Chapter 94 Midnight [VIP]

Chapter Summary: Seeing her silently shedding tears

We arrived in He Town at 8 p.m.

I had arranged for a private hospital to be booked in advance while I was on the road.

As soon as He Zhiyue and his group arrived at the hospital, they immediately took Mu Zhi to the emergency room, where the doctor began to conduct various examinations on her.

The examination results showed that Mu Zhi did indeed have pulmonary edema.

Fortunately, the symptoms only appeared today, and the patient was brought in in time; it is considered a mild case.

The doctor said that the main reasons for Mu Zhi's fainting were: a cold, altitude sickness, and lack of rest, which led to excessive consumption of the body's energy and ultimately caused her to faint from exhaustion.

Mu Zhi was given an intravenous infusion of some anti-inflammatory medication to relieve her symptoms.

The doctor solemnly instructed, "The patient needs to stay in the hospital for observation for two days and must rest in bed..."

With Luke not around, He Zhiyue, guided by the nurse, went to pay the fees and complete the hospitalization procedures for Mu Zhi, and arranged for Mu Zhi to stay in the best single room for rest.

This is the main reason for choosing a private hospital.

There are many people seeking medical treatment at public hospitals, and we don't want Muzhi's illness and hospitalization to cause trouble for others. A quiet environment is also more conducive to her recovery.

He Zhiyue had just completed the hospitalization procedures for Mu Zhi.

I received a call from Ji Binghe.

He Zhiyue had already told Ji Binghe via text message on the way to Laihe Town that Mu Zhi had fainted and needed to be taken to the hospital, and that he would inform her of Mu Zhi's condition later when he had time.

Therefore, Ji Binghe's urgent call must be for something else.

He Zhiyue was right after all.

As soon as the call connected, I heard Ji Binghe on the other end of the line talking about the situation online.

"President He, news of Mu Zhi fainting on set has been leaked online. Some passersby also claim to have seen Mu Zhi being helped by staff to a hospital for treatment and entering the emergency room."

Although no photos were taken, the rumors were quite detailed and convincing.

Fortunately, the passerby she encountered did not reveal which hospital Mu Zhi was receiving treatment at.

Ji Binghe called to remind He Zhiyue and the others to be careful and prevent paparazzi from sneaking into the hospital to take pictures.

"Okay, I understand."

Ji Binghe was busy with public relations and dealing with online information, so she hurriedly ended the call.

He Zhiyue hadn't had time to pay attention to news online.

Complete the hospital admission procedures.

Minmin and her assistant were changing Muzhi's hospital gown in the ward, while he sat on a chair in the corridor outside, waiting.

I checked Weibo's trending topics, and the hashtag #MuZhiSuspectedOfFaintingOnFilmSet# was trending.

When I clicked in, the top row was full of Weibo posts from marketing accounts.

Scrolling down, most of the posts are from Mu Zhi's fans on Weibo.

Fans are worried about Mu Zhi's health and are questioning the studio, agent, and production crew, demanding a prompt response to the online reports that Mu Zhi fainted on set. Is it true?

After watching for 2 minutes, I exited the trending topic.

Upon refreshing the page, Mu Zhi's trending topic has been removed.

Mu Zhi's studio quickly released a statement in response to Mu Zhi's fainting on set.

The statement was handled in an extremely low-key manner. It did not explain the reason for Mu Zhi's fainting or directly admit that Mu Zhi fainted on set. It simply reassured that Mu Zhi was alright and told fans and friends who care about Mu Zhi not to worry.

Fans breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing the studio's response.

But seeing that they didn't deny the fact that Mu Zhi fainted, proving that she really did, how could they not be worried?! The studio's Weibo comment section was flooded again, with many fans sharing only one common demand: take good care of Zhi Bao!!

In the hospital ward.

Mu Zhi fell asleep under the influence of the medication and was completely unaware of everything that was happening online and offline.

He Zhiyue walked in and glanced at the clock on the wall of the ward. It was already 10 p.m.

It was already dark outside.

He said to Minmin and his assistant, "I've hired a caregiver, and I'll be here tonight too."

"Director Ji has booked a hotel for you near the hospital. The booking information has just been sent to you. It's a 3-minute walk away. Go back and get some rest, and be careful on the road."

Fearing they wouldn't leave, I added, "Come over tomorrow morning to relieve us."

Minmin wanted to say that she should stay.

The assistant tugged at Minmin's sleeve and whispered in her ear, "Sister Minmin, the boss has spoken, shall we go? The doctor said that Sister Mu might not wake up until tomorrow morning, so let's come earlier tomorrow."

Leaving one of them here while the other goes to a hotel alone or with the boss is not a good option.

Minmin was a little intimidated by He Zhiyue, especially since the boss had a rather cold aura today.

I could only thank the boss and tell them that I could call them anytime if I had any problems. I left with my assistant, looking back every few steps.

After leaving the ward.

The assistant whispered gossip to Minmin: "Minmin, have you noticed that the boss seems really nervous about Sister Mu?"

Before Minmin could answer, he continued, "But that's normal. I heard the boss is a workaholic and doesn't have a girlfriend. Someone as beautiful and charming as Sister Mu would be captivated if I were a man..."

Upon hearing this, Minmin looked surprised: ???

Really? She was so worried about Mu Zhi's condition that she didn't have time to pay attention to her boss.

But it is indeed a bit suspicious that the boss flew all the way to Tibet to visit the set.

After Minmin and her assistant left, the caregiver they hired arrived.

In case Muzhi wakes up in the middle of the night and needs to go to the bathroom, someone will need to take care of her.

He Zhiyue quietly told the caregiver that she could sit on the sofa and rest, and that she would call her if needed.

The caregiver nodded and obediently sat down on the sofa.

He Zhiyue moved a chair and sat by the bed to watch over Mu Zhi.

Because lying flat is uncomfortable for people with pulmonary edema, Mu Zhi sleeps on her side, facing the side where He Zhiyue is sitting.

Her sleeping face looked very peaceful, but her brows were furrowed.

He Zhiyue leaned over and helped Mu Zhi cover herself with the blanket that had slipped down, whispering, "Don't think about worries when you're asleep. Get a good night's sleep."

midnight.

He Zhiyue had been sitting in the chair for a while and wanted to get up and walk around in the corridor outside.

He stood up and glanced at Mu Zhi out of habit, only to find that Mu Zhi's eyes were open.

woke up?

He Zhiyue turned on the bedside lamp with delight.

Seeing Mu Zhi silently shedding tears, his heart clenched, and he panicked, asking anxiously, "Are you feeling unwell? I'll go call the nurse on duty and the doctor."

Mu Zhi gently shook her head to indicate that she was fine.

People become vulnerable and sensitive when they are sick.

He Zhiyue had heard from Ji Binghe that Mu Zhi's relationship with her family wasn't very good, and hesitantly asked, "Is it... that you miss home?"

Mu Zhi shook her head again, her voice choked with emotion: "I'm thinking about Asang."

After fainting on set, her mind seemed to be in a daze, still on set, thinking about the next scene to be filmed.

Actually, Mu Zhi was exhausted both physically and mentally on set today. She was sick and couldn't rest properly, so she was very tired. She was also under a lot of pressure thinking about the next crying scene she was going to film.

This is the first time she has challenged herself with a cheerful personality and an outgoing way of expressing her emotions.

The scene where "A-Sang" cries her heart out is about releasing all the emotions she's been holding back, something Mu-Zhi would never do.

Mu Zhi can now be considered as A-Sang.

Where can anyone truly face death with equanimity?

In the last three months of her life, Asang took a spontaneous trip, hoping to create beautiful memories for herself. However, after seeing so much beautiful natural scenery along the way, she became even more reluctant to leave this world.

She enjoys making friends and being around people; she's afraid of being alone. She likes to laugh and wants to present an optimistic and positive image to everyone, hoping that people will remember her as that person, not as someone slowly dying and withering away in a hospital ward.

After parting ways with Youqu, he walked alone in the deserted area, pulling his suitcase.

The word "burden" deeply pierced her heart.

Her family not only spent a lot of money on her medical treatment, but also faced repeated disappointments and setbacks...

Why her? Why did she have to become a burden to her family? She also wanted to live a good life, to be healthy...

Reluctance, fear, grievance, sadness—all these emotions were intertwined, and she could only release them by crying.

He Zhiyue understood; Mu Zhi was empathizing with the character and was saddened.

It's both funny and sad. Even when she's sick, she's still thinking about filming. Mu Zhi is truly an... adorable acting fanatic.

"The crew of 'Countdown' had already delayed filming for a long time, so it doesn't matter if you rest for a couple of days. If you don't take care of your health and collapse from exhaustion, the people around you will worry, and your fans will worry too."

On set, Mu Zhi saw the director and crew members, all of whom were overcoming physical discomfort to persevere in filming in a high-altitude area.

She has always been a strong-willed person and did not want to delay the filming schedule of the crew by lying down to rest.

I took a nap, had a good cry, and felt a bit more awake.

I collapsed on set, was helped up, put into a car, and returned to the hotel. I vaguely saw my boss, He Zhiyue, and was then helped into the car again, told that I was going to the hospital. I had a splitting headache, was exhausted and weak, and had difficulty breathing. I was almost in a semi-conscious state the whole way.

Mu Zhi asked the boss, "I'm in the hospital, what will happen to the filming?"

My immediate concern was that we couldn't delay the production schedule.

He Zhiyue explained softly, "Director Wan gave the crew a week off. It's not just you who's sick; some of the crew members also need to rest."

The two sudden downpours caused other staff members, besides Mu Zhi, to catch colds and fall ill. They promptly reported their condition to the crew, with those who needed to stop work resting and those who needed to be taken to the hospital being taken to the hospital as soon as possible.

Only Mu Zhi kept it a secret and forced herself to keep it a secret.

He Zhiyue's words implied that the production crew did not stop work for Mu Zhi alone.

Tell her not to feel burdened.

"You need to get a good rest so you can film well."

Mu Zhi inquired about the situation online and learned that everything was fine.

"Thanks."

Perhaps due to the medication, and having just cried, Mu Zhi felt her eyelids were heavy and she was very sleepy. She closed her eyes and fell asleep again...

Early the next morning.

When Mu Zhi woke up again, she found that He Zhiyue was still there.

A tall man, about 1.8 meters in height, sat on a chair, his long legs seemingly unsure of where to go. His hair was unkempt and his smooth, unstyled hair made him appear less composed and less commanding, giving him the look of an innocent, harmless young man.

"Good morning." He smiled gently when he saw that she was awake, his eyes full of tenderness.

The incident of waking up and crying in the middle of the night occurred when Mu Zhi was in a state between sleep and wakefulness, as if she were in a state of chaos and not very clear-headed.

Now she was truly and completely awake, so she felt an indescribable awkwardness in front of He Zhiyue. To her, what he had done for her was a bit too much.

The two remained silent for a moment before Minmin and her assistant entered.

Mu Zhi urged He Zhiyue, who hadn't slept all night, to go back and rest. He Zhiyue nodded and left.

Mu Zhi wasn't clear about why He Zhiyue was sitting by her bedside in the middle of the night, from the time she went from the hotel to her hospital stay. She asked Minmin and her assistant, who explained the whole story in detail...

Around 5 p.m., He Zhiyue arrived at the ward carrying several bags of things, including some light porridge and soup for Mu Zhi.

I brought some fruits for Minmin and her assistant.

In Hezhen, you can buy sweet fruits from Xinjiang. The crew stayed in Hezhen last time, and Minmin and her assistant had eaten them. They had been craving them ever since, so they quickly thanked the owner.

He tactfully left, giving the two of them some space.

He Zhiyue saw that Mu Zhi was in much better spirits and had regained her aloofness towards those around her.

When she woke up in the middle of the night, her vulnerable and tearful side, which she had shown through empathy for the character, was completely gone. Instead, she put on her indestructible armor and transformed into a valiant and invincible female warrior.

"This morning, the doctor checked me over and said I'm recovering very well. Most of the discomfort I felt yesterday has subsided, and I'm fine now, able to move around freely."

"I'll have another day of IV fluids today, and I can be discharged tomorrow afternoon. I've already sent my team to Hezhen; they'll be there in half an hour. No need to trouble Mr. He."

Mu Zhi's words were intended to distance her from He Zhiyue.

After listening, He Zhiyue showed no disappointment and nodded calmly, saying, "It's good that you're alright. I came to see you to check on your recovery."

Since your team is coming, I'll head back to the crew's hotel ahead of you. I haven't had a chance to properly meet Director Wan yet; I've already booked a flight back to Beicheng for tomorrow morning.

Luke reported that Director Wan Zhou's physical examination was complete and there were no major issues.

Now, Mu Zhi's condition has improved, and she is being taken care of by staff.

He had several days' worth of official business to handle in Beicheng and needed to rush back.

"Take good care of your health during the upcoming filming. The company does not want any artist to sacrifice their health for the sake of their career development."

Upon hearing this, Mu Zhi breathed a sigh of relief and felt quite happy.

She had a good impression of He Zhiyue and didn't want him to bring her any other burdens like the people she had met before.

Seeing that she was recovering well, He Zhiyue went to attend to her own business, without lingering by her side under the pretext of needing care or being worried about her. This was truly good.

She simply took He Zhiyue's companionship last night as nothing more than a boss's concern for an employee, and nothing more.

Mu Zhi solemnly thanked He Zhiyue, "President He, thank you for taking care of me. Have a safe journey."

"By the way, how much did you pay for the medical expenses? I'll scan it and send it to you."

He Zhiyue: "...No need." There's no need to be so adamant.

Mu Zhi insisted on paying, and in front of He Zhiyue, she opened the chat window, entered the number, and transferred the medical expenses.

"The extra thousand yuan is for the caregiver you hired and for your overnight stay."

He Zhiyue: "......"

Mu Zhi stayed in the hospital for 3 days and was discharged.

Back at the hotel, she had planned to resume work the next day, but Director Wan Zhou insisted that she rest for another day, saying there was no rush and she should start work when she was fully recovered.

On the 5th day, the crew resumed filming.

A few days later, Mu Zhi came back to film this crying scene with Asang. Perhaps it was because of her experience of being sick and hospitalized, and the empathy she felt for the character when she woke up in the middle of the night. Mu Zhi, who had never tried such a "breakdown" crying style before, performed this scene extremely well.

The crying scene touched many staff members on set.

The filming went very smoothly.

Next, the film shows Youqu coming to find Asang and apologizing to her.

The two saw several cattle and sheep in the no-man's-land and guessed that they were on the edge of the no-man's-land and that there were still people living there. They followed the cattle and sheep to the home of a herder who made a living by herding.

With the help of the herdsmen, Youqu went to the nearest county town to buy oil and returned. With oil in hand, and guided by the herdsmen, he re-navigated and drove back to the correct road to Namtso Lake.

The film crew has finally finished shooting here and can move on...

On the way to the next filming location.

Mu Zhi received some good news from her agent.

The spy drama "The Edge of the Blade" completed dubbing in August and was submitted for review.

The first submission failed to pass review and was returned with one episode cut. The cut content was unrelated to Mu Zhi's scenes, so she did not need to re-dub or add new voiceovers.

After being submitted for review again, "The Edge of the Blade" passed smoothly.

However, the TV station's schedule was changed due to the censorship process. "The current broadcast date is November 8th."

It is expected that by then, Mu Zhi will have finished filming the movie she is currently shooting and will also have time to participate in the promotional work arranged by the production team.

In early October, the film crew arrived at Namtso Lake.