Chapter 106: Gentle Human x Fierce Wolf Beast 18

Third-floor bedroom.

Jian Tong, who had been dressed up as a deer beast again by Jin Sui, saw the second outsider since being captured three days ago. The middle-aged doctor conducted a thorough examination of the pale young man and then reported his findings.

“Mr. Jin, apart from insomnia, frequent dreams, and loss of appetite, the patient has no major illnesses. All indicators show that he is normal.”

Jian Tong looked listlessly at Jin Sui, who clearly didn’t believe the doctor’s diagnosis. “If he’s not sick, why does he look so sickly all the time?”

The doctor replied honestly, “Physical symptoms can sometimes stem from psychological issues. Perhaps this gentleman should see a psychiatrist.”

Every profession has its expertise; he could treat physical ailments, but not psychological ones.

“…” Jian Tong paused as he rubbed his head, feeling an impulse to throw a tantrum at the doctor.

What did he mean? Saying he had psychological issues!

He was actually being tormented by the resentment of the original host, not suffering from psychological problems.

But the way he was now, it really did look like a psychological issue, leaving him unable to defend himself.

He felt so wronged (╥╯﹏╰╥)

Jian Tong also looked at Jin Sui with a complicated expression. That day on the desolate mountain, he had heard Jian Tong’s confession, so he somewhat understood Jian Tong’s mental burden.

However, looking at the gentle yet resilient Jian Tong, he fell into silence again.

He really didn’t think Jian Tong was the type to be melancholic. When Jian Tong had beaten Xi Jing, there was no sign of any illness.

“You…” Jin Sui opened his mouth, “I’ll find another psychiatrist for you.”

Jian Tong: ???!!!

Under his shocked gaze, Jin Sui took away the middle-aged doctor and called in a younger-looking psychiatrist.

Jian Tong wished he could just fall asleep and not be treated like a child with psychological issues.

But Jin Sui couldn’t read the room and insisted on approaching Jian Tong when he was already in a bad mood.

“Don’t avoid medical treatment.”

“Dr. He is an expert in psychological disorders and will surely be able to help you.”

The young doctor named He stood by the bed, calmly looking at Jian Tong, who had ice in his eyes, and observed the person Li Xiao favored.

“Hello, I’m He Jie.”

He and Li Xiao were old acquaintances; they had graduated from the same university, but their paths had diverged.

Dr. He pursued a career in medicine, while Li Xiao was a true soldier and bandit.

That guy had been hard to deal with since their school days, and yet Jin Sui had to go and provoke him by snatching his beloved from Li Xiao.

Didn’t he know what kind of person Li Xiao was? That guy had already tracked down Jin Sui’s location, and if it weren’t for Jian Tong’s illness here, he would have stormed in by now. Although Li Xiao hadn’t come in person, he had arranged for He Jie to come instead.

It had to be said, that rough guy Li Xiao was being unusually cautious for the sake of his beloved.

He wanted to quietly rescue Jian Tong and then come back to settle the score with Jin Sui. It was quite considerate, really, not wanting Jian Tong to be scared or see any darkness.

Jian Tong glanced at him but remained silent.

He Jie stared at the gentle and elegant Jian Tong, his gaze suddenly stopping at the dark circles under Jian Tong’s eyes.

“How long has it been since you had a proper rest?”

Jian Tong paused, “About half a month.”

Ever since he accepted all the memories of the original host on the desolate mountain, he hadn’t been sleeping well. It hadn’t affected his life much at first, but recently it had become increasingly severe.

The headaches were also becoming more frequent, causing his body to waste away.

He Jie rubbed his fingertips, feeling a new sense of realization about what Li Xiao had asked of him.

It seemed this person really was ill.

He had originally thought it was just an excuse to contact the outside world, which was why he had taken over from the original psychiatrist to make this trip for Li Xiao.

“Mr. Jin, may I speak with the patient alone?”

Since he was here, he might as well make it a proper consultation. After all, Li Xiao had given him a generous fee, so it was only right to treat his beloved.

Jian Tong nodded with a heavy expression, “I’ll be waiting in the living room.”

He quickly left the room, leaving Jian Tong and He Jie alone.

He Jie straightened his expression, “You can tell me about your recent symptoms. If there’s anything troubling you, you can share that too.”

Jian Tong leaned against the headboard, his slender wrist peeking out from his sleeve as he rested it on the blanket, “Dr. He, I’ve been suffering from insomnia and headaches these past few days, and I often dream about the past. Many images keep appearing before my eyes.”

“The more I try not to think about them, the clearer they become, causing me excruciating headaches every day.”

He Jie pulled up a chair and sat down, facing Jian Tong on the bed, “Can you tell me about it? Your past and those images…”

Jian Tong frowned, “My past isn’t something that can be explained in a few sentences.”

He Jie propped his chin on his hand, “It’s okay, today I’m here just for you.”

Jian Tong was slightly taken aback, “…”

He rubbed his temples and said, “My past was just an ordinary life—going to school, growing up—until I started learning dance when I was 16.”

“My life became fulfilling and beautiful. Perhaps because I chose the stage I loved, I felt like my life had a new purpose.”

He Jie raised an eyebrow; Li Xiao’s beloved was actually a dancer, though he didn’t seem to recall seeing such a dancer in the dance community.

Jian Tong continued, “I got into my ideal university and was stepping towards a bright future, but then I lost my parents.”

The bloody faces appeared again, causing his voice to grow weaker.

“That car accident took away the two people I loved most and plunged me into a low point.” He pinched his temples and took shallow breaths, “Later, I suddenly forgot the details of the accident scene, but my sense of direction became increasingly poor.”

“Until half a month ago, when I remembered that forgotten past…”

“And that’s how I ended up like this.”

Jian Tong recounted his past in the simplest way, his expression still heavy with sorrow. However, He Jie’s brows furrowed slightly.

“Have you considered that your inability to accept the sudden loss of your parents might have led to your psychological issues?”

Jian Tong sighed softly, “That incident happened six years ago. I’m not still dwelling on the past.”

It was so many years ago; time had already diluted the sadness in his heart.

Moreover, he wasn’t the type to dwell on the past. His current illness wasn’t psychological but rather the lingering resentment of the original host tormenting him.

He didn’t know when he would finally be able to eliminate this last bit of resentment.

Thinking of the resentment in his mind, Jian Tong’s already pale face looked even more pitiful, “Do you have any way to alleviate my headaches and insomnia?”

In this ordinary world, there were no Buddhist masters to chant sutras and dispel resentment for him. He could only see if the doctor could help.

But he felt it was a long shot.

He had once been a renowned doctor himself, but even he was powerless against such non-human conditions.

The lingering resentment of the original host was like shackles tightly bound to him, impossible to shake off, bringing him additional misfortune.

He Jie’s thin lips parted, “Perhaps you could take some sleep aids and painkillers.”

He observed that Jian Tong’s emotions were normal, and his speech was coherent, not resembling a depressive patient but rather someone haunted by something unclean, which was beyond his professional expertise.

Jian Tong sighed, “Go ahead and prescribe some medication.”

At worst, he would just have to endure it slowly. The original host’s resentment would eventually disappear completely.

He Jie suggested, “Perhaps you could visit the places you often recall.”