~Between the Pages and the Coffee Pot: Translated Novels~

  Chapter 40: More Concerned Than Expected Kong Yiyue had caught a chill during her period, and with all the worry and pent-up emotions these past few days, her body had taken a turn for the worse. The doctor prescribed some medicine, and after sleeping for a while back at the dorm, she felt better when she woke up.   It was the weekend, and she still had her piano tutoring class to attend. She had just finished getting ready and was about to leave when she unexpectedly ran into Hou Guanglue right at the dorm entrance.   Hou Guanglue was carrying a fruit basket. When he saw Kong Yiyue, he immediately broke into a smile, completely forgetting their unpleasant argument the other day.   “I heard you were sick, Kong Yiyue—you look so weak!”   Although Kong Yiyue felt uncomfortable around Hou Guanglue, she knew better than to be rude to someone being friendly. Still, her face was completely devoid of a smile: “Thank you for your concern. I’m fine now, but I have some...