In a daze, Xiyan heard the sound of water splashing near her ear.
So cold.
But her forehead was burning.
She wanted to regain consciousness to help Ou Jue row, but her limbs wouldn't obey.
Half-conscious and half-awake, Xiyan whispered, "Are you still here?"
"I'm here."
Hearing his response, amidst her hazy consciousness, Xiyan seemed to find a sliver of peace.
Thank goodness, he's still here...
But what now? Her brain buzzed, so dizzy.
It felt as though she might faint at any moment.
No, I can't.
Xiyan struggled to hold on, "Ou Jue?"
"Hmm?"
Another response.
Another moment of peace.
No one knew how long it had been. Due to her fever, Xiyan was completely weak, not even able to lift her eyelids.
She painfully opened her mouth, "Ou Jue..."
But this time, no one answered her.
Xiyan's consciousness drifted further and further away.
At this moment, a pair of hands suddenly fished her out of the sea.
Her vision darkened, and Xiyan completely fainted.
