When he checked his throat again, it was so swollen there were no gaps to be seen.
Zhao Xiuya covered her mouth crying, her whole body shaking uncontrollably.
Qin Yu's tears streamed down his face.
"..." Dugu Zhen was even more surprised, wondering how it had gotten so serious.
Xie Zhinuan observed Qin Yu and Zhao Xiuya, the couple; it was clear they were unaware of the condition inside their child's mouth.
"Does it hurt a lot?" Xie Zhinuan asked Qin Mao.
Qin Mao gently shook his head.
"Good boy, you are really brave. Did you know, I once treated a child not much older than you? He too was poisoned and fell ill, but you know what, I cured him!"
She did not know the name of that child, nor did she inquire about his past or future.