She asked her advisor for leave, saying she was unwell and needed a week to recuperate. Although her advisor was worried, they approved her leave.
Dale and some senior students who had a good relationship with her all called to express their concern and wished to visit her, but she refused them, feeling it wasn't necessary.
Her polite refusals made everyone understand her thoughts, so they didn't come over.
...
Lai Wei and Hai En arrived at her apartment by noon the next day, looking travel-worn. Lai Wei seemed a bit haggard. Seeing Jian Dan looking rosy-cheeked, Hai En appeared relieved. If anything happened to Jian Dan, Lai Wei would be worried sick.
He whispered in Lai Wei's ear, "Now that you've seen her and she's safe and sound, are you more at ease? Feeling less impulsive now?"
Lai Wei nodded somewhat sheepishly, "I know, I was just worried before, really. I won't be so impulsive next time."
There was almost a fight with someone when boarding the plane.
