"Dad, Dad, come quick, I think Tongtong has a fever," Liu Chunsheng said, cradling Tongtong. Liu Yifeng went to get a thermometer.
Liu Chunsheng also felt a slight warmth. "I think I feel a bit warm too. Is Tongtong not feeling well? Grandpa will ask for leave for Tongtong, shall we go to the hospital?"
"No, Tongtong doesn't want to go to the hospital," Tongtong started crying again. It seemed he really had a fever.
Liu Yifeng was very worried and drove straight to the hospital, disregarding Tongtong's protests.
"Tongtong wants his Papa to stay with him." The doctor examined him and prescribed some tests. As Liu Yifeng was about to pay, Tongtong clutched his hand again.
The tears in his eyes were truly heartbreaking.
"Tongtong, be good. Papa will go pay, so you can feel better, right? Grandpa is here with you, don't be scared." He gently coaxed Tongtong.
Liu Yifeng kept blaming himself, regretting sleeping next to Tongtong the previous night. He must have slept too soundly and not paid attention to Tongtong, which is why he fell ill today.
Tongtong had been sick before, but this time he seemed unusually clingy. Perhaps he remembered the scene of his mother carelessly sending him away.
Even though a child is young, they can still remember profound events. While usually lively and cheerful, his illness brought all these feelings to the surface.
"Yes, Tongtong, Grandpa is holding you. Let Papa pay first." Liu Chunsheng hugged Tongtong tightly.
Perhaps feeling the warmth of the embrace, Tongtong let go of Liu Yifeng's hand and buried his head in Liu Chunsheng's arms.
Liu Yifeng hurried to pay, and then took Tongtong for various examinations.
"Dad, let me hold him. You rest." Father and son took turns holding Tongtong, making him feel warm and less scared.
He would drift off to sleep and wake up intermittently, his dreams clearly not peaceful.
Soon, all the results were out. They anxiously handed them to the doctor.
"There's no major problem. It's likely a viral fever and cold. This often happens to children this season, so parents don't need to worry too much. I'll give him some IV fluids to reduce the fever. After taking medication at home and resting well, he should be better in two to three days."
The doctor explained the cause of the illness in detail, instantly putting their minds at ease.
"Okay, Doctor, thank you."
After the doctor prescribed the medicine, Tongtong was taken for an IV drip. Fortunately, he was asleep when they gave him the injection, so there wasn't much struggle. The nurse was also very gentle, making the situation manageable.
"I remember today is the day you were supposed to go on the show. It's already noon, you should go get ready. I'll be fine here."
Liu Chunsheng checked the time and remembered it was his day to be on the show, so he couldn't be delayed.
"Tongtong is like this, how can I still go on the show? I'm not going." He had decided when they came to the hospital that his son was the most important, and nothing should be allowed to interfere with that.
"The doctor said Tongtong is not seriously ill, and he doesn't seem to have a fever now. Go with peace of mind, I'm here." Liu Chunsheng gave him a reassuring look.
This had been planned for a long time, and the old man understood that. Since Tongtong was fine now, he could go participate.
Liu Yifeng still shook his head. "I'm not going. I'm worried about Tongtong like this."
Earlier that morning, many people had called him, but he hadn't answered because Tongtong's situation was urgent and didn't allow him to deal with trivial matters.
"Isn't Grandpa here? Are you not at ease even with me here? The doctor also said Tongtong is fine now. I think you should still go. You can't keep the entire crew waiting for you, right?"
Liu Chunsheng knew he was worried about Tongtong, but since he wasn't seriously ill now, a temporary absence wouldn't be a major issue.
"Papa, you go. Tongtong is not very sick. Tongtong is not uncomfortable now, just a bit sleepy." His eyes were half-closed, blinking feebly.
Perhaps Tongtong overheard Liu Chunsheng and Liu Yifeng talking, and didn't want to delay his Papa's schedule. He forced himself to overcome his sleepiness and slowly opened his eyes.
"Tongtong, Papa can choose not to go. Papa will stay with Tongtong." Liu Yifeng's heart ached. At this moment, his son was still thinking of him, which made him feel deeply for him. 138 Reading Network
Tongtong shook his head. "No, Papa, you go. When Tongtong wakes up, you can tell me about your experience. I have to tell my classmates. Papa, you must go."
It was evident he was very sleepy. The doctor had also mentioned beforehand that the medication had sleep-inducing properties to help him rest well.
"Okay, Papa will listen to Tongtong. Papa will go, and I'll watch the replay with you when you wake up." Hearing Liu Yifeng's words, Tongtong finally closed his eyes with relief and fell into a deep sleep.
Liu Chunsheng sighed. "Your son's words are indeed effective. Hurry and go. I'm here, don't worry."
Finally, Liu Yifeng left reluctantly. When he arrived at the company, he found that the program crew had been waiting for a long time. Lu Fei was already overwhelmed.
"Brother, where were you? If you answered the phone, everyone wouldn't be this anxious," Lu Fei whispered in his ear, as there were other people around.
The program crew was indeed very worried, even feeling a sense of resignation. They couldn't reach him all morning, and the recording was about to start.
"I couldn't help it, Tongtong had a fever. It was a special circumstance."
Lu Fei frowned, his face full of concern. "How did he suddenly get a fever? How is he now? Do you need me to come over?"
This explained his late arrival. Tongtong's well-being was indeed the most important thing, and for him, his son's matters always came first.
"He's not seriously ill, his fever has gone down. My dad is watching him. You stay at the company, there's still time. I'll go to the recording site."
Lu Fei nodded. He admired his composure in the face of adversity, his ability to control the situation even at critical moments.
Finally, he apologized to the staff, hoping they wouldn't mind, and explained his reason for being late. He managed to reach the recording site with plenty of time to spare.
Everyone thought the matter was off, but the protagonist surprisingly managed to make it at the last critical moment.