Spending the Night at the Beautiful District Governor's Home

At night.

Geng Yuehua's home.

The rain was still falling outside, pattering against the windows, though it was much lighter than before.

On the living room sofa, Dong Xuebin, wrapped in a blanket, found the fever medicine Bamir. He broke out a pill, then looked helplessly at the empty water cup.

Geng Yuehua was watching the news, completely motionless.

Dong Xuebin was stark naked and couldn't leave the blanket. His fever was too severe for him to get up, either.

After hesitating for a long while, Dong Xuebin finally cleared his throat and forced himself to ask, "District Governor Yuehua, could I trouble you with something?"

Geng Yuehua said nothing and did not even glance in his direction.

Dong Xuebin gave an awkward smile. "I, uh, don't have any water. Could you get me a cup? Thank you."

Geng Yuehua kept her indifferent gaze on the television and still did not move, as though she had not heard him at all.

Dong Xuebin had no choice. He needed to take the medicine, or he wouldn't get better by tomorrow. Gritting his teeth, he sat up with the blanket wrapped around him, intending to get down and pour himself some water.

At that moment, Geng Yuehua suddenly stood up, grabbed the blanket, went to the water dispenser and filled a cup, then quickly returned and set it on the Coffee Table before continuing to watch television.

Dong Xuebin hurriedly thanked her, picked up the cup, and swallowed the medicine.

There was only the sound of the television and the rain. No other sound filled the room, and the atmosphere was rather awkward.

Dong Xuebin lay quietly, turning his head to look at her. Making conversation for the sake of it, he said, "District Governor Yuehua, it's so late, and with