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Su Xing needed to take control of the situation. He raised his head and looked at Lu Zong, who was known for his gentle demeanor but now wore a face as dark as a frozen wasteland.
Su Xing pressed his lips together, trying to adjust his formal tone. "Lu Zong, you’re here to pick up Mu Beiyao, right? He just finished up here and was saying he wanted to come get you!"
He really misses you! He said he was worried because you didn’t rest well yesterday.
Mu Beiyao silently gave her friend a thumbs-up. This was all thanks to Su Xing! If it had been Lu Xiangyi, he would have bluntly repeated what she had just said, then poured salt on Lu Zong's wounded spirit, making it hard for him not to explode with anger.
But right now, the aura and state radiating from Lu Zong were anything but pleasant.
"Su Xing, I have other matters to attend to, so I won’t keep you," Lu Zong stated with a very friendly demeanor. "Shen is currently on a business trip. If there’s anything you need help with at home, feel free to call me."
Su Xing immediately expressed his gratitude. It was clear that Lu Zong and Shen Jingyu didn’t have much interaction; perhaps he was just being polite for someone else's sake. However, it seemed he didn’t want to engage with Mu Beiyao any further.
After their brief exchange, Lu Zong arrogantly turned and walked away.
Outside the corridor was a sizable lounge area where a group of men sat—friends of Shen Jingyu.
Lu Zong quickly spotted the foreigner among them. A nobleman, right? With mismatched eye colors?
He intended to head toward the elevator but inexplicably found himself sitting next to Mu Beiming instead.
Mu Beiyao had been left dumbfounded, staring at the man's retreating figure in a daze. Su Xing nudged her, "Aren't you going to chase after him?"
Earlier, when those men were smoking, Mu Beiyao had seized the opportunity to pull Su Xing over for some gossip. But now she felt even less inclined to approach!
Lu Zong exchanged a few words with the nobleman and seemed to be hitting it off. If they chatted a bit longer, they might even strike up some sort of collaboration!
Mu Beiyao knew they had no real connection and could see that Lu Zong wanted something but then hesitated before turning back.
This man clearly intended to deal with her.
Why should I chase after him? Mu Beiyao feigned calmness.
Su Xing sighed inwardly: Aren't you feeling guilty?
I can’t worry about you! I'm going in! Mu Beiyao thought as she decided to leave him be.
Su Xing swiftly entered the hospital room.
Mu Beiyao, unsure of how long she had been standing there, finally approached the group of men, her high heels clicking against the floor. Just then, Lu Xiangzhuang stood up to take his leave.
Mu Beiming and the others watched with amused expressions. Mu Beiyao ignored them and stood up, grabbing Lu Xiangzhuang's hand tightly, their fingers interlocking.
"Boyfriend! Are you done? Shall we go home together or grab a bite to eat?" Mu Beiyao managed to maintain her composure.
Lu Xiangzhuang couldn't help but chuckle at her boldness. This woman certainly knew how to speak her mind! However, with such an obvious opening presented, he saw no need to continue pretending.
Lu Xiangzhuang asked amicably, "Are you all joining us for dinner?"
Mu Beiming chimed in, "We won’t be going out until Jing Yu returns! We should stay here and keep her company."
"That’s fine!" Lu Xiangzhuang turned to Mu Beiyao and said, "Since it’s just the two of us, you can choose where to go!"
"I want to check out my boyfriend's place! Just to keep an eye on things!" Mu Beiyao felt a hint of danger in his tone.
Unbeknownst to her, this response only put her in a more precarious position.
After they left, Nangong Ye burst into laughter at his brother's expense. "Your sister is too funny! Looks like she'll only be under Lu President's thumb from now on!"
Mu Beiming raised an eyebrow and commented, "What matches what? My sister has finally found her place in life!"
Meanwhile, the man who had been silently observing the entire scene—who had been mistaken for being jealous and was now seen as the catalyst for a brewing conflict—quietly asked, "Was there anything strange about those two just now?"
His two friends replied, "You can't explain anything to foreigners!"
Inside the hospital room, Su Xing watched as Deng Xiaoya finally regained consciousness.
"Auntie, do you feel unwell? Should I call the doctor?" Su Xing stood up but was immediately halted.
"No," Deng Xiaoya's voice was weak but clearly held a stubborn resolve. "Jing Yu hasn’t returned yet? Is he unreachable?" Deng Xiaoya still struggled to understand the situation in her heart.
Su Xing knew who she was referring to.
But she reassured her, "Even if he’s temporarily unreachable by phone, he will come back. I will wait for him. I hope you can wait for him too!"
Deng Xiaoya seemed to smile mockingly. "I’ve waited my whole life! But what have I been waiting for? My man is missing under the shadow of a reputation that I forced him into!"
I cannot tell anyone about his identity! I don’t want to stay in that cold place any longer! Without his warmth, the house is just an empty shell shielding me from the wind and rain. My parents are gone too! After he had his accident, everyone said it was my fault that he was hurt, and I also harmed my parents.
I knew my son would follow in his footsteps. My uncle forced me to marry Mu Zhendong. I thought that if I took Shen Jingyu away, he wouldn’t go astray. I ignored everything because I didn’t want him to live with such a strong sense of justice. I didn’t want him to know what kind of person his father was. But he still became that kind of person! He could ignore his loved ones for the sake of the world!
Su Xing listened, frowning deeper. Deng Xiaoya was definitely suffering from severe depression, and it had already reached a critical point! Coupled with the various ailments plaguing him, it was no wonder they said there was no cure for him.
Su Xing thought for a moment and said, “As long as he loves it, I’m willing to support him in loving the world!”
Deng Xiaoya coughed violently in anger: “I’m not willing to accept this! Why should he? Why should he ruin my life?! If I die, will he even come to see me? I can’t wait anymore! I can’t wait!” It seemed like Deng Xiaoya was rambling, but she seemed to know something.
Su Xing pressed the call button. To his surprise, this time it took a little longer for someone to come in, but it was Qin Yi. Behind him was a man whom Su Xing couldn’t take his eyes off!
Shen Jingyu had gotten two shades darker in this cold winter month, and his face looked dry as well. His sharp features were becoming more pronounced! Su Xing’s eyes filled with concern!
Qin Yi wasn’t in much better shape either, but he had just put on a white coat and immediately began examining Deng Xiaoya without even greeting anyone. Shen Jingyu stood at the door; it had been fifteen days since they last met, and neither of them seemed to know what changes had occurred within their hearts. They both appeared somewhat shy.
In the end, it was Su Xing who took the initiative to stand up and step closer to him. He placed his hand on Shen Jingyu’s hand, only to have it turned over and held tightly by him!
“Is it not okay to stay longer?” Su Xing asked tentatively. He noticed that Shen Jingyu was still wearing a pure black combat uniform, dust still clinging to it as if he had rushed over in a hurry. The combat boots were caked with dirt and dried twigs; the scent reminded him of the wilderness and autumn.
Shen Jingyu had not been near this city; even the seasons were different where he had been staying.
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