Chapter 348: Beside You
Xiang Nuan will never forget the scene of the faint light stretching on the horizon before sunrise. It was a light blue at first, then slowly became lively, turning into light pink, orange, and then dazzling gold. She wrapped Ran Ran tightly in a quilt and carried him on her back, moving forward step by step towards the rising sun.
She didn't know whether her home was in the east, she just wanted to face the warmth and hope when she walked towards the sun. To her, it didn't matter which direction she went, as long as she could find a road or people, she would be able to escape.
She hadn't eaten for a long time, and her body felt like it was floating in the air. She was afraid that Ran Ran would get cold, and she had to carry the extra weight of the quilt. But she was reassured, and she believed that they were not in a very remote place. Judging from the time they had spent in the car that night, they were at most in the suburbs, and it was impossible to be absolutely far away from human habitation here.
But even so, she was still walking towards despair. She didn't know how far she had walked, she only knew that the sun was shining overhead, and she still hadn't met a single person.
"I can come down and walk by myself." Ran Ran whispered. His voice was weak. Xiang Nuan put him down and touched his little face, only to find that his whole body was burning hot.
She was anxious for a moment, but she still said with all her might: "Of course I know you can walk by yourself, but you are sick now, and we don't know how far we have to go, so lie on my back and sleep for a while, and then we can walk together after you have rested, okay?"
Jiang Ranran nodded and closed his eyes obediently. From beginning to end, he only ate a small piece of bread and drank a small bottle of water. How could he still have the strength?
Xiang Nuan bit her lips tightly to hold back her tears and carried him on her back again. This time she had to speed up her pace. Ran Ran's temperature was at least 39 degrees, so she didn't dare to delay too long.
Suddenly, she faintly heard the sound of a car, a heavy sound similar to that of a diesel engine. She felt as if all the pores in her body were about to explode and she ran forward desperately.
She finally saw a country road, finally saw the road. She sat down on the ground, gasping for breath. Her body was too weak, and her legs were shaking like sieves, but she didn't care. She pricked up her ears to distinguish the sound just now, but it was gone, everything became quiet again.
It doesn't matter, I've already seen the road, there will be people, she encouraged herself. She didn't dare to lose heart, for fear that if she relaxed, she would never want to move again.
"Mom, I'm a little cold." Jiang Ranran stretched out her arms and wanted to hug her. Xiang Nuan couldn't hold back her tears when she heard the word "Mom".
She was not a competent mother. Not only did she fail to take good care of him, but she also caused him to be implicated. On the contrary, he had always used his small body to comfort and warm her.
He hardly cried or made a fuss. When he was most scared, he just curled up tightly in her arms, but he still did not forget to comfort her.
She was the one who let him down. Jiang Yunhui had neglected to take care of him before, but he had never been in danger. She had come here specifically to be his mother, but she had let him suffer such a disaster.
She took off her coat and put a thicker layer of clothes on Ran Ran. She kissed his little face and said, "We are on the road now. The car will come soon. Hang in there for a while, baby."
Ranran's face was pressed tightly into her neck, like a small stove burning brightly.
Xiang Nuan stood up suddenly. She couldn't wait any longer. She had to take a breath and continue walking along the road.
The rumbling sound came from behind her again. She waited until the shadow of the tractor appeared in the distance before she was sure that it was not an illusion and waved her arms desperately.
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"Her body functions were damaged and her consciousness was somewhat confused..."
"She needs a long period of rest, mainly psychologically..."
"I gave her a sedative. She must not be left alone at night..."
In Xiang Nuan's hazy consciousness, she heard someone talking and walking non-stop. She felt like she was trapped in a dark room. She wanted to go out and see the person who was talking, but she could not see anything.
She felt someone around her, but couldn't catch him. She seemed to fall a few times, but she fell into deeper darkness, with no direction.
Where did she come from? Who is she? There was always a voice asking her.
Isn’t she Xiang Nuan?
She... doesn't seem to be! She doesn't belong to this world, this fictional world in the book, she has her own place, she should go back to her world.
She is trapped now, she wants to break free, she wants to go back...
"Nuan'er."
There seemed to be a light ahead.
She ran rapidly towards the light, but suddenly she stumbled and fell headfirst to the ground.
"Doctor! Nurse!"
Someone was screaming, and the screaming sound gradually faded away, and she was floating in the dark night again. She was like a balloon with a broken string, floating away, floating back to where she came from...
Suddenly, a big hand grabbed her, so warm, so powerful, holding her firmly and pulling her back. She saw the light again, and even felt the solid touch under her feet. She felt the solid power under her feet step by step, and walked towards the increasingly bright light.
She woke up.
Xiang Nuan opened her eyes, and the whole world was spinning in front of her eyes and then slowly returning to its place. She could clearly see the ceiling, the windowsill, the small bed under her body, and the countless tubes inserted into her body. Most importantly, she could clearly see the face beside her, a haggard, exhausted, but still handsome face.
"Yunhui..." The voice was so hoarse that it didn't seem to come from her throat. It was as if a monster hidden in her chest was speaking through her mouth.
"You're awake? Oh my god, you're finally awake!"
Jiang Yunhui grabbed her hand, and was so excited that he was at a loss. He suddenly ran out to call the doctor and the nurse, and then rushed back to guard the bed. He was afraid that this was his hallucination, and that she would faint again.
"It's this face that I like." Xiang Nuan said slowly, with a faint smile on her lips. She remembered the first time she saw him, when he held that stupid contract for her to sign.
"Ranran..." Her expression suddenly changed.
"Ranran is fine, he is fine now, Uncle Huo is with him." Jiang Yunhui's voice was choked with sobs, trying to keep his tone calm.
"He has a fever, a very high fever."
"That was three days ago. Now he's completely fine and fine."
Three days ago?
Xiang Nuan felt dizzy again. She tried to recall her memory, but the fragments could not be put together.
"Mrs. Jiang, we need to check you up." The doctor and the nurse rushed in, and Jiang Yunhui was pushed aside. Xiang Nuan instinctively held his hand tightly, she didn't want to let go.
"I'm here, it's okay, I'm here."
"Don't worry, Mrs. Jiang, you are safe now. I am your doctor. You are in the hospital. Can you fully understand what I say?"
Xiang Nuan nodded and calmed down.
A warm current came from her fingertips. She turned her head and saw Jiang Yunhui holding her hand against his chest. He was already crying...
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