Chapter 1150: Going to the Hospital

Chapter 1150: Going to the Hospital

After finishing his rounds of socializing, Su Shen returned to the banquet hall and immediately noticed that Gu Zi’s gaze was fixed on the dance floor. Assuming she wanted to dance, he made his way over to her with a warm smile. “Beautiful lady, would you care to dance with me?”

Gu Zi instinctively opened her mouth to decline. After all, several men had already invited her to dance, but the moment she saw it was Su Shen, she decided to be gracious. She extended her hand with a smile. “Ah, Mr. Su. I shall honor you with a dance.”

In that moment, Su Shen wasn’t Chen Yu, whose presence had always felt distant and dismissive. In their time together, Su Shen had been nothing but attentive, treating her with a consideration that spoke volumes. He deserved nothing less than her courtesy.

The two of them entered the dance floor, and as they moved gracefully, Chen Ting, who had been twirling with an older man, looked on with a mixture of emotions. Her face was a complicated canvas—surprise, jealousy, and something more, all tangled together.

As the song ended, Gu Zi was taken aback. Su Shen wasn’t a professional dancer by any means, but he danced with such smoothness and precision that it felt as though he had been practicing for years.

She remembered back in Guangcheng when he had asked her to practice some steps with him, but she hadn’t realized he had taken it so seriously. She couldn’t help but feel a twinge of admiration for his ability to pick up new skills. Her respect for him deepened in that moment.

Leading her off the floor, Su Shen sensed her silence and misinterpreted it. His voice carried a slight urgency. “I’ve never danced with another woman at any of these events,” he said, his tone almost defensive.

Gu Zi couldn’t help but smile at his concern, deciding to put him out of his apparent misery. “I know. Don’t worry about it,” she said, her voice light. “By the way, is the banquet nearly over?”

Su Shen glanced at the time, noting, “Yes, it’s winding down. There’s only dancing and some casual mingling left. If you’re tired, we can leave now. I’ve already informed Master Chen.”

Gu Zi thought about the evening. While the experience of such an extravagant event was interesting, it was undeniably tiring. Her back ached slightly from the hours spent standing and socializing. “Let’s go then,” she agreed.

As they made their way toward the exit, Chen Ting, looking slightly unsteady on her feet, approached them. “Mr. Su, I’m afraid it’s difficult to find a ride at this hour. Would you mind giving me a lift?” She said this in a tone that suggested she might be on the verge of fainting.

Gu Zi blinked in confusion. What was this? Just moments ago, she had been dancing as if nothing was wrong, and now she could barely stand?

Before she could process the situation, Su Shen stepped back slightly, pulling Gu Zi with him. “Sorry, we’re not going in that direction,” he said, his voice polite but firm.

Chen Ting, no fool, immediately dropped the act. She straightened up and casually replied, “Alright then, I’ll just find another way.” She gave them a slight nod before turning away.

On the ride home, Gu Zi sat in the passenger seat, gazing out at the starry night sky. A wave of melancholy washed over her as she wondered what the future generations would see when they looked up at the stars. Would it still be the same sky?

The thought made her unexpectedly emotional. She tilted her head toward Su Shen’s shoulder, seeking comfort. He had drunk a fair amount of red wine, and his scent—warm, mingling with the faintest trace of alcohol—was oddly soothing.

Noticing her shift, Su Shen’s voice softened with concern. “Are you tired? It’s a long drive, so why don’t you rest a bit? I’ll wake you when we get there.”

Gu Zi nodded, closing her eyes. The gentle motion of the car was comforting, but after a while, she began to feel uncomfortable—her lower back ached, and there was a dull pain in her stomach. She winced, realizing something felt off. She had an odd, wet sensation between her legs.

Su Shen noticed her discomfort and instantly became alert. “What’s wrong? Are you feeling sick? Should we go to the hospital?”

Gu Zi thought for a moment. Her period was late this month, and she had consumed a fair amount of shrimp and cold drinks, which likely triggered some discomfort. It was probably just her period arriving, but her body was usually in perfect condition, and her periods rarely caused her trouble. “No, it’s fine. It’s just that my period started. I’ll be fine after some warm sugar water,” she reassured him.

But Su Shen, unable to stand seeing her in pain, increased the speed of the car. Once they reached home, he immediately went to prepare the warm sugar water for her while Gu Zi headed to the bathroom.

The pain in her abdomen intensified, and when she looked down, she saw blood. However, this blood seemed different from what she was accustomed to during her period.

When she returned, Su Shen handed her the warm drink, now at a perfect temperature. She took a sip, but the pain didn’t subside. Soon, beads of sweat began to form on her forehead. She wasn’t sure whether the warmth of the drink or the pain was causing her to sweat, but it felt like something was off. This wasn’t the kind of pain she usually experienced with her period.

Su Shen, still concerned, frowned. Seeing her so uncomfortable, he swept her into his arms with determination. “We’re going to the hospital,” he declared, his voice leaving no room for argument.

Without another word, he hurriedly carried her out to the car and sped toward the hospital. Inside, he could hear the pained gasps she was trying to stifle, and his heart clenched.

Once they arrived, he rushed her to the emergency room, hoping there would still be a doctor available to help. Fortunately, the night shift was in full swing, and the hospital wasn’t too busy. They found a doctor who immediately began to assess her condition.

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