Zhang Lingying watched Lu Jing finish a bowl of porridge and only left the hospital after he fell asleep.
Lu Jing was initially worried about her going home alone so late and wanted her to stay at the hospital overnight.
But Zhang Lingying refused.
She wasn't over her cold yet, and if she ended up infecting Lu Jing while staying with him, he would probably have more excuses to cling to her.
Zhang Lingying was used to being independent and politely declined the assistant's offer to drive her, saying, "Lu Jing is already asleep. There are doctors and nurses to take care of him in the hospital, and you've had a long day. You should go home and rest early."
After saying goodbye to the assistant, Zhang Lingying walked home alone.
Her apartment was a considerable distance from Lu Jing's hospital, and she would need to take a taxi to get back. However, after leaving the hospital, Zhang Lingying didn't rush to hail a cab but instead walked slowly on her own.
