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Chapter 345: Chapter 163 Mishap_3
In just a short while, Gu Jiuyue was no longer able to keep her eyes open, slumping tiredly into Lan’s arms.
Su Huai glanced at the little crisp skin, let out a heavy breath, and calmed the turmoil inside his heart.
"Don’t worry, I’ll take good care of everyone, and won’t cause any trouble for you. I ask you one thing, let me know at once if there’s a problem."
"Mm."
Wu decisively nodded, scooped up Gu Jiuyue in a swift motion, and headed straight for the cabin.
As soon as they left, the students exploded in a clamor, their noisy chatter upsetting and distracting.
Su Huai gathered everyone together, and with tremendous restraint, spoke a few words.
"Gu Jiuyue’s health issues have always objectively existed. If not today, then it might have been tomorrow; if not this time, then an occurrence next time can’t be avoided. I hope everyone can understand this matter correctly, not be overly worried, and not treat her as an outsider.
Her team exists precisely to deal with such accidents; they are experienced, well-prepared. What we can and must do now is take good care of ourselves, return to school safely, and not cause any trouble for anyone. Understand?"
Gao and Er Gao took the lead, and the boys shouted, "Understood! We will make sure of it!"
The girls also stopped buzzing around like flies, seeking information and gossiping carelessly. They dispersed in small groups, sighing and feeling indignant for Gu Jiuyue.
What had been a perfect trip now had a shadow cast over it as it was coming to an end.
By the time the cruise ship arrived at the port, the situation seemed more serious; Gu Jiuyue was carried out on a stretcher, completely unconscious, breathing abnormally fast.
Andy and Lan still looked composed, but Chef Uncle Wang was already nervously pacing in circles.
"We have to go to the hospital for half a day’s observation."
Wu pulled Su Huai aside, giving him a litany of instructions.
"The return flight is already booked, and it’s a lot of trouble to change, so when it’s time, you just board the plane. We might not be able to catch up.
If we haven’t returned by the time you need to leave, you’ll lead the students back to the Imperial Capital. Depending on the situation, we’ll decide whether to recuperate here or take a special flight to Jinling, Magic Capital.
If there are any new developments, I’ll inform you.
You must bring everyone back safely and prevent any accidents. Miss cannot bear any additional setbacks, understand?"
Su Huai nodded solemnly.
He knew what he could do and what he should do at this moment.
"Don’t worry about us. I assure you, we will disband safely on campus."
"Okay, that’s it then."
Wu got into a temporarily arranged RV and left in a hurry.
Su Huai watched the departing taillights, and finally grasped the meaning of "nothing is certain even from morning to evening."
At that moment, his heart was full of guilt and a bit of bewilderment.
Andy only mentioned it was "due to fatigue causing a decline in immune function," but was the truth really that simple?
Was it possible that his own encouragement to play too heartily had added to her burdens?
If so, was there any point in continuing to strive for Gu Jiuyue’s favorability rating?
The higher the favorability rating, the greater the chance of intense joy or anger, and the more intense the emotions. This was clearly not a good thing for Gu Jiuyue.
In the past life, Gu Jiuyue lived to the age of 35 probably because there wasn’t someone like him in her world to open her heart, letting her be carefree and laugh heartily.
She lived a life of quiet and simplicity, gradually healing, gradually adjusting.
It might not have been thrilling, but it wasn’t necessarily bad either.
Was his appearance and intervention really a good thing for her?
Su Huai didn’t understand medicine, but suddenly felt extreme apprehension.
This time, it seemed like there was no big issue as Andy’s choice of words was merely "observation," but what about in the future?
Su Huai felt as if his entire heart was in freefall, his emotions plummeting with it—emptiness, confusion, anxiety, restlessness... a mélange of feelings.
Yet outwardly, nobody could see his turmoil.
Standing erect in front of everyone, Su Huai’s gaze was as sharp as an eagle’s, arranging for them to collect luggage, check documents and important items, form groups, get in cars, go through security, board the plane...
The uneasy atmosphere was swiftly dispersed by him; 50 people set out, and 49 returned. The order was well maintained on the journey there and was retained on the way back.
Nothing can knock me down.
Su Huai sat by the window, gazing at the sea that held too many memories, reaffirming his own belief, and firmly trusting Gu Jiuyue: You are the same.
