Arrogant Man VS Unyielding Woman novel Chapter 57

Kim Village was a small and old town with few people. The scenery was pretty, however. Looking at the beautiful view outside the car window, Jean's mood started getting better.

'The view is really gorgeous. It's almost like the kind of town one sees on postcards. Perhaps this was one of reasons why Sonny asked me to take pictures of this small town.' Jean sighed as she took in the tall trees, the vast landscapes, and the rolling hills. Since scenic areas are usually ruined by human activities, Jean was secretly glad that small towns like Kim Village still existed. It made for an excellent spot for photography.

Jean wanted to explore the nearby area with her camera. Zed pulled over on the side of the road. Once the car had stopped and Zed had turned the engine off, Jean bit her lip and looked out the window.

She didn't have a penny in her pockets and her cell phone was out of power, which put her in a very awkward situation. Her only option was to ask Zed to lend her some money. But, she didn't know how to start the conversation. Finally, only one sound came out, "Hmm......" Zed raised an eyebrow and watched Jean purse her lips and fidget. A while passed and she still hadn't been able to figure out how to approach the topic. She kept thinking, 'Zed helped me yesterday. Today as well I have to ask him for help. It is really not good manners to do so.

Why is it so hard for me to ask him? But I must ask, for what other choice do I have?'

"What's the matter?" Zed asked before Jean could say anything. He could tell from her expression that she wanted to say something.

Jean blinked her eyes rapidly and said, "May I ask you for a favor? Will you lend me some money? I will pay you back as soon as I return home."

Zed's lips curved into a smile as he teased, "What if I refuse?"

Jean was dazed for a second. Then she stared at him with all her might. Her face looked sullen.

'What? No! Zed Qi, is this your way of getting revenge? How could you refuse me at a time like this?'

Jean was too proud to ask a second time. So she frowned and said unhappily, "Take care on your way home." Without glancing at Zed, she opened the door in preparation to leave.

"Do you really want me to go?" Zed asked calmly. But his voice lacked its usual energy. Jean frowned when she realized that his voice was faint. 'He drove me all the way to Kim Village. Perhaps the exhaustion is catching up?' Jean thought.

Her attitude softened and Jean turned to face him. She had reason to be grateful albeit he had refused to loan her money. Jean was shocked to see that Zed's face was pale. 'He must be ill.' This was Jean's first thought. Instinctively, she reached out and placed her hand on his forehead. Her eyes widened when she felt how high his temperature was.

Considering how hot his forehead was, Zed was certainly not running a low-grade fever.

"Zed, you're running a fever!" She exclaimed. When at Tube Village, she had felt that Zed was behaving oddly. She was upset with him and scolded, "Why didn't you tell me? You have a high fever. We should have taken a detour to a hospital before coming here."

Jean was distressed by his condition. 'Why didn't he see a doctor first? Was it because of me? He thought about driving me here first. Zed Qi, I have to admit that you are overbearing and insensitive sometimes. But then there are times when your generous acts of kindness deeply touch me.'

"It's not a big deal. I will be okay soon." Zed said. He really didn't think it was a big issue.

"What do you mean by, it's not a big deal? You're running a high fever. It is a big deal. You should see a doctor. Now that we're in the middle of nowhere, how will we find a doctor?" Just as Jean finished admonishing Zed, she cursed herself for forgetting to carry medicines with her in case of such emergencies. Jean waved her hands in frustration as she continued, "You should have told me when we were in Tube Village. If I had known that you were not feeling well, I wouldn't have allowed you to drive me all the way here. I know why you have a fever. It was probably because you didn't cover yourself up under your quilt last night."

"Stop blabbering, Jean Wen!" Zed shot Jean a sideways glance. She looked genuinely anxious and concerned.

"Why are you annoyed with me? I'm telling the truth!" Jean was upset, "You are a grown-up, not a kid. You have to learn how to take care of yourself. When you know you are not feeling well, the first thing you have to do is see a doctor."

Then Jean leaned forward and closed the car door. Zed was unwell and she had to stop working. She needed to make sure that he got the help he needed.

"Drive! Let's find a hotel, then you can rest there." She ordered.

Zed's reply was to start the car. They drove along the streets of Kim Village in search of a hotel.