Chapter 44 Fainting "I'll always be here."
"How do you feel now?!"
In the examination room, the two female invigilators gathered around anxiously.
Chaos and pain coexist.
Yan Ning had just accepted a tissue handed to him by someone, wiped the blood off his hands and face, then folded a new one and pressed it against the wound on his forehead.
She shook her head, trying to clear her mind. "It's okay."
But in Yan Ning's case, he definitely needs to go to the school hospital to treat his wounds.
But after all, I'm still taking the exam.
The teachers had a brief discussion, and one of them sent Yan Ning to the school hospital, while the other stayed behind to supervise the exam.
Yan Ning was supported and led out of the examination room.
As I went out, the cold wind of deep winter blew.
Yan Ning shrank his neck and felt his temples swollen, his head aching and he felt sleepy. Acid was churning in his empty stomach, and he felt nauseous.
It really is.
It's terrible.
The only thing she was thankful for was that she had gotten through this exam without any issues. But she didn't know if she could recover before the afternoon exam...
Yan Ning's mind was filled with a mess of worries, but he forced himself to walk down the stairs while answering the concerned questions of the female teacher next to him in a low voice.
Go to the first floor.
There are a few final steps to the building.
Yan Ning's feet were already weak, and her body's reactions seemed to be even slower. She was slightly aware of it, but thinking about the not-too-far distance from the school hospital, she gritted her teeth and told herself to hold on.
Level after level.
The last step to complete the journey downstairs.
Yan Ning didn't have time to breathe a sigh of relief.
Once again, my eyes flashed, my vision went black, and I suddenly lost control of my body.
The so-called persistence turned into nothing.
She heard the teacher next to her exclaim, and felt him tugging at her right arm, but it was hard to stop her from falling to the ground.
At that moment.
Yan Ning's brain was in a state of confusion, and he was thinking in a self-deprecating way.
That's it.
It's just a little worse.
Just a few more wounds...
But--
After the world spun around, the pain Yan Ning had anticipated did not come.
The darkness before my eyes gradually disappeared like stars.
The moment you see the light again.
Yan Ning actually saw a pair of dark eyes that were too familiar, but different from usual. At this moment, those eyes were no longer indifferent, but filled with anxiety and worry.
He seemed to speak and say something to her.
But the sound in my ears was not real.
My consciousness is still somewhat confused.
She almost.
Think it's an illusion.
Time seemed to have passed very long, yet also very short.
She watched as the young man holding her loosened one hand, then he walked a little forward and squatted down.
Then, a feeling of flying and a little bumping followed.
All the senses are too real.
She realized belatedly that she was being carried on someone's back.
The boy's slightly hoarse voice came to my ears.
He said:
"It's okay, go to sleep."
So, even though his feet were off the ground, Yan Ning still felt a long-lost sense of stability and security.
Thinking again.
besides.
This person is really Lu Chen.
She wanted to say hello, but she couldn't seem to get the words out.
I felt groggy and finally fell asleep peacefully.
My memories of Yan Ning after that are like faded film, blurry and difficult to distinguish.
In the school hospital.
After the examination, the school doctor asked a lot of questions.
Yan Ning didn't quite remember how he answered. He only vaguely heard the man in the white coat and mask say to the people around him:
"Low blood sugar", "fever", "the wound is a bit difficult to treat".
Director Wang’s voice:
"Which class is the student who fainted from?! Have you contacted the homeroom teacher and notified the parents?!"
And the class teacher Xie Ying appeared almost at the same time.
Xie Ying should have said something to her as well.
It's like, "How do you feel now?"
"Don't worry, I've already spoken to your parents, they're on their way..."
Subconsciously.
Yan Ning was quite resistant to the idea of his parents coming to school.
She seemed to subconsciously refuse, saying she didn't want her parents to come. But Xie Ying didn't hear her, or her words were unclear, or even if she could have explained it, it would have been mistaken for feverish nonsense. In short, Xie Ying didn't respond and simply left the ward.
Yan Ning repeated it anxiously, but to no avail.
The only comfort she got in her loss.
Yes, there is someone.
Patted her hand gently.
Or, to be more precise, it was her hand that was tightly grasping the man's school uniform jacket.
Yes.
After sending her to the school hospital.
Lu Chen didn't leave either.
There are only two clear images in Yan Ning's mind:
First, the young man gently placed her on the hospital bed, and then stepped aside to make room for the school doctor. He was breathing slightly, with a light sweat on his forehead, and his hair was messily draped over his eyebrows, but he had no time to tidy it up, and still looked at her with concern in his eyes.
He is in such a mess.
Once again, it was because of her.
She felt a little guilty and said, "I'm sorry."
Lu Chen heard it.
He walked forward and seemed to raise his hand to help her smooth the hair that was stuck to her cheek.
His eyebrows were gentle, and he whispered:
"Don't be sorry, you need to get better soon."
She seemed to nod and agree to something in a daze.
Then, it seemed like a while passed.
As soon as the cold cotton swab touched her forehead, she felt a piercing pain. She was scared and wanted to hide, so she grabbed something randomly.
Open your eyes again.
For the second time, she clearly saw the familiar person whose clothes she was holding.
Yan Ning was too insecure. In his chaotic state, he bluntly expressed his thoughts:
"Don't leave..."
Lu Chen just let her hold on to him, and even moved forward a little, so that her arms wouldn't hang in the air, making it easier for her to hold on.
The distance suddenly became closer.
"Well, I'm not leaving."
He said to her softly and seriously, "I will always be here."
Once again, Yan Ning was comforted by the man and fell asleep peacefully.
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Yan Ning woke up in the hospital bed.
The smell of disinfectant filled my nostrils.
Yan Ning's mind was still blank. He spent half a minute to review his condition.
She had an IV needle in her hand and a piece of gauze wrapped around her forehead. Her physical discomfort was relieved a lot. Her forehead was slightly swollen, but it didn't hurt. It was just that her stomach was still empty, which made her feel a little uncomfortable.
The curtains are drawn.
The setting sun cast a handful of warm orange afterglow on it, and it was already evening.
Yan Ning took about half a minute to realize the whole story of how he got here.
The memory still lingers on Lu Chen’s last words—
"I'll always be here."
Yan Ning sat up suddenly.
I looked around and realized that no one else was there.
She let out a quiet breath.
The feeling in my heart is a bit complicated. I am glad that it exists, but there is something inexplicable and hard to ignore. It seems that, perhaps, there is still a little bit...
Lost?
At this moment, there were faint sounds of footsteps and some suppressed conversations outside the door.
The sounds are approaching.
Yan Ning quickly identified them as Lin Xinci and Yan Xiangrong.
Yan Ning couldn't help but be surprised for a moment.
Because, in fact, over the years, although there are inevitable frictions in daily life, Yan Ning has never seen his parents really quarrel.
But now.
Even though the voices were muffled, one could still tell that the two people outside the door were clearly speaking in a bad tone.
Lin Xinci snapped, "Of course I want her to live a good life!"
Yan Xiangrong retorted: "I understand, but what you are actually doing now is putting the cart before the horse!"
Perhaps noticing the unconsciously rising volume, both of them stopped.
His footsteps also stopped outside the ward door.
After a few seconds.
Lin Xinci whispered, then continued, "Also, the school said..."
Yan Ningyi keenly heard the word "school".
Unconsciously, I became a little nervous.
My parents must have been to the school.
She didn't know what they had talked about with their homeroom teacher Xie Ying.
She also didn't know whether the fact that she had been trying so hard to hide her participation in the school radio station had been exposed.
Also, Lu Chen.
She grabbed the corner of his clothes and promised to stay with her. Whether it was subjective or forced, it seemed difficult for him to leave.
Did your parents see him in the school hospital?
Will they doubt or misunderstand him?
There are too many things to worry about.
The voice of the adult outside the door gradually became unclear.
Yan Ning was upset and felt dry in the mouth.
Turning around, I saw a kettle on the cabinet next to the bed. The appearance and style were exactly the same as the one at home. There was also a brand new bag of disposable paper cups on the corner of the table.
Yan Ning hadn't had any water for a long time, and at this moment he really wanted to drink a sip of water to calm down.
Although the bedside table was on the right side, her right hand was inconvenient because she was on an IV drip. She could only turn sideways with some difficulty, open the bag, take the cup, and then reach out to take the kettle.
The accident happened at this very second.
Perhaps because Yan Ning was out of strength at the moment, the kettle she had just picked up was much heavier than she had expected. Her left hand was unstable, and when she tried to exert force, she accidentally pulled on her right hand, which was receiving the acupuncture. She felt pain immediately, and her hand slipped.
There was a loud "bang".
The kettle fell to the ground.
"What's wrong!!!" "Ningning!!!"
The door of the ward suddenly opened.
Lin Xinci and Yan Xiangrong rushed in anxiously at the same time.
Then, he looked at Yan Ning, who was lying on the hospital bed, realizing that he had done something wrong.
The atmosphere is a bit hard to describe.
Yan Ning's throat rolled over and he explained, "I just wanted to drink some water."
Hearing this, Yan Xiangrong immediately comforted her, "I'm glad you're okay."
Lin Xinci didn't say anything, nor did she show much expression. She just walked over and picked up the kettle that had fallen on the ground.
Because it fell vertically, the bottom of the kettle touched the ground and was not broken. Lin Xinci took two pieces of paper, wiped it, then poured half a cup of water and handed it to Yan Ning.
Yan Ning hurriedly took it and was about to drink it when he heard Lin Xinci say calmly, "Be careful, it's hot."
Yan Ning nodded again, "Okay."
The water was warm, and Yan Ning drank it all in one breath.
Lin Xinci, still holding the kettle, asked her again, "Do you want more?"
Yan Ning shook his head.
Now that I drank the water, I felt calmer.
If you stick your head out, you will be killed; if you hide your head, you will also be killed.
Yan Ning simply told the story of his accidental fainting in the examination room this morning:
"I stayed up late last night reviewing, opened the windows too wide, and caught a cold. Plus, I woke up late this morning and had no appetite, so I skipped breakfast. That's why I'm like this. Mom and Dad, I'm sorry for making you worry."
There was silence in the air for two seconds.
Yan Xiangrong looked as if he wanted to say something but hesitated, while Lin Xinci, who was always very strict when it came to studying, lowered her eyes at this moment, as if she was suppressing something.
Yan Ning couldn't help but feel a little more worried.
Regarding school matters, she had no choice but to choose a topic that she thought was the safest and least likely to go wrong, and asked cautiously, tentatively:
"I'm fine now. If the school allows make-up exams, I can go anytime..."
"No need to go."
Lin Xinci suddenly spoke.
Before Yan Ning could react, he realized what this meant.
Lin Xinci raised her head and looked at her daughter deeply.
Although he already looks like a half-adult.
But Ruby Lin still saw it. Back then, she was also such a little kid. She had a high fever, and when she saw her mother was sad, she would endure the pain and tell her that she was okay.
Now.
Isn't it the same?
My daughter was badly injured.
He was still watching her expression and considering her thoughts...
Too many scenes from long ago flashed through my mind.
Lin Xinci sighed deeply, as if all her strength was suddenly drained away. She slumped down beside the bed, and at the same time, she was extremely careful to avoid touching Yan Ning's hand that was receiving the IV.
Then, gently, as if handling a fragile treasure, he embraced his daughter in his arms.
Yan Ning was stunned.
Then I heard my mother's voice, whispering:
"Mom will never let you get hurt like this again."
I have forgotten how long it has been since I was hugged by my mother like this.
When people are sick and vulnerable.
You will probably also become more emotional.
Yan Ning felt a soreness in her nose, but there was a father looking at her opposite, so she was too embarrassed to cry and could only hold it in.
Just then—
With a "gulp" sound.
Yan Ning's stomach had been empty for a long time, and he finally protested in dissatisfaction.
Lin Xinci let go of Yan Ning, stood up, turned her face to the side, quickly wiped her cheek with her hand, and said in a hoarse voice:
"You must be hungry. I'll go to the cafeteria and buy you some food."
After saying that, Lin Xinci walked quickly towards the door.
Even if it only flashes by.
Lin Xinci's red eyes and tears in the corners of her eyes hit Yan Ning like a bullet in an instant, making her completely unable to move or react.
In memory.
From childhood to adulthood.
Yan Ning had never seen her mother cry.
Yan Xiangrong had been quietly guarding by the side. Seeing this, he looked at Yan Ning and said, "Wait a little longer. Mom and I will be back soon."
The ward door was gently closed.
Yan Ning thought he hadn't come to his senses yet.
But tears.
At that moment, like beads breaking off a string, they fell one by one with a click.
It's like something that has been suppressed for too long and accumulated too much.
Finally, the floodgates were opened to release the flood.
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