My mother-in-law had barely recovered when she started chatting idly with people, unnecessarily making everyone worry.
Zhou Qiqi sneered inwardly, thinking that He Wanrou must have been a weapons seller in her past life, since she could spout such sarcastic and veiled remarks so easily.
But she remained outwardly calm, too lazy to argue with her at this time.
However, He Wanrou clearly didn't want to give Zhou Qiqi any chance to respond or refute.
She immediately turned around and went to Qin Peilan's bedside, took out a small pill from the medicine bottle next to her, and said:
"Auntie, how are you feeling? Is your chest still tight? I saw that your attack was quite sudden just now. Although you've calmed down, it would be best to take another preventative medication to consolidate the effect, just to be on the safe side."
As she spoke, she held the small, round white pill to Qin Peilan's lips.
Qin Peilan naturally had no objections and obediently opened her mouth slightly.
Zhou Qiqi stood to the side, her eyes sweeping over the pill that He Wanrou was holding between her fingers.
White, small, round pieces...
The dirty pills that were given to Yuan Xiaoyuan, at first glance, did look quite similar in shape and color.
The budding doubt in her mind began to rise again.
But these days most pills look like this, with no unique markings. Just by looking at the appearance, no one can be sure whether they are the same kind.
It's too hasty to draw conclusions based on this alone.
She suppressed the turbulent thoughts in her heart, keeping no trace on her face, and carefully memorized them.
After taking the medicine, Qin Peilan felt that the dull pain in her chest had indeed dissipated considerably, and her spirits had also recovered somewhat.
Looking at He Wanrou's considerate manner and recalling the situation just now, she felt an indescribable sense of gratitude and heartache.
She couldn't help but reach out and gently pat He Wanrou's hand, saying softly:
"Wanrou, I owe my life to you. If you hadn't arrived in time and knew these things, I really don't know what would have happened to me today..."
"Auntie, please don't say that. It's just what I should do."
He Wanrou immediately shook her head, her face full of heartache.
While tucking Qin Peilan in, she couldn't help but cover her mouth with her hand, her brows furrowed, as if she was holding something back.
She held her breath until her face turned slightly red, and finally, under Qin Peilan's concerned gaze...
"Achoo!" He let out a loud and long sneeze, and his whole body swayed.
After sneezing, she quickly rubbed her red nose, sniffed a little sheepishly, and forced a smile:
"It's alright, Auntie, I'm fine..."
Seeing that she was clearly uncomfortable, how could Qin Peilan feel at ease?
He immediately pressed on, asking:
"Wanrou, what's wrong with you? You seemed off earlier. Did you catch a cold? Or did you not sleep well last night?"
He Wanrou's eyes flickered, and she whispered, avoiding the main point:
"It's just... I didn't sleep well last night and I'm a little tired, but it's nothing."
"Didn't get enough rest?"
Qin Peilan paused for a moment, then, as if remembering something, asked:
"Weren't you resting at the temporary housing for military dependents? Are the conditions there... too bad? Did they not arrange a good place for you? Or... did someone make things difficult for you? No! I have to go and ask them!"
As she spoke, she became somewhat agitated and struggled to get out of bed: "No! I have to go ask them!"
Although she still harbored some resentment towards He Wanrou for some of her actions after last night.
But He Wanrou had saved her twice after all, and the gratitude and the friendship she had developed over the years were still in her heart; they wouldn't disappear so quickly.
Upon seeing that He Wanrou might have been wronged because of taking care of her, she felt both anxious and guilty.
"Oh dear, Auntie! Don't move, lie down quickly!"
He Wanrou quickly helped her up, a grateful yet helpless smile on her face, and explained:
"No, no! The people at the resettlement housing are so kind to me! Because of you and Uncle, they arranged a single room for me! It's clean and tidy, and the sheets and blankets are all new and soft. They haven't skimped on me at all!"
Qin Peilan was even more confused, looking at her with a puzzled expression: "Then what did you mean when you said you didn't get enough rest...?"
He Wanrou bit her lower lip, two shy blushes rising on her face. Her eyes became somewhat evasive, and her voice lowered, carrying a hint of grievance and longing as she spoke:
"It's my own fault. I... I'm used to taking care of you in the nursing home, always staying in your small cubicle by your bedside so I can hear everything happening in the ward and take care of you easily. Suddenly having to sleep so far away, I... I really can't rest easy about you. I feel uneasy, worried about what will happen if you're not feeling well at night..."
Her voice grew softer and softer as she spoke, and her head lowered slightly.
So...so...
This sight softened Qin Peilan's heart, and she gently encouraged her.
"So what? Silly boy, tell me."
Hearing this, He Wanrou seemed to have mustered up her courage, raised her head, looked at Qin Peilan with her watery eyes, and confessed:
"So I only stayed at the resettlement housing for a short while before leaving. I went back to the outside of our yard and sat against the wall by the gate all night... thinking that if anything happened, I could hear you..."
"I didn't expect it to be so cold at night, and the wind was really strong. I was only wearing this one outfit, and I think I've caught a bit of a cold..."
Towards the end, she seemed to feel stiff from sitting for so long, and unconsciously twisted her neck slightly, then rubbed her aching elbows, looking quite uncomfortable.
"What?!!"
Qin Peilan gasped sharply, her eyes widening instantly!
She could hardly believe her ears!
You sat against the courtyard wall all night?!
On this late autumn night, the dew is so heavy! And the wind is so chilly!
She's a young woman, and she just sat outside all night like that?!
No wonder I sneezed, no wonder I felt unwell!
This is all for her!
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