"We’re here. Go ahead and meet Miss."
Uncle Li’s voice interrupted Shen Jingqi’s thoughts.
"Alright, thank you, Uncle Li."
Shen Jingqi got out of the car and first went to the restaurant, buying a double portion of breakfast.
"Not having the manager deliver it this morning?"
After tidying up his clothes, Shen Jingqi knocked on the VVIP room door.
"You’re here so early today?"
"Yeah, you woke up early too, so I came over early."
"You’ve brought so much again, are you going to eat with me?"
"Senior, it’s almost 8 o’clock, I have to go to the morning meeting first. You eat first, and I can handle the rest."
Shen Jingqi headed to the conference room.
Inside, seeing a sea of white coats, he realized he hadn’t put on his coat yet.
He returned to his workstation but couldn’t find it.
Strange, where did it go?
Shen Jingqi hurried back to the conference room.
He recalled the events from yesterday.
Oh, it was last night when he had dinner with Li Baiyu; she asked him to take off his coat and he didn’t bring it out afterward.
Once he figured it out, Shen Jingqi focused his attention on the report.
Several on-duty doctors reported on last night’s situation.
When it came to the series of rooms on the 5th floor, Dr. Yao reported:
"Last night at 21:35, after lights out, patient Liu Yiyi in room 516 tied a towel and dance socks together, secured it to the head of the bed, and attempted to strangle herself. She was discovered in time and her mood is now stable. Please have Dr. Shen visit the room for examination and timely questioning."
Liu Yiyi attempted suicide!
Shen Jingqi quickly ran toward room 516.
Nurse Sun, who was dining with Liu Yiyi, stood up when she saw Shen Jingqi approaching.
Liu Yiyi put down the bun in her hand, for the first time, proactively calling out to Shen Jingqi.
Shen Jingqi noticed a faint mark on Liu Yiyi’s neck.
"Last night, I saw Yiyi tying dance socks to the head of the bed, the other end around her neck, leaning forward. I hurriedly intervened."
Sun Jie took care of Liu Yiyi for most of the night and seemed fatigued.
"You’ve worked hard, thank you for your help with Yiyi."
Shen Jingqi spoke with appreciation.
The contents regarding suicidal thoughts in Liu Yiyi’s records had disappeared.
At this moment, there was life in Liu Yiyi’s eyes.
Just yesterday, the elf from the dance scene collided with the Liu Yiyi in the ward.
Liu Yiyi’s core strength was very strong, a slight exertion could produce tremendous power.
Vitality, or destruction.
In her world, she experienced a turmoil.
The city’s top school.
Gathering the province’s most outstanding students.
Some excelled in cultural subjects, while others stood out in specialties.
Liu Yiyi showed her dance talent from the age of 3.
Her brows carried a hint of melancholy, like a wisp of smoke among towering peaks.
This posture garnered appreciation from elders and teachers but made her an outlier among peers. ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ ɴovᴇl_Firᴇ.ɴet
Liu Yiyi was passionate about dance, leading performances since elementary school, participating in various competitions, and earning countless certificates and honors.
When Liu Yiyi was admitted to Yingcai High School early with exceptional grades in professional and dance courses, she faced unprecedented pressure.
The physical changes brought by age confused Liu Yiyi.
To maintain a slender figure, Liu Yiyi began to endure hunger, but weak stamina couldn’t perform high-difficulty movements.
Classmates started comparing among themselves too.
A dormitory with 6 people, yet there were more than a dozen groups.
Liu Yiyi had no one to confide in, even her supposed friend Yang Na coveting her lead dancer role repeatedly.
Finally, during an important rehearsal, Liu Yiyi made a mistake and was replaced by Yang Na.
She couldn’t forget Yang Na’s expression and demeanor.
Nor the mistake in her movement.
That movement was Liu Yiyi’s forte.
Elegant Sleeve Long Sentiment.
Depending on core strength, stabilize the feet, spin over a dozen circles on the ground, then have the feet leap up, sleeves rise, and fling into the sky.
Symbolizing everlasting sentiment.
Liu Yiyi practiced this movement hundreds of times, requiring immense stamina for perfect performance each time.
On rehearsal morning, Liu Yiyi bought bread, hesitating to eat it.
As Yang Na passed by, Liu Yiyi asked whether she was fat.
Yang Na scrutinized her, feigning surprise, saying Liu Yiyi was somewhat fat, especially around the belly. When she saw the bread in Liu Yiyi’s hands, she remarked that dancers should manage their staples, otherwise, they’d lose their figure and get slapped in the face.
Liu Yiyi suppressed her hunger and kept the bread away.
During rehearsal, she felt dizzy.
Elegant Sleeve Long Sentiment, spun over a dozen circles, but her feet couldn’t leap up nor could her sleeves be flung perfectly.
Yet Yang Na executed smoothly, becoming the lead dancer for that performance.
Although in subsequent training, the teacher gave Liu Yiyi another opportunity to be the lead dancer, Liu Yiyi seemed cursed.
Her spirits dropped, she didn’t attend training on time.
She couldn’t accept her imperfections.
Liu Yiyi, the girl who loved dance, ended up in a psychiatric hospital.
And planned to use the most beautiful dance socks to end her life.
Before executing, she unusually ate a lot to ensure she had the strength to do it.
Yet, the light of life showed mercy to her.
"I see bright colors in my eyes, suddenly feel a sense of vitality."
Liu Yiyi looked at the light coming in from the window and spoke softly:
"Yesterday, I still felt the window was a nightmare and cruelty, which whisked away my favorite things. But today, I see beauty and warmth from there."
"Yiyi, this is the change in your beliefs. When your perceptions differ, you’ll see a different world."
Shen Jingqi realized that Liu Yiyi’s belief system had changed, which is a positive sign.
Liu Yiyi’s shift in cognition and emotional changes mutually promoted each other. Compared to before, Liu Yiyi’s mood had improved; being willing to eat breakfast in the morning was an example.
"Dr. Shen, you said before if I was ever willing, I could tell you my thoughts and feelings."
"Yes. Let me check the room. Tomorrow afternoon from 2 to 2:50, we can have a psychological consultation session."
"Okay, thank you, Dr. Shen."
"Nurse Sun, if you have time, accompany Yiyi for more exercise; she likes doing that, so you can take her along."
Following up, first help Liu Yiyi activate behaviors and enhance her interest.
Shen Jingqi finally felt some relief regarding the concerns in his heart for Liu Yiyi.
With mental relaxation, physical reactions became evident too.
After all, only a full stomach can foster strength!