Chapter 26: Fever
Originally, Lou Ting was planning to ask if they still needed to continue filming after Xu Yuan left the scene. However, as soon as he approached, the director eagerly beckoned him over.
The director seemed to have spotted something exciting, with his eyes narrowed into slits from smiling. He patted Lou Ting’s shoulder and said, “Later on, you’ll film a few more shots.”
Lou Ting: “…”
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“No need, Director.” Lou Ting thought it would be a waste to accept them.
“Come on, how can our milk tea brand ambassador do without our milk tea?” The director gestured for him to take it.
However, Lou Ting was stunned by the director’s address ā brand ambassador? Did he mean what Lou Ting was thinking?
The director was too busy laughing and didn’t bother to explain it clearly to him.
In the end, the director personally drove Lou Ting back. When he got off the car and stood downstairs at the dormitory, he still held a bunch of milk tea in his arms.
He couldn’t possibly drink all of them by himself.
Lou Ting hesitated for a second downstairs, then turned around and went to find Fang Huandong while carrying the milk teas.
By the time he came back, it was already late. The afternoon filming had ended, and there weren’t many people in the training room. It was quite deserted as he walked all the way over.
Lou Ting placed the milk teas on Fang Huandong’s office desk and said, “Mr. Fang, can you distribute these milk teas to everyone?”
Fang Huandong was looking at some files. When he saw the pile of milk teas, there seemed to be about thirty or forty cups.
He picked one up and checked the date. It was the latest batch. “Where did you get so many milk teas?”
Lou Ting replied, “The director gave them to me during the insert shoot.”
As the program’s chief director, the insert shots were also part of the program, and Fang Huandong was closely monitoring the filming progress on that end. He naturally knew that Lou Ting had encountered some problems during the break and would return late. Both Liang Caijin and Yu Senze had already returned, but Fang Huandong didn’t rest; he continued waiting for Lou Ting.
Surprisingly, Lou Ting arrived earlier than he had expected.
As for the milk teas…
Fang Huandong said, “Take a few cups back for yourself.”
Lou Ting found it difficult to take the milk teas back after just sending them out. Besides, with so many people on the show, the amount of milk tea might not be enough for everyone. “No need, I don’t like sweet drinks.”
Fang Huandong insisted and handed him a few bottles, saying, “He Yunzhou likes them.”
Lou Ting’s expression froze for a moment, and he slowly raised one eyebrow, “He likes them, what’s that got to do with me?”
It’s not like I like them.
Fang Huandong gave him a knowing look and urged him to leave.
Helplessly, Lou Ting took a few bottles of milk tea back with him.
In the dorm, both Yu Yimeng and He Yunzhou were not present.
The place felt empty and somewhat chilly.
Lou Ting adjusted the room’s temperature, and the bottles of milk tea were casually stored in the snack cabinet. He thought he’d give them to He Yunzhou when he showed up.
While changing into his pajamas, he noticed Ji Xing’s cloak, realizing that he forgot to remind He Yunzhou to take it with him.
Never mind. It was too late to mention it now, so he’d remind He Yunzhou to take it back next time.
Lou Ting rubbed his forehead, then sat down at the edge of the bed to have some water. The cold sensation stimulated his brain, but he was still feeling drowsy, struggling to keep his eyes open.
It wasn’t the first time he encountered such a situation. Lou Ting thought it might be due to some mental fatigue, so after finishing his water, he lay down.
In a semi-conscious state, he couldn’t sleep peacefully. He felt uncomfortable, and his throat was dry and scratchy.
Suddenly, the room’s lights turned on.
“Surprise!”
A few excited people rushed into the room.
Leading the way was Gu Yi, who said, “Lou Ting, we are live streaming our daily activities. Do you want to join us?”
Lou Ting hadn’t entered deep sleep in the first place. The headache prevented him from resting peacefully, and even with his eyes closed, the sudden burst of light from the turned-on lamp felt piercing.
He raised his hand, using his arm to shield his eyes, and said, “Get out.” The words came out in a hoarse voice, almost inaudible due to the soreness.
What’s going on?
Lou Ting unconsciously cleared his throat. The sensation of sharpness and hoarseness made him feel as if he could sense a bloody and cruel atmosphere.
The people around him gathered by the bedside and said, “Come on, Lou Ting, get up! Our dance group is missing you.”
“Yeah, don’t be so aloof.”
Saying this, they noticed Lou Ting didn’t respond and whispered to each other, “Why is he pretending to be so cold? Even during the live stream, he’s not afraid of being criticized by fans.”
“Should we forget about it?”
“Forget about it? Are you stupid? He’s the most popular one. Without him, who will watch the live stream?”
…
They thought Lou Ting couldn’t hear them, but as someone who can shape shift, his hearing was heightened along with all his other abilities.
Listening to their conversation, Lou Ting furrowed his brows with annoyance. He wanted to speak, but when he opened his mouth, his voice was extremely hoarse and lacked any force. He couldn’t be bothered to say anything.
But they were so irritating.
Just then, someone exclaimed, “His face looks so red.”
“Really…?” Gu Yi waved his hand, “Quick, bring the livestream equipment and capture this! He’s really blushing!”
“Coming, coming.”
In the next moment, Lou Ting felt something approaching his face.
Lou Ting grabbed the device and threw it out with force!
When Lou Ting opened his eyes, he coughed twice before speaking in a low and hoarse voice, “Get out!”
Each person had their own live streaming equipment, and the one that was just thrown was Le Chengzhe’s. Damaging it would require compensation!
Le Chengzhe hurriedly picked up the device, but it was too late… it was broken.
Le Chengzhe held the broken equipment and said, “Lou Ting, what are you doing!? If you don’t want to participate, just say so. Why did you smash the equipment? You owe me for this!”
Gu Yi tried to intervene, “It’s my fault, I asked him to join the livestream. I’ll cover the expenses.”
Le Chengzhe insisted and retorted, “No! Whoever caused the problem should take responsibility!”
Lou Ting’s eyes narrowed slightly as he propped himself up slightly. Perhaps, since someone realized he was angry after smashing things, they left the room beforehand. Now, only Gu Yi and Le Chengzhe remained.
His gaze swept over them, and Lou Ting furrowed his brow, contemplating hitting someone.
Le Chengzhe was taken aback, “What… what are you trying to do?”
Le Chengzhe thought that even if they barged in while they were live streaming, Lou Ting wouldn’t get angry. After all, what star wouldnāt want to show their best side on a livestream? But he never expected Lou Ting to take this unconventional approach of smashing a machine.
Feeling a bit guilty, Le Chengzhe nervously swallowed his saliva, “You’ll have to pay for the damages you caused.”
As soon as he finished speaking, a voice came from behind, “I’ll compensate, okay?”
Le Chengzhe was relieved to have someone else take responsibility. He knew Gu Yi well; he wasn’t popular and didn’t come from a wealthy family. Among all the trainees, he was the poorest and wouldn’t be able to afford the compensation. If someone else asked for compensation, he would probably agree to pay, but when it came to intentional damage, Le Chengzhe thought he was just joking. Otherwise, he wouldn’t be able to afford it later, and the person the director found to compensate would still be him.
But now that someone else stepped up, Le Chengzhe was naturally relieved. However, as he turned around, he faced a man with a dark expression.
Le Chengzhe’s mouth opened and closed, scared and stuttering, “H-He… He…”
“Heh? Heh, what?” Gu Yi was puzzled, “Why are you laughing?”
As he spoke, He Yunzhou had already walked in, his voice cold, “Get out.”
Le Chengzhe ran out in a hurry, completely forgetting to find someone to compensate for his loss.
Gu Yi was a step behind and was grabbed by the back of his collar by He Yunzhou and thrown outside. Gu Yi stood there swaying, and the room’s door closed with a loud ‘bang.’
He Yunzhou’s sudden appearance startled him.
He Yunzhou tidied up the room, turned off the main light, and left only a small bedside lamp emitting warm light. With his eyes closed, Lou Ting couldn’t feel the brightness.
Finally, He Yunzhou turned on the room’s air circulation system. With so many people coming in earlier, the air felt chaotic. Freshening it up wouldn’t be too noisy with the silent mode on.
Having done all that, He Yunzhou sat by Lou Ting’s bedside and gently touched his forehead.
Lou Ting was feeling drowsy again by this point.
He Yunzhou had just returned from outside, and his palms were still cool.
Lou Ting felt uncomfortable from the fever, so he instinctively rubbed his cheek against He Yunzhou’s palm, seeking the only coolness in the room.
He Yunzhou withdrew his hand and covered Lou Ting with the blanket, whispering, “You have a fever.”
Lou Ting frowned in confusion, making a soft nasal sound, “Hmm?”
Worried that Lou Ting might be delirious from the fever, He Yunzhou quickly called the doctor and used a damp towel to help him with physical cooling.
It was better not to use the medical treatment device if it could be avoided.
In addition, Lou Ting’s spiritual energy was in disarray. Although using the treatment device might reduce the fever, it could also cause other complications.
After a short while, the doctor entered the room. “Mr. He, what’s the rush? What’s the matter?”
He Yunzhou stepped aside for the doctor and said, “He has a fever.”
“Fever? Why did you call me for a fever?” The doctor was stunned, thinking it might be something serious. He sighed, “To reduce the fever, just use the treatment device.”
He Yunzhou said, “No, we can’t use it.”
The doctor asked, “Why not?” The treatment device was convenient and quick.
The fewer people who knew about Lou Ting’s spiritual energy, the better. After considering it for a moment, He Yunzhou said, “It emits radiation.”
The doctor looked puzzled, “???”
He Yunzhou cleared his throat lightly. While the reason was somewhat childish, it was still useful. He explained, “Just give him a fever-reducing injection.”
The doctor said, “I thought it was a serious illness, so I didn’t bring those things. Can I administer an intravenous drip?”
“Okay.” He Yunzhou didn’t interfere with the treatment. “Just reduce the fever as soon as possible.”
The doctor nodded and opened the medical kit to start preparing. He didn’t need to do the injection himself. Instead, he tore open the adhesive tape and stuck it on the back of Lou Ting’s hand, and the needle would automatically find the blood vessel.
However…
After being pushed away by Lou Ting for the third time and nearly getting punched, the doctor gave up.
The doctor held the syringe and sighed, “Mr. He, I can’t get this to stick.” Thankfully, it wasn’t the time of ancient Earth where getting a needle was involved. Otherwise, he would have been punched before even finding a blood vessel.
He Yunzhou extended his hand, gesturing for the doctor to give it to him. “Let me do it.”
The doctor handed it to him, saying, “Just stick it on. Don’t do anything else. This bottle will bring down the fever after it’s finished.”
“Okay.”
He Yunzhou was quicker than the doctor. He applied the adhesive tape while Lou Ting was still not fully aware, and after waiting for a moment to see blood flow inside, he opened the medication.
The doctor said, “I’ll leave now, Mr. He. You can just tear off the tape to remove the needle.”
“I understand.”
After the doctor left, He Yunzhou sat by the bedside, holding Lou Ting’s hand with both of his, to prevent him from unconsciously moving or rolling the needle while sleeping.
After the intravenous drip, the fever would gradually subside. Though Lou Ting might not feel it in his dreams, his body’s changes would give feedback.
When more than half of the medication was infused, Lou Ting woke up.
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