Chapter 8 Under the Same Roof

On Tuesday morning, she once again anxiously went over a long list of precautions. After her wound was stitched for the first time in the early morning, she had not paid much attention to it. This time, however, it seemed as if she wanted to make up for all the care she had previously neglected, which inevitably came across as somewhat excessive.

What does your brother do? How did he get injured?" She cautiously probed, although Chiba's thoughts were entirely occupied in the emergency room, he was not foolish enough to fail to perceive her true intentions.

Half an hour later, Qianye stood at the door of her home. Before she could insert the key into the keyhole, the door had already been opened. She, enveloped in a chilling aura, was pulled inside by someone, directly colliding into a warm embrace

What is the matter

It is said that flowers are not allowed in the ward. A male colleague in front explained, You see, is there any space on the floor? Just place them anywhere.

The text message was successfully sent, and Qianye raised her head with a smile, only to be stunned. The corridor of the inpatient department is not particularly narrow; it can easily accommodate three or four surgical trolleys side by side. However, at this moment, as she looked around, all she could see was a ground covered with flowers. The floors on both sides of the corridor were piled high with various bouquets and flower baskets, making it seem as if she had walked into a flower shop.

Half an hour before the end of her shift, she was anxiously watching the clock, waiting for the time to swipe her card and leave. At that moment, someone suddenly appeared at the office door

The colleagues at the front were squeezed one after another onto the empty tiles in the middle. At the very front of the line, Elaine had already entered the hospital room, but the others were still blocked outside the door, with the pace of the line moving at a snail's pace. The scent of flowers in the corridor mixed with the smell of disinfectant, creating an indescribably unpleasant odor. At the end of the line, Chiba rubbed her nose but could not hold back, sneezing. Just as she was about to take out a tissue to blow her nose, the person in front passed a flower basket like a game of hot potato, which eventually landed in Chiba's hands.

This play consumed two days off, and it was not until Sunday night when she was called to dinner that she noticed something very important

Elaine turned her head and whispered, "The VIP suite costs 1,200 per day, and there are only two such rooms in the entire hospital."

Chiba was also inevitably drawn to the two of them, but she felt too shy to stare at them directly like the other female colleagues. Instead, she could only pretend to be casual, glancing at them with her peripheral vision.

Chiba responded like a bug, just as he was about to enter the office to rummage through his wallet, Elaine raised her hand: "Submit it after work, remember, the parking lot."

"I am not busy, not busy at all, I am just idly growing mold here." The chaotic voices on the phone gradually faded, likely because he had moved to a quieter place, intentionally avoiding his friends. "Su Qianye, you can't stand me up, okay?" He said pitifully in a lowered voice, "I beg you, with the great compassion of the Bodhisattva Guanyin, please hurry and save me from this sea of suffering."

She shivered and thought it would be better to clarify the ins and outs of the matter

The sutured wound has split open, revealing bright red flesh that protrudes outward, resembling the small mouth of an infant, with blood gushing out and slowly dripping onto the table from the wrist

Are you going or not? If you are going, please join us, and I will count you in so that we can share a ride.

Ling Xiangtao said in a hushed voice: "Thank you all... I appreciate you coming to see me... Please convey my apologies to the colleagues outside, the space is too small, and I have neglected everyone. I truly cannot help my current condition..."

Su Qianye

There were many people in Chiba, and although there were numerous sofas, they could not accommodate so many individuals. Adhering to the principle of prioritizing women, the male colleagues once again demonstrated their gentlemanly demeanor, with those who had seats taking their places, while those without seats stood by the edge of the sofa. The middle-aged women continuously poured tea and served fruit, making them feel quite guilty, as they repeatedly said: "Auntie, please don't be busy, we will be leaving shortly..."

Your brother is really handsome. She leaned closer and said, "He asked me to come out and keep you company, worried that you might be concerned."

Chiba and his colleagues stood in the living room, their expressions somewhat awkward. The person responsible for receiving them was a middle-aged woman in her forties or fifties, who wore a smile and continuously invited them to sit down. There were originally two young people sitting on the sofa, but upon their arrival, the two stood up together and silently walked to the glass window on the east side.

The soft and fragrant sensation left Chiba, who was utterly inexperienced, momentarily lost in a daze, her cheeks flushed, eyelids half-closed and drooping, her expression bewildered, exuding an indescribable charm and cuteness

"Who told you to do this and that when I asked you not to move?" After she shouted in exasperation, she suddenly realized that the root cause of her allowing him to do this and that was none other than her own laziness

How much does it cost to stay here for a day? By the time she regained her composure, she had already expressed the astonishment in her heart

It has long been heard that the inpatient department of the Fourth Hospital has a high-end ward area, with internal facilities that are extremely luxurious. Qianye only knows that the bed in a standard three-person ward costs 40 yuan per day, while a single room costs 100 yuan per day. However, as seen now, the wards resemble hotels, with not only the ward area but also a reception room, shower room, and meal preparation area. Moreover, behind that half-open door, there is even a family room. The ward is equipped with a refrigerator, computer, and various household appliances.

Ling Xiangtao lay on the bed, his damaged lips pressed tightly together in a straight line, and his originally bright and sunny complexion suddenly darkened.

Please wait for me outside

"Indeed," she smiled firmly, "I like you..."

The door gently closed, and people hurriedly brushed past in the corridor outside the emergency room, the air filled with the pungent smell of disinfectant. She stared at the door without blinking; when it opened, the young nurse who had just been responsible for disinfecting the wounds in the early morning stepped out, her hands tucked into the pockets on either side of her nurse's uniform, a playful smile on her face

A hint of surprise flashed in Elaine's eyes, but she quickly regained her composure: "I am going to visit Pierre at the Fourth Hospital!"

In the early morning, with a cheer, I tossed aside the spoon and napkin in my hand, jumped up from the chair, and pulled Qianye into my embrace, excitedly dancing with her.

All day long, she was preoccupied with thoughts of the morning. Although she had called back at noon to check in, which somewhat eased her mind, her work efficiency and enthusiasm were clearly low, and she appeared distracted. Aunt Zhang across from her quietly observed her, occasionally revealing an expression of "as expected".

Chiba only felt a buzzing in her head, as if countless fireworks were simultaneously igniting in the night sky, dazzling to the point that she completely lost her ability to think. In the early morning, soft lips covered hers, turning gently and cautiously, yet there seemed to be an infinite pull. Her heart raced, and her whole body felt hot.

Oh. She stood up, the air conditioning in the room was too strong, and she held her down jacket in her hands. Just as she was about to follow that colleague into the ward, the busy aunt who was serving tea and water suddenly came over and politely said: "Give me your clothes, I will help you hang them up"

Are you wealthy? Surely, it's more than that

Chiba smiled insincerely, a professional smile plastered on her face: "Wishing you a speedy recovery." She spoke politely, yet she had no idea what was wrong with him. At this moment, seeing his face bruised and battered, with a bandage on his nose, he looked utterly ghastly, almost disfigured. The blanket covered everything below his chest, and one of his right hands, exposed outside the blanket, was wrapped in bandages, while his entire left arm was encased in thick plaster—had this guy been run over by a steamroller? How could he have been injured to such a degree?

Please come here

The wrist was wrapped in thick gauze in the early morning, much thicker than the last time. She felt a pang in her nose and almost shed tears. He gently wrapped his left arm around her shoulder and smiled softly: "Let's go home."

What happened to your hand

Qianye was spun around several times by him, feeling dizzy and disoriented, but the laughter in the morning lifted her spirits. Her face rested against his chest as she listened to him swear with a trembling voice: "Qianye, I will not leave you, no matter what happens in the future, I will not leave you. No one can separate us!"

After exchanging a great deal of formal pleasantries, Chiba was nearly yawning. Stealing a glance at the wall clock, he noted that twenty minutes had passed, just enough time to make his exit.

Chiba's pupils constricted suddenly

Thinking of this, she couldn't help but smile, typing on her phone in the elevator: "How about going for hot pot for dinner?"

Chiba Mu Ne nodded slightly and said, "Thank you." His voice was nasal and heavily congested.

Elaine's makeup is very delicate; perhaps without it, she may not look as good. However, at least the girl standing across from Chiba right now has features that are as impressive as her figure. Where it should be concave, it is concave, and where it should be convex, it is convex. There is a saying that describes it well: one more point makes it plump, one less point makes it thin.

She nodded, repeatedly assuring herself that she would not forget, and then respectfully watched as Elaine, in her high heels, turned into the marketing department, likely to extort some unfortunate victim again

In the early morning, a tall figure leaned over, using one hand to support her shoulder, pressing her against the wall by the door. The main door gently closed, and the lock made a crisp sound. Qianye's delicate body trembled slightly as she regained some awareness. She wanted to speak, opening her mouth, but unexpectedly, in the early morning, his tongue flicked, forcefully prying open her teeth.

The middle-aged woman took her down jacket, and upon hearing her call, she opened her mouth as if to speak. Just then, Elaine walked out of the ward, linked her arm with Chiba's, and pulled her away: "Hurry up, Pierre and I were just talking about you..."

After completing all of this, she let out a long sigh of relief, revealing a proud smile.

She shook her head and stubbornly stood up straight.

The sharp remark was met with a uniform display of disdainful glances.

Nicole ! Nicole !

"Hi, don't say that." She tugged at his sleeve, pouting, "In the morning, don't you know that I prefer being with you over going to work."

The ever-silent Elaine gently hummed, "You are all making a fuss over nothing." Deep down, she had some understanding; Ling Xiangtao had quite a significant background. This could be inferred from the fact that Director Deng personally called General Manager Pan the day before, subtly hinting at some clues.

Among these individuals, many are elites from the marketing department, skilled in socializing. At this moment, everyone is gathered in one place; those with seats are fine, but those without cannot help but move around. Consequently, some people approach the two young men to initiate conversation. However, the two appear to be just in their early twenties. Although their demeanor is not arrogant, from the moment they declined a cigarette, they give off a sense of being out of place.

In the early morning, that pure, lovely, gentle prince charming who truly belongs to her, Su Qianye.

She stamped her foot, seeing so much blood, feeling dizzy in front of her eyes, yet the injured person was calmer than she was: "It's nothing, I probably just exerted too much force in the kitchen."

Ling Xiangtao's hospital room should be inside. Elaine and two male colleagues entered as representatives for about seven or eight minutes. Then one male colleague came out and shouted to the people outside: "Nicole!" Since it was in the hospital room, the shout was not very loud. Unfortunately, Qianye, completely oblivious, was focused on looking at handsome men. After calling out twice, that colleague smartly changed his words to, "Su Qianye!"

Raising his eyes, he gazed into the depths of the morning, where the eyes were profoundly dark. The originally pale and colorless cheeks surprisingly bore a hint of crimson, enhancing his already striking beauty, making him even more radiant. Qianye felt himself captivated by the beauty before him, unable to restrain himself as he reached out to caress his cheek.

Elaine's nails are also very beautiful, adorned with sparkling sequins on all ten fingers, instantly giving the impression that her fingers are untouched by the mundane world. Qianye, in a daze, thought that actually, the fingers in the early morning are also quite slender and beautiful, not inferior to Elaine's at all

Chiba does not like the feeling of being treated as a joke, so he replied in a lukewarm manner: "I have something to do this afternoon, and I think you must be quite busy as well"

Qianye remained silent. For this flower basket, she had haggled with the florist from 120 down to 50, a full five minutes of negotiation. In the end, amidst the florist's repeated accusations of "Are you buying flowers or robbing me? How can you even suggest this price?", the male colleagues were the first to flee in embarrassment. Qianye did not feel embarrassed at all; just as she was preparing to confidently continue bargaining, Elaine could no longer tolerate it, threw down 80, and decisively took the flower basket away.

Chiba found it unbearable to hear, and Ling Xiangtao snapped at the person next to him: "Get lost—" more in jest than in earnest

At 11:20, the second phone call rang again, and in the morning, someone in the kitchen shouted twice: "Chiba, the phone." Unfortunately, the person concerned still showed no response.

What are you calling for, you rascal, with that lewd expression on your face

Elaine is still accustomed to grand occasions

Why is she so reckless

He spoke for a long time on the phone, and Qianye remained silent the whole time. He almost thought she had hung up, but finally she said "Hello" twice and called out, "Su Qianye, are you still there?"

Rushing through the night, they took Qingchen to the hospital for emergency treatment. The doctor reprimanded them rather rudely, and after the nurse performed a simple disinfection and hemostatic procedure, the doctor prepared to re-stitch the wound. Qingchen glanced at the pale-faced Qianye, knowing that she was timid; if it weren't for her presence, Qianye would probably have been on the verge of vomiting.

What is it? Where do you plan to go after work?

Chiba prides himself on being a senior member of the Aesthetics Association, automatically adding a touch of fondness to everything beautiful, regardless of gender

The bandage wrapped around the wrist had turned red, and the blood that continuously seeped out had soaked the cuff. Chiba rolled up her sleeve, her hands slick and covered in fresh blood. In a moment of panic, she hurriedly removed the soaked bandage, and upon seeing his wrist, she couldn't help but feel a surge of fear, her hands and feet going weak.

"Nicole! You have come too, how thoughtful of everyone to remember me!" He smiled brightly, but unfortunately, his vocal cords were severely hoarse, making his voice sound like sandpaper scraping against glass

It is better to say that it is supervision rather than care. Based on her understanding of the early morning, that seemingly quiet giant is actually restless. The early morning is quite obedient, allowing Qianye to scold it like a mother, with a smile of indulgence in her eyes and brows. When she says east, it never defies her and goes west instead.

Ling Xiangtao was leaning against the bed. If it were not for the patient gown he was wearing, if it were not for the IV stand beside the bed, and if it were not for a girl in a nurse's uniform wearing a mask who was measuring his blood pressure, Qianye would never believe that this was a hospital

Since the conversation has reached this point, can one really say they do not want to go? Chiba even dared not to show any expression of reluctance, hurriedly smiling and saying: "Yes, yes, we should go and take a look, after all, we are colleagues."

Upon reflection, alongside her worries, a deep sense of guilt arose. She had known since early morning that he had an injury on his hand, yet throughout these days, she had been comfortably enjoying the food he prepared and relishing his tender care, completely forgetting about his wounds, and even failing to offer a single word of concern.

Love makes one dizzy; if such an experience is necessary, then she is truly grateful that the man who makes her dizzy is none other than the morning

She stared blankly at those five characters, her heart suddenly skipped a beat, and a soft wave of affection slowly surged up, filling her entire being. She slowly pressed the keys, typed a single character, and replied: "Okay"

Indeed, when compared to the young and handsome Ling Xiangtao, the company’s executives and leaders all appear like old turtles with green fur

Upon arriving at the Fourth Hospital, the group purchased flowers and fruits and proceeded directly to the inpatient department. In Qianye's impression, she did not take today's collective action too seriously; she reasoned that with so many people, it would be overwhelming for the doctors and nurses to manage, and the ward would likely be too crowded. Therefore, they would only need to make a brief appearance in front of the patient, exchange a few pleasantries, fulfill their social obligations, and then leave. All in all, it would take no more than half an hour.

Most of the colleagues going to the Fourth Hospital are those who dined at the roadside stall last time. This shows that although Ling Xiangtao has not been with the company for long, his interpersonal relationships are definitely better than Qianye's. Nine people squeezed into the company's two cars, while the rest paid out of their own pockets to take taxis. Qianye felt fortunate to save on transportation costs by following Elaine, yet at the same time, he was pained that her two pink bills had flown into someone else's pocket

After assuring her in the early morning that he would obediently stay at home and do nothing, she hurried off to work. The colleagues in the finance department knew that she had no relatives or friends in H City, so any request for leave could only be for illness. Therefore, when they saw her enter the office, they all expressed their concern. She found it difficult to explain, and faced with those eager gazes, she truly wished she could fall seriously ill to justify their concern.

Is Pierre hospitalized

"We have an appointment this afternoon, haven't you forgotten?" As soon as the words were spoken, there was a chorus of hushing from the side

Elaine's complexion quickly improved: "Then it's settled, let's meet in the underground parking lot after work." Before leaving, she casually added, "Everyone discussed it and thought we should buy a bouquet of flowers at the gate of the Fourth Hospital, bring a fruit basket or something, and then put together a red envelope... Let's each contribute two hundred for now."

She was flustered, her complexion even paler than his, "Blood... so much... what should we do?"

But the enthusiasm of the early morning came so fiercely and violently that it could not even wait for her to say anything more, a shadow pressing down from above, a softness on her lips

Now that I think about it, the red envelope we sent out is only enough to cover their accommodation fee for one day

Hmm. She hummed absentmindedly, as the morning light scooped a spoonful of potato that had been fed to her into her own mouth. The curry sauce smeared across his rosy lips, and she could even clearly see his tongue slowly gliding over the smooth surface of the spoon.

Eighty yuan, oh eighty yuan! Thinking about the two hundred yuan I spent, and how eighty yuan was just thrown on the ground, it truly brings an indescribable pain to my heart

In her heart, Chiba felt a sweetness as she obediently opened her mouth, gazing at the morning while chewing on a potato. In that moment of distraction, she did not pay much attention to Ling Xiangtao's nonsensical entanglement on the phone.

Her feelings towards Ling Xiangtao had already been low, and they had further declined. Fortunately, in this collective action, she was merely a supporting character and did not have to face Ling Xiangtao directly as a representative. Otherwise, she truly did not know if she could smile nonchalantly and wish him well.

The nurse stuck out her tongue, glanced at the morning, and ran in with a cheerful smile

Usually, there is no cooking at home, so there is no talk of buying groceries. However, with the arrival of the morning, this humble rental room has taken on a sense of home. Qianye's attention occasionally drifts away from the computer as she surveys this once desolate room, and she hazily feels as if she has returned to her old home in City J. Although the house is small, it is now filled with vitality, no longer just her alone.

Before finishing work, I called to inform Qingchen that I would be home a bit later. I initially intended to say that a colleague had something to attend to, but explaining that would be too complicated. So, I casually mentioned that I was working overtime at the company. I told Qingchen to order takeout if I couldn't make it back in time for dinner and instructed him not to enter the kitchen again

Ling Xiangtao turned his head to the side on the bed, appearing very spirited, with a pair of bright eyes sparkling with joy

Qianye was somewhat slow to respond to her English name. It was only after the person at the door called her four or five times that she finally reacted, standing up and walking over in confusion, wondering what the most beautiful vase in the company wanted with her. It seemed that she was not very familiar with her.

In the early morning, I blinked and casually took a tissue, naturally wiping the curry sauce from the corner of her lips: "I understand that Chiba is reluctant to work overtime, and it is actually for my sake."

She flipped through them one by one, basically every two to three minutes for each one. Each piece of information was very brief, and several of them contained not a single Chinese character, just a punctuation mark `` . ''.

"Be obedient, do not look." He stopped the doctor who was preparing to sew and walked over to push Chiba into the corridor

Chiba was filled with curiosity, but also understood that she should not engage in gossip, so she stood at the foot of the bed with her mouth closed. Elaine was sitting close to the head of the bed, smiling and chatting merrily. As she became animated in conversation, her body tilted, and her shapely hips directly settled on the edge of the bed

The nurse spoke with her for about ten minutes. The door opened, and Qingchen stepped out, saying to the doctor inside, "Thank you." The doctor followed out, reminding him of the precautions, and upon seeing the nurse standing beside Qianye, couldn't help but frown, "Slacking off again, why aren't you coming in to tidy up"

The dim eyes suddenly brightened, and he looked at her in surprise: "Really?"

She does not like this feeling at all

Elaine had no idea what she was thinking, as she was abruptly pulled into the corridor. Looking around cautiously, she asked in a very low voice, "Are you going or not?"

She did not understand his meaning: "What?" Suddenly, a stainless steel spoon appeared before her, and the person sitting beside her, Qingchen, was smiling as he brought a spoonful of curry potatoes to her lips. A hint of hesitation flashed in her eyes, and Qingchen silently mouthed, "It won't taste good if it gets cold."

Chiba is not infatuated with online games; she usually plays them merely for leisure. However, now it feels somewhat like an escape. Although the early morning is pleasant, she still has not adapted to being alone with him. If she does not find something to do, she feels awkward

Qian Ye quietly flipped through her text messages. She had been too busy to pay attention earlier, and now she realized that in just half an hour, there were actually twelve new messages. Excluding three spam advertisements, all the messages were sent in the early morning. The earliest one was just a few seconds after she sent out the hot pot invitation, with a single-word reply: "Okay."

I am bored to death playing cards with them. Please do me a favor and help me get out of this situation. Didn't we agree yesterday that I would treat you to a big dinner tonight? You can have whatever you want!

The medical advice requires that the wound in the morning should not come into contact with water and that heavy labor should be avoided. Qianye thought about how he had to endure this hardship for the second time and realized that he had to bear a significant responsibility. Therefore, he took a day off on Monday to stay at home and take care of Qingchen

Where to? Where are we going? Chiba looked at the beautiful woman in confusion

At 11 o'clock, when the first call from Ling Xiangtao came in, Su Qianye was sitting in front of the computer, wearing headphones, using the shortcut keys with his left hand, the mouse with his right hand, and his eyes fixed intently on the game character on the computer screen, thoroughly engrossed in the game.

What happened

Chiba's lips trembled, and a whimpering sound emerged from her throat, as if she were about to cry. As she walked back to the emergency room in the early morning, she smiled gently at her, and the smile blossomed like a flower on her pale face

As soon as these words were spoken, the car fell silent, remaining so for several minutes, until someone finally uttered a sigh in a dreamlike manner: "This is the true golden turtle!"

The color of the morning's gaze deepened, and a storm of desire slowly swirled in his eyes, but he quickly restrained himself, taking a step back, and said with a smile: "My beautiful princess, welcome home"

She glared at him, reached out, and gently pulled up the sleeve of his wool sweater, causing his fingers to twitch uncontrollably. Qianye exclaimed in shock, "How is there blood?"

Why do you say these things? It feels too distant... Take care of your health, and don't worry.

In the early morning, someone beside me softly asked: "Your friend?"

The last message was sent five minutes ago, and the content is: "I am waiting for you... to come home"

No ... ...

Chiba placed the flower basket among a pile of bouquets, took two steps, and couldn't help but turn back for another glance. It had only been a brief ten minutes since she carried it from the flower shop to the hospital building. Although she did not expect it to make any significant contribution, it certainly did not deserve such a fate

Chiba could not see her expression, yet she clearly observed her small gestures from behind, unable to resist rolling her eyes in secret. The two male colleagues were somewhat more cautious, interjecting with some comforting words, but with Elaine present, the topic of consolation would inevitably be inexplicably diverted, and with Ling Xiangtao's current duck-like voice, it was evident that he was entirely unsuitable for conversation

The room upon entering is not actually a patient room, but rather a reception room of about 20 to 30 square meters. To the east, there is a floor-to-ceiling window, through which Qianye suddenly realizes how high up she is on this floor. Being acrophobic, she quickly averts her gaze from the glaring glass window. Against the wall near the entrance of the living room, there is a genuine leather sofa, and on the opposite wall hangs a 50-inch LCD television. Fortunately, there are no two speakers set up in the room.

Without any hesitation, she had nothing to hold her back. Seeing Elaine still looking back hesitantly, she went over, wrapped her arm around her shoulder, and half-pushed, half-pulled her away, while turning back to wave at Ling Xiangtao, saying, "Goodbye!" She was filled with joy at having completed her task, so her smile when saying goodbye was particularly sincere, making her seem like a completely different person from just moments ago.

Throughout the journey, Elaine and the other two female colleagues were engaged in lively conversation, while Chiba, who was not well acquainted with them, sat in the back seat by the door, lost in her thoughts, not paying much attention to what they were specifically saying.

With a "ding," the elevator doors opened, and she followed the crowd out without raising her head, her fingers swiftly pressing the buttons.

The morning was clear... Her nose was almost knocked out of shape, and her eyes were so sore that tears streamed down.

When Ling Xiangtao's third call came in, Qianye had already been forcibly moved from the computer to the dining table by Qingchen in the morning. Qingchen had made curry potatoes, along with a fresh fruit salad and vegetable soup. Qianye picked up the phone and saw an unfamiliar number, not paying much attention and directly answered it in front of Qingchen.

She forgot to breathe until a seductive voice laughed softly twice in her ear, and only then did she awaken from her dreamlike state, gasping for air, her chest rising and falling, her face turning a deep shade of red.

On Saturday, Qianye spent the entire day playing online games at home. In the early morning, Qingchen would occasionally sit beside her to watch her play, but most of the time, he silently attended to trivial household chores. Qianye rarely cleaned the house after returning from work, and sometimes when she worked late, the dirty clothes would accumulate until the weekend when she would wash them all at once. Ever since Qingchen came to the house, the need for such "big laundry" days on weekends seemed to have disappeared. From early morning, Qianye found no chores to do, so she devoted herself entirely to playing online games, enjoying herself immensely.

Upon exiting the hospital, those whose routes aligned continued to squeeze into the vehicle, while those whose routes did not simply dispersed on the spot. Chiba planned to hitch a ride on the company vehicle to the station, thereby saving on transfer costs. Accompanying him were one man and two women. Shortly after getting on the bus, one of the women began to gossip: "I really didn't expect that Pierre's family was so wealthy."

This topic was running off the rails, and no one knew where it had gone. Suddenly, a few coughs came from the family room. The sound was not loud, but it was remarkably effective; not only did Qianye, who was feeling bored and weary, hear it, but even Elaine abruptly fell silent. The large hospital room was suddenly devoid of conversation, and that awkward feeling that had weighed on Qianye's heart since she entered the room crept back up again. She lowered her eyelids and softly said, "Pierre, take good care of yourself. We will come to see you again when we have the chance."

The heart feels as if it has been suddenly struck by someone, the gaze in the early morning is somewhat hazy, as if shrouded in a faint melancholy, which then silently disperses, creating a distance that separates her, who is clearly within reach, far away.

As soon as she said this, the two male colleagues immediately understood and said in unison, "Yes, yes, you don't need to worry about the company's matters. We will help you complete those few deals you are overseeing, and when you return, those lines will still be followed up by you..."

Uncertain if it is an illusion, before Chiba shifted her gaze, she surprisingly saw the two boys who were conversing in low voices turn their heads simultaneously

"You women, how realistic can you be?" The male colleague sitting in the passenger seat finally could not hold back any longer, "You spend all day dreaming of catching a rich husband, but that requires the rich husband to take a liking to you!"

Chiba was taken aback and hurriedly said, "Thank you, Auntie"

Although he tried to restrain himself, maintaining a facade of indifference, the trembling of his right hand, which held the knife and fork, was too pronounced to be overlooked, so much so that Chiba could not ignore it.

"Gudong." She could not help but swallow the food in her mouth, feeling her throat tighten in waves. Just at that moment, the morning light smiled gently at her, radiating an expression of pure innocence.

The master of flirting encountered a dull moment, drawing more attention to the two young men. Both of them were good-looking, clean, and particularly charming in demeanor. One wore a deep blue cashmere sweater with a V-neck, paired with casual trousers, while the other donned a green plaid sweatshirt with washed denim jeans. The two casually stood by the window, occasionally whispering to each other, creating their own little world in the room

In the early morning, her demeanor is elegant and refined, as beautiful as a noble prince from a fairy tale. She has painstakingly brought the prince from the fairy tale to her side, truly and tangibly touching him. How could she so easily allow him to slip away from the reality she can grasp?

As she entered the ward amidst the crowd, she couldn't help but be taken aback once again, exclaiming inwardly: Ling Xiangtao is no ordinary person! This guy is truly astonishing! This is hardly a hospital ward; it is simply a five-star hotel suite!

"No, he is a colleague from the company." She was unsure how to describe him to Qingchen, anyway, he was not someone particularly important. To avoid any misunderstanding on Qingchen's part, she simply took a jab at Ling Xiangtao, saying, "That fat, greasy guy actually asked me to come back to the company to work overtime on the weekend. If I agree, I would be a fool."

"I am sorry, I am not available." She had lost interest in listening to Ling Xiangtao's nonsense, and after saying that, she directly hung up the phone. After a moment's thought, she decisively turned off her phone to prevent any future troubles.

She didn't understand where to go, let alone that the so-called contribution meant having to pay. Just as she was about to respond directly with "I won't go!" the words were on the tip of her tongue when she noticed Elaine's strange gaze, as if she would be deeply looked down upon if she dared not to contribute.

Fourth Hospital ? Fourth People's Hospital ?

"Su Qianye, it is truly not easy to find you." Ling Xiangtao was unsure of his location, and someone on the other end of the phone was urging him, "Hurry, it's your turn."

Yes, the Human Resources Department only received the leave request yesterday, but this actually happened the day before. It was Director Deng from the head office who directly called General Manager Pan... Sigh, let's not mention that. Are you going or not?