Liuli understood his meaning in an instant and shook her head at him subtly.
This means that after Qiji fainted, Kijika did not do anything unusual.
Liuli remembered that the last thing Qiji said to her before he fainted was "Be careful of the Kijika," and afterwards she was always on guard against him.
But up to now, she hasn't noticed anything wrong with Teacher Kijika.
But since Qiji said that, he must have his reasons.
She shook her head, simply telling Qiji that nothing was wrong for the time being.
Huomu Qiji asked about the Kijika, Hiki also chimed in:
"Qiji, while you were unconscious, Teacher Kijika came to see you several times."
He was just here, but then two people from the Echo Association came looking for him and called him away.
Is that so?
Qiji nodded, a vague guess forming in his mind.
"By the way, how long was I unconscious?"
"All day long." Setsuna replied, handing the apple she had just peeled to Qiji.
As she handed it over, she glanced warily at the people around her. Seeing that no one was vying to be her friend this time, she breathed a sigh of relief and secretly rejoiced.
This time, she finally won!
However, upon hearing that a day had already passed, Qiji struggled to get out of bed.
He didn't even bother to take the peeled apple that was handed to him in Setsuna.
"Qiji, what are you doing? The doctor told you to stay in bed and rest these days!" Seeing Liuli immediately tried to push Qiji back onto the bed.
Huomu also helped out.
"Qiji, the doctor said your health is terrible, you're extremely weak! He said he's been a doctor his whole life and he's never seen you so weak..."
They actually said he was weak?
Upon hearing this, Qiji knew that this was a quack doctor.
"I'm really fine, I need to go home, cough..."
Before Qiji could finish speaking, he coughed up a mouthful of blood.
"Ah!"
"Qiji- san?!"
Exclamations of surprise rose and fell.
Liuli, Setsuna, Bai Lili quickly came up with a handkerchief each to help him clean up.
Then, the four of them worked together to push Qiji, who was still struggling to get out of bed, back onto the bed.
Bai Lili freed one hand and pressed the call button to summon a doctor.
Qiji was troubled for a time.
Why am I suddenly feeling a sense of desolation, like a group of village children bullying an old and powerless man...?
Two fists can't beat eight hands!
The main problem is that he's currently under a weakened state, so he can't really do anything to them for the time being.
While the [Blurring of Illusion and Reality] technique can be used, using it here would be overkill.
What if Kijika comes back later and tries to harm him...?
Although I had a hunch it might really be a misunderstanding, I figured it was better to be safe than sorry.
The Blurring of Illusion and Reality needs to be kept.
"Qiji- kun, is something the matter that you're in such a hurry to go home?"
At this moment, it was Bai Lili who was the most considerate, noticing Qiji's anxiety.
"... I haven't been home for two days, and I'm worried my sister will worry."
"Qiji- kun, you have a younger sister?!"
For a moment, the four little ones in the ward all looked at Qiji, their faces showing various expressions of curiosity and inquiry.
"There is one."
Qiji had nothing to hide from this.
Moreover, he actually wanted to introduce some friends to his sister.
Otherwise, that guy would always be staying at home alone, and he'd feel very lonely.
"I'll go and ask someone to bring her here!" Bai Lili immediately volunteered.
"No... no need for that." Qiji quickly refused, not wanting his sister to know he was in the hospital.
"It's no trouble at all, just a word!" Bai Lili patted her chest, which was quite ample, giving the impression that she could easily take care of everything.
Liuli, however, saw through Qiji's concerns and said instead:
"How about we call home?"
In the City of Kindling, landline phones are now practically ubiquitous.
Because Qiji occasionally needs to contact her sister when she's out, she also installed one at home.
There was a landline in the ward, Qiji was about to make a call.
Bai Lili suddenly pulled a pink flip phone from her pocket and handed it over:
"Qiji- kun, if you don't mind, please use mine."
The moment Bai Lili pulled out her phone, Huomu's eyes widened in surprise!
"Bai Lili, is this the legendary cell phone?!"
This was the first time he had ever seen the legendary genuine article in person!
This thing is a high-end luxury item that Kalentia has launched in recent years. It's said that very few people in the City of Kindling can afford it!
"Eh? It's not really a legend..."
Cell phones have become very common in the last two years. My sister, who studies at Kalentia College, says that almost everyone in her college now has one.
While Bai Lili was explaining to Huomu, Qiji had already taken the phone from her hand.
Bai Lili was about to explain how to use the phone to Qiji when she saw Qiji skillfully open the cover and quickly press the numbers.
Setsuna caught a glimpse of this scene and was slightly startled.
How come Qiji is so skilled at using such luxury items?
Cell phones are high-tech gadgets that even she doesn't know how to use!
At that Setsuna, I couldn't help but feel even more curious about Qiji's background.
After all, even now, Qiji's background remains a mystery to them.
The call was answered immediately as soon as it was dialed.
Qiji couldn't help but smile wryly at this.
He could even picture his sister staying up all night by the phone.
"Brother?" came the girl's voice through the receiver, a voice tinged with anxiety but trying her best to hold it in.
"Xiao Xi, I'm sorry, I took on a last-minute task yesterday and only just found the time to tell you now."
"Um, I might be a little late getting home—"
He was interrupted before he could finish speaking.
"Brother, are you hurt?"
"No, how could that be? Who could hurt me?"
"You were injured, why didn't you tell me right away!"
"I already told you I'm not injured..."
"Elder brother!"
Hearing the serious, even somewhat stern, tone from the other end of the line, Qiji sighed and had no choice but to confess honestly:
"If I tell you, you'll definitely worry..."
Of course I'd worry! Isn't it only natural to worry about my brother?
You're making me worry!
If I get hurt, I'll definitely tell my brother first...
Qiji was stunned for a moment, then suddenly shook his head and chuckled.
He laughed at his clumsy Lie—
Yes, why keep it from your sister?
It's not a serious injury.
"Brother, don't laugh! I'm angry!"
Upon hearing this, Qiji's voice softened involuntarily. "I know, it's not anger, it's worry."
"Brother, are you in the hospital right now? Which hospital?"
"You don't need to come over, I'll be discharged soon."
As soon as Qiji finished speaking, the clueless Huomu bluntly interjected:
"Qiji- kun, while you were unconscious, the doctor said that your condition required at least a week of observation in the hospital!"
"???"
Qiji glared at Huomu with annoyance.
Huomu then belatedly realized he had said the wrong thing, quickly covered his mouth, and shrank back awkwardly.
"Brother, which hospital?"
My sister's tone on the phone was so assertive that it brooked no refusal.
Having no other option, Qiji had to find out the name of the hospital and tell the other party.
"Qiji- kun, how about I send someone to pick up your sister?"
After thinking about it, Qiji ultimately rejected Bai Lili's suggestion.
Because he knew that although his sister never said it, she was actually very strong-willed.
She doesn't want to be treated like a disabled person.
After hanging up the phone, Qiji handed the phone back to Bai Lili and said thank you.
At that moment, Setsuna finally found an opportunity and stuffed the peeled apple into Qiji's hand.
However, just as Qiji was about to bring it to his lips, he suddenly coughed up a mouthful of blood.
"I'm sorry, Setsuna, I think I'll pass for now."
"Huh? Okay, fine..."
Setsuna bit her lip, never expecting that her sure-fire attempt to curry favor would end in failure.
Staying in a prestigious VIP ward, Qiji woke up not long before the medical team filed in.
Among them are highly respected senior experts, elite backbone personnel who have mastered the latest technologies, and even several Echoer have awakened to advanced treatment systems.
Several doctors marveled at Qiji's physical condition.
He kept vomiting blood, was extremely weak, but the cause of his illness could not be found, and he had no other problems.
The leading professor even excitedly suggested naming this unprecedented and strange disease "Qiji".
After being rejected by Qiji with a blank expression, he regretfully cast several high-level healing Echo on him and opened a table full of nutritional supplements before reluctantly leaving.