“Si Ye, my stomach hurts so much…”
Fu Si Ye immediately snapped back to attention and said in a deep voice, “We’ll go to the hospital first. Can you walk?”
Nan Shiqing’s face was pale, and her words were slurred, “I, I… can…”
She insisted on getting up, but before she could even rise five centimeters, her body suddenly collapsed.
Nan Shiqing cried out in surprise, and Fu Si Ye’s long arm instantly pulled her up. He frowned, suppressing the annoyance in his eyes, and finally scooped her up into his arms.
Nan Shiqing lowered her head slightly, “Si Ye, I’m sorry for bothering you again.”
“It’s nothing.”
Fu Si Ye pursed his lips tightly, not wanting to speak to her further. He simply said sternly, “You’re not feeling well, don’t talk for now.”
Nan Shiqing moaned softly and fell silent. She was already content to be in his arms.
By the time they walked out of the police station, Mu Yinyin was no longer in sight.
At that moment, Mu Yinyin was driving to Gu Xiaoqi’s house.
In less than an hour, she had parked her car in front of Gu Xiaoqi’s house.
Gu Xiaoqi was wearing a pink home dress and had clearly put on some makeup. Her hair was also neatly styled.
Seeing her, Gu Xiaoqi walked over excitedly and hugged her tightly, “My dearest, you’re finally here! I’ve been waiting for you since you said you’d come yesterday!”
“You couldn’t have stayed up all night.” Mu Yinyin chuckled along and then gave her a playful glare.
The next second, Mu Yinyin placed her hand on Gu Xiaoqi’s pulse.
She frowned slightly, “Aren’t you taking those medicines on time? Why are you still so weak?”
Gu Xiaoqi pulled her hand back.
She had dressed up specifically today, not wanting Mu Yinyin to notice her poor complexion. Who knew Mu Yinyin would immediately check her pulse upon arrival.
“Well, I’m taking the medicine on time, but it’s really bitter sometimes, I…” Gu Xiaoqi lowered her head shyly.
The medicine was taken on time, but never in full dosage.
Every time it was agonizingly bitter, Li Chuan would take away the remaining half bowl. Medicinal meals, incense with medicine, he found ways to shield her from the bitterness of traditional Chinese medicine.
Seeing her lower her head, Mu Yinyin suddenly understood.
Her face darkened, “Li Chuan is really something. How could he allow you to do this? There’s a reason for slow simmering with traditional Chinese medicine. Medicinal meals are only for conditioning, and incense is only for hypnosis and calming the mind. They do nothing for actual treatment!”
As soon as she entered, she had smelled a faint medicinal aroma, and seeing the dishes on the table, she had guessed some of it.
And now, after checking her pulse, it was indeed as she suspected.
“It’s because I can’t bear to see her suffer, and I thought these might have some effect.” Just as Gu Xiaoqi was about to say something, Li Chuan came out from the kitchen with a bowl of snow fungus and lotus seed soup.
He had overheard the conversation between Mu Yinyin and Gu Xiaoqi.
Mu Yinyin shot him a displeased glance, “Am I the doctor or are you?”
“You are, you are.”
Li Chuan sighed, “It is indeed my fault.”
He doted on her, but always found other methods. However, her condition couldn’t continue like this with her wilfulness.
In fact, even if Mu Yinyin hadn’t come today, Li Chuan had intended to invite her over.
“Take those medicines on time. The medicinal meals are for improving digestion, and the incense can be used if you can’t sleep. But medicine cannot be used in incense. You can also try medicated baths.”
Gu Xiaoqi immediately spoke with some distress, “Yinyin, I know all of this. I actually want to go out and stroll around. Can you prescribe some portable medicine for me? I really don’t want to drink any more Chinese medicine…”
“Your body… Alright, I’ll prescribe some portable medicine for you.” Mu Yinyin originally wanted to persuade her, but she also noticed the hopeful look in Gu Xiaoqi’s eyes and the pallor and weakness on her face.
Since she fell ill, she had lost her vibrancy.
Who doesn’t yearn for freedom?
Gu Xiaoqi was instantly overjoyed upon hearing this.
She almost jumped up and hugged Mu Yinyin. Just as she was about to kiss Mu Yinyin, Li Chuan’s arm wrapped around her waist.
“With your body, take it easy!” Seeing her jumping around again made Li Chuan’s heart pound with anxiety.
“I’m happy!” Gu Xiaoqi lowered her head.
The next second, she lunged towards Mu Yinyin again. Mu Yinyin glanced at her disdainfully, “You really don’t make Ah Chuan worry!”
“Alright, I’ll have the medicine sent to you. I have to go.” Seeing Gu Xiaoqi smile shyly, Mu Yinyin immediately spoke.
Upon hearing this, Gu Xiaoqi couldn’t remain calm. She grabbed Mu Yinyin’s hand, “How can you leave right after arriving? No, you have to stay and keep me company tonight!”
“I can’t today. I have to go to Country E tomorrow.” Mu Yinyin refused her, telling the truth.
Gu Xiaoqi felt a bit guilty, “Then why did you come today when you’re so busy? Five minutes to talk, one hour of driving.”
Mu Yinyin patted her hand and continued with a smile, “We haven’t seen each other in a long time. Seeing you, and knowing you’re okay, I’m relieved.”
“Ah Chuan, take good care of Xiaoqi. Call me if anything comes up.”
After her instructions, and with Li Chuan nodding in agreement, Mu Yinyin turned and left.
She drove directly home.
As soon as she arrived home, she saw Qi Mo standing at her doorstep, dressed in a linen-colored casual outfit.
Mu Yinyin’s eyes narrowed, “When did you get here?”
A faint smile played on his lips, and he looked completely at ease, showing no sign of the impatience of waiting for a long time.
But was it really such a coincidence?
Qi Mo’s voice was very casual, “Less than five minutes.”
Mu Yinyin didn’t reply, her gaze long and indifferent.
“Don’t look at me like that. I didn’t arrange for anyone to watch you. I came to wait for you, and I really didn’t expect it to be such a coincidence.” Qi Mo shrugged lightly.
Mu Yinyin indifferently brushed past him, “Didn’t I already agree to go to Country E with you the day after tomorrow?”
Qi Mo kept pace with her and explained, “Women are different from men; they are meticulous. I came to see if you needed any help.”
“Is that so?” Mu Yinyin responded casually, her expression listless and cold.
Qi Mo quickly agreed, “Of course. I’ve already packed my things. You probably haven’t packed yours yet, right?”
“I don’t have much to pack.” Mu Yinyin simply said this casually, already prepared to leave.
Qi Mo was very surprised to hear this, “Ms. Yinyin, you really make me wonder if you’re still a woman!”
Other women would pack all sorts of cosmetics, skincare products, clothes, and so on, just to make themselves look beautiful.
But her? She had nothing to pack!
Qi Mo truly doubted what he was hearing.
Mu Yinyin raised her eyebrows, “Going to Country E for a business negotiation isn’t a vacation. Why pack so much unnecessarily?”