Chapter 217 Female Simp in Farming Variety Show (25)

Chapter 217: The Female Simp in Farming Variety Show (25)

"She's sick?" In the front hall, as soon as Ye Yunyun shared the news of Tang Qing's illness, Pei Chen was the first to shoot up. "How is she? Is it serious?"

"Does she need to go to the hospital?"

Ye Yunyun replied, "I don’t know the specifics. She only sent me these two messages."

Part of her even considered going to Tang Qing’s room to check on her, but...

She was more worried that showing up unannounced might upset Tang Qing.

It was rare for Ye Yunyun to feel so torn like this—wanting to show concern but fearing it might be inappropriate. Her phone screen still displayed the text thread with Tang Qing. She had reread the messages over and over, but there were no new updates.

"By the way, did any of you eat the bread from the fridge?"

Silence. Ye Yunyun went to check the fridge and found the bread sat untouched. None of the seven guests had any appetite...

By lunchtime, even after Pei Chen had peered into the courtyard several times, there was still no Tang Qing.

"Ye Yunyun, maybe you should send another message and ask how she’s doing?"

Frowning, Pei Chen leaned close to Ye Yunyun, almost as if he wanted to grab her phone and check for himself.

"I did. No response."

This back-and-forth had already happened three times. Before Pei Chen spoke, Feng Xingzhou and Nan Gongjing had also asked her...

Who knew they all cared so much about Tang Qing?

"Could it be really serious...?" Pei Chen’s expression grew even more solemn as he scanned the courtyard again.

Just yesterday, he had crossed that line, and Tang Qing had warned him:

*Don’t do it again.*

He wasn’t sure if visiting her while she was sick counted as "next time"...

Staring at the wooden sign Tang Qing had placed, Pei Chen found it utterly infuriating!

So annoying!

Why did there have to be this damn thing!

"Food’s ready." The newly arrived Auntie Wang called the guests over. The group dragged their feet, their faces tinged with restlessness.

If Tang Qing had said those words, they would’ve bolted over without a second’s delay!

But now, with Tang Qing absent, their appetites had vanished...

"Should we bring some food to Tang Qing?" Ye Yunyun stared at the spread of food, her appetite gone, more concerned about whether Tang Qing was hungry.

"Oh, you mean Tang Qing?"

Auntie Wang untied her apron and chuckled. "Don’t worry. I already dropped some off."

Wait, what!

Auntie Wang delivered food?

Ye Yunyun immediately pressed further, "Auntie, how is Tang Qing now?"

Auntie Wang replied with the same cheerful tone, "She’s probably fine. She just asked me to leave the food by the door."

"Oh, don’t overthink it."

"Tang Qing grew up under my watch—she’s tough as nails!"

Unbeknownst to her, Auntie Wang’s description was completely different from what the guests were imagining!

All Ye Yunyun could picture was Tang Qing being so unwell that she couldn’t even get out of bed to eat…

The others barely touched their food, while Auntie Wang was still puzzled. "Tang Qing even insisted I make extra dishes…"

"But there’s no way we’ll finish all this."

Amid the confusion, Pei Chen was the first to set down his chopsticks. "I’m full."

As Pei Chen walked out, Ye Yunyun noticed he was heading straight for Tang Qing’s courtyard—he was planning to see her!

Realizing this, Ye Yunyun immediately stood up and followed him.

"Why are you following me?" Pei Chen grumbled, turning around.

Typical Ye Yunyun—always sticking her nose in.

"Are you going to see Tang Qing?"

"Tang Qing already said we’re not allowed in her courtyard…" Ye Yunyun voiced doubt but kept tailing him.

"What if you piss her off…?"

Angry?

Suddenly, Pei Chen recalled Tang Qing’s warning from yesterday.

He hesitated mid-step, but after only a brief pause, he kept walking forward!

"We’ll cross that bridge when we get there. First, let’s see how she’s doing." Gritting his teeth, Pei Chen had already made up his mind—he’d use Zhuangzhuang as an excuse again.

If asked, he’d just say he was just checking on Zhuangzhuang!

The two of them tiptoed like they were crossing a minefield as they crossed the boundary line, holding their breath as they crossed.

At Tang Qing’s door, sure enough, the food Auntie Wang had delivered was there!

She hadn’t touched it!

Ye Yunyun, who had been following Pei Chen, now was practically vibrating with worry and barged ahead to fling the door open!

"God, Tang Qing, are you okay?"

"Do you have a fever?"

"Let me take you to the hospital!"

Everything she’d bottled up came spilling out. But the moment the door swung open, she saw Tang Qing—

"You—?!"

"What are you doing here?"

They spoke in unison, and Ye Yunyun immediately noticed the unnatural flush on Tang Qing's face.

Probably due to the fever, sweat beaded on Tang Qing’s forehead, dampening a few strands of hair, sticking to her cheeks. The normally cool and collected Tang Qing in everyone's eyes suddenly seemed fragile.

"I... saw you hadn't come out..."

"You didn’t reply to my messages either."

"So I got a little worried..." Facing Tang Qing directly, Ye Yunyun’s earlier courage shrank by half, her voice shrinking.

After Ye Yunyun finished speaking, an awkward silence settled. Pei Chen held his breath—both of them looked like guilty kids, quietly waiting for Tang Qing’s scolding.

After a long pause, Tang Qing finally spoke. "I’m fine."

"Thanks for your concern."

She’s not mad?

The two lifted their heads simultaneously, their eyes filled with relief, like they’d dodged a bullet!

"That’s great, Tang Qing! I thought you’d definitely be mad at me for showing up unannounced..." Seeing Tang Qing’s gentle response, Ye Yunyun quickly regained her energy. "Did you take any medicine for your fever?"

"How are you feeling now? I have some fever patches at my place—you seem to have a fever."

Pei Chen added, "You didn’t eat the food at the door either. Should I go heat it up for you?"

Two eager faces, unmistakably filled with concern.

"Yeah, I was just going to heat it up..."

Before she could finish, Pei Chen immediately picked up the tray. "I’ll do it!"

"I’ve got it!"

It was hard to imagine that the hottest-tempered guy in their circle could be this eager to help.

"Right, right! Pei Chen’s got boundless energy. Tang Qing, you should rest."

"Let him run the errand." As she spoke, Ye Yunyun gently supported Tang Qing. "Do you want to lie down again?"

"Your lips look a little dry—let me get you some water." The young girl’s eyes curved sweetly as she stayed close to Tang Qing, oozing warmth and care.

Meanwhile, Pei Chen, as he walked off, suddenly realized—

Wait a minute—

Something’s off! We both came to visit the patient, so how come I’m stuck running errands while she gets to stay inside?