But he did not expect that when he came back, Auntie Wang said that Jin Xiu had fallen sick.

Perhaps a night of shock, worry, cold, left her unable to bear it any longer, when Zuo Zhen came back, she was still in deep sleep, and having a high fever. Auntie Wang was pacing around the entire place, Er Ye, when she laid down, she was still alright, just now I came over to wake her but her fever was burning up, she was in a daze.

Zuo Zhen sat by the bed and felt Jin Xius forehead, everywhere he touched was hot. He had known this silly thing couldnt take care of herself, on a cold night in December, she dared to wear only a dress and shawl to squat outdoors for an entire night, it would be strange if she didnt fall ill.

You take care of Jin Xiu. Zuo Zhen ordered Auntie Wang, Soothe her with an ice pack, Ill call the doctor over. If Tang Hai looks for me, ask him to wait a while downstairs.

He hand on his hands many matters that required his urgent attention, yet he did not have time to sit down for a meal or take a nap, but Jin Xiu was so ill, how could he leave her alone? Leaving her in the hands of others, he could not put his heart at ease.

Ever since he met Jin Xiu, helping her, taking care of her, seemed to become a habit, to be honest, he didnt know why either.

It was not as if he had not met better women than Jin Xiu, in terms of beauty, background, intelligence, Jin Xiu was definitely not the most outstanding. But he seemed to be under a spell, time and again making exceptions for her, losing his composure, it was not on purpose, it was baffling why he acted that way.

When Jin Xiu awoke, the sky outside was dark, there was a lamp by her bed, softly glowing, Auntie Wang was leaning against the bed and sleeping, it seemed wrong, she felt as though she had been sleeping for a long time, why was it still dark outside? Zuo Zhen, why hadnt he returned?

She had a splitting headache, her mouth and tongue were dry, and she felt weak all over. Was she ill? It didnt feel comfortable. Jin Xiu slowly lifted herself up, to take the cup of water from the bedside only to see the packets of medicine beside the cup.

Ah, youre awake. Auntie Wang was awakened by her moments, Do you feel better?

Jin Xiu was confused, What happened to me?

Auntie Wang sighed, Truly, your mind is fried, you had fever, headache and youve been lying here for a day, you didnt know that?

What? Jin Xiu was shocked, looking at the sky, Ive slept for a day? What time was it now, oh no, Er Ye said hed back to take me to visit Ying Shao, it didnt look possible now. How could she fall asleep at a time like that? Ying Shao was the brink of death yet she was here have a good sleep! Jin Xiu could look up from the guilt she felt.

Eat your medicine first. Auntie Wang pressed her down, The doctor said that youve caught a serious cold, youre not to go out these two days, isnt it the same if you wait till you feel better before you go and see Ying Shao? Even if you were to go, its not like you would be of much help. How would I be of not much help? Jin Xiu was upset as she buried her head in her hands, Cant do anything and only know how to create trouble for others.

Auntie Wang said, Whats so bad about that, the things outside, let those men handle them.

Er Yes not back yet? Jin Xiu thought of Zuo Zhen, where was he now?

Auntie Wang laughed, You cant remember anything at all? Er Ye has visited thrice today, looking for a doctor, getting medicine, hes so worried that he paced around the house, you werent aware?

Jin Xiu was stunned, was it, Zuo Zhen actually took time to come back and take care of her.

Its already three, after eating your medicine, sleep well, its still raining outside. Auntie Wang patted Jin Xius hand, Focus on getting well, itll be considered a great help to Er Ye.

From outside the window she heard the faint sound of a cars engine, Jin Xiu widened her eyes, I think I heard Er Yes car, is he back already?

Surely, it was Zuo Zhen.