roccoschili Chapter 131 That's a standard croaky voice.
Chapter 131 That's a standard croaky voice.
Zhong Lingxi did not reply to her even after the message was sent.
An Xiaoyue thought that Lingxi was probably busy.
She still hadn't received a reply from Zhong Lingxi by the time she finished dinner.
Lingxi had never gone this long without replying to her messages. Even if Lingxi was busy, she wouldn't go more than three hours without touching her phone. Something must have happened.
An Xiaoyue panicked immediately, and all sorts of possibilities popped into her mind.
She didn't waste any more time and called Lingxi directly.
The phone rang for several tens of seconds. Xiaoyue paced anxiously around the room, and finally the call was answered before the pleasant announcement tone came on.
"Little Moon."
As soon as Zhong Lingxi opened her mouth, she could tell that Lingxi's voice had completely changed, and it was no different from the quacking of the male duck in Lingxi's grandmother's yard.
"What's wrong with your throat? Is it inflamed or a cold?"
Zhong Lingxi didn't want Xiaoyue to know she was sick; if Xiaoyue came over, she would definitely get infected. Xiaoyue was also pregnant, and her body had special needs, so she couldn't take any medication casually.
She cleared her throat, suppressing the pain, and said, "It's nothing, I'll just drink some water."
She wanted her voice to sound normal, but when she opened her mouth, it was no different from a duck's quack.
“Zhong Lingxi, I’m a medical student, you can’t fool me. I’m coming over right now.” Having grown up together, An Xiaoyue knew her too well.
Zhong Lingxi knew she would definitely keep her word, so she had no choice but to tell the truth and persuade Xiaoyue to stay.
"I think I've caught a virus. My head is throbbing in waves, and when I talk, not only does my head hurt, but my throat also hurts like it's being sawed. More importantly..."
Zhong Lingxi paused, and there seemed to be a fishy, foul smell in the air, like rotten eggs.
Her brows furrowed slightly; had she forgotten to flush the toilet?
"What's more important?" An Xiaoyue held up the phone, too worried to wait a moment longer. She needed to find Lingxi right now and take her to the hospital.
Zhong Lingxi had already guessed from the sounds she made that she was getting dressed and getting her things, preparing to go out, and continued:
“I also have diarrhea, it comes out every time I drink water. I took medicine and slept all afternoon. Don’t come over, I’ll call an ambulance myself and go to the hospital. I promise, I’ll send you pictures as proof once I get an IV.”
“I don’t want you to go to the hospital alone,” An Xiaoyue refused.
Going to the doctor or getting tests done alone is inconvenient and pitiful.
Moreover, Lingxi's condition requires a stool test.
She felt sad when she thought of Lingxi dragging her feverish body through the floors to deliver specimens.
"Where are you going?" Fu Shengyang was looking at a project proposal in his study when he heard her speak, so he came over to check on her.
An Xiaoyue found the key to Zhong Lingxi's apartment in the bedside table drawer. "Lingxi is sick. I'm going to go see her."
"What illness?" Fu Shengyang was so cautious that he had to check everything she ate, let alone let her come into contact with patients. He definitely couldn't let Xiaoyue go if it was an infectious disease.
"Viral colds are also accompanied by diarrhea."
An Xiaoyue knew that Fu Shengyang wouldn't let her go, but she couldn't let Lingxi go to the hospital alone just because she was pregnant. Difficulties could be overcome, let alone the fact that she was a medical student.
"I will take precautions, wear a mask and gloves, and disinfect frequently."
Her eyes, brimming with tears, were filled with pleading.
Fu Shengyang softened and agreed, "Wait for me a moment, I'll change my clothes, then we'll go together."
"No!" Zhong Lingxi, on the other end of the phone, strongly objected after hearing the couple's conversation.
The CEO is coming. What will become of her reputation? If the CEO sees what's going on at home, won't her work ability be questioned?
"Xiaoyue, I'm calling 120 right now. See you at the hospital. Don't come to my house."
However, Xiaoyue was stubborn. "I don't believe you. You've been lying at home for so long without calling an ambulance. I want to see you go to the hospital myself and get the medicine injected into your body before I feel at ease."
Fu Shengyang prepared protective gear and then drove to Shuixieju to pick up Xiaoyue.
Before their car even reached the gate of Fu Garden, the tall gate slowly opened.
An Xiaoyue was still wondering how the security personnel knew she was in a hurry to leave.
As the gate slowly opened, a car eagerly squeezed in.
Using the streetlights on both sides of the road, An Xiaoyue noticed that the person sitting in the driver's seat was Ji Yubai.
Ji Yubai also saw the two people about to leave. He parked his Bentley in front of Fu Shengyang's car, blocking their way, and stuck his head out, asking, "Where are you going?"
Fu Shengyang was unsure whether to tell Ji Yubai, so he looked to Xiaoyue beside him for her opinion.
An Xiaoyue shook her head. Lingxi is already sick, so it's better not to let Ji Yubai go over, lest Lingxi's headache worsen.
"I have some urgent business to attend to," Fu Shengyang replied casually.
Ji Yubai noticed that his sister-in-law, who always sat in the back seat, was sitting in the front passenger seat. Both of them were wearing masks. Was Grandpa Fu sick?
That's a big deal, it can't be delayed.
Thinking of this, he immediately drove his car to the side to make way.
As Fu Shengyang's car drove off, he turned his car around and followed closely behind.
He still remembered Grandpa Fu's illness before the New Year. When people get old, they especially like to go to the hospital after being rescued and hospitalized.
With his sister-in-law pregnant, Sheng Yang will definitely be too busy to manage everything by himself.
If he goes along, he can help run errands and lend a hand.
Fu Shengyang drove for quite a while, and An Xiaoyue was worried about Zhong Lingxi's condition, wondering if she would get dehydrated from diarrhea.
Suddenly, Fu Shengyang said, "Yu Bai is following along."
An Xiaoyue's gaze fell on the rearview mirror, and sure enough, there was a blue car behind her.
"We're almost at Lingxi's house. He's already dropped Lingxi off before, so he probably already guessed we're going to look for her..."
Before An Xiaoyue could finish speaking, she saw Zhong Lingxi standing by the roadside.
Spring was in full bloom, and the temperature had already warmed up, but Lingxi was still wrapped in a long trench coat, with the hood of a sports hoodie worn underneath.
It's clear that Lingxi is very sensitive to the cold; she's probably warm inside but cold outside.
When I told her to wait at home, she actually ran downstairs by herself.
As soon as Fu Shengyang's car came to a complete stop, Xiaoyue didn't wait for Fu Shengyang to open the door; she pushed the car door open herself.
As soon as An Xiaoyue got out of the car, she met Zhong Lingxi's eyes, which were red and teary from a fever, and her lips, which were dry and chapped. No matter how angry she was, she couldn't say a word of reproach.
She felt sorry for Lingxi, and her movements became much gentler as she took Lingxi's arm. "Let's go to the hospital."
Fu Shengyang had already opened the back door and was holding the roof to prevent Xiaoyue and Zhong Lingxi from hitting their heads.
An Xiaoyue had just helped Zhong Lingxi take a few steps when Ji Yubai rushed up.
Without saying a word, he bent down and hugged Zhong Lingxi's back and knees, lifting the unsuspecting person off the ground.
The sudden action startled Zhong Lingxi, who asked in a hoarse voice, "What are you doing?"
When Ji Yubai hugged her, Zhong Lingxi felt her brain throbbing and her scalp tingling with pain; all her muscles ached and she almost couldn't keep up with her pelvic floor muscles.
"Haha~ That's a classic croaky voice!"
Ji Yubai's smile vanished the moment he met Zhong Lingxi's tightly pursed lips, and he adopted a serious tone.
"Your sister-in-law is pregnant. Do you want to infect her with your disease? It's safer for you to ride in my car."
Zhong Lingxi turned her eyes to look at Xiaoyue's abdomen, which was the lucky spot everyone was hoping for.
She had no choice but to comply with Ji Yubai's wishes, saying, "Thank you, Mr. Ji."
"Hmph~ At least you have a conscience." Ji Yubai, holding the person, turned and walked towards his car.
After watching Sheng Yang's taillights trail behind him the whole way, it was finally his turn to drive ahead.
A blue Bentley drove past Fu Shengyang's car, and a command came from inside: "Stay close to me!"
His tone was incredibly smug.
An Xiaoyue's eyes twitched as she watched the car fly away.
I wonder if her decision to let go and allow Ji Yubai to take Lingxi away harmed Lingxi?
Inside the Bentley.
Ji Yubai's car was moving fast, but it was still relatively stable.
Suddenly, the car changed lanes, and Lingxi felt a churning in her stomach. Fortunately, she had already emptied her stomach and there was nothing left to vomit.
She held her head in her hands and leaned weakly against the car window. "Drive slower. You changed lanes too fast. It's giving me a headache."
After saying just one short sentence, Zhong Lingxi felt so sore that she wanted to reach into her throat and clean it out.
It hurts so much! It's so uncomfortable!
"I'll drive faster, we'll get to the hospital soon, and the doctor will give you some medicine and the pain will go away." Ji Yubai had his reasons for doing this.
Zhong Lingxi endured the pain until she felt dizzy and disoriented. She really didn't know if Ji Yubai had come to save her or to send her to heaven early as an angel.
Her throat was so sore that she couldn't speak, so she could only pound on the car door with her hands, forcing Ji Yubai to drive slower.
"Don't be impulsive, don't jump out of the car. I'll just slow down." Ji Yubai misunderstood her meaning, but by sheer luck, he obediently reduced the car's speed.
The Bentley drove straight down the road, and after it came to a stop, Zhong Lingxi felt her splitting headache lessen.
Driving so smoothly to the hospital, Ji Yubai carried the person directly into the emergency room without saying a word.
The emergency room was bustling in the first half of the night, with no seats available and no wheelchairs vacant. So Ji Yubai carried her and stood at the entrance of the emergency room.
Fu Shengyang and An Xiaoyue went to register.
Zhong Lingxi looked at Ji Yubai in front of her. His smooth skin was covered with a tight jawline, and she estimated that he was almost exhausted.
There were no empty chairs around, and her throat hurt. Fortunately, the two were close together, so she said in a nasal voice, "President Ji, please put me down so I can stand."
"That's it," Ji Yubai insisted.
Having finally managed to hold him in my arms, putting him down is absolutely out of the question!
Zhong Lingxi: "My leg hurts from your grip."
Ji Yubai lowered his eyes, and sure enough, he gripped her knees tightly with his fingers to gain leverage. "Then I'll carry you on my back, and you can lean on my shoulder."
Zhong Lingxi had no other choice but to pat his back and speak through the pain in her throat.
"Ji Yubai, I want to stand, please stand up and listen to what I have to say!"
The words Sheng Yang had said that morning suddenly echoed in his ears.
If you truly love her, you should love her in a way that she can accept.
Yes, he should listen to what she wants.
Ji Yubai squatted down and gently placed the person on the ground. "I'm sorry."
Zhong Lingxi found this apology completely baffling.
Surprised gazes fell on Ji Yubai's face, but he kept his eyes fixed on the information of the waiting patients on the screen.
Zhong Lingxi didn't understand why he was suddenly so easy to talk to and even apologized. Was it because she had been too harsh earlier?
Before she could investigate further, the announcement was already playing: "Next patient, Zhong Lingxi is waiting."
She didn't want Ji Yubai to come in with her. If Ji Yubai knew that she had a cold and diarrhea, he would definitely laugh at her, and she didn't want to give him that chance.
"I'll go in by myself in a bit. You wait here for Xiaoyue and the others."
When she opened her mouth again, Zhong Lingxi felt as if her lips were almost stuck to her gums, and her mouth was painfully dry.
Ji Yubai looked at her face, his gaze falling on her pale, withered lips, and agreed, "Okay, I'll take you to the door."
Zhong Lingxi was suspicious; the person in front of her was somewhat different from Ji Yubai, whom she had met some time ago.
After waiting a few more minutes, the patient who went in before me came out with the doctor's test report.
Ji Yubai kept his word and closed the door after she went in, without following her in.
In the examination room, the doctor asked about the situation in detail.
She was diagnosed with dehydration. We prescribed electrolyte replacement fluids and tests, and told her to get the IV fluids after the blood test, and to do the stool test if the stool sample was positive, otherwise wait.