Chapter 18
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Volume 1 + Chapter 18: Experience of Shame
Just as Bai Yuxuan was at a loss over Ouyang Qianxue’s unexpected move, a flash of gold streaked across her vision.
“Huh?”
Then, Ouyang Qianxue collapsed heavily onto the Go board.
“Wh—What?!” Everyone present, including the host, was stunned.
“How could this happen? Contestant Ouyang has fainted!” With the host’s exclamation, the students and staff in the venue immediately fell into chaos.
“What should we do? Call an ambulance?”
“Wouldn’t it be safer to find a car and take her to the hospital?”
“Ouyang!”
“Qianxue!”
At this moment, both the Go club president and Wang Qian anxiously stared at Ouyang Qianxue, who had collapsed on the stage. They desperately wanted to rush to her side to check on her, but the chaotic crowd made it impossible for them to push through quickly.
Meanwhile, Bai Yuxuan, having regained her composure, glanced at the unconscious Ouyang Qianxue. As someone experienced in handling emergencies, she remained calm.
First, she patted Ouyang Qianxue lightly and called her name softly near her ear. When there was no response, Bai Yuxuan swiftly slipped her fingers into Ouyang’s mouth to open her airway, ensuring there was no obstruction. Then, she loosened Ouyang’s collar to help her breathe more easily.
“Though, this girl really doesn’t have much to show…” Bai Yuxuan couldn’t help but silently mourn for Ouyang’s flat chest for a second.
“Never mind that. Saving her comes first—after all, this match was my idea.”
With that thought, Bai Yuxuan placed Ouyang’s body across her lap, slightly elevating her legs and tilting her head back to improve blood circulation to the brain. After doing this, she checked Ouyang’s face again and saw that her complexion had improved slightly.
“You really love causing trouble for others, huh? Fine, I’ll give you an extra service.”
Bai Yuxuan then slid one hand under Ouyang’s back, hooked the other under her knees, and dashed toward the infirmary in a princess carry.
“Look over there!” The students below the stage gasped.
“A princess carry?!”
“Bai Yuxuan saving the beauty like that is so cool! She’s like a prince from a fairy tale!”
“So jealous! Why couldn’t I be the one fainting there~” The girls gazed at the two with envy.
“Damn it, why does Bai Yuxuan always get all the good luck?” The boys, on the other hand, glared at Bai Yuxuan with resentment.
Fortunately, the students of Sakuragaoka High were sensible. Though many were jealous, they still cleared a path as Bai Yuxuan carried Ouyang through the crowd.
Soon, Bai Yuxuan arrived at the infirmary door.
(Huh, she’s even lighter than she looks…)
Holding Ouyang Qianxue in her arms, Bai Yuxuan knocked on the door.
“Is anyone there?”
At her call, a nurse quickly came to check. Following the nurse’s instructions, Bai Yuxuan carefully laid Ouyang down on the infirmary bed.
“This girl has severe hypoglycemia, malnutrition, and has been under prolonged stress and exhaustion. That’s why she suddenly fainted. She’ll be fine after some rest, but if this continues, her body won’t hold up in the long run,” the nurse explained after examining Ouyang.
“I see. I’ll make sure she takes better care of herself,” Bai Yuxuan replied before falling into thought.
(Hypoglycemia, malnutrition, stress, exhaustion… Has she been enduring all this all along? But why did I never see any trace of hardship on her face?)
“Qianxue!”
A loud bang at the door snapped Bai Yuxuan out of her thoughts. Wang Qian and the Go club president burst into the infirmary.
“How is she? Is Qianxue okay?” Wang Qian urgently asked the nurse. Upon hearing the explanation of Ouyang’s condition, Wang Qian’s face twisted with regret.
“Ugh, I kept telling her to eat properly and rest, but she never listens!”
This offhand remark caught Bai Yuxuan’s attention.
“Are you saying her condition is because she hasn’t been eating well?” Bai Yuxuan’s question startled Wang Qian, but the latter quickly came up with an excuse.
“Ah, yeah… She kept saying she wanted to lose weight, so she skipped meals. I’ve scolded her about it before.”
“I see.” With that, Bai Yuxuan walked out of the infirmary.
(Hmph, what a terrible liar. Ouyang Qianxue isn’t the type to care about appearances. Whenever girls around her talk about fashion or makeup, she never shows any interest. There’s no way she’d starve herself just to slim down. Ouyang Qianxue… Just who are you? I’m starting to get curious.)
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“Where am I…?”
After an unknown amount of time, Ouyang Qianxue slowly opened her eyes in the infirmary.
“You’re finally awake! How do you feel?” Wang Qian asked urgently from beside the bed.
“Better… Why am I here?”
“Why? Because you refused to eat properly, your blood sugar dropped too low, and you were overworked. You fainted during the match.”
“I see… So, the result of the match…”
“You were disqualified by default. Bai Yuxuan won.”
“I lost after all…” Ouyang Qianxue murmured, gazing wistfully out the window.
“Seriously, why don’t you ever take care of yourself?!” Wang Qian smacked Ouyang’s chest in frustration.
“Sorry for causing you trouble…” Ouyang Qianxue looked at her apologetically.
“It’s fine. But speaking of trouble, there’s someone else you owe a big thanks to.” Wang Qian’s annoyed expression softened, and a faint smile appeared.
“Who?”
“Bai Yuxuan.” Wang Qian suddenly grinned mischievously.
“Bai Yuxuan? Why should I thank him?” A sense of unease crept into Ouyang Qianxue’s heart as she saw Wang Qian’s devilish smile.
“Because he was the one who carried you to the infirmary… in a princess carry.”
“WHAT?!” Ouyang Qianxue instantly turned to stone.
“And it was in front of the entire school, too!”
A sound like something shattering echoed in the room as Ouyang Qianxue buried her face under the blanket.
“Qianxue?”
“Don’t talk to me… I can’t face anyone now. Being princess-carried by a guy, in front of the whole school… Ugh, I just want to die.”
“Hey, don’t die yet! At least tell me what it felt like to be carried like that!”
But the teasing Wang Qian had no intention of letting her off. She tugged at the blanket relentlessly, pestering Ouyang Qianxue for details.
