Chapter 41 Indifference

Shi Jin hurriedly carried Bai Zhenzhu to the resort's own medical room.

"Doctor! Please examine my friend quickly!"

The moment Shi Jin saw Bai Zhenzhu in the pool, he quickly assessed that she wasn't drowning, so he didn't give her first aid but instead carried her to the infirmary.

As he expected, Bai Zhenzhu fainted temporarily because of low blood sugar after soaking in the hot spring.

The doctor gave her an IV of glucose and then gave her some instructions.

Shi Jin stayed by her side the whole time, never leaving her side.

When the others arrived, they inquired about Dr. Bai Zhenzhu's condition.

Upon learning that it was just low blood sugar, I realized it was a false alarm and my nerves relaxed.

But seeing Shi Jin's concerned and worried expression, they were all somewhat shocked.

Qin Shen and Li Qianni, who arrived together, felt a mix of emotions and indescribable irritation.

Qin Shen stepped forward, patted Shi Jin on the shoulder, and said as if he were Bai Zhenzhu's boyfriend, "Young Master Shi, thank you. I'll take care of Zhenzhu here. You go back and rest."

Shi Jin glanced indifferently at Qin Shen, then turned back to quietly look at Bai Zhenzhu on the bed, unmoved.

Li Qianni clenched her fists tightly, biting her lower lip hard, the taste of blood quickly spreading in her mouth.

She glared fiercely at Bai Zhenzhu on the bed, wishing she had actually died just now.

"Shi Jin!"

Suddenly, Li Qianni called out to Shi Jin from the doorway.

Shi Jin turned around and looked at her with a puzzled expression.

"Shi Jin, I tripped and fell while running over here. Could you carry me back to rest for a bit?"

Shi Jin's gaze shifted to Li Qianni's calf, where there was indeed a red and swollen patch.

He hesitated for only two seconds before finally getting up from the bedside and walking to Li Qianni's side, then picking her up in a princess carry.

Li Qianni was secretly delighted; she knew Shi Jin wouldn't abandon her.

She shyly buried her face in his neck, and then her gaze met that of the newly awakened Bai Zhenzhu.

A smug smile curled at the corners of his lips, revealing a victor's grin, as he looked at her defiantly.

Bai Zhenzhu stared at the two figures from behind, her expression unreadable.

They seem indifferent, and they really are indifferent.

...

Shi Jin silently carried Li Qianni back to her room.

Li Qianni lay on the bed, saying with a slightly coquettish tone, "Shi Jin, thank you, you're so good to me~"

"Lie down for a while, I'll go get you some ointment."

After saying that, he went to the living room to find the first-aid kit.

Throughout the entire process, Shi Jin didn't give her much feedback, only a faint response.

Li Qianni frowned slightly, gripping the bedsheets tightly with both hands, cursing inwardly, "Bai Zhenzhu! You bitch! Why don't you just die already!"

Shi Jin lingered for a while before coming in again.

He mechanically walked to the bedside, squeezed out the ointment, and began to apply the medicine to Li Qianni.

I didn't see any pity from him; it was as if he was completing a task.

"Shi Jin, it hurts!"

Li Qianni deliberately pulled her leg back, pretending to be in pain, and blinked her watery eyes, hoping to gain some of his pity.

Shi Jin paused, finally seeing a hint of heartache on his face.

He slowly lifted Li Qianni's calf and then gently blew on it.

She said gently, "Then I'll be gentler."

The medicine was applied quickly. Shi Jin got up, looked at Li Qianni on the bed, hesitated for a few seconds, and said, "Qianni, you should rest well. I'm going out for a bit. Call me if you need anything."

"You're leaving already?"

Li Qianni looked at him with disbelief and grievance, tears welling up in her eyes, but she bravely refused to let them fall.

"Okay." Although Shi Jin was reluctant, she still had to leave.

Are you going to find White Pearl?

Shi Jin dared not meet her overly direct and burning gaze, and replied softly, "I'll go check on her."

His tone was so calm, as if he were just visiting an ordinary friend, but Li Qianni still sensed something was off.

His eyes were darting around; he was feeling guilty.

This drove Li Qianni even more crazy.

"Shi Jin! Bai Zhenzhu has Qin Shen taking care of her! But if you leave, I'll have no one left to rely on!"

She was almost in despair, and tears were already streaming down her face.

Shi Jin looked at her tears and finally came to his senses.

Yes, the person he likes is Li Qianni, and the person he should be with is also Li Qianni.

Is he possessed?

Why would he care about that drama queen, Bai Zhenzhu?

A wave of guilt washed over him. He slowly walked to Li Qianni's side, pulled her into his arms, gently patted her back, and said softly, "Qianni, I'm sorry, I won't leave. Can I stay and keep you company?"

Li Qianni finally stopped crying, and said in a choked sob, "Yes, okay, you, you're with me, and I'm very happy..."

...

Meanwhile, Qin Shen was taking care of Bai Zhenzhu, who had just woken up, with tenderness and gentleness.

"Pearl, let me pour you a glass of warm water."

Bai Zhenzhu didn't speak, but nodded slightly.

Qin Shen helped Bai Zhenzhu sit up and gave her some water.

Then she asked kindly, "Pearl, is there anything else that's bothering you?"

White Pearl shook her head weakly.

Qin Shen was relieved. "Then you should rest. I'll stay here and watch over you. You can tell me if you need anything."

Qin Shen has always been a playboy, always treating life like a game, and has never been this nice to any girl before.

He knew he had truly fallen for Bai Zhenzhu.

But then he thought of Shi Jin's anxious and worried expression, and fell into deep thought again.

What is Shi Jin thinking?

Who exactly is the person he likes?

Bai Zhenzhu had fallen asleep again sometime earlier.

When she opened her eyes again, it was already dark.

But the person in front of him was still Qin Shen.

She looked around, but there was no one she wanted to see.

I was somewhat disappointed and a little angry.

Is Shi Jin hiding in Li Qianni's arms again, unable to escape?

When Qin Shen saw that Bai Zhenzhu had woken up, he asked with concern, "Zhenzhu, are you feeling better?"

"I'm hungry..." The voice was hoarse and weak.

Feeling sorry for Bai Zhenzhu, Qin Shen hurriedly went to buy her some food.

No sooner had Qin Shen left than Bai Zhenzhu picked up her phone and called Shi Jin.

It rang for a long time before I answered.

Shi Jin had spent the afternoon with Li Qianni and unknowingly fell asleep by her bedside.

I paused for a moment when I saw the caller ID.

Then he quickly hid in the bathroom to answer the phone.

"Where are you!"

She immediately launched into a tirade of questions, like a roar.

Shi Jin was startled, but quickly regained her composure.

"I'm with Qianni."

He didn't intend to hide it, nor did he want to.

He seemed eager to prove to Bai Zhenzhu that his concern for her and his decision to take her to the infirmary were merely out of a sense of justice.

The person he truly cared about was Li Qianni.

Bai Zhenzhu sneered after hearing this.

He scoffed, "Yes, you should be with Li Qianni. Don't you just like that kind of delicate, fragile girl like Lin Daiyu who would fall over at the slightest breeze?"

"White Pearl, watch your words!"

"I have a mouth, I can say whatever I want, it's none of your business!"

"Then why did you call me?"

"Heh, I called you to tell you that Qin Shen is taking care of me, so you and your friends don't need to worry!"

After saying what she wanted to say, Bai Zhenzhu slammed down the phone.

Shi Jin was furious. Staring at his phone screen, he cursed.

Then he came out of the bathroom, looked at Li Qianni who was sleeping relatively soundly on the bed, hesitated for a few seconds, and then went out.

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