Li Susu's eyes flickered, and she suddenly laughed.
"What? Are you hallucinating from your illness?"
"If it wasn't me, then who could it be?"
Li Susu's voice made Fu Xingzhou even more certain.
A hint of a smile flashed in his eyes, and he uttered a single word.
"water."
Li Susu quickly responded, picked up the cup from the bedside, which contained warm water, just right for the patient to drink.
"for you."
Fu Xingzhou was lying on the bed at this time, but he did not move.
Li Susu blinked, somewhat confused.
"You'll choke if you drink while lying down."
Fu Xingzhou lazily stretched out his hand, his tone carrying a hint of mockery.
"Then help me up."
Li Susu responded, but could only reach out her other hand to pull, and it wouldn't budge.
She frowned, put the cup aside, and used both hands.
Fu Xingzhou coughed twice as he was pulled, and Li Susu quickly stopped.
"Are you...are you alright?"
Fu Xingzhou found this nervous demeanor quite pleasing.
"fine."
Fu Xingzhou let out a sigh of relief, his voice sounding even hoarser.
"Why do you look so sick? Why aren't you hospitalized?"
Unable to pull him, Li Susu gave up and instead helped him by the shoulder.
"dislike."
That's a very straightforward reason.
Li Susu pouted, inwardly complaining.
She helped Fu Xingzhou up with all her might, and for a moment, she wondered if she was taking care of a paralyzed patient.
In that moment of distraction, Li Susu failed to support Fu Xingzhou and instead fell into his arms.
"Thump thump—"
For a moment, Li Susu couldn't tell whether it was her heartbeat or Fu Xingzhou's.
Fu Xingzhou groaned, seemingly hurt by the blow.
Li Susu hurriedly got up, her guilty gaze darting around, avoiding looking at Fu Xingzhou.
If she were to glance at him, she would see the man on the bed with a meaningful smile on his lips.
"I...I didn't mean to, I'll go find someone else to help me."
Fu Xingzhou reached out and grabbed Li Susu.
"No need, I don't like being touched by others."
Li Susu's heart stirred, and her ears suddenly felt hot.
Isn't she just another person?
"But you can't die of thirst, can you?"
Fu Xingzhou chuckled softly, and Li Susu subconsciously looked over.
The playful smile that a man who is usually serious and unsmiling reveals when he is sick has an inexplicable sense of contrast.
It's... actually quite good-looking.
"Susu, give me a hand."
Fu Xingzhou extended his hand again, which looked more like an invitation.
The way the man spoke her name, coupled with his hoarse tone, added a touch of allure.
Li Susu's heart pounded wildly a few times before she managed to calm herself down.
"good."
Li Susu offered her hand, and with a little effort, Fu Xingzhou finally sat up.
The man gasped and rubbed his neck.
"What's wrong?"
"It's too hard, it hurts my neck."
Li Susu scoffed softly, cursing her for being pretentious, and then took the soft cushion and placed it behind Fu Xingzhou.
Is this okay?
Fu Xingzhou responded, his eyes fixed on Li Susu.
Surprisingly, this woman is quite good at taking care of people.
He had subconsciously put Li Susu's reluctance out of his mind; after all, it was already quite good that Li Susu was willing to come see him on her own initiative.
Fu Xingzhou took the warm water, drank a few sips, and the swelling and pain in his throat finally eased a bit.
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