Quick Wear: The soft cannon fodder turns into a heartthrob and seduce

Chapter 833 The Orphan Girl Deceived by the Pretending-to-Be-Poor CEO (18)

Mu Zhou has a fever.

She didn't go to work today; she stayed home.

She was burning up with fever and feeling hot and cold all over, so she had to take a fever reducer and go back to bed.

In my daze, it seemed like someone had entered the room.

A large, cold hand was placed on her forehead.

She shivered from the cold.

But then, she couldn't help but move even closer.

She was burning hot all over, as if even her breath was scorching.

The coolness made her feel exceptionally comfortable.

In a hazy state, she was picked up.

The cool sensation on her forehead disappeared, causing her to frown uneasily.

Her eyes felt so heavy that she couldn't open them no matter what she did.

who is it?

Or was she really delirious from the fever and dreaming?

She could sense that the person holding her was moving very carefully.

I guess there was no malice intended.

Thinking this, she fell into a deep sleep.

When I woke up again, before I even opened my eyes, I could smell the disinfectant.

Is she in...a hospital?

Her eyelashes trembled, and she finally managed to open her eyes.

This is indeed a hospital ward.

Her throat was incredibly dry, and her lips felt like they were about to crack.

He couldn't help but cough lightly, and a figure quickly approached from the side.

"Awake? Want some water?"

Mu Zhou slowly shifted his gaze and saw Gu Huaizhou.

He poured a glass of warm water, helped Mu Zhou up, and fed her the water.

Her chapped lips were finally moistened, and she drank it rather hastily.

"No rush, take it slow."

The man's voice was also dry and hoarse, but Mu Zhou didn't notice.

My throat finally felt a little better after I drank the whole cup in one go.

She had probably slept for too long and didn't want to lie down.

She only frowned slightly, and two pillows were stuffed behind her back.

Mu Zhou glanced at Gu Huaizhou.

Sitting back is definitely much more comfortable.

Before she could speak, Gu Huaizhou took the initiative to explain:

“I called you but you didn’t answer. I also heard from your employees that you weren’t feeling well, so I went to look for you. But no matter how much I knocked, you wouldn’t open the door. I was afraid something might have happened to you, so I had to try to open the door myself.”

He guessed her password after only two attempts.

"When you get back, use a number that's harder to remember. Using just the last six digits of your phone number is too easy for people to guess, it's not safe."

His words made Mu Zhou blink shyly.

It seems... that's indeed a bit too simple.

"Okay, then I'll think of another one."

Her cheeks were still flushed, and her hair was a little messy.

But in Gu Huaizhou's eyes, she only seemed cute and obedient.

He suppressed his urge and softened his voice further:

"You've slept for a whole day and night, you must be hungry."

"Ah."

Mu Zhou nodded blankly.

After waking up this time, the discomfort from the fever had disappeared, and she was indeed hungry.

While waiting for the food to arrive, Mu Zhou prepared to take a hot shower in the bathroom.

Perhaps because she had sweated too much, she felt sticky and uncomfortable all over.

Fortunately, this is a private room, and all the toiletries are provided.

Gu Huaizhou even thoughtfully prepared a new set of pajamas.

He followed Mu Zhou closely to the bathroom door and blocked it from closing.

Mu Zhou instinctively hugged her clothes to her chest, watching him warily.

Gu Huaizhou smiled, took a step closer, crossed his arms, and leaned against the doorframe:

"Do you want me to help you?"

Mu Zhou's eyes widened instantly, like a cat with its fur standing on end, ready to scratch him hard at any moment.

Gu Huaizhou felt a slight itch in his fingertips as he looked at her, and wanted to stroke her hair.

But to avoid actually getting scratched by her, I forced myself to resist the urge.

He sighed in a mocking manner, as if his good intentions had been betrayed:

"Your fever just broke and you haven't eaten anything. I was worried you'd faint in the bathroom. What were you thinking?"

He looked at Mu Zhou with an innocent expression.

Mu Zhou wouldn't be fooled by his sweet talk.

She gritted her teeth:

"Thank you, but you're welcome!"

She shoved the person out and slammed the door shut.

Soon, the sound of the shower began.

It was as if a mist was spreading out, and even Gu Huaizhou, who was outside, could feel the dampness.

He swallowed hard and stared intently at the bathroom door.

In his eyes, there was an undisguised surge of emotion.

*

After they had eaten and drunk their fill, Mu Zhou finally noticed the bloodshot veins in Gu Huaizhou's eyes.

And his hoarse voice.

It seems that he didn't get any rest after he passed out from the fever.

He didn't reveal any of his worries over the past day and night to her, which made her feel somewhat guilty.

Mu Zhou looked at him and whispered, "Thank you."

Gu Huaizhou paused, raising an eyebrow as he looked at her.

Taking advantage of her momentary lapse in attention, I bent down and kissed her on the lips:

"Why are you being so polite with your boyfriend?"

Mu Zhou was startled and before she could react to his stolen kiss, she heard his words.

She immediately retorted:

"When did I become yours..."

Last night, I asked you if you wanted to be my girlfriend, and you said yes.

"..."

Mu Zhou looked at him speechlessly.

"I wasn't sober at that time!"

"Are you trying to renege on your debt?" He raised an eyebrow, sat down directly on the edge of the bed, and looked like he was going to have a serious talk with her.

"Crossing the river and then burning the bridge? You think once you're cured you'll act like nothing ever happened?"

He narrowed his eyes and sighed slowly, "A woman's words in bed are indeed unreliable."

As a result, Mu Zhou couldn't help but throw a pillow at him.

But afterwards, Gu Huaizhou began to consider himself her boyfriend.

Mu Zhou did not refute it further.

*

It wasn't until Mu Zhou was discharged from the hospital that Xiang Ze learned about her fever.

He felt extremely guilty for not being able to stay by her side.

In particular, when he saw Mu Zhou and Gu Huaizhou holding hands, his eyes almost blazed with fury.

Why would a man as cunning as Gu Huaizhou stand openly by Mu Zhou's side?

He walked straight toward them and stopped in front of Mu Zhou.

Xiang Ze has lost a lot of weight, and he looks somewhat like the first time Mu Zhou saw him.

He was injured at that time and was rescued by Mu Zhou and taken home. Afterwards, he pretended to be sick, which made him look weak and helpless.

As Mu Zhou was recalling, her palm was clenched tightly, and the slight pain pulled her back to reality.

She glanced at Gu Huaizhou.

He was staring intently at her, his dark eyes filled with danger, clearly displeased with her distraction.

Mu Zhou twitched his fingers and scratched Gu Huaizhou's palm, causing Gu Huaizhou to freeze.

He relaxed a little after realizing that she was trying to coax him.

Xiang Ze didn't notice their private little actions; he just quietly watched Mu Zhou.

"Zhouzhou, I really know I was wrong. You can take your revenge on me however you want, but please, give me another chance."

His eyes were filled with pain, and there was a faint trace of tears.

But Mu Zhou remained unmoved.

She sighed:

“Xiang Ze, we’re really not a good match. Even if you don’t admit it, I know you don’t really trust me deep down. You think I’m only after your status and money.”

"I don't!"

Xiang Ze hurriedly denied it, his face filled with fear.

But Mu Zhou simply shook his head:

“You don’t need to explain. If you didn’t have this idea, you wouldn’t keep trying to ‘test’ me. You also don’t need to blame others. If you don’t have doubts in your heart, no amount of persuasion will help you.”

Mu Zhou effectively shut down any attempts by Xiang Ze to defend himself.

He opened his mouth, unable to utter any more words to exonerate himself.