Xia Ning watched with open eyes as the old man He's bony, vein-covered hand landed on her elbow. She felt terribly uncomfortable inside, yet on the surface she had to pretend to be pleasantly surprised.
She put on a sweet smile and said crisply, "Then I'll thank Grandpa first. Grandpa, don't think about anything now, just focus on looking after your health. That's the most important thing. I will take good care of you."
Laughter echoed through the ward, but it sounded somewhat eerie. The elderly man's laugh was intermittent due to his physical condition, while the young woman's laughter, though cheerful, seemed forced no matter how one listened to it.
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The CEO's office of Huangpu Group.
