Late in the evening, the cold winter breeze blew through the deserted streets.
In the city hospital, where people are coming and going, Lu Wei Xi, with a cup of hot cocoa in her hand, got her call number and walked to the already packed waiting room.
The temperature of this year’s winter has been fluctuating, the difference between the morning and the evening is extremely high.
After moving through the crowd with great difficulty, she finally found a seat in the corner.
It is already half-past ten in the evening and the steady sound of low coughs and movements echoed around the room. She cautiously sat down and unconsciously embraced the hot cocoa to warm her frozen hands.
The pungent smell of disinfectant filled the air making her feel dizzy. Earlier in the dormitory when Xia Nuan checked her temperature for the longest time, she showed her a solemn expression and told her that her fever had risen to 39.5 degrees. If she doesn’t go to the hospital, she will die in the middle of the night.
However….in a daze, she thought, why does she feel worse than before?
She was buried under her large knitted scarf. She yawned and rested her eyes. However, in the next second, she jolted up, afraid that she would actually fall asleep in the hospital. Struggling to keep her eyes open, she looked out the glass window into the night. The sky is clear and bright, the streets quiet and decadent. Occasionally, some yellow leaves fluttered in the air. An ambulance just swept through the cold winds, blowing up the bangs of the girl walking along the road.
Out of all the four seasons, Lu Wei Xi particularly hates winter the most. Especially when she is sick like right now with no one to accompany her. A single person in the middle of a winter night, going to the doctors alone.
Someone brought out a snack to eat probably because they were hungry from waiting for so long. The aroma of baked sweet potatoes and bread filled her senses, making Lu Wei Xi sick with nausea.
She looked up and tried to shift her focus elsewhere. All of a sudden, she saw a clear line of text on the LCD screen above her:
“Number 76: Jian Chi.”
Probably because the high fever had consumed her, she didn't process that she is going to be next.
As she was about to lower her head again, she couldn’t help but glance at the name again.
Jian Chi...
Spring slowly arrived, the trees were lush.
She softly sighed, spring is late….so when is winter going to pass?
“Number 77: Lu Wei Xi”
A clear and sweet voice sounded from the speaker. Lu Wei Xi finished the hot cocoa and threw the paper cup away. She blinked, trying to regain her focus and propped herself against the wall as she stood up.
The smell of disinfectant mixed with food is a call for disaster. Lu Wei Xi could feel her stomach acid rushing up to her throat. She took a deep breath and cover her mouth and nose afraid that she would throw up at any second.
People walked up and down the aisle as Lu Wei Xi struggled to get past. She walked down the aisle with her head bowed, trying to focus on the pure white tiles on the floor.
Then–––
She accidentally hit an unknown body.
Huh, really tall and hard.
A shadow cast above her head carrying an aura of coldness.
She didn’t have time to react before she bumped into the man’s arm. A cool and minty sensation entered her nose immediately set down the acid in her stomach.
Her brain quickly sobered up as she rubbed her forehead. As she tries to straighten up and stand back, who knows the next second she tripped on herself and almost fell.
A pair of hands came out to support her promptly, accompanied by the voice of the stranger––
“Careful.”
She accidentally hit an unknown body.
Huh, really tall and hard.
A shadow cast above her head carrying an aura of coldness.
She didn’t have time to react before she bumped into the man’s arm. A cool and minty sensation entered her nose immediately set down the acid in her stomach.
Her brain quickly sobered up as she rubbed her forehead. As she tries to straighten up and stand back, who knows the next second she tripped on herself and almost fell.
A pair of hands came out to support her promptly, accompanied by the voice of the stranger––
“Careful.”
Deep, cool, and...real. En, what is the saying…..
In that short instant, this deep voice would suddenly and unknowingly ignited a fire that she never knew she had in her heart.
Lu Wei Xi’s body stiffened and her brain crashed before it remembered to function properly. Then, very slowly, she looked up from the white sweater in front of her and saw an exquisite looking collarbone exposed to cold air and then looked further up.
A blue and white medical mask generously covered half of his face.
She couldn’t help but have some grievances.
“Are you okay?”
The man’s voice rang from behind the mask, His voice was low, devoid of any emotions, with only a faint… impatient tone.
Has her body temperature reached 40 degrees? Because….she feels as if her face is burning harder, and her heartbeat...is faster than before.
Subconsciously shaking her head, Lu Wei Xi opened her mouth to say something only for the man to have already politely withdrew his hand.
“Number 77: Lu Wei Xi.”
The broadcaster repeated.
She froze and look up at the LCD screen. After a few seconds, she turned back only to see the man’s back as he descends the stairs.
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Sitting in the white chair in the consultation room, Lu Wei Xi followed the doctor’s instruction and stuck out her tongue to check her temperature. However, her brain is filled with the voice of the stranger earlier, making her drowsy all over again.
With the prescription note in hand, Lu Wei Xi lined up to pick up her medicine when the phone in her pocket vibrated.
After lining up at window number 5, she took out her phone and saw that the group chat for dorm room 306 is in full swing, the messages coming in at the speed of light.
306 Little Angel Ran Ran: Seriously….who do you lot think is Su Shi’s favorite person?
306 Cute Little Sister Xia Nuan: Wang Fu, after all, ten years of life and death together.
306 Royal Sister Cheng Si Ran: Obviously it is Sister Su!
306 Little Angel Ran Ran: Ok let’s change the subject. It’s almost 11, how come Ah Xi isn't back yet?
306 Royal Sister Cheng Si Ran: Don’t you know, she’s got a fever! Ah Xi, are you getting a shot right now? Or an IV injection?
306 Cute Little Sister Xia Nuan: She’s got a 36 degrees fever, of course, she has to get an IV injection. Ah Xi, don’t be afraid, we’ll come to get you later.
……
Lu Wei Xi looked up and saw that there are still four to five people in front of her so she looked down at her phone and seriously typed.
“I just finished talking with the doctor, now I’m waiting to get my medicine."
Her finger floated above the “send” button and paused. After a moment of hesitation, she licked her lips and added another sentence, “Hm...Earlier….I heard a very pleasant voice.”
306 Cute Little Sister Xia Nuan: Shit, Ah Xi, are you a hidden voice maniac?
306 Little Angel Ran Ran: ...What’s so nice about a person’s voice.
Lu Wei Xi read Mu Ran Ran’s text and couldn’t help but narrow her eyes and smile.
Yes, she never would’ve thought there would be a person in this world whose voice could make people willing to let their guard down.
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Like lightning, or a flash of fire.
Although it is inconceivable, the moment he opened his mouth, she seems to hear the sound of love.
I still have no idea what this is about but at least I know got a clue from the setting.
ReplyDeleteLol, voice actors O(∩_∩)O~~ o(≧v≦)o
ReplyDeleteOh, and... I hope someone will also translate the other novel 'Captivated by You'
ReplyDeleteAnother doctor? 😂😂 First it was Mo Qingcheng then it was Gu Yemi....and now our male lead.
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