Hearing the others leave, Huo Xiuxiu placed one hand around Xie Yuchen's waist, pressed her forehead against his chin, and rubbed gently. Feeling his fever subside, she closed her eyes in relief; she was indeed quite tired.
The next day, the quiet of the camp was shattered by a scream. Everyone, whether fully awake or not, sprang up in alarm and rushed toward the source of the sound.
Huo Xiuxiu slowly opened her eyes and looked at Xie Yuchen, who was still fast asleep but looked much better. She sat up, tucked the blanket around him, gave him some water, and then got up and stepped out of the tent.
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