"Let it go," Lu Zhenhai didn't want to make a fuss. As the wealthiest man in Dongcheng now, he cared about his reputation and didn't want to create an ugly scene in public.
But Xu Aiqin speculated, "Could it be that Dr. Tang sees something attractive in that wretched girl and wants to pursue her? That's why he's playing the hero and speaking up for her? I knew it, his attitude towards us was so bad before, it was probably influenced by that wretched girl..."
"Stop talking, let's go inside and see Mom."
"I wonder when Mom will wake up. I've already had my will drawn up. As long as she signs it and leaves the property to us and Yao Yao, I'll be relieved..."
"Keep your voice down!" Lu Zhenhai glared at her and turned to enter the hospital room.
Xu Aiqin hurriedly covered her mouth and closed the door.
...
Qingyan didn't know the purpose of their visit, so she said to Tang Yiyang behind her, "I have something to do, you go ahead and take care of it."
"What about Lady Lu's medical report?"
"Unless there's something special, you can handle it."
"Alright."
It was only at this moment that Tang Yiyang noticed the man waiting ahead, with neatly cut short hair and a slender figure, exuding an aura of nobility.
Why is it him? Si Yechen?
Since saving Old Master Si, it seemed like Qingyan had become quite close to this man?
Si Yechen noticed Tang Yiyang and only glanced at him briefly before focusing his gaze on Qingyan, as if not considering him important. He softly asked the girl in front of him, "Are you in trouble?"
"No."
"If there's anything, you can tell me, I'll handle it." Qingyan raised her eyes and saw the serious expression on Siyechen's face. She calmly replied, "It's nothing. I encountered two dogs. I'm going in to see Grandpa."
"Alright." Siyechen's gaze followed her into the hospital room, then he glanced lightly towards Tang Yiyang not far away. Tang Yiyang didn't know whether he should greet him or not. The man before him commanded respect even from Grandpa...
While he was hesitating, Siyechen had already withdrawn his gaze and followed Qingyan into the hospital room.
"Yanyan, did anything happen?" Grandpa Si immediately expressed his concern when he saw his daughter-in-law.
"Nothing."
"If there's anything, tell Achen. He'll handle it! If you're not satisfied with the result of his handling, then come to Grandpa! Grandpa will support you!" Qingyan's clear eyes shimmered with a bright light as she replied, "Okay."
As they were about to leave, Grandpa Si was reluctant to part, repeatedly instructing and reminding, "Yanyan, don't forget our agreement. You must come on the day after tomorrow when I'm discharged."
"I will definitely come."
After leaving the hospital, Qingyan inquired about Grandma Si's condition.
"It's a brain injury," Siyechen replied in a deep and low voice. "Apart from spontaneous breathing and blinking, the other symptoms are no different from being in a vegetative state."
In simple terms, it's like a living plant.
Qingyan understood. She recalled a difficult case she had treated a long time ago, where the patient also became a vegetable due to a brain injury. Although she eventually cured the patient, it required a lot of medication, some of which were rare and found in illegal areas beyond the border. It was a troublesome and difficult process.
"Shall we have dinner together?" Qingyan checked the time and was about to mention that her parents were waiting for her at home, but she saw Siyechen take out his phone and dial a number.
"Uncle, it's me."
"Tonight, Yanyan and I will eat outside."
"Alright, I'll take care of her."
Seeing him hang up after a few words, Qingyan's inner thoughts were: ...
Did this guy seek her consent?!
"What do you want to eat?" Siyechen opened the car door and waited for her to get in.
Qingyan: ...
"Chinese food or Western food?"
Qingyan: ...
"Japanese cuisine?"
Qingyan: ...
"Or something else?"
"Whatever." Qingyan stretched her long legs and got into the car, no longer dwelling on this question.
After Siyechen got into the car, he saw her reaching for the necklace, and instinctively held her hand.
Her small hand was suddenly enveloped by his large hand, and Qingyan was momentarily stunned. She looked at him as he explained, "It's not right for me to keep this thing."
"No one is more deserving of it than you." Siyechen looked into her eyes, speaking slowly, "I know you're still young and haven't considered marriage yet, it's okay, no rush."
"..." Qingyan felt that wearing such a precious thing around her neck would be too conspicuous. People who had heard of this necklace knew what it represented! Only the daughter-in-law of the Si family could wear it!
Seeing that she wanted to take it off, Si Yechen took a step back, using a retreat as an advance. "Considering Grandfather's weak heart, can you wear it for now? He will be saddened if he sees you're not wearing it when he's discharged in a couple of days."
"..." Qingyan was caught by his words. Just as her hand was about to leave the necklace, he took her hand smoothly.
Si Yechen held her small, soft, and tender hand earnestly and didn't want to let go suddenly.
Qingyan couldn't pull her hand back and could only say, "Let go."
Si Yechen wrapped his large hand around her small hand and had no intention of letting go. Instead, he calmly looked ahead and said, "Let me hold it for a while."
"..." Are you being polite???
"Are you close to Tang Yiyang?" Si Yechen suddenly asked.
Qingyan: ???
Qingmu, who was driving in front, didn't expect that Mr. Chen and Miss Qingyan would progress so quickly. He was so excited that he could barely hold the steering wheel steady!
Unfortunately, the road tonight wasn't muddy like last time. Otherwise, it would have been great to have a few fierce bumps, just like last time, and let Miss Qingyan fall into Mr. Chen's embrace.
Qingyan casually replied, "We've had some dealings."
After that brat didn't believe in her medical skills, she taught him a lesson a few times, and he obediently submitted.
"So, do you prefer someone who studies medicine or someone who doesn't?" Si Yechen asked.
Qingyan: ???
Qingmu: chuckles
Mr. Chen, you say you're not jealous, but how could you ask such a question? Your jealousy has gone through the roof!
"What do you mean?" Qingyan didn't understand his words. Seeing that his gaze seemed somewhat concerned, she instantly understood. "Someone who studies medicine would be better than someone who doesn't, right? We can discuss and learn from each other when there's free time."
Si Yechen instinctively tightened his grip on her hand, his tone slightly sour. "Discuss medicine 24/7? Isn't that tiring?"
"Why would it be? We talk about topics we're interested in. Besides, through these conversations, we can progress together," Qingyan replied.
Seeing Qingyan raise an eyebrow, Si Yechen couldn't help but curl up the corner of his lips, knowing that this little girl was teasing him.
Knowing that she was doing it on purpose, but in his heart, it felt like spilling sweet syrup— a sweet feeling spreading.
"Mr. Chen, the Starry Sky Restaurant is just ahead!" Qingmu said, unable to help but glance at the rearview mirror. "Miss Qingyan, this is Mr. Chen's favorite restaurant. He has never brought any other girl here before!"
Qingyan became interested. "So, you mean he took other girls to places he didn't like?"
"No, no, of course not," Qingmu hurriedly explained.
Before Qingmu's car could come to a stop, the sharp-eyed restaurant manager spotted them.
In the blink of an eye, the restaurant manager personally ran out to greet them. "Young Master Si, long time no see... And who is this...?"