Nan Yu slept extremely soundly this time and didn't wake up until 11 a.m. the next day.
In her dream, she faintly smelled sandalwood, which made her feel incredibly at ease and even a sense of attachment.
The soft touch made her realize that she was definitely not in the hospital. She suddenly opened her eyes and sat up in bed.
Seeing that she was in her familiar bedroom instead of the hospital corridor, she realized that she had been sent back to Ye Nanwan.
Apart from Tan Linyuan, who else could have sent her back?
Nan Yu instantly sobered up. She rolled out of bed and rushed out to look for Tan Linyuan.
But he wasn't in the room.
Nan Yu walked into the living room and saw a glass of water on the coffee table and a neatly folded blanket on the sofa. For a moment, she was in a daze.
Last night, Tan Linyuan had sent her back and then slept on the sofa?
She walked over and saw a note on the table. It was written in Tan Linyuan's strong and powerful handwriting:
The donkey - hide gelatin and bird's nest are heated in the rice cooker. Remember to eat it.
The content was concise, with no more explanations or exhortations, which was very much in line with his cold - aloof persona.
Nan Yu flipped the paper over to confirm that there was only this one line.
She slowly walked into the kitchen and saw the rice cooker, which was in the heat - preservation mode.
When she lifted the lid, there was a pot of well - stewed donkey - hide gelatin, red date, and bird's nest. The aroma steamed out and spread with the mist.
It wasn't hard to guess that since she had donated blood last night, this bird's nest was for replenishing her qi and blood.
Nan Yu scooped out a small bowl of the bird's nest and carried it to the dining table.
She hadn't eaten much last night, and this bowl of bird's nest instantly relieved her long - suffering stomach.
There was a text message from Qi Zhu on her phone, bringing good news.
He said that Qu Jiaran's surgery had been very successful and she was out of danger. The doctor said that as long as she recuperated well in the future, she could live for another ten or twenty years for sure.
Admittedly, the ten - year term still sounded a bit short, but for Qu Jiaran, it was already a gift from heaven.
The transparent bird's nest was floating in the milk. She held a small spoon and tasted it carefully, sipping it bit by bit.
She still couldn't help but wonder whether this was out of his concern for her or just compensation for her donating blood to Qu Jiaran.
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After finishing breakfast, Nan Yu washed the dishes, changed her clothes, and went out.
She had sent a message to Qi Zhu in advance to ask about Qu Jiaran's current situation and said that she was going to visit her.
Qi Zhu told her that Qu Jiaran had been transferred from the operating room to the VIP ward and had woken up. He was taking care of her while she was having breakfast.
After reading this message, Nan Yu thought that Qi Zhu was actually a pretty good guy.
Nan Yu took a taxi to the hospital.
Qi Zhu had sent her the room number in advance. As soon as she got close to the ward door, she heard Qu Jiaran's scolding and the sound of things being thrown inside.
Nan Yu stopped, raised her hand, and politely knocked on the door twice. The noise in the room suddenly stopped.
Then she pushed the door open and went in.
In the ward, Qu Jiaran still had a breathing mask on her face, and there were tubes and wires inserted into the collar of her gown.
She was propped up on the hospital bed, and her pale face couldn't hide her anger.
When she saw Nan Yu at the door, she was startled at first, then her face suddenly turned cold, and a flash of annoyance crossed her eyes.
"What are you doing here?" Her tone was anything but polite and even carried a hint of disgust.
Compared to the always lively and enthusiastic Qu Jiaran before, she was now clearly showing her full - blown princess temper and a bit of a viciousness that hadn't been noticed before.
Nan Yu could sense that she was in an impatient mood.
But it wasn't surprising; instead, it seemed quite natural.
After all, this was the real her.
Nan Yu paused for a moment and calmly replied, "I'm here to visit the patient."
"I don't need it." Qu Jiaran said irritably, "I don't need anyone to visit me, and I definitely don't need your pity!"
She shouted a bit too loudly and then couldn't control her coughing.
Seeing this, Qi Zhu was about to go up and pat her on the back. "Miss, don't get angry..."
"Get out of here!" Qu Jiaran suddenly roared and threw the thermos beside her directly at Qi Zhu. "Do you have a say here? A dog that only knows how to wag its tail. Shut up!"
With a "clank", Qi Zhu was immediately splashed with congee. His black pants were soaked with the white liquid, and the thermos rolled to one side.
Nan Yu pursed her lips. She saw that there was still steam rising from his pants. He looked really embarrassed.
Qi Zhu remained calm and completely unconcerned. He just lowered his head and said, "Miss, you talk to Miss Nan. I'll go out first."
"Get out. I'm annoyed just looking at you." Qu Jiaran was still irritably trying to throw something at him, but there was nothing left within reach.
She stared angrily and watched Qi Zhu go out.
There were only Nan Yu and Qu Jiaran left in the ward.
Qu Jiaran looked at Nan Yu with hostility. Nan Yu could feel that she wasn't very welcome right now.
So she said, "If you find it inconvenient, I'll leave now."
Qu Jiaran said coldly, "Who asked you to save me?"
It should be that Qi Zhu had told her everything that had happened during the surgery, including the fact that she had donated blood.
Qu Jiaran knew how embarrassing she was now.
Although the surgery was successful, she was far from as glamorous as before. In Nan Yu's eyes, she seemed even more vulnerable and defenseless.
This was simply unbearable for her.
"How does it feel to marry someone on my behalf?"
Nan Yu didn't say a word.
Qu Jiaran curled her lips. "How does it feel to kiss the man you like in front of everyone but never be able to show it?"
Nan Yu was suddenly stunned.
So she knew.
She knew everything.
She even knew that she liked Tan Linyuan.
This feeling of being exposed made her feel embarrassed for a moment, but she quickly regained her composure.
They should have had an open - and - honest talk long ago.
"Originally, I could have died gracefully pretending not to know anything. But the one who saved me was actually you. It's just absurd."
Qu Jiaran looked at Nan Yu coldly, and there was undisguised disgust in her voice. "Most importantly, now there's your blood flowing in my veins. It makes me feel so dirty."
"Nan Yu, do you know how disgusting it feels to be saved by your love rival?"
Nan Yu was stunned for a moment.
Sure enough, her feeling was right.
From the moment she stepped into the ward and locked eyes with Qu Jiaran, she had sensed something different.
It turned out that Qu Jiaran was no longer pretending.
She was no longer maintaining that false pretense of "sisterly love" with her. Instead, she was starting to get along with her in her true colors.
To be honest, Nan Yu wasn't surprised. Instead, she thought it was better this way.
At least, she didn't have to be morally bound anymore.
Qu Jiaran's words were extremely harsh. "Oh no, I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels disgusted now."
She shrugged, and her smile was like it was soaked in blood. "Fortunately, you saved me. From now on, Linyuan and I will be husband and wife. We'll be together for a long time."
"And it's all because of you. Are you satisfied?"
Nan Yu drooped her eyelids and remained silent.
Qu Jiaran looked at her. "You've slept with him so many times. But now and in the future, he belongs to me completely. Does it feel good?"
She sneered and said in a cursing tone, "From now on, we'll both have to live with this disgust for each other. Are you happy? Are you pleased?"