Ever since the problem with her face started, every time she saw her own face, she had an overwhelming urge to break down. Consequently, she hadn't seen her own reflection in almost two weeks.
Now, she still lacked the courage to look at her face again.
Seeing this, Mr. Gu quickly comforted his daughter, "If you don't want to look, then don't. Wait until you're completely recovered, and you can give yourself a surprise then."
After saying this, he stood up. "You rest for a while; Dad's going outside to make a phone call."
Gu's aunt, who was beside her, also picked up the bowl and chopsticks she had just finished with and went out with him.
"Alright, you go. I'll sleep for a while." Gu had long been accustomed to her father's frequent phone calls. Just as she was about to lie down, she suddenly felt an itch where saliva had trickled from the corner of her mouth. She casually scratched it and then lay down.
