Mistaken ‘O’ is a Crazy Gorgeous Boss - Chapter 66

In the ultra-luxury SVIP ward of Haicheng’s Elva Private Hospital, an alpha lay quietly on the hospital bed, her limbs wrapped in bandages, a small patch of gauze adhered to her porcelain-white right cheek. Her lips were rosy, and her chest rose and fell steadily with her calm breathing.

If one ignored the bandages, she appeared almost as if she were merely asleep, just like any other day.

But that was not the case. This was already her fifth day in the hospital. From the moment she was rescued until now, Qu Zhen had been asleep for five full days.

To the right of the bed stood a rattan chair, where Shen Zhikou sat. She picked up a cotton swab from the bedside table, moistened it with water, and gently dabbed it on the alpha’s lips. Her movements were tender, and as she leaned forward, the icy aura around her melted away, her gaze soft and lingering, as if she were looking at a treasure she held dear.

Moisture spread, making the alpha’s thin lips glisten, yet her eyes remained closed, showing no sign of waking.

“Zhenzhen.”

Before pulling away, Shen Zhikou leaned down and kissed her forehead, her tone as gentle as if coaxing a child. “If you’ve rested enough, won’t you wake up soon? I miss you so much, Zhenzhen. So, so much.”

The medical team standing nearby all lowered their eyes to the floor, not daring to pry into their employer’s affairs. Among them, the beta specialist who had worked with Shen Yunxi the longest couldn’t help but sigh inwardly at the wonders of love. It was perhaps the most mysterious weapon in the world, capable of transforming a person so profoundly.

In the six years she had followed President Shen, she had never seen her so distraught, nor had she ever witnessed the usually frosty Shen Yunxi display such tenderness.

Lost in her thoughts, the specialist’s furrowed brow gradually relaxed.

Only when Shen Yunxi’s cold gaze fell upon them did the medical team, who had been striving to remain as inconspicuous as possible, finally lift their heads to report the results of the various examinations.

After each of the six experts had carefully detailed their findings, the lead representative spoke respectfully, “President Shen, Miss Qu’s condition is stable. She is fortunate the impact to the back of her head from a small stone caused no significant harm. The injuries to her limbs will heal with about half a month of recuperation, and there are no signs of damage to her internal organs. Her gland’s pheromone secretion also remains within normal levels.”

She chose her words carefully. “The reason Miss Qu has not yet awakened may be related to the four hours she was trapped. All you need to do, President Shen, is wait patiently and ensure her physiological needs are met. She will wake when she is ready.”

Shen Yunxi watched them calmly, like a flawless jade statue.

Everyone bowed their heads, none daring to speak up or offer suggestions. Just as the atmosphere in the room grew tense again and the wind and rain outside intensified, the door was pushed open. Yan Shuang, clad in a black overcoat, and Jin Ling, wearing a white cloak, stepped in slowly.

The medical team discreetly withdrew, allowing the stagnant air in the room to circulate once more.

Both visitors carried fruit baskets and bouquets of fresh flowers. Yan Shuang placed the two bouquets by the bedside and glanced at her friend, who had been keeping vigil for five days.

“Yunxi, you can’t go on like this,” Yan Shuang said. “Get some proper rest tonight. You’ve barely slept for five nights.”

Jin Ling also looked at her with concern. “That’s right, Sister Yunxi. When Miss Qu wakes up and finds out you’ve been watching over her day and night without rest, she’ll be heartbroken.”

Aside from the hospital bed where Qu Zhen was sleeping, there was also an expensive and comfortable caregiver bed in the room. The quilt and pillow on it were neatly folded, appearing as if they were brand new and had never been used.

Shen Yunxi remained silent.

“Perhaps Miss Qu will wake up tonight,” Jin Ling said. “Sister Yunxi, you need to take care of yourself too. Don’t let her worry about you even while she’s asleep.”

Raindrops brushed against the window, leaving faint traces. The Omega sitting by the bedside was as slender and fragile as a flower bud in a storm. Her eyes were heavy, and only when she looked at the Alpha on the bed did a glimmer of tenderness flicker in her captivating peach-blossom eyes.

“Mhm,” she responded.

“I’ll take that as a promise. When we come back tomorrow, I hope you’ll look a little better. Otherwise, it’ll be hard to tell who’s the rescued patient, you or her.”

Jin Ling didn’t reply, instead lowering her head to check her phone. When she finished replying to a message by the windowsill and turned to look at the person on the bed, she caught a faint, almost imperceptible movement of the Alpha’s left pinky finger.

“Sister Yunxi-”

The rest of her words were abruptly cut off as Jin Ling noticed a glistening tear sliding down Shen Yunxi’s cheek.

Shen Yunxi had also sensed it, the Alpha, who had been unconscious for five days, was finally showing signs of waking.

The rain intensified, thunder rumbled, and raindrops swelled to the size of hailstones, pounding the ground and splashing in ripples.

Yan Shuang was the first to press the emergency call button in the room. The Alpha on the bed half-opened her eyes, and when her gaze met Shen Yunxi’s, she seemed to have reached some reassuring conclusion before sinking back into a deep sleep.

…

Qu Zhen truly woke up at noon on the sixth day.

Just like the last time, her eyelashes fluttered, and as soon as she opened her eyes, she met Shen Zhikou’s gaze. Her mind instinctively recalled many scenes from before. She stared fixedly at Shen Zhikou, and after what felt like an eternity, her hoarse voice finally broke the silence.

“Si… Sister.”

As soon as she spoke, Shen Zhikou leaned in closer. The redness in her eyes was evident, clearly from lack of rest. Moreover, Qu Zhen noticed that the lover she had carefully nurtured for two months seemed to have grown as thin as when they first met, like a lily of the valley that had once been vibrant and full of life, now closing its petals and retreating into a bud.

Her heart felt as if it had been tugged by a thread, aching unbearably, completely overwhelmed.

“Sister… you’ve lost weight.”

Her lips were kissed, and Qu Zhen tasted Shen Zhikou’s tears, salty like sea salt, yet it made her heart ache even more. Her hands were wrapped in bandages, but she mustered the strength to lift her head, gently kissing away Shen Zhikou’s tears one by one.

“Don’t cry, Sister,” she whispered, kissing the corner of her lips. “I’m fine.”

Shen Zhikou bent down and hugged her as if holding a cherished doll. She didn’t speak, holding her for a long time as if to confirm her presence. Then, as if punishing her, she bit the Alpha’s lips again, like a kitten masking its heartache, leaving a faint mark at the corner of her mouth.

“Zhenzhen.”

“Mhm,” Qu Zhen’s eyes were also slightly moist. “I made Sister worry, so it’s okay if you’re angry. I’ll comfort you, as long as you don’t cry.”

Shen Zhikou lifted her head and looked at her, her gaze complex, as if they had shared a deep bond and emotions long before. After a long while, she buried her face in Qu Zhen’s shoulder, her voice barely audible.

“I’m not angry.”

“But don’t leave me behind again, leaving me all alone in the same place.”

Qu Zhen’s eyes glistened with moisture as she replied, “Okay.”