Since he only wanted to see Qiqi alone, Rong Yi was naturally stopped outside by Zhou Yi, while Qiqi was helped into the ward by the nurse.
Everyone else withdrew, leaving only Lu Wei and Qiqi inside.
Lu Wei’s face was pale, his expression weary, his entire body wrapped in white sheets, making him appear weak and frail. His glasses had been removed, leaving his brow unobstructed, which only accentuated his handsome, refined features.
“Senior Brother, how are you?”
Qiqi sat by Lu Wei’s bedside and asked softly. She dared not speak loudly, afraid that even a slightly louder voice might startle him.
Lu Wei’s eyes were gentle, and he smiled at her. “Qiqi, I’m fine.”
Qiqi reproached herself. “It’s all my fault. I shouldn’t have brought my cousin here…”
She truly regretted it!
If she hadn’t brought Rong Yi today, there wouldn’t have been a conflict with Senior Brother Lu! If there hadn’t been a conflict, Senior Brother wouldn’t have had a sudden heart attack!! She clearly saw that Rong Yi pressed his finger against Senior Brother’s chest, and that’s what caused him to suddenly fall ill! No matter what, Senior Brother’s illness was triggered by her own recklessness!
She was absolutely sick with regret!!
Seeing the girl’s face full of guilt, Lu Wei quickly comforted her gently. “Qiqi, don’t blame yourself. My illness has nothing to do with you or Rong Yi. Besides, it was my fault earlier for putting medicine in the tea, causing you to end up like this…”
He gave a bitter laugh. “I brought this on myself.”
Qiqi was puzzled and asked cautiously, “Senior Brother, why did you do that?”
Lu Wei replied, “I suspected Rong Yi…”
He didn’t finish, but looked directly at Qiqi and asked, “Qiqi, is Rong Yi really your cousin?”
His gaze was exceptionally soft, yet Qiqi could clearly sense the deep worry in his eyes, along with doubt, admonition, and concern…
She lowered her head uneasily, avoiding that almost inescapable stare. “He… I suppose so…”
Lu Wei immediately pressed on. “Then do you know his true identity?”
Qiqi hesitated for a moment, then finally nodded. “I do.”
Lu Wei fell silent again, his expression growing complicated. “Qiqi, are you sure you truly know that Rong Yi… isn’t human?”
He uttered those last few words softly, yet they struck like a thunderbolt!
Qiqi looked up in shock, staring at Lu Wei with wide eyes—Senior Brother, how do you know Rong Yi’s identity!?!
Quickly realizing her expression had betrayed her thoughts, she hurriedly lowered her head.
Senior Brother’s expression seemed to indicate he already knew everything… but how had he found out?
Her mind was a tangled mess.
Just then, Lu Wei’s voice sounded in her ear, carrying a heartfelt warning. “Qiqi, you need to be careful! Most demons are skilled at shapeshifting, with alluring appearances that enchant people’s hearts… When they come to the human world, they often harbor malicious intentions and hidden agendas! Qiqi, you’re still too young and inexperienced. Don’t let him deceive you…”
Qiqi was stunned by her senior brother’s words, at a loss for how to respond—why was he speaking like this? As if he knew so much about demons!
“Qiqi, don’t ask me how I know. I’m just very worried about you.”
“Qiqi, please don’t be with him anymore, okay?”
Lu Wei’s earnest words were almost impossible to refuse.
Qiqi struggled for a moment, then murmured, “Senior… Senior Brother, rest assured, I’ll take care of my own safety.”