Early the next day, it surprised Lady Zhao to see the girl all worn out. As if she hasn't slept a wink at all.
"Darling are you alright?" Lady Zhao asked noticing the girl seems to be in deep thought since they arrived.
Elizabeth flinched when her mother called for her attention and was startled when she tapped her on the shoulder. "I'm fine mom, I was just thinking to call Bro Wang about my discharge."
"I see…" Lady Zhao replied, as she went ahead and talked to her assistant to settle everything.
Elizabeth grabs her phone and called Wang Ji. "Bro Wang, sorry to call you so early in the morning."
Wang Ji answered the phone with a half-asleep tone and low voice. "Li Zi, it's fine… I was getting ready to visit you, anyway."
"Bro Wang, I called to let you know I'm heading home. My friend came to pick me up and I've settled everything already."
Wang Ji on the other end choked on what he was drinking, as he coughed and took a deep breath. "Li Zi, why are you leaving? Aren't you supposed to stay for a couple more days?"
"I talked to the doctor, and they said it's fine, as long as I don't work for a while," Elizabeth explained but actually, she doesn't really need to stay in a hospital since they have private doctors who visit them all the time.
"...."
"Alright then Bro Wang, I'll see you next week." Elizabeth quickly ended the call before the man could further say anything else.
Meanwhile, in Wang Ji's apartment, the man just ended the call with Li Zi and was feeling a bit upset at the same time curious. "Damn it, who is this friend of yours Li Zi. huhu… I hope you're not a mistress of some tycoon."
Elizabeth sat on the wheelchair as her mother pushed her out. They greeted the medical staff of the hospital as they all headed home.
...
Imperial Garden Plaza.
Everyone was busy putting in soft carpets on the ground since the girl was coming home. The old man supervises as everyone ensures they covered every corner.
Meanwhile, a group of cars has finally arrived outside the house.
Elizabeth was feeling helpless when they got down since she was being carried by her Uncle. She looked at her mother for some help yet the woman just ignored her. The girl continued to plead to be put down, but the man ignored her and not let her foot touches the ground at all.
Lady Zhao explained to the girl that what her brother was doing is perfectly fine but for Elizabeth, it's overreacting.
As they step foot inside the house, the girl was completely dumbfounded from all the changes inside the house. She was clueless and did not expect the old man would go overboard. She only cut herself yet everyone was acting to tense and overly protective. The man placed the girl on the couch, as the servant brought in some drinks and snacks for them.
"Darling, hows is your foot. Grandpa is sorry he wasn't able to visit you again..." The old man said as he sat down beside the girl trying to comfort her.
The girl was still in a daze with her current situation. Her crazy plan to humiliate Long Yiyi for playing dirty tricks caused her to be in such a difficult situation. But still, she thought she was lucky since her father and his parents weren't around or else the situation could have gotten worse.
'What is wrong with everyone? Huhuhu… They are so tense, it's just my foot. I've been to worse, come on… Luckily dad not here or else I'm sure that the whole house will be covered in cotton.'
"Grandpa I'm alright. I'm feeling much better already since I'm home. Plus, the doctor said my foot is all fine and no need to worry about it."
"I really think you should stop acting darling, you've ended up in a hospital twice already within a month."
"Grandpa, a person will never be strong if they'll just give up after a few scratches. I am a Zhao and a Zhao never gives up easily."
Her words were strong and powerful, overwhelming the old man's concern. She was right, the Zhao is indeed a strong family. But the fact no one knows who she is, everyone just felt like they can just bully her so easily. Which is why the old man is furious and wished to punish them all, but couldn't since the girl would end up hating him for it.
Elizabeth started yawning as she wishes to escape the situation.
Lady Zhao notices the girl fake yawn and said, "Anyways, we should let her rest now."
"Your mother is right, you should get some rest so you'll be better soon." Elder Chief Zhao added.
As General Zhao was about to get up out of his seat to take the girl to her room, the girl hastily got up and sprinted ahead. Since the floor was all covered with soft carpet, her foot barely felt any pressure at all as she tries to escape from her family.
"I think we scared her." Lady Zhao giggled as she drank her tea.
"Weiwei, must she really continue with such a dangerous career?" Elder Chief Zhao asked concern for the young girl.
Lady Zhao put down her cup before answering the old man's concern, "She will be fine, those who enter the entertainment industry must experience all horrible things to become strong."
"But she does not need to experience such things…"
Lady Zhao understood what the old man meant. Of course, it was not necessary for her to experience all of that since they are there to protect her. "She'll be fine father, rest assured, if things go so bad you know Rob won't let it be."
"Your right…"
The old man agreed with his daughter for he knew his son-in-law's character very well. Even though he is lenient towards the girl he too has his limit.
...
In Elizabeth's room, the girl was seated in her room whilst arranging all the gifts she received from everyone. As she went through all the present she notices Little Yan's present for her.
She grabbed one of the paintings in her room which was the exact size as Little Yan's drawing and framed it.