Anime Crossover: About How I Spoiled an Angel

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"So this time I will absolutely not let go."

Su Qing stared blankly into Zhen Zhou's eyes. The girl's eyes were so pure and beautiful that his breath caught in his throat for a moment.

The girl's voice later was so fervent and sincere, like tempered glass, and so resolute.

"Whether in health or sickness."

"Whether it's pain or happiness."

"Whether it's wrong or right."

"On this road called 'Future,' I only want to walk it with you."

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Chapter 388 You real-life types, explode!

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Not long after, Yui woke up.

The first thing he did after waking up was to check if Su Qing had woken up.

Even though the doctor had told her and Mahiru beforehand that the chances of Su Qing waking up in a short time were very small, Yui still believed from the bottom of her heart that Su Qing would not keep them waiting for too long.

Even with such expectations,

When the boy, whom she hadn't seen for many years, smiled at her again with those warm, moonlit eyes.

The girl's strength crumbled in an instant.

They didn't pounce on him, nor did they say a word.

Yui just stood there, frozen, like a fragile porcelain vase suddenly struck by grief.

Hot tears welled up without warning, rolling down her cheeks like broken pearls.

She began to repeatedly wipe the corners of her eyes with the back of her hand, her knuckles turning slightly white from the force, but she couldn't dry the flowing moisture no matter what she did.

His voice was broken and fragmented by sobs, so he could only murmur the same sentence over and over again:

"That's great...it's so good that you're awake...it's really...so good..."

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For the next two days, Su Qing remained in the hospital due to his weakened state, and Zhen Zhou stayed by his side instead of going back.

Yui couldn't stay in the hospital, nor did she have a reason to, but she still visited Su Qing rain or shine, always bringing fruit and flowers with her.

There weren't many fruits, but the variety was plentiful—although Yui always ended up eating the most while they were chatting.

As for the flowers, they weren't the whole bunch of carnations that vendors near the hospital usually sell.

The girl would only give him a few flowers each time.

Perhaps it's three pink roses glistening with morning dew, or two pale purple lisianthus buds about to bloom, or even just a solitary yet stubbornly defiant white daisy.

Su Qing had said there was no need to send it, but Yui was surprisingly stubborn about it.

With her hands on her hips and her delicate chin raised, she looked as if she knew exactly what was going on, and said confidently:

"Sending flowers will make you leave the hospital faster. Don't think I don't know you're trying to hide in the hospital and skip class. I've been using this trick since elementary school!"

She changed the subject abruptly, her lips curving upwards, her voice clear and crisp like jade beads falling onto a plate.

"Besides, it's my business whether I give it to you or not."

It was as if everything was a prelude to that last sentence. When she said it, Yui had a bright smile on her face, and her tone was so cheerful that it was relaxing.

Of course, Mahiru also asked about the origin of the flower out of curiosity.

According to Yui's hesitant explanation, a relative of hers who owns a garden came to visit a few days ago and brought several bouquets of flowers. She only casually took a few flowers and gave them to Su Qing as a token gesture.

"Don't overthink it, you hear me?" Yui blinked rapidly, avoiding Su Qing and Mahiru's gaze.

"Look at me, I don't have that much money to buy a whole bouquet of flowers either. It's winter now, flowers are expensive!"

She pursed her lips, her voice trembling slightly as if from nervousness.

"And... don't be offended that I only gave you a few flowers, they were still carefully selected by me..."

As Su Qing listened to her explanation, her fingertips gently brushed across the slightly rough flower stem, and then fell on the delicate petals like morning dew.

The boy's gaze lingered gently on those few flowers, like water.

She raised her head, gazed at the other person, and her brows were full of a warm, gentle smile.

"I won't mind. I like it very much."

After a pause, Su Qing said very seriously, "I will cherish it for a lifetime."

Perhaps those few bouquets of flowers weren't so precious that they were enough for someone who valued promises so highly to say such a thing.

Yui suddenly felt embarrassed, and a blush rose on her slightly chubby, fair face. Then, her eyes sparkled, and her voice softened instantly, almost melting into the air.

"No, no, it's not that exaggerated..."

The midday sun shone brightly, pouring down without reservation and warming the entire ward.

Together they illuminated the pure, blossoming smile on the girl's lips.

Su Qing and Mahiru couldn't help but smile at each other when they saw Yui's shy expression.

The lovely girl in front of him probably didn't understand what Su Qing meant by "a flower that he would cherish for a lifetime".

On the bedside table.

Sunlight focused on those few "not-so-valuable" flowers, illuminating the delicate veins of their petals clearly and transparently.

……

On the third day, Su Qing left the hospital under the questioning gaze of her attending physician, whose head was balding.

The moment Su Qing stepped out of the hospital, the sunlight was extremely dazzling. She thought of the time when Yui was hospitalized, and the sunlight was just as bright then.

"It's so great that you were able to be discharged from the hospital in such a short time. I was prepared to take good care of you for a week or two."

Mahiru couldn't help but smile, her eyebrows curving upwards.

Su Qing wasn't exactly tired from taking care of him these past few days. On the contrary, seeing him improve at an incredible pace every hour made Mahiru's mood brighten with each passing moment.

It has a strong sense of familiarity with simulation games.

"Thank you for your hard work these past few days, staying by my side the whole time. When we get back, if there's anything you'd like to eat or anything you need me to do, just let me know."

"Also, how much are the hospitalization fees?"

Su Qing thought for a moment and then asked.

Mahiru knows she makes a lot of money drawing comics, but she never asks about it. Unless she buys a gift for him, he won't accept his money.

Besides, how can a man spend a girl's money?

"It's not hard work, I'm just a little worried."

Perhaps I misheard, but Mahiru seemed to emphasize the word "a little".

At first, she looked at Su Qing with a resentful gaze, but in the blink of an eye, it instantly filled with a cunning look.

"You don't need to worry about the hospital fees or anything like that, since I'm spending your money anyway."

Huh... what does that mean?

Unable to react, Su Qing stood frozen in place under Mahiru's stern interrogation.

It wasn't until Mahiru squinted and took out a text message notification on her phone that the money had been deposited that she realized what had happened.

"I've already called and asked. When you signed the animation adaptation contract, you used my bank account number, right?"

"These companies have no regard for privacy. They'll tell you anything you ask..." Su Qing pretended not to hear and complained to herself.

"Am I someone else?" Mahiru seemed to hear those two words, and her eyes sharpened even more.

If you don't explain this clearly, you're in big trouble!

Su Qing deduced this meaning from it.

"It's precisely because it's not someone else that I wrote about you. Is there a problem?" Su Qing said without hesitation, a smile playing on her lips.

"No problem, no problem..." Mahiru sighed somewhat discouragedly.

He had originally intended to "question and reprimand" her, but Su Qing smoothed things over with just a few words, and he seemed to have no reason to question her anymore.

Cunning man!

The girl thought about it and decided to let it go. Anyway, Su Qing was back, so everything was fine.

Anyway, there's plenty of time in the future to settle accounts.

As she was thinking this, a very familiar large hand suddenly landed on her head again.

She glanced to the side and saw that the boy was looking at her intently.

"I apologize for doing so many things on my own initiative. I won't do it again in the future," Su Qing said solemnly.

"Is an apology really that simple?" Mahiru asked.

"Of course not. To exaggerate a bit, I can fulfill all your needs, just like Aladdin's lamp," Su Qing joked.

"Hmph, you sound amazing!" Mahiru smiled, her voice sweet and innocent. "So, do I have to keep an eye on you to prevent someone else from taking my Aladdin's lamp?"

"So it's just like that. Aladdin's lamp is something anyone can pick up, rub three times, and use, but I'm different."

"Ok."

She said nothing more, opened her arms, and hugged Su Qing tightly. The embrace lasted a long time, as if trying to make up for the warmth lost during their separation.

After a long while, she finally looked up, resting her chin on his chest. Her caramel-colored eyes shone with a smile brighter than the sunlight, clearly reflecting his image.

“Then…my Aladdin’s Lamp.”

"Please hug me more, pat my head more, and look at me more."

"And...love me more."

Su Qing remained silent for a long time, during which he simply hugged the girl tightly, and the girl also tried her best to respond to that warmth.

Time is thick and long, a moment feels like eternity.

"I'm sorry I couldn't make you the only one, but you will always be the most special and irreplaceable person in my heart."

"Shh." Mahiru held up a finger to signal silence, then lowered her head and hugged Su Qing even tighter.

"Didn't we already agree on this when we were at the hospital?"

"Go do what you want to do, even if it's wrong. At worst, I'll share the consequences of that mistake with you."

The girl's smile was pure. "And don't worry about where you'll be staying next time. I've got your lease renewed by the landlord. Aren't you grateful, sir?"

"I'm so grateful I don't even know what to say," Su Qing said, somewhat surprised, her eyes filled with emotion.

"Hmph, if you want to thank me, then take care of your enrollment matters and come back quickly to accompany me and Yui to class."

She reached out her finger and poked his chest lightly, with a hint of coquettish complaint.

"I've always been looking forward to being in the same class as you in our junior year when we're reassigned, you idiot."

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The next afternoon.

Inside the office of Zongwu High School, a handsome male teacher stumbled into the desks of other teachers amidst the shoving and pushing of his colleagues.

"Ishida-sensei, is there something you need?"

Hiratsuka Shizuka tidied up the documents on her desk. She didn't have much work to do today, and someone had an appointment with her, so she was getting ready to leave.

“Uh, it’s just… it’s just…” The man named Ishida stammered, unable to utter a complete sentence.

The colleagues watching the commotion behind them whispered among themselves. These teachers had been dealing with students for many years and generally had a youthful mindset. Besides, it's human nature to join in the fun.

Their voices were neither too loud nor too soft, just loud enough for Ishida to hear:

"Go, Ishida! If you're a man, go for it!"

"Don't be a coward! Show some manly spirit!"