The sky was dimly showing a faint light of dawn. The sun was still shyly hiding behind the thick clouds. The room was pitch - black, with only a bedside night - light emitting a very weak glow.
Tiredness gradually washed over Zhai Cheng. He reached out to pick up the steaming coffee on the table and took a small sip. The bitter and mellow taste of the coffee spread on the tip of his tongue, instantly dispelling his strong drowsiness.
“Mmm...” Song Ge, who was sleeping soundly in the big bed, suddenly let out a murmur. She turned over heavily, and the quilt on her body rustled.
Zhai Cheng immediately perked up and stared at Song Ge, who was rolling around on the bed. A faint smile unconsciously curved his thin lips.
Song Ge opened her beautiful eyes slightly. She raised her hand to rub her sleepy eyes and stretched her whole body -
The soreness seemed to have subsided a lot... But why did the furnishings here seem a bit strange?
“Eh?” Song Ge turned her little head. When she saw Zhai Cheng sitting upright beside the bed, she couldn't help but let out a questioning sound.
Seeing that the person he had been waiting for so long had finally woken up, the smile on Zhai Cheng's lips deepened a bit. He quickly stood up from the chair.
“Are you awake? Do you want to sit up?” His magnetic voice carried a barely perceptible gentleness.
Song Ge opened her eyes and saw such a big living person in front of her. She couldn't help but widen her eyes and nodded blankly.
Zhai Cheng carefully helped Song Ge up and made her lean steadily against the headboard. He also thoughtfully stuffed a pillow behind her.
“Clatter.” Zhai Cheng picked up the kettle, poured a glass of hot water, and then handed it to Song Ge.
“Drink some water first to moisten your throat.”
Song Ge nodded hoarsely and obediently took the water cup. She gulped down the whole glass of water.
Zhai Cheng reached out to take the water cup from her hand and poured another glass.
Song Ge, who had just woken up, was really parched. She gulped it down and smacked her lips with an unsatisfied look.
Suddenly, a big hand with calluses covered Song Ge's forehead. She was startled, and the action of smacking her lips immediately stopped.
A continuous warmth came from the palm, as if it could burn one's heart.
Song Ge quietly raised her black eyes and blinked at Zhai Cheng.
“Good. The fever is gone.”
Zhai Cheng's ice - cold face looked as if it was bathed in the spring breeze. The warm yellow light softened his firm facial features and added a bit of gentleness.
As soon as the words were out, Zhai Cheng had already taken his big hand away. The cold air instantly touched Song Ge's forehead, making it feel a bit cool.
Song Ge blankly touched her empty forehead. All the things that had happened during the day flashed through her mind like a revolving lantern.
“Hey!” Song Ge suddenly grabbed Zhai Cheng's hand that was about to be retracted. Her expression was a bit excited. “You didn't jump later, did you?”
Suddenly having his hand grabbed, Zhai Cheng was caught off guard and was stunned for a moment - this woman really liked to act recklessly in everything she did...
“No.” Zhai Cheng took his hand back with a mixture of amusement and helplessness. He raised his handsome eyebrows, and a bit of a smile appeared in his eyes. “It seems that you really had a high fever. I'll call the family doctor to come and take a look tomorrow.”
Doctor? Wouldn't it be the kind who gives injections?
Song Ge shook her head wildly like a rattle - drum.
“I think I'm much better! What time is it now?”
“It's a little after six.”
Zhai Cheng showed the watch on his hand. The hour hand was exactly pointing at the number six.
“Then, did you stay up all night watching over me?” Song Ge was full of surprise. She stammered as she asked Zhai Cheng and scratched the back of her head guiltily.
Looking at the guilt in Song Ge's eyes, Zhai Cheng's expression softened a bit. He said calmly:
“You jumped into the water to save me. Staying up all night watching over you is nothing.”
“Hey, I said I would protect you.”
Song Ge waved her hand indifferently and regained her carefree look.
Looking at Song Ge's still pale face and her carefree appearance, Zhai Cheng's throat moved slightly. He clenched his big hand and then loosened it.
“I will be reborn if I die. In fact, you don't have to take such a risk.” After much hesitation, Zhai Cheng finally said this sentence.
His black eyes were slightly focused as he stared directly at Song Ge in front of him, and Song Ge also looked directly into his eyes.
She raised her fair hand to support her chin. Her pair of sly eyes became even brighter in the dim room, like the stars in the night sky.
“But I don't want to see you die.”
This sentence was like a firework that suddenly exploded in Zhai Cheng's heart. His black eyes moved.
“The feeling of dying again and again is not good either. I think we should avoid it if we can.” Song Ge patted her little head.
At this time, the morning sun shone completely into the room. The fragmented sunlight shone through the slits of the curtain and fell on the floor, creating a warm atmosphere.
“Ringing...” The phone rang suddenly, breaking the momentary silence.
Zhai Cheng answered the phone and walked out of the room in a hurry.
“Mr. Zhai, there is a meeting in the company this morning...”
On the phone, the secretary's voice came, reminding Zhai Cheng of the company's affairs.
Zhai Cheng looked at Song Ge through the crack of the door. She was moving her body, trying to pick up the kettle from the bedside table.
“Cancel it.” Zhai Cheng's voice was as cold as water.
“Mr. Zhai, do you mean to cancel it?” The secretary thought his ears were playing tricks on him. He carefully asked again.
“Yes. Cancel all the company's affairs for the next two days. If there are any documents that must be signed, send someone to deliver them to the villa.” Zhai Cheng's tone was unquestionable. His pair of inky eyes stared at Song Ge for a long time.
“Okay, Mr. Zhai.” Although the secretary had a lot of questions in his mind, he still respectfully agreed.
Zhai Cheng directly hung up the phone. He put away his phone, walked straight into the room, picked up the kettle to pour a glass of hot water, and thoughtfully handed it to Song Ge.
“Thank you.”
He must have seen the embarrassing scene just now.
Song Ge's face flushed slightly. She stiffened her neck and drank the hot water in silence.
“It's morning. What would you like to eat? I'll ask Aunt Chen to make it for you.” Zhai Cheng looked at Song Ge's slightly embarrassed appearance and silently smiled it off.
“Ah? No need. Aren't you going to the company? You'd better go quickly.” Song Ge waved her hand and pointed at the wall clock.
“There's nothing to do in the company today. I'll stay at home with you to rest.” Zhai Cheng simply sat down beside Song Ge's bed and reached out to tuck in the quilt for her. “If you need anything, just tell me.”
People who run companies can really do whatever they want. Damn capitalism!
Song Ge sighed heavily in her heart.
“Ding - dong, ding - dong.” The doorbell rang downstairs.
Zhai Cheng immediately sank his handsome face. He got up and walked downstairs. His voice came from afar.
“You rest well first.”
“Aren't there Aunt Chen? The big boss actually has to open the door himself.” Song Ge shrugged.
“Mr. Zhai, these are the documents that need your signature.” As soon as the junior assistant saw that it was Zhai Cheng who opened the door, he said flattered.
“Okay, you can go back.” Zhai Cheng took the documents without hesitation and directly closed the door mercilessly.
The junior assistant awkwardly retracted his hand that was about to greet and shook his head and left.