Suxin hailed a taxi to Jinfeng Garden, but when she searched her pockets, she couldn't find a penny. The cab driver's face turned dark instantly. When she told him to wait while she went up to fetch some money, he was afraid she would run off and wouldn't let her leave. Left with no choice, Suxin had to bravely ask the security guard at the entrance for a loan. Luckily, the guard was easy to talk to and lent her a hundred yuan, which settled the matter.
When she got home, Suxin felt her whole body trembling. Her clothes were soaked through from the rain, and her already feverish body now felt even hotter. She hurriedly stripped off her wet clothes and dove under the covers, but even wrapped in blankets, she couldn't stop shaking. Although her body was burning up, inside she felt a piercing cold.
