Xia Zhiqiu had found herself feeling unwell about a month and a half ago. She wasn't very old and had previously been in good health, seldom succumbing to colds or fevers, but lately she'd been inexplicably experiencing dizziness and back pain. Sometimes, on her way back from buying vegetables at the market, she'd need to rest for half a day before she could stand up and continue walking. Although she wasn't particularly strong, she definitely wasn't weak.
Her first visit to the hospital only involved routine examinations, which revealed no obvious abnormalities except for some unusual blood markers. She thought it might just be due to her body's cycle and didn't pay much attention to it.
At that time, Gao Qishan was planning to relocate his business back to the city, and they had arranged to meet. Upon his urging, she went for a more thorough examination at the hospital, and it was during this visit that her illness was diagnosed.
