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Chapter 243: Showing Off
Chapter 243: Showing Off
Wen Wan knew that Zhou Chenglei was sitting there, and she felt even less tired, becoming more focused on her translation work.
In this ward, only the two of them were awake, giving her a strange sense of closeness.
She felt Zhou Chenglei's gaze on her.
Instinctively, she straightened her back and focused intently on her book.
After an unknown period of time, Wen Wan stood up to drink some water and couldn't help but sneak a glance at Zhou Chenglei.
She then discovered that Zhou Chenglei was sitting there, staring at Jiang Xia's sleeping face, just watching without blinking.
His hand was also holding Jiang Xia's, unconsciously playing with her fingertips.
Wen Wan: "..."
At that moment, Jiang Xia suddenly pulled her other arm into the blanket, and he quickly tucked her other arm in as well, carefully pulling the blanket up to her shoulders, and then went to close the window, leaving only a small gap for ventilation.
With autumn setting in, the temperature dropped significantly at night.
Returning, he rested his head on his bent arm and dozed off on the edge of the bed, with his other long arm outside the blanket, right at Jiang Xia's waist, in a protective posture.
Jiang Xia slept like a child, falling asleep instantly and deeply, but she would move around in her sleep. However, when she held something or someone embraced her, she slept quietly.
Now, it was impossible to hold her, so he could only drape his arm over her, giving her a sense of security.
Wen Wan put down her water cup and suddenly lost her motivation to translate. She put away her book, lay down, and fell asleep.
At 2 AM, Jiang Xia woke up.
The kind of wakefulness that couldn't be soothed back to sleep.
She woke up and found herself lying on the hospital bed.
Zhou Chenglei patted her gently, "Go back to sleep."
Jiang Xia sat up, got off the bed, and whispered, "Why are you sitting up? Lie back down and sleep."
Zhou Chenglei wanted to say that he could sleep sitting up, but knowing it wouldn't help, he obediently lay back down.
Jiang Xia sat back in the chair, feeling his forehead, which didn't seem hot. She then touched the back of his neck and the palm of his hand.
Sometimes, a fever might not be noticeable on the forehead, but it can be felt on the back of the neck and palm.
After checking herself, she touched her own forehead again and then touched his.
It seemed like he had a fever, but then again, maybe not. She was a bit uncertain.
Zhou Chenglei: "There's no fever. It's just a minor injury, I'm not as weak as you think..."
Jiang Xia looked at him.
Zhou Chenglei obediently closed his mouth and let her take his temperature.
Just then, a nurse came to check on the patients. Seeing Jiang Xia's actions, she assumed Zhou Chenglei had a fever and handed her a thermometer while asking Jiang Xia, "Is he having a fever?"
Jiang Xia retracted her hand, took the thermometer, and smiled, "It seems like he does, but then again, maybe not. I'm a bit uncertain."
"Then let's take his temperature."
"Okay." Jiang Xia smiled and took the thermometer, indicating for Zhou Chenglei to lift his arm, and she inserted the thermometer under his armpit, asking him to hold it tightly.
The senior nurse walked over to the isolation bed to take Zhou Guohua's temperature.
Wen Wan had just fallen asleep, so she was unaware of what was happening.
After inserting the thermometer, the nurse left.
A while later, she returned to retrieve the thermometer.
"No fever," the nurse said after checking the thermometer and speaking to Jiang Xia.
Then she went to retrieve Zhou Guohua's thermometer.
38.2 degrees Celsius.
A low-grade fever.
Not a major issue.
However, his loved one was carefree, sleeping soundly.
The patient in the neighboring bed had only one blood hole, and they were worried, suspecting a fever and repeatedly checking.
The senior nurse mentally scoffed and left after recording the data.
Jiang Xia signaled for Zhou Chenglei to sleep.
Obediently, Zhou Chenglei closed his eyes under Jiang Xia's watchful gaze.
Only when he slept could Jiang Xia feel at ease and rest.
Jiang Xia had already slept for three or four hours and wasn't tired at all, so she sat there, guarding him.
Zhou Chenglei had been waiting for Jiang Xia to fall asleep, but after a long time, seeing that she wasn't sleeping, he realized she wouldn't sleep again, waiting for him to sleep.
Zhou Chenglei had someone by his side for the first time since his injury.
He allowed himself to relax and sleep peacefully, and as he did, he quickly fell asleep.
When Jiang Xia noticed that he was asleep, she also laid down to sleep, hoping to catch some rest.
But she couldn't fall asleep, and at 5:30 AM, Jiang Xia decided to go out to buy breakfast for Zhou Chenglei.
As soon as she stood up, Zhou Chenglei woke up, "Where are you going?"
"To buy breakfast."
"Mom will probably bring some, no need to buy."
Jiang Xia agreed and sat down again, "You can sleep some more."
"Alright." Zhou Chenglei closed his eyes once more.
But then, the nurse came in for her rounds and to change his dressing.
She took out the thermometer to take Zhou Chenglei's temperature.
"I'll do it." Jiang Xia took the initiative and said, "I don't think he has a fever."
The senior nurse said, "Let me check too. I'll record it, and the doctor and the nurse on the next shift will need to see it."
"Okay."
The senior nurse then moved on to the next bed.
Wen Wan was woken up by the commotion and stood up.
The senior nurse noticed Zhou Guohua's flushed face and immediately felt his forehead. She then placed the thermometer under his armpit and turned to Wen Wan, "He's had a high fever, and you didn't notice? Are you here to take care of him or to sleep?"
Wen Wan: "..."
It was truly unfair!
"I stayed up until 2 AM guarding him."
The senior nurse didn't believe her at all. She had been there at 2 AM, and Wen Wan was sleeping like a log. She muttered, "Other companions would know if their loved one had a fever all night. How come you don't know anything?"
After saying this, the senior nurse didn't pay any more attention to Wen Wan and hurried to call the doctor to examine Zhou Guohua.
By the time she returned, it was just enough time to take out the thermometer again.
Wen Wan: "..."
Jiang Xia had slept in Zhou Chenglei's hospital bed for the entire night, why didn't she mention it?
Why was she so nice to Jiang Xia earlier?
Even the hospital nurses were biased and discriminating! Jiang Xia's clothes were all new, and the styles and fabrics were obviously from a large mall, probably the Friendship Mall. Wen Wan had also bought many new clothes after her marriage and no longer relied solely on that white skirt. She had given away that skirt and her old clothes to others.
But there was still a noticeable difference between her new clothes and Jiang Xia's!
The nurse was clearly judging Wen Wan based on her appearance!
The doctor arrived quickly and checked Zhou Guohua's temperature, which was 39.3 degrees Celsius!
Then, the doctor examined his wound, disinfected it, and changed the dressing. The nurse also brought fever-reducing and anti-inflammatory medication for him to take, and started an intravenous infusion.
After examining Zhou Guohua, the doctor turned to Zhou Chenglei's wound. After checking, the doctor said, "The wound is healing well, with no redness or fever. After the intravenous infusion, we'll prescribe some medication for you to take home, and you can be discharged. Remember to come back every two days to change the dressing, and avoid getting the wound wet."
Zhou Chenglei asked, "Can I take the disinfectant medication home and change the dressing myself?"
He was a bit afraid of riding on the back of Jiang Xia's motorcycle.
Doctor: "You can, but if the wound becomes red or develops pus, you must come to the hospital for a check-up."
"Okay."
After the nurse set up the intravenous infusion for Zhou Chenglei, Jiang Xia fetched water for him to wash his face. Then, she called Zhou Mu to tell her that they didn't need her to come, and they would return soon.
Jiang Xia then took a lunch box to bring Zhou Chenglei his breakfast.
Wen Wan, seeing this, did the same to avoid being scolded by the nurse.
However, after Jiang Xia and Zhou Chenglei finished their breakfast, they were discharged, while Wen Wan had to remain in the hospital.
Moreover, Wen Wan had no idea that she would end up staying for the entire National Day holiday, almost missing her opportunity to participate in the Guangzhou Import and Export Fair as a translator.
(End of Chapter)
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