The worse the fever got, the more frightened she became.
Leaning tiredly on the back seat, the images of him and the child kept turning over and over in his mind...
She is very scared.
I am afraid that if I really get sick, I won’t be able to see them for a long time if I’m isolated. I’m also afraid that they will be infected by me…
"Miss, we're here." The driver's voice rang out in front of her, and she barely came to her senses. She paid the fare, and with her legs weak, she reluctantly got out of the car.
The hospital is right in front of us.
Waiting in line for registration was quite tiring, especially since she was not in good spirits now.
"Stars?"
Just when she felt she couldn't hold on any longer, a familiar voice, full of concern, suddenly sounded.
She felt as if it was an illusion.
Xu Yan jogged over from 10 meters away.
Her eyes were a little blurry, her dry lips moved, and her voice was so hoarse that she could no longer call out his name.
"It's really you!" Xu Yan looked at her worriedly, "What's wrong with you?"
She was wearing a mask, and half of her face was blocked.
They had been separated for such a long time, but, strangely enough, in such a chaotic crowd, he could see her clearly at a glance.
Xia Xingchen shook her head, her steps unsteady. Xu Yan stepped forward and supported her, "Are you feeling unwell?"
"... You... stay away from me..." Xia Xingchen pushed Xu Yan worriedly, "Don't get so close to me..."
When Xu Yan saw her like this, his heart jumped into his throat. He frowned and without saying anything, he directly picked her up from the ground.
"Hey! Xu Yan..." Xia Xingchen struggled, "Put me down quickly, I might be infected with Wis!"
"Don't talk nonsense!" Xu Yan said. Then, he lowered his head and looked at her, his eyes were deep, and his tone was firm: "If you are really infected, I will accompany you."
That look seemed to see into Xia Xingchen's heart.
She was stunned.
The next moment, she suddenly got angry and punched him with her fist, "Stop it! Do you really think this is a minor illness like a cold? It can kill people! Xu Yan, put me down right now!"
"Save your energy, I won't let go!" Xu Yan remained indifferent.
A trace of warmth passed through Xia Xingchen's chest. She raised her eyes and looked at him. This was the first time she was so close to him and looked at him so carefully since they separated and reunited five years ago.
He has matured a lot...
He has lost his youthful immaturity and looks better than before.
This handsome man was once the most beautiful dream in her heart...
"Idiot! If I really infect you, I won't feel at ease..." Her nose felt a little sour.
He lowered his head to look at her, curled the corners of his lips, and smiled bitterly, "Xingchen, you know, I now feel that... being able to accompany you at a time like this... is a very luxurious thing..."
His tone was so gloomy and sad that it made her feel a little uncomfortable.
At this moment, being held in his arms, I couldn't utter a word.
However, she did not struggle anymore, just turned her face away and did not respond to him.
"I know a doctor here. He was recently transferred to the fever department." Xu Yan spoke again, his tone gentle, "Don't worry, no matter what the situation is, you will not be alone."
"Thank you, Xu Yan." It would be a lie to say that I wasn't touched.
Especially when you are sick and at your most vulnerable...
"By the way, why are you in the hospital? Are you sick?"
He laughed, "Are you concerned about me?"
Xia Xingchen deliberately said: "I am so sick now that I don't have the energy to care about you."
He smiled even more happily, "Don't worry, I just have been suffering from insomnia recently, so I came to get some sleeping pills."
especially…
After going to the hospital with them that day, he barely slept for the past two nights. When he closed his eyes, the image of her and the President together always came to his mind...
Every scene pierced his heart.
It hurts...
… … … … …
The hospital is a very stressful place.
Xia Xingchen was asked to do one test after another. After doing all the tests, she couldn't tell east from west. But fortunately, Xu Yan was there.
He worked harder than she did. He had been running around the hospital for her the whole morning, and was more nervous, more worried, and more anxious than she was.
When she was drawing blood, he was afraid that she would feel pain, so he kept patting her back patiently and comforting her softly. She was thirsty, so he went around getting her hot water, but he was so busy that he couldn't even drink a sip of water.
After all the tests were done, Xia Xingchen was called into the doctor's office. Xu Yan was more worried than her, "How is it? Are the test results out yet?"
"There is another result that will not be available until two days later. During these two days, it is best for the patient to stay at home and not go anywhere. Everyone should keep a distance from her." The doctor advised, and glanced at his friend Xu Yan, "You too, don't get so close to her during these two days."
"Stop talking nonsense, I know what's going on." Xu Yan was afraid that Xia Xingchen would be sad, so he lowered his head and looked at her worriedly.
She pulled the mask tighter and asked in a hoarse voice, "Doctor, then... in my case, is there a high chance of infection?"
"It's still very big. But now the results are not out, no one can say for sure."
After the doctor's words fell, Xia Xingchen felt a chill in his heart, and his eyes couldn't help but swell and feel sore.
"I'll make a phone call." She whispered to Xu Yan, then walked outside and huddled in a small corner. Xu Yan's worried eyes followed her.
…
She first called the Presidential Palace, and asked the servant to call the housekeeper to answer the call.
"Ms. Xia."
"Butler, please... disinfect the entire house. Especially the young master and the president's room, don't leave out any corner..." she said in a hoarse voice.
"What's wrong, Miss Xia?" the housekeeper asked worriedly.
Xia Xingchen was afraid to tell the housekeeper and let the other two know and worry, so she just said, "Just do as I say. Remember, don't miss any corner. I have other calls to make, so I won't tell you for now."
After that, she hung up the phone without waiting for the housekeeper to say anything else.
After pondering for a moment, he placed his finger on the screen and slid to the phone book. Looking at the words "future husband", his nose felt even more sour.
I'm really worried about him...
Finally, I couldn't help it and dialed the number.
In fact, I didn't have any hope that he would answer. He was always so busy...
But…
This time, the phone was picked up after three rings.
He didn't speak first, but just by listening to the breathing sounds coming from the other end, Xia Xingchen knew it was him.
She listened quietly, and suddenly felt her nose getting even more sour. For no reason.