Mute Beauty

Chapter 49: Hospitalization

What happened to Tingting?

Raising her head, Ran Ling looked at Yu Ting, who sat across from her with a suddenly cold expression. She was completely baffled.

Is she still mad? she thought. After all this time, was Yu Ting truly still angry? Ran Ling had tried so hard, yet still hadn't managed to soothe her.

Pursing her lips, she followed Yu Ting's instructions and continued practicing alone.

But it didn't go well. Without Yu Ting by her side to support her, Ran Ling felt incredibly insecure, far more nervous than before. She repeatedly failed to hold her breath and ended up choking on water several times in a row.

Feeling defeated, she leaned against the poolside, coughing painfully, looking utterly disheveled.

Seeing Ran Ling struggling alone in the pool, Yu Ting's heart softened, and she reached out, pulling her out of the water and helping her onto the poolside.

Ran Ling collapsed into her arms, breathing heavily, as Yu Ting patted her back and said softly, "That's enough for today. We'll pick up again next time."

Ran Ling leaned her head against her shoulder and closed her eyes.

The sky was growing dark, and with home over an hour away, neither of them wanted to go through the hassle of traveling back. After a full day of exertion, both felt exhausted, so they decided to stay overnight.

After a while, they showered, and by the time they emerged, it was just past ten o'clock.

Ran Ling looked drained, exhaustion evident in her weary gaze. When Yu Ting asked if she was okay, she clung to her and murmured that she was just tired.

Neither of them had slept well the previous night, and today's exertions had clearly worn them out—especially Ran Ling, whose body was fragile. Yu Ting, chalking it up to fatigue, didn't think much of it. She cuddled up beside Ran Ling, turned off the lights, and fell asleep.

Ran Ling, who was always a light sleeper, found herself surprisingly at ease. Though this wasn't her own home, the familiar scent on the sheets comforted her. Holding Yu Ting close, she quickly fell into a deep sleep.

In the early hours, Yu Ting started feeling unusually warm. Startled awake, she realized that the source of heat was Ran Ling, who was burning with a fever.

Ran Ling's entire body was alarmingly hot. Her temperature, when measured, was over 39 degrees Celsius, and she was in a semi-conscious state, groaning in distress. Alarmed, Yu Ting didn't waste a moment, immediately rushing her to the hospital.

The journey to the hospital felt endless.

Yu Ting held Ran Ling close, her gaze never leaving her for a second. Ran Ling's temperature seemed to rise with every minute, her consciousness fading further, leaving her in a helpless haze, occasionally letting out soft, agonized whimpers.

Yu Ting's heart clenched at each of these sounds. Gently, she leaned close, resting her chin against Ran Ling's forehead as she whispered soothingly, "Don't worry. We're on our way to the hospital. You'll feel better soon."

Ran Ling clung to Yu Ting's collar, curling into herself with fragile dependency and trust, breaking Yu Ting's heart further. She felt consumed with worry, willing the car to go faster, praying for Ran Ling's suffering to end soon... all while feeling that she had forgotten something crucial.

At the hospital, various examinations were conducted. The doctors asked Yu Ting about Ran Ling's symptoms, potential allergies, and medical history—things Yu Ting realized she knew nothing about.