Night, outside Shrek Academy.
Tang San and the others sat gathered around Xiao Wu's bed, every one of them wearing worried expressions, their brows tightly furrowed.
Dai Mubai sighed and patted Tang San on the shoulder. "Tang San, don't worry too much. Didn't the dean and doctor just say that Xiao Wu's body is perfectly fine? She was only overwhelmed by the shock and fainted for a while. Looking at the time, she should be waking up soon..."
Tang San nodded heavily, but he kept his head lowered and did not say a word.
The others looked up at one another, yet they too remained silent.
Flender and Yu Xiaogang stood by the window, quietly discussing something. Liu Erlong stood to one side with a dark expression, not joining their argument.
Xiao Wu's face remained pale as she lay in bed, a fine layer of sweat beading on her forehead. A trace of irrepressible terror could still be seen between her brows, and from time to time, she murmured softly.
"Brother..."
At Xiao Wu's soft call, Tang San abruptly snapped out of his daze. He suddenly lifted his head, then grabbed the hand she had placed atop the blanket, saying excitedly, "Xiao Wu, you're finally awake..."
Xiao Wu looked up at Tang San after waking. She forced a smile and said softly, "Brother, I want to talk to you..."
Tang San immediately understood. He raised his head to look at the others and said apologetically, "Everyone..."
Dai Mubai was the first to rise, followed by Ma Hongjun and the others. Oscar bumped Tang San's shoulder, raised his brows, and said, "Then... Tang San, we'll leave Xiao Wu to you. Take your time talking. If you need anything, just call for us..."
Flender, who had just pushed open the door and