Zhan Beijue grabbed Jiang Nanfang's shoulders and shook her gently.
"Jiang Nanfang, Jiang Nanfang?"
Jiang Nanfang was sleeping like a log, completely unresponsive.
He couldn't let her sleep here for the night, but he couldn't just pick her up and carry her away, could he?
With so many people watching, Zhan Beijue couldn't bring himself to do it.
After shaking her twice without a reaction, Zhan Beijue went to push her head.
His hand touched her forehead, and the burning heat startled him.
So this woman had a fever.
Her head was as hot as a branding iron, burning his hand.
"How long has she been without rest?" Zhan Beijue couldn't help but turn to the factory director beside him and ask.
The factory director said, "It's been over two days. Since the night before last, she's been here, day and night."
Ignoring the surprised glances of others, Zhan Beijue scooped her up.
At the hospital, a familiar doctor quickly examined Jiang Nanfang and prepared to give her an injection and medication.
Although it was difficult to say, Zhan Beijue still told the doctor.
"I heard she just had an abortion a few days ago. Be careful with the medication."
The doctor instinctively grumbled.
"She had just finished surgery and was still staying up late every day? Look at what she's done to herself. She has a high fever and is dehydrated, her lungs are almost infected. I think she doesn't want to live anymore!"
After speaking, he realized he had grumbled to the wrong person and quickly looked at Zhan Beijue.
"I didn't mean that. I just mean, no matter what, you can't push yourself that hard for work."
"She's so young, she'll want children in the future. Tell her to pay more attention."
Zhan Beijue hadn't expected Jiang Nanfang to be so serious.
Fortunately, the work was finished. Otherwise, if she continued to push herself like this, she might have collapsed at the factory.
In that case, it wouldn't just be a matter of the product.
This woman, who claimed she wouldn't help, actually had some conscience behind the scenes.
After the anti-inflammatory drip, she needed two more bottles of glucose to rehydrate her.
The nurses were busy, shuttling between the patient rooms. Fearing it would be too late to change the IV, they reminded Zhan Beijue before leaving.
"I'm sorry, please keep an eye on it. Ring the bell to call me when the fluid is almost finished."
"No need, I'll change it for her. You go ahead and attend to your other tasks."
It was a rare opportunity to be alone with her.
Looking at her quiet and well-behaved appearance, Zhan Beijue felt distressed for her.
Jiang Nanfang was dirty. Her hair, under her fingernails, on her face, and on her feet were all covered in dust.
After sitting and watching her for a while, Zhan Beijue felt bad for her.
He got up, went to the restroom, got a warm towel, and wiped her body. Then he sat back down.
Jiang Nanfang was very ill. No matter what he did, she showed no reaction.
Seeing her so weak, Zhan Beijue suddenly felt guilty.
As the saying goes, people die for wealth, birds die for food.
They were all people who needed to eat and live. He hadn't paid her salary for three months and had forced her to work every day.
No wonder she had an issue with him.
He hadn't seen her as a woman when they were constantly at odds. When she suddenly collapsed, he realized she was, after all, a fragile woman.
She needed to eat, see a doctor, and buy clothes. She also needed money.
Regardless of how he had treated the children before, he now had some remorse.
The children were happy every time they saw her. Why should he force them to be separated?
When will the cycle of vengeance end?
If she truly wanted to be responsible for the children, it would be better to let her stay.
Even if they never interacted again, at least the children would have a father's and a mother's love.
He stayed awake all night.
Zhan Beijue sat by her bedside, watching her, thinking a great deal.
Finally, as dawn broke, he called Azhong and asked him to come and take over.
"I'm going back to take a shower and change my clothes. Take good care of her."
He decided to put aside their grudges when she woke up and make peace with her.
For the sake of the children and this accident, he would give her back the apartment he had just reclaimed two days prior.
From now on, they would be the most familiar strangers, living in peace.
Her body suddenly filled with too much fluid, and Jiang Nanfang was finally woken up by the urge to urinate.
She looked around her surroundings and realized she was in a hospital.
The ward was empty.
She got out of bed, found the restroom, used it, and then lay back down.
She picked up her phone to check the time. It was six in the morning.
She didn't know who had brought her to the hospital.
Yesterday, she had felt dizzy and unwell all over. After sleeping, she felt much better, but her forehead still hurt.
Since it was still early, she didn't care who had brought her. She decided to sleep a little longer.
Just as she was drifting off, her phone on the bedside table vibrated a few times.
Jiang Nanfang was woken up. She grabbed it and saw it was Zhou Jinxiu.
"Hello, are you awake?"
"The 2 million you gave me played a big role. I bragged to my dad last night, and my accounts were unfrozen today."
"I haven't smelled fresh air for a long time, and I'm so excited I can't sleep. I'm sorry I can't take care of you recently. Have you left the hospital? I'll come to see you!"
It felt really bad to be alone in the hospital.
Since he was out, it would be nice if he could keep her company.
"Wait a moment, I'll send you the address."
Unexpectedly, just as she sent the address, Azhong appeared.
Hearing him speak, she learned that Zhan Beijue had brought her to the hospital yesterday.
He had stayed by her side all night without sleep and had just gone back to shower and change.
Jiang Nanfang was not moved at all.
After all, she had solved such a big accident for Zhan's company without spending a single cent.
It was only right that he stayed with her for a night.
"You don't need to stay with me anymore. A friend will be here soon. Go back to work."
After all, lying in bed with an unfamiliar man standing in front of her was quite awkward.
Azhong also felt awkward.
"Then I'll wait outside. Call me if you need anything."
Soon, Zhou Jinxiu arrived.
As soon as he saw Jiang Nanfang, he rushed over to hug her. "Benefactor, please accept my bow!"
Jiang Nanfang pushed him up.
"You know I'm sick and you're still pressing down on me. Are you here to repay a debt or to get revenge? Get up, you're crushing me."
Zhou Jinxiu got up and saw that her complexion was not good. He sat by the bed and held her hand.
"Why haven't you been discharged yet? What did the doctor say? Are there any sequelae?"
Jiang Nanfang said she had been discharged early and then recounted the events of the past few days to him.
Zhou Jinxiu clicked his tongue in amazement.
"Your industry is too difficult. One mistake and you're crushed to pieces. It's scary."
"My second brother is so stern. It must be very painful working under him, right?"
Jiang Nanfang said, "That's why I've decided not to work for him anymore."
"What do you mean?"
"I'm resigning after I leave the hospital."
Zhou Jinxiu: "Okay, I support you! You're so capable, you'll be welcome anywhere."
"Although I don't have a job myself, I have many friends who own companies. Do you need me to recommend some for you?"
Jiang Nanfang said, "No, thank you. I don't plan to stay in Nancheng anymore."
"Ah? You're not planning to stay in Nancheng? Where are you going?"
Jiang Nanfang smiled. "The world is vast. As you said, I'm so capable, where can't I go?"
Zhou Jinxiu had finally made a reliable friend, and now she was leaving so soon?
In a panic, he grabbed her hand. "Then, if you leave, what about the 2 million?"
Jiang Nanfang: "It's yours, I don't want it anymore."
Hearing that Zhou Jinxiu had arrived, Zhan Beijue walked to the doorway. He didn't go in immediately but peeked inside through the glass on the door frame.
He hadn't expected to hear that as soon as he arrived.