When people are sick, they inevitably become squeamish.
Xu Zhiyi was uncomfortable staying with Zhou Lan, and she was sick and in low spirits, so she didn't want to force herself.
By being sick, she could stay away from the bedroom and avoid being with Zhou Lan.
She knew that it was only a matter of time before she got along with Zhou Lan, but she was just a little frightened and thought it would be a while to put it off.
It was originally planned this afternoon that the three of them would go to see the souvenirs for the bridesmaids and groomsmen, but Xu Zhiyi was ill and couldn't go.
Zhou Lan saw that she just had a slight cold, and it didn't matter at all. There was no one to take care of her, and it was perfectly fine to rest at home alone. She wanted Octavia and her to go see her first.
Upon hearing this, Mingrui said to Zhou Lan:
"Mom, Zhiyi is sick. I want to take care of her at home, so I won't go out today. If you feel bored, why don't you go and take a look first? We just happen to be walking around in Hangzhou."
In mid-to-late December in Hangzhou, the temperature is between 3 degrees and 10 degrees. Although it is humid and cold indoors, as long as there is sunshine outside, it is quite comfortable. The air is much moister and fresher than in the Acropolis.
Hangzhou has been cloudy for several days. The sun rarely comes out this afternoon, so it's a good time to go out for a walk.
Mingrui knows Zhou Lan well. She has been a director. She can't sit still and is used to being in charge. She likes to do everything at her own pace and doesn't like to accommodate others, so she said this.
When Zhou Lan heard this, she frowned and said seriously:
"How can I go alone? You young people may not be attracted to what I like. Octavia, as the wedding is approaching, you should do what you can do quickly. Zhiyi will be alone at home, and nothing will happen. Don't get too used to it. She should go see it with her mother first."
At this moment, Xu Zhiyi's voice calling Mingrui came from the bedroom.
Mingrui responded and said to Zhou Lan:
"Mom, Zhiyi didn't even tell me immediately when she was sick, how could I have the chance to pamper her?"
"My grandma always talks about the habit of getting sick. This is the first time she is sick. It stands to reason that she should get used to it as hard as possible. No matter how urgent the matter is, it is not as important as her body."
"Mom, it's okay if you don't want to go alone. When Zhiyi recovers, the three of us can go together. It won't take long. This matter is settled. I'll go see her first."
"Hey, you..."
Zhou Lan looked at him going to Xu Zhiyi's bedroom and felt inexplicably lost.
Suddenly, she realized that her precious son seemed to have put another woman in front of her since their engagement.
All the time, in my heart.
This woman is Xu Zhiyi, a beautiful woman who is quite unfamiliar to her.
At this moment, Zhou Lan, a mother, felt an unspeakable discomfort that she had never felt before.
She felt depressed and sat listlessly on the sofa, not wanting to do anything else.
Xu Zhiyi had just woken up and was thirsty. She asked Mingrui to give her a glass of water.
She stood up and sat on the back of the bed, took the water glass from Octavia, drank slowly, and said:
"Brother Octavia, I feel like I'm feeling better. I just need to rest. You don't have to stay with me all the time. Go and do your business."
Mingrui took the cup from which she drank water and put it on the bedside table. He took off his shoes and went to bed. He took her into his arms and put his arms around her waist, acting a little coquettishly:
"There is only one thing I have to do today, which is to accompany you, honey. Let your fiancé accompany you and don't drive him away, okay?"
Xu Zhiyi was amused by his appearance, relaxed and leaned into his arms, "Okay, let's chat for a while."
After saying that, she took the handicraft she had not finished before, and while doing it slowly, she and Octavia kept talking.
Recently, she is preparing for her graduation thesis, which is actually quite busy.
Since Octavia invited Professor Wei to dinner last time, Professor Wei's attitude towards her has changed. Whenever she needs guidance on her thesis, Professor Wei will never refuse.
Thinking of her intolerable outspokenness, Xu Zhiyi couldn't help but complain a few words.
After hearing this, Octavia laughed and said:
"Professor Wei has no sense of boundaries and lacks the temperament that a female professor should have. However, on the other hand, she also lives a casual life and can speak freely at any time. This shows that she has not cared about others for a long time. Regarding your views and feelings, putting your own happiness and comfort first is considered a kind of freedom.”
After hearing his words, Xu Zhiyi made hand movements for a moment, frowning and thinking about his words. After a while, her eyebrows relaxed and she looked sideways at him, "What you said seems to make sense."
Mingrui looked at her beautiful peach eyes, tapped the tip of her nose, and said with a smile:
"So, you shouldn't care so much about other people's opinions, let alone be so sensible. You don't know how to tell me when you are sick. It's very inappropriate to be so alienated from me."
"Zhiyi, remember, when something happens in the future, your own feelings come first, and you should be happy first. There is no need to be so considerate. Do you understand?"
Xu Zhiyi's eyebrows curved, her forehead met his, and she said softly: "I know."
The two of them smiled eye to eye for a long time, and she started to do her handiwork again.
Octavia hugged her and looked at her felt handiwork.
Still making love in her heart.
She has made several before, including sitting ones, lying ones, prone ones, and sleeping ones. They have different shapes and are lifelike.
This time it was Huahua running and waving her little hands.
Xu Zhiyi told him that this was a famous scene after the fight between Huahua and its younger brother Heye.
Seeing her seriousness, Octavia asked with a smile: "Do you really like it that much?"
Xu Zhiyi stared at the handmade flowers and expressed his endless love:
"I like it, I really like it. I think Huahua is the most healing little bear in the world. He is beautiful, cute, gentle, and has a natural smile."
"Every move she makes can really make people's hearts cute. Anyway, I am so cute by her. I want to see her when I am happy, and I want to see her when I am sad. When I see her, all my worries disappear. Brother Octavia , believe me, as long as you look at giant pandas a few more times, you will be fascinated by them."
Min Rui smiled silently, instinctively moving closer to her neck, and his lips habitually landed on her ears.
Xu Zhiyi avoided it reflexively, "No, I've sweated a lot today and I haven't showered yet."
"It's okay, I don't mind it."
Seeing Octavia approaching again, Xu Zhiyi had to stop what he was doing and started to hide while humming:
"No, even if you don't dislike it, I don't want it. Oh, Brother Octavia, don't get so close to me. I haven't taken a shower..."
Octavia ignored her words and kept leaning on her.
The two of them pushed each other and fell on the bed. They started laughing, and intermittent sounds came out of the bedroom.
Zhou Lan was sitting on the sofa in the living room. She was already upset. When she heard Xu Zhiyi's laughter, she felt it was particularly harsh. She stood up and walked into Octavia's bedroom.
With a "touch" sound, the door was slammed shut.
Mingrui stayed with Xu Zhiyi all afternoon. By dinner time, her energy level had returned to 70% to 80%, her appetite had improved, and she said she really wanted to eat noodles from her hometown.
Mingrui asked Aunt Zhang to do it for her.
When Zhou Lan came out to eat dinner, she saw the pasta on the table and her face instantly dropped.
She doesn't like to eat pasta, doesn't Octavia know?
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