waved his hand nonchalantly, saying, "What hard work? Let's just all have fun. We'll have more energy to do real work if we enjoy ourselves."

......

Fishing, teasing wild ducks, picking lotus leaves, and pretending to row a boat on the lake, Shi Jin was having a blast. He even found some dog tail grass and leaves to teach Lian Jun how to fold grasshoppers.

"Putting this in here... Tada, a fresh grasshopper is done!" Shi Jin turned his hand, admiring the cute green grasshopper, and glanced at Lian Jun's in his hand. He struggled to hold back his laughter, handed his grasshopper to him, and said, "Here, I'll give you mine, and you give me yours. It's even now."

Lian Jun looked at him and exchanged their works. He carefully admired it and asked, "How did you learn to make this?"

"Of course, I learned it from other kids in the village when I was young," Shi Jin almost slipped up, but quickly made up an excuse and glanced at the fish in the bucket beside them, changing the subject, "Let's go catch some fish. It's getting late, and it's almost time for dinner."

Lian Jun also took a glance at the fish in the bucket, nodded, and didn't continue to delve into the topic.

Dinner was prepared according to the dietary restrictions given by Uncle Long. Shi Jin personally made the carp and tofu soup, using mild ingredients, so it was placed in front of Lian Jun.

"Try my cooking." Shi Jin picked up a soup bowl, scooped a few spoonfuls of milky white fish soup into it, then picked out the tenderest pieces of meat from under the fish gills. He also added two pieces of tender tofu and handed it to Lian Jun, saying, "Fish soup must be drunk hot, or it will turn fishy when it's cold."

Lian Jun received the bowl under Shi Jin's expectant gaze, took a sip of the soup, then ate a piece of fish and a piece of tofu.

"How is it? How is it?" Shi Jin couldn't help but lean over and ask. Lian Jun glanced at him and quickly picked up a piece of fish and stuffed it into his mouth, saying, "It's very good, the soup is very fresh."

The fish was tender and melted in his mouth, instantly stimulating his taste buds. He swallowed the fish with satisfaction and happily said, "It's really good, the fish here is well-raised."

"Do you like it here?" Lian Jun asked.

Shi Jin nodded honestly while serving him rice, "I like it. The environment here is very suitable for you to recuperate. Why don't you talk to Aunt Lu and come back to stay here when we have time?"

Lian Jun felt both touched and helpless. No matter how you put it, Shi Jin was always considering him and never thought about himself. Shi Jin thought that he had agreed to his words and happily rubbed his hand, urging him to drink more soup. He also poured himself a bowl of soup and drank it.

After finishing their meal, the two took a walk around the villa and didn't return to the small building until it was completely dark outside. They went to the outdoor hot spring behind the building.

"The water in the pool is spring water from the mountain. It's warm in winter and cool in summer. There's a temperature control device at the bottom of the pool, so we can soak for a while." Lian Jun explained, turning to ask Shi Jin, "Do you want some wine? It's fruit wine, with a relatively low alcohol content."

Although the beauty invited him warmly, Shi Jin firmly resisted the temptation and refused, "I don't drink. You shouldn't drink either!"

Lian Jun smiled and said, "I won't drink, but you can. Just don't drink too much, or you'll have a headache tomorrow morning." Upon hearing this, Shi Jin finally relaxed and immediately overturned his previous words, allowing Lian Jun to get a small bottle of wine.

The bath was outdoors, with intentionally dim lighting that created a slightly ambiguous atmosphere. Shi Jin leaned against the pool wall, watching Lian Jun pour wine across from him. Without even drinking, he felt a little drunk.

How could there be such a good-looking person in this world... He lifted his arm to prop up his face, half-closing his eyes to admire.

"What are you staring at?" Lian Jun approached him without him noticing, poking his face and handing him the wine glass, saying, "Here, the plum wine I wanted, see if you like it."

The wine glass was a jade-colored porcelain cup, not very big, held delicately between Lian Jun's fingertips, exuding a fragile and pure beauty. Shi Jin didn't take the wine glass, but instead lowered his head to taste a sip from Lian Jun's hand, savoring it carefully and saying, "It feels like I'm drinking juice."

As expected this person really couldn't say any beautiful words.

But then, Lian Jun smiled and leaned in to kiss him. He whispered, "Let me try."

The water rippled and the moonlight shone down as Shi Jin was enveloped in Lian Jun's breath and the scent of plum wine. He felt as if he were in a dream, watching Lian Jun's focused expression as he kissed him. His heart skipped a beat and, feeling overwhelmed, he whispered, "Lian Jun, I love you."

Suddenly, Lian Jun's eyes opened wide and he looked directly at Shi Jin. He threw his wine glass aside and pressed him against the wall, deepening the kiss.

A loud "thud" echoed as the glass fell into the water.

Shi Jin closed his eyes and pushed aside his racing thoughts, focusing on the moment as he embraced Lian Jun. The moonlight was truly beautiful tonight.

......

That night, the two of them almost went all the way. It was the first time Shi Jin realized that Lian Jun had a dominant and passionate side in bed. Despite being a healthy person, he couldn't resist Lian Jun's movements.

Shi Jin was ready to throw caution to the wind and take matters into his own hands, but at the critical moment, Lian Jun stopped and held him in his arms, gently stroking his back and kissing his cheek. He said, "No, we're not doing this tonight. I didn't prepare anything, and you could get hurt."

Shi Jin's mind was clouded with desire, and he frowned, saying, "If it weren't for your health, I would have pushed you and done it. I'm fine."

Lian Jun chuckled and bit his earlobe, whispering, "Don't forget you have to report to the police academy in a few days. The doctor will check this area during the physical examination." He then patted his butt.

Shi Jin's body stiffened as he remembered his previous police academy physical examination. He regained some of his senses and angrily bit Lian Jun, saying, "You provoked me, I'll teach you a lesson!"

Who was really provoking whom?

Lian Jun sighed helplessly and calmed him down with a kiss, then reached for his thigh.

......

Although they slept late that night, the two still woke up at their usual time the next day.

Shi Jin was very rational, so much so that he was stubborn: "I can't skip my workout. I'll call Uncle Long and see what your workout plan is for today."

Lian Jun quickly reached out to grab him and said, "I asked beforehand. This villa is built on a mountain, and Uncle Long said that climbing the mountain can replace my morning exercise."

"Climbing the mountain?" Shi Jin was momentarily stunned, but he had no doubt about Lian Jun's words. He thought about the height of the mountain and said, "Okay, let's climb the mountain after breakfast."

After breakfast, Lian Jun changed into lightweight sportswear and, for the first time, left his wheelchair behind. Together with Shi Jin, they walked out of the small building, followed the garden path behind the building, and left the resort villa through a side door, heading towards the mountain.

Shi Jin was extremely nervous and clung to Lian Jun like a mother hen, afraid that he would fall or experience pain in his legs while walking.

"It's okay, I'm used to walking like this, and I took medicine and wore protective gear in advance, so it won't hurt," reassured Lian Jun, looking relaxed and not like someone in pain. He took the initiative to hold Shi Jin's hand and led him up the mountain path, saying, "Let's walk a little slower, it'll help with digestion."

Shi Jin was a bit stunned, following him passively for two steps, looking at his hand being held and then at Lian Jun's legs walking naturally like a healthy person. Suddenly, his heartstrings trembled.

It seemed like the first time they were truly like an ordinary couple, walking hand in hand outside. Not in the gym, not in the room.

It was really beautiful. He watched as Lian Junchao walked naturally with his legs, and couldn't help but smile. His heart felt a little sour and swollen.

Lian Jun's way of walking was really beautiful. The images of those who struggled and stumbled while holding onto the railing suddenly faded away at this moment. Lian Jun should be like this now, healthy and free...

"Why aren't you talking?" Lian Jun suddenly stopped and turned to look at him.

Shi Jin looked at his face carefully, searching for any signs of pain or discomfort. After confirming that there were none, he suddenly exhaled lightly and turned to look at him, smiling as he held his hand and said, "I'm not not talking, I just suddenly realized...you've become more handsome."

Lian Jun noticed his change in mood, and his heart swelled with tenderness for him. He stepped forward and gently hugged him, kissing his forehead. They stood in silence for a moment before Lian Jun stepped back and pulled his hand, urging him to continue forward.

Everything was understood without words.

Shi Jin smiled and walked alongside him, feeling content. He could hope for a future where they could walk together like this, once everything had settled down.

"From here, we can see most of the scenery in B City. It's actually better to come at night... let's wait until next time. When I'm feeling better, we can come together and see the night view," Lian Jun suddenly spoke up.

Shi Jin was stunned, he turned his head to look at the handsome face that looked even more attractive at eye level. His heart swelled with a feeling of happiness as he nodded vigorously and said, "Okay, let's come back next time to see the night view and camp on the mountain to watch the sunrise!"

......

Down the mountain, Number Two leaned against the long corridor in the lake and looked up at the mountaintop. He asked Number One, "How long do you think Young Master Jun can hold on with the painkillers he barely eats?"

Number One held a few blades of grass in his hand and frowned as he folded a grasshopper. He replied, "I don't know, he should read the instructions or ask Uncle Long."

Number Two was annoyed by his response and looked at him with disdain. His gaze fell on the messy pile of grasshoppers in his hand and he sneered, "You're a man without a childhood."

"Do you have one?" Number One retorted. Number Two was choked by his words and snorted derisively. Looking around, he plucked a few blades of grass and clumsily folded them into a grasshopper, joining the others in his collection.

He searched around and gathered a handful of grass blades.

Together, they awkwardly folded a grasshopper into shape.