Chapter 742 - 309: Redefining Luxury
Xiangnu realized there was something wrong with her a couple of days ago, particularly after she had a meal on New Year’s Eve; the discomfort in her body was still heavy.
On the fourth day, it was the same. She was unwell all day, and even got a fever at night.
By the fifth day, the symptoms were even more severe. She had been feverish for over ten hours. Fever-reducing medication helped, but the fever returned every two to three hours.
The Kuai Pai Company had an employee who was diagnosed, which was what she feared the most.
She didn’t want to go to the hospital, especially not right now.
Actually, she could have gone back that day.
The bus ticket was indeed unused, but with her financial ability, arranging for a private flight wouldn’t be a problem.
But she knew that once she returned to the Capital City, she’d have to face a new life, so she hesitated.
Xinguan became her excuse.
And the result was...
Late at night, she asked the service staff from Extreme Shadow Group to leave, then just ate a little and went to the bed to lie down.
Soon, the feeling came back again; her whole body was burning.
By this time, she had been tormented for over twenty hours and couldn’t keep her eyes open.
She fell asleep in a daze, only to be woken up by the painful sensation.
In winter, she was sweating all over, feeling like every spot on the bed was hot.
She tossed and turned, sweating and soaking the pillow.
The kind of feeling where she couldn’t stand the pain anymore, she repeatedly thought of giving up in her daze, feeling no point in being alive.
Every time the pain subsided a little, she thought: Why not just die?
But soon after, the pain hit again, her whole head splitting with agony.
Covering herself with a blanket was too hot, yet without it, she was cold.
Again and again... She felt time was passing so unbearably slow.
The phone by the bedside rang.
She answered it in confusion.
"What’s the password for your electronic lock at home?"
"Mm-hmm..."
Xiangnu’s brain couldn’t think at all; she didn’t even hear clearly what the other person was saying.
"I asked for your electronic lock’s password, what do you mean ’mm’?"
"Mm."
"Beep-beep-beep..."
Xiangnu accidentally touched the hang-up button.
In the next second, the phone rang again.
Xiangnu’s mood was unprecedentedly irritable.
And it was this irritability that made her slightly snap to, glancing at the phone screen.
Summoning her strength, she answered the call.
"Can you open the door for me? If not, just give me the password; I’m at your door. If I can’t get in within two more minutes, I’ll call the police directly."
"Mm..."
"What’s with your ’mm’?!"
Just as he finished speaking, the door opened.
...
Holding tightly!
...
Li Yang truly didn’t want to come here, but suddenly remembered Xiangnu seemed off a few days ago.
If she got delirious from the fever and couldn’t make clear decisions, who knows, it might really lead to dire consequences.
Thinking of this, he took the risk and came over.
On the way, he ran into Ye Bingcheng at a checkpoint; he was personally receiving shipments at the highway entrance, organizing drivers and others wanting to enter.
But Ye Bingcheng didn’t recognize him.
He came along with the truck and drove to Xiangnu’s residential complex in Jiangbei; the security wouldn’t let him in.
...
"You think it was easy for me to come? This trashy complex, people get a little bit of authority and act like kings. If I weren’t nimble and able to jump walls, don’t expect me to get in!"
"I’ll get a plot in Jiangbei, build a house, leave a unit for you. It’ll be much easier then."
"In the end, it’s others who make the rules, can’t help but listen to them."
"But sooner or later, weed out those who make garbage rules!"
At this moment, Li Yang had already taken off the protective suit; after all, he was already inside, and those weren’t of much use.
If this was the case, he had no choice.
Muddle-headed, Xiangnu said, "Are you planning to keep me as your mistress?"
"I have to be able to afford it! With your status, how many people in the world can pay for that? Not to mention, I’m currently living off my wife."
"Li Yang..."
"Stop spouting nonsense. I’m not positive!"
After Li Yang came, Xiangnu calmed down a lot and didn’t feel as bad.
She soon fell into a deep sleep.
She felt like she hadn’t slept so comfortably in a long time.
When she woke, it was already daylight outside, though her head still hurt greatly, her mental state had improved quite a bit.
She just didn’t see Li Yang anywhere, and panic grew inside.
The feeling from last night became surreal too.
Until she walked out of the bedroom and heard sounds from the kitchen, she immediately headed that way.
Li Yang turned to ask, "How are you feeling?"
"A bit better."
"I can stay for about three more days, aiming for a quick recovery."
As he spoke, Li Yang was already bringing out breakfast.
After putting it on the table, Xiangnu sat beside. Li Yang asked, "Eat some first, see if your taste is affected."
"Huh? No."
"And your throat? Does it feel like swallowing blades?"
"A bit... kind of."
"??????"
Xiangnu used to be able to chat freely with Li Yang; but today, she couldn’t find that kind of rapport at all.
She felt it was because she had held Li Yang while sleeping.
After taking a few bites, Li Yang sat at the dining table as well. Xiangnu quietly said, "Did I hold you while sleeping last night?"
"Yeah... What’s with that look? It’s just a few hours, it’s not a big deal, don’t expect me to take responsibility, okay?"
"Hmm?"
Li Yang said, "You’re not one of those traditional rigid-minded folks, right? Last night was circumstantial; when Jiang Banxia and I weren’t even officially dating, we often went out to get a room, you have to believe there’s pure friendship in the world, okay?"
"Then you and Jiang Banxia now..."
"Now is now, it has no bearing on the past. Besides, last night wasn’t just cuddling; to make you sleep better, I kept cooling you down, worried you’d freeze; not only did I frequently wipe your sweat, but also helped take off some tight clothes."