If it was someone else, she would definitely think about it. However, Mu Ziyu was Mu Zilin's brother, and she was officially dating Mu Ziyu. So what if she gave him a spare key?
Mu Ziyu heated up the food he brought and brought it to Shuishui. "Come, if you want to eat, don't think too much. I bought some lighter ones today, but they have sweet and sour pork ribs. This restaurant's sweet and sour pork ribs are a little famous. Many people go there just to try it."
"Then I must try it.' 'Shuishui didn't feel as bad as before, and her appetite gradually returned. She ate a little less for lunch, and now she was hungry.
She thought for a while and then went to change into simple clothes. Her long-sleeved shirt and pajamas made her feel a little stuffy.
After she changed her clothes, she went out of the room. Her appetite grew, and she slowly returned to her usual state. She felt better after she had the sweet and sour pork ribs. She ate the other dishes in satisfaction.
Mu Ziyu knew that Shuishui liked to eat, so he had bought a large portion. It seemed that she really liked it, and she finished eating it all.
Mu Ziyu placed the drumstick in Shuishui's bowl. "Try this large drumstick."
He was eating other dishes, and he realized that Shuishui would only eat one of her favorite dishes. He was happy and realized that if he knew more about her preferences, he would be able to take care of her more.
"Don't be in a hurry to eat. No one else will eat those. Got it?" Mu Ziyu wiped Shuishui's mouth. He was afraid that she would choke when he saw her eating in such a hurry.
Shuishui nodded and drank a glass of water. "I still want to eat this sweet and sour pork ribs."
"I'll buy it again for you tomorrow. As long as you like it." Mu Ziyu looked at Shuishui's gluttonous look. He thought she looked adorable. He rubbed Shuishui as he watched her eat.
Shuishui twisted her arms. "Compared to yesterday, I'm much better. The medicinal wine worked well. The bruises on my face are quickly fading. Yesterday, the bruises looked very dark."
"I'll apply the medicine these next few days. It will disappear in a few days," Mu Ziyu said as he stroked Shuishui's chin. It seemed that Akong tried to restrain herself during the match. "You should rest for the meantime," Ziyu added.
"Okay." It was rare for Shuishui to not feel like doing anything. She leaned against the sofa and sighed.
Mu Ziyu tidied up the plates on the table. He saw Shuishui's cup. "Drink some water. I'll get you another cup."
"Okay." Shuishui stood up, picked up the cup, and gulped down the water. She then went to get water herself. She did not want to trouble Mu Ziyu. Mu Ziyu blocked Shuishui's path. "It's not a big problem. Sit. I'll fill your glass with water."
He took the cup and walked to the kitchen while holding the dishes and cutlery in his other hand.
It was the first time Shuishui ever felt so lazy. She did not need to do anything herself. It was rare. She rarely bothered others and was used to minding her own affairs. She did her own tasks herself.
After a long while, Mu Ziyu finished washing the dishes. He poured warm water for Shuishui and brought it out to her.
He saw that Shuishui was so uncomfortable even when she was walking. He wanted Shuishui to rest more. He would do what he could to alleviate her pain.
Shuishui held the cup with both hands and said, "Sorry to trouble you. I've kept you busy."
"I like it," Mu Ziyu said as he sat down and took out the medicinal wine.
He first helped her wipe her hands, feet, and face. He tried his best not to accidentally touch her other non-bruised parts because the medicinal wine was a little stimulating. It was not ideal for the medicine to be applied on the face. He used less medicinal wine and rubbed it more until the blood clots dispersed.
"My chin feels much better. It's not as sore as yesterday," she said as she winced a little.
Mu Ziyu's movements were very gentle.
Mu Ziyu had other things to do, so he left. Before he left, he told Shuishui to rest early.
Why would Shuishui go to bed early? She still had to study.
That night, before she went to bed, she read a few books.
That morning, she went to class as usual. She did not expect to receive a call from her younger brother, Qian Anzhi, early in the morning.
"Sis, can I stay in your apartment? Can I sleep on the sofa?" Qian Anzhi was very annoyed that his mother and father didn't agree with each other. It was hard on him. He was definitely inclined to be more biased towards his father. He couldn't refute his mother's attitude, so he could only comply. He was annoyed by his mother's noisy attitude, and he restrained himself from causing a scene as it would be embarrassing if he did so in school.
On the way to school, Shuishui listened on the phone to Anzhi.
"Anyway, what you mean is that you're coming to my apartment after school, right?" Shuishui asked.
"Yes, yes. Just for a week, okay? I used to bully you, but you also bullied me. So it's not a big deal, right?" Qian Anzhi was worried that Shuishui would refuse. His own mother annoyed him to death. Qian Momo also used her superiority to suppress him.
After a long time, Shuishui only said, "If you come here and stay with me, you can only sleep on the sofa."
Qian Anzhi was a little happy. "It doesn't matter. So you mean you agree?"
"I guess so, but don't bother me," Shuishui said indifferently.
She didn't dislike Anzhi as a younger brother, yet she didn't like him very much. She wouldn't really mind if he lived with her for a while. She could take care of him.
Upon entering the school gate, she said, "I'll send you the address later, but I get out of school later than you guys. You need time to come here, so you can come directly to my school later."
"Okay." Qian Anzhi was also on his way to school.
Shuishui then hung up.
As she entered the school, the bruises on her face still attracted attention. Her chin and forehead were really eye-catching. It was difficult to hide the marks on her face.
However, she wasn't embarrassed and casually walked among the crowd.
Many people were really curious, but since they couldn't ask Shuishui directly, they asked around. Everyone said the same thing—that she had fallen down. Most people didn't believe it because any fall would not have caused something that serious.
Everyone had said that Shuishui had fallen down. Of course, there was an exception, and that was Xu Die. She started to spread a rumor that Shuishui was beaten up because she had stolen someone else's boyfriend.
The news spread throughout the school that morning, and in the afternoon, Mu Zilin found out about it. "Xu Die, if you continue to spout nonsense, do you think I won't beat you up?"
"What? Do you have any evidence to prove that I was the one who spread the news?" Xu Die looked at Mu Zilin with dissatisfaction. In fact, she was also a little afraid and retreated. Xu Die looked at Shuishui and said, "Maybe it's the truth."
Shuishui felt that Xu Die was really mentally ill. Zilin laughed a little and said, "You have a guilty conscience. There's no need for you to trick me. After all, with your current state, there's nothing you can do to trick me."
She faced Xu Die and said, "I know your character. At least I understand one thing. If you're sick, you need to see a doctor." Shuishui immediately packed her bag and went home. She did not forget that her younger brother was coming over.
She also sent a message to Mu Ziyu, asking him not to come over for the next few days. Her younger brother was at her apartment, so it was not convenient.
Mu Zilin followed Shuishui. "No way. Shuishui, are you going to let this woman off just like that? She's so disgusting."
"I have something to do today. My brother is visiting, so I'll have to leave now. As for that person, there's no need to bother with her. After all, our moods shouldn't be affected by whatever a trashy person says, should it? She can spread false news everywhere, but she can't change the truth. I believe that a clear mind brings peace," Shuishui said and left. Everyone watched as Shuishui walked away.
Mu Zilin did not leave. He walked towards Xu Die and slapped her. "In the future, if you do anything else, I'll make you get out of my high school. I can spend money to get information about your being a mistress. Watch out."
Mu Qing shook her head and added, "With such a character, how can anyone want to be seen with her? She's definitely a fighter in spite of everything working against her. Being a mistress? It's sounds like something that would suit you, with your high-and-mighty attitude. Oh right. I saw you and an old man pulling each other back and forth earlier. That must have been your sugar daddy, right?"
"Don't slander me!" Xu Die said angrily. She covered her face because she felt a piercing pain. No one in the class helped her. Everyone simply watched.
Everyone walked out of the classroom together and ignored Xu Die. Everyone was disgusted by Xu Die's behavior, and they really hated her.
Even Lili was no exception. She originally thought that Xu Die wasn't As bad as everyone had perceived her. She pitied Xu Die. However, she had heard with her own ears how Xu Die talked about Shuishui everywhere. Xu Die didn't care about the feelings of her classmates at all. Lili knew that Qian Shuishui never bullied Xu Die. Every time Xu Die ridiculed Qian Shuishui, Shuishui would ignore her. But now, Xu Die had become even more aggressive. She was completely targeting Qian Shuishui. She started to hate Xu Die.
Xu Die didn't know that at that moment, the only girl who could tolerate her also walked away and distanced herself.
On the way back to the apartment, Shuishui called Qian Anzhi. Anzhi sounded helpless. "I'm outside your apartment. Come back soon. I've been waiting for you for a long time."
"En, something happened after class. I'm on my way back now. Wait for a few minutes." Shuishui quickened her pace. Although her body was still sore, the pain was already tolerable.
When she reached the apartment, she saw Qian Anzhi. He was carrying his backpack and squatting at her door. She went forward. "How long have you been waiting?"
"More than half an hour," Qian Anzhi said as he stood up. He was relieved that Shuishui had finally arrived.
Shuishui opened the door. "Go in. I'll tell you first. You can only stay until Friday. After Friday, you'll have to go home."
"Okay." Qian Anzhi nodded. He was very satisfied to be able to stay with Shuishui.
"There's one more thing. You can use the study room, but don't mess up the things inside." She didn't have other rules. It was quite inconvenient for him to stay at her house, but there was nothing she could do. Although her younger brother was not on good terms with her, she sympathized with him because she knew what was happening at home. Li Xue was in the hospital with the helper, so Anzhi was alone at home.
Qian Anzhi nodded. "Don't worry. I won't move around. Sis, do you live here? This sofa is a little small."
"En, it's a little small, but it's enough for your size. I'll get you a blanket. Just make do with it." Shuishui went to her room and grabbed another blanket.