Chapter 66

  Because Yu Cai was delayed, they didn't arrive in the provincial city until after 8 o'clock. Qi Shu Fan didn't see He Mu off either, but instead helped them hail a car and took Yu Cai back home with Qi Shi Zhe. After taking her medicine, Yu Cai fell into a deep sleep. Qi Shu Fan looked at her pale face, sighed, made sure everything was alright, and then went to bed.

  The next day, Yu Cai still got up at 5:30 and didn't want to sleep anymore. She put on her clothes, sat up, took out a history book from the backpack on the table, and placed it on her knees. After reading for a while, she began to lose focus again.

  Qishu Fan was worried about Yu Cai, so he woke up early and got dressed to check on her. As soon as he pushed open the door, he found Yu Cai with her head down, intently reading a book, and he couldn't help but be stunned for a moment.

  Yu Zai was lost in thought when she heard a sound and lifted her head to see Qi Shu Fan, and smiled slightly as the corners of her mouth rose.

  Qishu returned to his senses and walked over to the chair beside Yu Cai's bed, "Little Cai, how are you feeling? Did you sleep well last night?"

  "Uh-huh, it's fine, should be almost done."

  Qishu nodded and said, "I'll ask a doctor to come back and give you an IV later. It's still early now, why don't you sleep some more?"

  "It's no use, I won't be able to sleep now either. Never mind, I'll just go to the hospital myself."

  "Are you hungry? What would you like to eat?"

  "Just eat normally, wait for Auntie to finish cooking, then I'll get up"

  Qishu Fan wanted to stay a little longer, but felt there was no reason to continue staying, so he instructed a few words and closed the door on his way out.

  At seven o'clock, Yu Cai got dressed and out of bed. After washing up, Auntie had breakfast ready too, and Ji Shi also came out.

  For a patient, Yucai's appetite is good. Qishu smiled as soon as he thought of the time they went to Huangshan, "Xiaocai, after you're done with your injection, I'll take you guys out for barbecue?"

  "No need, I don't feel like eating."

  Qibook's expression was distant, with a hint of coldness and a strong sense of disgust. He said solemnly, "Xiao Cai, I hope you can tell me the truth. What happened that day? You haven't been yourself for the past two days. No matter what happened, I hope you can let me help you share some of the burden."

  Yu Cai poured a mouthful of milk, her lips curled up in an ambiguous smile. "Dear public servant, your selfless and great heart really makes me admire you, but the tone of your speech really makes me think twice. Are you hoping for something to happen? For example, a minor girl being robbed or even raped while going out alone?"

  Qibook was originally worried, but when Yu adopted this tone and spoke out, he got angry. "Xiao Cai, I'm concerned about you, what's your attitude?"

  Yu Cai apologized profusely, "I'm sorry, my attitude was wrong, but I may have disappointed you. That day I was just spacing out and didn't think it would worry you, I'm sorry."

  Whenever he sees Yu Cai like this, he feels as if he has punched a cotton ball, and it's hard to advance or retreat.

  When Qishu was secretly annoyed by the fire, the doorbell rang and a nurse came with a medical box.

  Yu Cai drank up the porridge in her bowl and said, "In the room?"

  Qishu nodded, and the nurse followed Yucai into the house, helped Yucai with the needle, gave a few more instructions, and bid farewell.

  Qishu Fan instructed a few words and saw Yu Caihong's eyes, then retreated.

  Fortunately, this time's fever did not turn into a cough. By the third day, her body felt light and refreshed. However, Yucai still looked frail and weak. She didn't even want to get out of bed, let alone go to school. Most importantly, she didn't know how to face Qishu Fan again or how to interact with him on a daily basis...

  When Yu Cai was deeply immersed in solemn thoughts about life, an unexpected visitor came to see him. Two months had been enough time for a spirited young man like Shi Chengyu to completely walk out of the shadows of his past. Although he still looked mature beyond his years, the sparkle in his eyes couldn't be hidden.

  "Yu Cai, I heard you're ill. I came to see you," Shi Chengyu said with a serious face, handing over the bouquet of flowers he was holding to Yu Cai.

  "It's very pretty, thank you," Yu Cai leaned in to smell the flower, then stood up and found a decorative vase, filled it with water, and inserted the flower into it.

  Shi Chengyu waited for her to sit down and handed her a card, "This is the manuscript fee sent by the publisher, originally it was a check, I was afraid you would not be convenient, so I stored it in the card".

  Yu Cai took it over and played with it unconsciously, "I don't know why I feel that the illness is all gone when I see this, Shi Chengyu, you are much more powerful than those doctors".

  Shi Chengyu pulled up the corner of his mouth, "Keep this card, and next time there's a manuscript fee, I'll just transfer it directly to this card."

  Yu Cai nodded, the serious talk was over, and both of them felt a bit at a loss for what to say next. Just as Shi Chengyu was considering how to bid farewell without being too abrupt, Yu Cai reached out to gently touch the pure white flowers, sighed, "The first bouquet I received in my life turned out to be for visiting the sick".

  "You can also consider it as a gift from your book fans who admire you."

  Yu Cai smiled and said, "Did you choose this bouquet?"

  Shi Cheng Yu was embarrassed, "No, I said I wanted to visit a patient, and the waiter helped me choose."

  "She's good at choosing," Yu Cai stroked those bell-shaped flowers, "These are lilyturf, the flower language is happiness returns."

  Shi Chengyu was stunned, Yu Xi lightly smiled, "I've heard that No. 6 High School is very formidable, just how formidable are they?"

  "Hmm - nothing special, they all got high scores in the middle school entrance exam and went in, so their performance in the college entrance exam is relatively good, nothing strange."

  Yu Cai asked about the teaching methods of each teacher, and Shi Chengyu generously offered to provide her with their school's internal review materials. Yu Cai thought for a moment and declined, not only because it would be troublesome, but also because different schools have different methods, and trying to grasp both might lead to confusion. As they were discussing the current events that might be tested on this year's politics exam, Qi Shu Fan returned, seeing Yu Cai chatting with Shi Chengyu in high spirits, although not as radiant as usual. His days of worry finally subsided, "Chengyu is here."

  Shi Chengyu stood up and said, "Hello, Uncle Qi."

  "Sit down, don't be polite."

  Yu Cai got up and went to the kitchen to pour a glass of water and handed it to Qi Shu Fan, "You're back early today."

  "I was worried about you, but now it seems that Cheng Yu's visit has worked and our Xiaocai's illness is completely cured."

  Yu Cai took out a card from her pocket and smiled, "He came to give me the manuscript fee, seeing this, even a serious illness would be cured".

  Qishu Fan also laughed, "You little moneybags".

  Yu Cai hummed and asked Shi Shu Fan about the condition of Shi's father. After a brief conversation, Shi Cheng Yu bid farewell.

  After seeing Shi Chengyu off, Yu Ruoyan immediately lay down lazily and said, "Talking really is tiring."

  "Are you tired of eating?"

  Yu Cai nodded seriously, "Tired".

  Qishu Fan's eyes were black as coal, and he reached out to touch her forehead. "Is she really better?"

  "I'm still a bit tired, I'll probably be fine after a nap. I've missed a week of classes, so tomorrow I have to go back to school no matter what."

  "I'll take you there tomorrow, it's cold and windy, don't get frostbite again for the sake of studying, it's not worth it."

  Yu Cai waved her hand, "I'm not so fragile yet."

  "No way," said Qi Shu Fan firmly. "I let you have your way back then, and now you're frozen again. Let's talk about it when you're completely better."

  Yu Cai immediately sat up straight and said, "I'm completely fine now!"

  "It's settled then. It's different here compared to the county town, parents driving to pick up their kids are everywhere, so don't worry too much about it. I'll come pick you guys up after your evening self-study session."

  "It's really not needed."

  "Alright, go to sleep now, we have to get up early tomorrow."

  Yu Cai finally understood a truth when Shi Chengyu suddenly appeared: she was saying too much too soon. What she needed to do was grow up patiently and continually improve herself in the process of growing up, which would make it more possible for Qi Shufan to love and appreciate her. As for that feeling, let's just bury it deep in her heart; after all, she already had his utmost care and concern, and asking for more would be too greedy... Besides, senior year was busy every day, and she really didn't have the energy to think about things she shouldn't be thinking about...