☆、Seventy-four、The Lingering Ghost (2079 words)
When she first arrived in the United States, the first thing Li Yaxi did every morning was to call Feng Zihao.
Even though she knew the time difference was different, Li Yaxi still called Feng Zihao according to her own time.
Each time, Li Yaxi would finish saying what she wanted to say and then wait for Feng Zihao to speak.
Usually, Feng Zihao would just say something like, "Take care of your health and take good care of yourself."
However, Li Yaxi receives emails from Qin Tian every day, which are mostly about Feng Zihao's affairs, with only a small portion about the company.
After things stabilized in the United States, Li Yaxi became increasingly busy, often staying up all night.
Analyzing various data, examining the volatility of the US stock market, and combining it with her memories of stock market research during this period from her previous life, Li Yaxi was almost overwhelmed with work.
The timing of her calls to Feng Zihao became increasingly irregular, but Li Yaxi always managed to brush her off.
"Zihao, I've been so busy lately, I feel so tired. How are you doing back home? Work is important, but remember to rest well too. And Xiaoweiba, remember to take it for a walk. And I miss you."
When Li Yaxi finally earned her first numerical reward after all her hard work, she collapsed from exhaustion, suffering from a high fever of 41.7 degrees Celsius.
When Xia returned from her date, she was terrified to see Li Yaxi lying unconscious on the ground and rushed her to the hospital that very night.
When Li Yaxi woke up in the hospital, she saw the person she least wanted to see!
"Why do I see you at the hospital so often?!"
"Why are you so persistent!"
Han Weiming smiled and sat down on the chair next to him.
"If you see this meticulous protection as a persistent, haunting presence, then I have no objection."
Li Yaxi rubbed her forehead, her head aching. "Xia, help me get this bastard out of here!"
Xia smiled and looked at Han Weiming. "My dear Ya Xi, I'm sorry, I have an appointment. You know a gentleman shouldn't keep a woman waiting, but I'm worried about you being alone. Luckily, someone you know is willing to take care of you, so I'll go rescue those lonely girls! You get some rest, I'm leaving!"
Li Yaxi resisted the urge to slam the door and watched Xia leave, staring at the beast with a gentle smile. In the end, she simply closed her eyes and went to sleep!
A pair of warm hands gently massaged Li Yaxi's throbbing forehead.
It was like this in my past life. No matter how busy Han Weiming was, as long as I was sick, he would always put down all his work and quietly stay by my side like this, even if he did nothing but stay quietly by my side.
Li Yaxi irritably waved her hand off her head. "Han Weiming! I'm feeling really unwell right now, can you please stop bothering me!"
"I just want to make you more comfortable!"
Li Yaxi opened her eyes and looked at him coldly, "Your existence is the biggest reason for my discomfort!"
Han Weiming stopped, still smiling gently, "Ya Xi, why can't you try to accept me? Maybe after spending time together you'll find that I'm a very good lover."
"You've always been so arrogant."
Han Weiming stared at him silently for a long while, then his smile faded. "Why do I always feel like you understand me so well? It's this feeling that makes me want to get closer to you again and again, even though I know you dislike me?"
"What will it take for you to let me go! To never appear in my life again!"
"Ya-Xi, let's give it a try..."
Before she could finish speaking, Li Yaxi suddenly leaned over the bed and vomited.
Han Weiming quickly helped him up while pressing the call button for a nurse.
Not minding the mess at all, he patted her back and wiped her mouth. After a series of checks and injections, Han Weiming prepared to help Li Yaxi change her clothes.
Li Yaxi stopped his hand, frowning in discomfort. "Can you please stop touching me! I really feel uncomfortable!"
Han Weiming tenderly wiped the sweat from his forehead. "I just wanted to help you change your dirty clothes, that's all. Ya Xi, you're sick in America now, and you don't have any friends or family here. Let me take care of you, okay? I'm just taking care of you."
Li Yaxi pulled out the IV, took a set of clothes from the cabinet, and went into the bathroom.
When she came out and saw that Han Weiming was still there, she buried her head in the changed quilt, closed her eyes and ignored him.
Han Weiming stayed by his side without saying a word, without bothering him, and without leaving.
Han Weiming didn't leave until dawn the next day after receiving a phone call.
Li Yaxi slowly opened her eyes, sighed helplessly, and picked up the phone to call Feng Zihao.
The call was answered after only two rings. "Ya Xi, why are you up so early today? It's still dark where you are, isn't it?"
"I missed you, so I called you as soon as I woke up, Zihao, I miss you so much."
"...I'll book a flight to see you."
Li Yaxi sniffed and chuckled, "Idiot, I'll be back in a few months. Just wait for me. I just missed you, and I'm honestly telling you I missed you, Zihao. Aren't you touched?"
I'm so touched, and I miss you so much.
The sound of contentment and longing traveled infinitely, reaching Li Yaxi's ears and warming her heart. Even her body seemed to feel less uncomfortable.
Li Yaxi was discharged from the hospital as soon as her fever subsided, and Han Weiming rushed back only to find that she hadn't arrived.
Then I bought a ton of stuff and went straight to the dorm, only to be turned away.
The United States is relatively free, especially since everyone there is an adult and there are no dormitory supervisors, so Han Weiming has a lot of freedom to come and go, but unfortunately, he is always turned away by Li Yaxi.
Aside from attending some necessary classes, Li Yaxi spent all her time in her dormitory sitting in front of the computer, operating various programs and stock trading.
By dedicating a great deal of time each day, neglecting sleep and meals, one can reap the greatest benefits.
Han Weiming also kept quiet for a while and didn't bother Li Yaxi, so Li Yaxi was naturally happy to have some peace and quiet.
Xia broke the record of having four girlfriends in one month, and Li Yaxi was really worried that he would die from exhaustion.
His gentlemanly face is a lie from God; if he were any less attractive, he would be a complete sleazy womanizer!
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