Yuan Chu's recovery brought great surprises to the medical team as they collected enough clinical data from her to successfully modify the medication.
Although there were some side effects, the drug was far more effective than the first one.
When Song Zhicheng suggested a medication plan, Li Xi readily agreed.
Seeing the young girl bravely pull through from the brink of death, what reason did he have not to fight for his own chance at survival?
After her condition stabilized, Li Xi moved her to his own hospital room, where she received professional care and dietary guidance, significantly improving her quality of life.
The two shared a hospital room, waking up, dining, taking medication, undergoing check-ups, and sharing experiences with other patients together every day.
"How are you feeling today?" Yuan Chu asked.
"It's okay, similar to before," Li Xi leaned weakly against the head of the bed, trying to maintain a proud 'I'm fine and strong' expression.
Yuan Chu asked, "You didn't eat anything for lunch, are you hungry now?"
"Not really, are you?" Li Hao glanced at her sideways.
"Neither am I... Oh."
"Oh."
Both jumped out of bed and rushed to the bathroom, retching into the toilet.
"Don't mention food next time, okay?" Li Xi rinsed his mouth and helplessly said.
"Okay," Yuan Chu readily agreed.
The mirror reflected two pale, thin faces and two shining bald heads. Li Xi smiled, "Xiao Chu, have you gained weight?"
Yuan Chu pinched her thin face and nodded, "Indeed, I have gained weight."
"Not bad, keep it up," Li Xi praised.
"But," Yuan Chu reached out to hug his waist, "You've lost weight."
"What do you know?" Li Xi dismissed her concern, "Now, people like me with this frail and sickly look are in fashion."
Yuan Chu gave him a sidelong glance.
At 172 cm tall and not even weighing 50 kg, with clearly visible bone structure, a sallow complexion, sunken eye sockets, and malnutrition, the key point was, who ever heard of a handsome guy being bald? This was really beyond help.
"In the afternoon, what would you like to do?" Li Xi pulled Yuan Chu back to the hospital room.
Yuan Chu thought for a moment and replied, "Can you teach me? Teach me how to study?"
"I didn't expect you to be such a studious child," Li Xi picked up his phone and asked, "What do you want to learn?"
"Math, physics, and chemistry," Yuan Chu listed three subjects.
Li Xi: ???
"Aren't you only in the first or second grade?"
"Isn't it said that with a good foundation in math, physics, and chemistry, one can go anywhere without fear?" Yuan Chu aspired to be a person with ideals and pursuits.
Li Xi: "..." Isn't it okay to just be an innocent elementary school student?
Forget it, if she wants to learn, let her. If she gets bored later, he'll find something else for her. Girls should be pampered like little princesses.
Li Xi called someone to buy some basic science books and middle school textbooks for math, physics, and chemistry.
Then he realized he had been out of school for over a year and had forgotten a lot, so he had them bring all the middle school and high school textbooks.
In the days that followed, the two embarked on an inspirational journey of healing and learning.
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"Brother, you're not wearing shoes again!" Yuan Chu noticed Li Xi walking barefoot on the floor.
"Be careful not to catch a cold."
Sure enough, Li Xi had a fever that night, a high fever of 39 degrees Celsius, with burst blood vessels, looking like a boiled shrimp.
The doctor gave him medicine and an IV, and he tossed and turned all night.
Yuan Chu leaned back in the soft chair beside the bed, put one earphone in Li Xi's ear and the other in her own, playing soft music.
With the soothing sounds of nature, Li Xi endured a difficult night.
He opened his eyes and looked at the little girl lying in the chair, as small and frail as a cat, but always giving him endless strength during his most difficult times.
"Good morning," Yuan Chu's soft voice dispelled the morning chill, making Li Xi feel refreshed, and the dizziness from the fever disappeared.
"It seems like your fever has gone down," Yuan Chu said with a smile, "See if you dare to walk around barefoot again."
Li Xi argued, "I didn't get a fever because I walked barefoot, it's because of the side effects of the medicine."
"Nonsense, my medicine has side effects too, but I didn't get a fever."
Li Xi didn't want to talk to her anymore.
Just then, the doctor walked in, took his temperature, did some checks, and, seeing that he was recovering well, left.
"Oh, our textbooks have arrived," Yuan Chu pointed to the window sill.
Li Xi turned to look and saw stacks of books neatly placed on the long table, almost blocking half of the window.
Suddenly, Li Xi covered his forehead, "I think I still have a fever, I want to sleep for a while."
How could his pretense deceive Yuan Chu, who had foresight? She ruthlessly exposed him, "Hurry up, brush your teeth, wash your face, eat breakfast, and then study with me."
"Can't you let me be a good patient in peace?" Li Xi complained, but got up honestly.
Sometimes, in front of Yuan Chu, Li Xi seemed more like a child.
After breakfast, Li Xi naturally assumed the role of a teacher, opened the textbook, and looked at Yuan Chu seriously.
"From now on, I am your teacher."
Yuan Chu obediently replied, "Teacher Li."
A smile unconsciously appeared at the corner of Li Xi's mouth, "Very well, let's begin."
He thought that with his middle school academic prowess, teaching a first-grade elementary student would be a breeze.
However, it turned out that among elementary students, there are also prodigies.
Yuan Chu covered the material from first to fifth grade in just one morning. Perhaps her foundation was good, but her age of only eight couldn't be hidden.
Feeling the pressure from this young genius, Li Xi suddenly felt he couldn't continue to be so lax. His previously casual attitude finally became serious.
Their daily routine now included studying.
Initially, they studied only in the hospital room, but as their health gradually improved, they occasionally appeared in the garden, walking for exercise, reading and doing exercises, taking photos, drawing, and doing crafts.
They were inseparable and gradually became a scenic spot in the hospital.
Many patients knew about their conditions, and some had even seen their painful expressions, but what they showed to everyone was such a positive and optimistic spirit, which inspired many suffering patients.
Li Xi used to be indifferent to everything, but since Yuan Chu came into his life, his previously picky nature began to show.
The bed had to be the cleanest, clothes the most comfortable, food the most exquisite, toiletries the most environmentally friendly, and nursing care had to be the most thorough.
He would personally trim Yuan Chu's nails, choose toys for her, change her clothes and socks, spoiling her completely.
The little lord, who was used to having everything done for him, unconsciously learned all life skills.
They spent over half a year in the hospital, passing through the cool autumn and entering the cold winter.
Yuan Chu wore a big red sweater Li Xi bought for her, a fluffy bunny-eared hat, a black skirt, and yellow boots, looking like a festive little dumpling.
After half a year of recuperation, her short hair had grown out, dark and healthy-looking.
Li Xi's weight had increased by 20 pounds, and he had grown 3 centimeters taller. Although he still looked somewhat thin, his spirits were high, and he began to do moderate exercise to improve his physical fitness.
As his health gradually recovered, his aura also began to condense. After this winter, he finally escaped the shadow of death.
When the elderly Mr. Li received this news, he couldn't help but cry tears of joy.
Li Xi's parents had died in the accident. If it hadn't been for grandfather Li fighting to protect Li Xi's inheritance, it would probably have been divided up among other relatives.
The whole family, except for old Li, had thought Li Xi wouldn't survive, and no one paid attention to his situation. Therefore, only grandfather Li knew about his recovery.
To protect his ill-fated grandson, the elderly Mr. Li didn't announce the news but sent him to Qing City to attend a local prestigious school.
In these two years, Grandfather Li had been very concerned about Li Xi's health, even spending a fortune to develop an antidote for him.
Watching him in despair and agony, almost giving up on life, broke the old man's heart. He had thought he would lose his grandson, but unexpectedly, a little girl changed everything.
The grandfather's first impression of the little girl came from a video sent by his men. She was small and frail but cheerful, a perfect companion for Li Hao.
He had never expected that this little girl would be so shocking. At such a young age, enduring unbearable pain, she didn't give up. With her strong willpower, she miraculously survived, reigniting his grandson's will to live.
For the first time, the old Mr. Li felt respect for an 8-year-old girl. He had originally intended to adopt her, but later decided against it.
He just wanted Li Xi to take good care of her and treat her like a sister (👀). In his lifetime, he would ensure their well-being. Both children had it tough; he couldn't let them endure any more hardships.
After more than two years, Li Xi finally walked out of the hospital. The sunlight outside was so bright, the air so fresh, and the world so vast. His life was just beginning.
"Let's go, Chu Chu," Li Xi reached out to Yuan Chu.
"Okay," Yuan Chu placed her hand in his palm.
Li Xi brought Yuan Chu to Qing City and moved into the duplex prepared by his grandfather for them.
Although both had recovered, their immune systems were weaker than average and required long-term care.
"You can't eat spicy food," Yuan Chu vetoed the dishes Li Xi had ordered.
"We've just been discharged, let's celebrate a little," Li Xi suggested, "Just once, it should be fine."
"No," Yuan Chu told the maid beside her, "Please make the dishes milder."
"Okay," The maid walked away with a smile.
Li Xi thought to himself: Little tyrant!
Yuan Chu gave him a sidelong glance: Don't think I don't know you're secretly cursing me.
At night, Yuan Chu was sitting on the bed with a tablet, watching cartoons.
An arm reached over and took her tablet away.
Li Xi pointed to the alarm clock on the bedside table, "Look at the time, the doctor said you shouldn't stay up late. It's time to sleep!"
Yuan Chu looked at the alarm clock displaying "00:15" and remained silent.
Did he think she didn't know he had adjusted the time? Since she didn't let him eat spicy chicken during the day, he was now getting back at her. Could he be more petty?
Yuan Chu didn't bother to argue with him like a child, she just got under the covers, leaving Li Xi a cold and aloof view of the back of her head.
With a smile in the corner of his eye, Li Xi gently climbed into bed, wrapping her and the covers tightly in his arms.
"Goodnight."
Yuan Chu: Goodnight.
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