Chapter 48: Falling Ill

When they reached the last intersection, they faced a deep puddle, and both found it challenging.

“How are we supposed to get across?”

“Just walk through it; our shoes are already wet anyway,” Lin Beixiu said with resignation.

Throughout their journey, they had encountered numerous puddles, and their shoes were soaked early on.

“I feel terrible.”

Qin Muxue was being honest; her shoes were full of water, and she pouted.

“Can you carry me across?”

Lin Beixiu: …….

“No.”

“Beixiu~”

“Get on.”

Lin Beixiu sighed reluctantly, crouched slightly, and resigned himself to the fact that they would never get home if they delayed any longer, expecting to end up like drenched chickens.

Qin Muxue, with a beaming smile, jumped onto his back, “I’m cold, let’s hurry home.”

“Mm.”

…….

Back at home, Qin Muxue sneezed again. Lin Beixiu changed his wet shoes and didn’t forget to complain.

“Hu Feng really did us a disservice by giving us such a small umbrella; it hardly covered anything.”

“It’s better than nothing; we should thank him properly later.”

Lin Beixiu glanced at her. Qin Muxue was also in a sorry state, half of her was wet, and her shoes had not escaped ruin—thanks to Lin Beixiu, who had led her through the puddles, and well….

Lin Beixiu noticed her expression and awkwardly touched his nose.

“I thought it was just a small puddle.”

“This is my only pair of shoes.”

“Achoo.”

Qin Muxue hadn’t finished speaking when she sneezed again.

Lin Beixiu, concerned, said, “You’re in this state; go take a hot shower quickly, or you’ll really catch a cold.”

Qin Muxue didn’t say much, nodded, and took her clothes into the bathroom.

Lin Beixiu went to his room, took off his mostly wet clothes, went to the living room, and started drying his hair with a hairdryer. Glancing towards the bathroom, Lin Beixiu quickly returned to his room, fearing another beating if she saw him.

While Lin Beixiu was resting in his room, Qin Muxue knocked and then pushed the door open, seeing Lin Beixiu sitting on the bed playing with his phone, importantly, shirtless.

“Damn, do you have to sneak in so quietly? Why do you always barge into my room?”

Qin Muxue showed what Lin Beixiu considered a lecherous smile,

“I knocked, you didn’t hear it, can’t blame me for that.”

“We’ve lived together so long, we’re used to each other, seeing isn’t a big deal, haven’t you been in my room too?”

Lin Beixiu: ???

Had she changed so much?

“Get out!”

Qin Muxue, frustrated, was chased out. Was he that shy?

The sound of the door opening again came from behind; Lin Beixiu had dressed and also grabbed a change of clothes.

Qin Muxue smiled bitterly, where was the basic trust between people?

Especially Lin Beixiu’s wary look made her feel hurt.

Qin Muxue could only go to the living room to dry her hair, and despite closing the balcony door tightly to ensure no drafts, she still felt cold.

Shortly after, Lin Beixiu came out of the bathroom, sat on the sofa, and started drying his hair.

Lin Beixiu glanced at her, “Aren’t you going to rest?”

Qin Muxue shook her head, silent.

The room fell into silence again, only the sound of the hairdryer breaking it.

Finally, Lin Beixiu sighed, “Wait here.”

Qin Muxue curiously watched his back, wondering what he was up to.

Lin Beixiu busied himself in the kitchen, then emerged with two bowls of noodles.

“How about eating something before sleep? We don’t have classes in the afternoon anyway.”

Qin Muxue, already tempted by the smell, immediately went over.

“Of course.”

The two sat together eating noodles. Qin Muxue felt a warmth spreading through her body, making her feel much more comfortable.

“You wash the dishes.”

Lin Beixiu stood up and left, lacking his usual gentlemanly demeanor.

Qin Muxue rolled her eyes, “I’ll wash, then.”

This rascal… still holding a grudge, just because she looked a few times.

Lin Beixiu lay on the bed, feeling that the girl had changed too much, especially the way she looked at him as if he were prey, making him involuntarily shudder.

…….

The next day.

Lin Beixiu got out of bed, and realizing there was no annoying knocking, was momentarily confused. After checking his phone, he got up.

After freshening up, Lin Beixiu thought Qin Muxue had gone out already and didn’t plan on making breakfast. But for some reason, he found himself walking toward her room.

Lin Beixiu stood at the door, knocking.

“Qin Muxue, are you still sleeping? It’s time for class.”

Lin Beixiu knocked a few more times without a response, ready to leave when…

“Mmm… come in.”

In the room, Qin Muxue’s face was flushed, visibly in discomfort, hearing the knocks outside, she lamented weakly.

Why don’t you just push the door and check, I’m so tired I can hardly speak.

Lin Beixiu, sensing her weak tone, felt something was off, pushed the door open, and was startled to see her in such a state.

“Do you have a fever?”

Lin Beixiu approached the bed and reached out to touch her forehead.

It was burning hot.

Clearly, the chill from the previous day had caused a high fever.

Qin Muxue just lay there with her eyes closed, feeling too weak to speak.

“You have a fever, we need to go to the hospital. I’ll tell the school you’re sick and apply for leave.”

“I don’t want to move,” Qin Muxue said weakly.

Lin Beixiu took out his phone and called Li Yuwei, informing her that Qin Muxue was sick and needed to take a leave, also requesting one for himself.

Li Yuwei, knowing they were roommates, quickly approved the leave, also telling Lin Beixiu to take good care of her.

After hanging up, Lin Beixiu looked at her.

“Come on, get ready, I’m taking you to the hospital.”

Qin Muxue shook her head, pulling the blanket tighter around her.

“I’m not going.”

“Are you playing with your health?” Lin Beixiu said somewhat angrily.

Qin Muxue’s gaze dodged, looking even more pitiable.

“I just don’t want to go; I’ll get better slowly on my own.”

Lin Beixiu slapped his forehead in frustration, you think you can just get better on your own? This fever could torment you to death.

“Wait here.”

Qin Muxue pouted as she watched his back.

Really, why so harsh?

……

While she slept, she was woken up by a shake.

Lin Beixiu stood in front of her, “Go wash up and then eat your breakfast.”

Qin Muxue saw a bowl of meat porridge on the bedside table, obviously just bought by Lin Beixiu, who must have run out to get it, as evidenced by the sweat on his clothes.

What she didn’t see was that Lin Beixiu’s pant legs were wet.

Qin Muxue couldn’t help but smile.

“What are you laughing at, hurry up.”

“But I really don’t have the strength, can you help me?”

Lin Beixiu rolled his eyes but still helped her out of bed.

“Really, do I need to help you in the bathroom too?”

“Pervert, weirdo.”

Because she was sick, Qin Muxue’s words lacked their usual force and sounded weak and listless.

Lin Beixiu was unperturbed, helped her to the bathroom, and left her to manage the rest on her own.

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