It was still evening.
Standing in front of Xia Shiyu's door, Jiang Chen was about to press the doorbell when he suddenly stopped awkwardly.
[It seems that every time I come, it's always at night.]
He shook his head and threw the strange thought to the back of his head as he pressed the doorbell.
But after waiting for a moment, no one came to open the door.
[The lights are on, so they should be home.] [Is it because it's too annoying for me to come at night?]
Jiang Chen forced a smile. He didn't do it on purpose, it was just that the timing was too good. In the afternoon, Jiang Chen spent some time with Sun Jiao and Yaoyao. After eating dinner with them, he immediately returned to the modern world and rushed to Xia Shiyu's home with the USB.
Because the office was still under renovation, and the only employee was Xia Shiyu, the general manager, she was currently working from home.
Jiang Chen hesitated at the door as he scratched his head. Since he was already here, it was not his style to return empty-handed. After thinking for a moment, Jiang Chen took out his phone.
"Call Xia Shiyu."
"Okay, Master." As soon as he said that, he dialed the number.
It didn't take long for Jiang Chen to get used to the smart Little Noob. She only needed to move her mouth to complete any operation on the phone.
The phone rang for about 20 seconds before the call was finally connected.
"Hello?" A weak and hoarse voice came from the other side of the phone.
"Are you okay? Why do I feel like something is wrong with your voice? "Jiang Chen raised his eyebrows and asked in a hurry.
"Nothing, ahem — maybe I'm a bit tired. Mhmm, sorry … I just fell asleep and didn't see the phone. "Xia Shiyu touched her burning forehead as she mumbled.
"I'm outside. Open the door for me, I'll take you to the hospital," Jiang Chen said without hesitation.
"Why are you here at night again?" Xia Shiyu's weak voice was mixed with confusion and alertness.
"Of course I have something to do … Let's put it aside first. I'm worried about your condition. Open the door for me, don't ask!" Jiang Chen said anxiously.
It would be troublesome if she fainted inside.
After a while, a slow sound came from behind the door followed by the friction of the handle turning. But when Jiang Chen saw Xia Shiyu, he was shocked. At this moment, her pale face no longer had the elegant demeanor of a strong woman. She looked like a frosted eggplant.
"What's wrong with you?!" Jiang Chen immediately held onto her as she was about to fall.
I haven't seen him for only a day. How did he get so sick?
Xia Shiyu bit her lip and glanced at Jiang Chen's hand with a complicated expression. She didn't want to open the door. Her current state was almost "defenseless". If Jiang Chen wanted to do something, she couldn't do anything.
However, what she did not consider was that if he really wanted to do something bad to her, it would be useless no matter how good her condition was.
Perhaps it was impulsive, but an inexplicable emotion overcame her sense of self-preservation and prompted her to open the door. When she saw Jiang Chen's face, for some reason, she suddenly felt reassured.
"F * ck, it's hot!" Jiang Chen touched her forehead, and the high temperature scared him. "No, there must be something wrong with your condition! I'll take you to the doctor. "
"It's too late. I'll take some medicine and sleep …" Although she hated vulgar words, she didn't have the energy to complain.
"No! Listen to me. "Jiang Chen rejected her suggestion without any hesitation. Then, under her astonished gaze, he lifted her up and carried her down the stairs in a princess carry.
Xia Shiyu bit her lip and felt the warmth around her body. She looked away unwillingly. She thought she would resist, but strangely, the first reaction in her mind was reassured.
Perhaps even she didn't realize that in her subconscious, she didn't reject this forceful action. The mask that repelled people thousands of miles away was only a lame layer of protection. When Jiang Chen forcibly picked her up, not only did it not cause her to reject him, but it also made her feel a sense of panic.
Or rather, it was a sense of security?
This strange feeling came again …
Xia Shiyu closed her eyes, unwilling to give up.
…
Jiang Chen carried Xia Shiyu downstairs and ignored the curious or suspicious looks of the people around him. He opened the door and helped Xia Shiyu sit in the passenger seat. He fastened the seatbelt for her before he sat in the driver's seat.
"You bought a new car?" Xia Shiyu weakly leaned against the driver's seat as her chest heaved up and down.
"Maybach S600, a gift when I bought a house," Jiang Chen replied nonchalantly as he started the car.
"…" What kind of house would get a million-dollar luxury car? Although Xia Shiyu was curious, she didn't have the energy to ask.
"Really, didn't I tell you to call me if you need anything? You're already this sick, "Jiang Chen said as he turned the steering wheel.
"It's just a minor illness, it can be treated with medicine. Why are you so surprised?" Although she sounded indifferent, her heart was enveloped by a warm feeling at this moment.
"Hehe, you call this a minor illness? You even fainted! You live alone with no one to take care of you. If I didn't have something to do today, you would have passed out in the apartment without anyone noticing. Only when you're smelly would someone come to collect your body, "Jiang Chen said viciously.
[Aren't you here now?] Xia Shiyu pouted, but she immediately paused. She was startled by her girlish behavior.
[Looks like I'm muddle-headed from the fever …]
Xia Shiyu reached out her hand tiredly and touched her burning forehead.
The scenery outside the car window flashed by as the two fell into a brief silence. Although it wasn't long since he got the new car, Jiang Chen was very familiar with it. Perhaps it had something to do with his 29 reflexes. But because they were in the city, with the road conditions in Wanghai, the car couldn't go very fast.
"I'm sick … Does it have anything to do with you?" After a long time, Xia Shiyu abruptly asked.
"Of course it has something to do with you." If you're sick, who's going to do the work?
Jiang Chen had always been a leader who left all the work to others. If she was sick, how could he not be worried?
Of course, there might be other factors, but he just didn't realize it himself.
However, Xia Shiyu made another misunderstanding and fell into silence.
Perhaps it was because of the high fever, but her face was unnaturally red.
The car quickly arrived at the largest hospital nearby. Jiang Chen parked the car in the parking space and immediately opened the door to help Xia Shiyu unbuckle her seatbelt. But just as he was about to carry Xia Shiyu in the same position, she stopped him.
"I can walk by myself … I don't need your help. It's too embarrassing." Xia Shiyu's last few words were squeezed out from between her teeth. The face that was usually as cold as ice was now covered in blood. Jiang Chen, who had never seen such a scene, was stunned.
Being stared at by Jiang Chen's "passionate" eyes, Xia Shiyu only felt a sense of "humiliation" as well as an inexplicable sense of pride. After rolling her eyes at Jiang Chen, Xia Shiyu bit her lips and dragged her dizzy steps to the hospital entrance.
But he didn't trust her "ethereal" steps. He was afraid that if she continued to walk like this, she would fall down in front of the hospital before he found out what was wrong with her.
With a bitter smile, Jiang Chen still walked to her and supported the stubborn girl.
Although she was a bit shy, Xia Shiyu seemed to understand her current situation, so she didn't stop Jiang Chen from supporting her. She only lowered her head and hid her unnatural expression under her hair as she followed him into the hospital.
The nurse on duty saw Xia Shiyu's condition and immediately went to help. After Jiang Chen handed Xia Shiyu to the nurse, he went to the front desk to complete the relevant procedures. Next, it was up to the doctor to diagnose. As a medical outsider, there was nothing he could do.
To be honest, Xia Shiyu's condition worried him. It didn't look like a normal fever. Was it because he had put all the work on her shoulders that she became ill from overwork? Regarding this point, Jiang Chen more or less blamed himself.
Especially when he bought the house, she seemed to be sick, but he didn't immediately take her to the hospital. Instead, he played with her …
[Should I restrain myself in the future?]
With his elbows on his knees, he fell into deep thought.
Although he was worried, it was not a good idea to just wait. After a moment of boredom, Jiang Chen sighed and took out his phone.
He opened WeChat and saw that Liu Yao seemed to have sent him a message again. To the cheerful third-tier female star, Jiang Chen was happy to chat with her. If there was nothing else, he didn't mind going on a date. But he was too busy recently, so he politely rejected the slightly straightforward temptation.
Of course, he would still give her the movie he promised her since he didn't lack money.
But to be honest, it was interesting to chat with this girl. The self-blame and worry in his heart were quickly washed away. A smile appeared on Jiang Chen's face as his finger tapped on the screen. Time flew by.
"Hello sir, are you Miss Xia Shiyu's husband?" A doctor pushed open the door and walked to Jiang Chen.
"No, I'm her … uh, friend." Jiang Chen put away his phone and stood up.
"Miss Xia Shiyu only has a common cold and a fever. But because it was delayed for too long, the condition is now more serious. I suggest you go to the front desk to complete the hospitalization procedure." The doctor said concisely and then passed the receipt to Jiang Chen. He then signaled Jiang Chen to pay at the designated window before asking the nurse to start the drip.
The doctor's nonchalant attitude made Jiang Chen frown, but he didn't say anything. He took the receipt and went to the front desk to complete the procedure. The medical fees amounted to around one thousand RMB. Jiang Chen had a bitter smile on his face. This illness was not something ordinary people could afford. You were hospitalized for minor illnesses, and the drip was given to you at the most expensive price. You have a problem with that? Are you still going to see a doctor? There were a lot of people in the Celestial Empire. If you don't see a doctor, someone will.
Needless to say, compared to housing, medical care and education were more demanding needs. If this benefit could be turned into a business, it would be even more profitable than real estate.
Of course, this amount of money was only a fraction of Jiang Chen's current assets, so he didn't feel anything when he swiped the card.
Then, Jiang Chen came to the room, moved a chair from the side, and sat next to Xia Shiyu's bed.
"… Sorry for troubling you." Xia Shiyu closed her eyes and squeezed out this sentence from her lips.
It was obvious that her body was in pain.
"You're welcome. Caring for my subordinates is my responsibility." Jiang Chen waved his hand and said with concern, "Are you hungry? Let me know if you want to eat anything. "
"Caring for subordinates?" Xia Shiyu didn't answer Jiang Chen and only murmured to herself.
"This is the first time I've seen such a lost expression on your face." Jiang Chen suddenly burst out laughing as he joked.
Xia Shiyu was silent for a moment before she suddenly said, "It's just that you haven't seen it before."
"Oh? Speaking of this, I'm sometimes curious. Why do you have to have a cold face when you're so beautiful? "Jiang Chen said.
"… I'm sleepy." Xia Shiyu completely closed her eyes and ignored his question.
Jiang Chen forced a smile and shrugged as if he had given up. Seeing Xia Shiyu's breathing gradually calming down, Jiang Chen looked at the drip hanging above, then let out a sigh. He covered Xia Shiyu with the blanket and walked out of the room.
[Looks like I won't be able to go back today. This girl doesn't look reassuring at all.]
He took out his phone and dialed Ayesha's number. Not long after he returned, he gave Ayesha a phone to make it easier to contact.
"I have something to do tonight and can't come back. Can you take care of yourself?"
"Mhmm, go ahead. I'm fine."
The gentle response from the other side of the phone warmed Jiang Chen's heart.
Although the teenage girl always had a colder expression than Xia Shiyu when she was outside. But whenever she was with Jiang Chen, she was more docile than a sheep.
Like a wolf dog … Umm, it didn't seem appropriate to describe a girl.
"Good night," Jiang Chen replied nonchalantly.
"Mhmm. Good night. "The voice from the other side of the phone was choppy. Jiang Chen paused for a moment before a knowing smile appeared on his face.
[It's Han. Looks like this girl's Mandarin has improved.] [I look forward to the day I can communicate with her in Han. It feels weird to talk in English in the Celestial Empire.]
After the call, Jiang Chen stretched his back. Xia Shiyu was already asleep. He just needed to remind the nurse to change the dressing.
[I'll make a cup of coffee first.]
Jiang Chen made up his mind and walked to the resting area of the hospital.
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