She gently stroked her slightly bulging belly, and her inner anxiety gradually grew in uneasiness.
My body feels heavier than before, and my baby's movements are much more frequent.
She knew that her body needed more rest, but these past few days, her thoughts were always in disarray and she couldn't find peace of mind.
"Sister, why aren't you asleep yet?"
Fang Chiyue groped her way in from the doorway, her voice soft but filled with worry.
Fang Qingyue turned around and saw Fang Chiyue slowly approaching, and a warm feeling suddenly rose in her heart.
She sat up gently, her voice a little tired: "Chi Yue, I feel uneasy. I always feel that...something will happen."
Fang Chiyue frowned. Although she couldn't see, her keen perception and understanding of Fang Qingyue allowed her to immediately detect her sister's inner fluctuations.
She sat down beside the bed and gently held Fang Qingyue's hand: "Sister, is it because of what happened on the mountain?"
"Don't think too much about it. Maybe you're too tired recently. Just take a rest for a while."
Fang Qingyue shook her head slightly, her eyes far away: "Although the incident on the mountain didn't affect the town, I always feel that..."
"Shen Yuhan has been in the mountains for a long time. He will come here sooner or later."
"Shen Yuhan?" Fang Chiyue suddenly felt a little nervous. She knew what this name meant to her sister.
She held her sister's hand tightly, and her tone became more urgent: "Sister, do you mean that he might come down?"
Fang Qingyue sighed softly, with a hint of helplessness in her eyes: "Yes... If he knew I was still alive, he would definitely come looking for me."
These words made Fang Chiyue's heart tremble, and all kinds of memories of the past instantly flooded into her mind.
She bit her lip and asked tentatively: "Then...sister, what are you going to do?"
Fang Qingyue was silent for a moment, her eyes flickering slightly. She whispered, "I'm planning to take a few days off, go home and rest for a while, and hide away."
"My current physical condition really requires me to take good care of myself. I can't continue to work so hard."
Fang Chiyue nodded, clearly agreeing with the decision. "Sister, you're right. We should hide for a while. Your health is the most important thing right now. You can't afford to suffer any more setbacks."
As she spoke, she gently touched Fang Qingyue's abdomen, and felt the slight fetal movement, which made her even more worried.
"Go ask for leave from the Cheng family's headmaster tomorrow. Everyone knows you've worked so hard for so long, so they won't make things difficult for you."
Fang Qingyue nodded slightly, a tired smile appearing on her face: "Yes, I will ask for leave tomorrow."
"It's strange, I can hold on no matter how tired I am on weekdays, but these past few days, I've been feeling inexplicably anxious and have had nightmares several times in a row. In my dreams..."
"I saw many people lying in pools of blood, and the shouting and screaming made my head hurt."
Fang Chiyue's heart tightened when she heard this: "Dream? Could it be a sign of something?"
Fang Qingyue smiled bitterly: "I can't really explain it. Maybe I'm just tired. Anyway, I'll take it one step at a time."
Fang Chiyue listened to her sister's increasingly heavy tone, and her heart became more anxious. She whispered to comfort her, "Sister, don't worry, I will always be with you."
"Let's go home and rest for a few days. Don't think about anything. Come back when you feel better."
Fang Qingyue patted Fang Chiyue's hand and said softly, "Okay, let's talk about it after I recover."
The next day, the morning light poured into the room through the window lattice. Fang Qingyue put on a cloak and took Fang Chiyue to the Cheng family clinic.
The atmosphere in the clinic was still as peaceful as usual, with several patients waiting at the door early.
Fang Qingyue lowered her head, her heart heavy, thinking about how to ask for leave.
When Master Cheng saw her come in, he immediately went to greet her, his face full of concern: "Miss Fang, you don't look well today. Did you not sleep well last night?"
Fang Qingyue smiled slightly, trying her best to hide her uneasiness, and said respectfully, "Master Cheng, I've been feeling a little tired these past few days. I'm afraid I'll have to take a few days off and go home to rest for a while."
Master Cheng was stunned for a moment, then nodded repeatedly: "If you feel tired, you should have a good rest."
"You've worked hard these days. Everyone in this town remembers your kindness."
"No matter how many days you take off, the clinic will continue to operate as usual. Miss, just focus on recuperating."
Fang Qingyue smiled gratefully: "Thank you for your understanding, Master."
She was about to turn around and leave when she saw Madam Cheng coming out of the room with a worried look on her face: "Miss Fang, your health is very important. You've had a hard time these past few months."
"If you need anything, just come to us. Don't try to be tough."
Fang Qingyue nodded, feeling a little warm in her heart: "Thank you for your concern, Madam."
After saying goodbye to everyone in the Cheng family, Fang Qingyue took Fang Chiyue's hand and slowly walked back home.
Just as the two of them reached the town entrance, Cheng Qingyuan hurried over from behind the clinic. Seeing Fang Qingyue and Fang Chiyue, he hurried forward, his expression showing a bit of worry: "Miss Fang, Chiyue, wait for me."
Fang Qingyue stopped and saw Cheng Qingyuan coming over breathlessly. She frowned slightly and said, "Master Cheng, what are you in such a hurry for?"
Cheng Qingyuan glanced at Fang Qingyue, scratched his head a little embarrassedly, but said sincerely: "Miss Fang, I heard that you were kidnapped by bandits in the mountains these days. I have been worried about whether you are safe and sound."
Now that you need to go home to recuperate, I'm afraid something might happen on the way, so why not let me escort you for a while."
There was genuine concern in his voice, and a hint of anxiety flickered in his eyes.
Ever since Fang Qingyue was abducted to the mountain by Li Chengfeng, Cheng Qingyuan has been worried that something might happen to her.
Although she has returned safely now, Cheng Qingyuan's heart still cannot calm down.
Fang Qingyue smiled slightly after hearing this and thanked him politely, "I appreciate Mr. Cheng's kindness, but there's no need to worry so much."
"I'm going back this time just to rest for a few days to recuperate. Chi Yue will accompany me, so there's no need to trouble you, sir."
When Cheng Qingyuan heard her refusal, he felt a little disappointed and his eyes showed reluctance.
His gaze fell on Fang Qingyue's face and he said softly, "Miss Fang, you've worked hard these days. I've always been concerned about your safety."
"If you have the chance, you can come to the clinic often."
"Whether it's for medical treatment or just a casual chat, I, Cheng Qingyuan, am always at your service." His tone was sincere yet tentative.
Fang Qingyue nodded gently and said gently but firmly, "Thank you for your kindness, Master Cheng. However, I am not feeling well right now, so I'd better focus on taking care of the baby first."
"Chi Yue will take care of me, don't worry too much."
Upon hearing this, Cheng Qingyuan sighed inwardly.
He had wanted to take this opportunity to take better care of Fang Qingyue, but he didn't expect her to refuse so decisively.
Although he felt somewhat helpless, he was still unwilling to give up the idea in his heart, so he said: "In this case, Miss Fang, if there is anything you need help with in the future, just tell me."
"Your health is important. You don't have to handle everything alone. We are all friends."
Fang Qingyue smiled and nodded, and replied softly: "Okay, thank you for your concern, Master Cheng."
Although he felt a little reluctant, Cheng Qingyuan still knew his limits. Knowing that Fang Qingyue needed more rest at this time, he said no more.
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