Transmigrated as the Chongxi Wife of a Critically Ill Young Lady - Chapter 19.2

Chapter 19.2 (1)

When Cen Xia came to her senses, she rushed over in a second. She picked her up from the ground and held her in her arms. The cake that she had been holding all the way was also thrown in the rain. Tang Shaoyun picked it up from the ground and held it.

Ji Wanqing’s body was freezing. Her eyes couldn’t focus. She just wanted to see her face clearly, again and again.

Cen Xia said, “Sister, it’s okay. We’re home. We’re home…”

She held her and walked into the house. Tang Shaoyun followed behind. The servants came out to greet them.

“Miss, Miss, what’s wrong with you?”

Cen Xia looked at them.

A girl said, “Miss went out and didn’t want us to follow her!”

Cen Xia didn’t say anything. She carried Ji Wanqing upstairs. Tang Shaoyun also followed them.

The sound of the key unlocking the door was heard. The little ragdoll cat was pawing at the door from the inside. Cen Xia carried Ji Wanqing in. The little creature was circling her feet, wagging its tail happily. After a while, it trotted to the front, occasionally looking back at them. Seeing that they were about to reach the sofa, it jumped up and crouched on the armrest.

Ji Wanqing was completely soaked. Cen Xia was also wet. Tang Shaoyun put the cake on the coffee table. Ji Wanqing kept staring at it. She could finally see things clearly.

Cen Xia looked at it and said to Tang Shaoyun, “Brother Tang, can you ask that Dr. Yan to come over again?”

Tang Shaoyun nodded and instinctively glanced at Ji Wanqing.

Cen Xia said, “Is there any way you can keep the people from the Ji family from coming to the house for the next few days?”

Tang Shaoyun thought for a moment. He said, “I’ll bring my laptop and guard the door!”

Cen Xia was confused, but she didn’t ask further. She just said, “Okay, thank you for your hard work. When Sister gets better, I’ll ask her to give you a raise!”

Tang Shaoyun was about to leave. Cen Xia stopped him, went to the storage cabinet, and got a dry towel for him. She said, “Thank you, Brother Tang!”

Tang Shaoyun took the towel and left. Only the two of them were left in the room. Ji Wanqing was completely soaked and lying on the sofa. Little Shanqing was crouching by her head, licking her wet hair with its tongue.

Cen Xia said, “Qingqing, you watch Sister. I’ll go to the bathroom and run some hot water!”

The little one meowed. Cen Xia was about to go, but Ji Wanqing’s fingertips lightly tugged on her clothes.

Cen Xia paused. She hugged her again and gently patted her shoulder, comforting her repeatedly. She said, “Sister, be good. You’re all wet. You’ll catch a cold if you stay like this!”

After she coaxed her for a while, she put her back on the sofa cushion. Ji Wanqing’s gaze fell on the plastic bag on the coffee table.

Cen Xia said, “After we take a bath, shall we eat the cake?”

Ji Wanqing didn’t respond. She just stared at the cake.

Cen Xia took the bag and placed it in her arms. She said, “Then, Sister, you watch the cake and don’t let Shanqing ruin it. I’ll go get ready, and we’ll take a hot bath?”

Ji Wanqing held the cake and didn’t cling to her anymore. Cen Xia quickly went to the bathroom, ran the water, and got her a change of clothes. When she came out, Ji Wanqing was grabbing the crumbled cake with her bare hands and stuffing it into her mouth, one bite at a time.

Her hands were covered in dirt, which was mixed in with the cake and swallowed.

Cen Xia’s steps faltered. She looked at her and tears instantly fell.

She pounced on her and hugged Ji Wanqing, sobbing. “Sister, don’t be like this. Can we eat it after we take a bath? After we take a bath, okay?”

Cen Xia knew that Ji Wanqing usually loved to be clean. Her body was weak, but as long as she sweated a lot, she would have to take a bath. But at this moment, she was just holding a piece of crumbled cake and devouring it. But she was such a strong person. What kind of pressure would she have to be under to act so out of control? Cen Xia didn’t dare to think. She didn’t dare to think…

Ji Wanqing slowly understood every word she said. She looked up. Her dim eyes looked at her, filled with broken pieces.

Cen Xia’s tears fell, one by one, hitting her body. Ji Wanqing watched for a long time before she raised her hand. Her cold fingertips touched the tear that hadn’t yet fallen from her chin. She gently tapped it and held it in her palm, looking at it blankly.

Cen Xia choked, repeating over and over again. She said, “Sister, don’t be like this. I’m scared…”

For the first time in this world, she felt scared.

Ji Wanqing struggled to understand every word she said. She heard Cen Xia crying. She said she was scared, but she couldn’t protect her. She didn’t know what to do. She couldn’t even take care of herself. She didn’t know how to take care of her…

After crying for a while, Cen Xia tried her best to suppress the sadness in her heart. She said, “Sister, I’ll carry you to the bath. We’ll wash up and then go to bed and hug Shanqing. When Sister gets better, we’ll go to the kitchen together and make a lot of delicious little cakes!”

She carried her into the bathroom. This was the first time she had seen Ji Wanqing’s body. It was so thin that it made her heart feel cold.

The water in the bathtub was just right. Cen Xia put her in and scooped the clean water to pour over her hair. She opened the shampoo, squeezed it into her palm, and slowly massaged it into her hair, her fingertips working through the strands.

The faint scent of cedar mixed with the warm water filled the room. After she washed her hair, she cupped the shower gel foam and sprinkled it on her neck. Since the two of them hadn’t officially confessed their feelings for each other, her movements were very careful, trying not to touch her sensitive areas.

Ji Wanqing soaked in the water for a while. Her body warmed up a little, and her mind gradually became clearer. She looked up at Cen Xia in front of her.

She was also completely soaked. Her shoulder-length hair was stuck to her collarbone. Her beautiful lychee-shaped eyes were still red from crying, but her sweet smile remained unchanged.

Noticing that she was looking at her, she deliberately curved her index finger and rubbed the foam on the tip of her nose. She said, “Sister, there’s a fee to look at pretty girls. It’s one hundred yuan each time. Pay first before you use it!”

Ji Wanqing didn’t respond. Her gaze followed her hand and landed on her arm. She vaguely remembered the voice she had heard when her consciousness was fading.

—I rode a long way, but this darn weather, it suddenly started raining. I accidentally fell, and my arms and legs are all scraped up. It hurts so much!

—But my face is fine. I made sure to protect it when I fell!

My arms and legs are all scraped up, but my face is fine. She looked at the bruises on her arm. They were clearly from being hit with a blunt object.

Ji Wanqing’s expression changed. She raised her weak arm and reached out to pull her clothes.

Cen Xia said, “Hey, Sister, don’t harass me. We haven’t officially had our wifely rituals yet!”

Ji Wanqing’s hand that had been reaching out pulled back, but she had seen the blood seeping through her shoulder.

When they were almost done washing, Cen Xia rinsed the bubbles off the tip of her nose and tied up her clean hair. She looked at Ji Wanqing’s body, which was hidden in the water.

She had been in a daze just now, but now she was gradually waking up. Cen Xia was still a little embarrassed to directly pull her out of the water. She smiled and looked at Ji Wanqing’s expression.

“Sister, we’re all clean. Should I help you…”

Ji Wanqing paused for a few seconds when she heard this.

Cen Xia was very nervous, but she was also a little expectant.

Ji Wanqing thought for a moment and gently raised her arm.

—You go out and change!

Cen Xia’s eyes showed a moment of disappointment when she heard this, but she quickly hid it. She said, “Sister, then you be careful. If you have any problems, just call me. I’ll be right outside the door!”

Ji Wanqing nodded. Fearing that she was worried, she raised her hand to add.

—Go change your clothes. I’ll be done soon!

Cen Xia said, “Okay!”

She helped her put the bath towel and clothes on the edge of the tub and pointed at the bath brush. “Sister, when you’re done, use this to tap, and I’ll come in!”

She backed out of the bathroom. The moment the door closed, Ji Wanqing buried her face in her hands and began to sob uncontrollably in sorrow.

(3)

Cen Xia changed into dry clothes as quickly as possible and ran back. She said, “Sister, I’m ready. Call me whenever you’re ready!”

Ji Wanqing didn’t respond. She turned the drain valve of the bathtub. As the water level dropped, her body was still trembling slightly. Cen Xia couldn’t hear a response, so she would occasionally call out “Sister.”

Ji Wanqing didn’t respond.

She put her ear against the door and listened to the sound of the water inside. She repeated herself.

“Sister, tell me when you’re ready!”

When the water in the tub was drained, Ji Wanqing used the towel to dry herself. She struggled to put on her clothes. After about ten seconds, she used the bath brush that Cen Xia had left for her to tap the edge of the tub.

The person outside heard the sound and rushed in almost immediately. She ran incredibly fast. Ji Wanqing looked at her with a slightly stern gaze, signaling her to slow down.

After her bath, the color on her face was not as pale as before. There were traces of tears on the corners of her eyes, and a slight redness on both sides of her cheeks.

When Cen Xia carried her out, Yan Shuang had already arrived. Tang Shaoyun knocked on the door and said, “Dr. Yan is here!”

She put her on the bed and said, “Sister, I’ll go open the door!”

Yan Shuang walked in with a medical bag. Tang Shaoyun followed behind him, carrying a large bag of medical equipment.

Yan Shuang saw Cen Xia and politely nodded. “I’m sorry, Miss Cen. The traffic was a bit heavy on the way, so I’m late. How is the young lady?”

Cen Xia said, “She just lay down after her bath. Thank you for your hard work!”

Yan Shuang walked over and politely called out, “Young lady!”

Ji Wanqing raised her hand.

—Thank you for your hard work!

One was warm, and the other was cold, but the words they said meant the same thing.

Yan Shuang finished measuring Ji Wanqing’s vitals and frowned. He thought to himself, It’s a good thing I brought all the equipment with me.

Cen Xia saw his hesitation. She said, “What’s wrong? Does Sister need an IV drip?”

Yan Shuang looked at Ji Wanqing. He said, “She might need one. The young lady has a low fever now. In half an hour, she might fall into a coma.”

Cen Xia paused, then looked at Ji Wanqing and smiled. “Sister, how about we listen to the doctor? I’ve actually tried the IV drip for you last time. It’s not as painful as you think!”

She said this while gesturing on her own arm. “You just tie a rubber band here, and then gently pat the back of your hand, wipe it with some iodine, and the needle goes right in. It’s just a blink of an eye. It doesn’t hurt at all!”

Ji Wanqing’s eyelashes trembled. She didn’t agree or disagree. Cen Xia looked at Yan Shuang. She said, “Dr. Yan, if Sister doesn’t say no, it means she agrees. Hurry up before she changes her mind!”

Yan Shuang: …

Tang Shaoyun: …

She then looked at Ji Wanqing, raised her eyebrows, and ran over to squat by her side. She held her hand to cheer her on.

“Sister, don’t be afraid. I’ll be with you the whole time, just like you were with me last time!”

Ji Wanqing felt a little more at ease. She was actually very resistant to IV drips. A year ago, after that incident, every time she got sick, she would just endure it. She had never actively accepted any treatment for her throat, her legs, or any other part of her body.

But at this moment, looking at her expectant and worried eyes, she still tacitly agreed. Even if she had to lie in bed with no one to care for her, just like last time, and even if the lingering agony had to be replayed, as long as Cen Xia was the one who suggested it, she would find a way to make it happen.

Ten minutes later, with the combined efforts of a doctor and two assistants, Ji Wanqing’s room had been transformed into a hospital room, filled with various medical equipment.

Yan Shuang administered the IV drip to her. After everything was in order, he went downstairs. He was in no hurry to leave and said that there wasn’t much going on at the clinic, so he could stay at the house. Of course, Cen Xia was very happy about this. Ji Wanqing just went along with her wishes.

A few minutes after the IV drip was started, all of her symptoms flared up. Her consciousness gradually entered a semi-comatose state. Cen Xia stayed by her side, holding her hand, and occasionally asking, “Sister, tell me if you need to use the toilet!”

Ji Wanqing would shake her head when she was conscious and wouldn’t answer when she wasn’t.

Tears would uncontrollably overflow from the corners of her eyes when she was in a semi-comatose state. Cen Xia would coax her and say to her, “Sister, don’t cry. Shanqing and I will be with you!”

She would use Shanqing’s pink paw pad to wipe her tears, and Ji Wanqing would stop crying. She was very tired. She wanted to open her eyes and look at her, but she couldn’t wake up.

When it was almost dark, Ji Yanqing came. She rushed to the third floor, wanting to go into Ji Wanqing’s room to see her, but she was blocked by Tang Shaoyun’s desk.

He paused his hands on the keyboard, slowly looked up, and glanced at Ji Yanqing.

“Second Miss, do you need something?”

Ji Yanqing’s pupils were surprised. She crossed her arms and glared at him.

Tang Shaoyun didn’t get a response. He lowered his head and continued to stare at the code in his editor.

Ji Yanqing: !!!

She tightened her fingers into a fist. Her cold and arrogant fox eyes glared at him.

“Get out of the way! Do you believe I’ll smash this broken computer of yours!”

Tang Shaoyun calmly stopped typing on his keyboard. He looked up and glanced at Ji Yanqing again. With an expressionless face, he said, “The company’s database is connected to this. Second Miss, you can decide whether you want to smash it or not!”

Ji Yanqing’s eyes widened. She snorted and said, “That trick might work on my mom, but it’s useless on me. Get lost, don’t make me beat you!”

Tang Shaoyun: …

He wouldn’t use his title as an IT genius to threaten a woman unless it was absolutely necessary.

Director Tang hesitated for a moment, and the sound of his keyboard typing started up again.

Ji Yanqing was furious. She rushed over and knocked the water cup on the computer desk to the ground. The glass cup made a crisp sound. Cen Xia looked at the unconscious Ji Wanqing, tucked the blanket around her, and walked out holding Shanqing.

Tang Shaoyun noticed the door open from the inside and immediately breathed a sigh of relief. He moved his desk to the side, thinking that a battle between two women should be handled by them. His work computer didn’t need to get involved.

Cen Xia walked out. She handed little Shanqing to Director Tang, who was standing beside her, and stood in front of Ji Yanqing, facing her.

Ji Yanqing rolled her eyes in disdain and didn’t even consider her worth a fart.

Cen Xia didn’t mind. She looked into Ji Yanqing’s eyes, her tone uncharacteristically not as gentle and reserved as usual. She said, “Your sister is resting. It’s not convenient for her to see anyone right now. Why don’t you go back first? I’ll tell her when she wakes up!”

Ji Yanqing was too lazy to waste words with her. She took a step forward, preparing to walk past her.

Cen Xia moved her body, blocking her way.

Ji Yanqing said, “Get out of the way!”

Cen Xia didn’t move at all.

Ji Yanqing paused. For the first time, she looked at her directly. She said, “I’m telling you one more time, get out of the way!”

Cen Xia didn’t move. Ji Yanqing raised her hand and slapped the left side of her face with great force.

Ji Wanqing vaguely heard the crisp sound outside. She tried to open her eyes, but her eyelids were too heavy to lift.

Ji Yanqing said, “Are you going to move or not!”

Cen Xia still didn’t move.

She raised her other hand, ready to slap her again. Cen Xia didn’t dodge and didn’t even blink. Ji Yanqing hesitated for a few seconds and slapped the right side of her face again.

Cen Xia’s head buzzed. She looked up at her.

Ji Yanqing asked, “Are you going to move or not?”

Cen Xia didn’t answer. Her clear eyes stared straight at her.

Ji Yanqing wanted to raise her hand again. Cen Xia suddenly grabbed her wrist and pulled it away forcefully. Ji Yanqing stumbled and almost fell.

Cen Xia looked at her, her eyes fixed on hers.

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