Blazing Armor

Ren Yi rushed into the hospital room in a panic, only to see Gong Yingxian sitting on the bed with his upper body bare, while the doctor was examining him.YYHyWTFCrUyaHvLKAtNmLxoGrIuogL

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Beside them, Sheng Bo stood quietly, secretly wiping away tears.xQTyzMYJsiSInZJSJFALWlpyYZpFJg

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Gong Yingxian was extremely averse to physical contact, especially when he was not wearing clothes. Even the slightest touch from medical staff would provoke a clear display of resistance. But now, he simply sat there in silence, even in a daze, allowing others to handle him.kxFUwWyktTlyFKNEkwcMxdRDMiixAi

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Ren Yi unconsciously slowed his steps. Despite the loud sound of the door opening, Gong Yingxian seemed not to have heard it at all, not even turning his face.fIsQWUHfPlDAFElcQCOCzLIyZVhjSL

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Qu Yangbo also sensed something was off. He glanced at Ren Yi, only to find that Ren Yi’s eyes were already fixed on Gong Yingxian.mggfWwXumzepjLPMpkzFtnuDYMUNaJ

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Ren Yi walked over and called softly, “Yingxian?”oMGaJcvhrATpunxUgHUKzqbSGOwrKP

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Gong Yingxian showed no reaction.WkHwwHyLQJGwaCsvBNdYqXXNsqzjGl

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No, it wasn’t that he had no reaction. If one looked closely, they could see the corners of his mouth twitching slightly, his eyelashes trembling with unease, and the two hands hanging by his side were trembling with an extremely small amplitude.HjEDxLMZOwCgQwmNDBZcJwjqwjLnEZ

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He was clearly uncomfortable, yet he remained completely still.ltxaicVodzOCeAXmwaFylQgZHmhwNm

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Ren Yi finally realized that something was wrong with Gong Yingxian. If it were someone else, he might have asked if they were joking, but he knew Gong Yingxian never joked about such things.azZnWlcDtGtkXHFJWybwMFTWbrKVDp

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The doctor turned to Ren Yi and said gravely, “Captain Ren, we reviewed Dr. Gong’s past medical records, and the symptoms he is exhibiting now are identical to those he had when he was six years old. We have already notified his attending physician, Dr. Pompeii, who will take the earliest flight back home.”fcEOrOjvrMlhRCHUgLpxKRHLwDGqbP

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Ren Yi’s heart was in turmoil. “What? What do you mean? What symptoms?”tEkzvjstKNPCikYnHSInkVMPwJEmhb

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“I’m not a specialist, so Dr. Pompeii will need to explain the specifics to you. To put it in simpler terms, it’s similar to autism. However, his condition back then was triggered by severe emotional trauma, which was a psychological issue, not a pathological developmental disorder. Therefore, there is a possibility for alleviation and recovery. But once the triggering factors reappear, causing a stress response,” the doctor glanced at Gong Yingxian, “it can relapse.”YuSEYAocdXtGJDwKheEHYveRvBwebF

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Ren Yi looked at Gong Yingxian, whose gaze was hollow, like an unactivated robot, and his heart felt shattered. He stood there, at a loss, tugging at his hair, and slowly crouched down.KTnCeuyXgQvGdKZkxgNawwbGOFoLgX

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Qu Yangbo supported Ren Yi and urgently asked, “Doctor, how is his other bodily function? Can he recover?”PedCLZgKKLTZwHfExjBLIzatEjjrNz

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“The physical injuries can heal, but the psychological issues… We need to wait for Dr. Pompeii to arrive to jointly research a treatment plan. When he was six, these symptoms lasted for six months, and the subsequent rehabilitation took several years. This time, it’s hard to say; it could be short, or it could be… much longer.”oAProxSQNXjBLpKVjgKWAQzhwTvoJg

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With Qu Yangbo’s support, Ren Yi stood up, trembling. “Can he… not hear us talking?”TovQRldVidoduiSrGCKKEWfNLvpfRk

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“He can hear and sense your emotions. The symptoms of autism allow him to hear and perceive, but he struggles to process and express himself normally. It’s like we are in two different worlds; he may not understand most of what you say, and you may not comprehend what he tries to express.”knQUqnwlUsJFHhbgFmWrgtaockOInb

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Ren Yi said with difficulty, “So, we can’t communicate.”EQLFUKifBlKCFMIapnteRhaULDJYxi

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“Not completely, but the efficiency is very low,” the doctor comforted. “Captain Ren, you must believe in modern medicine and trust the doctors. Dr. Pompeii was able to bring him back to the normal world back then, and he can certainly do it again now. He is much stronger than he was at six.”crTHCHjLgCvTkhrvUSBOJEsCcJVjKZ

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Qu Yangbo nodded in agreement. “Yes, yes, his body needs to heal, and so does his mind. He will be fine; he still has you.”QYvAVINzeEJbrOKUDLPIXivFeQZnHU

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“He has no family left, so those who have an emotional bond with him must accompany him more and communicate more. Even if he doesn’t understand what you say, he knows when you are good to him.” The doctor, well-versed in human emotions, had long seen that Ren Yi and Gong Yingxian’s relationship was special.GnVrVGlNdJYNGEQuSKAECOdorMXJPC

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Ren Yi walked over and touched Gong Yingxian’s face, but received no response. He took a deep breath, picked up the hospital gown, and carefully dressed Gong Yingxian.BmLkWUZPyaesFSZSrgODxUoIBOVtWp

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Gong Yingxian was like a puppet, neither cooperating nor resisting. But his gaze finally shifted, landing on Ren Yi’s face.FjnGcHHPNLSBBfWSiQtTbCkNZMikOq

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Ren Yi forced a smile. “Yingxian, how are you feeling?”zTJgbMWjkHeLNMqBsqGbAIyFTBozCa

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Gong Yingxian stared at Ren Yi, silent.jmygIxRDWfdYSaHvntIHyHjJKGdmip

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Qu Yangbo exchanged glances with the doctor and Sheng Bo, and the three of them stepped out together, leaving the space for them.IcuGmUBigLiDnUGcqaWhGpleDnAclr

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Gong Yingxian sat on the edge of the bed, buttoning up his shirt one by one. Due to his trembling hands, even this simple action was incredibly difficult: “Is there anywhere uncomfortable? Are you hungry? Thirsty?”FJbdiHynYvVWyCettKGsCPZpNhbGSA

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“You love being clean, and you haven’t showered in three days. Isn’t that uncomfortable?”lKafLWNuIhQvCMNBgRYxISbzUlPgPe

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“This is the hospital you hate the most. Don’t you want to go home?”oarldHlFmsPBnqKYZVbSsaMdmzniEi

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Ren Yi babbled on about many things, but received not a single word in response. He finally broke down, hugging Gong Yingxian tightly, choking back tears. “Yingxian, please say something to me.”ksWrfpGcqJkXWzyJZJCcGWuIeeidgQ

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Gong Yingxian’s brows furrowed slightly.RnLgYcZsFbdlJRXXgVbEFFksWxgBRW

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Ren Yi pleaded, “Please say something to me, wake up, I really…”WYuDRzQkmGYeUVpSrLMuiVsKVQYnYQ

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Suddenly, Ren Yi felt a hand resting on his back. That hand was large and warm, having pulled him from danger countless times, bringing him intense comfort. It was a hand he never wanted to let go of.gYTIQBocprzRLGYhdWszrqxRKnpajv

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Yingxian, can you feel me? Are you comforting me? Even like this, you still care for me, still want to comfort me. Ren Yi held Gong Yingxian, crying freely.jRNsxJXYSbijmJZwHqZYybomssJeuU

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Such a person, someone willing to give everything for him, risking his life—what obstacle could they not overcome together? No matter how many barriers or hardships lay ahead, they could not be separated.HYjIXHZKVNNNmLOfJUweiHzyZPVJXj

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Everyone anxiously waited outside the hospital room while Dr. Pompeii and several doctors were consulting on Gong Yingxian’s case.GQJuAfPnpOYoJAAKXtCtmaCsnoorsw

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After a full two hours, the hospital room door finally opened, and Dr. Pompeii stepped out, nodding to them, looking somewhat fatigued. He had rushed back as soon as he received the news, heading straight to the hospital after getting off the plane, having not rested for over twenty hours.YFBPkqLEDbfQrTTJUOFUFvEnwUXgpc

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“Doctor, how is it?” Qiu Yan asked nervously.BsDaHXikTngZKqxaTnEBAmshDjFmgT

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Dr. Pompeii smiled bitterly. “It is indeed the same as the symptoms back then. I really didn’t expect him to dare to enter the fire; that was a dual torture for him, both psychologically and physically.”wBjEtDzGMivomcNLBkDTxbkOncYNzZ

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Qiu Yan cleared his throat.dGgydoqUHjmgBvZlIsHrSPHSwFSaHm

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Dr. Pompeii suddenly realized something and looked at Ren Yi with a hint of embarrassment.lXvYnuxkmFjOvKXCEGOKEvdETWuelk

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Ren Yi pressed his lips together, his face pale.qGNwtWTkFACIETjtEjOtyeXWmTOCJj

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“However, the good news is that it is not as severe as it was when he was six. One reason is that the triggering factors are different; although both are related to fire, the situations are not the same. The second reason is that he is now an adult, with much stronger communication and understanding abilities, as well as greater resistance. Back then, he was much more severe, terrified and resistant to people, wrapping himself up and unwilling to open up to anyone. But now, he does not resist people, nor is he actively trying to shut himself away; it is a self-protective mechanism that has automatically built a high wall for him. He wants to come out; I can see that desire in him, and he is also struggling with himself.”fNjFBViJHcKJxKkrEUcMixUcCXhXRq

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Qiu Yan said joyfully, “So can he recover?”BVlYIpVdGJhdUerhFMGYeoqcUkTZpS

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Dr. Pompeii nodded. “I have confidence; just give me some time, and give him some time.”gLSTIYlaGXddGmQkoGIygxPuCplGLw

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Ren Yi let out a long breath. “Thank you, Dr. Pompeii. This is the best news I’ve heard in these days. What can I do?”YucMKwkQzBtRYFgFtGaaeTSBeoAGFO

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“Accompany him, communicate with him, interact with him. This is the most helpful for his recovery; he will slowly respond to you. Once he responds to you, it won’t be far from recovery.”zNeoEkDwoDFhPrHFVGiICudmrOsSFj

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Ren Yi’s eyes lit up. “He responded to me on the first day he woke up.”QcZIspRUNyosgiAxnjDzUfMGJhgpMW

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“Really? What kind of response?”iRvMWkEWVIjOxwhQKrpmabxXyBnObP

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“That day, I was holding him and crying, and he placed his hand on my back, clearly comforting me.” Ren Yi felt a bit shy.wgoGtllghmZVUutSTqTVBtGRtpEDTm

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Dr. Pompeii smiled. “That’s great! Such a response took me half a year to achieve back then. Perhaps this time, the situation is only temporary; even he wants to break down the high wall. If we work together, we can definitely help him recover.”BYftuBzowVqMFggwdZNqwSLnvmVBCJ

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Ren Yi’s anxious heart finally settled. This was indeed a great fortune amidst misfortune. He was prepared for half a year, or even longer. No matter how much time it took or how much effort was required, he would wait for Gong Yingxian to recover.lEcmTBJrZnkmHhbeOenZifIgZreSnh

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“Can I go in to see him now?” Ren Yi asked.REFsJLGsSySkuwSzWGfZFVjrNPaxYS

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“Go ahead.”YloOPUXvLxGRwsGFpbCCUPXQzFIhnJ

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“Wait a minute.” Sheng Bo handed a thermos box to Ren Yi. “Captain Ren, it’s time for a meal. Please eat with the young master and help him eat a bit.”pcuClgVxBFFhnLUYNLXieEnKDNlrxL

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Ren Yi took the thermos box and said gently, “I will take good care of him.”tzWEYLKGnKVxccEpIbjqEpbxoljhbi

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Entering the hospital room, Gong Yingxian was half-reclining against the pillow, looking out the window, lost in thought.uyxrUUkOlHYpdzqxsfmCJBaOjJhQFP

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“Yingxian, it’s time to eat. You must be hungry.” Ren Yi placed the low table on the bed and arranged the food one by one. Even after he finished setting it up, Gong Yingxian remained in his previous position, unmoving.jioYVRXvahvOdxMFZlNPctTJlwIkUO

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Ren Yi lifted his body slightly, turning his face towards him. His eyes moved, quietly gazing at Ren Yi, his pupils like transparent gems.NvTIzYmtgiswHDybRpSbQVTYkgrrdP

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Ren Yi crouched down, smiling slightly. “What did you talk about with Dr. Pompeii just now?”ZVeJlEhnTJWLcfKTjXpLQNhhAWlBZh

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Gong Yingxian blinked, his expression dazed, looking utterly pitiful.NzhXcXksPeNoJMVHyUteDAnMKGKhHK

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Ren Yi couldn’t help but lean in closer, his lips gently brushing against Gong Yingxian’s, then staring at him, his eyes clearly rippling with small waves.KgwNCkZtijGtMYovXeBWiyGFtphkbC

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“Come on, let’s eat.”cZQChoTnZZhgdNguszkBGItnFvwRMw

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Ren Yi sat by the bed, rubbing his hands together. “These are all your favorites. Let’s start with a piece of bamboo shoot.” He picked up a tender piece of bamboo shoot and brought it to Gong Yingxian’s lips. “Ah…”EPiDOFwDdZXdzarShfXTAwEZUgGGDq

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Gong Yingxian hesitated for a moment, then opened his mouth and began to chew seriously.bZxHdIupfuxlZsSAibNdzBpagoFGdg

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“The doctor said you can be discharged next week. Many treatments can be done at home. You hate hospitals so much; you should be happy, right?” Ren Yi scooped a spoonful of soup and fed it to him.rBShbPHkLiSeheKDlaicrSbyBYlolk

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“Do you know? Zhang Wen turned himself in. Looking at his usual cowardly demeanor, he might not have been pretending. However, Purple Flame and Blue Flame are still on the run. Captain Qiu said that the Blue Flame providing funding might be the real mastermind behind it all.”cEwvNwtxZsxQPMerejWOhyqcxWzTBe

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“Captain Chen is also in this hospital.” Ren Yi mentioned Chen Xiaofei with a sigh. “He’s in the ICU and still hasn’t stabilized. I visit him every day. I really can’t believe he’s a bad person. No matter what, I hope he survives. He has always been good to me; he was my dad’s best brother.” Mentioning his father, Ren Yi’s gaze dimmed again.kiIKBXWaWSXWOSYjyrdUJkzfVpOnKI

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Suddenly, Gong Yingxian’s knee lifted, bumping against the low table, causing it to shake and spill the soup.JOvZSmVvDZFJJFrvTSfpbLxMPNXbzC

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Ren Yi quickly grabbed a tissue to wipe it up. “What happened? Do you want to get out of bed?”wjbUaqyZocvOkipdOcvltaPaRteEuV

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Gong Yingxian just stared at Ren Yi without blinking. His exquisitely perfect face, lacking vitality, took on a more ethereal and pure beauty. Being gazed at by such a pure and flawless expression, Ren Yi felt a tremendous shock to his heart.aEhGxakdPTLWsJgfWBhgFwnngcPWHT

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“Are you worried about me?” Ren Yi set down the bowl and chopsticks, grasping Gong Yingxian’s hand. “Do you… do you want to talk to me but can’t say it?” He felt that Gong Yingxian was trapped in a shell, unable to move freely.ABPvahVQCKvQznSxTceEBAqxQCutmH

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Gong Yingxian remained silent for a moment, then suddenly closed his fingers, gently grasping Ren Yi’s pinky.amiWldLmFXRzvPnguAAyRFQvPLNWFS

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Ren Yi was taken aback, and then his nose tinged with warmth. He lifted Gong Yingxian’s hand and pressed it against his face. “It’s okay, it’s okay. We’ll take it slow. I will always be with you.”EpwUSDBYhxGPcKCLlyJJRvSVKWVzBd

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