Rebirth in 1986: Unforgettable Regrets

Chapter 937: Chapter 937: Rushed to the Hospital Overnight

Under the dim lighting, Lian Qingxuan supported her weary body and glanced back at Xue Zhiyuan, who was snoring on the bed, his brows almost knit together.

Forget it, don’t bother with a drunkard.

Lian Qingxuan sighed, went to the bathroom for a soak, and upon removing her robe, discovered bruises on her body, either bitten or sucked out, which at the time only felt slightly painful, but now looked shocking.

The warm water was still steaming, and Lian Qingxuan comfortably soaked in the bathtub, feeling every pore had opened up, feeling extremely relaxed.

She leaned against the bathtub, as steam rose, and her mind was continuously filled with Tang Yue’s words to her.

"Sister Xuan, you are still young."

"No, you are only one-third through your life, whether you continue on or choose to separate, you need to think clearly. Considering your current state, even if you don’t divorce, it may not be good for the children."

"Sister Xuan, you can use your heart to see and feel whether divorce makes you happier or staying together does."

"Life is long, why be miserable and unhappy every day?"

"Sister Xuan, you’re just over thirty, you still have so many good years ahead, decide whether to talk it over with him if you want to stay together, or cut it off quickly if you want to separate."

To separate, or continue together?

Lian Qingxuan’s mind was in turmoil, nearly falling asleep in the water, and upon groggily opening her eyes, discovered the water in the bathtub had already turned cold.

She quickly got out, dried her hair, made her body clean and dry, and then returned to rest on the bed, lying only on the edge.

The weather was a bit chilly, and when Lian Qingxuan pulled the quilt, she accidentally touched Xue Zhiyuan and realized his body was frighteningly hot.

Lian Qingxuan quickly sat up and reached out to touch his forehead.

"So hot."

Lian Qingxuan didn’t even need a thermometer; he was burning up, definitely a high fever.

"Zhiyuan." Lian Qingxuan was now wide awake, pushing Xue Zhiyuan while shouting, "Zhiyuan, you have a high fever; you need to go to the hospital now."

Unable to move him or wake him, Lian Qingxuan simply found clothes to change into, and dressed Xue Zhiyuan, who was already in a feverish haze and sleeping deeply, making dressing him not easy.

After finally getting him dressed, Lian Qingxuan knocked on her in-laws’ door and informed them of Xue Zhiyuan’s high fever.

Mrs. Xue, upon hearing that her son had a high fever, was visibly displeased and scolded Lian Qingxuan, questioning how she had been taking care of her son.

Lian Qingxuan was speechless, thinking of sending Xue Zhiyuan to the hospital first, and refrained from saying much.

The commotion at home was big; worried about the two children, Lian Qingxuan made a point to check on them before leaving. Xianxian was sound asleep, not waking, but Xiao Yu had woken up, walking halfway in pajamas.

"Xiao Yu, you quickly go back to sleep, go to school with your sister tomorrow. Your dad suddenly has a high fever, and mom needs to go to the hospital to care for him, okay?" Lian Qingxuan gently guided Xue Yu back to bed to rest, while downstairs Mrs. Xue’s yelling could be heard.

"Mom, you go quickly, grandma’s going to scold you again." Xue Yu said understandingly, "I’ll wake my sister up for school in the morning."

"Xiao Yu, be good, go to sleep." Lian Qingxuan gently rubbed her son’s head and hurried downstairs.

Sprinting all the way to the hospital, hearing that Xue Zhiyuan’s fever was nearly forty degrees, Mrs. Xue scolded Lian Qingxuan even more, saying, "Didn’t you notice Zhiyuan didn’t feel well?"

"What kind of wife are you?"

Mrs. Xue grumbled incessantly.

Lian Qingxuan hung her head, sitting by the bedside watching the sleeping Xue Zhiyuan, reflecting on earlier when he had forced intimacy, body already slightly feverish and wondering why the illness came on so fiercely.

Accustomed to her mother-in-law’s scolding, Lian Qingxuan didn’t bother responding; she knew as long as she didn’t, Mrs. Xue would eventually tire of scolding.

As expected, Mrs. Xue scolded for a while, then seeing her son was fine and getting an IV, she went home to rest after repeatedly reminding Lian Qingxuan, "Take good care of Zhiyuan, if he wants anything, call home and I’ll have the aunt make it."

"Yes."

Lian Qingxuan nodded in response, feeling dizzy, unsure if it was from the scolding or lack of sleep.

Finally quiet, Lian Qingxuan stayed by the IV until it finished before resting her head on the bedside.

Dawn broke; the glaring light and her posture made Lian Qingxuan uncomfortable. Lifting her head, she instinctively reached out to touch Xue Zhiyuan’s forehead; the fever had reduced, no longer as frightening as last night.

Lian Qingxuan fetched hot water, washed her face, and seeing the time not yet seven, quickly called home fearing Xiao Yu and Xianxian overslept and didn’t go to school.

"How’s Zhiyuan? What does he want for breakfast?" Mrs. Xue immediately asked upon hearing Lian Qingxuan.

"Zhiyuan hasn’t woken yet."

Lian Qingxuan replied simply to Mrs. Xue, "His fever’s come down, the doctor hasn’t checked either. Mom, did Xiao Yu and Xianxian get up? Have they gone to school?"

"They went." Mrs. Xue hung up quickly, having slept little last night, still quite tired; if it weren’t for the ringing phone, she wouldn’t have bothered getting up. She instructed the aunt to prepare breakfast and went back to sleep.

After hanging up with Mrs. Xue, Lian Qingxuan called Xiangquan Lake Villa.

Tang Yue was leaving Sea City today; she was sorry she couldn’t see her off, although she originally planned to.

"No problem, Sister Xuan, caregiving comes first." Tang Yue hung up, her eyes fluttering; last night having fallen into the lake, caught in cold water during this cold season, getting sick overnight seemed normal, regrettably keeping Sister Xuan up all night; she must not have rested well.

"Xiao Yue, next time you’re in Sea City, we sisters will have a good catch-up." Lian Qingxuan’s voice held fatigue, even trying to hide it, Tang Yue could sense something amiss; she asked, "Sister Xuan, have you caught a chill? Are you okay? Remember to take care of yourself even when caring for others."

"I’m fine, no worries." Lian Qingxuan felt warmth, and after ending the call with Tang Yue, she massaged her temples, possibly catching a cold herself.

Lian Qingxuan shook her head, realizing it was still early with Xue Zhiyuan yet awake; she headed downstairs to buy some cold medicine to swallow.

Just returning to the room, a cup suddenly flew at her: "Lian Qingxuan, where have you been? I’m starving, go buy me something to eat."