mesbooks Chapter 137 Rehabilitation Exercises
Chapter 137 Rehabilitation Exercises
Chapter 137 Rehabilitation Exercises
"I can't do it. I'll never be able to stand up again. I'll be bedridden for the rest of my life."
"I'm just a piece of trash, a burden, a useless person who can't even take care of himself."
"Stop wasting your energy, all of you just leave me alone."
"Just let me be, let me fend for myself."
"My existence will only be a burden to you, a burden to Gotham, and a burden to everyone who cares about me."
"I am no longer worthy to be Batman, no longer worthy to be the protector of Gotham."
Li Wei was neither angry nor reprimanding, nor did he turn away; he remained patient and gentle throughout.
He simply moved closer again, gently grasped Bruce's arm, and spoke in a calm yet firm and powerful tone.
"You are not a burden, you never have been. You are Gotham's hope, the pillar of strength for everyone."
"You are Bruce Wayne, you are Batman, you can never be defeated, you can never be destroyed."
"Paralysis is only temporary, pain is only temporary, despair is only temporary, everything will pass."
"You've risen from the brink of despair countless times, escaped death countless times, and this time will be no different."
"I will be with you, Alfred will be with you, everyone in Gotham will be with you."
"Together, step by step, we'll get back on our feet, return to Gotham, and be Batman again."
Bruce closed his eyes, tears sliding down his cheeks and soaking the white pillowcase.
He stopped struggling and roaring, leaving only silent pain, like an iceberg about to collapse.
Li Wei knew that it wasn't that he didn't want to persevere, but that the pain was too much; it was a double torment of body and mind.
It is the pain of pride being crushed, the pain of losing all power, the pain of being powerless to protect Gotham.
On his most desperate day, Bruce even tried to end his life to escape the pain completely.
While Levi turned to get his medicine and Alfred went to the kitchen to prepare nutritional supplements, he used his only arm, which he could barely move, to grope for a hard object by the bed, intending to smash it down on his head.
When Li Wei was found, his heart almost stopped, his blood froze instantly, and he was trembling with fear.
He lunged forward, grabbed Bruce's arm tightly, snatched the hard object away, and threw it far away.
"Bruce! No!"
For the first time, Li Wei's voice carried panic and fear, a panic he had never felt before.
"You can't do this, you can't give up on yourself, you can't abandon Gotham!"
Bruce struggled violently, his eyes red-rimmed, his voice broken, filled with heart-wrenching pain.
"Let me go! Let me die! What's the point of living!"
"I can't even protect myself, I can't even stand up for myself, how can I protect Gotham!"
"I don't deserve it! I really don't deserve it! I've let everyone down!"
"Just let me die, that would end it all!"
Li Wei used all her strength to hold him down, preventing him from hurting himself, tears welling up in Li Wei's eyes.
He gritted his teeth and roared out each word with the most genuine emotions from the bottom of his heart.
"You deserve it! You always do! Your dedication and perseverance will be remembered by everyone!"
"The blood you shed, the wounds you suffered, everything you gave for Gotham—all of it makes you worthy of the title of Guardian!"
"How heartbroken and sad your parents would be to see you like this!"
"They want you to live, they want you to uphold justice, not they want you to give up on yourself!"
"Gotham needs you, I need you, Alfred needs you, Catwoman needs you, everyone needs you!"
"You can't die, you're not allowed to die, I absolutely won't let you hurt yourself!"
Alfred rushed in upon hearing the commotion, and upon seeing the scene, his face turned deathly pale, and he became unsteady on his feet.
He quickly stepped forward, gently pressing his hand on Bruce's chest, his voice tender yet firm, filled with years of companionship and tenderness.
"Sir, please, don't give up, don't do anything foolish. I've seen you since I was a child, and you've never been one to admit defeat."
"You've lost your parents, your friends, so many things, but you've always gotten back up."
"You have become stronger, more determined, and more aware of the meaning of protection, and this time will be no different."
"Pain is only temporary, despair is only temporary. As long as you are alive, there is hope and a chance to turn things around."
"I will be with you, Mr. Li will be with you, and everyone who loves you and is waiting for you will be with you."
"We will stay with you until you stand up again, until Batman returns."
Bruce's struggles gradually subsided, and he slumped back onto the bed, panting heavily, his body soaked in sweat.
Despair overwhelmed him like a tide, but at that moment, most of his anger and obsession dissipated.
He did not attempt suicide again, but fell into a deep silence, his eyes vacant, yet lacking the resolve to die.
Li Wei knew that he had temporarily overcome this hurdle, and as long as he persevered, he would surely emerge from the darkness.
Li Wei sat on the edge of the bed, panting heavily. His back was already soaked with sweat, and his hands were trembling slightly.
Seeing Bruce's breakdown, he felt an overwhelming pang of heartache, but it only strengthened his resolve not to give up.
He would never let go, he would never let Bruce sink into darkness like this, and he would never let Gotham lose hope.
He will stay here with Bruce until he recovers and until the light comes.
From then on, Li Wei became even more patient, meticulous, and dedicated in accompanying Bruce's recovery.
He no longer just mechanically performed rehabilitation training, but instead spoke softly while training, melting the ice little by little with warmth and faith.
He gradually instilled in Bruce the hopes of Gotham, his parents' last wishes, and the power of justice, filling his empty heart.
"Your father, Thomas Wayne, dedicated his life to helping the poor of Gotham and to advocating for the city."
"He built hospitals, funded orphanages, gave a voice to the underprivileged, and dedicated his life to upholding justice and kindness."
"He wanted Gotham to become a better place, he wanted justice to prevail, and he wanted darkness to never shroud the city."
"His wishes are now yours to inherit. You cannot let him down, and you cannot let his efforts be in vain."
"Your mother, Martha Wayne, was kind, gentle, and full of love; she couldn't bear to see anyone suffer."
"She didn't want to see darkness engulf the city, didn't want to see innocent people bullied, and didn't want to see justice trampled on."
"You became Batman not for violence, not for revenge, not to satisfy personal desires."
"It's to protect, for hope, to fulfill their unfinished wishes, to protect Gotham."
"Bane hates you because you represent the light he never had, the hope he longed for but could never have."
"He can destroy your body, crush your pride, but he can't destroy your will, he can't destroy Gotham's faith."
"The more pain you experience, the more it proves that you have won against him, and the more it proves that you are someone he can never defeat."
"He fears you, fears your perseverance, fears your justice, fears that you will rise again and destroy his rule."
"Look, Sheriff Gordon is still holding on, leading the remaining police in a silent resistance in the sewers."
"Robin is still training vigilantes and figuring out Bane's patrol routes in preparation for a counterattack."
"Catwoman is still traversing the darkness of Gotham, gathering intelligence, eliminating mercenaries, and awaiting your return."
"People are still secretly drawing bat badges, silently holding onto the hope in their hearts, never giving up."
"They haven't given up, they're all waiting for you. How can you give up on yourself? How can you abandon them?"
Li Wei says these words every day, over and over again, day after day, without fail.
Without being impatient, coercive, or blaming, convey the firmest belief with the gentlest tone.
She gently but firmly instilled faith into Bruce's heart, slowly melting away his despair.
Like spring rain nourishing parched land, like sunshine melting thick ice and snow, like starlight illuminating the darkest night.
Alfred watched the whole thing unfold and kept it in his heart, witnessing Li Wei's unwavering dedication and companionship day after day.
Watching Levi patiently comfort Bruce when he broke down, and rekindle hope when Bruce was in despair.
Watching Levi, despite his exhaustion and danger, stay by Bruce's side, never leaving him.
A long-lost smile of relief gradually appeared on the old housekeeper's face, his eyes filled with gratitude and peace of mind.
He watched as Bruce's condition improved day by day, and he became more and more energetic.
His eyes went from empty to having a glimmer of light, to gradually regaining their sparkle, and finally revealing their former sharpness.
The limbs went from being completely immobile to being able to move the fingers, wrists, and arms independently, and then to being able to slowly flex and extend the legs.
From extreme emotional breakdown to gradual calm, to rekindled fighting spirit, to willingness to cooperate with rehabilitation training.
That smile held the weariness of days of hard work, the heartache for Bruce, but above all, it was a sense of peace and hope.
He knew that because of Li Wei's unwavering support, because of this silent companionship and steadfast devotion, the gentleman was gradually emerging from the abyss.
The man is gradually emerging from the abyss, from despair, and rediscovering himself.
The three of them are becoming Bruce's strongest, most reliable, and warmest support as he recovers from adversity.
Rehabilitation training remains difficult and lengthy, and is still full of pain and challenges.
Sometimes, progress is so small that it is almost invisible; you can practice all day and only make a tiny difference.
Sometimes, Bruce would fall into depression and self-doubt again, and become taciturn once more.
But Li Wei never left his side again, nor did he waver in the slightest.
He would gently press on Bruce's shoulder and give him strength when Bruce wanted to give up.
"Hold on just a little longer, just a little longer, even if it's just for one more second, it's still a victory."
"You've done a fantastic job, really, much, much better than we expected."
Every effort and every act of perseverance makes you stronger and brings you one step closer to success.
When Bruce was in unbearable pain, he would gently distract him by talking about what was happening in Gotham.
"Sheriff Gordon reported today that they successfully raided a mercenary armory and seized a large quantity of weapons."
"The vigilantes trained by Robin have figured out Bane's three core patrol routes and can formulate counterattack plans at any time."
"Catwoman has obtained the specific time and location of Bane's deal with the mysterious force, and is just waiting for us to take action."
"We are all paving the way for you, waiting for your return, waiting for you to lead us in our counterattack."
He would quietly stay with Bruce when he was silent, without saying a word or disturbing him.
I simply sit by the bedside, like the most loyal shadow, silently guarding and keeping you company.
Let us accompany you instead of speaking; let us persevere instead of encouraging you; let us never abandon you instead of making any promises.
Some emotions don't need to be spoken; simply being there for someone can give you the greatest strength.
Alfred quietly took care of all the logistical support and managed all the trivial matters in an orderly manner.
He carefully formulated the nutritional supplements to ensure Bruce's body received all the necessary nutrients to aid in wound healing.
He changed the medication on time, carefully cared for the spinal wound, and gently massaged it to relieve Bruce's pain.
He kept the cottage clean and warm, laid out soft bedding, and created the most secure and comfortable environment.
He would offer Bruce a glass of warm water when he was exhausted and his eyes were red, his tone full of gratitude.
"Mr. Li, you've worked so hard. You should take a rest and not overwork yourself."
"Your good health and ability to gradually emerge from despair are all thanks to your companionship and perseverance."
"I really don't know how to thank you. You are Mr. [Name]'s savior and Gotham's hope."
Li Wei would always shake his head slightly, revealing a tired but determined smile, never taking credit for himself.
"You're welcome. It's what I should do. We're all doing this for Bruce, for Gotham."
"Bruce risked his life to save Gotham and countless people; now it's our turn to save him."
"We are already a family. As a family, we should never abandon each other, support each other, and overcome difficulties together."
Alfred's eyes were slightly red, and he nodded emphatically. No more words were needed; the two had already reached a mutual understanding.
At that moment, an unspoken understanding and bond formed between the three of them; though not related by blood, they were closer than family.
In the darkest of times, in the most desperate of circumstances, we rely on each other, support each other, and warm each other's hearts.
With unwavering dedication and companionship, they built an unbreakable defense, protecting the sleeping heroes and safeguarding the hope of Gotham.
As the days and weeks passed, Bruce's progress became increasingly evident and gratifying.
He can bend his arms independently, clench his fists gently, lift his legs slowly, and adjust his sleeping position independently.
His eyes became clearer and brighter, regaining their former sharpness and determination.
He no longer refuses rehabilitation training, no longer breaks down, no longer contemplates suicide, and even actively cooperates with Li Wei's movements.
Although he still cannot stand, still cannot leave his bed, and still needs someone to take care of him closely.
Although his spine still aches slightly, his muscles are still weak, and he is still unable to regain his former strength.
But his will became unbreakable again; his beliefs became steadfast again.
The flame of Batman was rekindled in his eyes, and his determination to protect Gotham was rekindled.
Looking at all this, Li Wei felt a surge of relief and hope, and all his weariness vanished.
He knew that the day Bruce could stand up again was drawing ever closer.
The day when Batman dons his cape again and returns to Gotham is drawing ever closer.
The day when Gotham will see the light again, dispel the darkness, and restore order is drawing ever closer.
Every night, Li Wei would sit by the window of the cabin, gazing resolutely in the direction of Gotham.
Darkness still shrouded the city, despair still permeated the streets and alleys, and chaos still lingered everywhere.