Chapter 1104: Even Though He Clearly Cares About Her

Liu Xin'ai didn't need to think to know that she must look extremely weak right now.

But the professor was still waiting on the other end...

She had no choice but to force herself to perk up, tidy herself, and then turn on the camera.

Professor Shen was very satisfied with the data Liu Xin'ai had sent over.

The video call was also intended to discuss the next direction of their research with her.

However...

Seeing Liu Xin'ai on the screen, Professor Shen's face revealed astonishment.

He couldn't help but sit up straight, his tone anxious: "Xin'ai, what happened to you? Why is your forehead injured, and why do you look so haggard?"

"I... am sick."

Liu Xin'ai knew she couldn't hide it, so she had to admit it truthfully.

"I know you're sick, but... Qin Yiyan only said you had a stomachache, but you now..."

Professor Shen felt that the situation was not right!

Whether it was Liu Xin'ai or Qin Yiyan, neither of these two children had told the truth!

On this side of the screen, Liu Xin'ai sighed powerlessly.

She had already tried hard to make herself look a bit more normal.

She didn't expect... to still be seen through by her teacher at a glance.

But at this moment, Liu Xin'ai's body was truly very weak.

She didn't have much energy to deal with anything else, so she could only say: "Teacher, let's talk about business first."

Professor Shen's eyes were full of worry.

But seeing that Liu Xin'ai didn't want to say more, he could only suppress his worry for now and pick out some important content to talk about.

Downstairs—Qin Yiyan had already rushed home from the company.

The domestic servant had called to tell him that Liu Xin'ai's physical condition was not very good.

Qin Yiyan originally didn't want to pay any attention; he felt this was Liu Xin'ai playing tricks again, using a sympathy ploy.

But Qin Yiyan's mood became increasingly irritable.

He couldn't calm his mind even when he wanted to work.

In the end, he simply decided to go home and take a look.

And while he was at it, see what kind of tricks this woman was playing again!

But when he walked to the door of Liu Xin'ai's bedroom, he saw her communicating with Professor Shen via video.

Hmph, she could still think about work, which showed that the situation wasn't serious at all!

Qin Yiyan felt that his coming back was an unnecessary move.

But the next second—Liu Xin'ai suddenly collapsed to the side!

"Liu Xin'ai!!!"

A figure immediately lunged forward in three steps as two.

But Liu Xin'ai really couldn't hold on anymore.

She had even prepared herself to fall to the floor.

Yet someone caught her in time!

It was just that...

The familiar scent of that person made Liu Xin'ai knit her brows tightly.

Even though she was about to lose consciousness, she didn't forget to issue a warning: "Don't touch me!"

Because her voice was very soft, this warning was only heard by Qin Yiyan, who was beside her.

Based on this sentence alone, Qin Yiyan could have directly dropped this ungrateful woman!

But...

Looking at her pale complexion and her gently trembling eyelashes, Qin Yiyan still picked her up horizontally.

He had forgotten that Liu Xin'ai was still on a video call with Professor Shen.

With him picking her up like this, Professor Shen immediately discovered that Liu Xin'ai also had injuries on her body!

"What happened to Xin'ai!?"

Professor Shen was worried beyond measure.

Qin Yiyan then said to him: "I will explain to you a little later."

After speaking, Qin Yiyan had someone turn off the video.

He then carried Liu Xin'ai to the bed.

With the two in close contact, Qin Yiyan finally realized how hot Liu Xin'ai's body was.

It seemed the servant was telling the truth; this woman really had a fever!

But why would she have a fever when she was perfectly fine?

Qin Yiyan frowned and leaned close to Liu Xin'ai, questioning: "Is this a new trick you've come up with?"

Liu Xin'ai's lips moved, but no sound came out.

Then she completely lost consciousness.

Qin Yiyan raised his hand to touch Liu Xin'ai's forehead, feeling that it was even hotter than just a moment ago.

"She's this hot, didn't you give her medicine?"

The servant beside him hurriedly replied: "We did, and the doctor told us to perform physical cooling for the Madam."

"Then keep doing it!"

"Yes, yes, yes!"

The servants immediately busied themselves, while Qin Yiyan found the doctor to ask about Liu Xin'ai's condition.

The doctor told Qin Yiyan that Liu Xin'ai's fever was likely a form of self-protection by her body.

This situation generally would not cause any terrible impact on the body; she only needed to stay in bed and rest well.

But Liu Xin'ai's illness had come on aggressively.

Furthermore, tonight was a critical point; if the fever continued, it could easily worsen into pneumonia.

The more Qin Yiyan heard, the tighter his brows furrowed.

Finally, he asked, "What needs to be done to bring her fever down?"

"Besides taking medicine on time, the only thing is physical cooling. It is best to have someone nearby to look after her, and every half hour, wipe the patient's body with warm water."

"I understand. If there are any other developments, I will call you again."

"Very well, I will be on standby at all times."

Qin Yiyan returned to Liu Xin'ai's bedroom and relayed the doctor's instructions to the servants.

In addition, he specifically warned them that they must not fall asleep while looking after her at night, lest they fail to notice changes in Liu Xin'ai's body temperature in time.

The servants promised they would.

But deep in the night...

Qin Yiyan walked over from the study and discovered that the servant who was supposed to be looking after Liu Xin'ai was sitting by the bedside, dozing off!

His expression turned cold in an instant.

He walked straight over and tapped the servant on the shoulder.

The servant woke up with a start, and upon discovering someone beside her, she looked up.

The moment she saw Qin Yiyan, she was terrified!

The servant knew she had been caught red-handed; she felt anxious and uneasy, and opened her mouth to apologize.

But Qin Yiyan stopped her and only asked in a low voice, "Before you fell asleep, did the Madam wake up?"

"No."

"That's enough. You go down and have someone else come to keep watch."

"... Yes."

The servant left, looking dejected.

Not long after, a younger maid arrived.

Qin Yiyan gave her strict instructions, forbidding her from falling asleep, and warned that if she failed to do so, he would dismiss her immediately!

The maid nodded repeatedly.

After Qin Yiyan left, she took meticulous care of Liu Xin'ai.

The maid did not slack off; whenever she felt she was about to fall asleep, she would pinch herself hard to stay awake.

Because she remained awake, the maid noticed...

Qin Yiyan would come over to check from time to time.

But he never entered the bedroom, only looking inside from the doorway.

The maid did not know if Qin Yiyan was checking on Liu Xin'ai or checking to see if she was slacking off.

Under these circumstances, she was even more afraid to fall asleep.

The sky outside was gradually brightening.

The maid yawned as she measured Liu Xin'ai's temperature.

With a "beep," the electronic thermometer finally stopped displaying a red value!

Just as the maid was about to be happy, a voice suddenly came from behind her:

"What is the temperature?"

"37.4 degrees, the temperature is under control!"

Upon hearing this, Qin Yiyan nodded slightly: "Mm."

Seeing this, the maid remarked with emotion: "Sir, you haven't slept all night for the sake of the Madam; it really is hard work!"

Unexpectedly, Qin Yiyan's expression changed instantly, and he said in a cold tone: "Who said I did it for her? I was working all night! Coming here was just because I was tired from work and came to take a walk!"

Qin Yiyan's expression was cold and fierce, and the maid was so frightened that she dared not say another word.

Looking at her timid appearance, Qin Yiyan suddenly asked again: "You're new here, aren't you?"

"Yes."

"What is your name?"

"My name is Xiao'an."

"Very well, I have remembered your name. If I hear anyone spreading rumors about what happened last night..."

"Please rest assured, I won't talk nonsense!"

Xiao'an's shoulders trembled, then she lowered her head and kept saying yes.

Yet in her heart, she was somewhat confused.

Sir clearly cares about the Madam... why won't he let her know?