JFWCM Chapter 53

Heartache and Concern

In the daily life of the interstellar campus, Yi Shang, Jiang Wan’yuan, and their friends were still immersed in the sea of knowledge, pursuing their dreams of interstellar scientific research. On this day, sunlight streamed through the transparent dome of the classroom, and an interstellar history class was in progress.

Jiang Wan’yuan sat in her seat, the usually vibrant girl feeling dizzy and experiencing chills. She tried hard to perk herself up, wanting to keep up with the teacher’s lecture on the rise and fall of interstellar civilizations, but her eyelids grew heavier and heavier, and fine beads of sweat gradually covered her forehead.

In the classroom, Yi Shang sat not far from Jiang Wan’yuan, as always focused on the teacher’s explanation, occasionally jotting down key knowledge points. However, she felt something was amiss and subconsciously glanced towards Jiang Wan’yuan. She saw Jiang Wan’yuan’s face was pale and her body was trembling slightly. Alarmed, she refrained from asking immediately due to the ongoing class.

Jiang Wan’yuan tried to persevere with her willpower, not wanting to disturb the class because of her condition. She bit her lip tightly, trying to stay awake, but her discomfort grew stronger. The teacher was giving an eloquent lecture on the magnificence of interstellar history, and the students were immersed in the feast of knowledge, nobody noticing Jiang Wan’yuan’s abnormality.

Finally, the bell rang, and the teacher announced the end of the class. The students stood up, packed their books, and prepared to go to the next classroom. Yi Shang immediately walked quickly to Jiang Wan’yuan, squatted down, and asked softly, “Wan’yuan, what’s wrong?”

Jiang Wan’yuan looked up and said in a weak voice, “Yi Shang, I feel terrible, I think I have a fever.” Yi Shang’s heart tightened, she reached out and touched Jiang Wan’yuan’s forehead, which was burning hot. Without saying a word, she draped Jiang Wan’yuan’s arm over her shoulder, helped her stand up, and said, “Let’s go, I’ll take you to the infirmary.”

Lin Yue, who was nearby, saw this and quickly came over to ask, “What’s wrong with Jiang Wan’yuan? Is she not feeling well?” Yi Shang frowned slightly and said briefly, “She has a fever, I’m taking her to the infirmary.” Lin Yue nodded and said, “Then I’ll go with you, so we can look after each other.”

The three had just walked out of the classroom when they ran into Jing Xiao and Zhang Yao. Jing Xiao saw Jiang Wan’yuan’s weak appearance and asked with concern, “What’s wrong, Wan’yuan?” Yi Shang, while supporting Jiang Wan’yuan forward, replied, “She has a fever.” Zhang Yao said anxiously, “Then hurry to the infirmary, we’ll go too.”

Along the way, Yi Shang tightly supported Jiang Wan’yuan, her eyes full of worry. Jiang Wan’yuan leaned on Yi Shang, and said weakly, “Yi Shang, am I useless? Even this little illness…” Yi Shang interrupted her softly, “Don’t talk, save your strength, we’ll be at the infirmary soon.”

When they arrived at the infirmary, the doctor immediately examined Jiang Wan’yuan. Yi Shang stood aside, her hands clenched tightly, her eyes never leaving Jiang Wan’yuan. After the doctor finished the examination, he said, “It’s just a common fever, probably caused by being too tired recently and the change in weather. An antipyretic injection and some rest will do the trick.”

Hearing this, Yi Shang’s tense nerves relaxed slightly. The doctor gave Jiang Wan’yuan an injection and arranged for her to lie down in bed to rest. Yi Shang moved a chair and sat by Jiang Wan’yuan’s bed, holding her hand tightly, and said softly, “Wan’yuan, rest well, I’ll be here with you.”

Jiang Wan’yuan nodded slightly, revealing a weak smile: “Yi Shang, with you here, I feel at ease.” Lin Yue, Jing Xiao and Zhang Yao also comforted Jiang Wan’yuan: “Wan’yuan, just rest and recover, we’re here for you.”

While Jiang Wan’yuan rested, Yi Shang stayed by her side, her eyes full of concern. She gently brushed away the hair on Jiang Wan’yuan’s forehead that was wet with sweat and said softly, “You should pay more attention to your health in the future, don’t work so hard.” Although Yi Shang usually didn’t talk much, she couldn’t help but give instructions at this moment.

After a while, Jiang Wan’yuan’s forehead began to sweat, and Yi Shang knew that the antipyretic medicine was working. She picked up a towel and gently wiped the sweat from Jiang Wan’yuan’s face, her movements gentle and meticulous, as if treating the most precious treasure in the world.

Lin Yue, Jing Xiao, and Zhang Yao also did not leave. They were quietly discussing whether to help Jiang Wan’yuan organize the missed lessons. Lin Yue said, “Jiang Wan’yuan will definitely worry about the lessons when she wakes up. Let’s organize the notes and give them to her, so she won’t have to worry.” Jing Xiao and Zhang Yao nodded in agreement.

About an hour later, Jiang Wan’yuan slowly opened her eyes. Yi Shang immediately leaned closer and asked softly, “Wan’yuan, how do you feel? Are you better?” Jiang Wan’yuan revealed a weak smile: “Yes, much better, my head isn’t so dizzy anymore.”

At this moment, Lin Yue walked over and said with a smile: “Wan’yuan, just rest and recover, we will help you organize the missed lessons.” Jiang Wan’yuan looked at them gratefully: “Thank you, you’re so kind.”

Yi Shang helped Jiang Wan’yuan sit up and poured a glass of warm water for her: “Drink some water.” Jiang Wan’yuan took the water glass and slowly drank a few sips. Yi Shang said again, “The doctor said you need to rest, so don’t go to the remaining classes today, I’ll accompany you back to the dormitory.”

Jiang Wan’yuan hesitated: “But…” Yi Shang interrupted her: “No buts, health is the most important thing.” Jiang Wan’yuan looked at Yi Shang’s firm eyes and had to nod: “Okay.”

Yi Shang helped Jiang Wan’yuan back to the dormitory, tidied up her bed, and helped her lie down. Then she sat by the bed and said softly, “Sleep for a while, I’ll be here with you.” Jiang Wan’yuan obediently nodded, and soon fell asleep again.

Yi Shang looked at Jiang Wan’yuan’s quiet sleeping face and secretly vowed to take more careful care of her in the future and not let her work so hard again. She gently held Jiang Wan’yuan’s hand, as if that would give her strength and help her recover quickly.

Time passed in silence, and only Jiang Wan’yuan’s even breathing could be heard in the dormitory. Yi Shang quietly stayed there, her eyes never leaving Jiang Wan’yuan. After an unknown amount of time, Jiang Wan’yuan woke up again, this time her complexion was obviously much better, and her spirits had also recovered somewhat.

She looked at Yi Shang, her eyes full of gratitude: “Yi Shang, have you been watching over me the whole time? You should rest too, don’t tire yourself out.” Yi Shang shook her head slightly: “I’m not tired, as long as you’re okay.”

Jiang Wan’yuan sat up, leaning on Yi Shang: “Yi Shang, I’ve noticed that every time I encounter difficulties, you’re always the first to appear by my side. With you here, I’m not afraid of anything.” Yi Shang gently hugged Jiang Wan’yuan and said softly, “Silly, we’re partners, of course I have to be by your side all the time.”

At this moment, the dormitory door was gently knocked, and Lin Yue, Jing Xiao, and Zhang Yao walked in. Lin Yue held the organized notes in her hand and said with a smile, “Wan’yuan, these are the notes for today’s lessons, take a look, and ask us if there’s anything you don’t understand.”

Jiang Wan’yuan took the notes and said gratefully, “Thank you, you’re so thoughtful.” Jing Xiao said with a smile, “Why are you being so polite with us? We’re friends, we should help each other.”

Zhang Yao also said, “Wan’yuan, get well soon, we’re still waiting to participate in the next scientific research project together.” Jiang Wan’yuan nodded: “Yes, I will get well soon.”

In the following days, Yi Shang took care of Jiang Wan’yuan carefully. Every day, she would go to the cafeteria to get nutritious meals for Jiang Wan’yuan and supervise her to take her medicine on time. Under Yi Shang’s meticulous care, Jiang Wan’yuan’s body recovered quickly.

On the first day after Jiang Wan’yuan recovered, Yi Shang, Jiang Wan’yuan, and their partners gathered together as usual to discuss new scientific research projects. Jiang Wan’yuan excitedly talked about some of the ideas she had come up with during her recovery period, and Yi Shang listened carefully, occasionally offering some constructive suggestions.

Lin Yue looked at them and said with a smile, “It feels like Jiang Wan’yuan is full of energy again after recovering, and our team is finally complete again.” Jing Xiao and Zhang Yao also nodded, everyone was happy for Jiang Wan’yuan’s recovery.

During a break between classes, Jiang Wan’yuan pulled Yi Shang to the campus garden. Various exotic interstellar flowers were in full bloom in the garden, colorful and fragrant. Jiang Wan’yuan looked at Yi Shang, her eyes shining with happiness: “Yi Shang, after this illness, I have a deeper understanding of how important you are to me, and I also feel everyone’s concern. I’m really lucky to have you all.”

Yi Shang gently held Jiang Wan’yuan’s hand, looked into her eyes and said, “Me too, Wan’yuan. No matter what difficulties we encounter in the future, we will face them together.” After saying that, Yi Shang gently hugged Jiang Wan’yuan, and Jiang Wan’yuan leaned in Yi Shang’s arms, feeling her warmth and firmness.

In this interstellar campus full of fantasy and challenges, Jiang Wan’yuan’s little episode of illness not only did not affect everyone’s studies and life, but also deepened the relationship between Yi Shang and Jiang Wan’yuan, and made the friendship of the entire team more solid. With concern for each other and love for scientific research, they continue to swim in the sea of interstellar knowledge, writing their own wonderful stories.

As the days passed, the school ushered in an exhibition of interstellar scientific and technological achievements. The team to which Yi Shang and Jiang Wan’yuan belonged decided to showcase an upgraded version of their previously researched “Efficient Interstellar Energy Conversion and Recycling Device.” In the process of preparing for the exhibition, everyone had a clear division of labor and performed their respective duties.

Relying on her profound scientific research skills, Yi Shang carried out the final performance optimization and parameter calibration of the device. She stayed in the laboratory all day, focusing on debugging the device, striving to maximize its performance. Jiang Wan’yuan used her creativity and aesthetics to design the exhibition’s display method and publicity materials. With vivid pictures and concise and clear text, she vividly displayed the principle and advantages of the device.

Lin Yue was responsible for collecting the latest research data on similar devices, in order to highlight the uniqueness of their device in the exhibition. She carefully screened in the interstellar scientific research database, communicated with scientific research teams on various planets, and obtained the most cutting-edge information. Jing Xiao and Zhang Yao undertook the work of building the exhibition site and testing the stability of the device’s operation. They carefully arranged the site and repeatedly checked every part of the device to ensure that there would be no problems during the exhibition.

On the day of the exhibition, the campus was bustling with activity. Scientific researchers, students, and experts from various planets flocked to the exhibition hall. Yi Shang’s team’s booth was surrounded by people, and everyone showed a strong interest in their upgraded version of the “Efficient Interstellar Energy Conversion and Recycling Device.”

Yi Shang stood next to the device. Although she was still cold and spoke little, her concise and professional explanation allowed everyone to have a clear understanding of the device’s working principle and innovation points. Jiang Wan’yuan enthusiastically interacted with visitors, answering various questions they raised. Lin Yue appropriately supplemented the latest scientific research trends and related data, demonstrating the team’s in-depth understanding of the field.

Jing Xiao and Zhang Yao focused on operating the device’s demonstration, allowing everyone to visually see the device’s efficient operation and energy recycling process. Their demonstration was unanimously praised by the visitors, and many scientific research institutions and enterprises expressed their intention to cooperate with them.

At the summary meeting of the exhibition, the school leaders gave high praise to Yi Shang’s team’s performance. Yi Shang looked at her partners and felt proud. Jiang Wan’yuan smiled and said to Yi Shang, “Yi Shang, we succeeded again, this is the result of everyone’s hard work together.” Yi Shang nodded slightly, a subtle smile flashing in her eyes: “Yes, everyone is great.”