Chapter 477 The Male Lead of the Era 17 [Old Pei is truly skilled with his hands; he's getting better and better at taking care of me.]
Well done, Lao Pei!
Zi Xi glanced gratefully at Pei Jiwang, took the jar, and began to drink in small sips.
She was indeed thirsty, and her physical discomfort made her not think much of it, so she drank almost half a vat.
Su Wanting stood frozen in place, her palms sweating.
She watched helplessly as Shen Zixi drank the tainted water, her mind going completely blank.
what to do?
If I say it out loud, wouldn't that be the same as exposing myself?
Can I not tell you?
The drug should take effect very quickly.
She forced herself to calm down.
Good, making that capitalist's daughter look bad in public will surely make Pei hate her.
If I were to stir up trouble again, people's impression of that capitalist's daughter might get even worse.
Half an hour later, the tea party was coming to an end.
Zi Xi suddenly felt dizzy, and her face flushed an abnormally.
It's so hot!
[Strange, the water isn't hot.]
She shook her head, trying to stay awake, but felt hot all over and her vision began to blur.
"Xiao Shen? What's wrong?"
Sister Li, who was standing next to her, was the first to notice that something was wrong.
It's so hot...
Zi Xi tried to speak, but only managed to utter muffled sounds.
She reached out to hold onto the table, but her body slid down limply.
"What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
Pei Jiwang rushed over and caught Zixi amidst Sister Li's exclamation.
The temperature of the tentacles was abnormally high.
Pei Jiwang's face darkened, and he immediately realized that this was definitely not an ordinary fever.
"Go and call the army medic to my house!"
He scooped up the already dazed Zi Xi in his arms and strode outside.
The conference room fell silent.
Su Wanting watched Pei Jiwang carrying Shen Zixi and hurriedly leaving, her heart filled with mixed feelings.
Unexpectedly, Pei Jiwang discovered it so quickly, leaving no way to embarrass Shen Zixi in public.
Soon she became afraid that things would escalate and she would be implicated.
"Oh dear, what's wrong with Xiao Shen? He was perfectly fine just now..."
Sister Li said anxiously.
"Your face is so red, do you have a fever?"
"Company Commander Lu's face looks terrifying..."
People were talking amongst themselves, and the tea party ended abruptly.
Su Wanting returned to the cultural troupe's dormitory, feeling uneasy and restless.
But she still comforted herself.
That medicine is just for fun; it won't really harm your body. You'll feel better once the effects wear off.
Even if they investigate, they probably won't find me, and besides, all those cups are mixed together.
However, things took a completely unexpected turn from the moment she started drugging him.
*
When Pei Jiwang carried Shen Zixi home, she had completely lost consciousness, her body was burning hot, her breathing was rapid, and she was mumbling incoherently.
It's hot, so hot. Even when it's cool, it's still so hot.
The sun is scorching me... and who's pouring cold water on me now...?
This is not an ordinary fever.
Various possibilities flashed through Pei Jiwang's mind, his eyes chillingly cold.
He carefully placed Shen Zixi on the bed and wiped her forehead and neck with a damp towel.
The military doctor arrived quickly; he was an experienced veteran.
He checked Shen Zixi's pupils, pulse, and temperature, his brows furrowing deeper and deeper.
"Company Commander Lu, Comrade Shen's symptoms... don't seem right."
"High fever but no signs of infection, altered mental status with agitation."
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