He hugged her tighter and held her tight for a long time before saying, "I'm fine."
Apart from these words, he didn't know how to explain it to her.
Xia Qingyuan was in his arms and found that his chest was not as strong and broad as before. It was obviously due to hard work in the past few days.
She grabbed his clothes and burst into tears: "If you say it's okay, then what should you do to consider it okay?
Look, what have you become now?"
Shen Yizhou twitched the corners of his lips: "Qingyuan, you can't change your heart for me just because I'm not as good-looking as before."
Xia Qingyuan was almost amused.
But now is not the time for joking.
She broke away from his arms, looked into his eyes, and said, "Tell me, what's going on with your body?"
Ever since she noticed something strange about Shen Yizhou that day, she was really heartbroken and wanted to rush to him immediately and ask the matter clearly.
Unfortunately, there was a fire and the trip to the provincial capital, so the return trip was delayed again and again.
Now that she saw him like this, she wouldn't be able to feel at ease if she didn't take him to the hospital immediately.
Her eyes are clear, and there is a persistence that will not give up until she achieves her goal.
Shen Yizhou felt his head start to hurt again.
He sighed and said: "The doctor said last time that it is best to be hospitalized for observation at any time so that we can have a more suitable treatment plan."
When Xia Qingyuan heard this, her heart was in her throat: "Is your condition serious?"
Shen Yizhou was silent for a second, then looked at her and smiled: "How could that be.
You know, doctors love to worry. He just wants to cure the disease as soon as possible."
Xia Qingyuan felt that she knew Shen Yizhou relatively well. With him like this, it was obvious that there was something he had not told her.
But he has always been tight-lipped about things he didn't want to say and would not reveal a word to her.
She was half compromising and half demanding: "Then let's go to the provincial capital immediately and see Dr. Min?"
Shen Yizhou held her hand: "Okay, we will definitely go to the provincial capital.
It’s just that I have to wait until I finish my busy days.”
Xia Qingyuan: "Because of the drought?"
Shen Yizhou nodded: "Yeah.
The crops in many towns below Dian City have been dried up, and wildfires occur frequently. If no measures are taken, the entire Dian City may not be safe.
I majored in geology and weather, so I have a duty to do this."
When Shen Yizhou talked about this matter, his eyebrows showed deepness.
She seemed to have predicted the result in an instant: "Do we have to wait until the drought is resolved?"
Shen Yizhou's face was full of apology, and there were emotions in his eyes that she couldn't understand. He gently rubbed the back of her hand: "Qingyuan, I am the parent officer."
Looking at Shen Yizhou's determined expression, Xia Qingyuan suddenly understood that he had not completely given up on his dream when he got up.
He is just working in another job, continuing to shine for the cause and people he loves.
Xia Qingyuan felt a lump in her throat when she thought of this.
He is hers and everyone's.
She needs him, and the people need him even more.
She had no choice but to hold back her tears and nodded: "...Okay."
Shen Yizhou put his arm around her shoulders and held a snakeskin bag in his other hand: "Let's go home."
Xia Qingyuan snuggled next to her, watching the sunset stretching their backs.
She couldn't help but think of that night in Yuncheng not long ago, when they were walking side by side like this.
But within half a month, my mood was completely different.
Surrounded by people who came to pick up the car and people who were returning home from afar, there was an atmosphere of joy around them.
She raised her head and looked at Shen Yizhou beside her.
He is much thinner than before, and his strong jawline is more prominent, making him look more handsome.
His phoenix eyes stared straight ahead, calm and indifferent.
She couldn't help but hold his hand tightly, feeling the cool body temperature from his palm.
No matter what the future holds, she spends it with him.
*
Xiao Liu's car was parked outside. When Xia Qingyuan took a look, she almost didn't recognize him.
Not only did I lose weight, I also became darker.
Xiao Liu noticed the surprise in Xia Qingyuan's eyes and scratched his head in embarrassment: "Well, there are not enough manpower, so I will help to transport supplies to the towns below."
Due to drought, some towns below are in short supply of food, and the above can only transport supplies there.
Later, as more and more drought-prone areas became affected, manpower became insufficient.
Xia Qingyuan thoughtfully said: "Yeah."
Shen Yizhou said: "Second brother is also delivering supplies."
Hearing this, Xia Qingyuan nodded: "Yeah." This was considered an answer.
Seeing that Xia Qingyuan was not in high spirits, Xiao Liu thought it was because the two of them were having an argument, so he stopped talking.
By the time he got home, Lin Dongxiu had already prepared the meal.
Shen Yilin had not yet taken off the red scarf around his neck. When he saw Xia Qingyuan, he rushed over to him with a smile: "Sister-in-law!"
Xia Qingyuan suddenly realized that she had been delayed in Yangcheng Hospital and Yuncheng Hospital for a while, and actually missed Shen Yilin's start of school.
Shen Yilin pointed to the red scarf on his chest and smiled proudly: "Sister-in-law, look, I am a Young Pioneer!"
Xia Qingyuan smiled and rubbed his hairband, and said, "Yes, Yilin is a Young Pioneer. That's awesome!"
After receiving praise from Xia Qingyuan, Shen Yilin smiled until there was only a slit left in his eyes.
Lin Dongxiu came in with bowls and chopsticks and said with a smile: "Your sister-in-law has just come back. Let her have a good rest and stop pestering her."
She then said to Xia Qingyuan: "Ever since you went to Yangcheng, Yi Zhou has basically not been eating at home every day, and he doesn't know what time he will be back when he is busy at night.
Now that you are back, you have to talk to him properly."
Xia Qingyuan had long known about Shen Yizhou's work. Now when she heard what Lin Dongxiu said, she couldn't help but frown.
When Shen Yizhou saw her like this, he clasped his hands to her begging for mercy and shook his head: "Daughter-in-law, I was wrong."
What else could Xia Qingyuan say?
You can't tie him to your belt and prevent him from going, right?
She rolled her eyes at him and said softly: "Wash your hands and eat."
The dishes were put on the table and everyone gathered around to eat.
Lin Dongxiu couldn't help but sigh: "It's most lively when everyone eats together neatly."
Shen Yilin took a bite of the big chicken leg, put a piece of chicken into Lin Dongxiu's bowl: "Mom, eat, eat."
He didn't even dare to let Shen Yizhou know about his informant to Xia Qingyuan.
When the two of them entered the door, it was obvious that something was wrong in the atmosphere. Only his mother was still talking to herself without realizing it.
He felt that his mother was not as smart as him.
Just after they started eating, the phone rang.
Shen Yizhou put down his bowl and chopsticks: "They should be looking for me."
With that said, he got up and went to the living room to answer the phone.
Xia Qingyuan sat at the dinner table without moving, but her eyes were paying attention to Shen Yizhou's every move.
I saw him holding the microphone in one hand and akimbo with the other. He frowned before saying a few words.
Sure enough, he put down the phone and walked towards the dining room.
There was an apology on his face: "I'm sorry, I'm temporarily busy, you can continue to eat."
With that said, he turned around, took the briefcase on the shelf, and left.
"Wait a minute." Xia Qingyuan finally couldn't help it and said.