A pampered young lady from a prestigious family, pampered by her childhood sweetheart, a CEO.

"I know that although I was a little dizzy from the fever, I also know what it feels like to go from the ground to high in the sky."

Zhu Ping'an even joked, "I get up early, not many people have seen me, so I can just not wear this outfit when the time comes."

"it is good."

Xu Qiluo then supported her waist and helped her sit up. The nurse came over to change her IV fluids and, seeing that she had woken up so quickly, reminded her of what had just happened.

"As her boyfriend, you need to take good care of your girlfriend's health."

One sentence sparked a heated debate between the two.

If Zhu Pingan hadn't woken up yet, he could have pretended to agree, but now that Zhu Pingan was awake, being teased by the nurse in front of her, Xu Qiluo's ears unconsciously turned a little red.

After the nurse left, their eyes met briefly in the air before quickly looking away.

"Um... I was in such a hurry just now that I didn't argue with what the nurse said. I hope you don't mind."

"I am fine."

Zhu Pingan also felt a little uncomfortable. She did not deny that her student had a charming appearance and attractive looks. Every move he made was full of the refined elegance of a young master from a wealthy family.

However, she also knew the gap between the two of them. The marriage of a noble family's son was not something they could decide for themselves, especially since they were currently teacher and student.

"As the teacher, I should thank you. I hope that you can help me with my discharge from the hospital so that I can leave once my fever goes down."

Zhu Pingan gently parted her lips, her expression shifting from unnatural to somewhat indifferent, even a little cold.

"Your body is still..."

“I know my own body better than anyone else, so… could you please do me one last favor and help me get discharged from the hospital? I will pay you back all the expenses incurred during this period.”

Something seemed off, but Xu Qiluo couldn't quite put his finger on it. She was still smiling, her smile faint as she tilted her head and smiled at him.

"it is good."

Xu Qiluo gave her a deep look, said nothing, turned and left to help her with the discharge procedures.

The ward fell silent as sunlight streamed in through the window, casting dappled shadows on the dust motes. It was a rare, bright day in this autumn season.

The phone rang again, wishing me peace; the vibration made the table hum.

The phone was on the other side of the table, and her hand was receiving an IV drip. By the time she managed to pick it up with great effort, the other party had already hung up, followed by a series of urgent ringing sounds.

Zhu Ping'an's head was throbbing from the ringing, and she answered the phone somewhat impatiently, "Hello..."

Her voice was hoarse; she was really not in good condition.

"What's wrong with you? You didn't go to class today. You left early this morning with your computer and lesson plans, and now you're not even in the classroom? Zhu Ping! Zhu Ping, have you become so bold now? You even dare to lie to me now? I told you to go find Xu Qiluo and have him become my graduate student, but you didn't go. You disappeared early this morning, I don't even know where you are. What's wrong with you? Have you become so unruly?"

As a counselor, she always keeps her phone ringing at full volume so she can receive timely updates from the school, parents, and students.

At that moment, the old man's voice echoed throughout the ward.

Before Zhu Ping'an could even utter a sound, she was berated by the old man. Her heart, which she thought had long since become numb, was still somewhat vulnerable when she was sick.

Listening to what my biological father said made my heart ache.

"dad…"

Outside the door, Xu Qiluo's hand was on the doorknob. He had heard every word the old man had said.

"I'm sick, you know that?"

There was complete silence on the other end of the phone.

The person outside the door also released their hand.

“From the beginning, you left me to my own devices, and later you enrolled me in this so-called counselor program against my will. I accepted your arrangements because I am alive today because you provided me with a certain material foundation. So I am grateful to you and respect you. I will do whatever you want me to do.”

It was probably this illness that gave her courage. She had been neglected for a long time, and then she was constantly being instructed by him to follow Xu Qiluo and chase after him. She was exhausted during this period.

Even though she's sick and in the hospital right now, she can't get a single word of concern from her father.

"But Dad, can you also care about me? Put your academic and research aside and pay attention to your daughter."

The other party seemed to be silent for a long time, and then... hung up the phone.

"..."

"Drip drip!"

Zhu Ping'an stared at the disconnected phone with a heart full of despair. It was all just her own fantasy. Look, her father never cared about her.

Xu Qiluo hesitated for a long time but still did not choose to push open the door and go in, giving her enough time to calm down.

Until the message wishing you peace lights up.

Zhu Ping'an: Xu, you didn't just quietly run away by yourself, did you? We've been teacher and student for a while, so please, go all the way and help me get back home.

Perhaps finding typing too troublesome, she sent a voice message instead, her tone playful and natural, showing no sign of the sadness that had just occurred.

Xu Qiluo got up and opened the door.

The person on the bed, wearing a white hoodie that framed a small, delicate face, had bright, dark eyes and a sweet smile. She sat there obediently, exuding a gentle and refined air.

Xu Qiluo felt as if she had been subtly pricked by something, her heart suddenly clenching with pain, just like that… as if something had entered her heart.

"Counselor, the discharge procedures have been completed. You can leave once you finish the IV drip you're receiving."

Xu Qiluo walked over and looked down at her.

I don't know what he looked at, but his pupils tightened, and his tone became tinged with anger, "Who gave you permission to remove the IV on your own? Are you a doctor? Are you a nurse? Do you think you know more about your own condition than the doctors do?"

The room was quiet, with only the very soft sound of the air purifier placed beside him working. Zhu Pingan opened his mouth, as if he wanted to say something, but then he noticed a fleeting unease and concern in his eyes.

Zhu Ping'an's emotions, which had just calmed down, surged up again, and those voices kept echoing in her ears.

"From now on, you only need to listen to me, and you don't need to worry about anything else."

"From now on, we will send you a living allowance every month on time, and we will not give you anything extra."

“You’re not a child anymore, you’re an adult now, and I have more important things to do.”

"Couldn't you just help me find someone, beg them? There are so many benefits to being my graduate student..."

"Xu Qi fell... Xu Qi fell..."

"What a spineless person..."

He murmured a wish for peace.

Immediately afterwards, a large tear fell onto the back of her hand.

Xu Qiluo's eyes hurt even more.