Hospitalized Again (III)

Fortunately, the doctor emerged at that moment. Otherwise, Qidong might have to continue discussing a woman's tolerance for pain with the young master.

The doctor came to them with the medical records. "The patient has historical stomach problems, didn't you know that? You should've paid attention to her mealtimes. What time is it already? She's not had her lunch, so how could it not act up?"

Mu Jinchen was silent and sullen. "Yes, it's our fault," Qidong quickly answered. "How's the patient?" 

"Emergency treatment has been administered; the stomach cramps are quite serious. She'll have to get an IV1 and can only ingest liquid food for the next two days. She has to be monitored. You young people shouldn't neglect your health…"

The doctor continued to ramble.

Qidong noticed that the young master's face grew darker and darker. He found an opportunity and interjected, "Can we see the patient now?"

"Go ahead."

"Thank you, Doctor."

When Mu Jinchen and Qidong entered the ward, Wushuang was lying weakly on the hospital bed. A tube was inserted into a vein on her hand, and the upturned bag slowly dripped fluid into her veins.

Her face was as white as a sheet of paper. When she saw them, she adjusted her position and smiled sheepishly. "Apologies, I've troubled you again."

Mu Jinchen went over and adjusted the pillow behind her. "No trouble at all. Lie down. Why didn't you say something when your stomach got upset?"

He had heard from the doctor that she had historical stomach problems and felt uneasy after when she heard it.

Jun Xiang had mentioned last night that she suffered internal bleeding in the stomach from alcohol overdose due to the situation with Tang Mubai. Mu Jinchen deduced that this was the root cause of the illness.

"It's an old problem, and I thought it wasn't going to be an issue… Anyhow, my apologies, Mister Mu. You must be busy. There are medical workers here to take care of me, so please don't let me delay you."

Her stomach was problematic to begin with, but she did not expect it to be this serious. She thought she could just bear with it and it would go away once she got a quick bite. Who knew it would turn out like this.

Mu Jinchen thought for a moment; he knew nothing about caring for a sick person, that was for sure. He then called Qidong over. "Have Aunt Wu come over, and have her bring some food that's suitable for someone with stomach problems."

"Yes," Qidong answered and left to make the arrangements.

Aunt Wu was a servant of the Mu family. She was transferred from the old manor and took care of his daily living and meals. She watched him grow up as well. Aunt Wu had been responsible for Mu Jinchen's housekeeping when he was abroad.

"You don't have to trouble yourself. There are medical workers here." Wushuang was a person that hated troubling others with her problems, no matter large or small. She was used to handling everything independently. Unless it was a close friend like Su Ran, she rarely troubled others.

"Do you always put on such a brave front?" His tone was not too pleased. He felt strange as he stared at her pale but determined face. 

He thought that a girl would be at least more reliant especially when she was ill yet she was not. Unless she was completely immobilized and had no choice, she would endure it silently. Based on his logic, such delicate and pretty girls would not act like this.

She must have suffered many hardships to have built such a strong character.

Wushuang felt wronged when she heard his words. What girl would not want to be a princess in an ivory tower—oblivious to worldly affairs—to be dotted upon her entire life?

Could she?

Wushuang's tone changed and grew more distant as she asserted, "My affairs are of no concern to you, Mister Mu. However, I'm ever grateful to you. You may leave now."