Chapter 520 Fever?

All attempts to endure.

All the self-numbing strength I had built up crumbled at this moment!

"He actually said something like that to you?"

Wen Ni lowered her head, tears falling continuously onto the windowsill.

“Lu… Jinye… he really is…” Such a proud and aloof person, yet for her sake, he yielded so much…

As she murmured his name, she felt an overwhelming urge to see him immediately.

But she couldn't do it, and she was not capable of doing it!

Whether as a soldier or a doctor, the safety of the people is always the top priority!

Even when their family members are facing life-or-death crises, they find it difficult to go back and be with them, not even for a second!

“He is currently teetering on the brink of life and death, and this is the time when he needs me the most, but I can’t rush back to be with him… I don’t deserve it, I really don’t deserve his sincerity towards me…”

He won't blame you.

Qin Yuan sighed.

"Actually, from the moment you got together with Master Lu, he had already made peace with his childhood self. He won't resent you, and he certainly won't blame Captain Lu or Colonel Lan Tian anymore. Although he sometimes acts stubborn and seems to be at odds with Captain Lu, I know that he has already forgiven them long ago..."

"Mr. Lu's change is all because of you, Miss Wen Ni. Because he loves and cherishes you, he tries to understand you and put himself in your shoes. So, Miss Wen Ni, don't blame yourself or run away. Just continue to be yourself, bravely forging ahead, shouldering your responsibilities and fulfilling your mission!"

"I never expected that you would be the one to tell me these things." The knot in Wen Ni's heart slowly untied. She wiped away her tears, looked at Qin Yuan, and forced a smile. "You are completely different from when I first met you."

"Really? Then I guess it's Miss Wen Ni's appearance that has changed me." Qin Yuan chuckled lightly, but a faint bitterness crept into her smile as she changed her expression. "And that bastard Baron, he's always calling me stupid, and he's always lecturing me with so many high-sounding principles. After listening to him so much, I'm starting to become just like him now..."

He choked up again.

"As long as we're alive, there's always hope." Wen Ni forced a smile. "When we get back, I'll make Baron a prosthetic leg too, just as cool as that colorful one from Venom Fang. When you take Baron out, I guarantee you'll turn heads! You two won't have to worry about finding girlfriends! What do you say?"

"Pfft." Qin Yuan was amused by her. "So flamboyant? Wouldn't that make Baron the dog ecstatic? He loves to show off!"

"It's settled then. I'll have someone order it when I get back."

"Uh-huh."

The atmosphere in the laboratory immediately became much more relaxed.

"Ding ding, ding ding."

Who would ring their lab doorbell in the middle of the night?

Wen Ni and Qin Yuan exchanged a glance, then quickly grabbed a few tissues to wipe their tears.

Open the small window on the door

Standing outside the door was Dr. Li Shiyan.

He was still wearing protective clothing, but he no longer wore a transparent face shield; he only wore a medical mask.

"Wen Ni, I heard from the lunch delivery lady that you didn't eat a single bite of the food she brought you. Plus, you didn't seem to be in a good mood on the phone, so I thought I'd come and check on you. Is the experimental pressure too much? Is there anything we can do to help?"

"No need, Dr. Li, we're fine. We're just a little tired from being locked up here for so long."

Wen Ni had only said a few words when Qin Yuan stood up and blocked the window.

Then he said with a sarcastic laugh, "Thank you for your concern, Dr. Li. Our Miss Wen Ni just missed her boyfriend and was a little heartbroken, but she's fine now!"

"..."

Wen Ni didn't expect Qin Yuan to say that, but what he said wasn't wrong.

Li Shiyan outside the door was silent for two seconds before handing the item sealed in an isolation bag through the window.

"Here are two hot meals. Have some to tide you over. There's also a box of candy. Mu Yang said it's Wen Ni's favorite brand, so I asked a colleague to buy it for me."

"Buying candy? That's unnecessary..."

Qin Yuan was on high alert, and before he could finish his complaint, Wen Ni pulled him away.

"Dr. Li, how are Mu Yang and Ma Weiwei?"

"Don't worry, they are out of danger for now and are still under observation in the observation room."

"That's good, thank you Dr. Li."

"Yes, you're welcome." Li Shiyan nodded and took a few steps back. "Then I'll be going now. Call me anytime if you need anything."

"good."

The small window slowly closed.

Qin Yuan followed behind Wen Ni, chattering on and on, "Why is Li Shiyan so nice to you? How did you two meet? I already told you you have a boyfriend, why is he still making a fool of himself by sticking around with you? He even buys you candy, and the kind you like!? Something's not right, this man is strange!"

“He’s an attending physician at the medical building. We exchanged a few words before because of something.” Wen Ni took out a boxed lunch and handed it to Qin Yuan. “Stop being so suspicious. Eat something to replenish your energy so you can get back to work.”

"Huh? It's this late, aren't you going to sleep?" Qin Yuan froze, clutching her lunchbox.

"Go to sleep if you're sleepy."

Wen Ni leaned against the safe zone, eating her boxed lunch, her eyes resolute. "I can hold on a little longer."

“Miss Wen Ni, I know you want to come up with a solution as soon as possible so you can go back to see Master Lu. But if you keep going like this, what if you ruin your health by the time Master Lu wakes up?”

"Yes, I will be careful."

"All right……"

The lights in the experimental area came on again, signaling another all-nighter!

First floor lobby

Li Shiyan raised his head and looked at the brightly lit second floor.

He fiddled with the pen cap in his pocket, flipping it back and forth a couple of times, and pursed his lips slightly downwards.

"Dr. Li, you haven't rested yet?" Nurse Xiao Ni returned from rounds in the isolation ward and, following Li Shiyan's gaze, saw the lights on on the second floor. She couldn't help but sigh, "How many nights have you been staying up? I wonder if Wen Ni's body can hold on?"

Li Shiyan nodded, seemingly also deeply moved, "For these infected patients, they really... risked their lives to work hard..."

"Yes, cough cough cough!" Nurse Xiao Ni suddenly coughed twice.

"Why are you coughing?" Dr. Li looked over. "Go and rest. A number of medical staff have already fallen ill. You must be careful not to get infected."

"Who knows, my throat suddenly got itchy." Nurse Ni clutched her rounds logbook nervously. "I'll go back to sleep now, Dr. Li, you should get some rest too!"

"Um."

As the sound of footsteps faded away, the medical building gradually fell into the stillness of the night.

The next morning

Wen Ni was awakened by Qin Yuan's cough.

She put on her protective suit immediately before going to check on Qin Yuan's condition!

"What's going on!?"

“Miss Wen Ni…” Qin Yuan propped herself up on the folding bed, covering her forehead with one hand. “I think I have a fever.”