Chapter 4: Bai Li Yue's Illness

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  Bo Le was actually rarely together with Wang Lei and Zhong Chun. But now, the three of them were all sitting by Bai Li Yue's bedside. Her pale face, which had lost all its color, looked thinner than before, and her sunken eyes made Zhong Chun suddenly look away: "You've become really ugly." Clenching her fists tightly, Zhong Chun averted her gaze. "Hehe, still as mean as ever." Knowing that Zhong Chun was worried about her, Bai Li Yue didn't get angry: "I think so too! It's amazing! In just four days, I look like a different person!" Although she looked ill, she seemed completely unaware of it. "Bai Li Yue! What the...! How did you end up like this?! Aren't you a goddess?! Why don't you take care of your body and pay attention to your image?!" This was Wang Lei speaking, her big eyes with obvious red bloodshot, probably from not sleeping well for several days. Only Bo Le sat quietly on the side, her head lowered, her bangs covering half her face, so no one could see her expression. The atmosphere was very awkward, they were all waiting, waiting for Bai Li Yue to explain herself clearly. Bai Li Yue propped up her arm, and Bo Le quickly got up to help her sit up in bed and even gave her a pillow to support her back. Bai Li Yue sighed, there were some things that needed to be said.

  "Actually, my real identity is Lin Daiyu." The goddess spoke with a serious face. But Wang Lei still didn't cooperate and glared at her: "Are you kidding us?!" The atmosphere was successfully eased.

  Bai Lixue continued to say: "Have you heard of porcelain doll disease? It's a kind of congenital bone fragility, where even slight contact can cause fractures. Actually, my illness is also one of them, but it's more special. It's a strange disease that lacks blood and has brittle bones when it occurs. When I was first born, there was nothing unusual, the doctor and my mom said I just had a weak body, so I needed to be careful in the future.

  My parents listened and took care of me especially when I was young, not letting me bump into things or collide with others. When we played together, I could only watch you guys play, or talk about piano or read books. Luckily, I liked playing the piano and reading books, otherwise, I would have been bored to death. With my personality, if I had grown up like that, I would definitely be mentally twisted now.

  Every day, I was idle and could have done something crazy like stabbing people with a knife. Later on, my parents became very busy, they went abroad for performances and business, and didn't take care of me much anymore. They even rarely came home, leaving me alone for years. Luckily, there were Zhong Chun and Lu Lan.

  Although I was often annoyed by your arguments or Zhong Chun's careless words that hurt me, it was still better than being lonely and bored to death. But I was also to blame, during that time, I kept getting sick, but I didn't tell my parents because I was afraid they would worry.

  In high school, I was hospitalized. The housekeeper called my mom back, and the doctor said I had porcelain doll disease. My mom didn't believe it at first, but later she had to accept it as fact. This illness is quite strange, the doctor said it wouldn't occur until I turned 18. At that time, my mom wanted me to rest at home, but I refused! I insisted on going to school, after all, I was only 17 in high school.

  You know my temper, I went on a hunger strike for two days. My mom finally agreed. I was so happy, I cried. You guys haven't seen me cry before, it was like that, hugging my mom and crying with a runny nose and tears, I couldn't even speak. Even when I fell asleep, my mom said my eyes were still open like a faucet that wouldn't turn off, she was heartbroken.

  But what I didn't tell you guys back then was that I just told you I had a fever and got pinkeye, so you must have thought I looked disgusting with those walnut-like eyes. Especially you, Zhong Chun! You even said don't walk on the street with me, it's embarrassing. I was so angry at that time, I wanted to give you a dozen slaps, but you didn't fight back, haha!

  Until now, I've only had one relapse, which was during the summer when you guys went to camp and I didn't go. That feeling, I suddenly forgot what it felt like, it's just... anxious, and especially painful!"

  Two lines of tears flowed from Bai Liyue's eyes, closed her eyes, and finally calmed down the sudden turmoil. Bai Liyue opened her mouth again: "I thought at that time, I couldn't die, I had to live, I hadn't taken the college entrance exam with you guys yet, hadn't gone to university together, hadn't fallen in love, and hadn't gone to Provence, which I've always yearned for. I still haven't helped you guys block the harm that you will face in the future, what if I died? Who would be your big sister then? So, I came back to life, aren't you moved? Luckily, there was enough blood in the blood bank at that time, so I survived, this life of mine is a lucky one. But I still insisted on going to school, the doctor said I could move around freely, if there were any signs of relapse, maybe I would end up in a wheelchair. So, it seems like I'll be in a wheelchair after all." She forced a smile, looking at the three people who had cried until they couldn't speak, Bai Liyue self-mocked: "In the end, I still can't take the college entrance exam with you guys, still can't go to university together, still...".

  "Shut up!" Wang Lei's lips trembled, and big tears fell to the ground: "You damn well shut up! How did it end up like this?! How?!" "What are you crying about, sister? I'm not dead yet!" "If you didn't say you were Lin Daiyu, others wouldn't have lived long either!" "Zhong Chun, you might as well curse me to death." "You're not worthy of being Lin Daiyu, you're so ugly." "Zhong Chun..." "Can everyone just shut up and let people vent their emotions properly?!" Lu Lan wiped her nose, and her tears and snot completely ruined the makeup on her face. Looking at Lu Lan, who looked like a dirty cat, Zhong Chun showed great disdain: "You're really ugly, like a witch." "Zhong Chun!"

  No one is not heartbroken for Bai Li Yue, who got this illness for no reason. In fact, everyone is very sad, but now we really can't be sad, it's a cruel reality that no one can change. Rather than spending time being sad, it's better to have a good cry and then spend time being happy. That's what those optimistic girls with different personalities are like.

  "What's going on, having a mixer in the high school department where dating is clearly not allowed is unthinkable!" Rubbing his chin, Zhong Chun still couldn't believe it. "I already said, it's not a mixer! It's a study methods discussion and exchange conference!" Wang Lei slapped her desk, looking serious. Patting Wang Lei on the head, Zhong Chun pushed her away with disdain: "Don't pretend to be cool, we're still good friends!" "Okay." Wang Lei shrugged, indicating compromise: "Okay, between the lines it means a mixer with Fourth Middle School, by the way are you going to hook up with the school flower again?" "Get out!"