Chapter 860: The Female Strategist Who Fears Injections (Part 2)

Chapter 860 -311: The Female Strategist Who Fears Injections (Part 2)

“Daughter, are you still at the company?”

Tian Jinqiong knew that Yan Qiuwen had been working overtime at the office these nights, but it was particularly late today and still no sign of her at home. Out of concern, she called to check on her.

“No, I’m at the hospital.”

Yan Qiuwen told the truth.

“Hospital? What’s wrong?”

Tian Jinqiong immediately got nervous.

“I have a fever, and I’m getting an IV drip.”

“Why didn’t you tell me and your dad? Which hospital are you at? We’re coming over right now.”

Tian Jinqiong knew her daughter was particularly scared of injections. Her willingness to go to the hospital for an IV indicated a high fever.

Yan Qiuwen replied calmly, “Mom, no need, it’s already started. It’ll take at least three hours. You and Dad have to leave for the Social Sciences Academy in the morning, and the tickets are already booked. It’s better to rest early. I’m not a child anymore; I can take care of myself.”

“Daughter, it’s inconvenient to be alone on an IV. You need to drink plenty of hot water when you have a fever. We should still come over.”

Beside Tian Jinqiong, Yan Shiqian also understood the situation and insisted on going to the hospital.

Daughters are a father’s precious one. Even setting aside the inconvenience, just thinking of his daughter bored alone at the hospital, a dad has to go over to chat and keep her company.

Besides, it would be late at night when the infusion finishes, which worried him.

Yan Qiuwen hesitated: “Dad, someone is helping me get hot water.”

“Who?”

“Su Zelin.”

Upon hearing this, both Yan Shiqian and Tian Jinqiong were slightly taken aback. After a brief discussion, they quickly made a decision: “Alright then, since Su Zelin is helping, we won’t come over.”

Su Zelin is fairly reliable; he’s good at conversation, so their daughter certainly won’t be bored. Moreover, after the infusion, he would surely see Yan Qiuwen home, so the parents needn’t worry about their daughter’s safety.

During the infusion, Su Zelin was quite the chatterbox, talking nonstop, so much so that it was impossible for Yan Qiuwen to feel bored.

Having someone who talks so smoothly was nice, but the downside was that this guy liked to take things to extremes, often throwing in risque jokes, leaving Yan Qiuwen speechless.

Throughout the time, he got hot water a few more times, and when Yan Qiuwen needed to use the restroom, he also helped carry the IV bottle to the ladies’ room door, showing a thoughtful touch.

The three hours passed quickly. When the last bottle was halfway done, the old nurse came over to take Yan Qiuwen’s temperature again and frowned: “Forty degrees, it hasn’t fully gone down yet. Did you drink plenty of hot water and urinate earlier?”

“Yes, five cups of water, two restroom visits.”

Yan Qiuwen responded succinctly.

“Then it’s just your constitution. Young lady, I can tell you don’t exercise much normally. You look alright physically, but you should still exercise!”

The old nurse, with good intentions, chattered away: “We need to add more fluid, and remember to drink more hot water and urinate later!”

Forty degrees is still a high fever. Out of responsibility, the hospital couldn’t let a patient leave in that condition.

Left without a choice, they added two more bottles of fluid.

Midnight had passed in no time, Su Zelin was still energetic, but drowsiness was washing over Yan Qiuwen. She wasn’t accustomed to staying up late, and now with illness and the drowsiness-inducing antibiotics in the fever medicine, she managed through the first three bottles, but couldn’t hold out for the last two, slipping into a daze and falling asleep.

“Qiuwen, time to check your temperature!”

Only when Su Zelin’s voice sounded by her ear did Yan Qiuwen suddenly wake up, realizing she had leaned on Su Zelin’s shoulder. At some point, she had a down jacket draped over her, which was Su Zelin’s coat.

When people with a fever receive an infusion, they often feel cold. Those asleep are more prone to feeling chilly, so Su Zelin took off his down jacket to cover her. After all, he’s in good health and can go without wearing a coat for a while.

“Young lady, your boyfriend is really nice to you.”

The passing old nurse praised Su Zelin’s “boyfriend skills,” assuming the two of them were a couple.

Yan Qiuwen wanted to say something, but hesitated and ultimately stayed silent.

After the additional fluid, the fever finally subsided, returning to normal temperature.

When the needle was withdrawn, Yan Qiuwen’s body tensed again, her brows knitted tightly.

Instinctively, she grabbed onto Su Zelin’s arm, and when the needle came out, she let out an enchanting “ah,” which amused Su Zelin.

Qiuwen really is interesting—she fears both the needle going in and the withdrawal, and always has to let out an “ah,” but it’s kind of cute. At that moment, she resembled a little child, her usual cold ice-queen demeanor nowhere in sight.

A girl like this, her boyfriend is bound to be happy in the future…

Su Zelin thought mischievously.

After the needle was removed, Yan Qiuwen felt relieved, finally remembering she was still wearing Su Zelin’s down jacket, and hurriedly returned it to him.

“Thanks, put this on before you catch a cold.”

“Oh, that’s a minor issue.”

Su Zelin pounded his chest like Tarzan: “I exercise regularly, so I’m in great shape. Speaking of which, the nurse wasn’t wrong, Qiuwen, you really should find time to exercise. Eating healthy and a balanced schedule helps maintain the body, but exercise has benefits that those things can’t replace!”

According to Qin Shiqing, Yan Qiuwen hardly exercised during her university years, apart from physical education classes and related school activities. She never exercised on her own.

“Alright, I’ll find time.”

Yan Qiuwen nodded.

Su Zelin wasn’t sure if she took his words to heart, but he could only offer kind advice, unable to force her.

He took out his phone to check the time; it was already after one o’clock.

This infusion lasted almost five hours.